Elder Wan, Elder Lu, and Elder Bai saw Yang Zhentan channeling the energy of the Martial Venerable, turning tree branches and leaves into three Cyan Swords that shot towards them, their expressions instantly tensed.
Swish.
The Martial Venerable energy surged from the three people's hands, swiftly condensing into three sword shadows, radiating a vast murderous aura.
As the three waved their hands to attack, the Martial Venerable energy ford sword shadows that lunged towards Yang Zhentan's three cyan swords.
The six swords collided in mid-air, booming like a thunderstorm, shattering the sword shadows, and the three cyan swords exploded instantaneously. All the branches and leaves, like darts, flew wildly in the turbulent airflow.
These branches and leaves, originally ordinary, beca deadly weapons, striking the masked figures in black and the masters of the Star Moon Sect on the courtyard walls, piercing their bodies, their screams echoing throughout the courtyard.
The experts from the Hundred Poison Sect, East Yue Sect, Netherworld, and Star Moon Sect fell into the dust, either dead or severely injured.
Yet in the tempest, no one noticed that the branches and leaves flying towards Lin Fei, Qin Yunyue, and others were blocked by an invisible airflow, leaving Lin Fei, Qin Yunyue, and the others unhard.
Qin Yunyue and Xiao Ling understood that Lin Fei was silently manipulating Inner Qi to resist these dart-like branches.
On the bare tree, Elder Wan, Elder Bai, and Elder Lu had already engaged in battle with Yang Zhentan.
Though Elder Wan's side had three people, and Yang Zhentan was alone, none of Elder Wan's team had a definitive advantage, with the battle against Yang Zhentan ending in a stalemate.
Lin Fei discerned that Elder Wan and Elder Lu were at the sixth stage of Martial Venerable, while Elder Bai was at the fifth stage, and Yang Zhentan was astonishingly at the seventh stage.
Although Elder Wan's side had a nurical advantage, they were inferior to Yang Zhentan by one or two levels in power. Yang Zhentan's strength surpassed that of Elder Wan's team, but he was alone in force, resulting in a draw on both sides.
"Yang Zhentan, do you truly intend to fight us to the death?" Elder Wan yelled while clashing with Yang Zhentan. "We only want these few youngsters; Lin Fei is yours, isn't that fair?"
"Heh, Elder Wan, do you take for a child?" Yang Zhentan laughed coldly. "Don't think I'm unaware of your sche? Drawing Qin Yunyue and company out of Jiangnan City so Lin Fei would follow, letting the Martial Saint Heart Sutra fall into your hands."
Elder Wan knew he couldn't hide from Yang Zhentan and imdiately hissed, "Today, I must take Qin Yunyue and the others away, no matter what!"
"Heh, Elder Wan, I tell you, no one will take them away today!" Yang Zhentan refused to yield.
"Then we'll see who dies first today?" Elder Wan's hands surged with Martial Venerable energy, striking towards Yang Zhentan.
Bang bang bang.
Rumble.
The four Martial Venerable realm experts battled from the courtyard tree to the ground, their terrifying Martial Venerable energy forming a fearso storm, sweeping through the courtyard, knocking down trees and walls, and amidst the swirling dust, the shadows of the combatants flashed incessantly, clamorous and thrilling.
Lin Fei, Qin Yunyue, and others sat in the storm, observing as if admiring a good show.
"Once they finish fighting, we'll proceed with the plan, then head to the opposite building to et with Leng Ying and move to a safe place," Lin Fei whispered to Qin Yunyue beside him.
Qin Yunyue nodded, "Got it."
Boom.
At this mont, from the rolling storm ca a powerful sound, seemingly the full-force attack from the four in fierce combat, unleashing the Martial Venerable energy in a swift, terrifying current.
With this mighty boom, Yang Zhentan along with Elder Wan, Elder Bai, and Elder Lu flew out of the storm like kites with broken strings.
Several heavy thuds were heard as they crashed into four different spots in the courtyard.
Crackling sounds echoed, showing cracks where they landed.
Thud thud thud.
Upon hitting the ground, each spat a mouthful of blood, their faces pale as paper.
Elder Bai, having the lowest power among them, fainted, while Elder Wan and Elder Lu, though conscious, were too injured to stand.
Yang Zhentan, being the strongest, had the lightest injuries, and staggered to his feet, although his white hair was disheveled and his face twisted in pain, unable to continue fighting.
The four Martial Venerable masters, three fell, one staggered standing, exhausted and wounded—a double defeat indeed.
Lin Fei said to Qin Yunyue and others, "We do our work; you handle Elder Wan and them, I'll deal with Yang Zhentan of the Star Moon Sect!"
Qin Yunyue and Xiao Ling imdiately responded, "Understood."
Then, the five stood up, with Qin Yunyue's four heading towards the fallen Elder Wan and Elder Lu and Elder Bai, while Lin Fei walked towards Yang Zhentan.
Seeing Lin Fei, Qin Yunyue, and others stand up and approach, Elder Wan and Elder Lu stared wide-eyed in astonishnt: Wasn't Bai Xuetang saying they were affected by the Hundred Poison Sect's Bone-Softening Enchanting Fragrance?
According to Bai Xuetang's words, once affected by the Bone-Softening Enchanting Fragrance, within ten minutes they would be completely powerless, unable to move without the redy from the Hundred Poison Sect.
Otherwise, it would be impossible to regain mobility.
However, seeing Lin Fei, Qin Yunyue, and others walking towards them, clearly they're unaffected by the Bone-Softening Enchanting Fragrance?
Only then they realized Lin Fei, Qin Yunyue indeed weren't affected by the fragrance.
They had been deceived by Lin Fei, Qin Yunyue.
Thinking they fought Yang Zhentan to death, only to be deceived and used by Lin Fei, Qin Yunyue, made Elder Wan and Elder Lu spew another mouthful of blood in rage.
Qin Yunyue and Xiao Ling arrived before Elder Wan and Elder Lu, smiling as they asked, "Elder Wan, Elder Lu, are you okay?"
Though smiling, Qin Yunyue and Xiao Ling's faces made Elder Wan and Elder Lu uneasy, "What do you want to do?"
Despite their power being at the sixth stage of Martial Venerable, after the life-and-death battle with Yang Zhentan, they were already at their limits and critically injured, such that even with Qin Yunyue and Xiao Ling's Master-level strength, they could threaten their lives.
So, they showed nervous expressions.
"Elder Wan, Elder Lu, you're badly hurt. I'll take you to a safe place to heal," Qin Yunyue said with a laugh.
"No, we're not going anywhere. You better not touch , or the Heaven and Earth Sect won't let you go," Elder Wan angrily protested.
However, Qin Yunyue and Xiao Ling ignored their objection, quickly sealing their acupoints, making Elder Wan and Elder Lu immobile and mute.
Qin Yunyue and Xiao Ling each carried Elder Wan and Elder Lu on their shoulders like carrying prey.
anwhile, Li Qing and Xie Wenbo lifted the unconscious Elder Bai.
At the sa mont, sensing danger, Yang Zhentan wanted to escape, but hadn't gone far.
Whiz! —
Then, Lin Fei, with one flick of his finger, sent a stream of energy hitting Yang Zhentan's acupoint, sealing it.
Thud, Yang Zhentan collapsed to the ground.
Lin Fei stepped forward, hoisting Yang Zhentan, and said to Qin Yunyue and the four, "Let's go!"
The four carried one each, boldly striding out of the villa littered with severely injured and unconscious elites from the Hundred Poison Sect, East Yue Sect, Heaven and Earth Sect, and Star Moon Sect.
Vanishing into the night...
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