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The light changed abruptly, and Anlong's vision blurred for a moment, but with his seasoned experience, he immediately relied on his sense of energy to point a finger at the empty space beside him! The finger strike was fierce, flashing with crimson light—it was the Heavenly Heart Lotus Ring Finger!
"Ding!"

A crisp clang of metal clashing rang out! Sparks flew in the darkness!
Suddenly, Wanwan appeared beside Anlong like a ghost, holding a pair of strangely shaped curved swords! The blades were dark and exuded a chilling aura in the dim light. Just now, she had used the double swords to block Anlong's finger that was powerful enough to pierce metal and stone!
"Master's finger strength is amazing!"

Wanwan chuckled, flicked her wrist, and the Heavenly Demon Twin Slashes instantly transformed into two eerie arcs of light. One slashed towards Anlong's wrist, while the other thrust straight at his ribs. The moves were ruthless and cunning, a stark contrast to her charming appearance.

Anlong grunted, his obese body displaying astonishing flexibility as he shrank back like a giant ball, narrowly avoiding the double-slashed blades. At the same time, he unleashed a series of palm strikes, the scorching lotus ring true energy surging towards Wanwan like waves! He knew the sharpness of the Heavenly Demon Double Slashes and dared not meet them head-on with his bare hands, so he could only force them back with his powerful palm strikes.

"Boom boom boom!"

The palm strike and the blade energy collided, producing a dull thud. The force spread outwards, shattering the tables and chairs in the hall! The incense burner overturned, and the ashes of the Crimson Marrow Incense spread out.

Wanwan's figure swayed like a willow in the wind. With the blessing of the Heavenly Demon Dance, she dodged and weaved through the gaps in Anlong's fierce palm strikes. The Heavenly Demon Double Slashes sometimes stabbed like lightning, and sometimes fluttered like butterflies, with each move aimed at Anlong's vital points.

Although she had only mastered the Heavenly Demon Technique to the sixteenth level, its exquisite variations had reached a state of perfection. Her true energy was yin and unpredictable, often easily dissolving or guiding Anlong's yang and scorching lotus ring energy, and even using his strength against him, leaving Anlong with a rather frustrating feeling of being unable to exert his power.

“Uncle An, your ‘Heavenly Heart Lotus Ring’ is indeed powerful, but it seems… your mind is not calm enough.”

While attacking, Wanwan could still make a joke, her voice still relaxed: "Are you worried that your trusted confidants who just left might encounter some 'accident' on the road?"

An Long's heart skipped a beat, and his attack faltered slightly. Wanwan's words clearly implied that she hadn't come alone, and there might be an ambush outside! In that moment of distraction, Wanwan's Heavenly Demon Twin Slashes were already upon him like a persistent, invasive disease!
"Stop being so arrogant!"

Anlong roared, knowing he could no longer hold back. He took a deep breath, his fat trembling violently, as if he had swelled up, his crimson brocade robe fluttering wildly under the surge of his true energy! His ten fingers flicked rapidly, so fast that afterimages appeared, and in an instant, countless fine, yet intensely hot, crimson energy needles shot towards Wanwan like a torrential rain! The range was so vast that it almost completely covered Wanwan's space to dodge!
This is the "Lotus Stamen Thousand Needles" technique from the "Heavenly Heart Lotus Ring," which consumes a great deal of true energy! Each needle contains scorching true energy, specifically designed to break through protective qi, making it extremely insidious!

Faced with this unavoidable killing move, Wanwan's smile vanished, a hint of seriousness flashing in her beautiful eyes. She stomped her bare foot, her body spinning rapidly, her red dress transforming into a dazzling crimson cloud. Her Heavenly Demon Twin Slashes danced with impenetrable force, forming an impenetrable curtain of blades!
"Ding ding ding ding...!"

A dense barrage of impacts, like raindrops pattering on banana leaves, rang out. Most of the crimson energy needles were blocked by the Heavenly Demon Twin Slashes, exploding into sparks. However, a few still managed to slip through the barrage, piercing the blade curtain and heading straight for Wanwan!

Just then, another white shadow flew out from Wanwan's sleeve. The Heavenly Demon Ribbon seemed to have a life of its own, rapidly wrapping and dancing around her, sweeping away or deflecting the remaining air needles! The ribbon collided with the air needles, emitting a "sizzling" burning sound, but it was exceptionally tough and did not break.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Wanwan swayed and retreated like a wisp of smoke, instantly widening the distance between herself and Anlong, and landed by the open door. Her breathing was slightly uneven, and her cheeks were flushed, clearly indicating that taking that attack had not been easy for her, but her posture remained graceful and composed.

"Master An's 'Heavenly Heart Lotus Ring' is indeed well-deserved of its reputation. Wanwan has truly learned a lot."

Wanwan gently smoothed her slightly disheveled clothes, her smile returning, and she drifted towards the door like a wisp of smoke: "However, it seems Wanwan cannot stay tonight. I will convey Master and the Alliance Leader's regards to my Martial Uncle. Farewell!"

The crisp laughter still echoed in the air when the red figure had already blended into the night outside the door, so fast that only a faint afterimage remained.

"Want to leave?! Not so easy!"

How could Anlong allow her to come and go so freely?
If Wanwan were to escape unscathed tonight, what would become of the Heavenly Lotus Sect's reputation? More importantly, this woman had witnessed his secret meeting with his confidant; if he didn't capture her, the consequences would be dire! The anger and frustration stemming from being provoked by a junior and the loss of control over the situation instantly overwhelmed his usual calculations.

That obese body unleashed a terrifying speed completely disproportionate to its size, like a stone ball hurled by a tremendous force, crashing through the door frame and chasing after the red phantom! Behind it, the secret council hall was a mess, with wood chips flying everywhere.

The courtyard under the night was even darker than the interior, with only the scattered lanterns hanging under the eaves casting dappled light. Wanwan's bare feet touched the ground almost silently, and her red figure leaped and bounded dozens of feet between the pavilions and towers in a few leaps, her lightness skill truly like that of a ghost.

"Leave me alone!"

Anlong roared, stomping his feet on the ground, cracking the bluestone slabs inch by inch. He wasn't skilled in long-distance running, but his explosive power over short distances was astonishing. Using the recoil, his massive body soared into the air like a great bird. Though not as agile as Wanwan, he carried an unstoppable, ferocious momentum, instantly closing the distance!
While still in mid-air, An Long thrust out both palms! This time, instead of scattered lotus-shaped energy rings, he condensed his scorching true energy into two incredibly solid, crimson palm prints, like two burning lotus platforms. With a piercing shriek that tore through the air, they blocked Wan Wan's path in front and to the sides! Where the palm winds passed, the flowers and plants in the courtyard withered and curled at a visible speed! "Lotus Platform Suppressing Demons!"
This strike, unleashed in fury, was far more powerful than the one fought indoors!

The path ahead was blocked by the scorching palm force, forcing Wanwan's rapidly moving figure to an abrupt halt. Her delicate brows furrowed slightly, clearly not expecting Anlong to chase after her so recklessly, disregarding his status and the consequences.

In a flash, he lightly pushed off the pillar beside him with his bare feet, his body spinning rapidly like a top, narrowly avoiding the center of the palm strike. At the same time, he crossed the Heavenly Demon Double Slashes in front of him, taking part of the aftershocks of the palm strike.

"boom!"

The energies clashed, and Wanwan let out a muffled groan. Her red figure was thrown backward, staggering as she landed, a flush crossing her face. Anlong's angry attack was so powerful that she could not easily withstand it.

"Uncle An, are you going to risk your life?"

Wanwan steadied her breath, her voice still carrying a smile, but her eyes had turned completely cold, like an autumn pool in the cold: "Aren't you afraid of making too much noise and attracting the garrison of Chengdu?"

"Hmph! Taking you down is worth any price!"

Anlong's obese body landed heavily, shaking the ground. Ignoring Wanwan's words, he continued his advance without stopping. He knew he couldn't give this vixen a chance to catch her breath; once she gained distance, with her ghostly lightness skill, it would be difficult to catch up again.

An Long's hands flew, fingers, palms, fists, and claws shifting unpredictably, each move imbued with scorching Lotus Ring True Qi, targeting Wanwan's vital points. His obese body became an advantage, his lower body extremely stable, his movements generating gusts of evil wind, his attacks like a storm, tightly locking the space around Wanwan. Wanwan's Heavenly Demon Double Slashes, though sharp, suddenly became somewhat restrained against An Long's overwhelming internal force. Her Heavenly Demon Great Art excelled in variation and skillful force, but under absolute power and this almost brutal close combat, she inevitably fell into a disadvantageous position. She could only rely on her exquisite Heavenly Demon Dance Steps to dodge and weave within a small space, her Heavenly Demon Double Slashes transforming into streaks of ghostly light, desperately blocking and deflecting the force, occasionally counterattacking with a tricky killing move, but all were forcibly repelled by An Long's powerful palm strikes.

The clanging of metal against metal echoed rapidly through the night sky as two figures clashed, separated, and collided again at high speed in the dimly lit courtyard. Their red and crimson forms intertwined, their powerful energy blasts obliterating the surrounding artificial hills, flowers, and stone lanterns!
Just as the two were locked in fierce combat, and Wanwan was feeling the increasing pressure and her breathing became slightly rapid, several whooshing sounds suddenly came from all around the courtyard!
"Sect Master! Your subordinates are late!"

Then, "Iron Abacus" Sun Huai, "Charming Lady" Liu Qiniang, "Sickly Ghost" Ouyang Xu, and "Cloud Piercing Hand" Du Li returned. They had obviously been alarmed by the huge fighting in the back hall and rushed over from different directions. In an instant, they occupied the four corners of the courtyard and subtly surrounded the two people who were fighting.

These four were all experts from the Heavenly Lotus Sect, with rich experience. Upon seeing the situation, they immediately understood An Long's intentions.

Sun Huai shook the iron abacus in his hand, making a "clattering" sound. Dozens of iron beads were already held between his fingers, and his aura locked onto the direction where Wanwan might dodge.

Liu Qiniang chuckled, and two poisoned short blades slid out from her sleeve. With swift movements, she blocked Wanwan's escape route.

Although Ouyang Xu was still coughing, he now held a pair of jet-black judge's pens with a bluish luster at the tips, clearly poisoned.

"What kind of demoness are you? Prepare to die!"

Du Li roared, his palms turning crimson, the scorching palm force contained but not unleashed, forming a pincer attack with An Long!

In an instant, Wanwan went from a one-on-one fight with Anlong to being surrounded by five top experts! The pressure increased several times over! She was already at a slight disadvantage, and now she was in even greater danger!

Seeing this, Anlong's spirits soared, and his attack intensified. He laughed wildly, "Witch! Let's see where you can run this time! Surrender and maybe we can leave you with a whole corpse!"

Wanwan's situation suddenly became precarious.

The Heavenly Demon Twin Slashes danced like the wind, yet they couldn't simultaneously withstand attacks from all directions. Sun Huai's Iron Abacus Beads were cunning and ruthless, targeting acupoints; Liu Qiniang's short blade was eerie and insidious, never missing vital points; Ouyang Xu's Judge's Pen struck, stabbed, wiped, and flicked with fierce wind; Du Li's palm strikes were powerful and domineering; and then there was An Long, the strongest main attacker!
With a sharp "rip!", Wanwan's red sleeve was slashed open by Liu Qiniang's short blade, revealing her snow-white arm, which nearly bled. Immediately after, one of Sun Huai's iron abacus beads grazed her temple, knocking down a few strands of hair. Ouyang Xu's judge's pen nearly struck her acupoint on her shoulder!
Wanwan's pretty face turned deathly pale, her body drenched in sweat, and her breathing became increasingly rapid. Although her Heavenly Demon Dance Steps remained exquisite, under the coordinated attack of the five, her room to maneuver was shrinking. A hint of anxiety flashed in her beautiful eyes; she knew that if this continued, she would undoubtedly be defeated within ten moves!
Seeing An Long's "Heavenly Heart Lotus Ring Finger" with all its power aimed at his heart meridian, and with Sun Huai's Iron Abacus and Du Li's palm wind blocking his left and right sides, and Liu Qiniang and Ouyang Xu's killing moves behind him, he was in a desperate situation with no way to avoid it and no way to block it!

At the critical moment, Wanwan gritted her teeth, mustered all her strength, and let out a clear shout. The sound pierced the night sky, carrying a strange rhythm, like a call:
"Alliance Leader—!"

This shout, clear and long, stood out starkly amidst the sounds of fierce fighting.

Anlong and the others were all shocked upon hearing this!
Alliance Leader? The Heavenly Dao Alliance Leader is Nameless?
he came? !

Startled and suspicious, Sun Huai, Liu Qiniang, Ouyang Xu, and Du Li involuntarily slowed their attacks, their eyes instinctively scanning the surrounding darkness, fearing that the legendary, god-like figure might suddenly appear.

Only Anlong, cunning and shrewd, was more determined. Although he was also surprised and suspicious, his killing intent was even stronger! He believed that this was a feint by Wanwan in desperation, intended to distract them and buy herself a chance to survive! Moreover, even if the nameless one really came, taking Wanwan hostage was the best course of action!

"Bluster! Prepare to die!"

Anlong roared, and his incomparably fierce Lotus Ring Finger not only did not stop, but became even faster, with the crimson light surging, and it was about to strike Wanwan's chest!

Wanwan was already exhausted. She watched helplessly as the deadly finger strike came towards her, and a trace of despair flashed across her beautiful eyes.

However, just as Anlong's fingertips were about to touch Wanwan's clothes—

Time seemed to freeze suddenly.

It wasn't that time actually froze, but rather that everyone present's perception was caught in a strange stagnation.

Anlong's determined finger strike, though only inches from its target, seemed to pierce into an invisible, intangible yet vast expanse of cotton wool. All the force and all the scorching true energy were instantly dissolved without a trace, like a mud ox entering the sea, leaving not a ripple!
Sun Huai's iron abacus beads, Du Li's palm strike, Liu Qiniang's short blade, Ouyang Xu's judge's pen... all the attacks aimed at Wanwan were gently pushed away by an irresistible, gentle force at the same instant.

Wanwan, at the center of the storm, suddenly felt a lightness all over her body, and the suffocating pressure she had been under vanished. A gentle yet powerful force, like a breeze under the warm spring sun, softly surrounded her, easily lifting her up from the deadly attacks of the five masters. She floated lightly several feet high and landed steadily on a corner of a soaring eave.

All of this happened so quickly and so abruptly, beyond everyone's comprehension.

Anlong remained frozen in place, his finger extended, his face filled with disbelief and horror. He felt his internal energy flowing smoothly and his body could move, but the strange sensation he had just experienced sent chills down his spine, and he dared not make another move rashly.

Sun Huai, Liu Qiniang, Ouyang Xu, and Du Li exchanged bewildered glances, their faces filled with astonishment and fear. They had clearly seen their attacks about to succeed, yet at the last moment they inexplicably failed, while their target miraculously escaped. This phenomenon, completely beyond their understanding of martial arts, was even more terrifying than a direct defeat.

A deathly silence fell over the courtyard. Only the faint sound of the night wind blowing through the ruins and the heavy, suppressed breathing of a few people could be heard.

Standing atop the high eaves, Wanwan, still shaken, looked down at the five people from Anlong who seemed frozen in place. She was initially stunned, but then her pretty face lit up with uncontrollable elation, her beautiful eyes sparkling with wonder.

Such miraculous methods could only be accomplished by that unfathomable leader of the alliance! (End of Chapter)