65: The Flame Vein was attacked, and the might of the Qilin was revealed.

Facing the suddenly appearing Fire Qilin, everyone instantly entered a combat state. Raging flames burned around the Fire Qilin, and a blistering aura rushed toward them, causing the surrounding air to distort. Its eyes flickered with a fierce light as it stared at the group like a tiger watching its prey, letting out a low roar as if warning them not to approach.

Qiao Feng took a step forward and said loudly, "Everyone be careful, this Fire Qilin is powerful; we must not underestimate the enemy. Listen to my commands and cooperate with each other." After saying that, he was the first to perform the Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms, sending a golden dragon-shaped palm print blasting toward the Fire Qilin. Wherever the palm print passed, the air sizzled from the heat.

Seeing the attack coming, the Fire Qilin opened its large mouth and a thick pillar of fire erupted, colliding with Qiao Feng's palm print. With a loud "Boom!", the powerful impact caused cracks to appear in the surrounding ground. Qiao Feng was shaken back a few steps, but he steadied himself and launched another attack.

Fu Hongxue's figure flashed, rushing toward the Fire Qilin like black lightning. He brandished the long saber in his hand, and the Saber Qi of the Bright Moon Blade of the Horizon crisscrossed, attempting to break through the Fire Qilin's defense. However, the temperature of the flames on the Fire Qilin's body was extremely high; when the Saber Qi drew near, a portion of it was actually melted away by the high heat.

West Gate Blows Snow and Ye Gucheng glanced at each other, their figures interlacing as they performed exquisite sword techniques. West Gate Blows Snow's sword moves were sharp, specifically targeting the Fire Qilin's vital points; Ye Gucheng's sword moves were elegant, providing support from the side and searching for gaps to attack. Their Sword Qi flickered around the Fire Qilin, yet it was difficult to cause any substantial damage to it.

Seeing this, the Man in Black Robe formed hand seals and muttered incantations. A mysterious spiritual power emanated from him, transforming into ice-blue runes that flew toward the Fire Qilin. Wherever the runes went, the temperature around the Fire Qilin dropped slightly. It seemed to sense a threat and let out a roar, the flames on its body suddenly surging and instantly swallowing the Man in Black Robe's runes.

The Woman in White also waved her jade flute, playing a melodious tune. The flute's sound transformed into soft rays of light, attempting to soothe the Fire Qilin's emotions. But the Fire Qilin seemed to be controlled by some kind of power, showing no reaction to the flute's sound and continuing to attack everyone frantically.

Just as the battle between everyone and the Fire Qilin was at its peak, a group of Mysterious Persons dressed in black tight-fitting clothes suddenly surged out from one side of the Yanhuo Mountain Range. These Mysterious Persons moved quickly, approaching everyone like ghosts. They held various strange weapons, and an evil aura emanated from their bodies.

"Not good, there's a sneak attack from enemies!" Qiao Feng keenly sensed the danger and loudly warned everyone.

The Mysterious Persons instantly joined the battle, engaging in a chaotic fight with everyone. Their attacks were eerie and ruthless, with a clear objective; they seemed to be coming for everyone and ignored the Fire Qilin. For a time, the situation became even more complex as everyone had to deal with the Fire Qilin's attacks while also guarding against the Mysterious Persons' sneak attacks.

"What is the origin of these people? Why are they suddenly attacking us?" Ye Gucheng asked while fending off the attacks of the Mysterious Persons.

While fighting the Mysterious Persons, the Man in Black Robe said, "Looking at their appearance and aura, they are likely the remnants of the Mysterious Evil Forces that attacked the Lingxiao Pavilion back then. They must have learned that we came to find the southern bright fire pearl, so they came to stop us."

The forces of the Blood Demon Hall and the Nether Ghost Sect also received the news at this time and were rushing toward the Yanhuo Mountain Range. They had learned that the people from Beyond Heaven and others had encountered the Fire Qilin and were being attacked by Mysterious Persons in the Yanhuo Mountain Range, and they all wanted to take the opportunity to fish in troubled waters and seize the southern bright fire pearl.

Qiao Feng watched as the situation grew increasingly chaotic, his heart filled with anxiety. He knew well that if they could not resolve the immediate crisis as soon as possible, everyone would fall into danger. "Everyone focus! Resolve these Mysterious Persons first, then deal with the Fire Qilin!" Qiao Feng shouted loudly.

Hearing this, everyone adjusted their tactics one after another and began to deal with the Mysterious Persons with all their might. Qiao Feng performed the strongest move of the Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms, "Divine Dragon Swings Tail," and a massive golden dragon shadow rushed toward the Mysterious Persons. Wherever the dragon shadow went, the Mysterious Persons were sent flying one after another.

Fu Hongxue also unleashed the ultimate Saber Qi of the "Bright Moon Blade of the Horizon," the Saber Qi transforming into a black curtain of light that enveloped the surrounding Mysterious Persons. Under the attack of the Saber Qi, the Mysterious Persons let out bursts of miserable screams.

West Gate Blows Snow and Ye Gucheng changed their sword styles, performing a combined sword technique, merging their twin swords with Sword Qi crisscrossing. Their swords were like a streak of silver lightning, weaving through the crowd of Mysterious Persons; wherever they passed, the Mysterious Persons fell one after another.

The Man in Black Robe continued to perform a mysterious Cultivation Technique, shooting ice-blue spiritual power beams from his hands that accurately struck the Mysterious Persons. The Woman in White also stopped trying to soothe the Fire Qilin; she waved her jade flute, and rays of white spiritual power light shot toward the Mysterious Persons. Wherever the light went, the movements of the Mysterious Persons became sluggish.

Under the combined attack of everyone, the offensive of the Mysterious Persons was gradually suppressed. However, the Fire Qilin launched another attack at this moment. The flames on its body became even more blistering, and its massive body charged toward everyone, leaving behind huge footprints on the ground wherever it passed.

"Watch out!" Qiao Feng shouted, and everyone quickly scattered. The Fire Qilin's impact force was extremely strong; if hit head-on, the consequences would be unimaginable.

The forces of the Blood Demon Hall and the Nether Ghost Sect had already arrived near the Yanhuo Mountain Range by this time. They saw everyone and the Fire Qilin in the midst of a fierce battle and secretly rejoiced. Blood Demon said, "It seems they have already fought to the point where both sides are injured; we can just sit back and reap the spoils."

The Sect Master of the Nether Ghost Sect nodded in agreement, "Indeed. Once they have exhausted themselves enough, we will strike to seize the southern bright fire pearl."

Thus, the forces of the Blood Demon Hall and the Nether Ghost Sect hid to the side, waiting for the best moment to strike.

Facing the Fire Qilin's renewed attack and the stubborn resistance of the Mysterious Persons, can Qiao Feng and the others successfully break through? When will the Blood Demon Hall and the Nether Ghost Sect strike? Where exactly is the southern bright fire pearl hidden in the Yanhuo Mountain Range? The situation in the Jianghu is becoming increasingly intricate and complex; everything is full of unknowns, waiting for everyone to uncover the mysteries...