The King of Urban Mercenaries

This deep abyss on the cliff seemed to have been split open by a heavenly sword, bottomless. Lin Fei fell into the pitch-black abyss, and as he descended, the surrounding vines broke intermittently. During his fall, Lin Fei collided with the vines, constantly slowing his descent, but the sharp thorns on the vines tormented him endlessly.

His body, having suffered a sword slash, was further burdened by the aftermath of using the Demon Refinement Technique, making the side effects come crashing down on him. At this moment, as he endured the impact from the vines, Lin Fei felt his mind grow dizzy, and eventually, he fainted.

Although Lin Fei fainted, his fall did not cease but continued in a loop. The scenery around him grew increasingly dark. If he were accompanied by a light bulb, it would reveal that black mist began to permeate the air around them, growing thicker and more abundant as Lin Fei descended, resembling a black fog.

The surroundings continued to change, becoming darker until complete darkness enveloped them. Simultaneously, the vines above continued to transform, growing darker and increasingly tougher.

Originally, Lin Fei’s falling force could break the vines, but now his force was insufficient to shake them. He could only be pierced and scratched by the sharp thorns. In the blink of an eye, his back was a mass of blood and flesh, and eventually, his body was reduced to a skeleton, completely unknown to Lin Fei.

Finally, after encountering vines as thick as a barrel, Lin Fei landed on a vine as thick as a large water jar. Coincidentally, he landed directly on one of its sharp spikes, piercing through his belly. If not for the joints holding his bones together, he might have been split in two!

At the moment Lin Fei fell into the abyss, the area below turned pitch black, a darkness deeper than even the thickest of ink.

Amidst the darkness, a voice emerged, "Oh? Seems like an interesting little fellow has arrived..."

Three days passed by in mere moments.

During these three days, the Beidou Sect completely eradicated the remnants of the Murong Family. In what used to be Murong City, a huge mountain emerged, filled with countless graves.

After the Beidou Sect’s actions, the entire Ancient Martial World fell into silence again. Those who once discussed Beidou Sect’s behavior suddenly vanished, fearing retaliation from the Beidou Sect, and no longer dared to show themselves publicly.

Simultaneously, people from the Murong Family were being continuously eliminated. What used to be the Four Great Families was reduced to three. The remaining three families were terrified and dared not oppose the Beidou Sect. This incident elevated the Beidou Sect’s status in the hearts of all sect leaders.

Meanwhile, Lin Fei, the Beidou Sect’s Sect Leader, became a hot topic in the Ancient Martial World. Yet, at this time, rumors emerged claiming that Lin Fei had disappeared, and eventually, reports suggested that Lin Fei perished while facilitating the destruction of the Murong Family.

As soon as this news broke, the Beidou Sect immediately refuted it. Yet, the Murong Family Head killed more than twenty Beidou Sect disciples before gracefully leaving. Furthermore, rumors spread that Lin Fei was killed by him, leading to a deathly silence from the Beidou Sect.

Too much happened in these three days. From the annihilation of the Murong Family to the survival of its Family Head, which fueled retaliation against the Beidou Sect, putting them at a complete disadvantage.

The Beidou Sect is now holding an emergency meeting.

At this moment, Leng Daoqiu sat in the meeting room, listening to the Elders chattering. Observing Leng Daoqiu’s lack of interest, the Great Elder realized that these discussions merely stated their current predicament, and they needed solutions to address their issues.

"Leng Daoqiu, I hope you can temporarily assume the position of Sect Leader. Once the Sect Leader returns, we can decide further. What do you think?"

At this moment, the Great Elder abruptly interjected, plunging the meeting room into silence. Then, the other Elders stood up, cupped their hands towards Leng Daoqiu, and echoed the Great Elder’s sentiments.

"We hope the former Sect Leader can temporarily assume the role of Sect Leader!"

Listening to this, Leng Daoqiu shook his head, "I am no longer the Sect Leader, and with the Sect Leader’s fate uncertain, our top priority should be finding him, not this."

The Great Elder furrowed his brows, "Former Sect Leader, although the Murong Family Head is despicable, he mentioned that our Sect Leader faces grim prospects. Without knowing where their battle took place, searching would be difficult. Besides, the Murong Family Head is threatening us from outside our gate. We can’t leave the Beidou Sect without certain attack."

"Yes, Sect Leader. At this critical moment, we need someone capable of leading us. You’re the most suitable person for this role, and we only hope you serve as acting Sect Leader. Once the Sect Leader returns, you can return the position to him?" another Elder added.

The Elders continuously urged Leng Daoqiu. Leng Aoqiu remained silent for a moment before analyzing the Beidou Sect’s current situation, its future, and potential adversaries, finally standing up and stating, "If that’s the case, I’ll act as the acting Sect Leader for now. When the Sect Leader returns, I’ll return the position to him."

Upon hearing Leng Daoqiu’s decision, the Elders exchanged knowing smiles. This was the answer they wanted. As for Lin Fei, being a talked-about figure, his absence from the public eye suited them fine, avoiding any stir in public opinion.

Furthermore, having Leng Daoqiu as Sect Leader was indeed the best resolution. Leng Daoqiu, a former Sect Leader of the Beidou Sect, had previously managed the sect exceptionally well, a fact witnessed by all. While Liu Muqing similarly held the position, his personal vendettas transformed him into an incomprehensible Sect Leader.

Subsequently, Lin Fei’s arrogance knew no bounds, audaciously threatening Elders and inciting uproar, ultimately resulting in the Murong Family’s extermination and his own demise at the hands of the Murong Family Head. Perhaps this was karma.

As for the Beidou Sect, having received an excellent Sect Leader, the Elders had one less worry.

Meanwhile, Lin Fei’s family, Mu Shanshan and his brothers, upon hearing news about him, quietly left the Beidou Sect, setting out on a path they chose...