A fierce battle ensued between the group and the men in black inside the abandoned house.
The sounds of clashing swords filled the air, each collision sending out dazzling sparks that shone brightly in the dim light.
Chao Yuan was agile and wielded his long sword with such speed and precision that the men in black all gave way wherever he went.
Her eyes were sharp as lightning, constantly watching the movements of the surrounding enemies, looking for an opportunity to break through the encirclement.
She suddenly turned around, and the blade sliced across the throat of a man in black, blood gushing out instantly and staining the ground beneath her feet.
Ye Yu held two swords, which flew up and down in his hands like two nimble silver snakes.
He moved with incredible speed among the men in black, leaving a trail of blood and carnage in his wake.
Each swing of his sword precisely targeted the enemy's vital points, deterring the men in black from approaching easily.
Although Ning Yuyuan was setting up a formation, he was also keeping a close eye on the battle.
The light flickered erratically, sometimes bright and dazzling, sometimes dim, which caused varying degrees of hindrance to the man in black's movements.
Fine beads of sweat gradually appeared on her forehead, clearly indicating that maintaining such a massive formation was quite taxing on her, but she gritted her teeth and desperately tried to stabilize the formation, striving to gain more combat advantages for her comrades.
Yin Yuyao was even more valiant, wielding her long sword as if she were in an empty field.
Each shout seemed to carry immense power, shaking the enemy's mind.
Her long sword slashed down fiercely, cleaving a man in black in two from the shoulder. The bloody scene startled the other men in black, causing them to slow their movements.
However, the number of men in black was simply too great, and despite their valiant efforts, they were unable to completely escape their predicament in the short term. As time passed, they gradually felt their strength waning, and their movements became less agile and swift than before.
Just then, a sinister laugh suddenly came from deep within the house. The laugh seemed to penetrate one's soul, sending chills down one's spine.
Everyone was startled and instinctively looked in the direction from which the laughter came. They saw a mysterious person dressed in a black robe and wearing a bamboo hat slowly walk out.
"You bunch of reckless fools, daring to come here and cause trouble, you're just asking for it!" The mysterious man's voice was low and hoarse, carrying a chilling aura.
Chao Yuan roared, "You're the mastermind? What conspiracy are you plotting? Tell us the truth!"
The mysterious man sneered, "Hmph, you think you can figure out my plan? Today is your death day!" With that, he waved his hand lightly, and the already fierce attacks of the men in black became even more ferocious.
Everyone secretly groaned, but there was no way out now, so they could only grit their teeth and continue fighting.
Ye Yu shouted, "Don't panic, everyone! If we work together, we'll definitely break through their defenses!"
Upon hearing this, everyone rallied and once again engaged in a fierce battle with the man in black.
Ning Yuyuan also tried her best to maximize the power of the formation and restrict the black-clad man's movements as much as possible.
Chen Xiao seized an opportunity and charged towards the mysterious man. She wanted to capture the leader first, hoping that by subduing this mysterious man, she could solve all the mysteries and end the battle as soon as possible.
The mysterious man remained calm and unhurried. Just as Chen Xiao was about to approach him, he flashed and disappeared from the spot in an instant.
Chen Xiao was shocked to find that his attack had missed. Just as he was wondering what was going on, he suddenly felt a chill run down his spine.
She quickly turned around, only to see the mysterious man had appeared behind him at some point, holding a dagger that emitted a cold, eerie light, and thrusting it toward his chest.
At the critical moment, Chao Yuan reacted quickly and threw his longsword with all his might.
The longsword flashed like a shooting star, striking the mysterious man's wrist with precision, and the dagger fell to the ground with a clang.
Chen Xiao took the opportunity to step back a few steps and meet up with Chao Yuan. The two looked at each other and saw solemnity and determination in each other's eyes.
"This mysterious person is not easy to deal with, everyone be careful!" Chao Yuan shouted a warning to everyone.
At this moment, the men in black seemed to have received some orders and suddenly changed their tactics. Instead of launching a relentless attack, they began to systematically encircle the group, attempting to defeat them one by one.
The group's situation became increasingly difficult. They stood back to back, forming a tight defensive circle, and warily watched the approaching enemies.
Ning Yuyuan's formation was beginning to crumble due to his exhaustion, and its light was becoming increasingly dim.
Just when everyone felt the situation was extremely critical, suddenly, a loud horn sounded outside the house.
The sound of the horn seemed to carry a powerful force, invigorating everyone's spirits.
Immediately afterwards, a group of warriors clad in silver armor surged into the house like a tide.
The leading soldier, holding a long spear, looked imposing; he was the reinforcement that Chao Yuan and his group had contacted earlier.
"Haha, our reinforcements have arrived! Everyone, give it your all and take them all down!" Ye Yu shouted excitedly.
With the arrival of reinforcements, the situation was instantly reversed.
The well-trained silver-armored warriors quickly coordinated with the others and launched a fierce counterattack against the men in black.
Seeing that things were not going well, the mysterious man tried to take the opportunity to slip away.
But Chao Yuan and Chen Xiao wouldn't let him succeed. They exchanged a glance and chased after the mysterious man at the same time.
The mysterious man turned left and right in the house, trying to shake off the two men's pursuit, but Chao Yuan and Chen Xiao held on tightly.
Finally, in a remote corner, the mysterious man was cornered.
"Don't come any closer, or you'll regret it!" the mysterious man shouted, his voice trembling with fear.
Chao Yuan sneered: "Hmph, you're the one who should be regretting it now. Tell me, what conspiracy are you plotting?"
The mysterious man gritted his teeth, suddenly pulled a small black ball from his pocket, and slammed it hard onto the ground.
The small ball exploded instantly, and a plume of black smoke billowed out, instantly enveloping the mysterious figure.
When the smoke cleared, the mysterious man had vanished without a trace.
Chao Yuan stamped her foot in frustration, but at this moment she could only go back to reunite with the others and deal with the current situation.
With the combined efforts of everyone and reinforcements, the men in black were quickly subdued.
The battle inside the mansion finally came to an end. Although everyone was exhausted, their hearts were filled with doubts. Who exactly was that mysterious person? What kind of conspiracy was he plotting?
After a short rest, the group began to search the house carefully, hoping to find some clues about the identity of the mysterious person and the conspiracy.
They searched each room one by one, leaving no corner unchecked.
Finally, in a secret room in the house, they discovered some letters and blueprints. After careful examination, everyone's expressions grew increasingly grave.
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