Outside, the Fire Phoenixes gathered together, preparing to attack; this was the last hope for rescuing their companions.
Li Rui was not to be outdone. He leaped into the air, determined to turn these Fire Phoenixes to ashes, silently reciting in his heart.
Then he struck out with a palm. The Fire Phoenixes had no idea where the attack came from; they only saw a flash of light in his eyes, and suddenly, several Fire Phoenixes were blasted away.
Seeing their companions being roasted alive while they were powerless to help, the remaining Fire Phoenixes were filled with anger and helplessness. They launched several attacks in succession, all of which were deflected by Li Rui.
A few mournful cries echoed, shaking the air. At that moment, those outside were astonished, unable to believe what they were witnessing, mouths agape in disbelief—this was impossible, absolutely impossible.
Meanwhile, the situation inside the cave was even more dire. Several Fire Phoenixes had already been roasted to death, and only a few were still struggling with their last breaths.
The desperate Fire Phoenixes outside were now exhausted and had no strength left to counterattack, let alone save their young. One by one, they resorted to self-harm, using their claws to slash their own necks. Blood gushed forth, filling the air with a nauseating stench.
Bang! With a sound, a figure shot out from the cave entrance, followed by wisps of white smoke. The smell of charred meat wafted into the air, leaving several people frozen in disbelief—every single Fire Phoenix had been wiped out...
An Azure Robed Man stepped forward. "You little brat have some skills; now I will take revenge for the Fire Phoenixes."
At this moment, Li Rui was in disarray. After a chaotic battle, he truly wanted to stop and recuperate, but these people were now starting to pester him again.
Li Rui's handsome face remained calm as the wind blew through his hair. A glint of murderous intent flashed in his dark eyes—cold and mocking.
"With just you few, you should hurry and run for your lives; don't think you can stop me!" His voice thundered, startling several people into a pause. They exchanged glances and then surrounded Li Rui.
With a sharp shout, the White-Robed Man fixed a fierce gaze on Li Rui, channeling a bright energy in his hands. Li Rui vaguely sensed an unknown energy that was particularly blinding.
If he were to take it head-on, Li Rui would likely be crushed to pieces. His eyes darted around before he swiftly extended his palm with all his strength directed at the White-Robed Man. He lowered his gaze, not daring to look at what would happen next.
However, what shocked everyone present was that the White-Robed Man collapsed directly to the ground, blood gushing from his mouth!
"Brothers, retreat!" The man in green saw that the situation was not right and hurriedly waved his hand. The others immediately disappeared into the mountain stream.
Not only had the Fire Phoenix died on this trip, but they had also been injured.
Li Rui sighed deeply, feeling weak and collapsing onto the ground, closing his eyes and falling into a faint.
When Li Rui woke up again, it was already late. A chill swept over him, causing him to shiver involuntarily. He stood up but still felt pain all over his body. He then walked to find a secluded spot and lay down again, breathing heavily, thinking that he would just rest for a moment.
"Catch them alive! If you can't catch them, then kill them!" a hoarse voice commanded. Li Rui recognized it as one of the people he had fought during the day. Just as he was about to rest, he heard a commotion outside and stood up, saying, "Are they coming again?"
Suddenly getting up, he saw the White-Robed Man leading a dozen people at the door. These individuals looked like highly skilled fighters, clearly prepared for this encounter. Li Rui's injuries from earlier had not healed; he was still wrapped in bandages, and the pain radiating from his body made him grit his teeth.
"Second, I will take your life!" A roar echoed as someone jumped out from the room.
At this moment, Li Rui could no longer endure it. He charged out of the room, facing those blocking the doorway without changing his expression. His eyes shone with a fierce light, filled with arrogance and a hint of murderous intent as he looked at them.
"Oh, you're injured. Why aren't you acting tough now?" One burly man sneered with a contemptuous expression.
Li Rui lowered his gaze; upon hearing those words, his heart sank momentarily before anger ignited within him.
"If it were a fair fight, who would be my opponent? You all are just hiding and ambushing me; you truly hate me to the bone," Li Rui said angrily, flames of rage already burning in his heart.
"Haha, such bravado! We’ll see who dies today."
"Is that so? Then let's see your strength."
"Haha, you don't have a chance. Last time was just me being careless; don't think you're that impressive!" The White-Robed Man laughed loudly.
In an instant, five or six people took advantage of Li Rui's unpreparedness and rushed forward like lightning. Just as Li Rui was about to stop them, he realized it was too late.
At this moment, dozens of sharp knives were pressed against Li Rui's neck!
The White-Robed Man laughed again and said, "Li Rui, I see you can only talk big." He then lifted Li Rui's chin with his finger, full of contempt!
"Get your hands off me, you scoundrel!" Li Rui shouted angrily, but he didn't dare to move; any slight motion could lead to his demise.
Being mocked by such a person was infuriating, and Li Rui could no longer hold back.
Filled with rage, Li Rui channeled all his True Qi and charged at the White-Robed Man. At that moment, the five or six experts blocked his path. As the saying goes, two fists can't fight four hands; after knocking down two of them, he was pushed back by the others.
Previously, it had only been a physical confrontation; those two had been careless and failed to defend themselves, resulting in their deaths at Li Rui's hands. Now, Li Rui was about to show his true skills.
Blood and brain matter splattered on the ground as the two men fell, gasping for breath.
Seeing their comrades' shattered heads, the others felt a sense of fear wash over them, their bodies trembling.
At this moment, Li Rui stepped back. Although he had been injured, his wounds were not severe. He quickly adjusted himself and worked to recover his state. From their earlier encounter, he estimated that those two had considerable martial arts skills as well.
However, the injuries inflicted by the others had not come from direct contact; they were merely from shockwaves.
With a single sound of laughter, the other three people flew into the air, their figures ethereal, each wielding a Sword. Suddenly, Sword Qi surged in all directions, and a massive wave of energy rushed toward him with overwhelming momentum.
In that instant, time seemed to freeze. Li Rui waved his hands, circulating True Qi, and with a loud shout, his whole body radiated spiritual light.
Faced with this moment of crisis, Li Rui could only take a gamble. He didn't know if he could defeat the others, but he was already committed!
In an instant, the surroundings were swept away into the air, and then one of them let out a whimper and collapsed to the ground, gasping for breath.
"If any of you dare to pursue me again, I will kill without mercy!" Li Rui said, his eyes filled with a chilling murderous intent.
At this moment, everyone was trembling in fear from Li Rui's fierce aura; they had lost all interest in fighting.
Li Rui now resembled a deity descending upon them!
With a mighty roar, everything before him turned to ashes.
Then Li Rui stepped forward, accompanied by a gentle breeze, and walked into the next mountain range.
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