She flew through the air, leaving the guards helpless.
Seeing this, Feng Yinwan moved to pursue, but was forced back by Yu Guiren's claw.
With the arrival of the guards, the hall became crowded, making it difficult for everyone to move freely. Yu Guiren successfully used this to restrain everyone.
As Lingxiang was about to reach the hall door unimpeded, Feng Yinwan changed direction, intending to circle around. However, she saw Lingxiang turn and glare ferociously, then quickly utter a low murmur.
Below, Yu Guiren, who had been surrounded, suddenly went into a frenzy upon hearing this.
The guards in front were caught off guard and sent flying several meters, breaking the intact formation and creating an opening.
It was at this moment that Lingxiang escaped the hall.
Unable to pursue her, the hall was gradually enveloped by a dark mist as Yu Guiren went berserk.
Sensing her intention, Feng Yinwan's heart tightened, and she immediately spoke out.
"This is bad, she's going to self-destruct!"
This venomous creature was poisonous all over; ordinary people without inner strength to resist would die on contact.
If allowed to proceed, no one in this hall would likely survive!
Her body reacted before her mind did. By the time Feng Yinwan regained her senses, her feet were already moving. Song Qingan quickly pulled her back.
"Wan'er, no!"
The venomous creature had completely lost control. Rushing forward so recklessly, had she considered what would happen to herself?
Feng Yinwan frowned. "There's no time."
The guard formation was broken, rendering them unable to exert their full strength. Feng Jingyuan was also injured. In this hall, only she and Song Qingan could stop this monster.
And Song Qingan had old injuries, having already expended considerable effort fighting it. Now, with the monster's potent venom seeping out, he absolutely could not be contaminated.
Her lips moved, but before she could speak again, Song Qingan interrupted her.
"I will."
Without giving her a chance to refuse, he gently brought down a palm, pushing Feng Yinwan back to Feng Jingyuan's side, and then lunged towards Yu Guiren with his sword.
The monster was impervious to weapons. This sword strike only managed to leave a deep, dark indentation on its body.
The unleashed inner strength rebounded, sending Song Qingan flying back several zhang.
"Yuzhi!"
Feng Yinwan rushed forward, only to see Yu Guiren's blood vessels bulging and veins popping out. Her eyes narrowed, and she suddenly remembered something she had on her person, immediately reaching for the carved wooden token at her waist.
This was something Luo Qingyi had left her for protection.
Some mysterious witchery charms were drawn on it, possibly with some kind of juice, and it carried a faint, peculiar fragrance.
Her heart leaped. Holding this item, she quickly attacked Yu Guiren. While the monster was still in its frenzied state, she pressed the wooden token against its forehead and pushed down forcefully.
"Hiss—"
A sharp, eerie hiss echoed. Feng Yinwan gritted her teeth, resisting the impact that surged towards her, her fingers not loosening their grip.
While the monster was momentarily incapacitated, Song Qingan pursued and struck again with a sword imbued with powerful inner strength, managing to sever Yu Guiren's left arm.
Black blood splattered, and poisonous gas immediately spread through the air. Feng Yinwan's eyes flickered, and she promptly blocked the meridians at the severed arm with two silver needles.
"We can't stay here."
Song Qingan understood. He lifted Yu Guiren's collar with his sword and flung her out of the hall.
Lingxiang, who had been waiting on the eaves to observe the situation inside, faltered when she saw them emerge.
Upon clearly seeing the object Feng Yinwan held in her hand, a dark glint flashed in her eyes.