King of Hundred Victories Saber-Chapter 630 - 207: Cao Bang Turmoil, Thousand Needle Rain Alley: New Year’s Day Shock
On New Year’s Day, the Jiangnan sky seemed to be tightly covered by a heavy lead-gray curtain, the oppressive hue weighing down on people’s hearts as if it could fall at any moment.
The bitter cold wind was like countless sharp knives, rampaging across every inch of land at Taihu Lake Turtle Head, mercilessly cutting across people’s cheeks, bringing a painful sting like a blade.
Despite the lingering festivity of the New Year still pervading the air, the overcast weather was like a veil of gloom, quietly casting an inexplicable sense of repression over everyone’s hearts.
Madam Shi, the general’s daughter poised as a fierce tiger, and Qi Meizhen, the Gang Leader of Jiangnan Cao Bang, stood out like a vibrant flower blooming in the cold wind, exuding captivating allure.
She wore an extremely luxurious and sufficiently thick brocade robe, meticulously woven from superior silk, embroidered with intricate and complicated patterns, which still shimmered faintly under the dim skies.
The robe tightly wrapped around her graceful figure, outlining her slim waist and long legs.
Her face was like finely sculpted jade, her skin as white as snow, casting a faint glow, her eyes were like two clear autumn waters, glancing around with flowing brilliance, revealing a sense of agility and intelligence.
Her lips were naturally red without need of paint, the slight curve of her mouth carrying a hint of confidence and determination.
Her long, black, and shiny hair was cleverly tied up, with a few strands gently fluttering in the wind, adding to her myriad of charms.
Accompanied by the Vice Gang Leader, "Water Dragon" Jin Liufu, "Centipede" Gongsun Ren, "Cyan-faced Beast" Yang Feng, and other capable subordinates, Qi Meizhen headed to the Jiangnan Cao Bang Headquarters at Huqiu Sword Pool to handle affairs.
Their figures appeared exceptionally resolute and stable in the howling cold wind.
However, a crisis lurked like a hidden beast in the dark, stealthily waiting for the right moment to strike.
As they approached the vicinity of Taihu Lake Turtle Head, the once mirror-like calm of the lake surface was suddenly broken by a formidable force.
A group of masked assassins appeared without warning, like ghostly figures crawling out of the depths of Hell, launching a fierce attack on the Cao Bang’s warships. The lead assassin’s gaze was cold, issuing a low and sharp order. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮
In an instant, several fire oil crossbow arrows shot towards the warships like meteors chasing the moon.
"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh", the arrows tore through the air, accompanied by the sound of the wind, landing accurately on the ships.
In the blink of an eye, raging flames rose to the sky, the warships were quickly engulfed by a sea of fire, and with the help of the wind, the fire spread at an astonishing speed, turning the entire lake surface red with the reflection, with billowing black smoke rocketing skyward like a giant black dragon.
At the same time, another group of assassins crazily set fires along the river, mercilessly cutting off the retreat of all the people.
In no time, the river surface was completely covered in flames, resembling a scene of Human Purgatory.
The thick masts were overwhelmed by the raging fire, making cracking sounds, ready to snap at any moment.
"Water Dragon" Jin Liufu, with the Eight Trigrams Golden Saber at his side and a Water Dividing Needle in his hand, unhesitatingly dived into the water, his figure agile, swimming and investigating the situation underwater. "Cyan-faced Beast" Yang Feng quickly drew the Ghost Ring Saber from his waist, the iron rings on the saber clattering, emitting clear sounds.
He employed the "Mountain-Cracking Saber Technique," his whole being like an angry beast, fighting fiercely against the group of masked men. Every strike he made carried a force of a thousand pounds, the wind of his saber whistling through the air.
"Centipede" Gongsun Ren first shot out a handful of poison needles, precisely killing several masked men. Then, he swiftly retrieved a pair of Wu Yue Hooks from his back, the hook blades glinting with cold light. His body was agile, engaging in an intense fight with the constantly leaping masked men.
Seeing the situation, Qi Meizhen’s beautiful eyes widened, she urgently ordered the Cao Bang disciples to form a "Tiger Brave Blade Array."
The disciples moved quickly, their blades forming a tight and seamless defensive line, encircling and slaughtering the masked men.
Meanwhile, Qi Meizhen herself drew the cold-glinting Miao Saber.
With the Miao Saber in hand, her whole demeanor changed instantaneously, her previous gentle allure replaced by an unyielding killing spirit.
She displayed the "Armor-breaking Seventeen Styles" blade moves from the Miao Saber techniques.
The first move "Ice-breaking Saber," she twisted her body, the Miao Saber imbued with a bone-chilling coldness, slashed fiercely at the masked men in front, the saber’s momentum fierce as if to cleave everything before her.
The second move "Spin Saber and Wind Return," her body turned like a spinning flower, the Miao Saber in her hand rotating rapidly, raising a strong whirlwind, sweeping away the weapons of the surrounding masked men.
The third move "Sky-Splitting Slash," she gave a soft shout, lifted the Miao Saber high, then slashed down violently, a fierce saber aura shot from the blade, cutting through the air in a dazzling flash, directly cleaving several masked men in front of her in two.
Her every move and style were precise and fierce, her actions smooth and unbroken in one continuous flow.
That graceful figure moved freely amidst the saber light and sword shadows, yet exuded immense power.
Although the masked men wielded Japanese Sabers, with superb blade techniques, they did not use the "One Strike in the Wind" or "Fusang Swordsmanship," but rather the blade techniques from many Central Plains Martial Arts sects. This abnormal situation made Qi Meizhen ponder secretly: these masked men might not be real pirates.
"Flying Eagle Detective" Xie Wen happened to be nearby investigating clues, and when he witnessed the shocking scene at Taihu Lake Turtle Head, he was suddenly struck with alarm, inwardly exclaiming that things were not good. The warships before him were ignited by the fire oil crossbow arrows, raging flames spread recklessly, billowing smoke rising straight up to the clouds, an extremely perilous situation.
