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Although Gongsun Rang was the only one of the three with all his limbs intact, the continuous and intense fighting had already exhausted him. He gritted his teeth and used his lightness skill to break through the enemy's encirclement with all his might. However, as soon as he landed, his legs went weak, and he swayed precariously. If he hadn't used his longsword to support himself on the ground in time, he would have almost fallen headfirst to the ground.

"Time waits for no man! I'm getting old, and my strength isn't what it used to be," Gongsun Rang sighed inwardly. He was preoccupied with Xuanzhang, who was holding off the enemy, and worried about Chen Kangnian and the others who were still in Yun Hailong's hands. He took a deep breath, slowly exhaled the stale air from his chest, and his eyes instantly hardened. Then, he raised his longsword and resolutely walked forward.

Meanwhile, Xuan Zhang and Yu Zechuan, who were left behind to "draw" enemy fire, found themselves in an increasingly difficult situation. The two barely managed to withstand the second wave of enemy attacks, but they also failed to gain any advantage over the disciples of Weiyu Tower.

Xuan Zhang grinned as he picked up the strip of cloth, whose color was now indistinguishable, from the ground and haphazardly wrapped it around his arm, muttering as he did so, "Damn it, it seems like the bone Fei Ran finally managed to straighten has broken again."

Yu Zechuan collapsed onto the ground under the tree, panting heavily. He felt dizzy and his vision blurred. He closed his eyes and said to the front of him:

"Senior Xuanzhang, I can't walk anymore, so I won't let you go first."

"Leave?" Xuan Zhang flicked the blood off his dagger, noticing the slightly curled blade. He walked over to Yu Zechuan and sat down beside him, saying with a slight smile, "I'm not leaving. I'm waiting here for A Rang to come and get me. Besides, where can I go in my current state? I might as well rest here for a while and hold off the next wave of Wei Yu Lou disciples."

Yu Zechuan smiled upon hearing this. He was too weak to speak anymore and hoped that Senior Gongsun, who had already broken through the encirclement, could see Master Xie soon.

The two had rested for less than half an incense stick's time when they heard a series of rapid footsteps in the distance. The sound was like a death knell, striking their tense nerves again and again.

"Tsk, here we go again." Xuan Zhang said in a low voice, his voice tinged with weariness, yet revealing an unwavering determination.

"Maybe it's because of Ah Qing's bad luck that I caught it, and now I'm a bit of a jinx too."

Hearing Xuan Zhang's self-deprecating remark, Yu Zechuan couldn't help but smile. He struggled to open his eyes, licking his dry lips to relieve the dryness, only to taste a strong metallic tang of blood. Yu Zechuan forced himself to his feet, gripping his longsword tightly in his hand.

Soon, a third wave of enemies surged in like a tide, surrounding the two of them. This wave of enemies was clearly more well-trained than the previous ones; they wielded sharp blades, their eyes fierce, and they approached Xuan Zhang and Yu Zechuan step by step. Xuan Zhang and Yu Zechuan stood back to back, vigilantly watching the enemies around them, their muscles tense, ready to face the new battle at any moment.

"Senior Xuanzhang, I'm afraid I can't hold out much longer. I'll hold off the enemy for a while, and you can break out when the opportunity arises," Yu Zechuan said with a wry smile, but there was no fear in his tone.

"What nonsense are you talking about? Miss Qiqi still asked you to wait for her? Aren't you going to wait anymore?" Xuanzhang frowned and retorted without thinking after hearing this.

Yu Zechuan took a deep breath, "Of course we have to wait, but..."

"If you're going to wait, then wait. There's no such thing as 'this' or 'that'. You young people are always making a fuss. You should learn from me and A-Rang in the future." Xuan Zhang interrupted Yu Zechuan directly. With a loud shout, he charged forward first. His dagger flashed like lightning, and several enemies fell into pools of blood in an instant. Seeing this, Yu Zechuan was not to be outdone. He brandished his longsword and engaged in a desperate battle with the enemies.

Yu Zechuan's vision became increasingly blurred due to excessive blood loss, and the sword in his hand felt as heavy as a thousand pounds, making each swing extremely difficult. His body was covered in wounds, and blood kept gushing out, staining his clothes bright red.

Xuan Zhang sensed something was wrong with Yu Zechuan and, while desperately fending off the enemy's attacks, tried to get closer to Yu Zechuan. But the enemy seemed determined to break through one by one, widening the distance between the two.

Xuan Zhang watched as Yu Zechuan was gradually engulfed and surrounded by layers of people, veins bulging on his forehead, his eyes filled with anxiety and anger. He was burning with impatience, wishing he could fly to Yu Zechuan's side immediately, but the enemies before him were like dense swarms of ants, endless, wave after wave, their attacks showing no sign of abating. And Yu Zechuan's situation seemed to be getting worse; Xuan Zhang could see his movements becoming increasingly sluggish, his body beginning to sway precariously, each swing of his sword appearing so labored, as if he would be completely devoured by the enemy at any moment.

Just as he was about to risk his life and unleash his inner strength to rush towards Yu Zechuan, a familiar figure appeared beside Yu Zechuan. The newcomer moved with fluid grace and agility, and in the blink of an eye, he steadily withstood the fierce onslaught of the Weiyu Tower disciples for Yu Zechuan.

"Old Xie!" Xuan Zhang exclaimed in surprise, his face beaming with joy and his eyes shining with disbelief.

Xie Zhi, his face expressionless, glanced at Yu Zechuan beside him, who was only holding on by sheer willpower, and then at Xuan Zhang, who was covered in blood and grime not far away. Seeing his old friend, who had fought alongside him, in such a state, a surge of anger rose within him. He suddenly raised his voice and roared at the Five Mountains Alliance disciples around him, "All disciples, listen to my command! Kill them all, leave no one alive!"

With the arrival of Xie Zhi and the disciples of the Five Mountains Alliance, the entire situation underwent a dramatic reversal. Gongsun Rangyue jumped to Xuanzhang's side, greatly relieving his pressure, while Yu Zechuan, under Xie Zhi's protection, had already been taken away by the disciples for treatment.

While fighting alongside Gongsun Rang, Xuanzhang took a moment to say to Gongsun Rang with a look of surprise, "A-Rang, how did you arrive so just in time!"

Gongsun Rang kicked the enemy in front of him away and pulled Xuan Zhang, who still wanted to continue fighting, back to a relatively safe place. He looked Xuan Zhang up and down anxiously, carefully confirming that there were no obvious injuries on his body, before letting out a long sigh and slowly saying, "After the explosion, I released the mechanical bird that Young Master Bai gave me while I was scouting outside. The mechanical bird delivered the message to Lao Xie before I did, so I met Lao Xie halfway there."

"Oh. I see. It seems our Weiyang Palace's mechanical birds are quite effective." Xuan Zhang suddenly realized, nodding in agreement as he glanced at Xie Zhi, who was still fiercely fighting alongside his disciples against the enemy not far away. Suddenly, his eyes darted around, as if he had thought of something. A slight smile appeared on his lips as he turned to Gongsun Rang, his face full of slyness. He said, "Rang, I think we can speed up our operation even more. Maybe we can catch the enemy off guard."

Then, under Gongsun Rang's helpless gaze, Xuanzhang shouted at Xie Zhi, who was seriously fighting the enemy, "Old Xie, we have to hurry! Kang Nian is still in Yun Laogou's hands. The longer we delay, the more dangerous it will be for him!"

Xie Zhi was also thinking about Chen Kangnian and knew that time was of the essence. He wielded his long sword with great force. After hearing Xuan Zhang's call, he paused slightly, then suddenly exerted his strength, which frightened none of the disciples of Weiyu Tower into daring to step forward to challenge him.

"Hahaha, look at them, they're scared by Lao Xie." Xuan Zhang, who was not far away, couldn't help but laugh as he helped Gongsun Rang up. "If you ask me, you can't beat them in a fight or escape now, so you might as well surrender. At least you won't be in any danger."

The remaining disciples of Weiyu Tower looked at the gray-clad men who had surrounded them, and after hearing Xuanzhang's "advice," they exchanged glances and had no choice but to throw their weapons aside, intending to surrender.

Xie Zhi slung his long sword behind his back, walked to Xuan Zhang's side, and, seeing Xuan Zhang's unusually disheveled appearance, couldn't help but frown and ask, "What do you say?"

"I'm fine, but my arm seems to be broken again. I'm afraid Fei Ran will nag me again in a while." Xuan Zhang waved his hand, his gaze falling on the unconscious Yu Zechuan beside him, his eyes full of pity. "Little Yu is the one who is most seriously injured. Why don't we send him down the mountain first?"

Unexpectedly, before he could finish speaking, the disciple guarding Yu Zechuan shook his head, stood up, and respectfully bowed to Xie Zhi and the others, saying, "Alliance Leader, this young hero just took a medicine for himself and specifically instructed me not to escort him down the mountain, but to let him rest for a while." With that, the disciple handed over a small blue porcelain bottle. "The young hero fell unconscious after taking the medicine; this was dropped from his hand."

The moment Gongsun Rang and Xuanzhang saw the porcelain bottle, they froze, their faces showing disbelief. Xuanzhang, in particular, swiftly snatched the bottle from his hand and examined it closely.

"What's wrong? Is there something wrong with this medicine?" Xie Zhi asked, somewhat puzzled.

Xuan Zhang sighed silently, his gaze towards Yu Zechuan filled with a mixture of heartache, worry, and complex emotions. He composed himself and explained to Xie Zhi, "This is medicine Fei Ran gave us before we left the cave. It's called 'Returning Rest,' and after taking it, it can restore your body to its peak condition in a short time. However, once the effects wear off, your physical condition will deteriorate rapidly, becoming even worse than before."

Upon hearing this, Xie Zhi's brows furrowed into a deep frown as he stared intently at the unconscious Yu Zechuan, his heart filled with worry. "How could this kid be so reckless! He's risking his health just to show off," he muttered under his breath, his tone a mixture of anger and tenderness for his junior.

Gongsun Rang shook his head and sighed, "Although this 'repayment of interest' can solve the problem temporarily, it is too damaging to the body. Young Master Yu is probably worried about Miss Qi Qi who was taken away by Yun Hailong, which is why he made such a risky decision."

As everyone was talking, Yu Zechuan, who had been unconscious, suddenly let out a painful groan. His body trembled slightly, and his face turned from pale to rosy. In the blink of an eye, Yu Zechuan woke up.

Yu Zechuan opened his eyes and met three pairs of concerned eyes. He blinked and smiled faintly, feeling very stiff all over. After standing up with the help of the disciples beside him and doing some simple movements, he realized that the medicine given by Senior Lin had taken effect.

"You!" Xuan Zhang stepped forward and patted Yu Zechuan on the shoulder, but didn't say the rest of the words.

Yu Zechuan's lips curled up slightly, forming a pale yet stubborn smile. His voice was weak but incredibly firm: "Thank you for your concern, seniors. I understand."

"Now that you've made up your mind, let's get moving." Xie Zhi nodded to Yu Zechuan, then looked at Xuan Zhang and asked, "How do we find Kang Nian and the others?"

Xuan Zhang took out a small, round, wooden box from his pocket and shook it gently. "Aqing gave it to me before we left the cave, saying that if I followed the things inside, I could find them." After saying that, he twisted open the lid of the box, and a small red flying insect flew out. The insect didn't look big, but it was very intelligent. It flew two or three meters in front of Xuan Zhang, occasionally flapping its small wings and stopping to look back, as if afraid that the people behind it would get lost.