July 7th, Yin Qi Gathering

Wen Feichen's strike was not intended to kill but merely to obstruct Xia Ningchang's retreat.

Xia Ningchang reacted swiftly; though caught off guard when Yang Kai threw her, she managed to turn and meet Wen Feichen's palm strike with her own. Using the force of his attack, she lightly floated down beside Yang Kai.

"Ah!" Yang Kai sighed inwardly upon witnessing this. With a True Yuan realm master present and the enemies being so well-prepared, their predicament seemed truly dire.

"Master Wen, capture this woman. If she resists..." Long Hui said coldly with a sinister smile, "Feel free to break her limbs, as long as you don't mar her face. I am eager to see the beauty concealed beneath that veil!"

Wen Feichen chuckled, "Rest assured, Young Master Long. I shall not disappoint you."

Though he had been concerned about damaging Xia Ningchang and incurring Long Hui's ire, the latter's willingness to disfigure her provided Wen Feichen with no further reservations.

Long Hui's high spirits and self-awareness were notable; he recognized his own inadequacy against the woman and concluded that incapacitating her would make her vulnerable.

Their conversation kindled anger in both Yang Kai and Xia Ningchang.

Wen Feichen declared with a loud laugh, "Little girl, you heard Young Master Long. If you are wise, surrender willingly, and I promise no harm will come to you. If you resist, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

Xia Ningchang spat disdainfully, "Never!"

"Very well!" Wen Feichen's smile turned frigid, "This is your own doing."

With that, he leapt into the air like a swift swallow, his palms striking out in a display of True Yuan realm might. The gusts of his attack, accompanied by a roar akin to a tiger's, coalesced into fierce tiger heads that lunged toward Xia Ningchang.

Sensing the formidable power of these attacks, Xia Ningchang's demeanor became serious. Her delicate hands danced gracefully, releasing several streams of finger winds to counter the assault. She then performed an intricate seal on the blue gem on her forehead, unleashing a powerful surge of energy.

Though her countermeasures were significant, they could not fully halt Wen Feichen's onslaught. The tiger heads' momentum was slightly impeded but ultimately swallowed up.

In the next moment, the attacks were upon Xia Ningchang.

The rapid unfolding of events left Yang Kai unable to react in time.

The tiger heads lunged one after another, threatening to inflict severe harm on Xia Ningchang. Suddenly, the blue gem on her forehead emitted a wondrous ripple, and an arc-shaped barrier appeared, enveloping both her and Yang Kai.

Wen Feichen's attacks arrived, but as the tiger heads made contact with the barrier, they dissipated with a mournful whine.

Xia Ningchang remained unmoved, her expression serene.

Wen Feichen descended, his eyes wide with astonishment as he stared at the barrier, exclaiming, "A celestial-grade treasure!"

The revelation made everyone's eyes blaze with excitement, including Long Hui, whose gaze had previously been lascivious.

"What?" Long Hui, finally shifting his attention from Xia Ningchang, turned to Wen Feichen, his voice trembling slightly. "Master Wen, what did you just say?"

Wen Feichen's face twitched, his eyes gleaming with greed as he swallowed hard. "A celestial-grade treasure! It effortlessly withstood my attack. It must be a celestial-grade treasure without a doubt!"

"Really?" Long Hui's excitement grew. He had not anticipated that by targeting Yang Kai, he would inadvertently acquire both a beauty and a celestial-grade treasure—an invaluable defensive artifact, even more precious than an offensive one.

Celestial-grade treasures are worth their weight in gold; the Blood War Gang only possessed one, held by Hu Man.

If Long Hui could obtain this treasure and present it to his grandfather, it would significantly enhance his grandfather's power, perhaps even surpassing Hu Man.

"I must get it!" Long Hui exclaimed with fervor. "Master Wen, if you manage to seize this item, you will surely be promoted to the position of deputy leader of the Blood War Gang!"

Wen Feichen, heartened by the prospect, replied, "Thank you for your kindness, Young Master Long!"

Though he expressed gratitude, Wen Feichen knew that breaking through this celestial-grade treasure's defense would not be easy. The ineffectiveness of his previous attack revealed the difficulty of the task.

However, he was fortunate that this young girl had limited strength and could not maintain the barrier for long. With persistent assault, the barrier could eventually be breached.

"Attack!" Resolving to act, Wen Feichen commanded, leading the assault on the barrier. The Blood War Gang's experts unleashed their skills in a fierce assault.

Layers of ripples spread across the barrier, but Xia Ningchang and Yang Kai remained unharmed within. All attacks were absorbed by the barrier.

The unexpected turn of events gave Yang Kai a glimmer of hope. His eyes shone with shrewdness as he rapidly strategized, seeking an escape route before the barrier fell.

"Junior Brother, are you afraid?" Xia Ningchang suddenly inquired.

"Eh?" Yang Kai turned to her.

"Are you afraid of dying?"

"What is there to fear? You needn't be afraid either!" Yang Kai replied coolly, his gaze fixed on Long Hui from a distance. Capturing him might provide leverage for negotiation.

Yet, overcoming the blockade of so many experts from the Blood War Gang and capturing Long Hui seemed an immense challenge, even Xia Ningchang might struggle.

"I am not afraid!" Xia Ningchang said with a gentle smile. "They have yet to realize what they are truly facing!"

Yang Kai was momentarily taken aback by her words, unable to grasp their full meaning when suddenly, the valley's atmosphere shifted dramatically.

It was midnight!

On the seventh day of the seventh month, with Yin energy converging, an eerie coldness surged from the ground, as if spectral hands were reaching upward from the earth, creating a chilling and terrifying sight.

In an instant, the valley's temperature plummeted, and the bone-chilling cold made everyone shiver involuntarily.

The Blood War Gang experts attacking the barrier sensed the peril and hurriedly channeled their energies to resist the encroaching Yin energy.

Fortunately, though the Yin energy was uncomfortable, it was not lethal. As long as they maintained their energy, there would be no serious harm. The minor characters of Fengyu Tower could withstand it, let alone the Blood War Gang. However, prolonged exposure could deplete their energy, potentially leading to death by freezing.

Moments later, the entire valley was engulfed in Yin energy. Xia Ningchang suddenly sprang into action, her figure graceful as she moved like a dancer, casting peculiar hand seals and dispersing her energy into numerous streams in all directions.