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at the same time.

Deep within the Blackwater Swamp, the sun never shines.

"roar!!!"

A giant rhinoceros covered in black scales charged madly at the five-person team in front of it.

"Scatter! I'll block the front!"

Zhan Tiandao roared, his true energy soaring like a raging dragon, his arm muscles bulging high, and he threw a punch at the giant rhinoceros's horn!

"Bang!"

As their fists collided, Zhan Tiandao grunted and slid back several meters in the mud, but he managed to stop the giant rhinoceros's charge.

"Song Haoze, attack its flanks!"

Jin Muyang swung his golden fists, pounding them like a storm onto the right side of the giant rhinoceros's body.

Song Haoze, wielding a longsword, unleashed a chilling aura that left streaks of blood on the other side of the giant rhinoceros's body.

Meanwhile, the taciturn Shan Yan, like a ghost, wielded a poisoned dagger and occasionally restrained others.

However, this giant rhinoceros had been nourished by dark spiritual energy for many years, making its hide extremely thick. Although the group's attacks were fierce, they were unable to inflict a fatal wound.

"Shen Weilan! It's up to you now!"

Song Haoze cleaved the giant rhinoceros's tail with a single sword strike and roared.

"Step back."

A clear, cold voice rang out in mid-air.

Everyone retreated instantly in perfect unison.

In mid-air, Shen Weilan, dressed in a fiery red outfit, stood suspended in mid-air.

Her exquisite face showed no emotion whatsoever, but her beautiful eyes flickered with a heart-stopping crimson flame.

After these few days of intense battles, Shen Weilan's temperament has undergone a complete transformation.

The girl who used to follow Jiang Feng now exudes a chilling, murderous aura that keeps strangers at bay.

Just a few days ago, in a battle, she successfully broke through to the fifth-grade Grandmaster realm with her Fire Phoenix physique and amazing perseverance!

"Hey!"

Accompanied by a high-pitched phoenix cry that soared into the clouds!

A powerful and intense flame of rebirth suddenly erupted!

The black miasma within a radius of dozens of meters was like snow under the scorching sun, instantly burned away by this flame!

Shen Weilan gently raised her jade hand, and the liquid true energy of a fifth-grade grandmaster transformed into a lifelike fire phoenix, carrying terrifying high temperatures that could scorch the heavens and boil the seas, and slammed down fiercely on the roaring giant rhinoceros below!

Fire-type divine power - [Phoenix Dance - Falling from the Nine Heavens]!

"BOOM!!!"

The fiery phoenix crashes to the ground!

The giant rhinoceros's black scales turned bright red the moment they touched the fire phoenix.

"roar!!!"

It was accompanied by a piercing and heart-wrenching wail.

The giant rhinoceros's skull was shattered by this blow, and its massive body crashed to the ground. Even the blood at the wound was instantly evaporated, emitting a burnt smell.

One strike, one kill!

Seeing the giant rhinoceros fall, the four men around him couldn't help but gasp.

Jin Muyang looked at Shen Weilan as she slowly landed, his eyes overflowing with admiration.

From the moment they entered the secret realm and were randomly paired up, he developed a fondness for this aloof and stunningly beautiful girl.

As Shen Weilan displayed increasingly terrifying talent and strength, this goodwill had transformed into deep infatuation and admiration.

"Wei Lan, are you alright?"

Jin Muyang hurriedly stepped forward and handed over a clean handkerchief with concern.

Before Shen Weilan could speak, another figure forced its way in.

"Sister Weilan, your palm technique is truly getting more and more amazing!"

"That attack just now was probably too powerful even for a fifth-grade, five-star Grandmaster!"

Zhan Tiandao crossed his arms, his gaze fixed intently on Shen Weilan's slender and shapely figure, his eyes revealing undisguised possessiveness.

He originally looked down on the students from Linchuan City, thinking they were all a bunch of worthless good-for-nothings.

His arrogance was shattered only after Jiang Feng gave him a severe lesson.

Later, when he entered the secret realm, he encountered Shen Weilan. Looking at this girl who was not only stunningly beautiful but also incredibly talented, Zhan Tiandao's heart was deeply moved.

"Such a stunningly beautiful woman, only I, Zhan Tiandao, am worthy of her!"

Once this secret realm trial is over, he will use the family's resources to officially launch a relentless pursuit of Shen Weilan.

Seeing his fawning manner, Jin Muyang immediately frowned.

"Zhan Tiandao, what do you mean by this? Stop trying to get on my good side!"

"What? Young Master Jin, you're a busybody, and now you think you can control how I chat with Wei Lan?"

A thick tension filled the air between the two.

However, Shen Weilan didn't even glance at them.

She coldly walked past the two men and went straight to the giant rhinoceros's corpse, deftly digging out the dark crystal core.

Watching the two arguing over Shen Weilan from a distance, Song Haoze shook his head helplessly, a smug smile playing on his lips.

"Those two idiots have really brought shame on themselves."

"Shen Weilan has no room for any other man except Jiang Feng."

The battle ended, and just as the group was preparing to relax and rest,

An unexpected change has occurred!

"Pfft!"

Zhan Tiandao, who was glaring at Jin Muyang, froze instantly.

He looked down in disbelief and saw the tip of a dagger, glowing with a ghostly green poisonous light, piercing through his chest!

"Well……"

Zhan Tiandao turned his head with difficulty, his wide eyes filled with shock and disbelief.

Standing behind him was none other than Shan Yan!

"A single... Nightmare?!"

Black blood gushed from Zhan Tiandao's mouth. "You and I are both... the pride of Linhai City, you..."

Song Haoze and Jin Muyang's expressions changed drastically. They drew their weapons and shouted angrily, "Shan Yan! What are you doing?!"

"What are you doing?"

A sinister smile crept onto Shan Yan's usually expressionless face.

"We went to great lengths to lure you deep into the heart of the Blackwater Swamp, all so we could use your blood to activate the 'Blood Demon Altar'!"

Dan Yan licked the blood splattered on the corner of his mouth, his gaze sweeping over Song Haoze, Jin Muyang, and Shen Weilan.

"Judging by the time, Liu Guanyi and Yan Wusheng should be arriving soon."

He spread his arms wide, like a devout fanatic, and laughed wildly, "With the blood of you prodigies, the altar can be awakened!"

"Once I complete this mission, I will officially receive the codename 'Red Heart' and become a core member of the organization!"

"Gentlemen, please go to your deaths!"

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