The Tribe's Winds and Clouds Stir in Secret

Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan instinctively halted at the sound of battle cries. The Lingxi Tribe man's expression darkened as he frowned. "Not good—it sounds like our people are under attack!" With a wave of his hand, he led the tribe members racing toward the source of the noise.

Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan exchanged a glance, a shared sense of justice rising in their hearts, and they followed without hesitation. When they arrived, a group of Mysterious Figures in black robes was locked in fierce combat with the Lingxi Tribe warriors. The Mysterious Figures moved with agile grace, their spells eerie and unnatural. The Black Long Swords in their hands gleamed with a dim light, unleashing powerful dark energy with every swing.

Though the Lingxi Tribe warriors fought bravely, the Mysterious Figures' assault was relentless, and many of the tribe had already been wounded. The leader of the Mysterious Figures was tall, his face hidden beneath a hood. With a sweep of his sword, a black Sword Qi shot toward the Lingxi Tribe man. He hurriedly urged his Qilin Beast to dodge, but the Sword Qi still grazed his arm, leaving a gash.

Seeing this, Chen Siyu immediately unleashed the Five-Colored Ribbon Technique. The ribbons spiraled through the air, radiating dazzling light as they charged at the Mysterious Figures. Wherever the ribbons passed, the Mysterious Figures scattered, momentarily breaking their formation. Chen Ruixuan wasn't about to be outdone. He pulled out his slingshot, infusing the pellets with Chaos Power, and fired at the Mysterious Figures. The pellets struck several of them, the immense force sending them flying.

The Lingxi Tribe warriors, heartened by Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan's aid, seized the chance to counterattack. Yet the Mysterious Figures seemed unflustered. They quickly adjusted their tactics, forming a strange formation. As the formation activated, a surge of dark energy coalesced into a massive Black Vortex.

The Black Vortex madly absorbed the surrounding spiritual energy. Both the Lingxi Tribe warriors and the siblings felt a powerful pull, their bodies involuntarily drawn toward the vortex. Chen Siyu knew that if this continued, everyone would be in danger. She focused her mind, trying to channel the surrounding Chaos Power to counter the dark force.

Chen Ruixuan called out from the side, "Sister, these Mysterious Figures seem to be draining our strength. What do we do?" Chen Siyu gritted her teeth. "Younger brother, guard me. I'll try to break their formation with Chaos Power!"

Chen Siyu closed her eyes, channeling the Chaos Power with all her might. A layer of multicolored light radiated around her body, laced with strands of chaotic energy, gradually forming a Chaos Vortex to oppose the Black Vortex. The two vortices locked in stalemate, the immense force they released cracking the ground in every direction.

The Lingxi Tribe man watched Chen Siyu's actions, both astonished and impressed. He shouted, "Everyone, lend your strength! Work with these two young friends to break the enemy's formation!" The tribe warriors responded in unison, focusing their spiritual energy and attacking the Mysterious Figures' formation.

With the combined efforts of Chen Siyu, Chen Ruixuan, and the Lingxi Tribe warriors, the Mysterious Figures' formation finally showed a crack. Chen Siyu seized the moment, thrusting the Chaos Power violently into the Black Vortex. With a thunderous boom, the Black Vortex was shattered by the Chaos Power, and the Mysterious Figures' formation collapsed completely.

Seeing the tide turn, the lead Mysterious Figure in black robes snorted coldly. "Hmph, you're formidable. We'll let you off today. Let's go!" With that, he led the remaining Mysterious Figures in a swift retreat.

The Lingxi Tribe man looked at Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan with gratitude. "Thank you both for your help. If not for you, we would have been in grave danger today. Would you be willing to return to our tribe with us, so we can properly express our thanks?"

Chen Siyu smiled and shook her head. "No need to be polite. We only did what we had to. But who are these Mysterious Figures? Why did they attack your Lingxi Tribe?"

The Lingxi Tribe man's face grew solemn. "We don't know their origins either. Lately, strange things have been happening near our tribe. Perhaps there's a larger conspiracy behind all this."

Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan felt a mix of curiosity and concern. They decided to follow the Lingxi Tribe back to their settlement, partly to learn more about the Mysterious Figures and partly to help the tribe prepare for any further threats. Little did they know, this decision would drag them into an even more turbulent storm...