In an open space ahead, a group of black-robed figures was surrounding two men and a woman. Flying Swords flashed through the air. Clearly, they were using the Heavenly Sword Sect's signature martial art, the Sword Controlling Technique.
"Senior Brother, there are too many Evil Cultivators. We can't hold out. Let's retreat."
One of the women turned to the man beside her, who was fighting desperately to fend off their enemies.
"Retreat? Where to? I'd like to retreat too."
The man looked at the black-robed figures all around them, his face full of helplessness. If there hadn't been five Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators among them, they would have already slaughtered every last one of these black-robed figures.
"Take them down, now! They've already sent word out."
The black-robed man speaking wore golden threads on his robe, a clear sign of his high status.
At his words, the black-robed figures attacked even more viciously.
"Earth-Shattering Fist!"
A shout rang out, and a fist shot toward one of the black-robed figures. Before he could react, his body flew aside like a kite with its strings cut, crashing hard to the ground. He lay motionless.
"Who's there?"
The leader roared, his aura surging.
"The man who's going to take your worthless life."
With a furious shout, Shi Jian shook out his arm, drew the Long Sword from his back, and slashed at the man.
"Senior Brother, leave him to me. Go deal with the others."
Ye Lin rushed forward and punched at the leader.
"Good. Be careful, Junior Brother."
After saying that, Shi Jian went to rescue the three Heavenly Sword Sect disciples who were surrounded.
"A disciple of the Azure Cloud Sect?"
The leader had evidently recognized Ye Lin. The Azure Cloud Sect disciples' uniforms were simply too conspicuous.
"Good. Then you