In Zhu Xian, people start to rise from plundering entries

The night was as dark as ink, and the air in the mountains and forests was filled with the scent of damp earth and vegetation.

Inside the cave, the campfire flickered, illuminating three faces with different expressions, yet all equally solemn.

Su Han stood guard at the cave entrance, his spiritual sense spreading outwards like an invisible spider web, capturing the slightest sounds and energy fluctuations.

Lu Xueqi closed her eyes to regulate her breathing. Her pale face looked somewhat fragile in the firelight, but the faint blue light flowing around her showed that she was trying her best to fight against the remaining poison in her body.

Biyao casually played with the eerie flower of sorrow, but her eyes kept glancing at the cave entrance and Lu Xueqi, who was meditating, with a hint of vigilance and concern that was hard to detect.

The brief calm felt more like the calm before the storm.

Suddenly, Su Han opened his eyes wide, a glint of light flashing in them.

He hissed, "They're here!"

Almost at the same time he spoke, the warning barrier set up by Biyao at the cave entrance emitted a barely perceptible "pop" sound, like a bubble bursting, and was instantly submerged by an even stronger, cold aura.

"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"

Several dark figures darted out of the forest like ghosts and landed silently in the open space in front of the cave.

There were five people who arrived. Their attire was similar to that of the Shadow Assassins from before. They were all dressed in black, their faces hidden in the shadows of their hoods, but their auras were more solid and sharp.

The leader, in particular, was not tall, but he exuded a chilling aura that made people's hearts tremble, like a block of ice that would never melt.

The lower half of his face that was visible had lips as thin as a knife's edge, and was completely devoid of color.

"The person who can kill my Shadow Fiend must indeed have some skill."

The leader's voice was hoarse and cold, his gaze fixed on Su Han at the cave entrance like a venomous snake. "Unfortunately, this is the end."

"Hand over the 'key,' and perhaps you can be spared a complete corpse."

Su Han slowly stood up and stepped out of the cave. The Azure Nether Sword was already in his hand, its blade gleaming with a clear light that dispelled some of the surrounding chill.

He knew perfectly well that the so-called "key" must be related to the strange ritual he and Lu Xueqi were investigating and the huge conspiracy that might be involved behind it.

There is no other way but to fight.

“Those who hide their true intentions and dare to speak so arrogantly.”

Su Han sneered, circulating the Taiji Xuanqing Dao throughout his body, his aura rising steadily as he radiated a clear, shimmering light.

He knew that he had to finish the battle quickly; Lu Xueqi was still injured and he absolutely could not let her participate in the fierce battle again.

"Stubborn."

The Shadow Fiend leader snorted coldly, not making a move himself, but simply waving his hand lightly.

The four Shadow Assassins behind him moved instantly!
Their movements were swift as lightning, and their teamwork was impeccable. The two of them, working in pairs, flanked Su Han from the left and right sides.

Before the person arrived, several points of dark light pierced the air and attacked, carrying a pungent, fishy stench; they were clearly hidden weapons poisoned with deadly poison.

Su Han's eyes narrowed, and his Azure Nether Sword drew an arc, unleashing the power of Tai Chi Profound Purity Dao energy to form a rotating wall of energy in front of him. A series of crisp clanging sounds rang out as the poison needles and darts were all blocked and deflected by the energy wall. But at the same time, the Shadow Fiends on his left and right were already upon him!

The person on the left wields a pair of water-splitting spikes, their moves are vicious and cunning, specifically targeting the lower body;

The other man brandished a chain dart, like a venomous snake emerging from its hole, coiling and attacking Su Han's wrist as he held the sword.

On the right are two people. One of them has a heavy and powerful blade, pressing down from the front, while the other is elusive, holding a short blade and waiting for an opportunity to launch a sneak attack.

These four individuals may not be as strong individually as the previous Shadow Fiend, but when they joined forces, their attacks were like mercury flowing across the ground, relentless and unstoppable, instantly engulfing Su Han in a flurry of sword flashes.

Su Han remained calm in the face of danger. The Tai Chi Xuanqing Dao is best known for using softness to overcome hardness and borrowing strength to strike back.

He moved with agility, his body shifting and turning within the small space. His Azure Sword was used to deflect, parry, and deflect the opponent's fierce attacks one by one.

The sword light was clear and cold, flowing like clouds and water, always managing to evade fatal attacks at the last possible moment, and forcing the opponent to defend wherever the sword's edge reached.

However, the four men's attacks were extremely relentless, and the chain darts and short blades used by the attackers were particularly annoying, constantly disrupting Su Han's rhythm and preventing him from concentrating his strength to seriously injure any of them.

What's even more troublesome is that the leader of the Shadow Fiends, who was in charge, stood with his hands behind his back the whole time.

The icy gaze was almost tangible, putting immense psychological pressure on Su Han, like a venomous snake ready to strike at any moment.

Inside the cave, Biyao had already stood up and stood in front of Lu Xueqi, the Heartbreak Flower floating in her palm, emitting a faint light.

She frowned as she watched the perilous battle outside the cave.

She could tell that Su Han was highly skilled and had exquisite swordsmanship, but under the siege of four people, he would inevitably lose if he held out for too long.

"Hey, Ice Girl, can you still move?"

Biyao asked in a low voice without turning her head.

Lu Xueqi slowly opened her beautiful eyes. Although her face was still pale, her gaze had regained some of its coldness and determination.

She tried to mobilize her inner energy, and a series of sharp pains came from deep within her meridians, which was a sign that the residual poison had not been cleared, but it did not mean that she was completely unable to fight.

"We are still capable of fighting."

Her words were concise, and the Heavenly Sword emitted a faint hum, as if responding to its master's fighting spirit.

"Hmph, don't force yourself if you can't handle it."

Biyao pursed her lips, but her eyes sharpened. "The leader is not easy to deal with. Let's take care of these four small fry first!"

Before she could finish speaking, Biyao had already made her move!
Her figure floated out of the cave like a ghost, and the Heartbreak Flower shone brightly. Countless pink streaks of light shot towards the two Shadow Fiends wielding chain darts and short blades like a storm.

This attack was not a direct killing blow, but rather carried a powerful mind-altering force. The two Shadow Fiends froze for a moment, their eyes momentarily filled with confusion.

"Now!" Biyao shouted. (End of Chapter)