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Xiao Yunshang couldn't ascertain his true strength, and dared not entrust the safety of the entire city to one person. After all, the enemy camp possessed a Martial Emperor-level expert.

"You dared to intrude into the witch clan's territory; the attack was entirely your own fault!"

The gray-robed elder deliberately paused to observe, secretly probing whether any Martial Emperor level experts from the human race had appeared. Realizing no one was coming to his aid, he became unrestrained, his killing intent palpable.

As soon as he finished speaking, a gigantic, pitch-black python, hundreds of feet long, appeared behind the old man, its body coiled around him, looking sinister and terrifying.

This giant python's radiant form is his martial image.

The Martial Aspect condensed by a Martial Emperor Realm expert can not only greatly increase their own combat power, but also draw upon the great power of heaven and earth to construct an exclusive domain that suppresses all enemies within its range.

A martial spirit at the Martial King realm can only condense an aura, not open up a domain. For example, Su Mu's sword spirit and sword aura belong to the category of aura.

An aura can only intimidate enemies, but the Martial Emperor's domain is a genuine suppression of laws.

The suppression of realm combined with the power of nature is the fundamental reason why it is so difficult for a Martial King to challenge a Martial Emperor.

Xiao Yunshang did not flee rashly; she was waiting for someone.

She clearly sensed that this old man from the witch clan was bound by the rules of heaven and earth, and his martial appearance was unable to draw upon enough natural power. He could only condense a powerful aura, but had not opened up a true domain.

In this state, although the opponent is strong, the gap between the two is not so wide as to be insurmountable.

A blazing, silvery-white flame enveloped Xiao Yunshang, within which several strange, illusory figures floated and sank, while brilliant arcs of lightning continuously exploded and hissed.

Only now did Su Mu realize that Xiao Yunshang possessed not an ordinary innate profound body, but the even rarer innate profound thunder body.

Those floating, mystical phantoms were enough to prove that her True Fire grade far exceeded that of ordinary people.

A silver whip appeared in Xiao Yunshang's palm. The whip itself was crackling with lightning without needing to be activated. It was of extremely high quality and contained domineering thunderous power.

"The way of thunder is extremely yang and powerful, specifically designed to subdue evil and treacherous spirits. No wonder she was able to traverse the black mist and survive to this day..."

Su Mu gazed at the sky and suddenly understood.

Before his thoughts could settle, the gray-robed elder of the Wu clan had already made his move in mid-air.

The old man stretched out one arm, and the shadow of the giant black python behind him trembled violently. The next instant, a huge skeletal claw wreathed in black flames materialized out of thin air, carrying a heavy pressure, and swiftly grabbed at Xiao Yunshang.

Although the old man's natural power was limited, the Martial Emperor's methods were still not to be underestimated.

Xiao Yunshang had fought with this old man before and knew that his strength was only slightly better than hers, so she was not afraid at all.

She swung her right arm suddenly, and the silver whip, accompanied by rolling thunder, transformed into a ferocious thunder dragon, lashing out at the skull's black claws.

Boom!!

The black light and lightning collided violently, scattering light across the sky and causing the air currents to rage wildly.

Upon impact, the silver whip's power dissipated, and it rebounded. The black skull claw, though slightly dimmed, still pressed down forcefully.

Xiao Yunshang's eyes narrowed, and she swung her whip again. The rebounding silver whip struck a second time, precisely shattering the skull's black claws.

Before she could catch her breath, a second skeletal black claw appeared out of thin air, carrying a fierce aura, and attacked again.

At the same time, the two Wu Clan Martial Kings behind the old man moved simultaneously, their figures sweeping to the left and right, forming an encirclement.

The two men, wary of Xiao Yunshang's close-combat prowess, dared not approach rashly. Instead, they swung their curved blades from afar, unleashing streaks of chilling, blood-red light.

Xiao Yunshang moved swiftly, desperately trying to dodge the blade's edge, but the old man's skeletal black claws followed her like a shadow, and no matter how she moved, she could not completely shake them off.

She could only repeatedly lash out with her whip, forcefully shattering the black claws, which consumed a great deal of energy.

Even in a one-on-one situation, they would find it difficult to contend with this Martial Emperor elder; now, facing three opponents alone, their situation is extremely precarious.

With no sign of the human Martial Emperor arriving to provide assistance, Xiao Yunshang quietly began to consider retreating.

As long as the green hills remain, there will always be firewood. She is willing to protect the Xiao family dynasty, but she will never sacrifice her life for it.

Just as she was about to find a chance to escape, a sharp sword light suddenly pierced through the sky!

A long sword soared into the air and instantly split into four.

Countless fragments of sword light spread and expanded across the sky, converging into four colossal luminous figures on the four sides of the imperial palace. The Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise—the four illusory figures stood majestically, their aura overwhelming.

"The Four Symbols Sword Formation?"

A hint of surprise flashed in Xiao Yunshang's eyes. With her divine sense spread out, she clearly saw that the person who had summoned the longsword and set up the sword formation was none other than Su Mu downstairs.

Moreover, that longsword was of extremely high quality.

The entire palace was enveloped by the Four Symbols Sword Formation, and the three powerful members of the Witch Clan were trapped within the formation's confinement area.

Sensing the chilling sword aura emanating from the sword formation, the gray-robed elder frowned, his small eyes narrowed slightly, and his expression became solemn.

Holding the mid-grade Earth-rank longsword left behind by Xi Changfeng, Su Mu leaped into the air.

"Miss Xiao, please hold them off for a moment while I kill these two Wu Clan Martial Kings first."

Su Mu transmitted his voice through divine sense, and the sound clearly reached Xiao Yunshang's ears.

The Four Symbols Sword Formation possesses a powerful sword aura, sufficient to counteract the old man's giant python martial aura, while continuously weakening the Martial Emperor's attack power.

Xiao Yunshang did not reply, but brandished her silver whip and charged towards the gray-robed old man.

Previously, she was restricted by the martial prime minister's oppressive aura, making it difficult for her to get close. Now, with the sword formation suppressing him and the old man's aura weakened, it is the perfect opportunity for close-quarters combat.

The old man's black skull claws shattered under the barrage of sword light, their power greatly diminished, and they posed no threat whatsoever.

Xiao Yunshang knew that she had to keep this Martial Emperor firmly in check and not give him a chance to break the sword formation.

She circulated her inner energy to its fullest extent, and her body was covered with a layer of shimmering white light. Her own blood and energy had not yet recovered, and she could not maintain this state for long. She had thought that it would take Su Mu a considerable amount of time to kill the two Martial Kings, but she ultimately underestimated Su Mu's true combat strength.

High in the sky, Su Mu was surrounded by blazing purple-gold true fire, with lightning arcs flashing on his body, and a dragon-shaped phantom hovering and floating, exuding a terrifying aura.

Before taking off, he deliberately consumed a Grade 5 Dragon Essence Pill, which greatly enhanced his Xuan Body and True Fire, causing his power to surge.

As the core of the formation, he was within the sword formation and empowered by its power, while the enemy was suppressed and weakened by the sword formation throughout the entire process.

Su Mu's footwork shifted, and he unleashed the Nine Palaces Soaring Void Step, a mid-grade Heaven-rank martial skill. His figure was unpredictable, and he instantly closed in on one of the Witch Clan Martial Kings.

Seeing Su Mu approaching, the Martial King knew he was outmatched in speed, so he simply didn't dodge or evade, but instead wielded a high-grade Earth-rank curved blade and slashed horizontally from the front.

Unwilling to take the treasure head-on, Su Mu shifted his feet strangely, and in an instant, he circled behind the Wu Clan Martial King.

This is the mystery of the Nine Palaces Soaring Steps: unpredictable and impossible to defend against.

Swish! !

The longsword, wreathed in purple-gold flames and raging thunder, pierced straight through the back of the Martial King's head!

This person had a double defense of true fire protecting his body and true spirit condensing into a shield, yet it couldn't withstand Su Mu's full-force attack at close range.

This Wu Clan Martial King was only at the mid-stage of cultivation and had not yet condensed his Xuanling, which was why Su Mu chose to kill him first.

As the longsword entered his body, the three forces of true fire, lightning, and sword energy erupted simultaneously, wreaking havoc and destroying his brain meridians and sea of ​​consciousness.

A single blow would be fatal, with absolutely no chance of survival.

Su Mu landed a successful blow and instantly retreated to avoid a counterattack.

Swish! !