The Return of Stars to the Jianghu

Chapter 174 Five people work together to kill the Phantom Pavilion Master

The men in black quickly arrived before them. A flicker of surprise crossed their eyes when they saw that Luo Yifei had awakened and was gripping the greatsword. However, this surprise was quickly replaced by cold indifference.

"Hmph, a mere Body Refinement Realm brat dares to be our enemy?" a man in black sneered, then swung his knife at Luo Yifei.

Undeterred, Luo Yifei raised his greatsword to meet the attack. The two forces collided in mid-air, producing a deafening roar. Surprisingly, the seemingly heavy greatsword moved with incredible agility in Luo Yifei's hands, easily deflecting the black-clad man's attack.

The men in black's expressions changed slightly, clearly not expecting Luo Yifei to possess such strength. However, they did not back down, but instead drew their weapons, preparing to surround and attack Luo Yifei.

Surrounded by formidable enemies, Luo Yifei took a deep breath, his spiritual energy surging within him. He knew he had to give it his all to protect his companions and uncover the conspiracy behind it all. So, he gripped his greatsword tightly, a resolute glint in his eyes, preparing for the impending battle.

At that moment, Nan Tian, ​​Qi Yuan, Shen Lixi, and Su An also woke up.

The four awoke to the sight before them, instantly snapping them to attention. A palpable sense of danger loomed over them. Nan Tian quickly rose, his sharp gaze sweeping across the surroundings as he released a faint but resolute fluctuation of spiritual energy to pinpoint the location of any enemies. Qi Yuan, on the other hand, immediately checked the physical condition of himself and his companions, ensuring everyone was in peak condition for the upcoming battle.

Shen Lixi sighed softly, a delicate folding fan appearing in her hand without her noticing. She gently unfolded it, the landscape pattern painted on the fan seemingly containing some mysterious power, ready to deal with any unforeseen events. She whispered to Luo Yifei, "It seems we've really been caught up in a big mess, but don't worry, we'll face it together."

Su An seemed somewhat bewildered, but quickly regained his composure. He recalled everything that had happened, especially the clues about the Illusionary Star Pearl, and pondered silently. He looked at Luo Yifei, a resolute glint in his eyes: "Brother Luo, no matter what conspiracy lies behind this, we cannot sit idly by. The Illusionary Star Pearl is of paramount importance; we must protect it and uncover the truth at the same time."

Luo Yifei nodded, his gaze sweeping over his companions. Feeling their trust and support, a warm feeling welled up inside him. He gripped his greatsword tightly, the tip pointing at the man in black, and said in a deep voice, "That's right, we are a team. No matter what difficulties we face, we must fight side by side. Now, let's prove that with our actions!"

As Luo Yifei finished speaking, the five of them charged at the man in black, and a fierce battle erupted instantly. Luo Yifei wielded his greatsword, each swing accompanied by a thunderous roar, showcasing astonishing power and skill. Nan Tian, ​​adept at agility, weaved through the enemies, delivering fatal blows. Qi Yuan used his precise control over spiritual energy to provide necessary support and protection for his teammates. Shen Lixi's folding fan not only deflected enemy attacks but also unleashed dazzling illusions to disrupt the enemy's mind. Meanwhile, Su An constantly sought opportunities, attempting to use his understanding of spiritual treasures to find the key to unraveling the man in black's scheme.

The battle continued, and although the men in black outnumbered the others, their coordinated efforts with the five of them gradually began to falter. However, just when everyone thought victory was imminent, a leader suddenly emerged from among the men in black. He was clad in a black robe, his face hidden in the shadow of his hood, revealing only a pair of cold eyes.

"Hmph, a few mere brats dare to challenge our authority." The leader sneered, then waved his hand, and the surrounding space began to distort, with a powerful spiritual energy wave spreading outwards from him.

The five men tensed, realizing their leader was no ordinary person. They quickly huddled together, back to back, to defend against the impending attack. Luo Yifei even raised his greatsword high, ready for this final battle.

"No matter who you are, no matter how deep your schemes run, we will not let you succeed!" Luo Yifei's voice was firm and powerful, echoing in the night sky. The five exchanged smiles, their eyes filled with confidence and anticipation for the future. They knew that this battle was not just about survival, but also about protecting the beliefs and justice in their hearts.

The leader's sneer deepened, his black robes billowing even without wind, as if the very air trembled under his will. "Belief and justice? Before absolute power, these are nothing but illusions. But since you are so persistent, then let me destroy them all with my own hands!"

The words had barely left his lips when the leader flashed into view, instantly appearing before Luo Yifei and striking him in the chest with a palm strike carrying earth-shattering force. Luo Yifei didn't flinch, parrying with his greatsword. The two forces collided fiercely once more, creating visible ripples of spiritual energy. However, this time, Luo Yifei clearly felt the pressure; his greatsword even seemed to tremble slightly.

At this critical moment, Shen Lixi lightly waved her folding fan, and a dazzling streak of light flashed across the night sky, precisely striking the leader's gaze and causing him to falter. Taking advantage of the opportunity, Nan Tian flashed forward, his sword flashing like a dragon, aiming straight for the leader's vitals. But the leader reacted extremely quickly, his figure blurring again, easily dodging Nan Tian's fatal blow.

"Hmph, a mere trick." The leader sneered, then formed a hand seal, and the spiritual energy of the entire battlefield seemed to be drawn by him, forming a huge vortex of spiritual energy that tightly bound the five people within it.

Faced with this sudden turn of events, the five men's expressions turned grave, but they did not give up. Luo Yifei roared, his spiritual energy surging, and the giant sword shone brightly, forcefully cleaving through the spiritual energy chains binding him. Qi Yuan quickly set up a spiritual array on the ground, attempting to stabilize the turbulent spiritual energy field around him. Shen Lixi and Su An worked in perfect harmony, one using illusions to confuse the enemy, while the other sought an opportunity to deliver a devastating blow.

Nan Tian was the most aggressive, knowing full well that in such a battle, any hesitation could be fatal. Therefore, he charged towards the leader almost recklessly, putting all his strength into every sword strike, and did not back down even when hit by the opponent's spiritual energy.

The battle has reached its climax. The contest between the five and their leader is no longer just a contest of strength, but a clash of wills and beliefs. On this battlefield ravaged by spiritual energy, every second is filled with unknowns and dangers.

However, just as everyone was about to exhaust all their strength, an unexpected change occurred. The leader suddenly showed a look of pain on his face, his body began to tremble violently, and the powerful vortex of spiritual energy collapsed. It turned out that in his previous attempt to quickly increase his strength, he had forcibly fused with some unstable spiritual object, and now the backlash was finally starting.

Seeing this, the five immediately seized the opportunity and launched a final attack on the leader. With their combined strength, the leader was finally unable to withstand the blow, was severely injured, and flew backward, crashing heavily to the ground, unable to move again.

After confirming that they were temporarily safe, the five picked up their belongings scattered on the ground. These items had been forcibly taken from them by their leader. However, before the leader could collect them, Luo Yifei, who had just woken up, attacked him with the Xuan Tian Sword, causing the items to fall to the ground.