541: Lu Xueqi (18)

However, not long after they left the inn and entered a relatively quiet street, dozens of torches suddenly lit up around them, illuminating the street as if it were daytime!

Dozens of masked figures in black surged out from the rooftops and alley entrances on both sides of the street, surrounding them.

These people had cold eyes and exuded a strong Evil Qi, far more dangerous than the officials from before.

The leader, a tall figure with sinister eyes, was none other than the Shadow Fiend Leader who had escaped that day!

"Su Han! And you two little sluts! Today, let's see where you'll run!" the Shadow Fiend Leader's voice was hoarse and filled with venom.

At the same time, several figures also appeared on a rooftop on the other side.

Their attire varied, but their Qi was all strong.

They were clearly not Shadow Assassins, but rather masters sent by other forces.

With wolves in front and tigers behind, they were caught in a heavy encirclement!

Su Han's gaze swept around, and his heart sank.

The worst had still happened.

Not only had the Shadow Assassins returned, but other forces had also intervened.

It was clear they intended to kill them.

Bi Yao sneered, the Nine Nether Mirror already quietly appearing in her hand: "Hmph, a bunch of rats hiding their heads and tails.

This girl will send you on your way today!"

Lu Xueqi's tianya divine sword was already drawn half a foot from its scabbard, a Zhan blue sword light flowing.

Her face was as cold as frost.

Though her injuries were not yet healed, her Battle Intent had already risen.

In an instant, cries of battle erupted!

The Shadow Assassin killers and those Cultivators of unknown origin surged forward like a tide!

"Stick close to me! Break through to the east!" Su Han shouted in a low voice.

The qingming sword clanged out of its scabbard, transforming into a long blue Dragon.

The sword's radiance surged as he charged first towards the east, where the encirclement seemed relatively weaker!

He did not choose to directly confront the Shadow Fiend Leader, but rather sought to quickly open a breach!

Bi Yao let out a soft cry, the Nine Nether Mirror flickering with eerie light.

Streaks of Profound Yin Qi shot out like venomous snakes, precisely striking the few enemies at the very front, instantly freezing their movements.

Her movements were elusive, like a night elf, supporting Su Han beside the path opened by his sword light, covering his gaps.

Lu Xueqi's tianya divine sword was fully drawn.

Though she couldn't unleash its full power due to internal injuries, how could the might of a divine sword be underestimated?

The sword light swept across like a bolt of silk, cold and sharp, forcing back the enemies attacking from the right.

Her swordplay was exquisite, mostly defensive, attacking less.

Her main purpose was to protect Su Han's flanks and rear, alleviating his pressure.

The three formed a wedge formation, with Su Han as the sharp point and Bi Yao and Lu Xueqi as the two wings, fighting desperately forward!

The clash of blades, the roar of colliding Spells, and the dying screams instantly shattered the tranquility of Heyang City.

Su Han pushed the Taiji Profound Clarity Dao to its limit.

Every strike of the qingming sword contained an irresistible force.

Wherever the sword light passed, people and horses were overturned.

But he also bore the greatest pressure, with countless attacks coming his way.

"Su Han! Watch your left!" Bi Yao exclaimed, simultaneously activating the Nine Nether Mirror.

A ghostly light blocked a sinister sneak attack for Su Han.

Su Han didn't have time to thank her.

He countered with a sword thrust, piercing the throat of an enemy who had attacked from the side.

He felt his True Essence rapidly depleting.

On Lu Xueqi's side, a Loose Cultivator wielding a hook, noticing her unstable Qi, viciously slashed towards her ribs.

Lu Xueqi's counter-block with her sword was a fraction of a second too slow!

Just then, Su Han seemed to have eyes in the back of his head.

The qingming sword flew out of his hand, as if sentient, deflecting that fatal hook.

At the same time, he twisted his body bizarrely, avoiding a frontal attack, and punched another enemy flying.

The qingming sword then hummed as it flew back into his hand.

This move was exquisite to the extreme, but it also caused his Qi to briefly falter.

"Don't get distracted!" Su Han yelled at Lu Xueqi, his tone urgent.

Lu Xueqi's heart tightened.

She knew this was not the time to worry about her injuries.

Gritting her silver teeth, she forcefully channeled more spiritual power.

The tianya sword's light intensified by another third, forcing the hook-wielding Loose Cultivator to retreat repeatedly.

Bi Yao saw all of this, and the bitter feeling in her heart surged again.

But even more, it was the ferocity ignited by being at the brink of life and death.

She bit her fingertip, and a drop of fresh blood dripped onto the Nine Nether Mirror.

The mirror's eerie light instantly flared, manifesting several ghostly figures that shrieked as they pounced on the enemies, disrupting their formation.

"Charge out!" Su Han seized the brief opening that appeared in front of them due to Bi Yao's Spell.

He roared, channeling all his spiritual power into his sword.

A massive blue sword aura, like a crescent moon, slashed forward!

"Boom!"

The four or five black-clad figures blocking their path were directly torn apart by the sword aura, forcing open a passage!

"Go!"

Su Han grabbed Bi Yao, who was slightly pale from forcefully casting the Spell, with one hand.

With the other hand, he gestured, indicating for Lu Xueqi to follow.

The three transformed into three streaks of light, pouring all their strength into breaking out of the encirclement and speeding towards the East Gate!

"Chase! Don't let them escape!" The Shadow Fiend Leader was furious, stomping his feet.

He led his subordinates and the Loose Cultivators in hot pursuit.

Through the streets and alleys of Heyang City, a thrilling chase unfolded.

Su Han and the two others deliberately chose dark, narrow alleys to pass through.

Relying on their superb movement techniques and Su Han's keen perception of Qi, they continuously shook off their pursuers.

Arrows, darts, and various low-level Spells occasionally attacked from behind, but they either blocked or dodged them. (End of Chapter)