Mainland Martial Arts

Chapter 544 Xulin Village

Small factions began to gather in secret, hiding in the shadows, watching Lin Feng and his men's every move. They waited for their chance, ready to pounce and seize the Star Blade. Their eyes gleamed with greed, as if they had already seen the moment the Star Blade fell into their hands. They moved through the darkness like ghosts, always ready to launch a deadly attack.

Those powerful factions, however, had no time to pay attention to Lin Feng. The Taiping Empire, founded by the Demon Cult, was at the foot of Jiuhuang Peak, preparing its troops and ready to attack the Nine Emperor Pavilion at any moment. Jiuhuang Peak, steep and shrouded in mist, resembled a mysterious fairyland. At the foot of the mountain, the Taiping Empire's army was arrayed in neat rows, flags flying, and morale high. Their weapons gleamed coldly in the sunlight, like a herd of ferocious beasts about to march into battle.

The impending war captivated the attention of all the major powers. They were all preoccupied with preparing for the conflict, leaving them with no energy to attend to Lin Feng's affairs. Within their respective territories, they deployed troops, stockpiled food, and frantically prepared. Advisors debated strategy and tactics in their tents, while generals urged their soldiers to intensify their training on the training grounds.

In the capital, some powerful families stayed away from the war, closely observing the situation from their homes. When they heard that Lin Feng was alive, their eyes lit up. They began to gather information about Lin Feng, dispatching a large number of personnel to gather information on his every move. They also wanted to seize the Star Blade in Lin Feng's hands to strengthen their families.

The mansions of these large families were magnificent, with deep courtyards. The heads of the families sat in the spacious halls, listening to their subordinates' reports, their eyes revealing greed and ambition. They issued orders one after another, demanding that their subordinates find Lin Feng's whereabouts at all costs.

Lin Feng and the others knew nothing about this and were still heading towards Taixu Valley.

Numerous major families launched a fierce pursuit for the Star Blade wielded by Lin Feng. For over ten days, they mobilized every possible connection and resource, searching for Lin Feng's whereabouts. Intelligence agents, like hounds with a keen sense of smell, scoured towns and villages, searching for every possible clue. Finally, after a painstaking search, they tracked down Lin Feng. However, once they determined that Lin Feng was in Xulin Village, near the Kongsheng Great Forest, they fell silent, and no family dared to act rashly.

Meanwhile, Lin Feng, Chen Xin'er, and Chen Yu were following the map Huang Yu had given them, heading towards the Great Kongsheng Forest. Along the way, the sun shone down on them, and a gentle breeze blew, bringing the breath of nature. On either side of the road, golden wheat fields billowed in the wind, while lush forests teemed with birdsong. But the three of them had no interest in appreciating the scenery along the way; their only goal was to reach Taixu Valley.

"I don't know how long it will take to get there." Chen Yu frowned slightly and wiped the sweat from his forehead. His voice was filled with a hint of fatigue, but more of an anticipation for the unknown journey. His eyes looked into the distance, as if he wanted to penetrate the layers of mountains and see the shadow of Taixu Valley.

Chen Xiner smiled softly and comforted him, "It's almost there. According to the map Dr. Huang gave us, it should be just ahead." Her voice was gentle yet firm, like the warm spring sun, giving people warmth and strength. She turned to look at Lin Feng, her eyes full of concern. After Lin Feng lost his memory, she had been worried about his condition and hoped to reach Taixu Valley as soon as possible and find a way to restore his memory.

Lin Feng followed them quietly. Although he had lost his memory, he could still feel the care and concern of Chen Xin'er and Chen Yu. He looked at the unfamiliar surroundings, his heart filled with confusion, but he knew that as long as he was with them, he would definitely find the answer. His eyes revealed a hint of determination, as if telling himself that no matter what difficulties lay ahead, he would face them bravely.

After a while, they finally arrived at Xulin Village. When the village came into view, the three of them couldn't help but be shocked.

"This doesn't even look like a village, it's almost like a town!" Chen Yu's eyes widened, his face filled with surprise. His voice echoed in the air, filled with disbelief. The village before him was massive, with houses lined up side by side, streets wide and tidy, and the faces of the villagers coming and going were filled with simple smiles.

Chen Xiner's mouth dropped open slightly, eyes filled with wonder. "And look at this wall." She pointed at the village wall. It was tall and thick, built of massive stones, and topped with watchtowers and crenels, resembling a fortress. "A village built like a city is incredible," she said, her voice tinged with curiosity, a desire to explore this mysterious village.

Lin Feng was shocked as he looked at everything before him. Although he couldn't remember the past, he could sense that this village was different. Puzzlement flickered in his eyes, and he wanted to find out the story behind this village.

They walked into the village and found that it had only three walls, but the back was open. "What's going on?" Chen Yu asked in confusion, his brows furrowed into the shape of the Chinese character "川", his heart filled with confusion.

Chen Xiner thought for a moment and said, "Maybe this is related to Taixu Valley. Maybe this is the key to entering Taixu Valley." There was a hint of wisdom in her eyes, as if she had guessed the special significance of this village.

After some inquiries, they learned that the village was called Xulin Village and was an outer gate of Taixu Valley. To enter Taixu Valley, one had to pass through here. Because the Kongsheng Great Forest was teeming with monsters and the terrain was complex, it was very easy to get lost. Even people from Taixu Valley didn't dare wander around freely. If they weren't careful, they could get lost in the vast forest or be attacked by monsters, potentially putting their lives in danger.

"I see. No wonder this village is so special." Chen Yu suddenly understood, and a look of relief appeared on his face. His eyes revealed a hint of relief, glad that they had found the key to entering Taixu Valley.

Meanwhile, although the major families in the capital had discovered Lin Feng's whereabouts, they dared not attack him. They knew full well that this was the territory of Taixu Valley. Taixu Valley held a pivotal position within the empire. Its strength was unfathomable, its foundation deep, and even if the entire empire's families united, they would find it difficult to shake it in the slightest.