When the Snipe and Clam Contend, the Rat King Reaps the Profit

The sword light was like a reversed Milky Way, and the green blade of Ling Qingshui cut through the night sky, the cold light flowing on the sword surface even condensing into frost.

As Wu Qibai opened and closed his sword, Gale Force howled, and the sword blades collided with the sword, producing a sharp sound like a dragon's roar. The two moved like ghosts among the ruins, and each clash sent flying stones.

"Ruthless Moon Cutter!"

Ling Qingshui gave a soft shout, and the sword's momentum suddenly changed. The tip of the sword drew a crescent moon in the air, and the air rippled like water waves where the sword pointed.

Wu Qibai leaped backward three zhang with his toes touching the ground, and Da Yu blocked the attack, leaving a sword mark about three inches deep on Da Yu's body.

Before he could catch his breath, Ling Qingshui had already closed in like a shadow, her sword tip flashing like a venomous snake. "Heartless Slash!"

A flash of cold light appeared, Wu Qibai felt a chill on the side of his neck as his hair was severed by the Sword Qi and fell to the ground.

He spun around to avoid a vital spot, then unleashed a powerful horizontal slash, a flash of light counterattacking as the blade aimed straight for Ling Qingshui's face.

Ling Qingshui flipped her wrist, her sword tip angled to the side, and used the "Mindless Art" to deflect the opponent's force, then smoothly slashed at his opponent's ribs.

Wu Qibai quickly retreated half a step, then swung his large sword at the ground, causing the bluestone to explode with a roar, sending dozens of fragments of stone flying out in the dust.

"Unforgiven Calamity!"

Ling Qingshui swung her Longsword repeatedly, the green light weaving into an impenetrable Sword Net that shredded all the broken stones.

The aftershocks of the Sword Qi energy scattered pebbles and gravel.

Wu Qibai leaped into the air, his large sword trembled, and a red light emanated from its surface.

"Big Dipper Heavenly Fiend Kill!"

As this word fell, seven shadows trapped Qingshui in the formation, and each shadow used endless fierce killing moves.

Ling Qingshui's pupils contracted slightly, her sword pointing towards the heavens. "Selfless Void Return!"

His entire body transformed into a beam of sword light, soaring into the sky. The sword's momentum was like a hundred rivers flowing into the sea, shattering all the illusory images of the Big Dipper.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Wu Qibai closed in and unleashed a powerful strike with the force of wind and thunder.

Suddenly, Ling Qingshui sheathed his sword and struck out with both palms. "Unfounded Emptiness!"

The two powerful internal forces collided, and the shockwave cleared away all the clouds and mist within a radius of several dozen feet.

As the smoke cleared, the two men, dressed in rags, remained on guard.

The frost on Ling Qingshui Sword gradually melted, and Wu Qibai trembled continuously. There were several crevices on the sword's blade, but neither of them took another step.

On the other side of the battlefield, clouds and mist surged, rippling out in layers, like white silk being wielded arbitrarily by an invisible hand.

Wu Xiaoqin remained hidden among them, a smug smile playing on her lips.

She waved her sleeve lightly, and the clouds surged as if they were alive, completely obscuring her figure.

Wherever there are clouds and mist, that is her domain. With a thought, she can arrive in an instant and launch a surprise attack.

Hua Jiu'er warily watched the churning clouds around her, then raised her hand and drew the large sword from her back.

Suddenly, a cold light shot out from the mist on the side. She quickly dodged to the side, barely avoiding the fatal blow.

Before she could even regain her footing, another whooshing sound came from her left. She hastily swung her sword to block, and the clanging of metal echoed from the silent mist, sounding particularly jarring.

Wu Xiaoqin was like a ghost, appearing and disappearing unpredictably, and every attack she launched was sudden and impossible to defend against.

Hua Jiu'er was agitated, knowing full well that such a strategy would inevitably lead to defeat.

She took a deep breath, her Spiritual Power surging wildly within her body, and shouted, "I will unleash the Hundred Yu Kill!"

In an instant, a strange power spread outwards from her.

In the originally pure white mist, countless petals appeared out of thin air. These petals did not look like ordinary flowers, but rather exuded a sharp edge, like exquisite little knives.

Petals danced in the air, and wherever they passed, the clouds and mist dissipated.

They shimmered with a deep blue light, weaving in the air into magnificent patterns, like a dynamic painting.

With Hua Jiu'er's control, these petals swept out like a storm, each containing terrifying power, pulverizing the surrounding clouds.

The clouds and mist within a radius of several dozen meters quickly disappeared under this terrifying attack, and the labyrinthine secrets that were originally shrouded in clouds and mist were revealed to the light of day again.

Wu Xiaoqin, who was hiding in the clouds and mist, was unable to dodge in time and was hit by a shower of petals.

The petals brushed against her body, leaving behind gruesome wounds, and her clothes were stained with blood.

She let out a painful scream as she plummeted from the sky and crashed heavily to the ground, her eyes filled with shock and panic.

Hua Jiu'er looked at Wu Xiaoqin lying on the ground, panting slightly, a hint of exhaustion flashing in her eyes, but more so the joy of victory.

He took out a Pills and swallowed it, which relieved much of his fatigue. Then he drew his sword and attacked Wu Xiaoqin, who had fallen to the ground.

When Wu Qibai saw his sister lying injured on the ground, he immediately became anxious and shouted, "Don't hurt my sister!"

He unleashed a few fierce attacks with his broadsword, then turned and charged towards Wu Xiaoqin.

But Li Qingshui wouldn't let him have his way. With a flash, she blocked his path once again.

The attack from the man suddenly intensified, causing Wu Qibai to become somewhat flustered.

Looking at Hua Jiu'er, who was standing guard over her, and especially seeing the cold look in her eyes and the large sword that radiated a chilling light, Wu Xiaoqin felt a little scared.

However, being proud, she was unwilling to submit, and she threatened Yu, "You dare to touch me, and you'd better consider the consequences!"

Hua Jiu'er curled her lip and said coldly, "I don't know the consequences of messing with you. You should think about the consequences you're already facing!"

Suddenly, a gray figure darted out from the clouds and appeared in front of Wu Xiaoqin with lightning speed. It snatched the Storage Ring from her hand and then threw it away.

"Little sparrow, catch!"

"Ah... you bastard, how dare you Grandaunt my things?"

Who are you? Give me back what's Grandaunt!

Wu Xiaoqin was stunned by this sudden change, and Ji Chu became furious, shouting and yelling.

Hua Jiu'er was also stunned for a moment, then her eyes flashed with a dangerous glint.

The suddenly appearing dark shadow turned out to be a rat, but this rat was quite large, about the size of an adult Tibetan Mastiff.

"You demon rat, return the Storage Ring you just stole, or I'll chop you in half with one stroke!"

"Hehe, little girl, aren't you afraid of biting your tongue in the wind?"

You'd better think before you speak. Are you sure your sword can cut me down?

Just then, the Lightning Thunder Roc, the Peacock King, and several Asura emerged from the clouds.

Hua Jiu'er frowned deeply; these Asura and several demonic beasts made her feel greatly threatened.

This team gave her a strange feeling. They didn't seem to be the original monsters in the Secret Realm. They seemed to come from outside the Secret Realm and, like them, had entered this Sea of Clouds Maze to go to the land of the Overlord Emperor's inheritance.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have the right to steal the trial participants' Storage Ring.

"Little girl, don't be stubborn. Just understand one thing: we are a professional robbery team."

"If you know what's good for you, hand over your valuables. Otherwise, don't blame me for being merciless!"

The commotion alerted Wu Qibai and Li Qingshui, who simultaneously stopped fighting and rushed over.