The Defense Artifact took effect immediately, blocking the wind blades. Xu Huo gripped the black knife again and was about to slash through the barrier sealing off the room when another Player rushed in and suddenly shouted, "Helpless!"
It was an Ability. Every Player in the room, including Xu Huo's companion, had both hands forced down and bound tightly against their sides. At the same time, several spinning blades whirled around the room, flying toward Xu Huo, the painted woman, and the injured Player on the ground.
The spinning blades were sharp weapons in their own right, and when they neared someone, they released wind blades a meter long, greatly increasing their range. The injured Player was pinned down and hurled against the wall. The force was enough to keep him from getting free, even though it hadn't fully broken through his Defense Artifact's barrier.
The two pursuers had originally been after the injured man. Their main purpose in dealing with Xu Huo and the others was to hold them back. Now that they had succeeded, their priority was naturally to finish off their target. But just as they turned around, Xu Huo emerged from the sealing barrier. A single "Sit Please" pulled the two of them onto the chairs in the room, and he immediately activated Lock time. After blocking several attacks, Xu Huo used the black knife and cutting lines to repeatedly break through their Defense Artifact barriers. Then he used "Harmonious Atmosphere" once more, ending the fight cleanly.
Turning back to the man huddled in the corner, he asked, "Do you still need something?"
The other man clutched his bleeding wounds and panted. "Could I hide here for a while? Don't worry, I absolutely won't disturb you."
Xu Huo didn't force him out and tacitly allowed him