Chapter Thirty-Nine: Crisis in the Dark
Outside the tavern, Xiaoyao Lang and Yu Linglong were drinking.
Xiaoyao Lang: "It's getting dark soon. Let's find an inn to stay in and set off again tomorrow."
Yu Linglong said unhappily, "You've slept for a whole day and night and haven't had enough sleep yet. If you stay here for another night, you'll waste another day."
Upon hearing this, Xiaoyao Lang said shamelessly, "Alright then, I'll go prepare some dry rations." He then got up and left.
As night fell, Xie Yunfeng and Chunxiang rode swiftly through Mianzhu Town.
Chunxiang: "Thank you, Brother Xie. If we continue on this journey, we should be able to reach Longyang City before dawn!"
Xie Yunfeng: "It should be fine. When we get to Longyang City, we won't take the shortcut through the green mountains. I'll take you to visit the scenic city of mountains and rivers!"
Chunxiang: "Great! I've heard that Shanshui City is a place of beautiful scenery and a gathering place for celebrities and scholars."
Xie Yunfeng: "I guess so, but it's a pity that the peach blossoms will all be past their bloom if we go now!"
Suddenly, the two men, startled from their horses, leaped to their feet. Looking closely, they saw a dozen or so masked men in black, swords drawn, blocking their path. The swords gleamed coldly, exuding a murderous aura. Just as the two men were astonished, a dozen or so swordsmen surrounded them from behind, their blades flashing blindingly, their imposing presence striking the scene.
Xie Yunfeng coldly asked, "Who are you people? Why are you blocking our way?"
At this moment, two men emerged from behind the black-clad group, one wielding a knife and the other a sword. Their figures stood proudly, exuding a murderous aura. The swordsman declared, "Why ask questions of those about to die! Kill!"
At a shout of "Kill!", more than a dozen swordsmen rushed forward, followed by knife-wielders who attacked simultaneously. Instantly, the sounds of swords clashing filled the air, the killing intent soared, and crimson blood stained the swords of the two warriors.
On the nearby rooftop, the mysterious figure wearing a straw hat reappeared. His cold, aloof demeanor and solemn posture suggested he was observing the entire battle.
Xie Yunfeng didn't know who the newcomer was, but he sensed that his opponent's swords and blades were merciless, each move ruthless. He himself held nothing back, every attack a potential kill. But the assassin seemed to be no ordinary person; both his swords and blades were powerful, and he was considered a skilled fighter.
Seeing that four or five of his men had already fallen, the leader of the swordsmen drew his sword and attacked Xie Yunfeng. Xie Yunfeng immediately felt an immense killing intent approaching him and dared not be careless, so he focused his attention to meet the attack.
Chunxiang's swordsmanship was unique and her moves were extremely fast. Several men in black fell, and the rest were seriously injured. The leader of the swordsmen stopped watching, drew his sword, and leaped into the air to slash at Chunxiang. Chunxiang swung her sword to block the attack, but immediately felt a powerful blade force and staggered back several steps.
Swordsman: "Not bad swordsmanship. I hope you won't disappoint me!"
He immediately attacked Chunxiang with a swift blade, its sharp edge splitting the ground. No matter how fast Chunxiang's sword was, the blade was no less formidable. The speed of the man, the speed of the blade, and the power of the blade revealed his unparalleled skill. After a short while, Chunxiang was also at a disadvantage, unable to withstand the thunderous force of his blade.
Xie Yunfeng: "Chunxiang!"
Xie Yunfeng was very worried about Chunxiang, but there was nothing he could do. His opponent's swordsmanship was no less than his own, and she was attacking steadily, making it difficult for him to extricate himself.
Swordsman: "Worry about yourself! Watch out! The sword's cry stirs the wind and clouds!"
The swordsman's footwork shifted rapidly, moving swiftly and unpredictably, his attacks coordinated with his sharp sword. Xie Yunfeng felt the pressure and suddenly channeled his inner energy, unleashing a torrent of cold sword energy. In an instant, a chilling aura swept across the entire area, and the moment the sword struck, several men in black were frozen solid.
The swordsman exclaimed in surprise, "Frosty Sword Technique! Excellent! Ten Thousand Swords Return to One Origin!" The swordsman then channeled his true energy into power, and countless sword blades gathered around his body, pointing directly at Xie Yunfeng.
Seeing this, Xie Yunfeng spun his cold sword rapidly, gathering his strength in a flick to the upper right, and uttered, "Cold Sword Shakes Mountains and Rivers!" As the two forces clashed, the swordsman retreated, blood spilling from the corner of his mouth.
Chunxiang has suffered internal injuries from the knife's force, which temporarily limits her martial arts skills, and her life is in grave danger.
The swordsman shouted, "It's over! Flowing Blade!" He leaped into the air, his figure splitting into three, and three swift blades fell.
Seeing this, Xie Yunfeng hurriedly swung his sword forward to block, and then unleashed another move: "Cold Sword Shakes Mountains and Rivers." The two moves collided, their powerful strikes neutralizing each other.
Chunxiang: "Brother Xie, are you alright?"
Xie Yunfeng: "It's alright. The opponents are too strong. Find a chance for you to leave first, and I'll hold them off."
The swordsman wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and said coldly, "Want to leave? Not so fast!"
Immediately, the two attacked Xie Yunfeng simultaneously. Although their coordination was seamless, Xie Yunfeng's icy sword energy was extremely cold, and if they weren't careful, they would be turned into blocks of ice. They could only use strong defenses, skillfully deflect the attacks, and look for opportunities to attack.
Chunxiang initially wanted to help Xie Yunfeng with his sword, but realizing she was now a burden, she decided it was best to leave first. Having made up her mind, she immediately mounted her horse and prepared to flee. Just then, a mysterious figure appeared from the rooftop, drew his sword, and unleashed a powerful sword strike at Chunxiang. Chunxiang quickly dodged, and her little red horse was instantly cleaved in two.
Chunxiang, in mid-air, swung her sword at the mysterious man, but his swordsmanship and movements were too fast. Chunxiang, already suffering from internal injuries, had her powers restricted and could not fully resist. After a few moments of intercourse, she was wounded in several places, and her life was in danger.
Suddenly, the mysterious man channeled his energy into his left palm, simultaneously launching a swift attack with his right sword. A powerful palm strike landed on Chunxiang, causing her to fall to the ground, coughing up blood. The mysterious man seized the opportunity to attack again, thrusting his sword through the air towards Chunxiang.
Seeing Chunxiang's life in danger and unable to break free, Xie Yunfeng immediately unleashed his chilling energy, wielding his sword and shouting, "Cold Sword Sweeps Across All Directions!" Instantly, countless icy sword blades shot forth with his sword. Upon seeing this, the two warriors with swords and sabers hastily activated their powerful protective abilities, rapidly deflecting and blocking Hao Ran's attacks. Wherever the cold swords reached, a foot of ice formed.
Xie Yunfeng seized the opportunity and quickly blocked the mysterious man's sword. The mysterious man, his sword strike blocked, immediately struck out with his left palm. Xie Yunfeng also raised his palm to meet it, and the two forces were momentarily locked in a stalemate. Having just received a powerful attack, the swordsman saw an opening and quickly thrust his sword at Xie Yunfeng.
Seeing this, Xie Yunfeng fought back the mysterious man with all his might, then turned around, his sword already piercing his right shoulder.
Upon seeing this, Chunxiang shouted, "Brother Xie!" and immediately swung her sword at the swordsman. Before the swordsman could even parry, he drew his sword, thus saving Xie Yunfeng's right arm.
Disregarding his own life, Xie Yunfeng forcefully unleashed his inner energy, unleashing another move, the Cold Sword Shaking Mountains and Rivers. Upon seeing this, the three men in black hurriedly leaped into the air to dodge.
Chunxiang seized the opportunity, hurriedly mounted her horse, grabbed Xie Yunfeng, and fled at breakneck speed.
The men in black had long been wiped out, so the three of them stopped chasing.
Mysterious man: "Damn it, I failed to kill that little bitch!"
The two men with swords and knives removed their masks, revealing themselves to be Nie Han and Shi Jianfeng.
Nie Han: "We have done our best, but it's just that the man in white has an extremely cold internal energy that can freeze things quickly. Combined with his swordsmanship, we were helpless against him for the time being."
Shi Jianfeng: "Not bad! The Frost Sword Technique truly lives up to its reputation!"
The mysterious man said, "Alright, you can all go back now. I will let you know if there are any further plans."
Nie Han: "Please!"
Shi Jianfeng: "Please!"
Then, the three disappeared into the night.
Chunxiang, urging her horse to gallop wildly, fearing pursuit, pushed it even faster. Xie Yunfeng, riding behind, suffered internal injuries and the onset of cold poison due to the forceful use of his superior Frost Sword Technique. His body was chilled, and he gradually lost consciousness.
Chunxiang drove the horse to the tavern, where Xie Yunfeng completely lost consciousness and fell off the horse.
Chunxiang hurriedly dismounted and helped Xie Yunfeng up, calling out, "Brother Xie, Brother Xie?" Her voice was trembling with tears, but there was still no response.
Chunxiang looked around and saw that it was a street, so she helped Xie Yunfeng to a Shahe Inn.
"Thump thump thump thump..."
Shopkeeper: "Here they come! Here they come!" "Oh! Sir, this gentleman is quite badly injured, isn't he?" He helped him inside and then led the horse to the back pavilion.
Chunxiang: "Shopkeeper, could you please boil some water for me?"
Shopkeeper: "No problem, young lady! Help him lie down first, and I'll go get you some hot water right away."
Chunxiang treated Xie Yunfeng's wounds, which were not fatal, but his internal injuries were extremely severe. His vital energy was being depleted, and the cold poison was threatening his life. Chunxiang was at a loss for what to do, so she set up a large basin of firewood to provide temporary warmth for Xie Yunfeng's body.
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