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"Regarding the Netherworld Snake, I believe you already have some understanding, but what I must tell you is that if you think you know it well, then you are gravely mistaken. The Netherworld Snake could be considered the most mysterious organization in the Martial Arts world, with a history even older than the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion. Back then, the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion called upon all martial arts forces to besiege the Netherworld Snake. On the surface, the operation was very successful; the headquarters and secret bases of the Netherworld Snake were all hit with devastating attacks, and the casualties numbered in the hundreds. But in reality, the operation only eradicated the peripheral forces of the Netherworld Snake. The Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion did not eliminate its core strength."

Recalling past events, Tian Xiong spoke eloquently, seeming very familiar with this piece of history, "Think about it, the Netherworld Snake has a long history, its power is deeply rooted; how could it be so easily eradicated? The reason they chose to disappear was not because they feared being killed from the encirclement of multiple forces, but because of their own internal problems."

"Internal problems?" Ling Chen asked, puzzled, "What do you mean by that?"

Tian Xiong asked back, "How much do you know about the internal structure of the Netherworld Snake?"

Ling Chen shook his head and said, "Absolutely nothing, I’ve only come across peripheral information. This core intelligence is the first time I’ve heard it from you."

"Alright, in that case, let me tell you slowly. The Netherworld Snake was initially formed by a group of monks. You might find it strange—why would a group of monks form an assassin organization? In fact, the initial intention of those monks in establishing the Netherworld Snake wasn’t to kill, but to save people. Simply put, it was to rob the rich to help the poor. However, as the Netherworld Snake accumulated more and more wealth, some people began to have their own selfish desires. A part of them believed that they had done so much, and they deserved some reward instead of living in a dilapidated temple, eating vegetarian meals. But, another part believed that as Buddhist disciples, they should maintain their original intention, and not harbor greed or seek comfort."

"Due to the difference in ideals, the two groups gradually formed into two camps, both open and covert struggles ensued. In the end, the two groups simply split up, dividing everything of the Netherworld Snake into two. Those who remained true to their original intent left the Netherworld Snake and used their money to build a temple named Hongshan Temple, a name you should find familiar."

"Hongshan Temple?" Ling Chen was startled and said, "Isn’t that the temple presided over by Master Hui Yun?"

Tian Xiong nodded and said, "That’s right! After those monks completed the Hongshan Temple, they continued to do good deeds and accumulate virtue locally, benefiting the community. In contrast, the other group, after acquiring enormous wealth, all returned to secular life in big towns, buying houses, land, taking wives, and having children—all living a prosperous life. However, no matter how much wealth there is, it couldn’t withstand their extravagant spending. In just a few years, the wealth accumulated by the Netherworld Snake was all used up. There is an old saying: transitioning from simplicity to luxury is easy, but the opposite is very difficult. That group had become accustomed to a luxurious life, and no one wanted to go back to a life of poverty."

"Therefore, these people gathered again, planning how to continue living in luxury. Among this group, there were two individuals who stood out, one named Ren Quan and the other Chen Cai. Ren Quan was the strongest among them, and Chen Cai was the most clever, full of clever ideas that everyone else liked to follow. At that time, these people gathered for a day and night, eventually deciding to revive the banner of the Netherworld Snake and continue robbing the rich to help the poor. However, the money they seized was all used for their own enjoyment. In this way, several years passed, and the name of the Netherworld Snake became increasingly infamous, becoming the target of public denunciation. Later on, the government intervened in this matter, deciding to send troops to arrest the members of the Netherworld Snake. At that time, there were thirteen members of the Netherworld Snake. Due to the government’s sudden action, five of them failed to escape in time and were imprisoned, sentenced to death directly."

"Because those five captured people revealed all the members’ information of the Netherworld Snake, the rest encountered relentless pursuit by the government. To evade capture, Ren Quan and Chen Cai took the remaining members of the Netherworld Snake and fled deep into the mountains. During their escape, each of them had several lives on their hands. Chen Cai understood that killing and robbing were different; once blood was shed, there was no escaping for life. Hence, they discussed and decided that since they were already on a path of no return, they might as well delve into the Martial Arts world. At that time in the Martial Arts world, the fastest way to make money was to become assassins, hence the Netherworld Snake transformed into an assassin organization."

Ling Chen asked, "Who was the leader of the Netherworld Snake?"

"Originally, there were two leaders of the Netherworld Snake, the ones I just mentioned, Ren Quan and Chen Cai. One was in charge of executing tasks and training assassins, while the other managed the Netherworld Snake. Because these two went through thick and thin together, they had a deep friendship. Under their leadership, the Netherworld Snake flourished. After these two passed away, their descendants took over the Netherworld Snake. Although the two families were lifelong friends, the friendship of their descendants wasn’t as strong as that of Ren Quan and Chen Cai. Through generations of transmission, it was inevitable that there would be considerable friction. However, for the development of the Netherworld Snake, everyone endured in silence. Until later, a matter concerning the interests of both families finally led to the explosion of their accumulated contradictions."

"What was it?" Ling Chen asked curiously.

"Naturally, it was about the distribution of benefits. Throughout history, whenever two families hold great power together, something is bound to happen sooner or later. Just at that time, the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion united various forces to denounce the Netherworld Snake. The Netherworld Snake, being an assassin organization, operated in secrecy, but the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion could accurately know all of the Netherworld Snake’s secret locations and even find out the whereabouts of their headquarters. Do you think that’s a coincidence?"

Upon hearing this, Ling Chen’s heart stirred, and he said, "Could it be that someone from within the Netherworld Snake betrayed them?"

"The one who leaked information was someone from the Chen Family. Since more than half of the skilled warriors of the Netherworld Snake were trained by the Ren Family, strictly based on strength, the Chen Family was no match for the Ren Family. This is precisely why the Chen Family wanted to use the power of the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion to weaken the Ren Family. Facts showed that the Chen Family’s strategy was very effective; most of the Ren Family members were wiped out, with only a small portion managing to escape. However, they no longer had the strength to compete with the Chen Family. Although the overall strength of the Netherworld Snake was weakened, it turned into a situation where the Chen Family held the monopoly on power. For the Chen Family, they were the ultimate victors."

"After the Chen Family took over the Netherworld Snake, they shifted from the open to the secretive, conducting affairs more cautiously. The world believed that the Netherworld Snake was destroyed, but in reality, it still existed, only more hidden than before, with all traces wiped clean. Having said this much, you should have an understanding of the history of the Netherworld Snake by now."