From the moment the Tiger Soul awakened, I became invincible.

Chapter 130 Chaos in the Sea, Sects Rush to the Rescue

The tranquility of Tianwu Mountain was suddenly shattered by the nine tolls of the bell.

The deep, resonant sound of the bell echoed from the bell and drum tower on the main peak, causing the ancient pines on the cliff to rustle and their needles to fall. It also made every disciple of Tianwu Mountain feel a jolt in their hearts—nine rings of the Tianwu Bell signified that the sect was facing a matter of life and death.

Qin Wu had just emerged from seclusion and still carried the faint pressure of breaking through to the initial stage of True Qi.

He couldn't help but frown when he heard the bell.

Zhou Qiao'er's face turned pale: "Brother, this bell... it's even louder than when we came to Kunlun Market last time."

Zhou Yan asked with a grave expression, "What exactly happened to Zhong Jiuxiang of Tianwu?"

Cang Xuanwu no longer hesitated and said in a deep voice, "What exactly happened? Come with me and you'll find out."

After saying that, Cang Xuanwu took the lead and walked forward.

The group hurried toward the main hall on the peak, encountering many fellow disciples along the way, all of whom looked anxious.

What's happening now is definitely not a trivial matter. This situation is extremely unexpected for everyone.

Whether they were newly initiated disciples or disciples who had been rooted in Tianwu Mountain for many years, no one could remain calm at this moment.

The visit of Kunlunxu to Tianwu Mountain had brought them considerable pressure, but it certainly wasn't a life-or-death crisis. However, the moment the people from Kunlunxu left, nine bells rang out. They dared not even imagine what it meant, especially the news about the demon race.

After the people from Kunlun Ruins left, the news was leaked by the Lord of Tianwu Mountain. Although it was not widely spread, all the powerful figures with a certain status already knew the inside story.

Even if the information is not very clear, there are still general guesses.

Therefore, the current situation is enough to make them uneasy.

Cang Xuanwu stood at the foot of the stone steps outside the hall, took a deep breath, and said:

"Let's go. No matter what happens, we have to face it. I just hope this isn't a catastrophe for Tianwu Mountain."

Cang Xuanwu said helplessly.

Along the way, many thoughts had flashed through his mind. In fact, as an elder of Tianwu Mountain, he naturally understood the situation more clearly than Qin Wu and the others, and he was not really surprised by the nine bell tolls.

As they entered the main hall.

The main hall was already packed with people. The Lord of Tianwu Mountain sat in the main seat, his hair and beard completely white, but his usual gentle demeanor was gone. He glanced at the disciples and elders below and said in a deep voice:

"Gentlemen, we have just received an urgent report from Luanhai Pass—the vanguard of the demon race has broken through the first line of defense of Luanhai Pass, and the defending general, General Li, has been killed in battle. Luanhai Pass is in imminent danger."

These words immediately caused an uproar in the hall. Cang Xuanwu abruptly stood up: "What? That was an old general who guarded the pass with all the predecessors of Tianwu Mountain back then, how could he..."

"The demon race has sent the Xuanhu Demon King this time, along with hundreds of thousands of demon soldiers and generals, all of whom are fearless and undaunted." The Lord of Tianwu Mountain interrupted him, his voice tinged with weariness.

"The garrison commander of Luanhai Pass sent word that the demon race has a large force behind them and will be at the city gates in ten days at most. The Empress of Great Zhou has already issued an edict ordering the elite forces of various sects to provide support."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over everyone in the hall:

"I have decided to personally lead the team to Luanhai Pass. Cang Xuanwu, Elder Wang, and Elder Zhao will come with me. In addition, disciples whose cultivation has reached the initial stage of True Qi and who have been disciples for more than ten years will be assigned by the elders of their respective peaks. In this battle, Tianwu Mountain cannot retreat. Seventy percent of the disciples will fight, and thirty percent will stay behind. Elder Li Lingfeng will temporarily assume the position of mountain master to protect the sect."

"Mountain Lord!" Cang Xuanwu frowned and said urgently:

"What will happen to Tianwu Mountain if you leave? The great battle has only just begun, and your departure could cause huge trouble if someone tries to take advantage of the chaos. Especially those people from Kunlun Ruins..."

"As for Kunlun Ruins, the Lord of Kunlun Ruins has agreed to send troops together."

The Lord of Tianwu Mountain waved his hand:

"As for sects, Tianwu Mountain is not so easily conquered. Now, within Qianzhou territory, anyone who dares to lay a hand on Tianwu Mountain will not be spared by the Empress of Great Zhou."

Then, the Lord of Tianwu Mountain looked at Qin Wu again, his expression extremely complicated, and then he spoke:

"Qin Wu, you are the pride of our Tianwu Mountain generation. No, your existence is unprecedented, even in the entire history of Tianwu Mountain."

If Tianwu Mountain falls this time, it will probably depend on you.

As he spoke, the Lord of Tianwu Mountain nodded and took out a black token from his sleeve:

"This is the Heavenly Martial Token. Holding this token allows you to mobilize the sect's resources. Qin Wu, take it. If one day you are to lead Heavenly Martial Mountain to rise again."

Qin Wu took the token, feeling its cool touch. The words "Tianwu" were engraved on it, with faint dragon patterns flowing across it. This was not just a token, but a weighty trust from the Lord of Tianwu Mountain.

He never imagined that he would be trusted by Tianwu Mountain so much in less than a year since he joined the mountain.

He never imagined that he would be trusted by Tianwu Mountain so much in less than a year since he joined the mountain.

While Tianwu Mountain may have had no other choice, this is enough to prove Tianwu Mountain's favor towards him.

"Rest assured, Mountain Lord, your disciple obeys." Qin Wu bowed respectfully.

He is a man who repays kindness with kindness and avenges wrongs with revenge. Tianwu Mountain has treated him so well, he will certainly not let them down.

"And another thing," the Lord of Tianwu Mountain said, looking at Zhou Yan and Zhou Qiao'er.

"You two siblings should stay with Qin Wu and cultivate diligently during this time. If chaos breaks out in Tianwu Mountain, it will inevitably affect this place very quickly. You must improve your strength as soon as possible."

Zhou Yan and Zhou Qiao'er quickly agreed.

They knew why the Lord of Tianwu Mountain was specifically telling them these things.

Naturally, it's because their identities are extremely special.

After the meeting, the Lord of Tianwu Mountain, along with Cang Xuanwu and others, immediately packed their belongings and departed the next day. Qin Wu and the other disciples stood outside the mountain gate, watching the direction the Lord of Tianwu had left, their hearts heavy.

Just then, he suddenly felt an unusual fluctuation within his body. The dragon-snake martial spirit he had previously fused with had been completely integrated into his bloodline, and now, a new power was awakening.

In just a short while, the new martial spirit had been completely formed.

When Qin Wu saw the new martial spirit, his face lit up with joy.

As expected, just as he had imagined, his awakened martial soul was constantly growing stronger over time. His previous dragon-snake martial soul was already extraordinary, and this newly formed martial soul was no exception.

The new martial spirit is named Shadow Leopard.

The Shadow Leopard is an extremely fast demonic beast, rumored to be able to traverse hundreds of miles in an instant. Qin Wu could sense that once this martial spirit fused with his, his speed would increase several times over.

With that thought in mind, he no longer hesitated and immediately returned to his residence to begin fusing with the Shadow Leopard Soul.

The first fusion was naturally not going to be very fast, but his inherent strength allowed him to make some progress. After fusing a trace of the fusion, Qin Wu stopped.

Completely fusing the Shadow Leopard Martial Soul is not something that can be done overnight.

Having only absorbed this trace, Qin Wu felt incredibly light, as if a gust of wind could blow him away. He tried moving around the room, his speed so fast that he was just a blur.

"Great!" Qin Wu was overjoyed. "With this speed, I can catch enemies off guard in the future."

He was already incredibly fast, and now with the Shadow Leopard's incredible speed, his speed has increased dramatically.

Next, he needs to find a suitable cultivation method.

Qin Wu thought of the sect's cultivation technique pavilion. Tianwu Mountain had a profound foundation and might have a cultivation technique suitable for the Shadow Leopard.

Without a suitable cultivation method, the process of fusion would be too slow.

The Martial Arts Pavilion is located on the west side of the main peak and is guarded by an elder surnamed Chen. When Qin Wu arrived at the pavilion, the disciples guarding it immediately came to greet him.

"Senior Brother Qin Wu, what kind of cultivation technique are you looking for?"

Qin Wu had not been a member of Tianwu Mountain for long, but after his previous battle with Kunlun Ruins, he was already a household name.

Therefore, even though the disciple guarding the pavilion was a senior disciple, he still treated Qin Wu with great respect. This was because Qin Wu had not only brought honor to Tianwu Mountain, but the strength he displayed was such that even those disciples who had already reached the initial stage of True Qi had no confidence in defeating him.

Almost all the disciples could foresee Qin Wu's future status at Tianwu Mountain, and therefore many disciples addressed Qin Wu as their senior brother.

"Does Junior Brother know about the Shadow Leopard?" Qin Wu asked.

The disciple guarding the pavilion pondered for a moment, then said:

"I've heard some things about it; it's a demon, especially known for its speed."

"That makes things simple."

Qin Wu smiled and then continued:

"I'm looking for a martial arts technique based on the Shadow Hunting Leopard. If there isn't such a technique, a technique based on the leopard itself will also be acceptable."

Qin Wu didn't expect to find a martial arts technique based on the Shadow Hunting Leopard here. After all, although he had heard of the Shadow Hunting Leopard, it was not an ordinary wild beast. In the early stages of human martial arts, there was not much contact with these beasts. At the same time, the Shadow Hunting Leopard didn't have much to offer. Therefore, it would be extremely difficult to find a martial arts technique based on the Shadow Hunting Leopard.

Upon hearing Qin Wu's request, the disciple guarding the pavilion frowned, and after a moment, he spoke:

"It's probably not easy to find a martial arts technique based on the Shadow Leopard, but there are quite a few based on the leopard in the Martial Arts Pavilion."

After explaining, the disciple guarding the pavilion introduced Qin Wu to the situation of the cultivation technique pavilion and then told Qin Wu to find it on his own. When Qin Wu arrived at the location indicated by the disciple, he immediately saw the cultivation techniques there.

There are indeed quite a few martial arts techniques here, many of which are named after leopards.

After careful consideration, Qin Wu finally chose the skill "Hunter's Claw".

This is a close-combat technique that doesn't require a sword. Its greatest advantage is its speed, and most importantly, this technique is far superior to the Tiger-Taming Fist he had previously practiced.

After arriving at Tianwu Mountain, he had already learned swordsmanship, the Tiger King Saber, and the Immovable Vajra Body. Now he was missing a martial art, and the Wind-Hunting Claw was the best choice for him.

Not only is his attack extremely strong, but he also has good speed, which allows him to achieve all-round growth.

A month has passed in the blink of an eye.

For the past month, Tianwu Mountain has remained peaceful. Although the chaos at the customs post has caused widespread panic throughout the Great Zhou Dynasty, no news has yet emerged from the front lines, thus ensuring the continued tranquility of Tianwu Mountain.

However, everyone's thoughts were somewhat heavy, because they knew very well that although the news had not yet come back, the moment it did, it would be extremely tragic.

Everyone abandoned their previous leisurely lives and practiced martial arts diligently, because they were unsure when they too would need to go to the battlefield. After all, no one is safe when the nest is overturned; if the situation on the front lines worsened, these disciples would naturally have to leave the mountain.

During this time, Qin Wu had already made some progress in his Wind Hunter Claw technique. With Qin Wu's dedication and effort, the Wind Hunter Claw had reached the Great Perfection stage and possessed extraordinary power.

Just as he was cultivating, a disciple rushed over in a panic, covered in blood:

"Senior Brother Qin! Something terrible has happened! Someone has attacked our outer sect disciples, and several have already been injured!"

Qin Wu has now gained a certain status in Tianwu Mountain, and with the intention of the Tianwu Mountain Master to cultivate him, these disciples often come to him first for many things.

Qin Wu's heart tightened, and he stopped cultivating: "Do you know who made the move?"

"They were dressed in black, wore masks, and were very fast; we were no match for them."

Upon hearing these words, Qin Wu frowned.

"Immediately inform Elder Li Lingfeng. The Mountain Lord and others have only been gone for a short time, and someone has already come to the foot of Tianwu Mountain to cause trouble. This is no small matter, and we cannot make a decision on it."

"Someone has already gone to inform Elder Li."

Qin Wu nodded, and without any hesitation, walked towards Elder Li Lingfeng.

Qin Wu hadn't been with Tianwu Mountain for very long, so he wasn't very familiar with the situation there. Perhaps Li Lingfeng could guess what was going on with this problem.

Before long, he found Li Lingfeng. Li Lingfeng had already listened to his disciple's account, and his brows were furrowed, his expression turning somewhat grim. Upon seeing Qin Wu, although his expression still didn't improve, he managed to force a smile and said with a chuckle, "Qin Wu, what brings you here?"

"Elder, I have heard about the attack on Tianwu Mountain, so I have come to inquire about it."

Li Lingfeng sighed, then said:

"I know nothing about this matter either. Tianwu Mountain has many enemies, but the situation is different now. The strongest forces of Tianwu Mountain have already arrived at Luanhai Pass, and it's not just Tianwu Mountain, but other sects are basically doing the same, sending a large number of forces to reinforce Luanhai Pass."

There's no reason for any sect to attack Tianwu Mountain under these circumstances. After all, if discovered, it would surely incur the wrath of the Great Zhou Dynasty. At that point, even the top powers within Qianzhou would be utterly powerless to resist.

Li Lingfeng was also extremely puzzled.

Given this situation, who would dare to attack Tianwu Mountain? Are they really courting death?

He even suspected that the disciples might have made a mistake, and that the whole thing was just a coincidence.