The Immortal Emperor Reborn: Accompanying My Child on the Extraordinary Journey

Chapter 167: Fierce Fighting and Guarding

The night was as dark as ink, dotted with stars. Suddenly, from within a dense forest, there was a flurry of hurried footsteps and the resounding clash of weapons. Yun Che and his companions rushed out from all directions like ghosts, quickly surrounding the Shadow Sect. They took advantage of the terrain, and the pre-set traps were triggered the moment the enemy entered. Trip wires flew, boulders tumbled, and the Shadow Sect members were thrown into chaos.

"What's going on? How come they suddenly appear here?" A leader of the Shadow Gate shouted in horror. His name was Shadow Ghost, and he was a master of the Shadow Gate, but he seemed a little at a loss at the moment.

"Don't panic, form a formation to meet the enemy!" Shadow Ghost tried to remain calm and command his men to hold their ground, but unfortunately, their morale was already in chaos and they were fighting on their own, making it difficult to form an effective defense.

Yun Che stood on a high ground, his eyes as sharp as torches as he coldly gazed down at the enemy below. He was dressed in a black outfit, his figure standing tall and straight, like a cheetah in the dark night, ready to launch a fatal attack at any moment.

“Everyone, be careful. Although they are numerous, as long as we work together, we will definitely defeat them!” Yun Che’s voice was firm and powerful, and it penetrated the night and was clearly heard by everyone.

“Yes, Senior Brother Yun Che!” Everyone responded in unison, their morale greatly boosted.

The battle was about to break out. Yun Che flashed and appeared in front of Shadow Ghost Sha like a ghost. The long sword in his hand flashed with a cold light, and the tip of the sword pointed directly at Shadow Ghost Sha's throat.

“Humph, you think you can stop me?” Shadow Ghost snorted coldly, swung the short blade in his hand, and collided with Yun Che’s long sword, sparks flying everywhere.

“You can try!” Yun Che sneered as he retreated violently again, putting some distance between himself and Shadow Ghost.

At this moment, the surrounding traps unleashed their power once again. Several sharp wooden stakes suddenly rose from the ground, impaling several members of the Shadow Sect. Screams and angry curses intertwined, making the entire battlefield even more chaotic.

Yun Che seized the opportunity to launch an attack. His figure was like an elusive ghost, weaving between the enemies. Every swing of his sword brought an enemy to the ground. His swordsmanship was sharp and precise, and every move and form revealed his profound cultivation and astonishing wisdom.

"Yun Che, stop being so arrogant!" Shadow Ghost Sha roared, charging towards Yun Che once again. He knew that as long as he could defeat Yun Che, he could stabilize the morale of the army and turn the tide of the battle.

However, Yun Che would never give him this opportunity. He moved his body to the side, cleverly dodging Shadow Ghost Sha's attack, and at the same time, swung his sword back, slashing at Shadow Ghost Sha's side.

Shadow Ghost Sha narrowly dodged the sword, but a cut had been made on his body, and blood stained his clothes red. His face was ashen, and his eyes were filled with resentment and unwillingness.

“What are you all still standing there for? Come on, kill him!” Shadow Ghost roared, commanding his men to launch an attack on Yun Che.

Yet, Yun Che showed no fear. He darted between the enemies like a dragon, each swing of his sword accompanied by the enemy's wails and collapse. His swordsmanship grew increasingly fierce and domineering, as if he wanted to annihilate all enemies.

“Senior Brother Yun Che is so amazing!” A disciple watched Yun Che galloping among the enemies, his eyes filled with admiration and worship.

"Yes, with Senior Brother Yun Che here, we will definitely win!" Another disciple echoed.

Under Yun Che's leadership, the group fought with increasing courage. They took advantage of the terrain and traps, launching continuous and fierce attacks on the Shadow Sect. The Shadow Sect members, however, fell into despair. Fighting independently, they lacked unified command and coordination, making it impossible for them to withstand the fierce offensive of Yun Che and his men.

"Retreat! Retreat quickly!" Seeing the situation was dire, Shadow Ghost Sha finally gave the order to retreat. However, it was already too late. Yun Che and the others had already surrounded them, leaving them with no way to escape.

"Want to run? Not that easy!" Yun Che snorted coldly, and with a flash of his body, he lunged towards Shadow Ghost Shatter again. This time, he didn't hold back, and each strike of his sword contained deadly power.

Shadow Ghost Sha fought desperately, but was ultimately no match for Yun Che. After several rounds, he was forced to retreat step by step by Yun Che, his body covered in wounds.

"I... I won't give up!" Shadow Ghost Sha roared, attempting a final counterattack. However, Yun Che had already seen through his intentions. He shifted his body, skillfully dodging Shadow Ghost Sha's attack, and simultaneously struck his throat with a single sword strike, ending his life.

With Shadow Ghost Sha's fall, the members of the Shadow Sect fell into complete despair. They abandoned their weapons and fled in all directions. However, Yun Che and his companions did not let them go. They pursued them all the way, beheading each and every one of the fleeing enemies.

The battle was finally over. Yun Che and the others stood on the battlefield, looking at the corpses and blood on the ground, their hearts filled with mixed emotions. They knew that this victory was hard-won, earned with their sweat and lives.

“Thank you for your hard work, everyone!” Yun Che looked at everyone, his tone filled with a hint of fatigue and relief.

“Senior Brother Yun Che, we’re fine!” Everyone shook their heads, indicating that they could still hold on.

At this moment, a burst of hurried footsteps was heard. Everyone turned their heads cautiously, only to see a disciple running towards them in a hurry.

“Brother Yun Che, this is bad! The inheritance treasure has been stolen!” the disciple said breathlessly.

“What?!” Yun Che was shocked when he heard this, and his face turned ashen in an instant.

“What exactly is going on?” Yun Che grabbed the disciple’s shoulders and asked anxiously.

"We...we were just chasing the enemy when suddenly a group of people rushed out from the side. They were very powerful and we were no match for them at all. They stole the inheritance treasure and...killed several of our brothers!" The disciple burst into tears when he said this.

Yun Che's eyes flashed with anger and unwillingness when he heard this. He knew that the inheritance treasure was the most important thing for their operation, and there was absolutely no room for error.

“Let’s go, let’s chase them!” Yun Che waved his hand and led everyone in the direction the enemy fled.

In the darkness of the night, a group of people rushed through the dense forest like a gust of wind. Their hearts were filled with anger and unwillingness, and they vowed to take back the inherited treasure.

“Brother Yun Che, will we be able to recover the inheritance treasure?” A disciple looked at the vast night ahead, feeling a little uneasy.

“I definitely can!” Yun Che said firmly, “As long as we work together, nothing can stop us!”

Led by Yun Che, the group traveled quickly, passing through dense forests, crossing mountains, and finally arriving at a secluded valley.

“They should be just ahead!” Yun Che pointed to a dense forest ahead and said to everyone.

Upon hearing this, everyone prepared for battle. They approached the dense forest cautiously, fearing to alert the enemy.

At this moment, the sound of fierce fighting came from the dense forest. Yun Che and the others were delighted, knowing that they had found the enemy.

“Everyone, be careful! Charge with me!” Yun Che waved his hand and led everyone into the dense forest.

In the dense forest, a group of people were besieging several disciples in gray uniforms. The disciples were clearly no match for the enemy and were in a desperate situation.

“Stop!” Yun Che shouted angrily, and rushed towards the enemy like lightning.

Seeing this, the enemies rushed towards Yun Che one after another. However, Yun Che was not afraid at all. He moved between the enemies like a dragon, and every swing of his sword was accompanied by the enemy's wailing and collapse.

“Senior Brother Yun Che is here! We’re saved!” The disciples in grey uniforms cheered upon seeing this.

Under Yun Che's leadership, the group fought bravely and quickly defeated the enemy and rescued the trapped disciples.

“Thank you, Senior Brother Yun Che, for saving our lives!” The disciples thanked Yun Che one after another.

“You’re welcome. We’re all fellow disciples and brothers, so it’s only natural for us to help each other.” Yun Che said with a smile.

At this moment, a disciple suddenly pointed to a cave not far away and said, "The inheritance treasure should be in that cave!"

Yun Che's eyes flickered with joy when he heard this. He immediately led everyone towards the cave.

Inside the cave, an old man in a black robe stood on a boulder, holding a radiant treasure in his hands. That was the target of their current operation—the inheritance treasure.

“You’re finally here.” The black-robed old man looked at Yun Che and the others, a sneer curling up at the corner of his mouth.

“Who are you? Why are you here?” Yun Che looked at the black-robed old man warily and asked.

"I am the Grand Elder of the Shadow Sect, and the mastermind behind this operation," the black-robed elder said with a smug smile. "Do you think you can steal the inheritance treasure? How naive!"

Yun Che's heart sank upon hearing this. He knew that the black-robed old man's strength was unfathomable, and that it would be no easy task to snatch the inheritance treasure from him.

However, Yun Che did not retreat. He gripped his sword tightly and looked at the black-robed old man with a determined gaze.

“So what if you’re the Grand Elder? We will never give up the inheritance treasure!” Yun Che said loudly.

“Hmph, you’re asking for your own death!” The black-robed old man snorted coldly and attacked Yun Che in a flash.

Upon seeing this, Yun Che immediately rushed forward. The two of them instantly engaged in a clash, their swords flashing and their momentum surging like a rainbow.

The surrounding disciples retreated, fearing they would be injured by the two men's sword energy. They watched this peak duel nervously, their hearts filled with worry and anticipation.

The battle between Yun Che and the black-robed old man was extremely fierce. Both of their swordsmanship was sharp and domineering, and every clash seemed to shake the entire cave to collapse.

However, as time went on, Yun Che gradually felt his physical strength wear out. He knew that the gap between his strength and the black-robed old man's was too great. If he continued like this, he would undoubtedly lose.

At this moment, a thought suddenly flashed through Yun Che's mind. He remembered what his master had once told him: "The highest realm of swordsmanship lies not in the magnificence and dominance of sword moves, but in the comprehension and integration of sword intent."

Yun Che's heart stirred, and he immediately adjusted his breathing and mindset. He no longer pursued the splendor and dominance of his sword moves, but instead began to comprehend the sword's meaning with his heart.

As Yun Che's understanding of the sword's meaning deepened, his swordsmanship became more and more exquisite.