As the words fell, a huge figure appeared at the end of the line of sight - it was a huge creature covered in golden scales. Its size was far beyond ordinary people's imagination, and its two eyes burning with flames revealed endless majesty and power.
"Is this... the Dragon Clan?" Li Feng took a breath of cold air.
Su Yu shook her head solemnly: "No, it is more terrifying than the legendary dragon. It is the existence that guards the secrets of this place - the Flame Emperor Guard!"
Zhao Yunlong frowned, "In this case, let me block it, and the others will find a way to go inside first to find the Nine-Colored Lotus!"
After saying that, without waiting for others to react, he rushed forward to fight the giant beast. His two swords turned into two bolts of lightning, leaving dazzling trails in the air, trying to attract the opponent's attention.
"No! We can't leave you alone!" Lin Feng shouted anxiously.
"Leave me alone," Zhao Yunlong's voice was low and firm, "This is the best opportunity! Get out of here quickly! Otherwise, it will be even more difficult when more dangers come!"
There were tears in Xue Qi's eyes, but she knew that now was not the time to be weak, "Take care!"
Li Feng patted his brother's shoulder heavily: "We will come back as soon as possible to help you solve all this trouble!"
After saying that, the three of them turned around and walked quickly along the secret passage they had just discovered. Behind them were the loud collisions and roars caused by the fierce battle between Zhao Yunlong and Emperor Yan's guards...
They ran through the winding tunnels and finally came to a wide hall. In the center is an exquisite and extraordinary stone platform, on which is placed the purpose of this adventure - the nine-color lotus.
Just when everyone breathed a sigh of relief, a burst of cold laughter broke the calm, "Haha, congratulations on finding the treasure, but... it's time for us to perform."
As he spoke, dozens of figures in uniform black clothes quietly gathered around, and the leading man had a cruel smile on his lips. "Since you have found such a rare treasure, there is no need to leave it alive for outsiders to know, right?"
Lin Feng suddenly turned back and glared at the unidentified people, and at the same time grasped the weapon in his hand: "You want to take away our hope? It's not that easy!"
The leading man in black smiled coldly: "It seems that you don't know how dangerous your situation is. Not only do we have the advantage in numbers, but our strength cannot be underestimated." His eyes swept over everyone, and finally stopped at Lin Feng. "Especially you, young man, your strength is pretty good, but in the face of absolute strength..." Before he finished speaking, he had already waved his right hand, and dozens of his men instantly surrounded them.
Li Feng held the hilt of the sword tightly and whispered: "Are you ready?"
Xue Qi nodded firmly: "No matter what, we can't let them take away the Nine Color Lotus!"
Su Yu quickly raised the staff, and light emitted from the top again, forming a bright wall of light in the darkness. "I will try my best to delay their steps and find a way to find Jiuselian."
Lin Feng gritted his teeth and a flash of determination flashed in his eyes: "In this case, we can only fight head-on!" As soon as he finished speaking, he pounced on the nearest enemy like an arrow from a string. The long sword drew a series of afterimages in the air, and the opponent only had time to let out a short scream before falling to the ground.
On the other side, Li Feng and Xue Qi also used their best to resist the approaching attacks. The former relied on their amazing explosive power and agility to rush left and right; the latter made full use of the terrain advantages to constantly harass the men in black, creating offensive opportunities for their companions while ensuring their own safety.
Suddenly, a steady voice sounded - "The children should just let it go." As the voice fell, an old man who seemed to be in his fifties slowly walked out of the crowd. This man had a kind face, but there was an unquestionable majesty between his brows.
Lin Feng said warily: "Who are you? And why are you with these thieves?"
The old man smiled slightly: "I am Liu Yunhe, the elder of Tiangang Sect. As for the reason... it is very simple. This nine-color lotus is very important to us and must not fall into the hands of others." After saying this, he saw his figure suddenly change. Accelerating, no one present could capture the specific location of his next move.
"Hmph, it sounds grand, but it's just that he covets the huge power behind it!" Lin Feng sneered, and then struck Liu Yunhe with a backhand sword. However, the two parties were easily resolved by the latter before they had any real contact, "Young people, don't try to challenge the impossible."
Seeing that his side was at a disadvantage, Su Yu suddenly said wisely: "Don't let him get close to that stone platform! You must protect the Nine-Colored Lotus!"
Just when everyone was focusing on the head-on confrontation, a black-clothed master who had been hiding for a long time took the opportunity to sneak up on Xue Qi from behind. At the critical moment, Li Feng struggled to withstand several waves of offensives and then quickly turned back to rescue his comrades: "Be careful behind you!"
Seeing that the situation is getting more and more dangerous, Zhao Yunlong is still fighting fiercely with Yandi's guards outside and is unable to come to rescue in time. The situation seems to have reached a critical moment...
"Stop!" An angry shout echoed throughout the hall like thunder, interrupting everyone's fight. "That's enough, it makes no sense to continue like this, it will only cause more unnecessary casualties!" Lin Feng said breathlessly, sweat dripping down his forehead. At this moment, he knew in his heart that if he wanted to win, he had to find another way. It was obviously impossible to succeed by continuing to attack hard. "Liu Yunhe, tell the truth, what does the Nine Color Lotus mean to you? Is it worth snatching it in this way?"
Faced with the sudden questioning, his originally calm expression gradually faded away, replaced by a rare sense of solemnity. After a moment of silence, the old man slowly said: "Okay... Actually, the Nine-Colored Lotus is not only one of the legendary sacred objects that has the power to bring the dead back to life, but it also carries the secret that we have been pursuing for many years. According to ancient records Only this flower can activate a vital mechanism and open the door to another world."
Hearing this answer, Lin Feng and others couldn't help but feel their hearts beating wildly - it turned out that the goal they had been pursuing was actually related to such a grand and far-reaching background! At the same time, I also understood why the other party wanted to prevent others from approaching this place at all costs. "So according to what you said, even if you get the Nine-Colored Lotus, you may not be able to leave here safely?" Li Feng asked calmly, not being suppressed by the opponent's momentum but becoming more and more calm. "Perhaps we can try to cooperate once and see? After all, no one is completely sure to complete this task independently."
Liu Yunhe paused for a moment after hearing the words, then shook his head and sighed: "Hey, it would be great if it was as you said... But now that the matter has come to this point, I'm afraid it will be difficult to persuade the people above to change their minds. Besides, even if you are willing to compromise, you will be rejected. The remaining forces strongly opposed it.”
During the conversation, both parties remained on alert and did not dare to take things lightly. Just as the scene was about to reach a stalemate, a deafening roar was heard outside. "No, a new enemy has appeared!" I don't know when the melee broke out again, this time it was even more ferocious and chaotic...
Everyone looked up towards the entrance of the outer corridor and saw a group of figures wearing heavy armor and holding sharp blades approaching. The person taking the lead turned out to be a powerful warrior who had met several times before - Thunder Eagle!
"Have you traitors finally been caught? Hahaha!" He laughed wildly, and did not take further action immediately but quietly observed the situation at the scene, looking for the best entry point. Faced with the appearance of such a powerful enemy, both the Tiangang Sect members and the protagonist team felt unprecedented pressure... "I didn't expect that even he would be involved in this dispute... What should we do next?" Xue Qi worriedly He looked at his partner beside him and asked in a low voice.
Li Feng frowned and responded in a low voice: "Now is not the time to think about this. We must solve the immediate crisis first!" As he spoke, he had already taken the lead in launching an offensive towards Thunder Eagle and his party.
Liu Yunhe hesitated for a moment and then followed closely: "Well, since there is no other better way for the time being... let's work together to get rid of this guy first!"
When Lin Feng saw this, his heart tightened, but he did not flinch. He knew that the current situation was no longer optimistic, and only by taking action quickly could he take the lead. He whispered to his companions: "Listen to my command and prepare for a sneak attack!"
Xue Qi and Su Yu nodded at the same time, a trace of determination flashed in their eyes. Li Feng sneered, clenched the long sword in his hand, and prepared to attack.
The moment Thunder Eagle stepped into the hall, Lin Feng suddenly gave an order: "Go up!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the four of them rushed toward Thunder Eagle from different directions like arrows from a string. Li Feng was the fastest. His figure passed through the air like a ghost, and his long sword drew a sharp ray of light and went straight to Thunder Eagle's throat.
However, Thunderhawk is not an easy creature. He seemed to have expected it. He suddenly dwarfed, dodged the fatal blow, and threw a backhand punch. The force was so great that it made a shallow pit on the ground.
"Hmph, how dare you use such a little trick to embarrass me!" Thunder Eagle roared, his eyes flashing with blazing anger. He waved his fists and charged towards the crowd like two furious beasts.
Xue Qi quickly recited a string of spells, danced her hands in front of her, and a cold breath filled the air. Several sharp thorns of ice fell from the sky and pierced the Thunder Eagle's head. At the same time, Su Yu raised the staff high, the light shone brightly, and countless light balls shot towards the Thunder Eagle.
Although the Thunder Eagle is powerful, it is not unprepared for sudden attacks. Ice thorns and light balls hit him one after another, causing his movements to slow down for a moment. At this moment, Lin Feng finally found the flaw. He sprinted forward with all his strength and stabbed Thunder Eagle's thigh with the long sword in his hand.
Thunder Eagle roared in pain, blood spurted out, and he fell heavily to the ground. He gritted his teeth and looked at the enemies who dared to challenge him, and his anger almost swallowed up his sanity.
"Damn it...I'm going to kill all of you!" Thunder Eagle roared. Although the wound was bleeding profusely, he still struggled to stand up.
At this time, Liu Yunhe had also arrived. There was a trace of hesitation in his eyes, but in the end he chose to side with Lin Feng. He said to the people around him: "Everyone be careful and be ready to support at any time!"
Just when the situation seemed about to turn around, there was another commotion outside. Soon after, more heavily armored warriors poured into the hall. The leaders were two old men wearing gorgeous armor. Their auras were extremely oppressive, and they were obviously much more powerful than the Thunder Eagle.
"Thunder Eagle, are you okay?" One of the old men asked with concern, his voice low and deep.
"I'm fine, they just injured me temporarily." Thunder Eagle stood up with difficulty, pointed at Lin Feng and others and roared, "It's these guys who brought all of us in!"
Another old man glanced around, and when he saw the nine-color lotus still placed on the stone platform safely, he smiled slightly, but his tone was full of threats: "Very good, since the things are still there, no one can take it easy today. Get out of here. Get these people."
Dozens of heavily armored warriors moved in response, pressing toward the crowd like a torrent of steel. Facing such a huge force, no matter how brave and fearless Lin Feng and his team are, they cannot stop it. The situation becomes more and more serious, and every breath seems to be a countdown to life.
Li Feng frowned and looked at the enemy approaching step by step, and whispered: "We must find a way to break out, otherwise we will be completely besieged to death."
"But how to get out?" Su Yu asked anxiously. The staff in her hand was emitting an increasingly weaker light, obviously due to excessive consumption.
"No matter what, we can't let Nine Color Lotus fall into the hands of these evil people!" Xue Qi said firmly.
At this moment, Lin Feng's eyes suddenly lit up, and he pointed to a hidden path: "Go from there, maybe you can go around to the safe exit at the back."
"That's all we can do, hurry up and follow!" Li Feng grabbed Su Yu's arm and ran in that direction. Lin Feng and Xue Qi followed closely behind.
While everyone was running desperately, a heavily armored soldier discovered their traces and immediately blew his whistle to warn them. "No, I've been discovered!" Li Feng whispered, but his speed did not slow down even half a minute.
When Liu Yunhe saw this, he no longer hesitated and immediately followed them with some strange steps. In an instant, several people disappeared at the end of the dark path, leaving only the chaotic hall behind them and the sound of approaching footsteps...
"They can't run for long!" The old man's sneer echoed in the hall, and then the entire space fell into unprecedented tension and panic.
Several people ran wildly through the narrow and dark corridors, trying to get rid of the pursuers behind them. However, those heavily armored warriors seemed to be everywhere, always appearing in front of them at the most critical moment and blocking their way.
"No way, we will be caught sooner or later if this continues!" Xue Qi said breathlessly, her face covered with sweat.
Li Feng stopped and looked back: "We must find a way to delay them." (End of Chapter)