Sixty years of blacksmithing, a single hammer blow forging a celestial being.

It's absolutely terrifying.

I don't know if I, Li Ping'an, will ever have the chance to cultivate the Fire Phoenix Returns to the Forest in this lifetime.

Li Ping'an was still sighing.

Suddenly, the ground above shook, as if something was about to fall.

What happened?

Li Ping'an looked up and around.

Seeing the rubble and debris falling, they still didn't know what had happened.

Then a fiery red figure was seen falling straight down.

It landed in front of him with a thud.

Upon seeing who it was, Li Ping'an was startled.

Oh no, the witch is back! Is she coming back to kill me?

Li Ping'an retreated to the edge of the cave, nervously watching the witch who suddenly descended from the sky.

However, after waiting for a long time, the witch on the ground did not make a sound.

Li Pingan took a deep breath and stepped forward to examine it carefully.

But they found that the witch's eyes were closed and her body was covered in blood.

Blood was still seeping from the corner of his mouth, indicating that he had suffered a serious injury.

"He looks injured!"

Upon seeing this, Li Ping'an was overjoyed.

This guy must have committed many evil deeds within the sect.

He was eventually captured by experts from the Enforcement Hall or other sects and severely injured.

They barely managed to escape back.

With her injured, wouldn't I be able to take the opportunity to escape?

Li Ping'an had a sudden thought.

Sure enough, the magical restrictions that had always been able to restore the stone walls seemed to have dissipated considerably.

The witch was injured and could no longer maintain the restriction.

"Run!"

Li Ping'an was overjoyed and prepared to leap into the stone cave to escape.

He dared not take the opportunity to kill the witch.

Who knows if this witch has any other trump cards to save her life?

After all, her strength far surpassed his own.

Forget it, let's not complicate things further.

After escaping the cave, he immediately fled the Tongtian Sword Sect and made a hasty retreat.

I'll never come back.

Li Ping'an was thinking to himself as he prepared to climb up the stone wall.

Suddenly, a loud shout was heard from above.

"That witch was right here, where did she go?"

"Keep searching! She was severely injured by the guardian treasure; she couldn't have escaped far! She's probably in this area!"

"Yes! Keep searching! Find him and tear him to pieces!"

Hearing shouts coming from above the cave, Li Ping'an was overjoyed.

I immediately wanted to rush up and yell, "The witch is right here! Kill her!"

But halfway through the run, Li Ping'an suddenly felt something was wrong.

If I were to rashly go up and tell those sect masters that the witch is here...

Will I be able to get out unscathed?

This question left a big question mark in Li Ping'an's mind.

Li Ping'an was merely a menial disciple of a sect.

He lived in a cave with the witch.

It's inevitable that these sect leaders might think he's an inside man colluding with this witch.

This is hard to say.

After all, in the eyes of these sect leaders, the lives of these menial disciples were as insignificant as ants.

"Better to kill the innocent than let the guilty go free" is a motto they believe in.

Thinking of this, Li Ping'an suddenly felt weak in his hands and feet as he climbed upwards.

Although the probability of this is not very high.

Perhaps these sect leaders are reasonable people and won't hold a grudge against him.

They should even praise him.

However, Li Ping'an dared not take any risks.

He must now play it safe and absolutely not put himself in any danger.

How can this be good?

Li Pingan hesitated.

Judging from the current situation, the witch's restrictions seem to be very well hidden.

No matter how much they shout from above, keep searching loudly.

They failed to notice the cave right under their noses.

Clearly, the witch has tampered with this place.

It won't be discovered anytime soon.

Now that the witch is seriously injured, she poses no threat to me.

Rather than going out, which is extremely risky, it's better to stay hidden in the cave.

It's not too late to go out after these people leave.

Having made up his mind, Li Ping'an immediately retreated back into the cave.

Listening to the sounds from above.

Those above seemed convinced that the witch would not have escaped and must be hiding nearby.

The search continues relentlessly.

Li Ping'an wasn't in a hurry, and quietly hid in the cave.

He was just waiting for these people to leave before he ran away.

Li Pingan glanced at the witch lying on the ground and thought to himself.

This guy has committed numerous evil deeds and has been taking lives with impunity within the sect.

Now she's finally getting her comeuppance, and we don't know if she's alive or dead.

Thinking about it, Li Ping'an couldn't help but stick out his foot and kick the witch.

He kicked her, but the witch didn't react at all.

This emboldened Li Ping'an, who then kicked her again with even more force.

The witch's body swayed, but she remained completely still.

Is he really dead?

Li Ping'an's heart stirred.

This witch must possess many treasures.

Wouldn't it be wonderful to get it myself?

The thought arose instantly, and evil thoughts arose in my heart.

If this witch is dead, there shouldn't be much risk in collecting her body myself.

Li Ping'an thought to himself, and slowly stood up.

He hesitated for a moment, just as he was about to strike the witch.

But at that moment, the witch's body suddenly began to move.

This terrified Li Ping'an so much that he almost jumped out of his skin.

I was so scared I almost jumped up.

They quickly hid in the corner of the cave, not daring to make a sound.

"it hurts!"

The witch let out a soft moan and slowly got up from the ground.

She was in a terrible state, covered in blood.

Her clothes were torn in several places, revealing her fair skin.

His face now bears several hideous scars.

It looked extremely gruesome and terrifying.

"That damned Tongtian Sword Sect! They actually possess such a supreme treasure!"

The witch sat up, rubbed her forehead, and looked pained.

"All the essence and blood I've absorbed these past few days has been scattered! Damn it! All that work for nothing!"

The witch murmured to herself, then saw Li Ping'an hiding in the corner, too afraid to make a sound.

He suddenly grinned and said.

"Old man, wasn't it you who kicked me just now?"

Upon hearing this, Li Ping'an was terrified.

He quickly shook his head and said, "No! I didn't! I didn't!"

The witch sneered.

"Do you think I really don't feel anything? Do you think I'm really dead? You still dare to kick me! I think you're tired of living!"

Li Ping'an was terrified and quickly explained.

"I just wanted to see what was wrong with you! I..."

The witch grinned and said.

"Want to see if I'm dead or not? Let me tell you, even if you die, I won't! Damn it!"

As she spoke, the witch stopped paying attention to Li Ping'an and started complaining again.

"The Heavenly Sword Sect! You damned bastards! One day, I, Honglian, will tear you all to pieces and devour you alive!"

Listening to her incessant complaints, Li Ping'an finally understood.

It turns out that this witch's name is Red Lotus.

Red Lotus? Why does that name sound so familiar?

Li Ping'an was thinking.

The witch, who was pointing at the sky and complaining, suddenly began to convulse.

The groans grew louder, and his imposing aura suddenly diminished.