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"Good lad! You do have some skill! But you think you can contend with me with this? Wishful thinking!" Crimson Sky Venerable roared, his body engulfed in flames, pushing his technique to its limit. His giant axe transformed into a whirlwind of fire, launching another fierce attack on Shen Mo! The other two Blazing Sun Sect disciples also broke free of the trap and attacked from both sides!

"Junior Brother Tie!" Shen Mo shouted, his figure drifting backward like flowing clouds. His sword stance changed, transforming into a dense defensive sword net, which was the "Clouds Hanging and Sea Standing" move from the Flowing Cloud Sword Technique. He deflected and neutralized the ferocious attacks of the Crimson Cloud Venerable. The characteristics of the Flowing Cloud Dao Body were fully displayed at this moment. He used the opponent's force against them, and although he was at a disadvantage, he defended himself flawlessly.

"Hey! Watch this!" Shi Tie laughed wildly, like a humanoid tyrannosaurus, he pounced out from behind a boulder, neither dodging nor avoiding, and directly punched the attacking Lieyang Sect disciple on the left! The fist was fierce and unparalleled, carrying a tragic battlefield aura!

Seeing that Shi Tie was only at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, the disciple underestimated him, sneered, and summoned a fiery shield to defend himself. However, when Shi Tie's fist, imbued with the brute force of the "Giant Spirit Battle Body," slammed into the shield, his expression changed drastically!

Boom! An indescribable force struck, the flame shield groaned and its light dimmed, and he was sent flying backward as if he had been hit by a savage elephant, coughing up blood!

"What?!" Another disciple was shocked, and his attack slowed down.

"System, analyze the weak points of Chixiao's spiritual power and the next attack trajectory in real time!" Shen Mo thought urgently. At the same time, his swordsmanship changed again, from defense to offense. One after another, the ethereal and sharp sword lights were like celestial beings flying from the sky, targeting the subtle gaps in Chixiao Shangren's technique and the relatively weak points in his defense!

[Deduction in progress... Target technique "Blazing Sun Burning Heaven Technique", powerful and domineering, with a cycle of 3.7 breaths... Detected a 0.05-breath delay in spiritual energy flow at the "Jianjing" acupoint on the right shoulder... The next move is likely to be "Wildfire Blaze", with an attack range wider on the left and narrower on the right... Suggestion: Move three feet to the right, point the sword at the "Qihai" acupoint (virtual point), which can reverse the flow of spiritual energy...]

Shen Mo understood immediately. He stepped into the Flowing Cloud Step and twisted his body strangely, narrowly avoiding the overwhelming axe shadows of the Crimson Cloud Immortal. At the same time, he condensed an extremely refined cyan sword light at his fingertips, and like a venomous snake emerging from its hole, he accurately pointed at the Crimson Cloud Immortal's lower abdomen Qi Sea acupoint!

If this blow lands squarely, it won't be fatal, but it will be enough to make Chi Xiao's blood surge and his attack falter!

"What?!" Crimson Sky Venerable's pupils shrank drastically. He never expected Shen Mo to have such precise timing and such a tricky attack! In a hurry, he could only forcefully reverse his axe stance and defend! Swoosh! Although the sword light was blocked, the strange force it contained penetrated his body, causing a sharp pain in his dantian and a surge of blood and qi. His attack was immediately halted!

"Damn it!" Crimson Sky Venerable was both shocked and furious. He, a dignified Foundation Establishment Great Perfection cultivator and an enforcement elder of the Blazing Sun Sect, had actually been forced into such a sorry state by a junior in the late Foundation Establishment stage! This was an utter disgrace!

Just as he was enraged and about to unleash a deadly attack at any cost, the Crimson Sun Immortal, hovering in the air, spoke in a detached voice like a bucket of ice water: "Enough."

The two words, though seemingly simple, carried immense authority, causing both sides in the fierce battle to slow their movements.

Master Chiyang's gaze swept across the battlefield like lightning. He saw that although Shen Mo's face was pale and his breathing was unstable, his swordsmanship was smooth and his movements were strange. He was able to fight against the enraged Chixiao without being defeated, and even subtly gained the tactical initiative.

He saw that Shi Tie was incredibly brave and his combat strength far surpassed that of others of the same level. He also saw Zhao Qingyan and Su Xiao, who were hiding in the shadows. Although they did not directly make a move, the formations they set up and their insight into the battle situation played a crucial role.

These four from Qingyun Sect cooperated seamlessly, each with their own strengths, and what was even more remarkable was their tenacity and decisiveness! Especially Shen Mo, who was able to faintly sense the flaws in Chi Xiao's technique? This young man is definitely not an ordinary late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator!

In this chaotic secret realm, taking them down in a short time will likely require considerable effort, and they might even launch a desperate counterattack, causing unnecessary damage.

The most important things right now are the secret treasure "Boundary Stone" and the possibly existing "Boundary-Fixing Compass." Getting entangled with these juniors here would be unwise. If other forces, such as Burning Heaven Valley or the Five Poisons Sect, were to take advantage of the situation, it would be a case of losing more than one gains.

Thinking of this, True Immortal Chiyang felt a desire to retreat. However, as a Golden Core True Immortal, he naturally wouldn't show it, only coldly saying, "Chixiao, come back."

Although Master Chixiao was unwilling, he dared not disobey the True Man's decree. He glared at Shen Mo hatefully and led his two injured disciples back behind True Man Chiyang.

True Immortal Chiyang's gaze fell on Shen Mo. His tone remained indifferent, but it lacked some of the killing intent and instead carried a hint of scrutiny: "Shen Mo, you have indeed surprised me somewhat. To be able to contend with my sect's elders here with only a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation is quite an achievement."

"I'll give you one last chance. Hand over the method to control the secret realm and the clues to the rare treasure, and I can spare your lives. I might even allow your Qingyun Sect to become affiliated with my Lieyang Sect and receive offerings. What do you say?"

"I'll give you one last chance. Hand over the method to control the secret realm and the clues to the rare treasure, and I can spare your lives. I might even allow your Qingyun Sect to become affiliated with my Lieyang Sect and receive offerings. What do you say?"

This is a blatant attempt to both appease and threaten!

Shen Mo stood with his sword, slightly panting. His injuries had worsened during the fierce battle, but his eyes remained calm and profound. He naturally understood the intention to retreat in Chi Yang Zhenren's words, and while he sneered inwardly, his face remained impassive.

"We appreciate your kindness, senior. However, though Qingyun Sect is small, it has its integrity. How can we easily give away the legacy of our founder and the foundation of our sect? As for relying on others... Qingyun Sect only wishes to find a place to settle down and make a living in this chaotic world. We do not seek fame or fortune, but only to have a clear conscience."

His words were both soft and firm, rejecting the offer of amnesty while also making it clear that he had no ambition for dominance and only wanted to live in peace in a remote corner of the country.

Master Chiyang gave Shen Mo a deep look, then said nothing more. He knew this young man's will was resolute and could not be swayed by words. Today's matter was unlikely to yield a result. Forcing an action would be counterproductive.

"Hmph! Don't know what's good for you! Let's go!" True Immortal Chiyang snorted coldly, flicked his sleeve, and swept up Chixiao and the others, transforming into a blazing rainbow of light that instantly vanished into the depths of the chaotic mist. He actually retreated cleanly and decisively!

Only when the terrifying spiritual pressure completely disappeared did Shen Mo breathe a sigh of relief. He staggered and used his sword to steady himself, spitting out another mouthful of blood.

"Sect Leader, Senior Brother!"

"Senior brother!"

Shi Tie and the other two quickly surrounded them, their faces filled with lingering fear and concern.

"It's alright... they've retreated for now." Shen Mo wiped away the blood, a weary smile appearing on his face. "We... won this battle."

Although they only forced their opponent back and did not truly defeat them, being able to hold their own against a Golden Core cultivator and preserve themselves was a miracle in itself! Through this battle, the four of them greatly improved their confidence, teamwork, and understanding of their own strength.

"Quickly, get out of here! Although they've retreated, they'll never give up and will definitely try something else. We must find the fragments of the 'Boundary-Stabilizing Compass' as soon as possible!" Shen Mo didn't dare to delay. He took a pill, mustered his strength, and led the three of them, quickly disappearing into the chaotic currents deeper within Meteor Cliff.