Battle in the Darkness

Xiao Shao and Mei Hua stood their ground, ready to face the two mysterious cultivators who emerged from behind the trees. Both of them wore black robes that covered almost their entire bodies, leaving only a pair of sharp, calculating eyes exposed. Their auras were powerful, indicating that they were not opponents to be underestimated.

"You have gone too far," one of the guards said in a deep, heavy voice. "No one is allowed to interfere with our plans."

Xiao Shao felt the tension rising. He knew that this battle was inevitable. He quickly circulated his cultivation energy, preparing himself for the next attack.

Mei Hua, on the other hand, remained calm. Although her body was not as strong as Xiao Shao's, her speed and agility allowed her to keep up with the attacks of her opponents. The small knife she wielded spun nimbly, slashing and stabbing with great precision.

However, the guards seemed to be prepared. With practiced movements, they dodged and retaliated with counterattacks that came so quickly. The black swords gleaming in their hands, slashed through the air sharply, creating the sound of howling wind.

Xiao Shao was forced to retreat, jumping to the side to avoid the attack, and threw out a counterattack. With his increasing strength, Xiao Shao felt his body becoming stronger—every movement becoming more refined. He knew that he was fighting an opponent far stronger than before.

On the other side, Mei Hua was also engaged in a fierce battle with the other guards. Although her body was not as strong as Xiao Shao's, her speed and agility allowed her to keep up with the attacks of her opponents. The small knife she wielded spun nimbly, slashing and stabbing with great precision.

However, despite their fierce fighting, the guards seemed to show no mercy. They moved with great coordination, blocking Xiao Shao and Mei Hua's every move. Xiao Shao could sense that this was not just an ordinary attack—there was something much greater and more terrifying underlying all of this.

"Xiao Shao, be careful!" Mei Hua shouted as one of the guards tried to attack Xiao Shao from behind with a sharp sword.

Xiao Shao turned around swiftly, blocking the attack with his hand that was imbued with cultivation energy. The collision made a loud noise, but Xiao Shao stood his ground, his face filled with determination.

"I will not retreat," he said, his tone full of passion and courage. "If we must go through this, we will go through this together."

With that spirit, Xiao Shao launched another attack, this time faster and more powerful. With every move he made, the energy within him increased, as if he was beginning to touch the limits of his true abilities. However, even as he charged forward with all his strength, there was a sense that this was only the beginning of something much greater and more dangerous.

Mei Hua, meanwhile, did not remain idle either. With her speed and agility, she managed to dodge several attacks and retaliate with deadly counterattacks. The small knife in her hand spun nimbly, slashing and stabbing with pinpoint precision.

However, the guards seemed to show no mercy. They moved with great coordination, blocking Xiao Shao and Mei Hua's every move. Xiao Shao could sense that this was no ordinary attack—there was something much greater and more terrifying underlying it all.

"You won't be able to defeat us," one of the guards said coldly. "Your strength is still too weak."

Xiao Shao and Mei Hua exchanged glances. Although the guard's words sounded belittling, they knew that they couldn't give up so easily. With determination, they continued the battle, trying to find a way to defeat their opponents.

However, the longer the battle went on, the more it became clear that the guards were far more powerful. Each of their attacks felt like a devastating storm, making it difficult for Xiao Shao and Mei Hua to defend.

"You won't be able to win," the guard said again, this time in a more threatening tone. "Surrender yourselves, and perhaps we will consider letting you live."

Xiao Shao and Mei Hua did not answer. They knew that surrender was not an option. With the last of their strength, they launched a final attack, hoping to find a gap in their opponent's defenses.

However, before their attacks could reach their target, the guard moved swiftly. in the Darkness

Xiao Shao and Mei Hua stood their ground, ready to face the two mysterious cultivators who emerged from behind the trees. Both of them wore black robes that covered almost their entire bodies, leaving only a pair of sharp, calculating eyes exposed. Their auras were powerful, indicating that they were not opponents to be underestimated.

"You have gone too far," one of the guards said in a deep, heavy voice. "No one is allowed to interfere with our plans."

Xiao Shao felt the tension rising. He knew that this battle was inevitable. He quickly circulated his cultivation energy, preparing himself for the next attack.

Mei Hua, on the other hand, remained calm. Although her body was not as strong as Xiao Shao's, her speed and agility allowed her to keep up with the attacks of her opponents. The small knife she wielded spun nimbly, slashing and stabbing with great precision.

However, the guards seemed to be prepared. With practiced movements, they dodged and retaliated with counterattacks that came so quickly. The black swords gleaming in their hands, slashed through the air sharply, creating the sound of howling wind.

Xiao Shao was forced to retreat, jumping to the side to avoid the attack, and threw out a counterattack. With his increasing strength, Xiao Shao felt his body becoming stronger—every movement becoming more refined. He knew that he was fighting an opponent far stronger than before.

On the other side, Mei Hua was also engaged in a fierce battle with the other guards. Although her body was not as strong as Xiao Shao's, her speed and agility allowed her to keep up with the attacks of her opponents. The small knife she wielded spun nimbly, slashing and stabbing with great precision.

However, despite their fierce fighting, the guards seemed to show no mercy. They moved with great coordination, blocking Xiao Shao and Mei Hua's every move. Xiao Shao could sense that this was not just an ordinary attack—there was something much greater and more terrifying underlying all of this.

"Xiao Shao, be careful!" Mei Hua shouted as one of the guards tried to attack Xiao Shao from behind with a sharp sword.

Xiao Shao turned around swiftly, blocking the attack with his hand that was imbued with cultivation energy. The collision made a loud noise, but Xiao Shao stood his ground, his face filled with determination.

"I will not retreat," he said, his tone full of passion and courage. "If we must go through this, we will go through this together."

With that spirit, Xiao Shao launched another attack, this time faster and more powerful. With every move he made, the energy within him increased, as if he was beginning to touch the limits of his true abilities. However, even as he charged forward with all his strength, there was a sense that this was only the beginning of something much greater and more dangerous.

Mei Hua, meanwhile, did not remain idle either. With her speed and agility, she managed to dodge several attacks and retaliate with deadly counterattacks. The small knife in her hand spun nimbly, slashing and stabbing with pinpoint precision.

However, the guards seemed to show no mercy. They moved with great coordination, blocking Xiao Shao and Mei Hua's every move. Xiao Shao could sense that this was no ordinary attack—there was something much greater and more terrifying underlying it all.

"You won't be able to defeat us," one of the guards said coldly. "Your strength is still too weak."

Xiao Shao and Mei Hua exchanged glances. Although the guard's words sounded belittling, they knew that they couldn't give up so easily. With determination, they continued the battle, trying to find a way to defeat their opponents.

However, the longer the battle went on, the more it became clear that the guards were far more powerful. Each of their attacks felt like a devastating storm, making it difficult for Xiao Shao and Mei Hua to defend.

"You won't be able to win," the guard said again, this time in a more threatening tone. "Surrender yourselves, and perhaps we will consider letting you live."

Xiao Shao and Mei Hua did not answer. They knew that surrender was not an option. With the last of their strength, they launched a final attack, hoping to find a gap in their opponent's defenses.

However, before their attacks could reach their target, the guard moved swiftly.