63: Fighting against the white-clad figure, the mist gradually dissipates.

Facing the terrifying attack the Woman in White was about to unleash, no one dared to be negligent. Qiao Feng quickly circulated his Internal Energy, deploying the defensive techniques of the Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms to their utmost, a golden glow emanating from his body, like a solid armor. Fu Hongxue, on the other hand, held his long saber horizontally in front of him, the blade wreathed in thick black Saber Qi. His eyes were firm, fixed on the Woman in White, ready to counter her attack at any moment.

West Gate Blows Snow and Ye Gucheng exchanged glances, their minds in sync. Both simultaneously unleashed exquisite movement techniques, their figures intertwining like lightning, setting up Sword Qi barriers around them, attempting to weaken the power of the Woman in White's attack. Although the brothers from Qingfeng Stockade were relatively weaker, they also gathered together, back-to-back, weapons in hand, standing ready.

The Cult Master of the Dark Holy Cult, the Blood Demon, and the Sect Master of the Nether Ghost Sect also each employed their methods. The Cult Master of the Dark Holy Cult waved his magic staff, condensing a black spiritual energy shield in front of him, its surface flowing with eerie runes; the Blood Demon danced his hands, unleashing a mysterious Blood Demon defensive Cultivation Technique, a layer of blood-red mist permeating around his body, within which ferocious ghost faces faintly appeared; the Sect Master of the Nether Ghost Sect chanted incantations, summoning a group of black Ghost Spirits that encircled everyone, forming an ominous defensive perimeter.

The Woman in White looked at everyone's defensive arrangements, a hint of disdain flashing in her eyes. She suddenly pushed her hands forward, and a massive white orb of light hurtled towards the group. Wherever the orb passed, space seemed to tear, emitting sizzling sounds.

With a thunderous 'boom!', the orb of light collided with everyone's defenses. For a moment, light burst forth, and a powerful impact stirred up a fierce wind. Trees around were uprooted, and flying sand and rolling stones filled the entire space.

Qiao Feng's golden defensive light trembled violently under the impact. He gritted his teeth and held on, his feet sinking deep into the ground, leaving two large craters. Fu Hongxue's black Saber Qi barrier also showed faint cracks; he felt a powerful force trying to break through the Saber Qi and rush directly at him. West Gate Blows Snow and Ye Gucheng's Sword Qi barriers shattered instantly under the impact, and both were sent flying backward, a trace of blood spilling from their lips. The brothers from Qingfeng Stockade were even less able to withstand this impact, many were knocked to the ground, severely injured.

The Cult Master of the Dark Holy Cult's black spiritual energy shield developed cracks, his face pale, clearly having suffered a considerable shock. The Blood Demon's blood-red mist was scattered to pieces by the impact; he grunted and his body swayed a few times. The Ghost Spirits summoned by the Sect Master of the Nether Ghost Sect let out cries of agony and dissipated into the air, while he himself suffered a backlash, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

However, no one gave up. Qiao Feng roared, "We cannot fall like this! We must reclaim the gengjin divine stone!" With that, he once again unleashed the Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms, golden palm prints blasting towards the Woman in White like cannonballs. Fu Hongxue also swung his long saber, enduring the pain, unleashing fierce saber moves, Saber Qi crisscrossing as he charged at the Woman in White.

West Gate Blows Snow and Ye Gucheng quickly adjusted their states, once again employing their sword arts, attacking the Woman in White alongside Qiao Feng and Fu Hongxue. The brothers from Qingfeng Stockade also struggled to their feet, shouting as they followed behind. Although they knew their strength was limited, they still held firm belief and would not retreat.

Seeing this, the Cult Master of the Dark Holy Cult, the Blood Demon, and the Sect Master of the Nether Ghost Sect also had no choice but to rejoin the battle. They knew well that if they retreated now, the gengjin divine stone would be completely out of their reach.

The Woman in White's expression changed slightly as she watched everyone attack again. She hadn't expected that after such a powerful assault, they could still counterattack so quickly. She waved her jade flute, and a white torrent of spiritual energy surged towards the group.

Just as the two sides were about to clash again, a mysterious figure suddenly flashed into the battlefield like lightning. This figure was incredibly fast; everyone only felt a blur before a Man in Black Robe appeared in front of the Woman in White. The Man in Black Robe held a black longsword, its blade emanating an eerie aura.

Without a word, the Man in Black Robe swung his sword at the Woman in White. The Woman in White quickly waved her jade flute to block. With a 'clang!', the jade flute and the longsword collided, emitting a crisp sound. Powerful spiritual energy fluctuations spread out, causing everyone around to involuntarily retreat a few steps.

"Who are you? Why are you interfering?" The Woman in White's face showed a hint of anger as she looked at the Man in Black Robe and asked.

The Man in Black Robe did not answer, merely continuing to swing his sword. His swordplay was elusive and unpredictable, each strike carrying a fierce killing intent, making it difficult for the Woman in White to parry for a time.

Under the Man in Black Robe's attack, the Woman in White had to temporarily abandon her assault on the others and fully deal with him. Qiao Feng and the others were overjoyed at this sight. "Now's our chance, let's all go together, don't miss this opportunity!" Qiao Feng shouted.

Everyone once again attacked the Woman in White. Qiao Feng unleashed the strongest move of the Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms, "Divine Dragon Swings Tail," a massive golden Dragon shadow roaring as it charged towards the Woman in White; Fu Hongxue unleashed the ultimate Saber Qi of the "Bright Moon Blade of the Horizon," the Saber Qi transforming into a black crescent moon, striking the Woman in White from the side; West Gate Blows Snow and Ye Gucheng, meanwhile, unleashed their exquisite combined sword technique, their twin swords merging, Sword Qi crisscrossing, directly pressing upon the Woman in White.

The Cult Master of the Dark Holy Cult, the Blood Demon, and the Sect Master of the Nether Ghost Sect also each unleashed their strongest techniques, joining the attack. For a moment, various powerful spiritual energy lights intertwined, enveloping the Woman in White.

The Woman in White felt unprecedented pressure. She was simultaneously fending off the Man in Black Robe's attacks and dealing with the encirclement from everyone else. She secretly regretted it, not expecting a Man in Black Robe to suddenly appear and disrupt her plans.

Under the combined attacks of everyone, the Woman in White gradually fell into a disadvantage. Her white clothes were torn by Sword Qi and Saber Qi, revealing wounds. "Hmph, do you think you can defeat me like this?" the Woman in White gritted her teeth and said. She rapidly waved the jade flute in her hand, and the spiritual energy on her body surged wildly, preparing to unleash one last desperate strike.

At this critical moment, the Man in Black Robe suddenly stopped his attack. He looked at the Woman in White and slowly said, "Stop, Junior Sister, don't be so obsessed anymore."

Upon hearing this, the Woman in White's body trembled, and the jade flute in her hand also stopped. She looked at the Man in Black Robe in disbelief, "Senior Brother, how could it be you? Why are you helping these people?"

Everyone was greatly surprised to hear their conversation. "They're actually Senior Brother and Junior Sister? What exactly is going on?" the Blood Demon couldn't help but ask.

The Man in Black Robe glanced at everyone and slowly said, "Everyone, this is a long story. My Junior Sister has been blinded by hatred, attempting to use the power of the gengjin divine stone for revenge. But she doesn't know that once the gengjin divine stone is misused, it will bring catastrophic disaster to the Jianghu. I cannot stand by and watch her make a mistake, which is why I intervened to stop her."

A trace of pain and struggle flashed in the Woman in White's eyes. "Senior Brother, you don't understand, the pain I've experienced, you cannot comprehend. I must have my revenge!"

The Man in Black Robe sighed deeply, "Junior Sister, revenge will only drag you into a deeper abyss. Let go of the hatred, and together we will protect the peace of the Jianghu."

The Woman in White remained silent, her expression constantly changing. After a long while, she finally slowly lowered the jade flute in her hand, and the hatred in her eyes gradually dissipated. "Senior Brother, I'll listen to you."

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing the Woman in White's words. But at the same time, their hearts were filled with doubts. What kind of hatred did this Woman in White possess? What was the past between the Man in Black Robe and her? And how would the ownership of the gengjin divine stone be decided? Although the situation in the Jianghu had temporarily eased, the mist seemed to grow thicker, waiting for everyone to uncover its secrets...