"Really?" asked A Fu.Xiu Feng nodded. "And its energy is different from the others inside the temple," he answered softly."Without a doubt! That must be Pure Body Energy!" exclaimed Rekso."Let’s go back and tell the leader!" urged A Fu.They both nodded and quickly left the place.Meanwhile, Fang Yun shifted his attack pattern to long-range. He launched a Without Form Strike toward the two demons, landing a direct hit. However, the injuries they sustained were not as severe as usual. They only staggered forward, as if struck from behind.The two creatures stood up and charged forward at full speed.Fang Yun’s body felt shattered. While he could perfectly resist external wounds, the constant pounding left his body aching. His lack of experience fighting in darkness made him easy prey for the two demons.Once again, Fang Yun rose to his feet after being slammed to the ground repeatedly. He was forced to draw the Sea of Fire Sword from its sheath to face the two demons. A wide grin sp

“Yes, Master!” answered Rekso and A Fu.The two of them, followed by around forty members of the dark sect, slowly infiltrated deeper into the Temple of Immortality, holding back the defending disciples who tried to stop their advance.Xian Guo then drew his twin short spears, while Yu Long unsheathed his large broadsword and charged directly toward Zhao Jian.“Shameless scum!” shouted Zhao Jian, drawing the belt sword that had long been coiled around his waist.“Careful, Brother! That’s the Belt Sword he’s using. Don’t be fooled—it can bend in an instant!” warned Xian Guo.“Hahaha, don’t worry, Runa. That thin sword is no match for my greatsword. Step aside—I’ll break that flimsy thing myself!” replied Yu Long with full confidence.Yu Long lunged forward, swinging his massive blade with ferocity. Despite its weight, the sword danced wildly in his hands.A close-range duel of sword mastery unfolded with intense elegance. Though Zhao Jian was over a hundred years old, his sword skills

"Elder Jiang Kun, guard Zhen Ni and the other elders. Let me face them!" shouted Fang Yun as he stood near Jiang Kun. Jiang Kun and another elder immediately secured the altar where the ritual was taking place. After easily dispatching several members of the black sect, Fang Yun moved to attack A Fu and Rekso. The two, who were initially confident they could capture Zhen Ni, were now thrown into confusion by Fang Yun’s arrival, which completely turned the situation around. "Without Form Sword...!" Fang Yun leapt high into the air and swung his sword from a distance. Neither Rekso nor A Fu recognized the technique. They tried to block the strike by raising their swords in front of them. But a moment later, both of them collapsed face-down and died instantly. Jiang Kun, witnessing the scene, could only swallow repeatedly in disbelief. Only now did he fully understand that what Zhao Jian had said in the past was indeed true. "Elder, stay here. I’m going to help Zhao Wen!" Jiang K

Elsewhere, on Mount Huangshan, stood a vast and sturdy building near a lake named Luxian. At the massive gate made of teak wood, there was a red lion head emblem. Above it, an inscription read: Red Lion Sect."Idiot...! Why did Xian Guo act so foolishly? Does he not realize the terrifying consequences if that ritual fails? The entire land could be destroyed if it collapses!" roared a tall, broad-shouldered man with red hair. His fury was apparent upon hearing of Xian Guo’s attack on the Temple of Immortality."Any other news about the assault?" he demanded."According to a surviving disciple of Xian Guo, both Xian Guo and Yu Long were slain by a young man wielding a green jade-like sword, Master," replied a shoulder-length-haired man with a rather handsome face.A green jade-like sword? Could it be...? thought the red-haired man, recalling Ruoxi—the woman he had once sentenced to death at the bottom of a ravine."Peng Fang, Tang

"Your enchanted staff won't work forever," Zhao Wen said coldly and expressionlessly."Really...? Why didn’t you tell me before? Had I known, I wouldn’t have studied it!" Zhao Wen looked bewildered like a madman. He then snatched the scroll Fang Yun was holding and read it thoroughly. He read it again and again but found nothing matching Fang Yun’s claim."Mountain Lizard...!" he shouted once he realized his close friend had been messing with him.---The next morning, while on their way to the Temple of Immortality, they were halted by the sudden appearance of Peng Fang and two of his subordinates.Peng Fang narrowed his eyes at the green-hilted sword on Zhao Wen’s back. "The Jade Demon Sword!" he hissed."You lied, boy!" Peng Fang glared at Fang Yun."Lied? What do you mean, Uncle?" Fang Yun feigned ignorance."You said this young man only occasionally visits the Temple of Immortality. Turns out