A loud explosion shook the wooden floor of the inn.Long Bihu, his flaming claws blazing brightly, charged toward one of the black-robed figures.Swoosh!His sharp claw strike tore through the air and struck its target, splattering blood across the wall. The figure was sent flying into a table, smashing it into pieces."You dare disturb us in the middle of the night?" Long Bihu growled, his eyes burning with anger.The remaining black-robed figures immediately moved to attack.One of them lunged at Chen Nian with a sword radiating a dense black aura."You think your attack can touch me?" Chen Nian said as he swung his spear.Clang!The spear blocked the sword strike, producing sparks that illuminated the dark corridor of the inn.Chen Nian gave his opponent no chance to recover.With a swift movement, he spun his spear and slammed it into the attacker's abdomen.The figure tumbled backward, blood flowing from the corner of his mouth.Meanwhile, Long Bihu was facing two opponents at on

The dim light of the morning sun accompanied Chen Nian and Long Bihu as they traveled toward the Forest of Death. A damp scent mixed with the smell of wet soil became increasingly noticeable as they approached the region. "This forest... is filled with dark energy," Long Bihu muttered as he sniffed the air. His eyes gleamed sharply as he scanned the surroundings. "I don't like this place. There are too many unnatural forces here." Chen Nian nodded, sharpening his senses. "We have no choice. The Fountain of Life is somewhere inside, and if we don't obtain it soon, Long Xia Mei may not survive." Long Bihu remained silent for a moment, sensing the deep worry hidden within Chen Nian's words. "I'll protect you, no matter what happens," he finally said, reaffirming his loyalty. As they ventured deeper into the forest, the atmosphere changed dramatically. The trees grew denser, their massive roots stretching in every direction and making travel increasingly difficult. Cold winds blew

After the fierce battle against the Shadow Guardians, Chen Nian and Long Bihu continued their journey deeper into the Forest of Death. The thick fog that blanketed the region grew denser, making the atmosphere even more ominous. From time to time, fierce winds swept through the forest, carrying indistinct whispers from unknown sources."The deeper we go, the harder it becomes to tell the difference between enemies and illusions," Long Bihu said, his eyes constantly scanning the forest filled with shifting shadows.Chen Nian stared ahead sharply, his hand gripping the Dragon Spear tightly."We won't be trapped by their tricks. Focus your senses on the strongest aura."The surroundings became eerily silent. Only the sound of the wind and their footsteps breaking the stillness could be heard. Suddenly, shadowy figures darted through the fog. They could not be seen clearly, but their presence was unmistakable, following every movement Chen Nian and Long Bihu made.A thunderous rumble sudd

After hours of pushing through the endless darkness of the forest and the overwhelming dark energy, Chen Nian, Long Bihu, and Rou finally arrived at an open clearing. The thick fog that had shrouded their path began to dissipate, revealing a massive and terrifying ancient altar standing before them. The enormous stone structure was covered with mysterious carvings, while dark energy seeped from every crack, enveloping the surrounding area in an aura of death.Though ancient in appearance, the altar radiated a power far beyond anything they had imagined."This is it..." Chen Nian muttered, his voice filled with caution and vigilance. The Dragon Eye within him stared sharply at the altar, analyzing every detail. "The source of all the dark energy we've been sensing. They've prepared something here, and we must stop it."Rou hovered beside Chen Nian, his gaze sweeping across the ominous altar."Such pure energy... yet incredibly dark." Rou fell silent for a moment, sensing the dense and

The sound of rumbling and deafening explosions shook the ancient altar at the heart of the Forest of Death. Chen Nian and Gong Sheng stood facing each other, their auras colliding violently in the air. Around them, dark energy and blazing flames raged, creating a battlefield filled with destruction."I'll make sure you never leave this place alive, Chen Nian!" Gong Sheng shouted, his crimson eyes blazing with hatred.Chen Nian remained unfazed."Your hatred will only bring destruction. You're nothing more than a puppet, Gong Sheng—just like your brother!"Those words caused Gong Sheng's fury to erupt. He raised his black energy spear high into the air, releasing his full power as dark energy engulfed the entire battlefield."You'll regret insulting Gong Tian!"Boom!Gong Sheng shot forward at a speed that was nearly impossible to see, his spear aimed directly at Chen Nian's heart.Clang!Chen Nian raised the Dragon Spear just in time to block the attack. Sparks of dark energy and fire