The Return of Stars to the Jianghu

Chapter 165 Wind, Fire, Thunder, and Lightning: The Azure Phoenix Sword Resists External Enemies

Just then, the sounds of attack from outside the valley grew increasingly closer, as if someone had already breached the protective array and was advancing into the valley. Senior Qingluan's expression darkened, and she said to everyone, "There's no time to lose, we must go out and meet them immediately!"

After speaking, Senior Qingluan took the lead and walked out of the cave. Luo Yifei and the others followed closely behind, holding the Qingluan Sword, ready to face the upcoming battle.

When they emerged from the cave, they saw hundreds of cultivators already gathered outside the valley. These cultivators came from various sects, including the Illusion Pavilion, the Star Palace, and others. They wielded various magical artifacts and weapons, their eyes fixed fiercely on the people from Azure Phoenix Valley.

"Cultivators of Azure Phoenix Valley, hand over the Illusionary Star Pearl, or today we will make Azure Phoenix Valley a river of blood!" a cultivator from the Illusionary Pavilion shouted.

Senior Qingluan sneered and flashed into the crowd. Wielding her longsword, several cultivators fell in pools of blood with a flash of light. Seeing this, Luo Yifei and the others also charged into the crowd without hesitation, engaging in a fierce battle.

In an instant, sword energy crisscrossed the valley, spells flew everywhere, and shouts of battle shook the heavens.

More and more demon cultivators from Qingluan Valley fell in pools of blood.

Seeing this, Senior Qingluan's eyes flashed with anger and sorrow. She moved like lightning, weaving through the crowd, each swing of her sword taking several lives. But with the enemy's overwhelming numbers, she gradually felt overwhelmed.

Just then, Luo Yifei, Shen Lixi, Su An, and Qi Yuan had each killed several cultivators, but they also bore many wounds. They knew that this couldn't go on; they had to find a way to change the course of the battle.

Luo Yifei took a deep breath, and the Azure Phoenix Sword in his hand shone brightly. He shouted, "Azure Phoenix Sword Formation!" In an instant, the four of them moved and each stood in a position, their Azure Phoenix Swords pointing towards the center.

As the tips of the four swords converged, a powerful force erupted from the center, forming a massive sword energy storm. Wherever the sword energy storm passed, cultivators were swept into it, their screams echoing everywhere.

The cultivators from the Illusion Pavilion and the Star Palace were shocked by what they saw. They hadn't expected that these four human cultivators could unleash such a powerful sword formation. They all retreated, trying to escape this terrifying storm of sword energy.

Soon, cultivators from various sects also unleashed their life-saving magic treasures.

The elders of the Phantom Pavilion and the Star Palace rushed towards Luo Yifei and his companions.

They moved like ghosts through the storm of sword energy, their magical weapons flashing as they relentlessly attacked Luo Yifei and his companions. However, relying on the immense power of the Azure Phoenix Sword Formation, Luo Yifei and his group repeatedly neutralized their attacks.

Upon seeing this, Senior Qingluan's eyes flashed with admiration. In a flash, she rushed towards the elder of the Illusion Pavilion. After exchanging several blows, Senior Qingluan, relying on her profound cultivation and superb swordsmanship, forced the elder of the Illusion Pavilion to retreat repeatedly.

Meanwhile, Shen Lixi, Su An, and Qi Yuan were also engaged with the elders of the Star Palace and other sects. Although they were not as strong as these elders, they were able to hold them off for a while thanks to the powerful Azure Phoenix Sword Formation and the Azure Phoenix Sword.

However, as time went on, Luo Yifei and his companions gradually felt overwhelmed. They knew that this couldn't go on; they had to find a way to deal with these elders as soon as possible.

Just then, Senior Qingluan suddenly shouted, "Luo Yifei, Shen Lixi, Su An, Qi Yuan, the four of you, follow me and unleash our strongest attack!"

Upon hearing this, the four men perked up, channeling all their inner energy into the Azure Phoenix Swords. The four swords shone brightly, as if illuminating the entire sky. They simultaneously pointed to the center and then swung their swords with a mighty swing.

"Azure Phoenix Sword Formation—Break!" the four shouted in unison.

As their shouts subsided, a powerful sword aura erupted from the Azure Phoenix Sword Formation. This sword aura shot straight into the sky like a giant beam of light, illuminating the entire heavens.

However, after the light faded, Luo Yifei discovered that the sword had not struck anyone.

Before the four could react, their swords were knocked away.

Immediately afterwards, a powerful force surged in from all directions, binding the four of them tightly. They tried to struggle, but found their bodies as if frozen in place, unable to move at all.

Senior Qingluan was shocked to see this. She rushed towards Luo Yifei and the others, trying to untie their restraints. But just then, a figure suddenly appeared in front of her, blocking her way.

The newcomer was none other than the leader of the Illusion Pavilion—Illusion Master. He held a long sword in his hand, his gaze fixed coldly on Senior Azure Phoenix.

"Qingluan, hand over the Illusionary Pearl and your life, or all these people will die!" Phantom Master said coldly.

Senior Qingluan's face darkened; she knew she was likely doomed today. But she didn't want to give up so easily; she still wanted to fight for a chance of survival for Luo Yifei and the others.

"Phantom Master, don't even think about it! How dare you kill the disciples of my Azure Phoenix Valley at will!" Senior Azure Phoenix shouted, and in a flash, he rushed towards Phantom Master.

After exchanging several blows, Senior Qingluan realized that Phantom Master's strength far surpassed her own. She knew she was no match for Phantom Master, but she still launched an attack with all her might.

However, the Phantom Master seemed to see through her attacks, easily deflecting each one. Senior Qingluan grew anxious; she knew she had to find a way to defeat the Phantom Master as soon as possible, otherwise Luo Yifei and the others would be in danger.

Just then, Luo Yifei and the others suddenly felt their restraints loosen. Looking up, they saw Qing Ming standing before them, a long sword in his hand. His eyes gleamed with determination as he said, "Go! I'll hold them off!"

Having said that, Qingming charged towards Phantom Master. Although his strength was inferior to Phantom Master's, he fearlessly engaged him in battle. Senior Qingluan was overjoyed at the sight, knowing she had to seize this opportunity to rescue Luo Yifei and the others.

She flashed towards Luo Yifei and the others. Wielding the Azure Phoenix Sword, she cleaved through the magic array binding them with a single strike, then led them as they fled into the depths of the valley.

The battle between Phantom Master and Qingming grew increasingly fierce, but Qingming was still unable to defeat Phantom Master. He knew that this couldn't continue; he had to find a way to change the course of the battle.

Just then, he suddenly remembered the Azure Phoenix Feather that Senior Azure Phoenix had given them. On a whim, he took out the Azure Phoenix Feather and threw it at Illusionary Immortal. The Azure Phoenix Feather transformed into a green light in the air and headed straight for Illusionary Immortal.

Upon seeing this, Phantom Master was startled and hurriedly swung his sword at Azure Phoenix Feather. However, Azure Phoenix Feather seemed to possess a spirit and skillfully dodged his attack before directly entering his body.

"Ah!" Phantom Master let out a scream, then his body trembled and he collapsed to the ground. Qingming was overjoyed at the sight and rushed forward, thrusting his sword into Phantom Master's chest.

However, at that moment, a figure suddenly appeared in front of Qingming, blocking his path. The newcomer was none other than the leader of the Star Palace—Master Star Palace. He coldly looked at Qingming and said, "Young friend Qingming, you are indeed a prodigy, but today your Azure Phoenix Valley is destined for destruction!"

After speaking, Master Xingchen swung his sword at Qingming. Seeing this, Qingming could only defend with all his might. However, he knew that he was no match for Master Xingchen, and if this continued, he would be defeated sooner or later.