Beating A High Elder (Bonus chapter for win win goal)
"Show yourself!" High Elder Yannan demanded, his grip tightening around the hilts of his twin axes.
"Oh, don't worry. I never intended to hide," the voice replied, calm and unwavering, yet carrying an edge sharp enough to cut through the night air.
The disciples turned in the direction of the sound, their hearts pounding. A figure emerged from the shadows of the treeline, stepping into the moonlight with measured ease. His pace was unhurried, his expression unreadable, and his presence—unshaken. He carried himself with the confidence of a man who had already decided the outcome of this confrontation.
Recognition struck like lightning across the faces of the River Bending Axe Sect members.
"Lin Mu!" one disciple gasped, the name falling from his lips like a death sentence.
They had spent weeks memorizing his appearance, scouring the land for any trace of him. And now, he stood before them—alone, fearless, and utterly indifferent to their numbers.