76: A fierce battle suddenly broke out, and danger lurked everywhere.

The appearance of the Cult Master of the Dark Holy Cult instantly made the situation tense. Qiao Feng and the others had just fought fiercely with the Flame Puppets, their stamina somewhat depleted. Now, facing the encirclement of the Dark Holy Cult's experts, the situation was extremely dire.

"Hmph, you can't escape today. Hand over the southern bright fire pearl obediently, and perhaps you'll be left with an intact corpse," the Cult Master of the Dark Holy Cult waved his magic staff, his eyes gleaming with greed.

Qiao Feng snorted coldly, "If you want the southern bright fire pearl, ask the palm technique in my hand first!" With that, he once again unleashed the Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms. Golden palm prints, like thunder, blasted towards the Dark Holy Cult members. Where the palm prints passed, the air was torn apart, emitting sharp whistling sounds.

Fu Hongxue swung his long saber, its blade glinting with a chilling light. The Saber Qi of the Bright Moon Blade of the Horizon crisscrossed, slashing towards the enemies like black silk. His figure moved like lightning, weaving through the enemy crowd, each saber strike carrying a resolute intent to kill.

West Gate Blows Snow and Ye Gucheng combined their swords, their Sword Qi crisscrossing, transforming into a silver stream of light that directly pressed towards the Cult Master of the Dark Holy Cult. Their sword techniques were exquisite and flawless, their cooperation seamless. Wherever they went, the experts of the Dark Holy Cult scattered.

The Man in Black Robe rapidly formed hand seals, muttering incantations. Ice-blue runes flew from his hands, quickly converging in the air to form a giant magic array that enveloped the Dark Holy Cult members. The spiritual power contained within the runes could freeze anything that stood in its way.

The Woman in White played her jade flute. The melodious flute sounds transformed into white light, not only adding a layer of tough defensive shield to everyone but also disrupting the minds of the Dark Holy Cult members. Under the influence of the flute music, some Cultists' attack rhythms became chaotic.

Although the Blood Demon Hall members and the Nether Ghost Sect members had conflicts with Qiao Feng and the others, facing a common enemy at this moment, they could only choose to fight side by side. The Blood Demon unleashed his eerie Blood Demon Cultivation Technique. With a wave of his hands, blood-red spiritual power threads shot out like venomous snakes towards the Dark Holy Cult's experts, attempting to entangle their bodies.

The Sect Master of the Nether Ghost Sect waved his staff, summoning a group of powerful Ghost Spirits. The Ghost Spirits let out eerie cries, baring their fangs and claws as they pounced on the enemies. Wherever they went, Yin Qi permeated, sending shivers down the enemies' spines.

The Cult Master of the Dark Holy Cult's face darkened as he watched everyone's counterattack. He waved his magic staff, and a black pillar of spiritual power shot into the sky, then transformed into countless black sharp blades, shooting towards Qiao Feng and the others. "Hmph, you fools who don't know your place, let me show you the might of the Dark Holy Cult!"

The attacks from both sides collided, erupting in a series of deafening roars. Flames, spiritual power, and Sword Qi intertwined, illuminating the surrounding space with vibrant colors. Under the impact of the immense power, huge cracks appeared on the ground, and lava gushed out from the fissures.

In the fierce battle, Qiao Feng noticed that the Dark Holy Cult members seemed to be intentionally or unintentionally guiding their fight in one direction. He was startled, realizing that this might be a trap. "Everyone be careful, they are leading us somewhere, don't fall into their trap!" Qiao Feng shouted.

However, the Dark Holy Cult members' attacks grew fiercer, making it difficult for everyone to break free from their entanglement for a while. Just then, the Mysterious Figure, as Qiao Feng had expected, appeared from behind with the Men in Black, forming a pincer attack.

"Haha, you've indeed fallen for it. Today is your doomsday, and the southern bright fire pearl will ultimately be mine!" The Mysterious Figure cackled, black mist on his body surging towards everyone like tumultuous waves.

The Mysterious Figure formed hand seals, and the black mist instantly condensed into a giant black demonic hand, grabbing towards everyone. Where the demonic hand passed, space seemed to twist, emitting a sizzling sound.

Qiao Feng and the others faced an unprecedented crisis. In front were the experts led by the Cult Master of the Dark Holy Cult, and behind them were the Mysterious Figure and his Men in Black. They had to both fend off attacks from the front and back, and guard against the constantly gushing lava beneath their feet.

"We can't just sit here and wait for death, let's concentrate our strength and break through in one direction!" Qiao Feng shouted. He knew that at this moment, dispersing their strength would only lead to them being defeated one by one by the enemy.

Hearing Qiao Feng's words, everyone focused their strength on the front, attempting to break through the Dark Holy Cult's defense line. Qiao Feng unleashed the strongest move of the Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms, "Divine Dragon Swings Tail." A massive golden Dragon phantom roared as it charged towards the Cult Master of the Dark Holy Cult.

Fu Hongxue also unleashed the ultimate Saber Qi of the Bright Moon Blade of the Horizon. The Saber Qi transformed into a black light curtain, sweeping towards the Dark Holy Cult members along with Qiao Feng's Dragon phantom. West Gate Blows Snow and Ye Gucheng launched their swords simultaneously, their Sword Qi like lightning, attempting to clear a path for Qiao Feng and Fu Hongxue.

The Man in Black Robe, the Woman in White, as well as the Blood Demon Hall and Nether Ghost Sect members, also unleashed their strongest attacks, cooperating with Qiao Feng and the others. For a moment, various powerful forces converged and charged towards the Dark Holy Cult members.

The Cult Master of the Dark Holy Cult's face changed drastically as he felt this immense power. He hurriedly waved his magic staff, condensing a black spiritual power shield, attempting to resist everyone's attacks. However, this power was too strong, and the black spiritual power shield was on the verge of collapse under the impact.

The Mysterious Figure snorted coldly when he saw everyone concentrating their power to break through the front line. He intensified his attack, and the black demonic hand once again grabbed towards everyone. At the same time, the Men in Black also launched their attacks, and streaks of black spiritual power beams shot towards everyone.

Can Qiao Feng and the others break through the Dark Holy Cult's defense line and escape the pincer attack? Can the southern bright fire pearl be preserved in this chaotic battle? The Jianghu situation is becoming increasingly tense, and everything awaits everyone to uncover...