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Chapter 167: Imminent Destruction, Timely Rescue, and Aojiao's Swift Response (Part 2)
Chapter 167: Imminent Destruction, Timely Rescue, and Aojiao's Swift Response (Part 2)
And they were all internal injuries.
The second layer of the Sect Defense Array had already been breached.
Only the final layer of the array was still holding on.
All the strong cultivators within the sect bore the responsibility of the Array Core, using their bodies as the array to forcefully withstand the attack.
However, precisely because of this, although the array could barely hold on, their conditions were getting worse, and their internal injuries were becoming more severe.
Taking pills and healing their injuries? There was no time for that.
It was all like pouring water on a burning cart, useless.
They could only grit their teeth and endure, hoping for reinforcements to arrive.
However...
At this moment, nearly an hour had passed since Xu Sanqiu's escape, but there was still no sign of movement from the outside world. There was no indication of reinforcements arriving, which made them anxious.
But... considering that all the disciples were gathered together, everyone was in danger. They couldn't show their anxiety.
But Li Tianyang was perceptive, and he could see their worries with a glance.
"Sigh."
He sighed lightly.
Using Telepathic Transmission, he informed the Elders and Supreme Elders, "Although I don't know what happened, Xu Sanqiu must have already sent out the message."
"But until now, there's still no sign of reinforcements arriving. I'm afraid..."
Everyone's hearts sank.
Although they weren't foolish and knew that Windfire Palace and Heavenly Poison Valley must have had some backing to dare to do this, they naturally held onto a sliver of hope before the situation was fully understood.
But now that the Sect Master had said this, their hearts sank to the bottom of the valley.
"This..."
"What should we do?"
One of the Supreme Elders had been in closed-door cultivation for many years. He had intended to sit in closed-door meditation until his death in his cave abode, but he never expected that in his old age, he would face such a sect-destroying crisis. He couldn't afford to delay and could only break through his cultivation and come out.
"What should we do?"
Li Tianyang had his hands behind his back, and his entire body was trembling.
As the Sect Master and the main Array Core, he bore the greatest pressure and was the pillar of everyone's morale.
But at this moment, he couldn't fall!
Moreover, he had to set an example. Only by doing so would there be a glimmer of hope.
He understood this point better than anyone, so even though he was enduring tremendous pressure, he still stood firm, his expression unchanged: "There's no what to do!"
"We have no choice!"
"The mountain will collapse if everyone leans on it, and people will fall if everyone leans on them."
"Get ready."
"If we continue to linger on like this, our sect will have no way out."
"When the array is broken, we will all be severely injured, almost without any strength to fight. Windfire Palace and Heavenly Poison Valley will be able to take over our sect without any effort, without losing a single person."
"If there were reinforcements, we should hold on."
"But now, without reinforcements, there's no point in continuing to hold on."
"Inner Sect Elders and Supreme Elders, get ready. Listen to my orders. We'll fight our way out. Rather than a slow death, let's go out with a bang and fight for that glimmer of hope!"
"As for the Outer Sect Elders and Executive Elders."
Li Tianyang's eyes flashed like lightning, sweeping over the crowd: "Lead all the disciples to form an array and withstand the crisis."
"If we can tear open a gap, we'll lead the disciples to escape at the first opportunity."
"As long as we still have a breath left, we'll hold the rear for you."
"Do you understand?"
"Yes, Sect Master!"
Li Tianyang's expression turned solemn, and many people showed a bitter smile.
But no one retreated.
There was nowhere to retreat.
At the same time, Li Tianyang suddenly felt a little dazed.
He thought of Moon Embrace Sect.
Once upon a time, it was extremely prosperous, even daring to challenge the Flower Sanctuary. Suddenly, it 'fell from grace.' Was that battle like this too?"
Isolated and without aid, everyone felt a deep sense of despair.
Was it just a desperate fight for that almost non-existent glimmer of hope?
But even if Moon Embrace Sect was so powerful at the time, later on...
"Can my Return Origin Sect do it?"
He couldn't help but doubt himself.
But soon, he cast aside all distracting thoughts.
"We can do it!"
"Although Moon Embrace Sect's strength is several times that of Return Origin Sect, their enemies are also stronger. They are attacked from both sides."
"At least my Return Origin Sect doesn't have to worry about internal betrayal."
Li Tianyang had confidence.
He had worked hard for these years to manage the sect.
His sect members wouldn't betray him.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel a surge of confidence, and with a single order: "Kill!"
"Kill!"
"Kill!"
"Kill!"
Boom! Everyone shouted, their voices shaking the heavens, echoing repeatedly.
(Chapter End)
At this moment, the Guiyuan Sect shifted from defense to offense.
A thunderous roar echoed as Li Tianyang, along with numerous Supreme Elders and the predecessors who had sealed their fate, ready to give their all for the sect, burst forth.
Especially those predecessors who had already accepted their fate, at this moment, fearlessly faced death, burning their essence, energy, and spirit, along with their physical bodies, like shooting stars, they plunged into the sea of flames, shining brightly.
However...
The enemy's forces were clearly greater in number.
And their strength was even more formidable!
Feng Huo Dian and Tian Du Gu were both second-rate sects, not inferior to Guiyuan Zong.
Feng Huo Dian was initially founded by two 7th Stage powerhouses who were a married couple. One specialized in wind-based abilities, while the other was proficient in fire-based techniques.
The combination of their powers created a synergy between wind and fire, resulting in a surge in combat strength!
Feng Huo Dian developed under these circumstances, and within, it was divided into two factions. Each could stand on its own, but when united, their strength skyrocketed, making them a force to be reckoned with.
If a battle were to break out, even a one-on-one fight, Guiyuan Zong couldn't guarantee victory.
Moreover, there was also Tian Du Gu!
They were equally as strong as Guiyuan Zong and were adept at using various strange poisons, making them extremely troublesome and challenging to deal with.
However, Guiyuan Zong never thought of winning.
They were merely fighting with their backs against the wall, giving it their all.
Their goal was simple: to create an opening.
Or even just a brief moment of opportunity.
As long as it gave their disciples a chance, a fleeting instant, for one of them to escape, that would be enough.
Therefore, they were fearless.
Fearlessly facing death, they fought with all their might!
"Feng Huo Dian's cowards, come out and face me!"
"Die, die, die!"
"You beasts of Tian Du Gu, come and face your deaths!"
"Hahaha, everyone must die eventually! Today, even if I perish, I'll take one of you with me on my journey!"
"He's about to self-destruct, be careful!"
"This old fellow is going all out."
The sea of flames began to churn violently.
The aftermath of the battle roared.
And then, the sound of a self-detonation from an Elder reverberated...
Within Guiyuan Zong, all the disciples were in tears, their expressions filled with pain and unable to remain calm.
"Ah~!"
"I hate this!"
"I hate myself for being useless, unable to share life and death with the Elders!"
"I hate my weakness, unable to contribute even a little."
"I swear, if there is a future, I will do everything in my power to strive, to make up for my shortcomings."
At this moment,
They grieved, but they also hardened their hearts.
They had always been well-protected by the sect.
They had thought the world was peaceful, believing that as long as they followed the rules, everything would be fine.
But now, they realized that peace came at a price.
Someone had been carrying the burden for them.
And at this moment, those bearing the burden were the fearless Elders and the Sect Master!
Facing enemies more than double their number, in a short time, they had managed to temporarily push back the enemy, creating some distance!
But...
This didn't bring them joy; instead, it deepened their sorrow.
"They're sacrificing their lives."
"How heroic and tragic."
"Elders, Deacons! We..."
"No!"
The Outer Sect Elders and Deacons were equally furious, but they had to remain calm. They carried greater responsibilities and couldn't let their emotions get the better of them, rushing into battle recklessly.
They could die.
But what about Guiyuan Zong's future?
"Hehehe..."
Suddenly,
A series of sinister laughs echoed from deep within the sea of flames.
Following this, muffled grunts and groans could be heard.
"Despicable!"
The Great Elder of Guiyuan Zong roared in anger.
"Despicable?"
"We, Tian Du Gu, are masters of poison, and our underhanded and despicable methods are the proud traditions of our sect. Your words don't offend us; instead, they bring us honor."
"So..."
"Continue?"
"You bunch of rats!!!"
"Yes, keep insulting us. The harsher your words, the happier we become."
Those sinister voices continued, "But you should save your strength. Already poisoned by our toxins, you must be suffering and feeling powerless, right?"
"Someone wanted us to come out and face you, and now we're here. You, come and face your deaths!"
"Damn it!"
"Die!!!
The Guiyuan Zong Elders roared, their furious shouts echoing from within the sea of flames, causing all the disciples of Guiyuan Zong to tense up.
"What's happening?"
"They don't understand."
"Sigh."
Li Tianyang sighed softly and then calmly ordered, "Those below the 7th Stage, retreat into the formation."
"Retreat and wait for the right opportunity."
"Sect Master!"
The Elders were startled.
Li Tianyang's voice turned cold, "Follow my command, retreat!"
"Retreat?"
"Did you ask us?"
The two sects joined forces to attack.
Li Tianyang shouted, "And did you ask me?"
At this moment, he unleashed his power, burning his essence and blood, displaying his epochal grace, protecting the Elders who had survived but were already poisoned, leading them back into the formation. The other three 7th Stage Elders also burst into action, fighting with all their might.
It was only after the Elders retreated that everyone realized they were all severely injured and poisoned by strange toxins.
The strange, colorful hues on their bodies seemed to have a life of their own, constantly moving.
And with each movement, the toxins grew more concentrated.
A Deacon wanted to step forward to help dispel the poison, but they were rebuked, "Don't come near! Get back!"
"This poison is too strong, stay away!"
"We can only rely on the Sect Master now."
"We're useless."
The Elders managed a bitter smile.
Resisting the toxins entering their bodies was already a challenge, and they had no strength left to fight.
"Heavenly Poison Valley, you're too treacherous!"
However, their anticipation was quickly dashed.
Li Tianyang and the others fought with all their might, but their opponents were not pushovers either. With more than double their numbers, the enemies didn't even need to exert themselves. They merely engaged in a series of rotating battles, buying time and wearing down their adversaries.
In just a short incense stick's worth of time, the four Great Powerhouses of the Guiyuan Sect at the Seventh Stage were all severely injured, some even sustaining grievous wounds and losing limbs. They were forced back into the formation, their faces pale with despair.
"Pfft!!!"
Lee Tianyang held out until the very end, suffering the most severe injuries.
Even his Lifebound Divine Soldier shattered, causing him to spew mouthfuls of blood that he couldn't stem.
"It's over."
The members of the Guiyuan Sect turned ashen, realizing that the situation was dire.
"Could it be... that the entire sect will be annihilated, with none surviving? Is this the final destiny of the Guiyuan Sect?"
They were filled with despair.
Boom! Lee Tianyang fell within the formation, creating a deep pit. He struggled to get up, but another mouthful of fresh blood sprayed out, his face turning as white as paper, like a spent arrow.
A sense of hopelessness enveloped everyone in the Guiyuan Sect.
"Fellow disciples, brothers, and sisters!"
At this moment, a contemporary disciple gritted his teeth and roared, "Let's fight together and protect our sect with our lives!"
"Protect our sect with our lives!"
"Protect our sect with our lives!"
"Protect our sect with our lives!"
The disciples were terrified and utterly hopeless, but at this moment, they didn't retreat. They knew they had no way out.
Rather than die on their knees, they would fight one last time. At least, in the final moments of their lives, they wouldn't have any regrets.
"What a touching drama."
"It's a pity that your despair, your anger, and your resentment are still not enough."
"Then..."
"Prepare to suffer."
Figures appeared outside the formation, sneering as they joined forces.
Boom!
The formation began to shake.
Lee Tianyang and the three Great Powerhouses exchanged glances, sighing silently. Then, gathering their last breath, they rushed towards their opponents like moths to a flame, determined to 'bloom' one last time.
But suddenly!
Boom! The space trembled.
A figure suddenly appeared between the two sides.
"Get out of here!"
The figure was slender and tall, and as she shouted, she burst forward, forcing back the Windfire Palace and Heavenly Poison Valley forces. At the same time, she blocked their path, surprising Lee Tianyang and the four Great Powerhouses.
"You?"
They were astonished.
The newcomer was Xiao Ling'er!
"There's actually reinforcement?" The Windfire Palace and Heavenly Poison Valley members were taken aback.
However, they soon scoffed.
"So what if there's reinforcement?"
"The Guiyuan Sect's defeat is already certain!"
"I didn't expect that you'd dare to come alone and seek death."
"What a noble act of righteousness, but it's just adding to our merits. A mere Fifth Stage Peak cultivator, haha..."
"Tell us your name. We don't kill nameless people."
They sneered, not taking her seriously.
"..."
Lee Tianyang and the four Great Powerhouses reentered the formation, with Xiao Ling'er following closely behind.
Everyone in the Guiyuan Sect held their breath.
Time seemed to stand still, and everyone's expressions were complex.
Of course, they all recognized Xiao Ling'er.
During the Guiyuan Secret Realm battle, Xiao Ling'er had single-handedly defeated ten Guiyuan Sect Sequence Disciples, securing her qualification to enter the secret realm. At that time, almost all the disciples were dissatisfied.
Why should an outsider get this opportunity? Even the knowledgeable elders, faced with this desperate situation, never thought that Xiao Ling'er would come, let alone that she would dare to! Initially, they had only hoped to establish a good karma connection.
They thought that if possible, this good karma might help the Guiyuan Sect in the future.
But they never imagined that it would be now.
Nor did they expect that both sides would meet again under such circumstances.
And...
A bitter smile appeared on Lee Tianyang's face and that of the various elders.
They were grateful in their hearts, but...
"Fellow Daoist Xiao Ling'er," Lee Tianyang cupped his hands, "Our Guiyuan Sect is facing such a desperate situation, yet you're willing to rush here to help. Our entire sect is eternally grateful."
"But this trip is too dangerous. You shouldn't have come."
"Today, the Guiyuan Sect's defeat is certain. If there's a chance, you should leave quickly."
"Don't accompany us to the grave..."
"No need to rush."
Xiao Ling'er's face turned cold. "My teacher often says that receiving a favor should be remembered for a thousand years."
"Your sect has shown kindness to me. I won't stand idly by and watch."
As they spoke, she took out a Seventh Stage, Seventh Grade healing pill and fed it to Lee Tianyang and the four Great Powerhouses. Then, she took out her own detoxification pill and detoxified the various elders! All of this happened in the blink of an eye.
The Windfire Palace and Heavenly Poison Valley members hadn't even had time to break through the formation, but the strange poison in the bodies of the Guiyuan Sect elders had already been neutralized.
Both sides were shocked!
"This...?"
"Impossible!" The Heavenly Poison Valley members were shocked. "This is a strange poison that our sect recently developed. After being contaminated by a Seventh Stage cultivator, it's impossible to neutralize. What kind of pill is this?!"
The Guiyuan Sect elders were stunned as well.
Under the invasion of this strange poison, they were on the verge of collapse, almost unable to hold on.
But after taking the pill, they instantly felt a coolness, and the unknown poison seemed to melt away like pure and elegant snow under the scorching sun...
"There's no poison that a detoxification pill can't cure," Xiao Ling'er whispered. "If there is, it's because the grade and quality of the detoxification pill aren't high enough."
Everyone's hearts trembled.
But then, Xiao Ling'er continued, "Lee Sect Master."
"I'm acquainted with your sect's Elder Chen He."
"But this time, I didn't sense her presence. I wonder, is Elder Chen He away?"
Lee Tianyang and the others fell silent.
Xiao Ling'er paused slightly.
Then, she closed her eyes, "I understand."
"You all rest for now...
"Leave it to me."
(End of Chapter)
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