Chapter 424: Want to Save Him? Get Past Me First

"Li An, watch your back!" Guo Yao shouted loudly.

Li An's heart jolted. He hastily twisted his body to dodge. But he was still a step too slow—his arm was slashed by the black shadow's weapon, and fresh blood immediately poured out.

"Li An!" Guo Yao cried out in alarm, wanting to rush over, but was blocked by another black shadow.

"Want to save him? Get past me first." The black shadow said coldly.

Li An wiped the blood from his arm, a flash of anger in his eyes: "You bastards—none of you are leaving here alive today."

The battle grew ever more intense, and the black shadows' attacks became increasingly bizarre. They seemed able to see through Li An's movements, each strike deftly evading his defenses. Li An gradually felt himself falling into a massive trap, but he showed no intention of retreating—instead, his resolve to expose the conspiracy only hardened.

"I can't just be defeated like this." Li An thought to himself. He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down. Suddenly, an image from when he had been studying the clues earlier flashed through his mind, and an idea took shape within him.

"So that's how it is—I understand now." The corner of Li An's mouth lifted slightly, a confident smile appearing on his face. He no longer attacked blindly, but began observing the patterns in the black shadows' movements. Soon, he discovered that although their attacks were bizarre, they followed a certain rhythm.

"Now!" Li An roared. His body suddenly accelerated. He dodged the black shadows' attacks and charged toward the leading shadow. At the instant of approach, he abruptly changed direction and slammed his fist hard into the shadow's chest.