Lee Xian, Cultivator of Guyon

The Battle in the Bamboo Forest

As they continued to search, Cin Xiu found an ancient and neglected looking book on the top shelf. He picked it up and started opening it. The book contains ancient records about the college, including information about some of the students who had been part of it.

Mei Mei saw that one of the names listed in the book was "Zhang Xue." They began to read further and discovered that Zhang Xue was a college student in the 17th century. He is nicknamed "Zhang Xue, the Forgotten Hero" for his role in the face of the attacks of a group of powerful villains trying to take control of the college.

The book mentioned that Zhang Xue ended up defeating those criminals and saving the college, but he disappeared without a trace after that. No one knows what happened to him after that.

"Zhang Xue, the Forgotten Hero" said Cin Xiu. "Can this be a clue? Are we able to connect Zhang Xue with Zhang, our mysterious disciple?"

Xian thought of the possibility. "Maybe there's a connection. But we need to find out more about Zhang Xue and how she is connected to Zhang's past."

Meanwhile, in a distant place, Zhang was sitting in a hidden cave. He looked at an ancient scroll that he had long brought. The scroll contained a huge secret that he had hidden from everyone, including Xian, Cin Xiu, and Mei Mei.

Zhang thought about the meeting with the college students earlier. He knows that his past is about to be revealed, and he feels increasingly squeezed into a complicated situation. But he also felt that he had to keep a big secret that he kept. A secret that could shake an entire college and possibly the martial world.

A new chapter of the mystery has opened, and Xian, Cin Xiu, and Mei Mei are getting closer to the truth that has been hidden all along. In the midst of their journey to uncover the secrets of Zhang's past, many battles and

Xian, Cin Xiu, and Mei Mei continue to deepen the secrets of Zhang Xue's past, the forgotten hero of the college. They found several accounts mentioning Zhang Xue's great struggle against powerful criminals who tried to take control of the college in the 17th century. As they find out more, they discover a clue that leads to a cave hidden inside the bamboo forest in the college area.

A dense bamboo forest towered above them as they entered this unspoiled territory. The sunlight rarely touched the ground, and the air was filled with the fresh scent of green foliage. They walked slowly through the bamboo forest, looking for the entrance to the cave.

Cin Xiu led with the guide of the ancient scrolls they found. "According to this record, the cave is hidden in this forest. We have to be really careful, because no one knows what we might encounter there."

As they approached the hidden entrance of the cave, they saw signs of a fight in the surroundings. The broken bamboo tree and the trampled soil indicate that something has happened here.

Mei Mei drew their attention towards the several sword strokes engraved on the stone near the entrance of the cave. "These are signs of a new fight. Someone might already be in that cave."

Xian gripped his sword tightly. "We must be prepared for anything we might encounter there. This could be an important clue on our journey to uncover the secrets of Zhang's past."

They entered the cave carefully. Inside, there were dark, abandoned hallways. They followed the trail of increasingly clear combat as they approached the center of the cave.

Suddenly, they heard the sound of heavy footsteps approaching them. Xian, Cin Xiu, and Mei Mei prepared to fight, holding their weapons tensely. From the darkness of the cave, appeared a man dressed in black, his face covered in a scarf, and sharp eyes that lit up behind it.

The man smiled cunningly. "So, you guys are the hintshakers about Zhang Xue, aren't you?"

Xian stood up steadily. "Who are you? And what do you know about Zhang Xue?"

The man laughed a little. "I was one of those looking for clues about Zhang Xue's past. But I won't let you get it just like that."

In an instant, the man launched a ruthless attack with his sword. Xian, Cin Xiu, and Mei Mei had to fight hard to deal with this sudden attack. They dodged a deadly blow and tried to thwart the opponent's attack.

As the fight progressed, Cin Xiu started to feel that the man had a sword technique similar to Zhang Xue. "He had a similar fighting style to Zhang Xue. Maybe he knows something about her!"

Xian shouted to the man, "Tell me what you know about Zhang Xue! This is your chance to speak before we are forced to resort to violence!"

The man laughed while dodging Xian's attack. "You're not ready to know the truth. Zhang Xue was part of the great secret of this college. And I won't let you get that information so easily."

But Xian, Cin Xiu, and Mei Mei would not back down. They continued to fight, trying to get the mysterious man to acknowledge what he knew. But the fight is getting harder, and they're getting desperate.

As Xian and the mysterious man engaged in a fierce sword fight, Cin Xiu tried to dig deeper into their memories. He remembered the techniques taught by Zhang and attempted to use them to overcome the opponent's attacks. Under difficult circumstances, Cin Xiu began to combine those techniques with his own skill set.

May Mei, on the other hand, is trying to find an opportunity to thwart the mysterious man. He used his dagger and arrow weapons nimbly, creating a disturbance that made their opponents lose focus for a moment.

As the fight continued, Xian unleashed his final attack with all the strength he had. His sword shone brightly and slid towards the mysterious man. However, the man managed to dodge it with an inch.

The mysterious man laughed in the midst of confusion. "You are not a bad opponent, but you are still not ready to know the truth. Zhang Xue was part of an enormous secret. He has lived for centuries, amassing knowledge and power that you cannot imagine."

Cin Xiu ordered his friends to pause for a moment. "Speak up, who are you and what is your relationship with Zhang Xue? We just want to know the truth about his past."

The mysterious man pondered for a moment, and finally, he nodded. "I am one of Zhang Xue's students. I studied under him for decades. Zhang Xue was an incredible cultivator, possessing knowledge of immortality and amazing strength."

He continued, "But Zhang Xue isn't just looking for immortality for himself. He wanted to use his knowledge to protect the college and the martial world from a greater threat. But that all changed when he discovered the secret hidden within this cave."

The mysterious man explains that inside the cave is hidden an ancient artifact that can grant incredible power to anyone who masters it. However, the power is also very dangerous and can be used for evil purposes.

Zhang Xue, after finding the artifact, began to obsess over that power. He ignored the college's teachings and began to look for ways to master those powers completely. A fight broke out between the loyal college students and the obsessed Zhang Xue.

Eventually, the fight led to the destruction of the college and injured many. Zhang Xue disappeared along with the artifact, leaving the college in a state of disintegration.

The mysterious man finished his story. "I was the only survivor of that college. I have been searching for the artifact to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands. But so far, I haven't managed to find it."

Xian, Cin Xiu, and Mei Mei were starting to understand now. They realize that they must help this mysterious man find the artifact before it falls into the wrong hands.

The originally fierce battle had turned into a serious discussion. The mysterious man agrees to cooperate with them, and they together leave the cave to continue their search.

But what they don't know is that there are other parties who are also looking for the artifact, and they will face many obstacles and dangers on their way. Their bravery and determination will be tested, and the truth about Zhang Xue's past will come closer and closer.

Thus, the story goes on, with ever-deepening mysteries and increasingly complex conflicts. How will their story end? Only time will give you the answer.