After feeling the transformation within himself, he noticed that the White Tiger Envoy was standing still amidst the howling yin wind.

Qi Blood Power gushed from his body, and Qi Blood Smoke continuously emerged from his skin, yet was washed away by the incessant yin wind, causing his aura to steadily decline.

At this moment, the White Tiger Envoy was filled with deep regret.

Originally, he thought the yin wind blowing towards him was just a single gust.

Much like what he had felt before, after it blew past, everything would calm down.

But now, it was gust after gust, the yin wind incessantly swept across his entire body.

This placed him in a dilemma.

If he retreated, he would move along with the wind, leading to an even worse outcome.

If he let down his guard for even a moment, he feared the yin wind would scatter his entire Qi Blood, possibly leading to his demise.

Thinking of this possibility, he could only brace himself and endure, hoping to survive after withstanding this yin wind.

Jiang Ning glanced over, knowing this person was already doomed.

In the darkness, his sight remained sharp, able to see that even a hundred zhang away, the vegetation was still swaying.

He realized this yin wind was far from ending, continuing to blow relentlessly.

Then, his gaze shifted to the red-clad woman darting into the night from under the Divine Tree.

Unlike the direction of the White Tiger Envoy, the red-clad woman chose another path, running diagonally against the yin wind.

Seeing this.

"Go!"

Jiang Ning shouted inwardly.

The two other flying swords on his back, originating from Xu Ming, immediately unsheathed, aiming towards the darkness.

Although he had never learned the art of sword control, he relied on the strength of his Divine Thought to control objects.

His intention wasn't to kill the Vermilion Bird Envoy, merely to slow her down.

The flying swords broke through the air.

In an instant, they pierced through the ink-like night, swiftly arriving just a zhang behind the Vermilion Bird Envoy.

Elsewhere.

Hearing the near whistle of swords breaking through the air, the Vermilion Bird Envoy's expression changed dramatically.

"Who on earth is it?" The thought flashed in her mind, she twisted her body, simultaneously pulling out the long whip at her waist.

As the whip lashed out, the force cutting through the air, it resembled a dragon emerging from the sea.

Clang!!

The collision between the flying swords and the long whip echoed, the Vermilion Bird Envoy's heart grew heavy.

The whip fell into the void, behind the sword was emptiness.

It was flying swords!!

She reached a conclusion in her heart, and then felt a weight settle in her chest.

The appearance of flying swords verified her earlier suspicions.

She immediately understood who was making a move against her.

Qingyang Cave Heaven!!

These four words flashed through her mind, she unleashed her Power with intensity, her long whip mirrored a dragon stirring the sea.

The air churned, momentarily dispelling the thick darkness, allowing her to see the two flying swords struck away by her whip.

"As expected! Simply controlling swords with Divine Thought poses little threat to such a level of master!"

Jiang Ning smiled.

Without annoyance, feeling no sense of frustration.

Because his goal was achieved, the short delay caused the Vermilion Bird Envoy to halt.

The rapidly approaching yin wind also encompassed the Vermilion Bird Envoy.

Woo woo woo—

The wind moaned as it whistled past.

The Vermilion Bird Envoy immediately felt a chill throughout her body.

...

Meanwhile.

As the fiery Divine Tree turned into a rootless plant, it began to rapidly wither.

The firelight dimmed, its mystical nature dissipating, night surged forward.

Standing tall, the Azure Dragon heard the sounds of collision not far away, growing increasingly anxious.

He curled his five fingers into claw-like shapes, once more clawing fiercely at the fallen tree trunk.

Tear—

The bark ripped open, fibrous wood chips shredded by his claws.

One claw down, followed swiftly by another.

The fire-bathed Divine Tree was so mysterious, he knew within the trunk there might be a treasure allowing him to traverse the night.

Rather than charging into the darkness, with the enemy visible as he remained unseen, gambling on luck.

He preferred to place the choice in his own hands.

As long as he could freely navigate the night, fearless of its thick shadows, undaunted by the blowing yin wind, he had confidence not to fear any opponent.

Stepping into the ranks of top Grandmasters provided him with ample confidence and assurance.

His claws danced, despite the wood being tougher than fine iron, under his dragon-claw-like swipes, it gradually tore apart.

Suddenly.

A wisp of firelight emerged from the crevice in the tree.

Resembling smoke, yet floating in the air like flames.

The sudden emergence of flames briefly brightened the surroundings, as the thick, ink-like darkness seemed to slightly recede.

At this moment, the Azure Dragon Envoy also noticed the scene around him, and his expression immediately turned joyful.

"As expected!!"

His five fingers bent, resembling hooked claws.

Just as he swung his claws once more.

Buzz!!

The air vibrated, like ripples spreading.

The Azure Dragon Envoy suddenly turned and swung his claw.

Five fingers bent, resembling hooked claws swiping through the night sky.

Five unmistakably clear marks appeared in the night sky, as if branded in the void.

It was that sword light!!

Azure Dragon Envoy's heart tightened, finally noticing there were no longer any movements coming from the Vermilion Bird Envoy's side.

Realizing this scene, his heart sank.

So fast!!!

Persuading the Vermilion Bird Envoy to choose a direction to charge out was a plan he had thought of long ago.

Using the Vermilion Bird Envoy's actions to attract the attention of the mysterious strongman in the darkness, thus giving him enough time.

But he didn't expect that, as strong as the Vermilion Bird Envoy, with battle power close to a top Grandmaster, could make no sound in just a few breaths of time.

"Who exactly made the move?" This thought flashed through his mind again.

Immediately, he abruptly retreated, seeing the sword marks on his five fingers.

He also felt the sharp Sword Intent contained within the sword marks pouring into his body.

Although that sword light was broken by his claw, it was clearly not without effect.

At this moment.

In the thick darkness.

Another sword light suddenly appeared.

The sword light sliced through the darkness, sliced through the air, rushing straight towards the Azure Dragon Envoy.

Swish——

The Azure Dragon Envoy swung his claw again.

Claw marks remained like a brand, lingering in the air, dissipating slowly, as the sword light shattered along with it.

But the Azure Dragon Envoy retreated half a step again.

He saw that his old wounds remained unhealed, with new injuries added.

Then.

Yet another sword light cleaved through the night sky, slicing through the tide-like waves of Qi, coming straight at him.

...

The continuous sword lights, unending, left the Azure Dragon Envoy struggling to respond, with only the ability to cope, and no ability for any other actions.

And at this moment, having lost the protection of the Bathing Fire Divine Tree.

The darkness completely devoured the last trace of light.

The tide of night instantly engulfed the towering body of the Azure Dragon Envoy.

Woooo——

The eerie wind wailed, pouring into the Azure Dragon Envoy's ear, his heart suddenly chilled.

His whole body was unnaturally cold, as if plunged into an icy abyss.

No good!

It's the eerie wind!!

The Azure Dragon Envoy's heart skipped a beat, just about to fully mobilize his Qi Blood Power to disperse this chill within him.

Yet another sword light attacked.

The sword light, like a bright moon, hung inverted in the night sky, broke through the darkness, providing light.

The Azure Dragon Envoy's heart did not brighten at all, but instead, sank even more.

"Exalted one, I implore you to have mercy! I am the Azure Dragon Envoy, one of the four Spirit Envoys of the Yingtian Alliance, here at Yang Lake Grotto Heaven under the instruction of the Second Grade Grandmaster Li Sixiang."

"Please, for the sake of Grandmaster Li Sixiang, spare me a chance for survival."

As the words fell.

What greeted him was yet another sword light.

"Again!!" His heart tightened.

Seeing this sword light rushing at him at high speed, after a brief thought, he gave up on resisting, allowing the sword light to strike him directly.

"Trying to escape!!" Seeing the Azure Dragon Envoy's lack of resistance, Jiang Ning immediately understood.

The Azure Dragon Envoy wanted to endure his attacks, get injured, and be defeated, thereby having the qualification to leave Shangyang Cave Heaven.

As the thought flashed, the sword light approached within inches of the Azure Dragon Envoy, then suddenly dissipated and vanished.

"He... wants to kill me!!" Seeing this, the Azure Dragon Envoy suddenly understood.

The eerie wind howled past his ears, like demonic sounds pouring in.

The icy wind continuously blew through every inch of his flesh.

In the face of the pervasive eerie wind, he found that no matter how much Qi Blood Smoke he exuded, he couldn't stop the wind in the slightest.

He could only rely on his physique to resist.

Internal and external troubles, with neither the time nor the favorable circumstances or support available, instantly let him feel a sense of death approaching.

The arrival of this atmosphere not only didn't make him panic but instead made his heart grow calmer.

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