Huanzhu Time Travel: Yan Luo's Unbreakable Love in the Yong Dynasty

The man in black had barely finished speaking when he charged at Xiao Yanzi like a bolt of lightning, his long sword whistling through the air as he thrust it straight for her chest. Xiao Yanzi's pupils constricted, her heart tightening. She quickly dodged, her longsword flashing as it clashed with the blade, producing a crisp clang and sparks flying. Seeing this, Hongli panicked. He immediately abandoned his opponent and spurred his horse towards Xiao Yanzi, shouting, "Empress, be careful!"

Under the moonlight, Xiao Yanzi's light and practical outfit and embroidered gold cloak fluttered wildly in the wind. She bit her lower lip tightly, fine beads of sweat appearing on her forehead, but her eyes were incredibly determined. She knew that this battle concerned the safety of the palace and the truth of her secret birth; she could not back down. "Trying to kill me? Not so easy!" Xiao Yanzi roared, her wrist flicking as her longsword pierced towards the man in black like a serpent, her swordplay sharp and fierce, in no way inferior to a man's.

The man in black sneered, his figure flashing as he easily dodged Xiao Yanzi's attack, then swung his sword back at her neck. Xiao Yanzi hurriedly parried with her sword, the force of the impact numbing her arm and causing her to stumble back several steps. "Hmph, you think you can resist?" the man in black mocked, his attacks growing increasingly fierce, each strike carrying a deadly intent.

At this moment, Hongli arrived, brandishing his longsword and joining the battle alongside Xiaoyanzi. "Let's see where you can escape to today!" Hongli's voice was deep and powerful, full of authority. His swordsmanship was superb, and he and the man in black exchanged blows, neither gaining the upper hand for a time.

On the battlefield, shouts of battle and the clashing of weapons mingled together, flashes of light illuminated the shadows of men. General Zhao Hui led his soldiers in a fierce fight against the other men in black, the soldiers fighting bravely and fearlessly. Fucha Fuheng also weaved through the crowd, his swordsmanship superb, and wherever he went, the men in black fell.

During the battle, Xiao Yanzi seized an opportunity, suddenly lunging forward and thrusting her longsword straight at the black-clad man's abdomen. The black-clad man quickly dodged to the side, but was still grazed on the arm by the sword tip. "You..." A hint of surprise and anger flashed in the black-clad man's eyes; he hadn't expected Xiao Yanzi's swordsmanship to be so fierce.

"Die!" Hongli roared, taking advantage of the man in black's momentary distraction, and thrust his sword towards his chest. The man in black hurriedly parried with his longsword, but was still forced back several steps by the force of Hongli's sword. Just then, Xiao Yanzi attacked from the side, stabbing the man in black in the shoulder with her sword. The man in black cried out in pain, nearly dropping his longsword.

"You think you can defeat me like this? How naive!" the man in black roared, suddenly pulling a black sphere from his robes and hurling it at the crowd. "Oh no, it's a hidden weapon!" Hongli shouted, quickly shielding Xiao Yanzi behind him.

Just as the hidden weapon was about to explode, Fucha Fuheng leaped forward and deflected it with his longsword. With a loud bang, the weapon exploded in the distance, emitting a dazzling light and a deafening sound. Everyone was startled by this sudden turn of events and stood frozen in place for a moment.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, the man in black turned around, trying to escape. "Trying to run? Not so easy!" Little Swallow shouted, and chased after him regardless of the danger. Hongli and Fucha Fuheng followed closely behind.

In the backyard of the Taoist temple, they finally caught up with the man in black. He was already severely wounded and staggering, but his eyes still shone with resentment and madness. "You think capturing me will uncover the secret? Dream on!" the man in black sneered.

"What secret is it? You must tell me today!" Little Swallow glared angrily, pointing her long sword at the man in black.

The man in black looked at Xiao Yanzi and suddenly burst into laughter. "You think you're just an ordinary transmigrator? You are the key to unlocking the ultimate secret of the Shadow Pavilion. As long as you die, this secret will never be revealed."

"You're talking nonsense!" Little Swallow shouted angrily. "I must find out about my origins and the conspiracy behind this."

Just then, the man in black suddenly rushed towards Xiao Yanzi, a dagger now in his hand. Hongli and Fucha Fuheng tried to stop him, but it was too late. Xiao Yanzi instinctively used her sword to defend herself, but the man in black still managed to cut her arm with his dagger.

"Empress!" Hongli exclaimed in surprise and quickly helped Xiao Yanzi up.

"Hmph, this is your price." The man in black looked at the injured Little Swallow with a smug smile on his face.

Enraged, Fu Heng swung his sword at the man in black, shouting, "Die!" His blade, imbued with fury and determination, pierced the man's chest. The man's eyes widened, his smile vanishing instantly. He slowly collapsed, muttering, "The secret... will never be revealed..."

Little Swallow clutched her injured arm, her face pale, but her eyes shone with determination. "No, I will definitely uncover this secret." She looked at the man in black on the ground, her heart filled with doubt and resentment. Although the battle was temporarily over, she knew this was only the beginning; the true secret lay hidden in the darkness, waiting for her to uncover it.