A new day begins as the sun peeks out from the eastern mountains.

In the depths of the Ten Thousand Mountains of Southern Yunnan, inside a mountainside cave, a square-faced man wakes from sleep, seeing before him a fire pit with embers still glowing, and the ground littered with thoroughly cleaned wild boar bones.

The square-faced man stands up lazily, stretches, glances outside, then heads to the cave entrance. Soon, he leaves the mountainside, takes stock of his direction, and walks deeper into the mountains.

As he walks, he keeps an eye on the surroundings, seemingly afraid of losing his way.

"Halt!"

While on his way, suddenly, someone demands him to stop.

The square-faced man turns his head to see a young man appear.

The young man looks serious, with vigilance in his eyes: "Who are you, and why are you here?"

The square-faced man scrutinizes the youth, then slowly speaks: "I’m looking for the Yun Sect."

The young man’s face darkens: "Why are you looking for the Yun Sect?"

The square-faced man observes the youth’s expression and calmly responds: "You’re Yunmen People."

The young man neither confirms nor denies, continuing to ask: "I haven’t gotten my answer yet, why are you looking for the Yun Sect?"

The square-faced man smiles coldly: "You’ll be my guide."

As he says this, the square-faced man reaches his hand out to grab the young man.

The youth is furious, this person is too rude, acting without regard, clearly not considering him worthy.

The young man unleashes his aura and throws his fist forward...

One hour later.

The square-faced man, carrying the young man in one hand, appears at the gates of the Yun Sect. At this moment, the young man is already covered in blood, barely alive, while the square-faced man seems unharmed.

The Yunmen Disciples guarding the gate, four of them, leap down together, blocking the square-faced man’s path.

Seeing the miserable state of the young man, the four gatekeepers’ expressions all change drastically.

"Yun Zhan!"

"Brother Yun Zhan!"

"What happened!"

"Who are you?"

All four look at the square-faced man with alertness.

The square-faced man coldly says: "I want to see your Sect Leader, open the gate and let me in, or die!"

"Who exactly are you?" one of the gatekeepers demands.

The square-faced man, somewhat impatient, delivers a slap, catching the gatekeeper off guard, knocking him down dead instantly, blood flowing from his mouth, neck twisted.

The other three, witnessing this, are shocked. Two immediately rush forward to attack the square-faced man, while the other turns and runs back, raising the alarm at the gate.

Strong enemy invasion!

The square-faced man quickly kills the other two gatekeepers and charges into the Yun Sect.

After the alarm was sounded, the Yun Sect’s disciples responded quickly, surrounding the square-faced man to attack.

The square-faced man says coldly: "I’m looking for your Sect Leader, it’s unnecessary for you to come and die. Anyone who comes to die, I’ll leave none alive!"

He rampages on a killing spree, halting only when Yun Zhongzheng appears, then throws the gravely injured Yun Zhan in front of Yun Zhongzheng.

"It’s him!"

Yun Qingyao sees the square-faced man and exclaims in shock, "This is the man who massacred Li Xiangshui’s force last night!"

Having seen the surveillance, this square-faced man never bothered to hide, proving his arrogance, a killer without hesitation.

Lin Fan says: "It seems the other trace I discovered last night belonged to this man. He killed Li Xiangshui and others, presumably to force the Yun Sect’s whereabouts, and indeed his ultimate destination is the Yun Sect."

What exactly is the purpose of such a killing spree?

The square-faced man’s gaze falls on Yun Zhongzheng, speaking calmly: "You are the Yun Sect Leader, good, you finally showed yourself. Otherwise, more of your Yunmen People would die."

Yun Qingyao moves beside Yun Zhongzheng, saying: "Master, he’s the one who massacred Li Xiangshui’s group last night."

Yun Zhongzheng stares at the square-faced man: "Who exactly are you?"

The square-faced man says: "I’ve come to find something from your Yun Sect. Hand it over, and I’ll spare you. If not, I’ll annihilate your sect!"

Yun Zhongzheng frowningly asks: "What is it you want?"

The square-faced man says: "Your Yun Sect’s heirloom treasure. Your disciples may not know what it is, but you, as the Sect Leader, surely understand what I mean."

Yun Zhongzheng’s face indeed changes: "Audacious! You kill my people and now covet our treasure? What do you take our Yun Sect for?"

The square-faced man says: "You’ve seen, those who blocked my way are all dead. You ask me what I take your Yun Sect for? Sorry, your Yun Sect is nothing!"

"Arrogant!"

A furious shout erupts, as an elderly man nearby can’t hold back, charging forward with a palm strike towards the square-faced man.

This elder previously intended to attack Lin Fan, his fiery temper unable to contain himself. For him, how could two people suddenly appear today, both disregarding Yun Sect, damaging Yun Sect’s reputation immensely?

This elder’s cultivation is high, far above ordinary Yunmen Disciples, his palm capable of shattering mountains and rocks. Even before landing, the palm wind fiercely blows, truly formidable.

Yet the square-faced man’s expression doesn’t change, confidently engaging the elder.

Onlookers are shocked by this battle, never having seen such an intense combat in years at Yun Sect—truly a clash of masters!

After all, Yun Sect had not faced external threats for years. As a Hidden Sect, few dared provoke them, nor would other Hidden Sects, for all Martial Arts Influences surviving to this day understand one principle: harmony breeds prosperity.

Mutual kills like those in past Jianghu are to be avoided when possible, each secluded in the deep mountains, living in peace—this is their way of survival.

Instances where someone like this square-faced man actively comes to slaughter are exceedingly rare.

The square-faced man’s massacre of Yunmen People turns him into a sworn enemy, Yun Sect determined to kill him. Yun Zhongzheng especially resolved not to hand over what the square-faced man seeks.

Given his character as a murderer without hesitation, if he doesn’t get what he wants, he might truly annihilate Yun Sect. This battle, inevitably a fight to the death, will end either with the square-faced man’s demise or Yun Sect’s extinction!

Bang!

Suddenly, the elder’s chest takes a direct hit from the square-faced man, sent flying backward uncontrollably, landing and staggering a few steps before barely standing, spitting a mouthful of blood.

Defeated!

This Yun Sect master fell just like that.

The square-faced man indeed relentless, seeing one strike hasn’t killed the elder, follows up to finish him, determined to kill.

"Audacious!"

Yun Zhongzheng shouts furiously, flying forward to shield the elder, facing the square-faced man directly, unleashing his aura, blocking the square-faced man’s punch.

The Yun Sect Leader personally takes action!

Beside him, within the next moment, an old woman also launches out, joining the battle. Now isn’t the time for Jianghu rules; they must dispose of the enemy, eliminate this formidable threat.

Lin Fan watches from the side, captivated by the square-faced man’s skills, this man too strong—likely the strongest Martial Artist he’s ever encountered so far.