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Spring moonlight chilled the air.

The dusk neared but had not yet arrived.

Strings of lanterns floated along the vast banks of the Yangtze River, guarding the Twelve Linked Water Fortresses like loyal sentinels.

The Water Fort lay just beyond the riverbank.

A large white flag bearing a striking red ”Zhu” character flapped violently in the chilling river breeze.

The main fortress was entirely constructed from yellow wooden pillars and sprawling tents, stretching for miles—an imposing sight indeed.

At this moment, a large number of troops were stationed and patrolling within the fortress, among which scarcely any were Players.

This was because Zhu Xiawu did not trust the Abnormal People.

Originally, there were some Players who had joined the Twelve Linked Water Fortresses.

However, ever since becoming enemies with Black Wind Village Chief Jiang Dali, Zhu Xiawu had expelled a large number of Players, thus the fortress was staffed entirely by the original group.

He believed the Abnormal People were too close to the Black Wind Village Chief.

Any Abnormal Person could suddenly turn traitor and sell out their own side’s information.

Even stabbing them in the back.

He had seen such occurrences before and found it not the least bit strange.

The Black Wind Village Chief seemed to possess a particular magic power, constantly influencing every Abnormal Person, attracting them naturally.

In this regard, Zhu Xiawu had to admit that the Black Wind Village Chief was indeed formidable, managing to establish such a vast business relying on a group of uncontrollable, strangely-behaving Abnormal People—something he greatly respected.

Yet, it posed the greatest threat to him.

At this moment, various pieces of intelligence continuously arrived at the central white tent of the fortress.

That white tent was extremely large, so spacious it seemed it could house a thousand men.

Outside the tent stood the Three Heroes.

Originally, the post outside the tent should have been held by the Five Sword Elders.

But all the Sword Elders were dead.

Inside the tent, the flickering lights cast an enormous shadow of a burly figure onto the white canvas, looking like a gigantic demon.

A gust of wind lifted the tent flap, offering a fleeting glimpse of a figure seated before a screen inside.

The figure appeared as a massive demon too.

One-half of his face was larger than a whole face of another man.

One-half of his body was also sturdier than the full body of another person.

Then there were his enormous hands and feet...

Clothes as solid as iron.

Hands engraved like iron.

A face taut as carved iron, bearing no smile.

A man as imposing as an iron tower.

Zhu the Great King—Zhu Xiawu!

The tent flap closed again on its own.

A ruthless voice, cold as iron, emanated from inside the tent.

”Black Wind Village Chief has arrived.”

This statement seemed both a question and an affirmation.

The Three Heroes stationed outside the tent simultaneously shuddered.

Even without raising their heads to the sky.

Merely through a slight connection in the Life and Death Net within them, they had already sensed the arrival of a familiar presence.

Initially, they should not have responded.

Since they were already under the life and death control of the Black Wind Village Chief.

But since returning to the fortress, and facing the devil-like figure inside the tent, their fate of life and death was no longer in their control.

They raised their heads, looking towards the dimly lit sky.

A black dot gradually enlarged in their pupils, spiraling down swiftly.

”He’s coming!”

”He actually came!”

”This isn’t the right time at all!”

The Three Heroes inwardly sighed as they reported ”he’s coming” to the tent behind them; their hearts also sunk simultaneously.

Had the Black Wind Village Chief not come, they might have lived a few more days.

Since the Black Wind Village Chief had arrived, they might die immediately.

Neither Zhu Xiawu nor the Black Wind Village Chief would likely spare them.

But their leanings towards Zhu Xiawu were not only because they knew against scheming, the Black Wind Village Chief was no match for Zhu Xiawu and was also destined to die here—more so because... they each had their attachments.

Each person was bound by an invisible rope, which for most of their lives, held them tightly.

For some, that rope was their families, wives, and children; for others, it was money, careers, responsibilities.

Their ropes were their own families.

Currently, this rope was held in Zhu Xiawu’s hands.

Thus, knowing they faced death, they were neither mad nor frenzied, merely filled with some regrets and pity.

Screech—

The cry of a hawk pierced the air.

The wind, like a devil choosing its prey, screeched down from the sky.

A commotion arose but quickly died down, countless icy and wary eyes laden with battle intent, all turning towards the towering figure spiraling down from the sky.

Shouts echoed, crossbows suddenly aimed skyward.

At this moment, a voice as thunderous and cold as lightning called out from inside the tent.

”Everyone stand down, guard outside the tent, and invite Master Jiang inside!”

The voice paused, then added with a hint of amusement, ”Master Jiang dares to forcefully enter the Twelve Linked Water Fortresses alone with a weak girl, truly one of the foreмost figures of the Song State Green Forest. Since you have come, come down and let me extend my hospitality.”

On the back of Demon Hawk, Wang Yuyan looked towards Jiang Dali, who was slowly standing up, and frowned, ”There are many soldiers below, hundreds of strong crossbows, that tent is so large, who knows what kind of traps might be inside, and also...”

”This is just a bluff.”

Jiang Dali smiled faintly, ”Zhu Xiawu had already anticipated my arrival; if he hadn’t prepared such a grand display, I might suspect and not descend.

But his deliberate preparation of such a show is to intimidate me, making me believe that this is all there is and seize this rare chance to kill him.

And then, Yan Kuangtu should appear.

He must believe that I would never expect Yan Kuangtu to appear here. Once I find out, any sane person would retreat.”