The Unbreakable Barrier Broke!

The ancient tree spread its branches and leaves, radiating an immense life force and an unyielding presence.

"Dawnlight Ancient Tree: Unbreakable Barrier!" Starlight Dew shouted.

The Jade Ancient Tree Phantom blazed with light. Countless emerald Runes lit up across its trunk, forming a massive barrier that looked carved from solid jade between the Black Sword Light and the group!

But the attacker was far stronger than expected!

The Black Sword Light did not slow or waver before the seemingly impregnable jade barrier.

It continued along its path, a silent stroke that would sever anything in its way, and struck the barrier.

Hiss!

The supposedly unbreakable barrier split apart with ease before the concentrated Black Sword Light!

The emerald barrier dimmed instantly. Cracks spread across it before it shattered, scattering into points of light!

"Pfft!"

Starlight Dew spat blood as though struck by a hammer. The backlash hurled her backward.

She slammed into an ancient tree and was left unable to fight.

The Black Sword Light had dimmed only slightly after breaking through the barrier.

Without losing speed, it surged toward Qin Yan, Liu Ruyan, and the others!

Its sword aura had yet to touch them, but a bone-deep chill already prickled their skin. Their blood nearly froze!

Danger! Mortal danger was right before them!

Qin Yan's pupils contracted, and every muscle in his body tensed.

He had no time to wonder who the enemy was or where the attack had come from.

Survival instinct drove him to crush the Crystal Ball in his hand!

It was the only lifeline he might still have time to use!

But just as his fingers were about to tighten—

A clear woman's voice rang out beside him, slightly languid yet brimming with unquestionable power. It cut through every sound on the battlefield:

"Tch. A