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Chapter 78 A Narrow Escape and a Reversal of Fortune

A fierce wind whipped up sand and gravel, cutting into everyone's skin like countless tiny blades. As the sandstorm subsided, Lingfeng's figure became clearly visible. He was still dressed in a black, close-fitting outfit, holding the longsword that emitted a ghostly blue light, like a god descending to earth, carrying an irresistible pressure. Li Xuan struggled to lift his head; through his blurred vision, he saw Lingfeng's figure, as if grasping at a lifeline. A spark of hope rekindled in his heart, only to be shrouded in deep doubt. Lingfeng's appearance was too sudden; what was his purpose? "Lingfeng...?" Mu Yang's voice was weak, yet tinged with surprise. He struggled to his feet, trying to stand, but ultimately collapsed helplessly. Seeing Lingfeng appear, Poison Scorpion and Ice Maiden also ceased their attacks on Mu Yang. They watched Lingfeng warily, their eyes flashing with apprehension. Scorpion licked his lips, a chilling smile playing on his lips. "Oh, another one coming to die?" Ling Feng ignored Scorpion's provocation, his gaze fixed on the man in black, the meaningful smile on his lips growing ever wider. "'Mirror Image,' we meet again." The man in black, Li Xuan's mirror image, maintained that mocking smile. "Looks like you finally couldn't resist interfering." Ling Feng chuckled, the longsword in his hand trembling slightly, emitting a crisp sword ring. "Do you think you can escape like before?" "Escape?" Mirror Image Li Xuan scoffed disdainfully. "I never intended to escape. I just want to see just how far you're capable." Two powerful auras collided in the air, creating invisible waves, the surrounding air seemingly solidifying. Old Zhou and Sister Wu hid behind cover, barely daring to breathe, afraid of being caught in the battle. Lin Yu gripped his weapon tightly, his gaze fixed firmly on Ling Feng, ready to join the fight at any moment. Ling Feng slowly raised his longsword, the tip pointing directly at the mirror image of Li Xuan. "Today, let's settle this once and for all." "Just what I wanted." The smile on the mirror image of Li Xuan's face gradually vanished, replaced by a chilling killing intent. Just as the two were about to clash, Poison Scorpion suddenly moved. He flashed, appearing behind Ling Feng like a ghost, his dagger gleaming with a deadly light, aiming for Ling Feng's back. "Die!" Ling Feng seemed to have anticipated this; without turning his head, he swung his sword back, the sword energy like a rainbow, instantly forcing Poison Scorpion back. Seeing this, Ice Maiden immediately joined the battle, teaming up with Poison Scorpion to launch a fierce attack on Ling Feng.

Lingfeng fought two opponents alone, yet he held his own in no way.

His swordsmanship was exquisite, his movements elusive and unpredictable, like a dragon playing with a phoenix, dazzling the eye. Although the Poison Scorpion and the Ice Maiden coordinated perfectly, they couldn't break through Lingfeng's defenses. The fierce battle continued for a long time, the surrounding buildings were completely destroyed, and the ground was riddled with cracks. Although Lingfeng had the upper hand, he was gradually feeling the strain. Just then, Mirror Image Li Xuan suddenly spoke, "Lingfeng, what are you waiting for?" Lingfeng was slightly taken aback, then understood Mirror Image Li Xuan's meaning. He took a deep breath, and the longsword in his hand suddenly burst forth with dazzling light. "It's over..." The light from Lingfeng's longsword intensified, and a powerful energy wave spread outwards, causing sand and stones to fly and the sky to darken. Even Mirror Image Li Xuan, who had been observing coldly, couldn't help but frown slightly. Li Xuan's mental perception seemed to have been stimulated by the aura emanating from Lingfeng, recovering somewhat. He felt a wave of dizziness, but at the same time, a strange feeling surged into his heart. He vaguely sensed that the powerful energy emanating from Lingfeng wasn't directed at them, but rather...protective? This made him even more puzzled. What exactly was Lingfeng's purpose? The Blood Demon couldn't contain himself any longer. He let out a deafening roar and charged at Lingfeng like a wild beast. The Blood Demon's attacks were incredibly swift, carrying a pungent, nauseating stench of blood. His massive fists swung, creating gusts of wind, as if to tear Lingfeng to shreds. However, Lingfeng seemed remarkably relaxed. His movements were lightning-fast and elusive, each of the Blood Demon's attacks missing its mark. The Blood Demon's fists slammed into the ground repeatedly, producing dull thuds, yet they couldn't even touch the hem of Lingfeng's clothes. Lingfeng's movements were unpredictable and elusive, like a ghost, impossible to fathom. "Is that all you've got?" Lingfeng smiled contemptuously, his tone filled with disdain. The Blood Demon was enraged. He roared and charged at Lingfeng again. This time, his attacks were even more ferocious and faster. But Lingfeng's reaction was even faster. He dodged the Blood Demon's attack with a swift movement, then retaliated with a backhand strike. A dazzling beam of light shot from the tip of his sword, heading straight for the Blood Demon. Unable to dodge in time, the Blood Demon was struck by the light. His body flew backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily to the ground with a scream. Seeing this, Li Xuan and the others felt a glimmer of hope. Ling Feng's strength far exceeded their expectations; perhaps they truly had a chance to escape. "Attack together!" Poison Scorpion and Ice Maiden exchanged a glance and joined the battle. They knew that neither of them alone could defeat Ling Feng; only by working together would they have a chance. Poison Scorpion's dagger gleamed coldly, attacking Ling Feng relentlessly like a venomous snake's tongue. Ice Maiden, meanwhile, controlled the ice and snow, forming walls of ice to hinder Ling Feng's movements. The two cooperated seamlessly, their attacks fierce, and for a time, they actually suppressed Ling Feng. However, Ling Feng remained unfazed. His longsword flashed even faster, its light shimmering like a silver river falling from the heavens, deflecting the attacks of the Poison Scorpion and the Ice Maiden one by one. Just then, Feng Ying and several other members of the mysterious organization arrived. They joined the battle, launching a siege against Ling Feng. Ling Feng fought against multiple opponents, yet he held his own. His swordsmanship was exquisite, combining offense and defense, each strike carrying a powerful aura that commanded respect. The fierce battle continued, the surrounding air seemingly frozen. Suddenly, Ling Feng dodged the Blood Demon's attack and struck back, a beam of light shooting towards the Blood Demon. Unable to dodge in time, the Blood Demon was struck and sent flying backward. Seeing this, Li Xuan and the others felt a surge of hope. Ling Feng coldly surveyed the crowd, his sword tip pointing at the fallen Blood Demon, his voice icy as he said, "Next..." The Blood Demon struggled to get up, only to find his body paralyzed and unable to move. His eyes were filled with terror as he watched Ling Feng approach step by step, like the Grim Reaper descending. Seeing this, a glimmer of hope ignited in Li Xuan and the others. Ling Feng's strength far exceeded their expectations; perhaps they truly had a chance to escape. Mu Yang, who had been calmly observing the battle, was surprised by Ling Feng's appearance, but it also gave him a new assessment of the battle's trajectory. He quietly tightened his grip on his weapon, ready to strike at any moment. Old Zhou and Sister Wu cared for their wounded companions from the rear, their faces filled with worry, yet also with a hint of anticipation. However, this spark of hope was quickly extinguished. Taking advantage of Ling Feng's engagement with the Blood Demon, Poison Scorpion and Ice Maiden launched an attack on Lin Yu. Already afflicted by the poisonous mist, Lin Yu was unable to dodge and was struck by Poison Scorpion's stinger, collapsing to the ground in pain with a muffled groan. The poison on the stinger spread rapidly, instantly turning Lin Yu's face deathly pale, and his breathing became rapid. "Lin Yu!" Li Xuan cried out, wanting to rush forward, but Mu Yang stopped him. "Calm down, rushing in now will only lead to your death," Mu Yang said in a deep voice, his gaze fixed on the Poison Scorpion and the Ice Maiden, his weapons already drawn. The Poison Scorpion let out a chilling laugh: "Boy, this is what happens when you meddle!" The Ice Maiden stood expressionless to the side, frost gathering in her hands, ready to deliver a fatal blow to Lin Yu at any moment. Lin Yu gritted his teeth, struggling against the poison's corrosive effects, but he knew he couldn't hold on much longer. He looked at Li Xuan, his eyes filled with resentment and helplessness. Just at this critical moment, Ling Feng suddenly appeared beside Lin Yu. He seemed to have anticipated the Poison Scorpion and the Ice Maiden's actions, noticing their movements while repelling the Blood Demon. Seeing Lin Yu injured, a barely perceptible worry flashed in Ling Feng's eyes. He tossed a medicine bottle to Sister Wu, signaling her to heal Lin Yu. At the same time, he formed hand seals, chanting incantations, releasing a powerful force that trapped the Poison Scorpion and the Ice Maiden. Bound by this power, Poison Scorpion and Ice Maiden were unable to move, their faces showing terror. They never imagined that Ling Feng possessed such power. Ling Feng turned his head, looked at Li Xuan and the others, and said coldly, "Take care of him..." Sister Wu took the medicine bottle, quickly opened it, poured out a pill emitting a strange fragrance, and fed it to Lin Yu. The pill melted instantly in his mouth, and Lin Yu's painful expression gradually eased, and his breathing became steady. Sister Wu worriedly checked Lin Yu's wounds and found that the spread of the poison had slowed down, which reassured her slightly. Golden light flowed around Ling Feng, forming an indestructible barrier that firmly trapped Poison Scorpion and Ice Maiden. Poison Scorpion and Ice Maiden struggled desperately, but could not shake the barrier in the slightest. A fierce glint flashed in Poison Scorpion's eyes, and he roared, "Feng Ying, what are you waiting for! Make your move!" Feng Ying, hidden in the shadows, saw this and his face darkened.

He hadn't expected Lingfeng to be so powerful, able to fight three opponents at once and even trap Poison Scorpion and Ice Maiden.

He knew he couldn't delay any longer, or they would all perish here. Feng Ying gave the order to Blood Demon: "Blood Demon, kill him at all costs!" Although Blood Demon was severely wounded, upon hearing Feng Ying's command, he charged at Ling Feng again without hesitation. His body surged with blood energy, making him look like a terrifying demon from hell, brandishing his blood-red claws and launching a fierce attack on Ling Feng. Ling Feng remained unfazed by Blood Demon's frenzied attacks. He moved like the wind, nimbly dodging Blood Demon's attacks, while constantly forming hand seals, releasing beams of golden light to repel Blood Demon. For a moment, golden light and blood shadows clashed, explosions echoed, and the entire space trembled. Taking advantage of the fierce battle between Ling Feng and Blood Demon, Li Xuan and the others slowly recovered some of their strength. Li Xuan sat cross-legged, circulating his internal energy to repair his damaged meridians. Mu Yang vigilantly observed the surroundings, preventing enemy ambushes. Old Zhou and Sister Wu continued to take care of Lin Yu, ensuring his safety. Li Xuan watched the fierce battle between Ling Feng and Blood Demon, his heart filled with worry. While Ling Feng was powerful, Blood Demon was also a formidable opponent, and they had no idea whether the mysterious organization had any other tricks up its sleeve. He whispered to Mu Yang, "Mu Yang, we have to find a way to help Ling Feng." Mu Yang nodded, a resolute glint in his eyes: "Wait for an opportunity, we'll attack together." The battle continued, Ling Feng and Blood Demon's figures constantly clashing in the air, each collision unleashing astonishing energy. Although Ling Feng held the upper hand, Blood Demon's tenacious resistance was making him struggle. Just then, a sudden change occurred. The ground began to tremble violently, black cracks spreading out, and an evil aura surged from the depths of the earth. Li Xuan's expression changed, a sense of foreboding rising within him. He abruptly stood up, looking at the cracks in the ground, and said in a deep voice, "Something's about to emerge..." He turned to look at Mu Yang, his eyes filled with worry and vigilance.

Mu Yang also noticed the anomaly, gripped his weapon tightly, stared intently at the crack in the ground, and prepared for battle.

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