Lu Xueqi (71)

Su Han swiftly snatched the three treasures from the stone platform and tucked them into his robes.

He turned to face Protector Bai, his gaze sharp as a blade.

"Protector Bai, this is the Witch Clan Sacred Ground. How dare you run wild here!"

Protector Bai burst into laughter. "Kid, you're at death's door and still talking tough!"

An Incense Valley Elder behind him said sinisterly, "Protector, why waste words on this brat? Just take him down."

Protector Bai nodded and waved his hand. "Form the formation!"

Several Incense Valley Experts swiftly spread out, taking up specific positions and forming a strange battle formation.

Lu Xueqi said in a low voice, "It's Incense Valley's Seven Kills Formation. Be careful!"

Bi Yao snorted. "A mere Seven Kills Formation dares show off before me?"

She formed hand seals, and a dim blue glow rose around her.

Su Han tightened his grip on his sword and said to the two women, "I'll lead the attack. Support me."

Before his words had even faded, he shot forward like an arrow loosed from a bow, charging straight at Protector Bai.

Protector Bai gave a disdainful smile, drew his sword, and met Su Han head-on.

Clang!

The two swords collided, erupting with a piercing metallic screech.

Su Han felt an immense force travel through his arm. His palm went numb, and he staggered back three steps.

Protector Bai also took a step back, surprise flashing through his eyes.

"Not bad, brat. You're only at the Foundation Establishment Stage, yet you possess such strength!"

Su Han's heart tightened. Protector Bai truly deserved to be an Incense Valley Protector; his cultivation had already reached the Mid Golden Core Stage, far beyond Su Han's own.

Yet he felt no fear. Instead, his fighting spirit blazed even hotter.

"Again!"

Su