The Nun Chixia nodded slightly after listening and said, "The Hengshan Swordsmanship of the old nun can work in concert with Yili's Cloud Mist Swordsmanship, and perhaps they can hold their own against Liu Tingting's Divine Water Sword. Moreover, the sword array of Liao Ran and Ruo Ran cannot be underestimated."

She gazed at her two disciples, her eyes filled with trust.

Shi Feiyang, upon hearing this, had a glimmer of hope flash in his eyes and said, "That's excellent! With the strength of the nun and the Hengshan Sect, our chance of success has increased." A slight satisfied smile appeared on his face, as if he already saw the dawn of victory.

Afterward, Shi Feiyang, Nun Chixia, Yili, and others sat together to thoroughly discuss strategies to deal with Liu Tingting and the Shadow Alliance, as a more fierce battle seemed to be on the horizon.

On the other side of the mountain, inside a concealed cave, Shi Feiyang and the others were busily preparing their counterattack plan.

Outside the cave, the fierce wind carried sand and stones, slamming against the rocks at the cave entrance with a muffled sound, as if nature was venting some kind of unease. The dim twilight barely seeped through the cave entrance, intertwining with the flickering torchlight inside, making the atmosphere of the entire cave even more oppressive and heavy.

"Iron Palm" Wu Zhong kept rubbing his hands, causing his knuckles to crackle, with a look of excitement and urgency on his face.

He thought to himself, "That Liu Tingting is too detestable, wrongfully accusing Brother Shi for no reason and even trying to dominate the Jianghu. This time, I must make her suffer so she won't dare be so arrogant again!"

Then he loudly said, "Brother Shi, I can't wait anymore. Just thinking about exposing Liu Tingting's true face makes my heart itch like a cat's scratching, filling me with energy!"

His voice echoed in the cave, blending with the howling wind outside, adding a rough texture to it.

"Mandarin Duck Saber" Xiao Lingling sat quietly on the side, carefully polishing her pair of shimmering Mandarin Duck Sabers.

Occasionally, the wind from outside swept into the cave, stirring her hair, but she remained unaware, her gaze focused and determined, occasionally testing the sharpness of the blades with her fingers, silently thinking, "These Mandarin Duck Sabers have accompanied me through many storms, and this time they must not falter, they must help Brother Shi and the others through this challenge."

She then softly muttered, "There can't be any mistakes this time; these sabers must perform well."

Her tone was gentle yet carried an undeniable determination, making it particularly clear against the backdrop of the wind.

"Flying Eagle Detective" Xie Wen leaned against the cave wall, his eyes slightly closed as if resting, but his ears twitched slightly, not missing any movement around him. He mused silently, "Liu Tingting is cunning, and the Shadow Alliance is unfathomably deep. A slight misstep and we could fall into a place of utter ruin. But since I'm involved, I must use my strengths to uncover the truth for everyone."

He slowly began, his voice deep and calm, "We must understand Liu Tingting's every move, find the right moment, and once we strike, we cannot give her any chance to breathe."

Just as he finished speaking, a more violent gust of wind howled past, rustling the withered grass at the cave entrance as if adding its agreement to his words.

"Iron Flute Scholar" Xiang Kun gently caressed the iron flute in his hand, slightly frowning, pensively saying, "Liu Tingting is crafty, with the Shadow Alliance backing her. We must not only consider how to expose her now, but also be wary of the Shadow Alliance's counterattack."

In his long robe, his demeanor exuded a scholar's elegance, but the seriousness on his face revealed his deep concern for the situation.

He was calculating in his mind, "This mission is like walking on a knife's edge; any misstep, and the Jianghu will fall into endless darkness. Though I'm just a scholar, I will still use this iron flute to contribute to justice in the Jianghu."

Outside, the sky grew darker, with swirling black clouds swallowing up the last bits of light.

"Round Barrel" Lu Dechu patted his round belly, grinning, "What are we afraid of, with so many of us here? When the time comes, I'll just stand there and see who dares to act up!"

His hearty laughter echoed in the cave, momentarily dispelling some of the oppressive atmosphere, though the wind outside remained fierce, reminding everyone of the lurking danger. He knew well the difficulty of the task ahead but didn't want everyone to worry, so he pretended to be relaxed, thinking, "With all the brothers here, there's no obstacle we can't overcome. Even if there's danger, this body of mine can at least shield everyone."

"Bamboo Pole" Jiang Huotian stood slender like a bamboo stalk to the side, pursing his lips as he said, "Stop boasting; when the real fight comes, it'll take real skill!" His shrill voice carried a hint of teasing, clearly audible amidst the wind.

He silently encouraged himself, "Despite my thin frame, my skills aren't weak. I must fight alongside everyone this time so that Liu Tingting realizes our strength."

"Divine Archer" Miao Menlong quietly inspected his bow and arrows, taking each arrow from the quiver to check the fletching alignment and the sharpness of the arrowheads. His actions were practiced and smooth, each move conveying the professionalism and focus of the Divine Archer.

He raised his head, his gaze firm, and said, "I'll be covering from a distance. As soon as any enemy dares to approach, I will not let them succeed!"

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