30: A desperate breakout, a sudden change in the situation.

Atop the high tower, Qiao Feng and Fu Hongxue were surrounded by layers of Shadow Cult experts, yet they showed no fear. Qiao Feng's Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms roared with power; every swing was accompanied by the sound of a Dragon's roar. Golden palm prints crisscrossed, repelling the Shadow Cult experts attempting to approach. Fu Hongxue's Bright Moon Blade of the Horizon flashed with Saber light. The Saber Qi was sharp as frost, and wherever it struck, blood splattered, as he neutralized the enemy's attacks one by one.

"Brother Qiao, these people are endless, we must finish this quickly!" Fu Hongxue shouted while forcefully defending.

Qiao Feng nodded, took a deep breath, and circulated his Internal Energy to the extreme, unleashing the killing move of the Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms, "Dragon Seen in the Field." An even grander golden Dragon-shaped palm print blasted out from his palm, carrying an Aura capable of destroying the heavens and earth, directly tearing a gap among the Shadow Cult experts in front of him.

"Go!" Qiao Feng yelled, taking advantage of the momentum to charge towards the top of the tower with Fu Hongxue.

However, how could the Shadow Cult experts easily let them go? An Earthly Immortal Early-Stage expert roared and chased after them. With a swing of his black longsword, a black Sword Glow shot towards Qiao Feng's back like black lightning.

Qiao Feng felt the deadly threat behind him. Without time to turn around, he fiercely struck out a palm. "Soaring Dragon in the Sky!" The golden Dragon-shaped palm print collided with the black Sword Glow, creating a deafening roar. The powerful impact caused Qiao Feng's body to sway slightly, and a trace of blood spilled from the corner of his mouth.

Seeing this, Fu Hongxue immediately turned around and unleashed the strongest Saber Qi of the Bright Moon Blade of the Horizon, slashing towards that expert. The Saber Qi transformed into a black crescent moon, carrying an unstoppable Aura. The expert quickly raised his sword to block. With a "crack!", the longsword in his hand was actually severed by Fu Hongxue's Saber stroke, and the expert himself was sent flying backward by the Saber Qi.

Just as Qiao Feng and Fu Hongxue were about to reach the top of the tower, dozens of black iron chains suddenly shot out from the peak. The chains were equipped with sharp barbs and coiled toward the two men.

"Watch out!" Qiao Feng shouted, unleashing the Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms again to shake off the approaching chains. Fu Hongxue, meanwhile, flashed his body, dodging the chains' attack, and simultaneously swung his long Saber, severing several of them.

The two finally rushed to the top of the tower and saw the signal device. At this moment, a Shadow Cult Disciple was preparing to activate the signal. Qiao Feng's eyes sharpened, and he struck out a palm without hesitation. "Vast Dragon Regrets!" The golden palm print instantly hit the Disciple, sending him flying, and the signal device was shattered by the force of the palm.

"Phew, the signal is destroyed, let's leave quickly!" Qiao Feng said.

Meanwhile, below the high tower, West Gate Blows Snow and Ye Gucheng were facing the siege of a large number of Shadow Cult experts. These experts were formidable, cooperating tacitly, and tightly binding the two men.

West Gate Blows Snow and Ye Gucheng stood back-to-back, their sword techniques complementing each other perfectly. West Gate Blows Snow's sword technique was sharp and fierce, every sword stroke carrying powerful Sword Qi, seemingly capable of slicing through the surrounding air; Ye Gucheng's sword technique was elegant and agile, his moves unpredictable, making them impossible to guard against.

"Hmph, you are not qualified enough to stop us!" West Gate Blows Snow snorted coldly and unleashed the advanced version of "Sword Twenty-Three." Instantly, Sword Qi crisscrossed, and countless streaks of Sword Qi erupted from his body, like a Sword Formation, shooting towards the surrounding Shadow Cult experts.

Ye Gucheng also unleashed the modified sword move of "Flying Immortal from Beyond the Heavens." His figure was like an immortal, and with a swing of his longsword, a dazzling Sword Light soared into the sky, then transformed into countless fine Sword Shadows, shooting towards the enemies like meteors.

The Shadow Cult experts suffered heavy casualties under the two men's powerful sword moves. However, there were simply too many Shadow Cult experts, surging forward wave after wave, and the two gradually started to feel exhausted.

"If this continues, we will eventually be worn down to death," Ye Gucheng said, his face slightly pale.

Just then, a wave of shouts and killing sounds suddenly came from outside the valley. It turned out that Marshal of the Unruly had arrived in time with The Unruly. "Hmph, you Shadow Cult rats, today is the day you die!" Marshal of the Unruly roared, swinging the black long halberd in his hand, leading The Unruly to charge into Black Wind Valley like a tide.

The Unruly were well-trained and agile, cooperating with West Gate Blows Snow and Ye Gucheng from inside and out, instantly disrupting the Shadow Cult's formation. The Shadow Cult experts were attacked from both sides and immediately fell into chaos.

"Marshal arrived just in time!" West Gate Blows Snow's spirit lifted upon seeing Marshal of the Unruly, and his sword technique became even sharper.

Marshal of the Unruly led The Unruly to engage in fierce fighting with the Shadow Cult experts. The Unruly were skilled in assassination and surprise attacks, moving freely through the Shadow Cult ranks, their sharp blades continuously harvesting the enemies' lives.

Seeing that the situation was extremely disadvantageous, the Shadow Cult experts began to retreat one after another. "Retreat! Don't linger in battle!" shouted a Shadow Cult Elder.

Marshal of the Unruly and the others did not pursue them, knowing well that the Shadow Cult acted strangely and might have other schemes. Qiao Feng and Fu Hongxue descended from the high tower and regrouped with everyone.

"Although this operation successfully destroyed the signal device, it also alarmed the Shadow Cult. They certainly won't let this go, so we must quickly return to Beyond Heaven to discuss countermeasures," Qiao Feng said.

Everyone nodded and swiftly left Black Wind Valley. After returning to Beyond Heaven, Jun Xiaoyao immediately summoned the core members for a discussion in the Secret Chamber.

"Although this deep venture into Black Wind Valley was fraught with danger, it allowed us to understand the Shadow Cult better. According to Qiao Feng and the others, the Shadow Cult seems to be planning a large-scale operation targeting Beyond Heaven, and we must be fully prepared," Jun Xiaoyao said with a solemn expression.

Shen Lang said: "Master, we can use this opportunity to turn their scheme against them. Since the Shadow Cult knows we have discovered the Black Wind Valley stronghold, they are likely to change their plans. We can have The Net closely monitor the Shadow Cult's movements, find out their new plan, and then set up a preemptive strike to deliver a fatal blow."

"Young Master Shen is absolutely right," Zhao Gao agreed. "At the same time, we can also unite with other forces to jointly oppose the Shadow Cult. The Shadow Cult hides in the dark, acts sinisterly and cunningly, and poses a threat to the entire Continent. I believe many forces will be willing to cooperate with us."

"Good, we will proceed as you suggested. Shen Lang and Zhao Gao, you are responsible for intelligence gathering and uniting other forces; Xiang Shaolong, continue to accelerate the development of the new Defensive Mechanisms; Marshal of the Unruly, strengthen the training of The Unruly; Qiao Feng, Fu Hongxue, West Gate Blows Snow, and Ye Gucheng, continue to improve your own strength. Whether Beyond Heaven can overcome this crisis depends on all of you." Jun Xiaoyao looked at everyone with determined eyes.

"Yes, Master!" Everyone responded in unison, their eyes filled with confidence and determination.

However, after suffering this setback, the Shadow Cult planned acts of revenge even more frantically. Shadow Demon sat on the Cult Master's Throne, his face terrifyingly gloomy. "Beyond Heaven, how dare you ruin my plans! Pass down the order: spare no expense to quickly find Beyond Heaven's weakness and launch a full-scale assault! I want them to know the consequences of offending the Shadow Cult!" The Shadow Cult's conspiracy, like dark clouds, enveloped Beyond Heaven, and an even fiercer storm was about to arrive...