Xian Zhen's figure blurred as he moved through the Martial Hall at lightning speed. His black and white energy swirled around him, leaving streaks of light in his wake.
The Beast Master Hall was in chaos. Disciples were running in fear, and the roars of spirit beasts filled the air. Several buildings had been destroyed, and a thick, eerie mist covered the area.
At the center of it all stood a lone figure—a man in a black robe, his face hidden beneath a hood. His aura was cold and oppressive, sending chills through everyone nearby.
A Dangerous Opponent
Elder Bai and a group of elite disciples had already arrived. Lei Shang, Feng Yu, and Jiang Hu stood ready for battle.
Elder Bai's voice was serious. "Who are you? Why have you attacked the Beast Master Hall?"
The black-robed man chuckled darkly. "I am not here for the Beast Master Hall. I am here… for Xian Zhen."
Gasps echoed through the crowd.
"Xian Zhen?"
"Why is he looking for him?"
At that moment, WHOOSH!
Xian landed in front of the black-robed man, his arms crossed, a smirk on his face. "You were looking for me? Well, here I am."
The man tilted his head. "So, you are the one… The boy with both dark and white energy."
Xian's eyes narrowed. "And who the hell are you?"
The black-robed man lifted his hand, revealing a strange black symbol glowing on his palm. "I am merely a messenger… sent by a power far beyond this little Martial Hall."
Elder Bai's expression darkened. "That symbol… it belongs to the Shadow Sect!"
The crowd gasped in shock.
"The Shadow Sect?!"
"That's one of the most powerful assassin groups in the world!"
"Why would they come after Xian Zhen?"
Battle Begins
The black-robed man stepped forward. "Xian Zhen… come with me quietly, and I will spare this place."
Xian cracked his knuckles. "Tch. And if I refuse?"
The man's aura exploded, causing the air to tremble. "Then I will take you by force."
Xian's smirk widened. "Good. I was getting bored."
BOOM!
In an instant, the two clashed.
The black-robed man swung his shadow-covered fist, aiming for Xian's chest.
WHOOSH!
Xian dodged, countering with a powerful punch infused with dark energy.
BAM!
The impact sent a shockwave through the air, cracking the ground beneath them.
The black-robed man slid back, his eyes narrowing. "You are strong… stronger than expected."
Xian smirked. "And I'm just getting started."
Unleashing True Power
The black-robed man lifted both hands, forming a dark mist that spread through the battlefield.
"This is the Nightmare Domain," he said. "Inside this mist, your senses will be useless."
Xian stood still as the mist surrounded him. His vision darkened, and strange whispers echoed in his ears.
Most people would panic.
But Xian… laughed.
"Hahaha! You think this will stop me?"
He closed his eyes, focusing on his white energy. A soft glow surrounded him, pushing back the mist.
The black-robed man's voice was sharp. "Impossible!"
Xian grinned. "You made a mistake."
Suddenly—
BOOM!
Xian vanished and reappeared behind the black-robed man in an instant.
Before his opponent could react—
BAM!
Xian's fist, infused with both dark and white energy, smashed into the man's back.
The black-robed man coughed blood as he crashed into the ground.
A Mysterious Warning
The battlefield fell silent.
The black-robed man struggled to stand, his body trembling. "Heh… you are more dangerous than we thought."
Xian stepped forward. "Now, tell me—who sent you?"
The man smirked, blood dripping from his lips. "You will find out soon enough… But know this—the Shadow Sect is only the beginning. Greater forces are watching you."
Then, before anyone could stop him—
WHOOSH!
His body turned into black smoke and disappeared into the night.
The crowd was left in shock.
Elder Bai clenched his fists. "This is bad… If the Shadow Sect is involved, Xian's enemies are more powerful than we imagined."
Xian simply grinned, his excitement growing.
"Tch. Good. Let them come."
His journey was just beginning.
And the world… would soon learn the name Xian Zhen.
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