章 168: Chapter 168: Nearing Death

Nothing happened.

The silence that followed felt like a mocking laugh, echoing through the oppressive darkness.

One of the voices chuckled, harsh and filled with malice.

"Did she really think that would work?"

Another sneered,

"How naïve. Calling out to her little powers as if they could save her now."

The cruel, commanding voice from before joined in, sharper this time.

"Pathetic," it declared. "You're in a realm beyond mortal comprehension, girl. A little stunt like that won't save you here."

Before Su Jiyai could react, a series of attacks launched from the shadows.

This time, weapons materialized with a deadly swiftness, their edges gleaming with dark energy as they shot toward her.

A spear whistled past her cheek, another sword nearly grazed her side, and a jagged blade embedded itself inches from her feet.

She barely had time to dodge, each move a close encounter with death.