"Enemy contact!"
Li Chang’an reacted instantly, swinging his Saw Chain Sword to block the way as he stared coldly at the Black Shadow.
The Black Shadow carved an arc through the air, moving so fast it was little more than a blur. It viciously swung its weapon, creating a powerful gust of wind as it struck directly at Li Chang’an.
"Brother Chang’an, look out!"
Han Ruoxi cried out, instantly releasing a bolt of electricity to intercept the Black Shadow’s attack.
The current struck the Black Shadow, causing it to falter for a split second. Its speed slowed slightly, but it continued its charge toward Li Chang’an.
’Just what I was waiting for!’
Li Chang’an sneered. He whipped his Saw Chain Sword forward, its sharp teeth slicing through the air as he aimed for the Black Shadow’s chest.
The two attacks collided in midair with a deafening screech of metal on metal, sending sparks flying.
The Black Shadow was knocked back by the blow, landing a short distance away and finally revealing its true form.
It was a Martial Artist clad head-to-toe in black armor. With a grim expression, he held a strangely shaped longsword and stared at Li Chang’an, as if assessing his strength.
"Looks like it’s an Alien Martial Artist,"
Shen Qiuyue said coldly, her High-Energy Sword at the ready. "He must be here as a Guardian for this Stone Sect."
"A Guardian?"
Sun Yang grinned. "Then we’ll just have to knock him flat and see what’s really hidden inside this gate!"
"Don’t get careless. This guy is no pushover."
Li Chang’an warned in a low voice, his eyes still fixed on the Martial Artist. "Bai Lin, keep working on the Stone Sect. The rest of you, with me. Let’s take him down!"
The Insect Hunter Squad snapped into combat formation. The Black Armored Warrior didn’t hesitate either, raising his longsword and charging Li Chang’an with the speed of Lightning.
"Bring it on!"
Li Chang’an let out a low growl, his Saw Chain Sword meeting the charge. The two weapons clashed again in midair, erupting in a shower of sparks.
"Damn, he’s fast!"
Sun Yang clicked his tongue as he watched the Black Armored Warrior’s sharp movements. "This guy’s no ordinary enemy."
"What did you expect? Any enemy we find in a place like this is bound to be tough."
Han Ruoxi’s eyes were glued to the fight, electricity crackling in her hands, ready to be unleashed. "But Brother Chang’an should be able to handle him."
"Don’t just talk. Be ready to provide support."
Shen Qiuyue said, her High-Energy Sword already drawn and ready to assist Li Chang’an.
The Black Armored Warrior’s longsword clashed against Li Chang’an’s Saw Chain Sword, sending sparks flying. His blade carried a ferocious momentum, each strike as swift and powerful as a Thunderbolt.
But Li Chang’an showed no weakness. The teeth of his Saw Chain Sword hummed with a low growl as he precisely parried every one of the Black Armored Warrior’s attacks.
"Well now, you’re a bit interesting."
Li Chang’an gave a cold smile. With a sudden twist of his wrist, his sword changed direction at an impossibly sharp angle, slashing directly at the Black Armored Warrior’s waist.
The Black Armored Warrior clearly hadn’t expected Li Chang’an’s Swordsmanship to be so agile. He hastily retreated a step but was still caught by the Saw Chain Sword, which scraped against his armor with a jarring screech.
"Han Ruoxi, hit his armor with a current!"
Li Chang’an yelled, seizing the opportunity.
"Got it!"
Han Ruoxi was already poised to strike. A powerful current arced between her hands and shot instantly toward the Black Armored Warrior’s torso.
The current struck his armor. The Black Armored Warrior’s movements hitched, his body seeming to freeze for an instant.