Before the palace in Nine Nether Land, black Killing Intent crashed against the golden Dao Rhyme barrier like surging tides, unleashing deafening roars. Golden light flickered across the barrier as the Longevity Dao Rhyme slowly circulated, purifying the Killing Intent bit by bit. The Black Robe Man stood before the palace gates, watching the scene with a trace of surprise in his eyes before it turned into deep disdain.
"Shen Hao, your Longevity Dao Rhyme truly has a few tricks to it." The Black Robe Man's voice was shrill and grating. "Unfortunately, before me, Yan, the Lord of Sha-Mo, such petty tricks are not worth mentioning!"
As his words fell, Killing Intent around Yan surged wildly. His once-pale face twisted into a savage expression, and a pair of black wings spread from his back, covered in strange runes. With a wave of his hand, a black pillar of light condensed. It contained power capable of destroying heaven and earth as it shot toward Shen Hao and Zi Xuan.
"Brother Hao, be careful!" Zi Xuan's face changed drastically. The jade sword in her hand instantly erupted with dazzling green light, and a strand of Sword Qi slashed toward the black pillar.
Clang!
Sword Qi collided with the pillar of light in a thunderous explosion. The green light was instantly swallowed by the black radiance. The jade sword trembled violently, and a trace of blood spilled from the corner of Zi Xuan's lips. Clearly, she had suffered internal injuries.
"Zi Xuan!" Anxiety flashed through Shen Hao's eyes. With a wave of his hand, he sent a stream of golden Dao Rhyme into Zi Xuan's body, driving out the Killing Intent within her. "Fall back. Leave this to me."
Zi Xuan bit her lip. She knew that if she stayed, she would only