Chapter 39

Up above, Wei Wuxian was chatting with Lan Wangji, while down below, the disciples were in a desperate struggle, with several already injured. Upon hearing Lan Sizhui's instruction, the disciples immediately pulled out bright-flame talismans and hurled them at the tree vines. In an instant, the vines were engulfed in firelight, rapidly turning to ash as the smell of burning filled the woods. Seeing that their strategy worked, the group hurriedly threw their remaining talismans, a surge of joy welling up in their hearts. Some disciples, seeing the vines destroyed, inevitably let down their guard, and a few even prepared to sit down and rest. But before they could even do so, thicker and sturdier vines whipped toward them at high speed. Before they could react, they were knocked to the ground. Although Lan Sizhui and the others had not lowered their guard, this sudden turn of events still caught them off guard and stretched their resources to the limit. With very few bright-flame talismans left, they threw them out in a rush, eliminating only a small fraction of the threat. Many disciples had already used up theirs earlier, leaving them no choice but to raise their swords, fight desperately, and dodge for their lives.