Faced with the black-robed man's fierce attack, Zhang Shi took a deep breath and focused all his attention on the old sword in his hand. The sword seemed to come alive in his hand, its blade trembling slightly, as if responding to its master's fighting spirit.

The man in black robes approached Zhang Shi swiftly like a black lightning bolt, a black blade materializing in his hand, its tip slicing through the air with a sharp whistling sound. Zhang Shi's eyes remained resolute; he dodged the attack with a swift movement, skillfully using the Shadow Step. At the same time, his sword, Old Duan, surged forth like an angry dragon emerging from the sea, unleashing the Shadow Slash, its light sweeping towards the man in black robes like a bolt of lightning.

The man in black robes snorted coldly, his body twisting slightly in mid-air, managing to dodge Zhang Shi's fatal blow at an incredible angle. However, Zhang Shi did not stop there. He moved swiftly, his blade flashing like a woven tapestry, enveloping the man in black robes in a storm of sharp blades.

Although the man in black robes was quite strong, he was finding it difficult to keep up with Zhang Shi's fierce attacks. He had to retreat repeatedly to avoid Zhang Shi's sharp edge. However, Zhang Shi pressed on relentlessly, giving him no chance to catch his breath.

"As expected of a mythical weapon!"

The man in black robes seemed to have made up his mind. He suddenly let out a low roar, and his body instantly bulged, his muscles bulging like steel, exuding a chilling aura. He charged at Zhang Shi again, several times faster than before, the blade in his hand like the dawn's first rays, carrying endless sharpness.

Zhang Shi's heart skipped a beat; he knew the black-robed man was unleashing his ultimate move. He dared not be careless, shifting his body to the side again, simultaneously lashing out with his old sword, Lao Duan, colliding with the black-robed man's blade. A crisp clang rang out, and the black-robed man's blade snapped in two. The immense force of the impact transmitted to both men, forcing them both to stagger back several steps.

However, Zhang Shi did not stop there. Using the force of the recoil, he shot towards the black-robed man like an arrow, his old sword, the Duan sword, rising like a dragon from the sea, carrying boundless power. Although the black-robed man was powerful, he seemed somewhat overwhelmed by Zhang Shi's fierce offensive. He quickly re-condensed his black blade and slashed repeatedly in Zhang Shi's path, sealing off that area of ​​space.

Zhang Shi remained unmoved and unleashed Shadow Slash again, but this time it seemed to miss slightly, as the black-robed man easily dodged it by simply shifting his body slightly. Seeing this, Zhang Shi activated Shadow Bow and aimed at the black-robed man, while simultaneously flashing behind him and bringing his sword down.

"kill!"

Zhang Shi shouted, and Lao Duan, accompanied by the sound of wind being cut, slashed down at the man in black robes.

Although the man in black was on guard, he couldn't withstand Zhang Shi's attack from both sides. After weighing the options, he chose to take the arrow from the shadow and retreat to avoid Zhang Shi's blade. The man in black forcefully snapped the arrow that had embedded itself in his shoulder, then taunted.

"I am immortal, and you are but a mortal. What can you do to kill me?"

"Take this!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than an arrow struck the man in black, followed by two violent explosions. The powerful destructive force shattered the man's body, scattering pieces of his transparent, blood-stained flesh across the ground.

It turned out that Zhang Shi's Shadow Slash was aimed at the numerous invisible beings behind him. With just one strike, he killed more than a dozen monsters and successfully triggered their malevolent intent, creating a shadow there. At the critical moment, Zhang Shi passed the composite bow over and used explosive arrows to unleash a triple attack, which finally shattered the black-robed man.

Pink buds rapidly grew from the chunks of flesh, attempting to heal themselves. Zhang Shi dropped several Molotov cocktails, instantly cooking the flesh. Although he didn't know if they could completely kill the black-robed man, they could at least slow down his healing process, buying him some time.

The other men in black robes were engaged in fierce combat with Zhang Shi's teammates. Upon seeing their companions being roasted, they immediately summoned an army of invisible monsters to surround Zhao Feng and the others. They then quickly approached Zhang Shi, intending to deal with this toughest nut to crack first.

Before Zhang Shi could catch his breath, another black-robed man wielding an energy spear charged forward. Zhang Shi quickly gathered his strength to meet the attack.

To Zhang Shi's astonishment, this man in black robes was also exceptionally strong, no less so than the one who had just used a sword. Moreover, his every move was more precise and disciplined, making him a true martial arts master in the outside world.

The two exchanged blows, their weapons clashing. Although Lao Duan could easily sever his weapon, the energy spear could effortlessly regenerate in the next second. Every move he made carried powerful energy fluctuations, tearing the surrounding space to shreds. Each clash with Lao Duan sounded like a thunderclap, sending chills down everyone's spines.

Facing this powerful black-robed man wielding an energy spear, Zhang Shi knew he couldn't confront him head-on; he had to find a way to defeat him. While maneuvering against the black-robed man, he observed his attack patterns, trying to find an opening.

Although the black-robed man's attacks were incredibly powerful, the warning signs before each strike were quite obvious. Zhang Shi, with his keen observation skills, gradually grasped this pattern. After a fierce exchange, he deliberately feigned an opening, shifting his body to the side as if to dodge the black-robed man's fatal blow, but in reality, he was luring his opponent into revealing a weakness.

The man in black robes fell for the trap. His energy spear, accompanied by a whistling sound, thrust towards Zhang Shi's original spot, but missed due to Zhang Shi's Shadow Step. In that split second, Zhang Shi seized the opportunity. Old Duan swung his blade, the light as lightning, aiming straight for the man in black robes' vital point in the back.

The man in black reacted with lightning speed, his energy spear instantly spinning back in an attempt to block the attack. However, Zhang Shi had anticipated this move. His blade suddenly changed direction in mid-air, bypassing the spear at an incredible angle and heading straight for the man in black's neck.

With a crisp metallic clang, Old Duan severed the energy spear, leaving a deep gash on the black-robed man's neck. Although it did not immediately sever his head, it did halt the black-robed man's attack.

The man in black robes' expression changed drastically, clearly not expecting Zhang Shi to possess such astonishing combat wisdom and skill. He roared and retreated rapidly, while a row of fine granulation tissue appeared from the wound, quickly stopping the bleeding and causing the wound to heal at a rapid pace.

But Zhang Shi didn't give him that chance. Taking advantage of the residual force of the attack, he moved as fast as a ghost and released Shadow Bow again to suppress him.

"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"

Several whooshing sounds rang out as a few arrows flew swiftly and with destructive force. The man in black robes with a spear had to be distracted to deal with them, while Zhang Shi took the opportunity to get closer to his opponent again. He used the Shadow Step to appear behind his opponent and was about to raise his sword to deliver a fatal blow when a strong force came from his back.

"Hehe, got you!"

Unbeknownst to anyone, the black-robed man with blood all over his mouth had somehow crept up nearby. Taking advantage of Zhang Shi's predicament, he struck Zhang Shi in the back, unaware of the danger.

Zhang Shi let out a low roar, and his body flew out like a kite with a broken string. The black-robed man with the long spear in front of him thrust his spear back, aiming straight for Zhang Shi's head.