A HEADWIND RISES

The crowded hall of the Chen Family Fortress was buzzing with activity. The smell of wine was overwhelming, the aroma of fish and meat was wafting, and the scene was warm and festive. In the distance, the bridal procession was approaching, with colorful silks flying and drums and gongs ringing in the air. This was a wealthy and large family that held a grand wedding to welcome the bride.

The Chen family castle was one of the largest families in Feng Yun City, and it had prospered for generations. Three generations of grandparents and grandchildren gathered in the hall, young and old, men and women, dressed in gorgeous brocade robes and colorful dresses, all smiling and dressed to welcome the guests. In the center of the hall was a beautifully carved mahogany round table, filled with all kinds of delicious food and a variety of treasures. Flowers surrounded every corner of the table, giving off a strong fragrance.

Just as the festivities were getting underway, a tall and imposing man burst into the hall. He was dressed in a black brocade robe with a glittering longsword hanging from his waist, and his aura was stern and majestic. He was the young master of Chen Family Fortress, Chen Feng, a renowned young expert in Feng Yun City.

"Young Master Feng has arrived!" A cry of surprise immediately rang out in the hall, and many people saluted Chen Feng to show their respect. Chen Feng smiled faintly as he nodded his head to greet his friends and family around him, but his gaze remained fixed on the depths of the hall.

At that moment, a melodious music played, and the eyes of the guests all turned to the entrance of the hall in unison. Along with the music, a young girl dressed in a red wedding dress with a graceful figure and a breathtakingly beautiful face slowly entered the hall. She was the golden girl of Chen Family Castle and today's bride, Chen Feng's younger sister, Chen Wan.

Chen Wan's appearance was like a beautiful scenery line, drawing the crowd to listen with sidelong glances and sighs of admiration. Her face was as delicate as a flower, with a hint of innocence and shyness between her eyebrows that made people feel compassionate. She slowly walked towards the round table with light steps and a straight posture, just like a fairy descending to earth.

"Wan Er, today is your big day, be happy and joyful." Chen Feng smiled as he walked forward and gently took his sister's hand.

Chen Wan shyly lowered her head, a blush spreading across her face, "Brother, thank you.

Chen Feng's heart burst with warmth as he looked at his sister, his eyes filled with love and blessings. As the eldest brother of the family, he had always cherished his sister as if she was a jewel in his palm, and he was willing to hold up a heaven for her.

"Alright, let us begin today's feast!" Chen Feng waved his hand in a gesture, and immediately, the entire hall boiled over as people happily gathered to enjoy the food and the joy.

However, in the midst of this joyful atmosphere, a shadow suddenly enveloped the entire hall. A middle-aged man with a gloomy face entered the hall, he was small in stature, and he had a gloomy look that radiated an air of malice. He was a martial arts master from Feng Yun City, known as the Iron-faced and Heartless Li Gang.

"Chen Feng, your wedding will not go smoothly today!" Li Gang said coldly, his voice filled with threats and provocations.

Chen Feng frowned, knowing that Li Gang was a ruthless person who would never give up easily. However, today was his sister's wedding, and he could never let anyone ruin this joyous celebration.

"Li Gang, what are you doing in my house?" Chen Feng asked with a cold voice, "Today is my sister's big day, you better not cause any more trouble."

"Haha, Chen Feng, do you think I would not dare to settle a score with you just because of this happy occasion?" Li Gang sneered, "Your family's fate has been tied to me for a long time, Li Gang, and today, I am going to put you in a situation from which you will never be able to recover!"

After saying that, Li Gang waved his hand, followed by a group of men with swords and clubs who rushed toward the hall of the Chen family castle. They were all rough and powerful with fierce gazes, clearly well-trained martial artists.

Chen Feng's eyebrows furrowed as he knew that this was an inevitable conflict. As he looked around, he saw that the faces of the family elders were filled with worry and nervousness, while the wedding guests were scattering in panic, creating a chaotic scene.

"Everyone, don't panic!" Chen Feng shouted loudly, "Protect your family members and guests, don't let them get hurt!"

The family members around Chen Feng followed his command and quickly organized their defense, evacuating the guests to safety and blocking in front of the thugs, ready to confront them.

"Li Gang, why are you seeking your own death?" Chen Feng glared angrily at the other party, his voice filled with anger and contempt, "If you don't leave quickly today, don't blame me for not being polite!"

Li Gang let out a cold laugh and stepped towards Chen Feng without fear, "Chen Feng, you shouldn't be so presumptuous. Do you think your clan can stop me? I will make you pay a painful price!"

The gazes of the two collided violently in the air, sparks flying everywhere. At that moment, the entire hall seemed to have turned into a battlefield, with a murderous aura filling the air and a tense atmosphere surrounding it.

At the critical moment when the conflict was about to erupt, a young man dressed in white suddenly burst into the hall. He had a handsome face, clear eyes, and an unmistakable aura that could not help but enliven people.

"Stop!" His voice was clear and firm, like a bolt of lightning piercing the darkness, "There is no need for this quarrel to continue.

The crowd looked to the side in surprise at this youth who had suddenly appeared. They did not expect that someone would dare to interfere in this chaotic wedding.

"Who are you?" Chen Feng asked vigilantly, his mind wondering about the identity of this youth.

The youth smiled faintly as he walked over to Chen Feng's side and looked at the other party with a firm gaze, "I am Liu Fei, a ranger from a distant land. I heard that something happened here, so I came to help."

"Liu Fei?" Chen Feng blinked in surprise, he had heard of that name before, Liu Fei was a young expert who had risen to fame in recent years, possessing extraordinary martial arts and wisdom. "Since you've already stepped in to help, I'd like to ask you to help us subdue these thugs."

"Don't worry, I will do my best to protect the people here." Liu Fei nodded his head with a smile, a determined light shining in his eyes.

Under Liu Fei's leadership, the members of the Chen Clan Castle family fought a fierce battle with Li Gang's men. Both sides went back and forth, sword light and sword shadow, fists and kicks, the scene was exceptionally chaotic.

Liu Fei displayed amazing strength and wisdom, easily dealing with the enemy's attacks in battle and neutralizing the danger in an invisible manner. His appearance brought a ray of hope to the Chen Family Fort, rekindling everyone's hope and courage.

Under Liu Fei's leadership, the Chen Family Fort finally succeeded in overpowering Li Gang and all his men, and ensuring the safety of the wedding hall. The whole hall returned to its usual festive atmosphere, and the people expressed their gratitude to Liu Fei, calling him the "hero of salvation".

However, just as everything was calm, a bigger conspiracy was quietly brewing...

With the end of the wedding, various rumors about the unexpected incident spread inside and outside of Feng Yun City. Some people praised Liu Fei's bravery and regarded him as a true hero, while others questioned the ability and status of the Chen Family Fortress Family, believing that they were incapable of defending themselves. In the midst of these rumors, an even more mysterious force quietly coveted the power and wealth of Feng Yun City.

Liu Fei did not stay at the Chen Family Fortress, but decided to leave and continue his journey. He knew that this was just a minor incident in Wind Cloud City, and that his mission was not limited to this place. He had a righteous heart and was willing to fight to the end for these helpless people.

However, Liu Fei was unaware that his appearance had already attracted the attention of someone. In the dark places of Feng Yun City, a mysterious man in black was silently watching him, a cold light flickering in his eyes. This person possessed powerful powers and boundless ambition, and he was determined to see Liu Fei as a thorn in his side and wipe him out.

As for the Chen Family Fortress, the hustle and bustle of the wedding had dissipated, leaving behind a calm and serene atmosphere. The elders of the family were drinking and talking in the hall, looking forward to the future, while Chen Feng stood quietly by the window, gazing at the distant starry sky, but his heart was in a state of flux.

He knew that this wedding was just a knot in their family's long history, and the real challenge had just begun. In this Wind Cloud City, which was full of deception and undercurrents, he had to protect his family's interests and safeguard their safety, while at the same time facing all kinds of hardships and dangers and bravely forging ahead.

On this night, Chen Feng's heart was filled with anticipation and challenges for the future, and he knew that only by constantly striving hard would he be able to protect everything he held dear and realize his dreams.

Wind and Cloud City, as its name suggested, was destined for endless storm clouds and changes, and there were even deeper and more complex forces and conspiracies hidden behind it. Chen Feng was about to embark on a long and arduous journey, and he would have to bravely face it all in pursuit of his own fame and glory.

As night fell, Feng Yun City gradually fell asleep, but in the midst of this sleeping city, dark currents surged, and countless stories silently unfolded.

In the hall of the Chen Family Castle, a lantern shone faintly, and only one person remained in thought. That person was none other than Chen Feng. He was sitting at the table, holding a teacup in one hand, his face deep in thought.

"Young Master Chen Feng, are you still not resting?" A gentle question broke the silence, it was one of the family's maids holding a cup of tea in her hand.

Chen Feng raised his head and smiled faintly, "It's okay, I still have some things to think about."

The maid carefully handed over the cup of tea and said quietly, "Young master, your performance just now was truly brave and fearless, making us all immensely proud."

Chen Feng smiled, accepted the teacup, took a sip of the refreshing tea, and breathed a sigh of contentment, "This is my responsibility and what I should have done."

The maid gently nodded and said with a slight trepidation, "However, Li Gang and his men are not ordinary people, they have incomparably strong strength and power, will we be able to fight them?"

Chen Feng frowned slightly, he was well aware of the difficulties ahead, "Li Gang is indeed a formidable opponent, and there are probably more forces behind him to support him. But we can't just fold our arms, we have to rise to the occasion."

"Yes, young master." The maid's eyes shone with determination as she listened to Chen Feng's words, "We will definitely fight alongside the young master to defend our homes and families."

Chen Feng looked at the maid's determined eyes, and a warmth welled up in his heart, "Thank you for your support, we will definitely get through this."

At this moment, a small voice suddenly entered Chen Feng's ears, "Chen Feng, do you think you can escape my grasp?"

Chen Feng's gaze immediately turned to the direction where the voice came from, only to see a black crow resting on the windowsill with a fierce look that seemed to reveal an ominous omen.

"Who is it?" Chen Feng asked vigilantly as his eyebrows knitted together.

The crow let out a mocking laugh, "Hahaha, you don't need to know who I am, just know that I am already in control. You and your clan are destined to be at my mercy, no matter how much you struggle, you won't be able to escape my palm."

A trace of indifference flashed across Chen Feng's face as he clenched his fists, a wave of anger and determination igniting in his heart, "Don't think that you can threaten us, no matter who it is, I will fight to the end for the sake of my clan and family!"

The crow let out a shrill caw before flying away, leaving behind a mist and an ominous aura.

Chen Feng stood calmly in front of the window, staring at the starry sky in the distance, his heart filled with struggle and determination. He knew that in the face of unknown challenges and obstacles, the only way to overcome everything was with firm conviction and courage.

With the departure of the crow, a firm determination surged in Chen Feng's heart. He decided to face the predicament in front of him, protect his clan and family, and maintain the peace and tranquility of Wind Cloud City.

The next day, the sun rose, and Wind Cloud City returned to its bustling daily life. People were busy walking around, and the streets and alleys were filled with life and vitality.

The wedding at the Chen family castle ended successfully, despite a small twist. Chen Wan and the groom tied the knot, and the couple happily entered the wedding hall.

However, the doubts in Chen Feng's heart did not go away. He knew that after this wedding, more challenges awaited them. The dark corners of Feng Yun City hid many unknown plots and forces, and he had to remain vigilant and alert at all times.

In the following days, Chen Feng began a series of investigations and preparations. He discussed strategies with the family elders and strengthened the family's security measures to prevent similar incidents from happening again. At the same time, he also began to look for some trustworthy allies to prepare for the challenges ahead.

However, Chen Feng still had an inexplicable uneasiness in his heart. He sensed that there was a powerful and mysterious force hidden in the darkness of Feng Yun City that seemed to be silently coveting everything.

In this world full of secrets and dangers, Chen Feng knew that he had to remain vigilant and always be prepared for anything that might happen. He would lead the family members of the Chen Clan Fortress to bravely face the challenges of the unknown and protect their homes and families to the very end.

On that night in Feng Yun City, Chen Feng stood on his clan's rooftop and looked up at the starry sky. A sense of determination and courage welled up in his heart, and he knew that no matter what difficulties and challenges he would face in the future, he would defy the odds and forge ahead in pursuit of the glory and splendor that belonged to him.