The male protagonist of the book is poisonous

Within the sect, the roar of battle resounded through the air. Senior Brother Chu Feng led the disciples in a thrilling close combat against the members of the Shadow Pavilion. Like a god of war descending to earth, his sword danced with impenetrable control. Each swing of the sword resembled a dragon emerging from the sea, unleashing a surge of intense spiritual energy. This spiritual energy, like materialized ripples, radiated from Senior Brother Chu Feng's center. The surrounding Shadow Pavilion members, overwhelmed by the powerful sword winds, felt as if a mighty force was bearing down on them, making it difficult for them to even approach Senior Brother Chu Feng.

However, the members of the Shadow Pavilion were no pushovers. They quickly drew black whips from their waists. Like a spirit snake in the night, the whips snaked towards Senior Brother Chu Feng. Black streaks of lightning were etched in the air, moving silently and at incredible speed, carrying a chilling aura.

Senior Brother Chu Feng's eyesight was sharp, like an eagle. He tapped the ground lightly with his footsteps, and leaped back like an agile swallow, easily dodging the first attack of the soft whip. At the same time, he swung the sword in his hand, and a spiritual blade, like a sharp blade formed by the convergence of light, slashed towards the soft whip swiftly. With a crisp "snap", the soft whip was cut off by the spiritual blade, and the broken parts fell to the ground like two dead black snakes. The people of the Shadow Pavilion were surprised to see this. They did not expect Senior Brother Chu Feng to react so quickly and attack so fiercely. But they quickly readjusted their state and launched another attack. They waved the remaining soft whips in their hands, changed their tactics, and attacked Senior Brother Chu Feng and other disciples from different directions.

Disciples from other sects were also locked in a bitter battle. The two sides exchanged blows, the flashes of swords and sabers crisscrossing, and for a moment, it was difficult to determine who was superior. Meanwhile, Senior Sister Yun Yao, at the center of the formation, remained unwavering, like a stabilizing force, maintaining the fused defense of the spirit pearl and the formation. Her face was slightly pale, the constant drain of spiritual energy from her body like a trickle, gradually wearing her out. Yet, her gaze remained as firm as a rock, revealing an unyielding will, as if speaking of her determination to protect the sect.

Some of the sect's young disciples, though still relatively inexperienced, refused to retreat. One of them, Xiao Luo, held a short blade as he faced off against a master from the Shadow Pavilion. Sweat covered Xiao Luo's forehead, but his eyes held a fierce determination. He knew he was inferior to his opponent, but he was determined to fight to the death, determined to contribute to the sect. The Shadow Pavilion master, upon seeing Xiao Luo's expression, sneered disdainfully and launched an attack. Though Xiao Luo fought back vigorously, he was still reeling back from the opponent's spiritual power.

In the valley, Brother Ling Xiao and Leng Shuang carefully searched the dim cave for something that could fit into the circular groove. Like two squirrels foraging for food, they left no stone unturned. They searched the surrounding rocks, which came in all shapes and sizes. Some were covered in moss and damp, while others were sharp and angular, easily slicing fingers. They also searched every crevice, each narrow and deep, as if hiding endless secrets. But they found nothing.

"Where on earth is this thing?" Ling Xiao's brother frowned and asked anxiously. His eyes showed a hint of helplessness and frustration, and his steps became somewhat disordered.

Leng Shuang suddenly stopped, as if struck by a flash of inspiration, as if she had thought of something important. "Have we overlooked the patterns on the wall? Perhaps those patterns hint at the location of this object." Leng Shuang's voice was calm, but it was filled with excitement, as if she had seen a ray of light in the darkness.

Brother Ling Xiao's eyes lit up, as if revitalized. They returned to the patterned wall. The light in the cave had dimmed, only a faint glow emanating from some luminescent moss on the cave wall. They leaned closer to the wall, examining it carefully. Brother Ling Xiao spotted a pattern that resembled a small symbol on the circular object. The pattern resembled an ancient rune, surrounded by complex lines. Next to it, a line resembling an arrowhead, like a slender finger, pointed in a clear direction.

"This thing seems to be over there," Brother Ling Xiao said, pointing to a corner of the cave. There was a hint of anticipation in his voice, and his eyes were fixed on that direction.

They hurried toward the corner, each step imbued with a hint of urgency. In the corner, they found a crystal emitting a faint glow. Like a lost star, the crystal lay quietly. Its shape perfectly matched the groove in the round object, as if they were tailor-made for each other.

"That's it!" Ling Xiao said excitedly. His face was filled with a joyful smile, and his eyes were shining with excitement.

They carefully lifted the crystal, as if cradling a rare treasure. Then, returning to the circular object, with a mixture of apprehension and anticipation, they carefully inserted the crystal into the groove. The moment the crystal was inserted, the circular object, like a giant beast awakened, began to tremble violently. The surrounding symbols shone with dazzling light, like burning flames, bright and blazing. The light quickly converged, like rivers flowing into the sea, forming a shimmering shadow. Images seemed to appear within the shadows, images that seemed like reflections in water, initially blurry and indistinct.

As time passed, the image in the light and shadow gradually became clearer. It was a map, with several special locations marked on it. Those locations were scattered across the map like stars, each with a unique symbol. Among them, one location was particularly marked, and that symbol was like a shining red star, which seemed to be the important location of the Shadow Pavilion.

"This place must be hiding the key secret of the Shadow Pavilion," Leng Shuang said. Her voice was firm and calm, her eyes fixed on the specially marked spot on the map.

Brother Ling Xiao looked at the map, thinking about how to get to this place. "We have to find a way to leave here, and then find this place according to the map." Brother Ling Xiao's eyes were full of determination, and he had already begun to plan his next move in his mind.

At that moment, the cave suddenly began to shake. The walls trembled as if in pain, and rocks kept falling. This sudden shaking seemed to have triggered something. They didn't know whether it was danger or a new opportunity, but they knew they were one step closer to uncovering the secrets of Shadow Pavilion.

Back at the sect, an elder, while injecting spiritual energy into the energy, suddenly discovered a weak spot in the Shadow Pavilion's black energy sphere. He shouted, "Everyone, focus your attacks on the lower left side of their energy sphere; that's the weak spot!" Hearing the elder's call, the disciples redirected their attacks, launching a fierce assault towards the lower left side of the black energy sphere. The attack proved effective, and the black energy sphere flickered a few times, appearing to waver slightly.

Seeing the situation was dire, the members of the Shadow Pavilion tried to adjust their tactics again. However, the disciples pressed on, giving them no chance to breathe. Senior Brother Chu Feng led the charge, channeling all his spiritual energy into his sword. Its radiance surged as he charged towards the Shadow Pavilion leader. The Shadow Pavilion leader's expression changed. He hadn't expected Senior Brother Chu Feng's bravery, and he hastily raised his black staff to block the attack.

Just as Senior Brother Chu Feng's sword was about to strike the Shadow Pavilion leader, he suddenly pulled a small black bead from his bosom and muttered something. The bead emanated a powerful dark force, forming a shield that blocked Senior Brother Chu Feng's attack. Senior Brother Chu Feng was repelled, but he was unharmed.

Seeing this, the other elders realized that the leader of the Shadow Pavilion must possess a valuable secret or treasure. So, after discussing it, they decided to first trap the Shadow Pavilion leader and then find a way to break his shield. Together, the elders cast a trapping formation, entrapping the Shadow Pavilion leader.

After the leader of the Shadow Pavilion was trapped, his men began to panic. They struggled to rescue their leader while also fending off attacks from the sect's disciples, leaving them in disarray. The disciples seized this opportunity, intensifying their attacks and gradually gaining the upper hand.

In the valley, the cave was shaking more and more violently. Brother Ling Xiao and Leng Shuang clung to the cave wall to avoid being hit by falling rocks. Although they were a little afraid, they were more excited about the truth that was about to be revealed.

Suddenly, an opening appeared in one of the cave walls. A mysterious aura emanated from the opening, as if beckoning them in. Brother Ling Xiao and Leng Shuang exchanged a glance, then walked toward the opening without hesitation. They knew this opening might be the key to unlocking the secrets of Shadow Pavilion.

When they entered the cave, they discovered a long passageway. A faint light flickered in the passageway, and the walls were covered in strange symbols and patterns. They walked cautiously along the passageway, unsure of what awaited them.

On the sect's side, the leader of the Shadow Pavilion was trapped within a trap array and began to attack it frantically. The black staff in his hand continuously released dark energy, impacting the barrier of the trap array. Although the barrier was temporarily not broken due to the maintenance of the elders, it was already crumbling.

An elder from the sect said, "We must find a way to break his shield as soon as possible, otherwise the trap won't last long."

The other elders nodded in agreement and began to study the energy fluctuations of the Shadow Pavilion leader's shield, hoping to find a flaw.

Meanwhile, the sect's young disciples weren't idle either. Led by Senior Brother Chu Feng, they continued to fight the rest of the Shadow Pavilion. Although Xiao Luo had been injured, he persisted in the fight. He knew this was a crucial moment for the sect's survival, and he couldn't retreat.

As the battle continued, the disciples gradually realized that the Shadow Pavilion's attacks were becoming disorganized. They realized that the Shadow Pavilion's people were beginning to panic, which was a good opportunity. So, they attacked even more courageously, hoping to repel the Shadow Pavilion's people in one fell swoop.

In the valley, Brother Ling Xiao and Leng Shuang walked along the passage for a while before arriving at a large hall. The hall was filled with all sorts of strange objects, and in the middle stood a large stone platform. On the platform sat a crystal ball, and something seemed to be flowing inside it.

They approached the crystal ball, hoping to see what was inside. As they neared it, it suddenly emitted a strong light that enveloped them. They felt a sudden blackness before their eyes, and then they lost consciousness.

When they woke up again, they found themselves in a strange place. Surrounded by a dense forest, the forest was filled with a mysterious atmosphere. They didn't know where they were, nor did they know how to leave.

But they knew that they were one step closer to uncovering the secrets of Shadow Pavilion, and they had to continue exploring. So they packed their clothes and weapons and headed deeper into the forest.

Back at the sect, the elders, after some research, finally discovered a flaw in the Shadow Pavilion leader's shield. They united and cast a powerful spell, attacking the flaw. The Shadow Pavilion leader's shield shattered instantly under this attack.

The leader of the Shadow Pavilion was horrified. He tried to escape, but he was trapped by the formation and had nowhere to go. Seeing this, the disciples attacked the Shadow Pavilion leader. Although the Shadow Pavilion leader fought hard, he had lost the protection of his shield and was gradually losing the upper hand.

Finally, with the concerted efforts of the sect's disciples, the leader of the Shadow Pavilion was subdued. Seeing their leader subdued, the other members of the Shadow Pavilion scattered and fled. The sect's crisis was temporarily resolved.

The sect's elders began interrogating the leader of the Shadow Pavilion, hoping to learn the Pavilion's conspiracy and purpose from him. Initially, the leader remained stubborn and refused to reveal any information. However, under the elders' coercion and inducement, he finally relented and revealed some of the Pavilion's secrets.

In the valley, Brother Ling Xiao and Leng Shuang were walking in the forest when they suddenly heard a melodious flute. They followed the sound and spotted a woman in white. She had a stunningly beautiful face, and a mysterious look in her eyes.

When the woman saw them, she smiled and said, "You are finally here. I have been waiting for you for a long time."

Brother Ling Xiao and Leng Shuang were confused. They didn't know who this woman was, nor why she was waiting for them. The woman seemed to see their confusion and continued, "I know you're looking for the secret of Shadow Pavilion. I can help you."

Brother Ling Xiao and Leng Shuang exchanged a glance. They didn't know if this woman was trustworthy, but they had no other choice. So, they decided to trust her and follow her to find the secret of Shadow Pavilion.

In this way, the stories of the sect and Brother Ling Xiao and Leng Shuang are all moving towards uncovering the secrets of the Shadow Pavilion, making the whole story more complete.