Dawn broke, and with it came the enemy forces. Yan Chao led the assault with overwhelming power, swiftly breaking through the first layer of the village's spiritual defense.
Fen Tian, alongside Fen Lao and the village warriors, fought fiercely. Amid the chaos, Fen Tian faced Yan Chao for the first time. Their attacks exchanged with deadly intensity, but Yan Chao was clearly more experienced.
As Fen Tian was nearly cornered, a new power emerged within him. The Primordial Energy he had absorbed in the mystical forest surged forth, fortifying his body and allowing him to withstand Yan Chao's strikes. With a final effort, Fen Tian drove Yan Chao back, forcing the enemy to retreat temporarily.