The man in black robes extended a long, slender finger, pointing at Sima Yan, who was bound by the Soul-Locking Chains, his tone tinged with smugness:
“This formation has long been integrated with Sima Yan’s life. Even if you destroy the core of the formation, he will not survive.”
The man in black robes said coldly, "It would be easier if we all died here together."
Before he finished speaking, the man in black robes suddenly flashed and appeared behind Zhao Yuwei like a ghost.
A flash of cold light appeared, and a sharp longsword was already pressed against Zhao Yuwei's fair neck.
"Watch out!" Xiao Feng shouted, a hint of alertness flashing in his eyes.
Almost at the same instant, Xiao Feng's long sword flew out of his hand and shot away like lightning.
With a loud clang, Xiao Feng's sword clashed violently with the black-robed man's weapon, sparks flying everywhere.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, the woman in red, who had been restrained by Xiao Feng, suddenly flipped over and, without anyone noticing, produced a dagger, which she then stabbed fiercely at Xiao Feng's back.
"Xiao Feng, watch out behind you!" Zhao Yuwei shouted quickly.
At the same time, Zhao Yuwei quickly formed hand seals, and a faint blue light emanated from her fingertips.
She uttered a low shout, and a crystal-clear ice talisman appeared out of thin air, shooting towards the woman in red.
Wherever the ice runes passed, tiny ice crystals condensed in the air, producing a soft "crackling" sound.
The woman in red was unable to dodge in time and was struck on the right arm by the rune, instantly freezing her into an ice sculpture.
"Ah!" The woman in red screamed, and the dagger clattered to the ground.
The icy rune left several deep, bone-revealing wounds on her body. Blood flowed down the wounds, leaving glaring red streaks on the ground.
"You dare hurt me!" The woman in red glared at Zhao Yuwei, her eyes blazing with fury.
She stared intently at Zhao Yuwei, her eyes filled with murderous intent, like a ferocious beast about to pounce on its prey.
A slight, cold smile appeared on her lips: "Little brat, you're asking for it! You dare hurt me? I'll make you wish you were dead!"
Before she finished speaking, the woman in red quickly formed a hand seal.
Her fingers moved nimbly, weaving together to form intricate patterns.
Her ten fingers flew about as if dancing.
As the hand seals were completed, a scorching aura burst forth from her body.
Suddenly, a pair of enormous wings appeared behind the woman in red.
These wings were as red as the blazing sun, radiating a chilling aura of power.
Every feather on its wings seemed to be burning, radiating a dazzling light.
The temperature in the entire space suddenly rose, as if we were in a giant furnace.
Seeing this, Zhao Yuwei dared not delay and immediately formed a hand seal.
Her fingers moved deftly, forming a mysterious hand seal.
As magic was poured in, a semi-transparent barrier condensed and took shape in front of her.
However, the fiery wings on the woman in red suddenly trembled, and countless tiny flames rushed towards Zhao Yuwei like a meteor shower.
These flames carried astonishingly high temperatures, evaporating the air into white mist wherever they passed.
They slammed hard against Zhao Yuwei's barrier, making a piercing hissing sound.
Although Zhao Yuwei's barrier was sturdy, it began to crack under the continuous attack of flames.
She could feel the barrier melting away little by little, and a sense of anxiety welled up inside her.
At this critical moment, Zhao Yuwei's gaze fell on the woman in red again.
This time, she seemed to have seen through something, and a flash of understanding appeared in her eyes.
She turned to look at Xiao Feng, who was fiercely fighting the man in black robes, and shouted, "Xiao Feng, be careful! This woman's true form is the Vermilion Bird! Her strength is probably far beyond our imagination!"
Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Xiao Feng's eyes.
Vermilion Bird?
The Four Guardian Beasts?
If that's the case, then what is this guy in front of him?
Upon hearing this, the woman in red smiled coldly, a hint of approval flashing in her eyes.
Her voice burned like flames: "Heh, little girl, you've seen through my true form? You're quite clever. But cleverness can backfire. Now that you know my identity, I can't let you live!"
Before she finished speaking, the flames on the woman in red suddenly surged, burning around her like a blazing sun.
The flames were deep red, interspersed with golden streaks, and emitted a suffocatingly high temperature.
The air distorted due to the extreme heat, forming ripples of heat.
Facing the towering flames, Zhao Yuwei gritted her teeth and her hands formed ever-changing hand seals.
Fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead, and streaks of icy blue runes swirled around her, forming a semi-transparent protective shield.
However, under the red-clad woman's furious fire attack, the protective shield began to crack and creak under the strain.
Zhao Yuwei's breathing became rapid; she could feel the heat of the flames gradually breaking through her defenses.
"I can't give up, I absolutely can't!" she cried silently in her heart, while constantly mobilizing the spiritual power within her body in an attempt to repair the damaged protective shield.
At the same time, Xiao Feng was engaged in a fierce battle with the man in black robes.
"If the woman in red is Suzaku, then what is this man in black robes?"
Xiao Feng narrowed his eyes, his mind racing as he looked at the black-robed man in front of him.
"The Four Divine Beasts...Vermilion Bird, Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Black Tortoise..."
Suddenly, an idea flashed through Xiao Feng's mind.
A glint of light flashed in his eyes, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly.
"If I'm not mistaken, this man in black robes is very likely Xuanwu!"
With this in mind, Xiao Feng quickly devised a plan.
He waved his hands and uttered a low shout: "Water Curtain Heavenly Splendor!"
In an instant, countless water droplets appeared out of thin air, weaving together to form a huge water curtain in the air.
The water curtain acts like a mirror, reflecting a dazzling array of colors.
These water droplets were not ordinary water, but rather a spell imbued with Xiao Feng's powerful immortal energy.
Immediately afterwards, a faint golden light emanated from Xiao Feng's entire body.
This layer of light, though seemingly thin, contains powerful defensive capabilities.
"Immortal Power Protects Me!" Xiao Feng shouted, and his entire body shot towards the black-robed man like a bolt of lightning.
The man in black robes seemed to have not expected Xiao Feng to launch such a fierce attack, and was slightly taken aback.
Just as Xiao Feng's sword was about to pierce the black-robed man, a tense atmosphere filled the air.
However, the man in the black robe reacted extremely quickly.
He suddenly turned around, and Xiao Feng's sword grazed his body, striking him heavily on the back with a loud clang.
Xiao Feng was overjoyed: "Just as I thought!"
Behind the man in the black robe, a huge tortoise shell was faintly visible.
"Xuanwu!" Xiao Feng exclaimed in surprise.
"I was right! This man in black robes is actually the incarnation of Xuanwu!"
Xiao Feng quickly took a few steps back, increasing the distance between himself and the man in black robes.
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