Chapter 243

Inside the Qingyan Sect, a tense atmosphere hung in the air due to the threat from the Black Wind Stronghold. Lin Chen and Su Yao shuttled between various defense points, carefully inspecting trap layouts and the strength of the spiritual power shields. Su Yao's three disciples—Lingfeng, Lingyue, and Lingyu—also volunteered to throw themselves into the preparations. Drawing upon his mastery over wind, Lingfeng set up multiple wind vortex traps in the valleys the Black Wind Stronghold was likely to pass through. Once triggered, the powerful vortexes would sweep the enemy in, making it difficult for them to break free. Lingyue meticulously arranged wind blade mechanisms in the surrounding woods. Hidden among the leaves, the wind blades would automatically trigger when enemies approached, shooting at the target from various angles. Using her keen perception, Lingyu carefully scouted all around the valley to ensure the ambush had not a single omission. Meanwhile, scouts dispatched by the Qingyan Sect returned with news one after another. This time, the Black Wind Stronghold had gathered a force far surpassing anything in the past, seemingly determined to take down the Qingyan Sect. They had also spent a heavy sum to hire a mysterious expert to anchor their forces. It was said that this expert possessed unfathomable strength and was the key figure in the Black Wind Stronghold's operation this time.