In Zhu Xian, people start to rise from plundering entries

"Crack!"

The ice wall was torn apart by the claw wind, but it also bought Su Han a moment of time.

Su Han narrowly avoided the sneak attack from behind, sweat beading on his forehead.

This won't do. We're completely on the defensive, and the opponent's true form is hidden among countless afterimages, making it impossible to defend against. We'll be worn down sooner or later!

He took a deep breath, a resolute glint in his eyes.

We have to take the risk!
He no longer tried to capture all the afterimages, but instead focused his spiritual sense on perceiving the source of the most concentrated killing intent at the moment of the opponent's attack.

At the same time, he secretly poured most of his vital energy into the Azure Nether Sword, causing the sword's clear light to dim and instead exude an extremely dangerous aura.

Another blur rushed in from the front, its claws whistling fiercely!
Biyao and Lu Xueqi spoke up almost simultaneously: "Frontline!"

But this time, Su Han neither blocked nor dodged! A fierce glint flashed in his eyes, and he disregarded everything, exposing his back to any possible attacks.

The Azure Sword emitted a clear and melodious sword cry that reverberated through the mountains and forests. Man and sword became one, transforming into a dazzling azure rainbow, which resolutely pierced the afterimage in front of him!
"Tai Chi Profound Purity - One sword breaks all laws!"

This is a do-or-die fighting style! He abandoned all defense and evasion, concentrating all his energy and spirit on this one sword strike, gambling that his opponent's true form was right in front of him! Gambling on the speed and power of this sword strike!
"puff--!"

The sound of a sword piercing flesh rang out!
Time seemed to freeze at that moment. The countless afterimages vanished abruptly.

The figure of the Shadow Fiend leader appeared before Su Hanjian, his face filled with disbelief and astonishment.

The tip of the Azure Nether Sword pierced his left chest. Although he managed to grip the sword tightly with his palm at the last moment, preventing it from completely penetrating his heart, the sharp sword energy had already severely damaged his heart meridian!
"How could you..."

His pale eyes were fixed on Su Han.

Almost at the same time that Su Han stabbed his opponent, two real attacks also landed on Su Han!
One of the claws came from the side, tearing open the clothes on his left arm and leaving a deep, bone-revealing bloodstain. A chilling aura instantly seeped in.

The other attack came from the Shadow Fiend, who had been entangled with Biyao, and launched a sneak attack. The short blade grazed Su Han's right rib, leaving a trail of blood!
"Su Han!"

Biyao was filled with shock and anger. The light of the Heartbreak Flower intensified, instantly engulfing the Shadow Demon wielding the short blade, and a shrill scream rang out.

Lu Xueqi also mustered her last bit of true energy, and with a swing of the Tianya Sword, she unleashed several ice shards, forcing back the Shadow Demon wielding a knife who was still trying to rush forward.

Su Han groaned, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, but his hand gripping the sword remained as steady as a rock.

He suddenly drew his Azure Nether Sword, sending a spray of blood flying.

The Shadow Fiend leader staggered backward, pointing at Su Han, as if trying to say something, but ultimately only spat out a mouthful of foul blood mixed with ice shards, fell backward, and his life force waned. With their leader critically injured and on the verge of death, the remaining two Shadow Fiends who still had the strength to fight saw the situation was dire and did not hesitate to help their seriously wounded companion up. They retreated rapidly, disappearing into the depths of the dense forest in a few leaps, not even bothering to care about their leader's corpse.

The battle ended abruptly.

The area in front of the cave was a mess, filled with the smell of blood and the burnt odor of energy collisions.

Su Han leaned on his sword, breathing heavily. The wounds on his left arm and right rib were excruciatingly painful, especially the cold, claw-like force on his left arm, which continued to erode his strength.

But he disregarded his own injuries and immediately looked at Lu Xueqi at the cave entrance.

"How are you?"

When Lu Xueqi saw him looking at her, she gently shook her head to indicate that she was alright, but her pale face and the bloodstains at the corner of her mouth showed that she was not in good condition.

Her forceful attack just now undoubtedly aggravated her injuries.

Biyao had already rushed to Su Han's side. Looking at the two hideous wounds on his body, especially the claw mark on his left arm that was shrouded in black mist, her eyes reddened, filled with both anxiety and anger:
"You idiot! Are you out of your mind?! Who fights like that?!"

She quickly took out the medicine and frantically tried to stop his bleeding.

Looking at Biyao's anxious appearance and then at Lu Xueqi who was trying to hold on, Su Han felt a complex mix of emotions.

"I'm fine...just a superficial wound."

He forced a smile, took the medicine powder from Biyao, and sprinkled it on his wound. He then began to circulate the Taiji Xuanqing Dao Yuan Qi to expel the cold claw force from his left arm.

"It's not safe to stay here any longer; they may have reinforcements."

We must leave immediately and find a safer place to heal.

After this battle, he became even more convinced that the vortex they had been drawn into was unfathomable.

Shadow Fiend is merely a pawn; the mastermind behind him must be far more terrifying.

The road ahead will surely be filled with more bloodshed and turmoil.

But at this moment, looking at the two people beside him, Su Han took a deep breath, suppressing all his fatigue and worries.

No matter how difficult the road ahead, we must keep going. (End of Chapter)