Swordholder

"Damn it, how is this possible!"

The man in black robes was horrified, but just then, another blood-red sword aura slashed horizontally toward his neck.

He flipped his wrist, and the magical sword in his palm swept horizontally towards Chen Yuan's blood-red sword energy!

Ding ding ding ding ding...

A piercing sound rang out, sparks flew, and in an instant, Chen Yuan and the man in black robes were locked in a fierce battle.

During the battle, the Blood Bone Sword emitted a piercing clang and was permeated with a strange and evil aura, which greatly shook the mind of the man in black robes and rapidly weakened his combat power.

"You... concealed your cultivation level!"

The man in black robes was shocked. The combat power that Chen Yuan unleashed was simply not something a cultivator at the Yellow Court Realm could display!

In the midst of the hasty resistance, the black-robed man's robes were ripped to shreds by the Blood Bone Sword, and he was in grave danger.

The scarlet sword was unstoppable and sharp. In just over a dozen moves, it pierced through his protective spiritual energy shield. The two emitted a sharp whistling sound, accompanied by sparks, and a spray of blood appeared in the void.

The man in black robes was sent flying backward, his expression changing drastically. "What kind of swordsmanship is that?"

"The Dog-Beating Sword Technique, especially for those old dogs who don't know their own mortality!" Chen Yuan grinned as he quickly closed in, sweeping away the opponent's obstruction with his sword energy. Then, he slammed a palm into the black-robed man's shoulder, sending him crashing to the ground.

boom!!!

The earth shook violently, dust billowed everywhere, and the man in black robes struggled to his feet, looking utterly disheveled!

puff!

He couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of blood, his eyes filled with terror as he looked at Chen Yuan, who was suspended in the void, and the black umbrella above Chen Yuan's head that resembled a black hole.

Li Wei and Nuomi, who had landed on the ground in the distance, charged forward again at high speed!

kill!

The two of them, one on the left and one on the right, worked together seamlessly, giving the man in black the slightest chance to breathe. In an instant, the three of them were locked in combat.

Bang, bang, bang!

Their blows were brutal and deadly, and the towering trees in all directions crumbled one by one.

Li Wei was radiant with golden light, and his golden giant sword moved with great force, his aura was overwhelming!

Nuomi launched a series of sneak attacks from left and right, with black dotted lines wrapping around the black-robed man to slow him down, and countless strands of black hair shooting towards him from all directions like giant black pythons, making it impossible for him to defend against them!

Chen Yuan, who was hovering in mid-air, was about to continue the pursuit and join forces to kill the man in black robes when his gaze suddenly sharpened as he looked into the distant jungle.

There was a large group of human cultivators rushing towards this place.

He narrowed his eyes, immediately retracted the black umbrella that was floating above his head, and then landed on the ground.

Chen Yuan immediately exchanged a few words with Li Wei and Nuomi.

The newcomer is unknown; is he friend or foe?

Don't reveal too many cards.

The man in black robes also noticed that dozens of human cultivators were closing in on them. His brow furrowed, and he angrily exclaimed, "They're madmen from the Heaven and Earth Sect!!"

The Heaven and Earth Sect?

Chen Yuan's heart stirred; this name was indeed legendary.

The main enemies of the Wuxiang Sect are the Sword-Holding Society, the Qinglian Sect, and the Heaven and Earth Sect!

These are all human organizations that rebelled against the Great Xiang Empire.

He exchanged a glance with Nuomi, then instantly appeared to be at a disadvantage and retreated repeatedly!

Upon seeing this, the man in black narrowed his eyes. "You little beast, what are you pretending for?"

As soon as they finished speaking, countless figures appeared and surrounded them.

Chen Yuan glanced around and found that they were dressed in different ways, some were men and some were women, some were old and some were young. Most of them were thin, but they were all energetic and had bright eyes!

The middle-aged man at the head of the group was burly and imposing, exuding an aura of authority even without anger!

He hovered in mid-air, looking down at the scene.

Soon they discovered a man in black robes dominating two teenagers!

There was even a little girl leaning against a tree trunk, blood trickling from the corner of her mouth, her face filled with terror and unease.

His gaze fell on the man in black robes, and when he saw the raven emblem on the man's chest, his eyes narrowed and he frowned.

"The Raven!"

He spoke in a cold voice, his eyes icy.

It was immediately clear that assassins from the Dark Raven were hunting down these three young people.

At this moment, Chen Yuan and Li Wei were using the orthodox techniques of the Chen family.

Therefore, the middle-aged man believed that the assassin was hunting down a member of a human clan.

"A forum moderator!"

The man in black robes also realized the identity of the burly middle-aged man, and his gaze immediately sharpened!

boom!

He stomped his foot on the ground, and his figure suddenly soared into the sky. In the blink of an eye, he turned into a black dot and disappeared into the clouds.

He actually chose to run away.

The burly middle-aged man narrowed his eyes, thought for a moment, and ultimately decided not to give chase.

Then, he looked at Chen Yuan and Li Wei.

Looking at the two teenagers, he showed surprise.

"Thank you so much for saving my life, senior."

Chen Yuan, holding Li Wei and Nuomi's hands, bowed to the burly middle-aged man and said solemnly.

The burly middle-aged man waved his hand and laughed, "No need to be polite, besides, I didn't even make a move."

As he spoke, he looked Chen Yuan and the other two over.

The others were the same, their eyes filled with eagerness and concern.

"Judging from their attire, they should be scions of a noble human family, right? How did they get here?"

"Yes, especially that little girl, isn't she so cute?"

"Could it be that they got lost while traveling with their elders?"

But how did they end up being targeted by the Raven's assassins?

……

A group of people stared at Chen Yuan and his two companions, whispering amongst themselves.

To Chen Yuan's surprise, their gazes were too warm, making him feel a little uncomfortable.

One of the women came out and examined Chen Yuan and the other two with concern on her face. She even offered them expensive pills to heal their injuries.

Chen Yuan initially refused, but he was stunned when he saw that the pill she handed him was actually of the highest grade.

"Eat it quickly, this medicine will be very helpful for your injuries. It will not only help you recover quickly, but also restore your strength."

The woman spoke with a gentle and eager expression.

Li Wei nudged Chen Yuan, looked at the pill in his hand, and whispered, "Something's not right."

"There's no problem with the elixir."

Chen Yuandao asked, "Shall we eat?"

The people who gathered around him were so enthusiastic that he felt a little embarrassed to refuse.

Nuomi, in particular, was fought over by several women who wanted to hold him, leaving him both amused and exasperated.

The burly middle-aged man looked at Chen Yuan and the other two and said with a smile, "My name is Hu Yidao, and I am the altar master of the Heaven and Earth Sect here."

Altar Master!

Chen Yuan's gaze sharpened as he mentally assessed the corresponding position of the altar master.

That corresponding position should be equivalent to the head of the Wuxiang Court and the swordsman of the Sword-Holding Society!

"You were being hunted down, and you just happened to run into us. It must be your destiny, that you are connected to us."

Hu Yidao laughed and said, "Come with us. From now on, the Heaven and Earth Church will protect you."

Chen Yuan hesitated.

But the people around them were incredibly enthusiastic, crowding around Li Wei and Nuomi as they walked forward, saying they were going back to their camp.

Chen Yuan had no choice but to follow.

Hu Yidao and the woman smiled at each other, exchanged glances, and then together they escorted Chen Yuan and the other two through secluded paths and over small hills, finally entering a hidden valley.

There is a flat, large meadow in the valley, and a small river flows beside it.

In addition, many thatched huts were built on the mountainside, which should have been the camps where these people stayed year-round.

The group sat around the fire and lit several bonfires.

They were very hospitable when they talked to Chen Yuan and his two companions, even serving them hot tea and meat soup filled with meat.

Chen Yuan and his two companions exchanged glances, then, without any ceremony, began to wolf down their food and drink. At the same time, they told them that they were from Wangdong Prefecture and had been brought here by their elders for a visit.

Midway through the journey, they were attacked by a ferocious flying eagle, which caused them to lose contact with their elders.

Later, he was chased by those men in black robes, but Chen Yuan refused to say anything more.

No one forced anyone to comply, and they chatted casually among themselves, mostly about cultivation, and even about techniques for removing impurities from the spiritual energy in the body.

Upon hearing this question, Chen Yuan and the other two showed expressions of shock.

With enthusiastic smiles, they generously shared the incantation of the technique with Chen Yuan and his companions without reservation.

Purification Mantra!