Primordial Era: The Holy Maiden Shiji, a woman of exceptional talent and beauty

Shi Ji's eyes turned cold and sharp: "Then you can forget about getting it from me!"

The battle continued in the darkness, with Shi Ji and his companions displaying unwavering fighting spirit and exceptional combat skills.

With each flash of sword light, a man in black fell to the ground.

However, the enemies seemed endless, constantly surging in from all directions, trying to completely surround Shi Ji and the others.

Shi Ji knew in her heart that things couldn't continue like this.

They must find a way to break through, otherwise they will eventually be exhausted by the enemy.

So he lowered his voice and said to his companions, "Listen up, everyone! We have to break out! Tieshan, you lead the way! Qingwu, follow me! The rest of you, protect yourselves and stay close to the group!"

Tieshan nodded, swung his giant hammer, and charged forward.

With a roar, he slammed his giant hammer into the ground, instantly creating a crack in the earth.

The men in black were forced to retreat, revealing an opening.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Shi Ji led her companions to break through the encirclement quickly.

They ran wildly along the gap, not daring to stop for a moment.

Behind them, the sounds of the men in black chasing them grew closer and closer, as if they would catch up at any moment.

However, at that moment, a steep cliff suddenly appeared in front of them.

Before Shi Ji and the others could stop, they lost their balance and plummeted off the cliff.

"Ah!" the crowd exclaimed, their hearts filled with despair.

Did they perish at the bottom of the cliff like that?
At the critical moment, Shi Ji suddenly felt a mysterious power surging out from within her body.

He instinctively reached out his palm, and a beam of light shot out from his palm, steadily supporting his and his companions' falling bodies.

“This is…” Shi Ji looked at her palm in surprise.

He sensed that the mysterious power emanated from the fragment of the Styx Map in his hand.

Just then, a roaring sound suddenly came from below the cliff.

Shi Ji and the others looked down and saw a group of huge monsters rushing up from below.

The monsters were of various shapes and sizes; some had horns, and some breathed fire, making them look extremely terrifying.

"Everyone be careful! These monsters are likely attracted by the power of the Styx Diagram fragments!" Shi Ji warned.

Sure enough, as soon as the monsters rushed up, they went straight for Shi Ji and the others.

They roared and brandished their claws, trying to tear Shi Ji and the others to pieces.

However, Shiji was no longer what it used to be.

With the help of the fragments of the River Styx, he easily dodged the monster's attacks while wielding his longsword to launch a counterattack.

His swordsmanship was sharp and swift, each swing accompanied by a thunderous sound.

The monsters fell one after another under his sword light, letting out shrill screams.

Seeing Shi Ji's bravery, her companions were greatly encouraged. They all took out their weapons and began to fight the monster.

Although they were not as strong as Shi Ji, under his leadership they also showed tenacious fighting spirit and courage.

After a fierce battle, Shi Ji and the others finally defeated all the monsters.

They stood on the edge of the cliff, panting heavily, their hearts filled with the joy of victory.

"Great! We won!" Tieshan shouted excitedly.

Shi Ji smiled as well. He understood that this victory stemmed not only from their courage and fighting spirit, but also from their trust and unity. Only in this way could they overcome all difficulties and achieve final victory.

However, Shi Ji also knew that this was just a small challenge on their journey.

More hardships and obstacles await them ahead. He must remain vigilant at all times and continuously improve his strength and wisdom in order to meet the challenges of the future.

Despite this, Shi Ji did not back down in the slightest; on the contrary, his determination became even stronger. Every time he gripped the fragment of the Styx Map in his hand, he could feel his father's heavy last wishes and expectations. He knew that every step he took was moving closer to his father's last wish, and at the same time, it was a process of his own growth and the realization of his own value.

"We cannot stop, my friends." Shi Ji gazed into the distance, her eyes resolute. "There are still many more challenges ahead, but we must never give up."

In the days that followed, Shiji and his companions continued their journey. They trekked through mountains and rivers, enduring countless hardships and difficulties. Sometimes, they had to cross vast deserts, where every step felt like walking on a knife's edge under the scorching sun; sometimes, they had to traverse deep forests, battling ferocious beasts; and sometimes, they even had to explore mysterious underground caves, facing unknown dangers.

Every challenge was a test for Shiji and his companions. But they did not back down; instead, they became even more united and courageous. They supported each other, faced difficulties together, and defeated one enemy after another.

During an expedition deep into ancient ruins, Shi Ji and her companions discovered a massive underground palace. Hidden deep underground, the palace had clearly been forgotten for many years. When they cautiously entered, they found it riddled with traps and mechanisms.

"Be careful, everyone!" Shi Ji reminded her companions. "This place is full of dangers, and we must always be vigilant."

They traversed the palace step by step, carefully avoiding traps and mechanisms with each step. Sometimes they had to climb steep stone walls; other times, they had to leap across wide abysses. Everyone was sweating profusely with tension, but they did not give up.

Finally, deep within the palace, they found a fragment of the River Styx map. The fragment emitted a mysterious light, as if it contained immense power.

"We found another one!" one of the companions shouted excitedly.

Shi Ji picked up the fragments, feeling the powerful force contained within them: "We're one step closer to our goal. I will definitely fulfill my father's last wish."

But at that moment, a strange sound suddenly came from the palace. Immediately afterwards, a group of enemies dressed in black emerged from the shadows and surrounded them.

"Who are you? Why are you stopping us?" Shi Ji asked coldly.

"Hahaha! You dare to trespass on our territory? You're courting death!" a man in black said with a sinister laugh. "Hand over the fragments of the Styx River Map, and we might spare your lives!"

Shi Ji felt a chill run down his spine; he knew these enemies were up to no good.

He gripped his longsword tightly, ready to fight at any moment.

His companions also drew their weapons, forming a standoff with the enemy.

A fierce battle ensued. The two sides exchanged blows, their swords flashing and their energy surging.

Shi Ji and his companions displayed amazing combat skills and perfect teamwork, catching their enemies off guard with every move.

However, the strength of these men in black should not be underestimated.

They seemed to have undergone special training, not only being agile but also possessing ruthless skills.

They launched repeated attacks, attempting to annihilate Shi Ji and his men in one fell swoop.

In that fierce battle, Shi Ji was like a tiger descending from the mountain, her sword flashing like lightning, each swing carrying the force of thunder.

However, the enemy was exceptionally cunning and powerful, seemingly having already figured out Shi Ji's fighting style, and always managed to avoid his fatal blow at crucial moments.

As the battle intensified, Shi Ji suddenly felt a gust of wind. He instinctively dodged to the side, but was still slashed on the left arm by a sharp sword aura.

Blood instantly soaked through his sleeves, dripping from his fingertips to the ground.

"Shiji!" Tieshan exclaimed, a look of panic flashing in his eyes.

He brandished his giant hammer and charged at the man in black who had injured Shi Ji, shouting, "I'll take your life!"

Qingwu's expression also changed, and she flashed to Shiji's side like a ghost: "How are you? Let me see your wound!"

Shi Ji gritted his teeth and shook his head: "It's nothing, just a minor injury, don't worry." As he spoke, he tore off a piece of his clothes and quickly bandaged the wound.

However, the men in black gave them no chance to catch their breath. Seeing that Shi Ji was injured, they seemed to smell blood and their attack became even more frenzied.

In an instant, sword energy crisscrossed, and all sorts of hidden weapons poured down like a torrential rain.

"Watch out, everyone!" Shi Ji shouted, brandishing her long sword to defend against the enemy's attack.

His companions also reacted quickly, each displaying their best skills to fight the enemy.

Tieshan wielded his giant hammer, each strike causing the ground to tremble.

Light Dance is like a fleeting ghost, sometimes appearing behind the enemy to launch a fatal blow.

The other companions also displayed their unique skills, engaging in a fierce battle with the enemy.

However, the men in black were powerful and well-coordinated. They launched a series of fierce attacks, attempting to wipe out Shi Ji and the others in one fell swoop.

In the ensuing melee, Shi Ji's companions were also injured one after another.

But they did not back down; instead, they became even more furious and determined.

"These bastards are despicable! We must avenge Shiji!" one of his companions roared.

"That's right! We must not let them succeed!" The others echoed.

They helped each other to their feet and charged at the enemy again.

Seeing her companions so brave and determined, Shi Ji felt a surge of warmth in her heart.

He knew he was not fighting alone; he had these reliable companions supporting him.

He gripped the hilt of his sword tightly, took a deep breath, and charged suddenly at the leader of the men in black.

"Let's settle this today!" Shi Ji roared, swinging her sword at the man in black.

The sword light sliced ​​through the air like lightning, emitting a sharp whistling sound.

The man in black felt the powerful aura emanating from the Stone Sword and his expression changed drastically.

He swiftly swung his longsword, clashing with Shi Ji's sword.

The sound of metal clashing echoed throughout the palace, lingering for a long time.

However, at that moment, Shi Ji suddenly changed his move. He stepped forward with his left foot and shot towards the man in black like an arrow.

At the same time, the sword in his hand transformed into a lightning-like beam of light, piercing straight into the black-clad man's heart.

"Ah!" the man in black exclaimed, trying to dodge but it was too late.

Shi Ji's sword pierced his heart with precision.

A spurt of blood gushed out, staining the black-clad man's clothes red.

"You..." The man in black stared at Shi Ji with wide eyes, seemingly wanting to say something, but in the end, he let out a sigh and fell to the ground.

Seeing their leader killed by Shi Ji, the other men in black panicked and retreated, trying to escape the scene.

However, Shi Ji and his companions did not give them a chance to escape. They quickly caught up and killed the remaining men in black one by one.

When the last man in black fell, the entire palace fell into a deathly silence.

Only the heavy breathing of Shi Ji and his companions, and the sound of blood dripping, echoed in the air.

"It's finally over..." Shi Ji breathed a sigh of relief and sat down on the ground, exhausted.

His companions also gathered around, asking about his injuries with concern.

"Shiji, are you alright?" Qingwu asked worriedly, looking at the wound on his left arm.

"This wound needs to be treated quickly, otherwise it will get infected."

Shi Ji smiled slightly and shook his head: "I'm fine, just some superficial injuries." As he spoke, he struggled to his feet, walked over to the leader of the men in black, and squatted down. "Let's see if he has anything that can prove his identity."

Upon hearing this, his companions came over and began searching the men in black.

A short while later, they found a token and a letter on the leader of the men in black.

"This is... a token from the Styx Palace!" Tieshan exclaimed in surprise. "So these guys are from the Styx Palace!"

"The Styx Palace?" Shi Ji frowned. "Isn't that an evil force? Why would they want to steal the fragments of the Styx Map?"

"I don't know." Qingwu shook her head. "But we have to be careful. The people of the Styx Palace are powerful and ruthless. They will never let this go."

Shi Ji nodded and put away the token and letter: "Let's leave here first. This place is no longer safe."

Shi Ji carefully put the token and letter into her pocket, her eyes revealing determination and resolve: "Netherworld Palace, I will remember you. I will avenge this humiliation one day!"

Tieshan patted Shiji on the shoulder and said with great bravado, "Shiji, don't worry, we're with you. If the Styx Palace dares to cause trouble again, we'll make sure they don't leave alive!"

Qingwu gently comforted her, "Yes, Shiji, you're not alone. We'll all support you. Now, let's leave this dangerous place."

Shi Ji glanced gratefully at his companions, a warm feeling welling up inside him. He knew he was not alone; with these reliable companions by his side, he would forge ahead bravely.

So Shiji and her companions quickly left the palace filled with bloodshed and slaughter, and continued their journey to find the fragments of the Styx Map.

They traversed vast deserts, crossed treacherous mountains, and ventured through deep forests, enduring countless hardships and difficulties along the way.

But their hearts are always closely connected, and no matter what difficulties they encounter, they can support each other to overcome them.

In the days that followed, Shiji and her companions not only had to face the harsh natural environment, but also had to be constantly on guard against the pursuit of the Styx Palace.

The people of the Styx Palace seemed to know their every move and always managed to appear at crucial moments to cause them trouble.

But Shiji and her companions were not intimidated; instead, they became even more determined to defeat the enemy.

In an unexpected encounter, Shiji and her companions discovered a secret hiding place. (End of Chapter)