Soul travels through the world of immortality

The black-robed leader looked at Li Mingyang and Xiaolong coldly and said in a low voice, "Are you the ones who broke into this place? Hand over the jade pendant and I will spare your life!"

Li Mingyang responded fearlessly: "If you want the jade pendant, come and get it with your ability!" As he said that, he put the jade pendant in his arms and assumed a fighting stance.

The little dragon also roared, spread its wings and flew towards the man in black robe. A fierce battle broke out between the two sides in an instant.

Li Mingyang used the martial arts he had learned to engage in close combat with the man in black robe. Each of his moves contained powerful force, forcing the man in black robe to retreat step by step.

The little dragon used its speed and flexibility to attack the man in black robe in mid-air, spewing out blazing flames that burned the man in black robe into a mess.

However, the strength of the black-robed people should not be underestimated. They cast various strange spells to counterattack Li Mingyang and Xiaolong. For a moment, the palace was shining with light and energy was overflowing.

In the fierce battle, Li Mingyang and Xiaolong looked at each other and saw firm determination in each other's eyes. No matter what happens next, they are ready to face all difficulties together.

As the roar got closer, Li Mingyang and Xiaolong realized that the intruder outside the palace was no ordinary character. Li Mingyang quickly extended his perception and soon found a dense crowd of figures outside the palace. Those men in black were agile and obviously masters who had undergone rigorous training. Their aura was deep and powerful, which made people alert.

"Xiaolong, can you sense their number?" Li Mingyang frowned, feeling a little uneasy. He knew that the strength of these invaders should not be underestimated. If he could not deal with them in time, the consequences would be disastrous.

"There are about twenty people, and they all seem to carry special weapons that can weaken or even resist the monks' magic power." Xiaolong's voice seemed a little solemn. Its dragon eyes flashed with light, paying close attention to the movements outside.

"It seems that they are well prepared. We must be careful." Li Mingyang took a deep breath and his expression became more serious. He knew that the enemy he faced this time was unusual and he needed to go all out to protect himself and the treasures in the palace.

At this moment, there was a sudden violent crash from the palace gate, as if the entire palace was shaking. Then, a powerful force suddenly erupted, blasting the gate into pieces. A group of men in black poured into the palace like a tide, holding strange weapons and exuding a frightening aura.

These men in black acted swiftly and coordinated well, occupying the advantageous position in an instant. Their eyes revealed greed and ferocity, and they were obviously here for the treasures in the palace. One of the men in black sneered, "Hand over all the treasures on you, otherwise you will never leave here alive!"

Li Mingyang's eyes turned cold, and he rushed towards the man in black. His hand flashed with light, and a sharp sword energy whistled out, directly pressing the opponent's vital point. At the same time, Xiaolong also spread his wings, and a ball of fire spewed out of his mouth, sweeping towards the other men in black. A fierce battle began...

Li Mingyang went forward fearlessly, his hand flashing with dazzling light, a sharp sword condensed by the power of a giant dragon appeared in his palm. At the same time, the little dragon quickly turned into a bright stream of light, hovering around Li Mingyang, ready to cast powerful spells at any time to assist Li Mingyang in the battle.

When the men in black saw this scene, they all laughed hideously, waving various weapons in their hands and rushing towards Li Mingyang aggressively. Facing so many enemies, Li Mingyang calmly observed the situation around him. He knew that he could not compete with so many enemies at the same time, so he decisively decided to adopt the tactic of defeating them one by one.

In an instant, his figure flashed like lightning and disappeared from the spot. Then, he appeared behind a man in black like a ghost. He swung the long sword in his hand lightly, and the weapon of the man in black was cut off instantly. Then he took advantage of the situation and knocked the man in black away fiercely.

Seeing this, the other men in black immediately swarmed over, trying to suppress Li Mingyang with their absolute advantage in numbers. However, Li Mingyang did not panic. He cleverly used his own speed advantage to flexibly shuttle back and forth among the crowd. Every time he attacked, he accurately hit the enemy's vital parts, causing the opponent to retreat again and again.

At the same time, the little dragon was not idle either, it circled in the air, spewing blue flames from its mouth, temporarily freezing the movements of several men in black. This surprised and confused the men in black, who originally thought they had the situation under control, but were easily broken by a little dragon.

Then, the little dragon turned into a golden lightning and rushed into the crowd at an astonishing speed, using its hard scales to knock several enemies away. Its attack was like a storm, catching the men in black off guard.

The battle lasted for a while. Although the black-clad men were numerous, they gradually fell into disadvantage under the tacit cooperation of Li Mingyang and Xiaolong. Finally, with the fall of the last black-clad man, this sudden attack came to a temporary end.

"It looks like we have successfully repelled them." Li Mingyang took a breath and looked back at Xiaolong, with a trace of fatigue in his eyes. Xiaolong stopped in the air and returned to his normal appearance, as if nothing had happened.

However, Xiaolong's eyes revealed a worry: "However, these people will obviously not give up. We should leave here as soon as possible and find a safe place before making further plans."

Li Mingyang nodded in agreement. He knew that if he continued to stay here, he might be attacked by the men in black again. So the two of them quickly packed their bags, took a few important treasures, and left the underground palace.

Outside the palace, they found a hidden exit that led directly out of the mountain. The two quietly left along this path and stopped to rest only after they were far away from the cave.

"Where are we going now?" Xiaolong asked.

"First, we need to find out the origins of these men in black and why they want to seize the dragon's treasure." Li Mingyang said thoughtfully, "Perhaps we can find some clues in the nearby towns."

"I think we should go to the nearby town to find out the situation." Li Mingyang said with a frown.

Xiaolong nodded in agreement: "Well, maybe we can get some useful information from there."

So, they decided to go to the nearest town, hoping to find out more about the dragon and the mysterious power there. On the way to the town, Li Mingyang and Xiaolong remained highly vigilant to prevent being attacked again.

"We must be careful this time!" Li Mingyang whispered to Xiaolong.

The little dragon nodded, with a determined light in its eyes. They moved forward cautiously, keeping an eye on the surroundings. At the same time, they were also thinking about the next plan and how to better use the power left by the dragon to deal with future challenges.

As night fell, the sky was shrouded in darkness. Li Mingyang and Xiaolong quickened their pace, hoping to reach the town as soon as possible.

Finally, they saw the lights in the distance, which was the symbol of the town. The two breathed a sigh of relief, but still did not dare to let down their guard.

As night fell, the two finally arrived at their destination. In this quiet town, people had already fallen asleep and the streets were silent.

Li Mingyang decided to find an inn to rest for a night and then start the investigation tomorrow. He and Xiaolong walked into an inn and booked two rooms.

However, the moment they stepped into the inn, an unexpected person appeared in front of them. This person looked very mysterious, wearing a black robe and a mask on his face, making it difficult to see his face.

"Who are you? Why are you here?" the man asked coldly.

Li Mingyang and Xiaolong looked at each other, and a sense of vigilance surged in their hearts. Could it be that this person knew their identities? Or was he just an ordinary passerby?

"We are just passing by and want to find a place to stay overnight." Li Mingyang replied.

The man was silent for a moment, then said, "Okay, but you'd better not cause trouble." After that, he turned and left.

Li Mingyang and Xiaolong watched him leave, their hearts full of doubts. Who is this person? Why is he here? It seems that there are more secrets behind all this waiting for them to uncover...

Under the dim light of the inn, Li Mingyang and Xiaolong suddenly found a stern-looking middle-aged man sitting at a table in the corner, with a sharp gaze, as if he could see through everything. The appearance of this man made the atmosphere in the whole room tense, and Li Mingyang immediately felt an invisible pressure.

"Who are you? Why do you have this reaction?" Li Mingyang asked tentatively, while signaling Xiaolong to stay alert.

The man smiled slightly, revealing a mouthful of white teeth. "My name is Yun Zhonghe, and I'm a hunter who travels far and wide. You two don't look like regulars in this town. I can sense an unusual aura about you."

Li Mingyang was startled. The other party was obviously not an ordinary person, but he did not show too much fear. "We are indeed passing by here and want to inquire about something. I wonder if Brother Yun can provide any help?"

Yun Zhonghe glanced back and forth between Li Mingyang and Xiaolong, as if assessing their worth. "I can help you, but only if you do me a favor. Recently, a number of mysterious men in black have appeared in this area. They seem to be looking for something, and I suspect it has something to do with you."

Hearing this, Li Mingyang's heart moved. This was exactly what he was concerned about. "We are willing to cooperate, but we need to know more information about these men in black."

"Very good," Yun Zhonghe nodded, "But we'd better go to a safer place to talk. There are too many people here, so it's not suitable to discuss sensitive matters."

Li Mingyang thought about it and agreed to the proposal. The three of them came to an empty house in the backyard of the inn. The environment here was quiet and it was indeed a good place for conversation. After sitting down, Yun Zhonghe began to tell what he knew.

"According to my investigation, these men in black are from a secret organization called 'The Shadow Society'. They are powerful and may have powerful supporters behind them. The Shadow Society has been looking for a legendary artifact that is said to give the holder supreme power."

"So is this artifact related to the dragon?" Li Mingyang asked.

Yun Zhonghe nodded. "Indeed. Legend has it that this artifact is a treasure left by an ancient dragon. It can control wind, rain, thunder and lightning, and even manipulate time. And you just escaped from the underground palace, I think you should know what I am talking about."

Li Mingyang was silent for a moment. He knew that Xiaolong was the legendary artifact, but now was not the time to reveal the truth. "We did find some treasures, but we are not sure if they are the artifacts you mentioned. However, since the Shadow Society attaches so much importance to it, we cannot take it lightly."

"You need my protection, and I need your help to find this artifact. We can cooperate with each other." Yun Zhonghe suggested.

Just as Li Mingyang was considering this proposal, suddenly, the doors and windows of the room were shattered by a powerful force, and a group of men in black broke in. Obviously, they tracked them here.

"It seems we have been discovered," Yun Zhonghe's face changed, "Now is not the time to discuss, we must act immediately!"

Li Mingyang and Xiaolong exchanged a glance and immediately prepared for battle. Yun Zhonghe took out a short sword from his bosom. The tip of the sword glowed with a faint blue light, which was obviously a weapon that should not be underestimated.