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

Chapter 338: The Identity of the Mysterious Man in Black Robe

The night was as dark as ink, the moonlight thin, barely illuminating a few steps ahead. Yun Che and You Yue stood in a deep, dense forest, surrounded by uneven trees and dense bushes. The occasional cry of a night bird added a touch of eeriness to the scene.

"Who on earth is this black-robed man?" Yun Che frowned, his eyes searching the surroundings, trying to find any trace of the black-robed man. However, apart from the rustling of leaves in the night wind, there was no other movement.

Youyue also had a serious expression on her face. She said softly, "His strength is unfathomable, and he doesn't seem to harbor any ill will towards us. But he's unwilling to reveal his identity and purpose, which makes us feel uneasy."

Yun Che nodded, a sense of unease welling up in his heart. He knew full well that in this world where the strong reigned supreme, concealing one's identity and purpose often meant keeping secrets. And he and Youyue might have been embroiled in an unknown conflict.

"No matter what, we still have to be cautious." Yun Che said in a deep voice, "Let's leave here first and find a safe place before making any plans."

Youyue nodded, and the two exchanged a glance before turning and heading out of the dense forest. However, just as they took a few steps, a fierce attack struck like lightning. Yun Che, quick-witted and swift-handed, pulled Youyue to his side and simultaneously swung his sword to meet the attack.

"Dang!" A crisp metallic clash echoed, and Yun Che felt a powerful force emanating from the sword, numbing his arm. He swayed, barely managing to regain his footing. He blocked the attack, which dissipated into a streak of light, disappearing into the night sky.

"Who is it?" Yun Che shouted angrily, scanning the surroundings with a sharp gaze. However, apart from the gusts of wind coming from the depths of the dense forest, there was no other response.

Youyue's face was also filled with vigilance. She gripped her sword tightly, ready to deal with any possible danger. Yun Che took a deep breath, calming his inner panic. He knew that in such an environment, remaining calm and vigilant was crucial.

"It seems we've been targeted." Yun Che said in a deep voice, "Youyue, be careful. We need to leave here as soon as possible."

Youyue nodded, and the two of them set off again, galloping out of the dense forest. However, just as they walked a short distance, they spotted a figure ahead. The man was dressed in black, his face hidden in the night, revealing only a pair of eyes that gleamed coldly.

“Hmph, you want to leave? Not that easy!” The man snorted coldly, and with a flash of his body, he pounced towards Yun Che and You Yue.

Yun Che's heart trembled. He hadn't expected the other party to be so swift. He quickly swung his sword and charged forward, engaging the man in combat. The sword flashed like lightning, the blade shadows like dragons. The two engaged in a fierce battle in the night.

You Yue wasn't idle either. She carefully observed the battle from the side, searching for an opportunity to strike. Finally, during a break in Yun Che's exchange with the opponent, she found a flaw. With a flash of her body, her longsword stabbed the man's back like lightning.

"Hmph!" The man snorted coldly, and unexpectedly dodged Youyue's attack by moving his body to the side strangely. At the same time, he swung his knife back and slashed at Youyue.

Yun Che was shocked upon seeing this. He quickly swung his sword to block the man’s attack and shouted, “Youyue, be careful!”

However, his warning was still a step too late. Youyue felt a sharp blade wind rushing towards her. Her heart tightened, and she quickly dodged to the side. But even so, her sleeve was still cut.

"Damn it!" Youyue yelled angrily. She hadn't expected the other party to be so cunning. She gripped her sword tightly and attacked the man again.

Yun Che also increased his offensive. He and You Yue attacked the man from the left and right, flanking him. However, the man didn't seem to be afraid of their combined attack. His movements were as swift as the wind, his sword skills were sharp, and he fought the two men to a standstill.

“Humph, you think you can defeat me like this? What wishful thinking!” The man sneered and suddenly retreated violently, widening the distance between him and Yun Che and You Yue.

Yun Che and You Yue exchanged a glance, each seeing the solemnity in the other's eyes. They knew full well that this man was formidable, no ordinary person. Moreover, judging by his tone, he seemed to be hiding even greater strength.

“Who are you? Why are you attacking us?” Yun Che asked in a deep voice.

The man chuckled and said, "Want to know? Then defeat me first!"

After saying this, he lunged towards Yun Che and You Yue once again. Yun Che and You Yue didn't dare to be careless and quickly rushed forward. The three of them once again engaged in a fierce battle. Swords flashed, blades flew, and the entire dense forest was shaken by their fighting.

However, as time went on, Yun Che and You Yue gradually felt their strength was running out. They knew that if they continued like this, they would most likely be defeated by the other side.

“Youyue, we have to find a way to break out!” Yun Che shouted. He planned to use his speed advantage to break out with Youyue.

You Yue nodded, understanding Yun Che's intentions. The two of them, in unison, simultaneously increased their attacks, attempting to force the man back. However, the man seemed to see through their intentions. With a flash of his body, he dodged their attack and simultaneously slashed at Yun Che with his sword.

Yun Che's heart tightened. He hadn't expected the other party to be so cunning. He quickly dodged to the side, but even so, his shoulder was still cut open. Blood instantly stained his clothes red.

"Yun Che!" You Yue exclaimed, and she quickly stepped forward to support Yun Che.

Yun Che gritted his teeth, suppressing the pain from his wound. He knew full well that now was not the time to collapse. He glanced at Youyue and said, "I'm fine. Let's go!"

After saying that, he grabbed Youyue's hand and ran out of the dense forest. The man saw this, snorted coldly, and chased after him.

Yun Che and You Yue ran furiously, not daring to pause for even a moment. They knew that if they stopped, they would likely be caught up by that person. However, despite their best efforts, that person remained close behind them like a shadow.

“Damn it! What is this person’s origin? Why is he so powerful?” Yun Che cursed inwardly. He felt unprecedented pressure.

Youyue's face was filled with anxiety. She tightly grasped Yun Che's hand, fearing he might collapse. She knew Yun Che's condition was critical. If they didn't find a way to escape, they would likely die.

At this moment, a sudden burst of hurried footsteps could be heard from the front. Yun Che and You Yue's hearts trembled, and they hurriedly stopped and hid behind a large tree. They saw a group of people in black clothes running towards them from the front, each of them holding a sharp blade and looking anxious.

“Who are these people? Are they here to hunt us down too?” Yun Che speculated in his heart.

However, at this moment, someone from the group of men in black suddenly shouted, "Quick! Catch them! Don't let them get away!"

Yun Che and You Yue were shocked upon hearing this. They hadn't expected this group of men in black to actually come after them. They glanced at each other, each seeing the despair in the other's eyes.

"It seems that we are really at our wit's end." Youyue said softly.

Yun Che gritted his teeth and looked at Youyue with a determined gaze: "Don't be afraid, I'm here!"

After saying that, he grabbed Youyue's hand and rushed out from behind the tree. They planned to use their speed advantage to break out of the encirclement of the men in black.

However, their thinking seemed a bit naive. The group of men in black were clearly well-trained. They quickly adjusted their formation and surrounded Yun Che and You Yue.

"Hmph, still want to run? Today is the day you die!" A man in black sneered and attacked Yun Che and You Yue.

Yun Che and You Yue didn't dare to be careless and rushed forward to meet them. However, they soon discovered that the black-clad men were extremely powerful. Their tacit coordination and fierce attack made Yun Che and You Yue overwhelmed.

“We can’t go on like this, we have to find a way to break out!” Yun Che shouted, intending to use his speed advantage to force his way out.

You Yue nodded, tightly gripping her sword as she fought alongside Yun Che. The two of them, in perfect harmony, finally found a glimmer of hope.

“Let’s go!” Yun Che shouted, grabbed Youyue’s hand, and rushed in one direction.

However, at this moment, a fierce attack suddenly descended from the sky. Yun Che and You Yue were horrified. They had not expected that there was someone lurking in the dark.

“Be careful!” Yun Che shouted. He pulled Youyue to his side and swung his sword to meet the attack.

"Dang!" A crisp metallic clash echoed, and Yun Che felt a powerful force emanating from the sword. He swayed, nearly falling to the ground. He blocked the attack, which dissipated into a streak of light in the night sky.

"Damn it! Who the hell is that?" Yun Che roared angrily. He looked up and saw a man in a black robe standing on a large tree not far away. The man's face was hidden within the black robe, revealing only a pair of eyes that flashed with a cold light.

“You…you are the black-robed man from before?” Yun Che exclaimed.

The man chuckled and said, "Yes, it's me. Didn't expect you to fall into my trap?"

Yun Che gnashed his teeth as he stared at the man: "Why are you doing this? We have no grudges against you!"

The man sneered, "No grudges or hatred? Humph! Do you know that you have been involved in a huge dispute? And the mastermind behind this dispute is me!"

Yun Che was shocked when he heard this: "What? You are the mastermind behind this?"

The man nodded. "That's right! I carefully planned all this just to lure you into my trap. Now, you have no way to escape."

Yun Che glared at them angrily: "You despicable and shameless villain! We will never submit to you!"

The man chuckled, "You won't surrender? That's not up to you. Today, you will obediently become my prisoners!"

After saying this, he flashed and leaped down from the tree. At the same time, he waved his hands, and two black energy waves shot out from his hands, attacking Yun Che and You Yue.