After crossing, I surrounded the capital from the countryside

As the battle progressed, the sword energy of the two became stronger and stronger, and each strike contained the power of overwhelming the mountains and seas. When their swords cut through the air, not only did they bring about the whistling sound of the wind, but they also swept the surrounding trees and leaves into it.

The leaves fluttered under the agitation of the sword energy, dancing in the air as if swept by a strong wind. Some leaves were directly cut off by the sword energy, turning into green fragments and flying everywhere; others clung to the sword light, as if being pulled by an invisible force, spinning and flying with the flow of the sword energy.

The leaves lifted by the sword added a touch of beauty and magnificence to the battle. They intertwined in the air to form gorgeous patterns, and then slowly fell, covering the land soaked in blood and sweat.

The surrounding trees, under the impact of such fierce sword energy, could not help but sway, as if cheering for this thrilling battle.

Their branches and leaves rubbed against each other, making a rustling sound, which intertwined with the clash of weapons coming from afar.

The battle was fierce. Although Xu Qingqing and Xiao Yuheng had the upper hand temporarily, they were outnumbered by the black-clad men and gradually felt exhausted. Sweat dripped down their foreheads, but their eyes remained firm, with no intention of retreating.

After a fierce battle, the men in black were finally defeated. After losing several of their companions, the remaining ones saw that the situation was not good, looked at each other and quickly evacuated.

Xu Qingqing and Xiao Yuheng had a hunch that there was something wrong. How could these men in black retreat so easily? It was not logical.

But there is no point in thinking too much, the most urgent thing is to leave here as soon as possible.

Just as Xu Qingqing and Xiao Yuheng were about to leave the blood-stained battlefield, suddenly, their eyes flickered and the surrounding scene distorted like ripples on the water.

Then, they found themselves in a completely new environment. The surroundings were no longer the familiar forest paths, but a strange and bizarre space.

"This is... a formation!" Xiao Yuheng frowned and made a quick judgment. He knew that the formation was full of dangers and that if one was not careful, one might be doomed. At this moment, they had obviously fallen into the calculations of a master.

Xu Qingqing also realized the severity of the situation. She held the sword tightly and looked around vigilantly. She saw that within the formation, there were clouds and mists, light and shadows intertwined, illusions appeared from time to time, and strong winds blew up from time to time, making it difficult to distinguish between reality and illusion.

"What should we do?" Xu Qingqing's voice was filled with anxiety.

Xiao Yuheng took a deep breath and tried to calm his inner fluctuations. He knew that the most important thing now was to stay calm and find a way to break the formation. However, this formation seemed extremely complicated, and he had difficulty finding the center of the formation for a while.

Yu Heng said in a deep voice, "This formation is unpredictable. We must first ensure our own safety before we have a chance to find a solution."

As they spoke, the two stood back to back, their auras blending with each other, with an indescribable tacit understanding. They began to carefully explore the formation, avoiding the sudden crisis while looking for the flaws in the formation.

During this process, countless swords and sabers attacked, and the two experienced countless life and death tests in a short period of time.

Sometimes, it was the sudden fire that forced them into despair; sometimes, it was the strange illusion that made them lose their way. But no matter what difficulties they encountered, the two always supported each other and never left each other.

As time went by, Xiao Yuheng gradually discovered that although this formation was complex and changeable, it seemed to have some rules hidden in it. He began to try to guide Xu Qingqing to move according to these rules, looking for a possible way out.

Just as Xu Qingqing was protecting Xiao Yuheng and preparing him to concentrate and break the formation in one fell swoop, a sudden voice penetrated the mist of the formation like ice, cold and evil, shocking both of them.

"Hmph, Xu Qingqing, you have come to this day, but you won't be lonely on your journey now, after all, you have a lover to accompany you! Do you think I only prepared a formation to trap you? How naive! You two are destined to die here today!!" The voice was low and cruel, full of malice and provocation.

When Xu Qingqing heard this, her face suddenly changed. She immediately recognized the voice - it was the national teacher Li Feng.

When Xiao Yuheng heard this voice, his expression changed, but he did not show it. Only something flashed in his eyes, and his gaze towards the outside of the formation became deep.

"Li Feng!" Xu Qingqing shouted angrily, with the tip of her sword pointing straight ahead. Although she didn't know the exact source of the voice, her anger and determination did not diminish in the slightest.

"Just wait for me. I'll make you suffer when I come out!"

"Hahaha, you want me to look bad? You'd better save your energy and live longer!" Li Feng's voice was full of ridicule and endless malice.

Xiao Yuheng whispered, "Qingqing, divert his attention first. I'll see if I can break this formation."

Xu Qingqing nodded and began to confront Li Feng.

"Li Feng, you are a complete villain. What demon star? It's obviously you who slandered me..."

"What do you know! Because of your existence, I can't sleep all day and night..."

Seeing that Xiao Yuheng was about to break the formation but was discovered by Li Feng at the critical moment, Li Feng's face instantly turned gloomy, and a fierce look flashed in his eyes.

He didn't expect that he actually underestimated this pretty boy and found that he actually had some abilities!

He would never allow his plan to be destroyed so easily, nor would he allow Xu Qingqing to escape his control again.

"Hmph, want to break my formation? That's not that easy!" Li Feng growled, and quickly formed seals with his hands. The spiritual power in his body surged and poured into the formation like a river bursting its banks, and then he moved several points of the formation.

With the changes in the formation's center and the infusion of Li Feng's spiritual power, the formation that had begun to collapse suddenly became more stable, and even stronger than before. The illusions around him fluctuated more violently, and illusions and crises emerged one after another, making people dizzy.

Xiao Yuheng and Xu Qingqing felt the changes in the formation and were startled.

"Qingqing, be careful, Li Feng is reinforcing the formation!" Xiao Yuheng reminded in a deep voice. At the same time, he quickly adjusted his state and prepared to fight.

Xu Qingqing nodded, her eyes firm.

Within the formation full of dangers, the space around is distorted and changing, illusions are everywhere, and every step is filled with murderous intent.

Xiao Yuheng knew that to crack this formation, he had to find the core of its operation - the eye of the formation. He closed his eyes and concentrated, putting all his mind into the perception of the surrounding environment. He could feel the flow of every trace of spiritual energy, the reality of every illusion, and the faint fluctuations hidden in the depths of the formation.