Chapter 564

Everyone nodded, then set off on the journey to Nairo Castle. Along the way, all remained silent, the atmosphere suffocatingly oppressive.

When they finally arrived before Nairo Castle, a chilling, terrifying aura surged toward them. A layer of black mist enveloped the castle, within which faint, eerie howls echoed, as if countless wronged spirits wept. The ground was covered with black vines, writhing like living things, as if issuing a warning to the group.

"This place looks downright Xie Sect," Inuyasha frowned, scanning the surroundings warily, his hand instinctively gripping the hilt of Tetsusaiga.

"Stay alert—Nairo must have set countless traps," Li An whispered. He activated his system, his eyes flickering with blue light as he tried to analyze potential dangers around them.

The group crept cautiously toward the Chengbaoda Sect gate, each step taken as if walking on thin ice, afraid of triggering Nairo's traps. Tension hung like an invisible net, tightly enclosing them.

Traps abound, foes multiply.

Slowly, they pushed open the castle gate. A stench of decay surged forth, making them gag. Inside, darkness reigned; green flames burned along the walls, casting eerie light over the sinister space.

"Watch out!" Li An suddenly shouted, yanking Gojyo behind him. The ground ahead collapsed, revealing a bottomless black pit. From within, countless sharp black needles shot out toward the group.

Li An swiftly gathered his Qi, forming a protective shield that enclosed them all. The needles struck the shield with a clattering "ding-ding-dang," sparks flying.

"These traps are disgusting!" Sango shouted, swinging her Hiraikotsu to sever every approaching needle.

While maintaining the shield, Li An rapidly analyzed the trap's mechanism. Sweat beaded on his forehead; his eyes burned with focus and tension.

"Got it! Follow me—stick to this path and you won't trigger the traps." Li An shouted, stepping forward first.

The group followed closely behind Li An, moving cautiously along his indicated route. But before they had gone far, a swarm of Nairo's clones erupted from all directions. The clones varied in form—some wielded sharp blades, others exuded poison; their eyes glowed with malice as they lunged at the group in a frenzy.

"Perfect—let you taste my power!" Inuyasha roared, charging into the clone horde with Tetsusaiga. Each swing carried immense force, sending the clones reeling back.