Xiu Qiyu's aura grew even colder, and there was a hint of fatigue between his brows. However, he still held the sword in his hand very steadily.
Among the pack of wolves was a leader, lurking in the shadows, waiting for him to be wounded and reveal a weakness, so that he could deliver a fatal blow.
Several more wolves died at Xiu Qiyu's swordsmanship, and the pungent smell of blood continued to fill the air, soon attracting other wild beasts.
Xiu Qiyu plunged her sword deep into the wolf's waist, destroying its heart with a surge of true energy. Before she could even catch her breath, she felt a sharp wolf claw from behind. It seemed a wolf was approaching Ye Xiruo; it was a wolf. Xiu Qiyu's heart clenched.
Without a moment to think, he turned and pounced on the alpha wolf. The wolf's claws slashed hard across Xiu Qiyu's back, blood flashing. Xiu Qiyu spat out a mouthful of blood; several of his ribs were broken, and he was in great pain.
However, he still drew his sword and charged at the alpha wolf.
Xiu Qiyu even saw the mocking look in the wolf's eyes, and his heart grew even colder. His sword was blocked by a powerful force, and the enormous power surging from the wolf's huge claws continued to pour towards Xiu Qiyu, almost causing him to spit out another mouthful of blood.
The wolf's claw drew even closer to Xiu Qiyu, seemingly about to tear him apart in the next second. Xiu Qiyu's true energy surged, and his sword technique suddenly shifted, aiming fiercely for the alpha wolf's eye.
Although the alpha wolf dodged very quickly, it couldn't outrun Xiu Qiyu's sword. Blood splattered, and the alpha wolf let out a miserable howl before darting into the pack.
Xiu Qiyu's face darkened further, turning him into a demon. These damned wolves had dragged on for too long, and now even more wild beasts were surging in.
Xiu Qiyu drew his sword, and with each flutter of his blood-stained clothes, a flash of blood appeared, and wolves fell one after another, but the alpha wolf still did not make another move.
They're so cunning. Xiu Qiyu isn't going to wait any longer. If they're dragged on here any longer, he and Ye Xiruo might really die here.
As his true energy continued to deplete, Xiu Qiyu's injuries began to flare up. The excruciating pain from his broken ribs made it difficult for him to even draw his sword, and sweat streamed down his pale forehead. Blood stained his back, and his breathing became heavy.
Hidden in the woods, the alpha wolf's remaining left eye gleamed with a deep-seated hatred. Its snow-white claws stretched out, pouncing fiercely, ready to tear Xiu Qiyu to shreds.
Xiu Qiyu's lips curled into a cold smile. "Beast, you've finally fallen for it."
The swirling snowflakes transformed into countless tiny swords, unleashing a barrage of attacks that quickly swallowed the alpha wolf's screams.
After Xiu Qiyu landed a successful blow, his face turned even paler, and blood trickled from the corner of his mouth. However, he remained swift, scooping up Ye Xiruo who was still on the ground and rushing forward.
Ye Xiruo was tied to his front, and the wild beast in front of them, drawn by the scent of blood, charged toward Xiu Qiyu with bloodshot eyes.
Xiu Qiyu's response was always clean and swift, with cold sword light that drew streaks of blood. Regardless of whether the beasts behind him were seriously injured or dead, he would not linger in battle and would disappear in a flash.
The sun had completely set, and the woods began to stir. Many wild animals slowly emerged from their dens, and night was about to fall.
Xiu Qiyu also knew that they had reached a life-or-death situation, and the closest distance to them was still a quarter of an hour away.
Ye Xiruo slept peacefully in his arms, completely unaware that they were on the verge of death.
Xiu Qiyu's true energy was severely depleted, and his injuries were also very serious. However, he did not have time to stop the bleeding and bandage his wounds. He hurriedly swallowed a few medicine pills and started running again.
Just then, Ye Xiruo's aura reached its peak, and a bright green light shone forth. The spiritual energy in the air rushed towards her. Xiu Qiyu, who was closest to her, seemed to have recovered somewhat from her wounds.
However, his expression grew even more grim, the sword light in his eyes flickering. His best option now was to abandon Ye Xiruo and leave alone. He was absolutely certain he could leave the inner circle before nightfall, but Ye Xiruo would certainly die.
However, his sword and his principles forbade him to do so; what difference would that make from disregarding human life? Besides, they had once lived under the same roof.
Xiu Qiyu quickly made a decision, took out a handful of spirit stones and scattered them around Ye Xiruo, hugged his sword, and activated the medicinal power in his body, ready to fight at any time.
No one knows what happened, but Ye Xiruo was able to break through thirty-six major acupoints in such a short time. This is clearly her way of advancing to the Fusion stage. With such a commotion, it would be hard for her not to be discovered.
Xiu Qiyu helplessly discovered that he had become a sitting duck. But there's a saying, "Wait for a rabbit to run into a tree stump," isn't there?
His true energy had recovered by about a third, and his injuries were under control and no longer worsening. Xiu Qiyu had almost no confidence in the upcoming battle, but he could not retreat; Ye Xiruo was right behind him.
He had promised to protect her. The worst outcome was death, and in some people's eyes, his very existence was a disgrace; they wished he had never existed.
The first to arrive was a jet-black vulture. Its sharp eyes allowed it to spot even the slightest changes on the ground in the darkness. Its dark feathers, which could even devour light, were its powerful weapons. When all the feather arrows rained down, few could withstand them. And its sharp claws and beak, gleaming with a cold light, could easily tear through flesh and blood.
Most importantly, they lurk in the darkness, moving like the wind, making them a formidable opponent even for bloodthirsty and ruthless creatures like wolves.
Not far away, the wounded alpha wolf gleamed with green eyes, staring intently at Xiu Qiyu, its eyes filled with deep-seated hatred.
There was also a tiger and a leopard, their spots vibrant, their gait measured. Xiu Qiyu's heart sank to the bottom. These spirit beasts were at most level three; normally, any one of them would flee in terror at the sight of him. But today, he was injured, and the scent of blood couldn't escape the notice of these beasts that had developed sentience. To make matters worse, these three spirit beasts were clearly preparing to attack together; none of them wanted to be the mantis that pounced on him.
The current calm will soon be shattered.
In their eyes, the two young men in front were dead, and their silence at this moment was simply because they hadn't agreed on how to divide the spoils.
No one expected that Xiu Qiyu would make his move ahead of time; his target was the alpha wolf in that hand.
The snow-white sword light embodied Xiu Qiyu's lifelong sword cultivation. Although it looked simple and unadorned, the sword's power was contained within, yet it was not unleashed, possessing the might of thunder.
The alpha wolf, its only remaining eye filled with deep-seated hatred, lunged forward.
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