The five-colored phoenix clashed with the black-robed man's black longsword, unleashing a dazzling light. The intense spiritual energy surged forth like a raging sea, spreading wildly in all directions. Trees around the town were uprooted, and the ground was torn open with huge ravines.
The man in black robes was clearly at a disadvantage in his clash with the five-colored phoenix. His body was scorched by the phoenix's flames; his black robes began to smoke, and his skin was blackened by the fire. But he continued to fight desperately, dark power surging from his body like ink, attempting to extinguish the phoenix's flames.
Feng Wu's expression was solemn as her hands continuously changed hand seals, causing the flames of the five-colored phoenix to burn ever brighter, tightly suppressing the black-robed man. However, the group of mysterious black-robed figures behind the black-robed man seized the opportunity to move. They exchanged glances, then quickly dispersed, rushing towards Lin Feng and the others from all directions.
Seeing this, Xuanfeng hurriedly shouted, "Everyone be careful! They're trying to break through our defenses!" The group immediately adjusted their positions, preparing to meet the attack. The woman in white flashed forward, appearing in front of a group of men in black robes. Her longsword flashed, each strike aimed directly at the men's vital points. These men in black robes were formidable; their black daggers clashed with the woman in white's longsword, producing a series of crisp, metallic clangs.
The Blood Shadow Sect woman then set her sights on another group of black-robed figures. With a sharp cry, she moved like a ghost through the crowd, her Blood Spirit Scimitar gleaming eerily in the sunlight. Each swing sent splatter of black blood, accompanied by the screams of the black-robed men. But the black-robed figures outnumbered her, ignoring the casualties of their comrades, and continued their assault on the Blood Shadow Sect woman, attempting to overwhelm her with sheer numbers.
Su Ran stood at the rear, continuously casting ice magic to support the group. She moved her hands, and huge ice shards rose from the ground, blocking the path of some of the black-robed figures. At the same time, a barrage of ice arrows rained down on them. However, some of the black-robed figures were skilled in dark magic; they cast dark shields, deflecting the ice arrows.
During the stalemate with the black-robed man, Lin Feng seized the opportunity when the man was suppressed by Feng Wu to break free. His gaze swept across the battlefield, and seeing his companions struggling, he felt immense anxiety. He took a deep breath, channeling his ice spirit power to its limit, and a layer of crystal-clear ice armor emanated from his body. Then, he moved like lightning, rushing towards the densest concentration of black-robed figures.
Wherever Lin Feng went, the power of ice spirits raged. With a wave of his hands, two massive ice walls rose from the ground, separating the black-robed men. Trapped inside the ice walls, the black-robed men panicked and desperately attacked them, but the ice walls remained as solid as a rock under Lin Feng's full power.
Just as Lin Feng and his companions were locked in fierce combat with the black-robed man, a rapid clatter of hooves suddenly echoed from afar. Everyone was startled; could another mysterious force be arriving to reinforce the black-robed man? A troop of cavalry clad in silver armor charged towards the battlefield like a whirlwind. The cavalrymen's lances gleamed coldly, their aura menacing.
As the cavalry approached, Lin Feng and his men noticed unique runes engraved on their armor, radiating an aura of righteous indignation. Leading them was a valiant female general, wielding a long halberd, who shouted, "Don't panic, everyone! The Zhengyang Army is coming to our aid!"
It turned out that the Zhengyang Army was the military responsible for maintaining peace and order in this area. Upon learning of the mysterious man in black robes committing atrocities, they immediately rushed to the scene. Seeing the situation on the battlefield, the female general issued the order to attack without hesitation.
The Zhengyang Army cavalry charged into the black-robed men like tigers descending a mountain. Their coordinated attacks, a forest of spears, forced the black-robed men into a rout. Faced with this sudden influx of reinforcements, the black-robed men were thrown into disarray.
Amidst the fierce battle with Feng Wu, the black-robed man sensed the chaos within his own ranks, growing increasingly anxious. He knew that if things continued this way, his side would be annihilated. Therefore, with his last ounce of strength, he forcefully broke through the suppression of the five-colored phoenix, unleashing a dark shockwave towards Lin Feng and the others.
This dark shockwave contained the black-robed man's final madness, swallowing everything in its path. Lin Feng was shocked to see this. Without hesitation, he immediately used his ice spirit power to erect a massive ice shield in front of everyone.
The dark shockwave slammed into the ice shield, producing a deafening roar. The ice shield trembled violently under the impact of the dark power, its surface cracking rapidly. Lin Feng gritted his teeth, straining to maintain the ice shield, large beads of sweat rolling down his forehead.
Just as the ice shield was about to shatter, Feng Wu intervened in time. Her hands moved swiftly, forming hand seals, and the five-colored phoenix let out another resounding cry, sending a beam of five-colored light towards the dark shockwave. The five-colored light and the dark shockwave clashed, ultimately neutralizing the shockwave.
Seeing his final, deadly move countered, the man in black felt utterly hopeless. At this moment, the Zhengyang army's cavalry had already...
Seeing his final, deadly move thwarted, the black-robed man felt utterly hopeless. By this time, the Zhengyang Army's cavalry had surrounded most of the black-robed figures, and the remaining men were increasingly powerless to resist the combined attacks. Knowing the situation was hopeless, a resolute glint flashed in the black-robed man's eyes. He abruptly plunged his black longsword into the ground, and a dense, almost tangible aura of darkness surged forth from him.
"Oh no, he's going to self-destruct!" Xuanfeng's expression changed drastically as he loudly warned everyone.
The crowd immediately scattered and fled, trying to get away from the man in black robes. Feng Wu moved her hands rapidly, sending streaks of multicolored light flying towards the man in black robes, attempting to slow down his self-destruction. Lin Feng, on the other hand, used his ice spirit power to construct thick ice walls in the distance, hoping to provide some resistance.
With a deafening roar, the dark energy unleashed by the black-robed man's self-destruction spread outwards like a raging tsunami. The multicolored light barrier was instantly torn apart by the dark energy, and the ice walls shattered under the impact of this powerful force. Wherever the dark energy passed, deep trenches were carved into the ground, and surrounding buildings instantly turned to dust.
Fortunately, everyone had taken precautions. Although some suffered minor injuries from the explosion, none were seriously harmed. When the dust settled, the battlefield was a mess. Most of the men in black robes had been blown to pieces, and the rest were unable to resist and were easily captured by the Zhengyang Army.
Looking at the tragic scene before him, Lin Feng was filled with mixed emotions. This sudden crisis had finally been temporarily averted thanks to the combined efforts of all parties. He walked up to the female general, cupped his hands in greeting, and said, "Thank you for your timely assistance, General. If it weren't for the arrival of the Zhengyang Army, we would likely be in grave danger today."
The female general smiled slightly and returned the greeting, saying, "No need to be so polite. Maintaining peace in this region is the duty of the Zhengyang Army. I've heard that you've been fighting against these mysterious evil forces, which is commendable."
Feng Wu also came over and said, "Although we repelled this group of black-robed men this time, the forces behind them will probably not let it go. We must find out their origins and purposes as soon as possible to prevent future troubles."
Everyone nodded in agreement. At that moment, while the Blood Shadow Sect woman was cleaning up the battlefield, she discovered a strange token on a man in black robes. The token was black, with a twisted, blood-red rune engraved on it, emanating an eerie aura.
"Everyone, come and see what this is!" the Blood Shadow Sect woman said, holding up the token.
The crowd gathered around, looking at the token, and shook their heads, saying they had never seen anything like it before. Xuanfeng took the token, examined it carefully, and his expression became very solemn: "The runes on this token exude a strong dark aura. Although I cannot determine its origin, I am certain that it has a close relationship with the forces of darkness. Perhaps, this is the key clue to unlocking the secrets behind the man in black robes."
After a moment's thought, the woman in white said, "In that case, we might as well use this as a starting point to launch an investigation. Perhaps we can follow the clues and find out who the mastermind is behind it all."
Lin Feng nodded and said, "That's right, but this investigation will probably not be easy. Dark forces have always acted in secrecy, so where should we begin?"
The female general frowned and pondered for a moment before saying, "I've heard that there's a mysterious dark ruin in the far west. It's said to have been an important stronghold of the dark forces. Although it's now abandoned, there might still be some clues about them. Perhaps we can try our luck there."
After discussing it, the group decided to travel together to the dark ruins in the far west to search for clues. After some preparation, they bid farewell to the town and embarked on their journey to the far west.
Throughout the journey, the group proceeded with extreme caution, constantly on guard against potential dangers. The far west was a harsh environment; the sky was often shrouded in gloom, and the land was barren, with almost no signs of life. A howling wind swept through, its sharp whistling sound like the wailing of countless vengeful spirits.
After traveling for several days, they finally arrived at the legendary Dark Ruins. The ruins were situated in a vast valley, surrounded by towering black cliffs that seemed to form a natural barrier. The entrance to the ruins was tall and dilapidated, covered with various strange runes and patterns, exuding an eerie atmosphere.
Lin Feng and the others slowly entered the ruins, a putrid smell hitting them. The interior was dimly lit, with only a few faint rays of light filtering in from the cracks above. They walked along a narrow passage, the walls on either side of which were adorned with indistinct murals that seemed to tell a tale of an ancient and sinister history.
Suddenly, Su Ran, who was walking in front, let out a soft exclamation, and everyone immediately became alert. Lin Feng hurriedly asked, "What's wrong?" Su Ran pointed to a mural on the wall and said, "Look, the runes on this mural seem somewhat similar to the ones we saw on the token."
Upon closer inspection, everyone indeed discovered a certain similarity between the runes on the mural and the runes on the token.
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