Time Travel: Ancient Martial Arts Chronicles

Chapter 107 Life and Death in One Moment

The valley was thick with smoke, and the stench of blood hung thick in the air. The battle had reached a fever pitch, and every inch of land had become a battlefield of life and death. Su Yao, like a god of war descending to earth, charged at the head of the enemy lines. The longsword in her hand transformed into a dazzling silver curtain of light, a swirling silver moon. Wherever it passed, the enemy's blood splattered like a blooming flower of death. Every swing of the sword was accompanied by a sound that broke through the wind, like the roar of death.

However, the enemy was no mob. After a brief moment of panic, they quickly regrouped, like a re-coalesced steel snake, launching a ferocious counterattack. Their weapons gleamed coldly in the sunlight, and their cries of killing shook the earth. Su Yao's team fought bravely, but gradually began to falter under the enemy's fierce attack. The clash of swords and blades continued, sparks flying like falling stars in the night sky. Some of the team members were already wounded, but their eyes remained firm, unwavering, like defenders protecting their homeland.

As Su Yao slaughtered the enemy, she shouted with her powerful voice, "We are the army of justice. For the Jianghu, we will fight to the death!" Her voice echoed through the valley, reverberating like thunder in everyone's ears, inspiring everyone's fighting spirit. The sound seemed to have a magical power, rekindling the fighting spirit of the exhausted soldiers. Just when the enemy thought they had turned the tide, Su Yao's archers, pre-positioned in the dark of the valley, drew their bows to full strength and unleashed a volley of arrows. The arrows rained down on the enemy like a dense raindrop, blocking out the sun, gleaming with the luster of death in the sunlight. The sound of arrows piercing the air was like the footsteps of death, and the enemy was instantly thrown into chaos, screaming in pain. Some were shot through the throat and fell instantly, while others were shot in the arms or legs, their weapons falling out of their hands, rendering them incapable of fighting.

Inside the cave, the glow of battle intertwined with darkness, creating a breathtaking scene. Lin Xiaoxiao and the knights clashed with the black-robed figure, their power colliding in a stalemate. The spiritual energy fluctuations generated by the clash of forces shook the cave. Under the powerful impact, the rocks on the cave walls continuously shattered, like a rain of stone.

Seeing the dark barrier unable to withstand the relentless attacks of the knights, the black-robed figure's eyes flashed with determination, and he unleashed a desperate tactic. A powerful dark force erupted from his body, sweeping across the surroundings like a black tsunami. In an instant, the cave seemed engulfed in endless darkness. In the darkness, only the black-robed figure's frantic laughter and the demonic roar of his power could be heard.

Seeing this, Lin Xiaoxiao was terrified. She shouted, "Everyone, disperse!" Her voice was especially urgent in the darkness. However, the dark force spread too quickly, and several knights were unable to dodge and were struck by the powerful dark force. Their bodies flew backwards as if struck by a cannonball, slamming heavily against the cave wall. Blood spurted from their mouths, and they were seriously injured. A trace of grief flashed in Lin Xiaoxiao's eyes, but she knew this was not the time for sadness. If they didn't defeat the black-robed man, everyone would die here.

She took a deep breath, focusing all her spiritual energy. The spiritual sword in her hand shone brightly, like a blazing sun. The other knights also cheered up, boosting the spiritual power of their magic weapons and treasures to the utmost. Suddenly, a variety of lights intertwined within the cave: red flames, blue frost, golden lightning. They converged into a powerful force, like a sword of justice, launching a powerful blow towards the black-robed man. The light of the spiritual sword and various magical weapons illuminated the darkness. That light, like the breaking light of dawn, collided with the black-robed man's power, emitting a deafening roar. The entire cave shook, as if it would collapse at any moment. The powerful airflow swept the debris and dust from the ground into the air, forming a huge vortex.

Ye Wuhen stood quietly in the center of the ancient ruins. The wind seemed to sense his nervousness, whistling past and making the corners of his clothes rustle. He stared intently at the direction where his disciples had departed, his heart simmering with anxiety. Time seemed to stretch indefinitely at this moment, every second feeling like a century.

Finally, the Qilin clan envoy sent back a message. Ye Wuhen took the intelligence handed over by the envoy, which recorded their discoveries in the secret place. His fingers trembled slightly, and his eyes scanned the clues eagerly. From the blurred handwriting and simple patterns, he seemed to see the traces of the traitors. Those clues were like stars in the darkness, giving him hope of stopping the conspiracy. His brows gradually relaxed, but there was still a trace of worry deep in his brows. He knew that this was just the beginning of a difficult journey. The traitors were very cunning, like a sly fox, and every move they made was full of calculations. The next actions must be treading on thin ice, more cautious, and there must not be any mistakes, otherwise all previous efforts will be wasted.

He quickly gathered his men, his eyes gleaming with determination. He explained the clues in detail, not missing a single detail. His voice was steady and powerful, a reassuring reassurance. Hearing this, everyone rubbed their hands, ready to follow the clues further. Their figures, cast in the moonlight, seemed especially solemn, like a group of warriors shouldering a sacred mission, about to embark on a journey fraught with uncertainty.

The altar deep in the mountains and ancient forests was already crumbling under the onslaught, like a dark fortress on the verge of collapse. The evil force was making its final struggle, roaring like a wounded beast. Black light surged from the altar, transforming into streaks of black lightning that struck at the crowd like demonic tentacles. The lightning pierced the air with a sharp, sizzling sound, slicing trees to charcoal wherever it passed and tearing the ground into deep furrows.

The defensive disciple stepped forward, like a solid wall, blocking the way. His entire body radiated a dazzling light, a golden shield that blocked most of the black lightning's attacks. Each time a bolt of lightning struck his shield, a resounding explosion resembling thunder from the sky. The impact caused his body to tremble slightly, but he gritted his teeth and held his ground. However, the black lightning was too powerful, and he sustained some damage, a trickle of blood seeping from the corner of his mouth.

Seeing this, the other disciples were terrified. They cast defensive spells one after another, and multicolored lights shone through the trees. Some cast Earth Wall spells, sending walls of earth rising from the ground; others cast Water Curtain Heavenly Flower spells, creating a shimmering curtain of water that protected everyone. Working together, they coordinated their efforts, pooling their remaining spiritual energy into a powerful force. This force shone as brightly as the sun, embodying the unwavering determination of everyone to protect their homeland.

With a loud shout, everyone unleashed this force towards the altar. The light, like a galloping dragon, rushed towards the altar. The moment the force made contact with the altar, a devastating surge of spiritual energy erupted. The altar shook violently under the impact of this force, emitting bursts of painful roars, as if wailing for its own destruction. With a loud bang, the altar collapsed, breaking into countless fragments that flew in all directions. The evil aura, like a defeated enemy army, completely dissipated into the air. Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, dappled onto everyone, and the forest returned to its former tranquility. The birds began to sing again, as if celebrating this hard-earned victory. Everyone cheered, their faces filled with joy and pride.

Along the coast, the wind howled, and the waves, like angry dragons, continuously crashed against the rocks. The splashing water formed beautiful rainbows under the refracting sunlight, but this beautiful scene could not conceal the tense atmosphere at the moment.

The pirates, feinting their attack, steered their small boats, charging at the enemy ships like arrows from a bow. Rowing, they brandished their weapons, shouting resounding slogans that echoed clearly over the crash of the waves. The pirates' eyes brimmed with rage and determination. Their boats rocked violently on the waves, but their stance remained steady. They unleashed arrows at the enemy ships, raining down like raindrops. Some struck the sails, igniting small flames; others pierced the bodies, sending them screaming and collapsing.

The enemy was thrown into confusion by this sudden attack. They dodged the arrows and fired back at the pirates. For a moment, the sea was covered with arrows raining down and the shouts of killing shook the sky.

Meanwhile, the disciples underwater, like nimble fish, quietly approached the boat holding the fishermen hostage. Their movements in the water barely caused a ripple, only occasionally surfacing for air, creating a few small ripples. Their hands tightly gripped their weapons, their eyes radiating determination and composure.

As they approached the ship, they quickly boarded the ship while the enemy's attention was distracted by the pirates' feint. Like ghosts, they appeared behind the enemy, their weapons swinging without hesitation. For a moment, swords flashed and blood flowed on the deck. The pirates were agile and their moves were fierce, each one hitting the enemy's vital points. Some enemies were killed before they could react; others tried to resist, but were quickly defeated by the pirates' double-teaming.

Seeing the opportunity ripe, the pirate leader shouted, "Brothers, charge!" He led his fellow pirates forward like a surging tide. Their ship, like a ferocious beast, rammed into the enemy vessel. The collision resounded with a resounding crash, and the ships rocked violently. The pirates leaped aboard and engaged in close combat. Swords clashed, sparks flew, and the cries of battle were deafening. The enemy, weakened by the pirates' fierce attacks, began to panic and try to flee. But the pirates had already surrounded them, like a tightening net, leaving them unable to escape. The pirate leader, standing at the bow, shouted, "Drop your weapons, and I'll spare your lives!" His voice resonated across the sea like a resounding bell. The enemy, seeing the ferocious pirates around them, dropped their weapons and surrendered. The fishermen, finally rescued, tears welled in their eyes, filled with gratitude to the pirates.

Amidst the ruins, darkness spread like a tide. A fierce wind howled through the shattered walls, emitting an eerie whistle, as if fueled by the dark ghosts. The ghosts' attacks grew increasingly frantic, their claws and fangs bared as they pounced on the spiritual shield. The scene resembled the unleashing of demons from hell.

Some of them used their knife-sharp claws to slash at the shield, each scratch causing it to tremble with a heart-pounding throb, a sound like nails scratching a blackboard, chilling the very skin. The shimmering spiritual energy on the shield rippled under the attack of their claws, like a stone dropped into a calm lake. Other dark ghosts rammed the shield with immense force, charging at it like cannonballs. Each impact produced a dull thud, like the beating of war drums, jarring the eardrums.

Elites and independent cultivators gritted their teeth, their foreheads covered in beads of sweat, each the size of a soybean, rolling down continuously. Sweat trickled down their cheeks, some running into their eyes, stinging intensely, but they didn't even have time to wipe them away. The sweat dripped onto the dusty ground, vanishing in an instant, leaving only small wet marks that were quickly covered by the rising dust.

Their eyes were filled with determination, showing no sign of retreat, like guardians guarding the last ray of light. A wandering cultivator shouted, "We cannot retreat. For the sake of peace in the martial arts world!" His voice echoed through the ruins, like a ray of light in the darkness, inspiring everyone. Everyone responded in unison, their voices converging into a magical power. The spiritual shield glowed even brighter, its light as dazzling as the sun, a perpetual beacon of hope in the darkness, illuminating the ruins shrouded in darkness.

Just as everyone felt the pressure mount, a mysterious master appeared, like a god descending from the heavens. Clad in a black robe, he stood swiftly, landing lightly in the center of the ruins. In his hand, he held a magical weapon radiating a mysterious light, like the stars in the vast universe, mysterious and dazzling. He muttered something in a deep, powerful voice, as if it contained the mysteries of heaven and earth. As he chanted, the magical weapon shone brightly, transforming into tangible waves of light that swept towards the dark spirits. Wherever the waves reached, the dark spirits let out shrill screams, their bodies melting like ice and snow.

Seeing this, the elites and independent cultivators alike were greatly encouraged. They seized the opportunity to launch a counterattack, raining down a variety of spiritual spells upon the dark apparitions. Some cast fire spells, enveloping the dark apparitions in blazing flames; others unleashed lightning spells, sending dazzling bolts of lightning piercing through them like silver snakes. Under this dual assault, the dark apparitions were steadily defeated, their figures increasingly dimmed by the onslaught of light and magic, gradually vanishing into the darkness. Everyone looked towards the mysterious master, their eyes filled with gratitude and curiosity. They knew that it was this mysterious master's appearance that had brought them a glimmer of victory.

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