The Return of Stars to the Jianghu

Chapter 197 The Killing Array Resumes, the True Man is Possessed by Demonic Energy

"Although the first leader of the Tang Clan was of Tang ethnicity, the Tang Clan is located in the Qinglan Mountains, adjacent to Jialan City. Most of the newly recruited disciples come from Jialan City, especially the members of my Song family. Now, my Song family has occupied six of the nine elder positions." The Song family head smiled and looked around at everyone in the council hall.

As soon as the words were spoken, a middle-aged man in a golden Taoist robe among the Tang family members couldn't help but shiver. Everyone turned their gaze to him.

Behind the Song family's group, a middle-aged man dressed in a black Taoist robe and wearing a black hood revealed a hint of disdain, thinking to himself, "They're scared already?"

"Something's wrong. A disciple of the Star Palace is in danger and is not far from here. I need to go there immediately and will return shortly." The middle-aged man in the golden Taoist robe bowed to Tang Ren, the current leader of the Tang Clan, who was sitting in the main seat. Then he turned to the young men behind him who were also wearing golden Taoist robes and instructed them, "You few come with me."

“If the disciples of the Star Palace are in trouble, my Illusion Pavilion will naturally not stand idly by. I will go with you.” The middle-aged man in the black Taoist robe also bowed to Tang Ren, the current leader of the Tang Clan, and then waved to the several young men in black behind him to follow.

Several sword lights pierced the air as the group flew over Qinglan Town, heading west, traversing the cliffs in the forest, and finally arriving at the location of Mu Qingluan and the others. The middle-aged man in the golden Taoist robe arrived at the scene and saw Wu Cheng unconscious. He was about to fly over when he was stopped by a completed Blood Demon Killing Array.

"He seems to be attacking us randomly, but he's actually using sword marks to create an array," Song Qiao said to Mu Qingluan.

"This killing formation is so fierce that even we find it difficult to break through easily." The middle-aged man from the Phantom Pavilion frowned, a hint of surprise in his voice.

The middle-aged man in the golden Taoist robe looked resolute and said in a deep voice, "No matter what, we must rescue the disciples of the Star Palace."

Before he finished speaking, he quickly formed hand seals, his body shimmering with golden light, and a powerful surge of spiritual energy erupted from his body, attempting to break free from the constraints of the killing formation.

Seeing this, the middle-aged man from the Phantom Pavilion was not to be outdone. He waved his hands, and several young men in black behind him instantly transformed into shadows, launching a fierce attack on the killing formation from different directions.

Inside the killing formation, Ye Fan and the others felt somewhat relieved upon seeing reinforcements arrive. However, Tang Jin wore a cold smile, seemingly not taking this group seriously.

"Hmph, a few mere ants dare to be my enemies?" Tang Jin sneered, his figure suddenly leaping up and launching a fierce attack on Ye Fan and the others.

Ye Fan and the others fought back fiercely, but Tang Jin was powerful, and they gradually fell into a disadvantageous position.

At this critical moment, the middle-aged man in the golden Taoist robe finally discovered the flaw in the killing formation. With a loud shout, he broke through the formation's restraints with dazzling golden light.

"Disciples of the Star Palace, I've come to save you!" He flashed and arrived beside Wu Cheng and Xiao Lian, helping them up.

The middle-aged man from the Phantom Pavilion followed closely behind, fighting alongside the middle-aged man in the golden Taoist robe against Tang Jin.

Upon seeing this, Tang Jin's expression changed slightly, but he immediately sneered, "Hmph, so what if you come? Today, you will all die here!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he conjured a giant sword again and slashed fiercely at the crowd.

"Master Xingchen, lead them back, I'll hold them off," the middle-aged man from the Illusion Pavilion said to the middle-aged man in the golden robe.

Master Xingchen nodded in agreement, "Then I'll leave it to you, Master Huanying." He then flashed away, taking Wu Cheng and Xiaolian to the side.

The middle-aged man from the Phantom Pavilion leaped up, meeting Tang Jin's giant sword head-on. The giant sword collided with his magical weapon, producing a deafening roar. The two were evenly matched, and for a moment, it was impossible to determine who was superior.

Seeing this, Ye Fan and the others felt somewhat relieved, but they still dared not be careless and all channeled their spiritual power, ready to provide support at any time. Just then, Tang Jin suddenly flashed away, breaking free from the attack of the middle-aged man from the Illusion Pavilion, and rushed straight towards Mu Qingluan.

"Watch out!" Ye Fan shouted, leaping into the air to try and stop Tang Jin. However, Tang Jin was extremely fast, and Ye Fan could only block one of his attacks, while Mu Qingluan was already seriously injured.

"Hmph, you think you can kill me? You're dreaming." Tang Jin said, conjuring a giant sword again and slashing at Ye Fan and the others. At the critical moment, the old monk Pu Hui put his hands together, chanted Buddhist mantras, and a powerful Buddhist power surged from his body, transforming into a golden light screen that blocked Tang Jin's attack.

"Benefactor Tang, turn back before it's too late," the old monk Puhui said in a deep voice. Tang Jin, however, remained unmoved, sneered, and launched another attack. "You old bald monk, you've ruined my plans time and time again. Today, I'll use you as a sacrifice for my sword." As he spoke, the giant sword in Tang Jin's hand shone brightly, as if absorbing all the spiritual energy around it, and the tip of the sword pointed directly at the old monk Puhui.

The old monk Puhui's expression was solemn, yet he did not back down. His hands formed a mudra, and a faint Buddhist light appeared behind him, as if he were preparing to unleash some powerful Buddhist technique. Just then, Song Qiao and another disciple of the Star Palace joined the battle, attacking Tang Jin from both sides in an attempt to distract him. However, Tang Jin seemed to have eyes in the back of his head, easily deflecting their attacks. At the same time, he swung his greatsword again, slashing at the old monk Puhui.

The old monk Puhui dodged the attack with a swift movement, but the surrounding air seemed to be torn apart by the sword, producing a piercing sound. Clearly, Tang Jin's greatsword was faster than the old monk Puhui. At this moment, the old monk Puhui had already fallen to the ground, and the Buddhist light around him was slowly dissipating.

"Tang Jin, you have committed numerous evils, and today we will bring you to justice!" Song Qiao roared. Tang Jin laughed loudly, as if he had heard the funniest joke: "You? Today I will show you what true strength is!" With that, he sprang up, moving like a ghost among the crowd, leaving deep cracks wherever his giant sword passed.

With the Blood Demon Killing Array restraining them, and Tang Jin's own formidable strength, it was difficult for the group to inflict any damage on him. Worse still, each of them had sustained serious injuries. Just then, a sword light flew in; it was True Person Xingchen making his move. He wielded a longsword, its tip gleaming with dazzling light, like a shooting star streaking across the night sky, aiming straight for Tang Jin's vitals.

Tang Jin easily dodged the attack by sidestepping, a disdainful smile on his face: "Hmph, is that all you've got?" Star Master didn't reply, his figure moving like a ghost, constantly circling around Tang Jin, searching for an opportunity to strike. Although Tang Jin was powerful, he gradually began to feel the strain of facing the combined attack of Star Master and the others.

He roared, brandishing his giant sword. Wherever the sword's light passed, the air seemed to be torn apart, and demonic energy surged upwards from every point the sword struck. Everyone hurriedly dodged, but Phantom Master and Star Master were unable to evade in time and were infected by the demonic energy.

"A mere trick," Phantom Master said disdainfully. "Is that so?" Tang Jin laughed. Then, Phantom Master's body uncontrollably rushed towards Mu Qingluan. Mu Qingluan couldn't dodge in time and was pierced through the abdomen by a sword. Star Master, on the other hand, stood motionless, clearly struggling with himself.

However, the next second, Phantom Master rushed towards him. Star Master was distracted in blocking, and his will to resist the demonic energy weakened, and he was quickly controlled by the demonic energy just like Phantom Master. "Not good." Ye Fan led Mu Qingluan and retreated continuously, quickly reaching the place where Wu Cheng and Xiao Lian were. A black-clad disciple of Phantom Pavilion was healing the two of them.

In the sky, Phantom Master's disciples charged towards the young disciples of Star Palace, while Star Palace Master charged towards Song Qiao. Song Qiao flew into the sky, trying to dodge, but was still struck by a sword.

However, the next second, a golden light flashed, and Song Qiao vanished into thin air. When the golden light reappeared, it was already in front of Ye Fan and the others.

"Hurry up and go." As soon as the words were spoken, the group disappeared as well.