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Shi Jiao watched with interest the fierce battle between his white wolf and Lu Xiuyuan. The white wolf was Shi Jiao's spirit beast, and he sent it to attack Lu Xiuyuan. There was a hostile relationship between the two, and Shi Jiao stood aside and observed the entire battle process.

The white wolf showed the great strength of Shi Jiao, and each attack was extremely fierce and powerful. It was agile and fearless and fought fiercely with Lu Xiuyuan, trying to defeat him.

Lu Xiuyuan showed extraordinary fighting skills and adaptability. He was agile and alert, always keeping alert, trying his best to find a way to deal with the white wolf. Although he was at a disadvantage, he did not retreat, fought hard, and showed his tenacious will and brave spirit.

Throughout the battle, Shi Jiao paid close attention to every move and change of both sides, trying to find the opponent's weaknesses and flaws so as to launch a fatal blow at the critical moment.

As the battle progressed, the offensive and defensive actions of both sides became more intense, and every confrontation was a life-and-death struggle. Shi Jiao's eyes flashed with a cunning light, and he was waiting for the best opportunity to give Lu Xiuyuan a fatal blow.

In this life-and-death duel, who will have the last laugh and who will be the ultimate winner, everything is still unknown.

Shi Jiao suddenly took action and set up a magic circle around him. This magic circle exuded a gloomy atmosphere, making the whole scene even more weird and tense. Lu Xiuyuan felt that the air around him seemed to solidify, and a strong sense of oppression came over him.

The white wolf also felt the change in the magic circle, its eyes became more fierce, and its body exuded a majestic murderous aura. It seemed to be enraged, and attacked Lu Xiuyuan more fiercely, roaring and showing amazing strength and speed.

Lu Xiuyuan's heart tightened, he knew the situation had become more dangerous. This magic circle might be Shi Jiao's trump card, he had to find a way to crack it as soon as possible, otherwise he would fall into a passive situation.

Under the pressure of the magic circle, Lu Xiuyuan felt that his blood flow became slow and his spiritual power was also affected. He tried his best to protect himself from the attack of the white wolf, while looking for the flaws of the magic circle.

Shi Jiao stood aside, watching the whole scene with cold eyes, his eyes full of ridicule and threats. He knew that the magic circle he had set up had worked, and now he just had to wait for Lu Xiuyuan to fall into a desperate situation, and then defeat him in one fell swoop.

As time passed, the situation became more and more tense. Lu Xiuyuan was under tremendous pressure. He had to find a way out of the magic circle, otherwise he would not be able to escape. Shi Jiao watched coldly from the side, waiting for the final victory.

Lu Xiuyuan was shocked and said that Shi Jiao was not trustworthy and did not follow martial ethics. Didn't he say that he would not fight? He felt angry and disappointed because Shi Jiao had clearly agreed to a one-on-one fight before, but now he suddenly took action and set up a magic circle, putting him in an extremely passive situation.

When Shi Jiao heard Lu Xiuyuan's question, he just sneered and ignored it. He stared at Lu Xiuyuan with indifference, as if he was looking at an insignificant little character.

"Rules? Martial ethics? Hahaha!" Shi Jiao's voice was full of disdain and ridicule. "In this world, rules and martial ethics are just fig leaves for the weak. In my eyes, only strength is the most important."

As soon as he finished speaking, the energy in the magic circle began to become more violent, and the white wolf's attack became more fierce. Lu Xiuyuan felt more and more pressured, and he knew that he had to find a breakthrough as soon as possible, otherwise the situation would become even more unfavorable.

Faced with Shi Jiao's arrogant attitude, Lu Xiuyuan was filled with anger and determination. He decided not to passively take the beating anymore, but to fight back and defeat the enemy in front of him at all costs.

Lu Xiuyuan finally put on the Phoenix Red Gold Armor, which was his last trump card and his strongest defense. He felt the powerful energy emanating from the Phoenix Red Gold Armor, and his heart was filled with confidence and determination.

Lu Xiuyuan's eyes flashed with a sharp light as he took out the fine steel sword. This sword was his powerful weapon, and it had fought alongside him in countless battles, witnessing his growth and tenacity.

Shi Jiao saw Lu Xiuyuan wearing the Phoenix Red Gold Armor and holding the fine steel sword, and a trace of disdain and anger flashed in his eyes. He didn't expect Lu Xiuyuan to have such a powerful trump card, but this did not make him retreat, but aroused his stronger desire to fight.

"Humph, do you think this can change the situation?" Shi Jiao sneered, his eyes flashing with provocation, "With your ability, you are still in my hands."

Lu Xiuyuan ignored Shi Jiao's provocation, he held the fine steel sword tightly, ready for the next battle. He knew that this battle would determine whether he could escape from danger and regain his freedom.

Lu Xiuyuan gradually fell into a disadvantage in the fierce battle with the white wolf. The white wolf was huge and powerful, and every attack was amazing, making it difficult for Lu Xiuyuan to resist.

Although Lu Xiuyuan swung the fine steel sword in his hand vigorously, trying to compete with the white wolf, his strength was obviously not enough to match it. The white wolf's claws and sharp teeth flashed fiercely on the battlefield, and from time to time they cut through the air, posing a fatal threat to Lu Xiuyuan.

Although Lu Xiuyuan was seriously injured, his will remained firm. He kept looking for the White Wolf's flaws, trying to find an opportunity to counterattack. Sometimes he dodged, sometimes he counterattacked. Although he was in a dangerous situation, he was not discouraged and was unwilling to give up.

Lu Xiuyuan's inspiration flashed through his mind like a bolt of lightning, and he began to think about why Shi Jiao didn't do it himself. Perhaps it wasn't because he was disdainful, but because of deeper considerations.

Perhaps Shi Jiao did not want to expose his strength and identity too much. He might be observing Lu Xiuyuan's strength and trying to get more information from his performance. Or, Shi Jiao might want to test Lu Xiuyuan's ability through the battle of White Wolf in order to better understand his opponent.

No matter what Shi Jiao's purpose was, Lu Xiuyuan knew that he had to go all out and not make any mistakes. In this life-and-death struggle with the White Wolf, he had to do his best to win, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous.

Lu Xiuyuan calmly thought about the tactics. He knew that when shooting a person, one should shoot the horse first, and when capturing a thief, one should capture the leader first. Therefore, he decided to attack Shi Jiao first, trying to resolve the source of the battle as soon as possible.

With the powerful defense of the Phoenix Red Gold Armor and the sharpness of the fine steel sword, Lu Xiuyuan rushed towards Shi Jiao. He used his quick body movements and flexible skills to try to find Shi Jiao's flaws and give him a fatal blow.

Amid the roar of the white wolf, Lu Xiuyuan and Shi Jiao started a life-and-death struggle. He knew that only by defeating Shi Jiao could he gain freedom and leave this dangerous place.

Shi Jiao was shocked and surprised. He did not expect that Lu Xiuyuan could see through his plan. As a member of the Spirit Beast Mountain, he was famous for taming spirit beasts, but his own strength was relatively weak.

Faced with the sudden situation, Shi Jiao was caught off guard. He did not expect Lu Xiuyuan to be so smart and see through his tricks. This unexpected situation made him feel at a loss, and a sense of frustration surged in his heart.

However, as a member of the Spirit Beast Mountain, Shi Jiao was not without combat ability. Although his personal strength was relatively weak, he still had his own methods and skills to deal with Lu Xiuyuan. He decided to do his best to resist Lu Xiuyuan's attack and buy time to mobilize more forces.

Shi Jiao hurriedly called back the white wolf, hoping it could protect him. The white wolf followed its master's orders and approached quickly, but its appearance did not stop Lu Xiuyuan.

Although the white wolf was as fast as lightning, Lu Xiuyuan seemed to have expected this move. He still walked firmly and approached Shi Jiao without fear. The white wolf bared its fangs and claws, trying to intercept Lu Xiuyuan's advance, but Lu Xiuyuan easily dodged its attack and continued to move towards Shi Jiao.

Shi Jiao was extremely anxious when he saw this. He knew that if he was caught by Lu Xiuyuan, the consequences would be disastrous. Therefore, he had to find a way to stop Lu Xiuyuan from moving forward and find a chance to escape.

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Shi Jiao was anxiously thinking about what to do. He realized that if he didn't take action immediately, it might be too late. Seeing Lu Xiuyuan getting closer and closer, he decided to issue a new order to the White Wolf.

"White Wolf, stop him! Don't let him get close!" Shi Jiao ordered anxiously.

The white wolf obeyed its master's orders and increased its attack power, but Lu Xiuyuan showed excellent evasion and counterattack capabilities. He flexibly dodged the white wolf's teeth and claws while constantly charging forward.

Shi Jiao felt his heart tighten. He knew that the current situation was extremely unfavorable to him. He had to find a way to get out of this passive situation, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous.

At this moment, Shi Jiao's eyes lit up, and he thought of a plan. He suddenly stopped retreating, turned around to face Lu Xiuyuan, and showed a strange smile.

"Lu Xiuyuan, do you think you can defeat me easily?" Shi Jiao's voice was full of sarcasm and provocation.

Lu Xiuyuan stopped and looked at Shi Jiao warily, with a sense of foreboding in his heart. He knew that Shi Jiao was no ordinary person and he had to be careful in dealing with his next move.

Shi Jiao slowly raised his arm, and a strange rune began to condense in his hand, emitting a gloomy aura. This was an ancient spell that could imprison the enemy's will and make it completely unable to resist.

Lu Xiuyuan sensed something was wrong, and he immediately focused his attention, but Shi Jiao's spell had already been activated. An invisible force surged towards him, locking his mind firmly in place, making him unable to move.

"Hahaha, it seems that you are still no match for me, Shi Jiao!" Shi Jiao smiled proudly. The runes in his hand became brighter and brighter, and the power of the seal became stronger and stronger.

Lu Xiuyuan tried his best to resist the suppression from Shi Jiao, but he found that his body was completely out of control and his thinking became slow.

At this moment, a powerful force suddenly emerged in the depths of Lu Xiuyuan's heart. A familiar yet unfamiliar breath spread, making him feel an unprecedented power surging into his body.

Lu Xiuyuan felt a strong force surge in his heart, as if it was a force from ancient times supporting him. He tried to mobilize the spiritual power in his body, trying to resist Shi Jiao's spell.

As he worked harder, the ancient power grew stronger, Shi Jiao's spell began to waver, and tiny cracks appeared between the runes.

Lu Xiuyuan felt that his will became firmer. He was no longer bound, but became one with the mysterious power, turning into a powerful impact force.

Shi Jiao was shocked to find that his spell had been defeated. He tried to cast it again, but it was too late. Lu Xiuyuan broke free and quickly pounced on Shi Jiao.

He held a fine steel sword in his hand and stabbed it at Shi Jiao's vitals like lightning. Shi Jiao could only dodge in panic and was almost stabbed.

"This is impossible!" Shi Jiao roared angrily, "How can you resist my spell?"

Lu Xiuyuan sneered, with a determined light flashing in his eyes, "Because I am not someone who can be easily defeated!"

He launched another attack, forcing Shi Jiao to retreat. Shi Jiao was anxious and released his spirit beast, the white wolf, in an attempt to use its power to fight against Lu Xiuyuan.

But Lu Xiuyuan had already made preparations. He engaged in a fierce battle with the White Wolf. With his agile body and sharp swordsmanship, he forced the White Wolf to retreat step by step.

Shi Jiao saw that the situation was not good and tried to escape, but it was too late. Lu Xiuyuan chased him relentlessly and finally subdued Shi Jiao, leaning over and stabbing him in the chest with a sword.

"Let...let me go!" Shi Jiao said tremblingly, but Lu Xiuyuan no longer had any mercy.

"You brought this upon yourself, you can't blame anyone else." Lu Xiuyuan said coldly, then turned and left, leaving Shi Jiao to face his fate alone.

Shi Jiao coughed painfully and looked at Lu Xiuyuan's back with pleading eyes, but Lu Xiuyuan did not look back.

"Please let me go, I'm willing to do anything!" Shi Jiao's voice was full of despair and regret.

Lu Xiuyuan stopped, turned around, and stared at Shi Jiao, without a trace of pity in his eyes. "You have reaped what you sowed. I have already forgotten what happened today."

After saying that, he turned and left, leaving Shi Jiao lying alone on the ground, facing his own fate.

Lu Xiuyuan continued to move forward towards the east cave of Beiya Cave, his heart full of determination and confidence. He knew that he had entered a new stage of the road of cultivation and faced more difficult challenges, but he was ready.

With each step he took, he got closer and closer to his goal, and the fire in his heart burned more and more fiercely.

Deep in the Beiya Cave, there are countless mysteries and challenges hidden. Lu Xiuyuan is ready to explore, challenge and break through with his own strength.

He silently vowed in his heart that no matter what difficulties and obstacles he encountered, he would move forward bravely and unyieldingly until he achieved his goal.

What challenges will Lu Xiuyuan face in the East Cave of Beiya Cave? How will he deal with them? Everything will be revealed in the next journey.