Chapter 1728: Refusing a Toast

Shortly after, a person in a green robe appeared before them. He held a long staff in his hand, looking like an immortal with wind and bone.

"May I ask, elder, who are you?" Huang Yun asked warily, "We do not know you."

The person in the green robe smiled: "I am a loose cultivator from a nearby mountain, named Li Zhang. Little brothers need not fear; I will not harm you."

Huang Yun breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this, but he still asked warily: "May I ask, what do you want with us?"

Li Zhang said with a smile: "I heard a group of people in white robes are hunting you, so I came specifically to remind you."

Huang Yun could not help but feel puzzled in his heart: "How do you know we are here?" Li Zhang smiled: "I naturally have my sources of information. If you do not leave quickly now, it will be too late when those people in white robes catch up."

After hearing this, Huang Yun felt grateful in his heart, immediately climbed out of the grass, and prepared to lead everyone away.

Li Zhang watched their retreating backs, a cold smile curling at the corner of his mouth: "These people in white robes are truly troublesome, actually wanting to ask for my help. Since that is the case, I will see you off."

He held a long staff in his hand and quickly caught up with Huang Yun and the others. He did not reveal himself immediately, but followed from a distance, protecting them.

Huang Yun and the others hurried along the way until they were sure no one had discovered them, then stopped. They found a cave to use as a hiding place, preparing to settle here temporarily.

Just as they were considering their next move, the sound of footsteps suddenly came from afar. Immediately, a group of people in white robes rushed into the cave.

Huang Yun and the others reacted immediately, preparing to fight. But they soon discovered that the leader was actually a person in a black robe. He wore a mask on his face, making his features unclear.

"You have finally arrived." The person in the black robe said coldly, "I have been waiting for you for a long time."

Huang Yun could not help but feel puzzled in his heart: "Who are you? Why wait for us?"

The person in the black robe sneered: "Who I am is not important. What matters is that you have fallen into my trap. You are surrounded!"

Everyone's hearts tightened, and they turned their heads to look, discovering that countless people in black clothes had appeared around them at some unknown time. They held weapons in their hands, staring at Huang Yun and the others with killing intent on their faces.

"Damn it!" Huang Yun could not help but feel regret in his heart, "We were too careless!"

The person in the black robe looked coldly at Huang Yun and the others: "It is too late to regret now! You must all die!"

Just as they were preparing to launch an attack, a voice suddenly came from outside the cave: "I see who dares to move!"

Everyone turned their heads to look, discovering that the newcomer was actually Li Haichuan. He held a bow and arrow in his hand, the arrow nocked on the string, the arrowhead pointing directly at the person in the black robe.

"Li Haichuan, you actually dare to resist me!" Zhao Feilong shouted loudly, "Do you think you can escape?" Li Haichuan's face showed a hint of a cold smile: "I certainly can escape! As long as I shoot and kill the strongest black-robed martial artist among you, the rest are nothing to fear!"

The person in the black robe could not help but feel hesitant in his heart; he naturally understood Li Haichuan's intention, but to ensure his own safety, he had to cast a questioning glance at Li Haichuan.

"Li Haichuan, do you think you can defeat me?" Zhao Feilong mocked, "I tell you, my martial arts are much stronger than yours!"

Li Haichuan took a deep breath; he knew his strength was inferior to Zhao Feilong's, but he would not give up easily. He suddenly released the bow and arrow in his hand and rushed toward Zhao Feilong.

Seeing this, Zhao Feilong sneered disdainfully, then waved the long sword in his hand and rushed up to meet him. He prepared to defeat Li Haichuan in one move.

But Li Haichuan's speed was faster than his; he instantly appeared behind Zhao Feilong, then suddenly threw out a fist. After being hit by Li Haichuan, Zhao Feilong's body rolled several times in the air, then crashed heavily onto the ground.

Everyone was stunned by this scene; they did not expect Li Haichuan to be able to defeat Zhao Feilong so easily.

Seeing this, the person in the black robe could not help but feel shocked in his heart; he did not expect Li Haichuan to be so powerful. He immediately ordered an attack, making all the people in black clothes rush toward Li Haichuan.

Li Haichuan was not afraid at all; he held a long sword in his hand and quickly rushed up to meet them. He unleashed his strongest martial arts, instantly eliminating the first few people in black clothes.

But the number of people in black clothes was too great; they kept surging toward Li Haichuan. Although Li Haichuan could easily eliminate every person in black clothes, he was soon surrounded.

Seeing this, Shen Wanjin immediately rushed out, preparing to fight the people in black clothes together with Li Haichuan. But their strength was limited; facing such a large number of people in black clothes, they soon could not hold on.

Seeing this, Huang Yun could not help but feel regret in his heart. He knew they had reached the end, but he was unwilling to give up like this. He prepared to unleash his strongest martial arts, hoping to eliminate all the people in black clothes.

But just at this moment, the sound of footsteps suddenly came from afar. Immediately, a group of people in white robes walked over from a distance. They held weapons in their hands, staring at the people in black clothes with killing intent on their faces.

"Who are these people in white robes?" Huang Yun could not help but feel puzzled in his heart.

Shen Wanjin also discovered the arrival of the people in white robes; he could not help but feel shocked in his heart. He did not expect these people in white robes to appear at this time.

The leader of the people in white robes looked coldly at the people in black clothes: "We do not want to be enemies with you, but do not block our way!"

Seeing this, the people in black clothes were stunned. They did not expect the people in white robes to appear at this time, and they looked very strong.

The leader of the people in white robes did not pay attention to the stunned people in black clothes, but turned his gaze toward Li Haichuan and Shen Wanjin: "Are you all right?"

Li Haichuan shook his head: "We are all right. Leave these people in black clothes to you to handle."

The leader of the people in white robes smiled slightly: "No problem."

He immediately ordered an attack, making all the people in white robes rush toward the people in black clothes. The weapons in the hands of the people in white robes instantly released powerful energy, rushing toward the people in black clothes. Some people in black clothes did not even have time to react before they were defeated in one move by the people in white robes.

The remaining people in black clothes began a fierce battle with the people in white robes; they all unleashed their martial arts, confronting the people in white robes. For a moment, the sound of metal clashing rang out throughout the cave.

Seeing this, Huang Yun and the others immediately took the opportunity to escape the cave, running wildly along the mountain path until they were sure no one had discovered them, then stopped.

"We must quickly find a place to hide!" Huang Yun said, "We cannot let Ancestor Hongyun and those people in white robes discover our whereabouts."

Everyone nodded in agreement; they found a hidden patch of grass to hide in, preparing to settle here temporarily.

Just as they thought they were safe, the footsteps of a person suddenly came from afar. They could not help but feel nervous in their hearts, not knowing who the newcomer was.

Shortly after, a person in a green robe appeared before them; he held a long staff in his hand, looking like an immortal with wind and bone.

"May I ask, elder, who are you?" Huang Yun asked warily, "We do not know you."

The person in the green robe smiled: "I am a loose cultivator from a nearby mountain, named Li Zhang. Little brothers need not fear; I will not harm you."

Huang Yun breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this, but he still asked warily: "May I ask, what do you want with us?"

Li Zhang said with a smile: "I heard a group of people in white robes are hunting you, so I came specifically to remind you."

Huang Yun could not help but feel puzzled in his heart: "How do you know we are here?"

Li Zhang smiled: "I have my sources of information. If you do not leave quickly now, it will be too late when those people in white robes catch up."

After hearing this, Huang Yun felt grateful in his heart, immediately climbed out of the grass, and prepared to lead everyone away.

Li Zhang watched their retreating backs, a cold smile curling at the corner of his mouth: "These people in white robes are truly troublesome, actually wanting to ask for my help. Since that is the case, I will see you off."

He held a long staff in his hand and quickly caught up with Huang Yun and the others. He did not reveal himself immediately, but followed from a distance, protecting them.

Huang Yun and the others hurried along the way until they were sure no one had discovered them, then stopped. They found a cave to use as a hiding place, preparing to settle here temporarily.

Just as they were considering their next move, the sound of footsteps suddenly came from afar. Immediately, a group of people in white robes rushed into the cave.

"Haha... finally found you; I was originally worried you had escaped!" Zhao Yuanming said excitedly.

The faces of Huang Yun and the others changed drastically, because Zhao Yuanming had actually come personally.

Huang Yun and the others immediately stood up, looking at Zhao Yuanming and his group warily: "Zhao Yuanming, what do you want to do?"

Zhao Yuanming smiled coldly: "You are quite bold, daring to come here and steal things. You simply tire of your lives. Today, you shall stay here to be buried with us."

Huang Yun's eyes were icy: "Hmph! It is not yet certain who will die. Do you think you can capture us with these trash? You overestimate your own strength far too much!"

Zhao Yuanming, however, did not care: "You are wrong. We do not have only these people; we also have a Third-Rank Martial Artist."

The other two Martial Artists also stood up. One was in his forties, while the other was twenty-five or twenty-six years old; both were Third-Rank Martial Artists.

Huang Yun raised his eyebrows, not expecting that besides Zhao Yuanming, there were three Third-Rank Martial Artists here. However, even though their side had fewer people, they still had a chance of victory.

"Zhao Yuanming, do not push people too far!" Li Haichuan roared. "I tell you, we will not sit idly by and wait to be killed."

"Hehe... Li Haichuan, you do not need to threaten me. Do you think we will fall for your tricks?" Zhao Yuanming sneered. "You might as well submit to death obediently."

Li Zhang said indifferently: "Li Haichuan, this time you cannot escape even with wings. Your plan has failed; now submit obediently and surrender. Otherwise, you will absolutely regret it!"

Huang Yun looked at them with gritted teeth: "Do not dream! Even if we die, we will absolutely not surrender!"

"Very well! Since you refuse the wine and choose the punishment, do not blame me!" A vicious look flashed in Zhao Yuanming's eyes.

Afterwards, he turned and ordered the two people beside him: "You two go up; you must kill them."