Snow pellets and cold wind were blocked by the Water Curtain Barrier, but everyone inside the aircraft felt a bone-chilling coldness spread from their hearts to their limbs—this was clearly an ambush set by the enemy, just waiting for them to fall into the trap."Protect Dongfang Mingyue, prepare for ground combat!" Min Wenbing's voice came through the communicator, carrying an undeniable resolve.The open air offered too much exposure, making them easy targets; only by landing could they use the terrain to counterattack."Yes!"The guards responded in unison, and the aircraft's hatch quickly opened, a biting wind instantly rushing in.Min Wenbing was the first to leap out, Spiritual Energy condensing into a golden current beneath his feet, steadily cushioning the impact of his descent; the other bodyguards followed closely, moving as swiftly as leopards.Dongfang Mingyue also gripped Xiaoyu's hand, a pale green Spiritual Energy flickering at her fingertips, and the two jumped down side by side. For a Fifth-Tier Sacred Blood Spiritual Energy User, a height of several hundred meters was not dangerous; their Spiritual Energy was enough to support a safe landing."Bang!"Everyone landed on the ground one after another, their feet making dull thuds as they touched down.The bodyguards quickly formed a circle, protecting Dongfang Mingyue and Xiaoyu in the center, their gazes vigilantly sweeping the surroundings.Min Wenbing looked up at the Water Curtain Barrier, his brows furrowed. He recognized this barrier at a glance: "Water Curtain Barrier"!This was originally a secret technique developed by the Tribunal for capturing high-tier criminals, capable of isolating space and limiting the aftermath of battles to avoid affecting innocents. However, the technology later leaked and became a tool for many factions to carry out secret assassinations and eliminate threats.Once trapped in the Water Curtain Barrier, the outside world could not detect any activity inside, and calling for help was next to impossible."Brothers, the situation is worse than we imagined." Min Wenbing lowered his voice, his gaze sweeping over the guards beside him, "You protect Dongfang Mingyue, I'll try to break through the barrier and call for help."He wasn't sure of the barrier's tier—if it was a Sixth-Tier barrier, he, with his peak Sixth-Tier strength, still had a chance to break through. But if it was Seventh-Tier—He took a deep breath, suppressing the heaviness in his heart, "No matter what, we must protect Dongfang Mingyue even if it costs us our lives!""We swear to protect Dongfang Mingyue to the death!" The guards shouted in unison, their voices firm and powerful.Min Wenbing said no more, a powerful aura suddenly erupting from his body. Pale golden metallic Spiritual Energy surged from within him, covering his entire body like flowing armor. The sharp aura made the surrounding air feel sharp, causing people's skin to tighten.The power of his Golden Bloodline also awakened, and an invisible pressure spread outwards.As this pressure diffused, footsteps echoed from all directions."Thump, thump, thump—"The rhythmic footsteps came from the hazy mist, growing closer and closer.Next, dozens of figures dressed in black and with masked faces slowly emerged, spreading out like specters. Chilling auras locked onto Min Wenbing and the others, making the air stagnant.Min Wenbing and the guards' expressions changed drastically—judging solely by their auras, there were no less than ten Sixth-Order Spiritual Energy Practitioners among the opponents, and the rest were all Fifth-Tier experts!And on their side, there were only thirteen people."Attack!"Someone let out a low growl, and the black-clad figures instantly launched their attack. Several black Spiritual Energy blades shot towards the guard circle, moving like lightning."Block them!" Min Wenbing roared, forming hand seals. Pale golden Spiritual Energy instantly condensed into a massive shield, which blocked the Spiritual Energy blades with a "bang," fine cracks appearing on its surface.At the same time, the other guards also released their Spiritual Energy, some condensing shields, others unleashing attacks, engaging in a fierce battle with the black-clad figures.Pale golden metallic Spiritual Energy, black dark-elemental Spiritual Energy, and green wood-elemental Spiritual Energy collided within the Water Curtain Barrier, erupting with ear-piercing sounds.Min Wenbing, wielding a long saber, charged first towards a Sixth-Tier black-clad figure. The pressure of his Golden Bloodline caused the opponent to falter for a moment, and he seized the opportunity to slash down with his saber, the blade wind fierce and aimed directly at the opponent's vital points.Xiaoyu clutched Dongfang Mingyue's arm tightly, hiding in the center of the guard circle. Watching the intense battle outside, her face was pale, but she didn't scream—she knew she couldn't cause trouble for Dongfang Mingyue at this moment.Dongfang Mingyue also clenched her fists, the Spiritual Energy at her fingertips subtly fluctuating, her gaze vigilantly scanning the surroundings, ready to respond to any sudden situation.The battle escalated into a fierce struggle from the very beginning.Although Min Wenbing's side had a partial bloodline advantage, the opponents were numerous and fearless, and the guards quickly fell into a disadvantage. Some had their arms cut by Spiritual Energy blades, blood instantly staining their sleeves.The battle was deadlocked. Though the guards fought bravely, they couldn't withstand the numerical superiority of the black-clad assassins, each of whom delivered deadly blows.Some had their shoulders burned by dark-elemental Spiritual Energy, their flesh turning black; others had deep, bone-revealing cuts on their arms from Spiritual Energy blades, blood dripping from their fingertips, staining the ground.As the guard circle gradually loosened and the black-clad assassins' attacks grew fiercer, Xiaoyu's face became paler and paler, and she bit her lip tightly.Just then, Dongfang Mingyue suddenly stepped forward, closed her eyes, and the pale green Spiritual Energy around her body surged dramatically, spreading rapidly like vines breaking through the soil in spring.The next second, she lightly tapped her fingertips, and ribbons of Spiritual Energy, imbued with pure vitality, flew with lifelike precision towards each injured bodyguard—landing on a burned shoulder, the blackened flesh visibly shed its char, growing new, tender skin; wrapping around a bleeding arm, the blood at the wound instantly stopped, and muscles and tendons rapidly healed, leaving no trace of a scar.Not only that, the Spiritual Energy ribbons also contained a gentle power that circulated through the bodyguards' meridians, not only dispelling the fatigue from the battle but also causing their aura to surge significantly.The Oriental Family's Sacred Blood Cyanwood bloodline not only allowed for precise decomposition of medicinal ingredients during alchemy but also possessed a unique advantage in healing and support—this ability to instantly heal injuries and boost combat power now became the key to turning the tide of the battle!The healed bodyguards' morale soared; their defensive stance instantly shifted to offense, their eyes becoming fiercer than those of the black-clad assassins.One Fifth-Tier bodyguard, his arm newly healed, exerted force, and his Spiritual Energy-condensed fist directly smashed into the chest of an opposing assassin. With a "crack," the opponent's ribs snapped; another bodyguard, leveraging the boost from the Spiritual Energy, surged in speed, circled behind an assassin, and his Spiritual Energy blade precisely cut through the opponent's neck.The situation instantly reversed, and the black-clad assassins fell one by one, blood and Spiritual Energy intertwined, forming a bizarre scene.As the assassins' casualties increased, a flat yet somewhat impatient voice finally echoed within the Water Curtain Barrier, as if complaining about a troublesome matter: "It seems I still have to make a move, how troublesome."Before the words finished, a figure suddenly appeared in front of the guard circle, moving with extreme speed, leaving no afterimage.Everyone felt a blur before their eyes, and the next second, a loud "bang" echoed, like a heavy object hitting a wall.Everyone looked towards the sound, their faces instantly changing drastically—Min Wenbing was sent flying as if hit by a high-speed truck, crashing heavily against the edge of the Water Curtain Barrier with a dull impact.He slowly slid to the ground, his chest visibly sunken, blood continuously gushing from the corners of his mouth, staining the ground in front of him. He didn't even have the strength to struggle to his feet, clearly suffering extremely severe injuries.The figure that had suddenly appeared slowly turned around. Dressed in white, he had an unremarkable appearance; his eyebrows, eyes, and facial features were completely unmemorable, as if he would disappear into a crowd and never be found again.Yet, the aura around him was exceptionally strange. Although he stood there, he gave off a profound and unfathomable feeling, as if the ground beneath his feet and the surrounding air subtly fluctuated with his breathing.Seeing this, everyone's hearts sank to the bottom.They knew Min Wenbing's strength best; peak Sixth-Tier combined with the Golden Bloodline meant that ordinary Sixth-Order Spiritual Energy Practitioners were no match for him, and he could at least exchange a few blows with a typical Seventh-Tier.But this person before them could instantly inflict such severe injuries on him, without even giving him a chance to resist—this person must be a Seventh-Tier Spiritual Energy User, and absolutely a top-tier existence among Seventh-Tiers!Dongfang Mingyue clutched Xiaoyu's hand tightly, the Spiritual Energy at her fingertips trembling slightly.She could heal Sixth-Tier injuries, but she couldn't contend with the overwhelming power of a Seventh-Tier expert. This was a chasm in cultivation, something that auxiliary power could never bridge.The white-clad man's indifferent gaze swept over everyone, finally landing on Dongfang Mingyue, his eyes calm, as if looking at a dead person.The white-robed man's gaze locked onto Dongfang Mingyue. Without any unnecessary words, he pointed his right hand like a sword. A faint cyan sword qi instantly condensed at his fingertip—though thin, it exuded a chillingly sharp edge that made the surrounding air seem to be cut into pieces, emitting faint 'sizzling' sounds."Miss, be careful!"The bodyguard closest to Dongfang Mingyue roared and lunged forward, his Spiritual Energy surging around him, condensing into a thick Earth-element shield.The other bodyguards also simultaneously activated their Spiritual Energy, either forming shields or releasing Spiritual Energy waves, attempting to jointly block the sword qi.But in the next second, a desperate scene unfolded—the faint cyan sword qi was like a sharp blade piercing tofu, easily penetrating the Earth-element shield, then tearing through the subsequent Spiritual Energy waves, encountering no resistance whatsoever, and shooting straight towards Dongfang Mingyue.The sound of shields shattering and Spiritual Energy dissipating intertwined. The bodyguards' faces were filled with powerlessness, some even closing their eyes, not daring to watch what would happen next.Xiaoyu held Dongfang Mingyue tightly, her body trembling uncontrollably, yet she still shielded Dongfang Mingyue behind her, her eyes filled with determination.Just at this critical moment, a figure appeared like a phantom in front of Dongfang Mingyue—dressed in black, his posture as tall and straight as a pine, his face stern, with faint spatial fluctuations swirling around him. No one saw how he appeared."Clang!"A crisp metallic clash suddenly rang out, like jade striking against each other, echoing throughout the entire Water Curtain Barrier.Everyone only saw the black-clad man raise his hand. A frost-covered battle saber had appeared in his hand at some unknown point, precisely blocking the faint cyan sword qi.The moment the sword qi collided with the battle saber, the faint cyan light instantly dispersed, transforming into countless fragmented Spiritual Energy light particles, dissipating into the air.However, the air wave generated by the collision spread outwards like a fierce wind—the bodyguards were blown back several steps by the air wave, some even falling directly to the ground; Xiaoyu and Dongfang Mingyue were also pushed back two steps by the air wave, almost losing their footing.The bodyguards looked at the black-clad figure in shock. They did not recognize this person, but he was actually able to block a fatal sword qi from a Seventh-Tier expert, which showed how powerful he was. Who was he?The white-robed man's originally calm expression finally changed. He raised an eyebrow slightly, his tone carrying a hint of surprise: "Where did you come from? You actually managed to hide from my eyes?"The black-clad man ignored him, instead slowly turning around, his gaze falling on Dongfang Mingyue, his voice calm, yet carrying a reassuring power: "Sister Mingyue, are you alright?"Dongfang Mingyue looked at the familiar figure in front of her, and the tightly strung tension finally loosened a bit. She subconsciously shook her head: "I'm fine."Qin Tian nodded lightly. After confirming Dongfang Mingyue was unharmed, his gaze instantly turned to the white-robed man in front and the surrounding ripple-like Water Curtain Barrier, a subtle gravity flashing in his eyes. This was his first time encountering a Water Curtain Barrier.From the moment Dongfang Mingyue's flying vehicle left the venue, he had quietly followed until the flying vehicle passed over a secluded street. He then keenly noticed something unusual.Within a hundred-meter radius centered on the flying vehicle, there was no sign of life. Even the shops and streetlights on both sides of the street exuded a false sense of stagnation, as if their group had stumbled into a meticulously woven illusion formation.What made him even more wary was that an invisible barrier enveloped the entire area. Even when he activated his spatial abilities to try and traverse it, he could feel resistance coming from deep within the barrier. Clearly, this was no ordinary barrier.At that time, he knew that the other party had planned this long ago, and even if he wanted to forcefully break through with Dongfang Mingyue, it was already too late.When the bodyguards were entangled with the black-clad assassins, he did not rashly show himself—not out of indifference, but because his senses had already detected that, in addition to the visible assassins, there were several hidden, obscure presences, the most dangerous of which was the white-robed man before him.He was waiting, waiting for all the hidden enemies to expose themselves, and also looking for the best moment to act."Heh, ignoring me, you're quite interesting."Facing Qin Tian's disregard, the white-robed man not only didn't get angry but instead curved his lips into an amused smile, his eyes like he was examining a curious new toy: "But it doesn't matter."He changed the subject, raising his voice towards the hazy fog: "You guys don't hide either, hurry up and deal with the remaining people. I'm still waiting to report back."Before his words finished, the fog churned, and three distinct figures slowly emerged, instantly surrounding the bodyguards and Dongfang Mingyue once again.To the far left was a burly man, like a black tower, nearly three meters tall, his arms thicker than an ordinary person's thighs. His exposed arms were covered in hideous scars, and when he grinned, he revealed two rows of yellowed teeth, his eyes full of cruel amusement. With every step he took, the ground seemed to tremble slightly.In the middle was a scrawny old man, less than a meter and a half tall, his body hunched like a withered tree, his skin wrinkled like old bark. His arms hung limply at his sides, but his fingernails glowed with a faint blue luster, half a foot long and sharp as blades. A nauseatingly cold aura surrounded him, as if he had just crawled out of a grave.To the far right was a seemingly refined young man, dressed in a grey robe, with a pale complexion that suggested an unhealthy pallor. Especially his eyes, with dark red pupils like they were stained with blood, looking at people with an inhuman coldness that sent shivers down one's spine.What was even more disheartening was that the auras of these three individuals had all reached the peak of the Sixth-Tier, just a step away from the Seventh-Tier!The bodyguards' faces suddenly changed. The hope that had just ignited with Qin Tian's arrival was instantly extinguished by these three new figures—they were already struggling against ten Sixth-Tier assassins, and now with three peak Sixth-Tier individuals, plus a Seventh-Tier white-robed man whose strength was unfathomable, they had no chance of winning.Dongfang Mingyue looked at the three figures exuding terrifying auras in front of her, her face instantly turning pale. The bodyguards also tensed their bodies, some even showing despair in their eyes.Just then, a calm voice suddenly rang out: "Leave them to me."Everyone's bodies trembled, and they immediately looked in the direction of the voice.They saw Qin Tian calmly looking at the opposite side. The vine bracelet that had been dormant on his wrist suddenly began to wriggle violently, growing rapidly at a visible speed. The verdant vines, like awakened giant pythons, wrapped around his arm and then fiercely plunged into the ground!In the next second, 'swish, swish, swish' sounds were incessant. Hundreds of emerald green vines broke out of the ground. Some condensed into sharp vine thorns half a meter long, while others intertwined into vine whips as thick as a bowl's mouth, densely crisscrossing in front of Qin Tian, forming an impenetrable vine wall.Before everyone could recover from the sudden appearance of the vines, a dense cloud of black mist suddenly emerged from Qin Tian's chest. The black mist swirled around his chest like a living creature, quickly condensing into a blurry soul body.The soul body became clearer and clearer, transforming into a figure wearing a black cloak and holding a Dark Blue scythe.As soon as it appeared, an bone-chilling aura of death surrounded it. With a gentle swing of the scythe, the surrounding temperature plummeted, even the cold aura around the scrawny old man was suppressed and dimmed by this power of death.Immediately after, a dazzling white light flashed around Qin Tian, and a sharp insect cry came from within the white light. A figure covered in dark purple carapace, with a pair of huge scythe-like forelimbs, suddenly landed. The aura of the void quietly spread—it was Kha'Zix!It landed with a dull thud, its sharp forelimbs carving two deep marks on the ground. Its compound eyes stared intently at the burly man, exuding a bloodthirsty savagery that made the other party subconsciously tense his muscles.The power of three Spirit Beasts erupted simultaneously: verdant vines, a ghostly blue soul body, and the oppressive void. Three distinct auras intertwined, fiercely crushing towards the enemies opposite!In an instant, the burly man, the old man, and the young man's faces changed, and even the white-robed man's face showed a hint of surprise.Dongfang Mingyue's eyes widened. Her originally pale face finally regained a trace of color, and a flicker of hope reignited in her despairing eyes.Xiaoyu tightly covered her mouth, tears instantly welling up, not from fear, but from excitement.The bodyguards were also stunned, then their eyes burst forth ◈ Nоvеlіgһт ◈ (Continue reading) with a joyful glow.

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