697: Chapter 216_1 697: Chapter 216_1 In the void, countless streams of divine powers collided, causing a massive impact that, for a moment, made it feel as if this world might have been destroyed.
It was different from when the Mountain Protection Array of the Hundred Peaks Sect was still intact, when the sect members engaged in a direct clash of divine powers with those from the Red Refinery Demonic Sect.
However, as the two sides were still at a distance, the explosions of power, while terrifying, resulted in far fewer casualties due to the distance involved.
At this moment, Cao Zhen and Xiang Ziyu found themselves almost face-to-face with the cultivators from the Sun and Moon Demon Sect, East Sea Mirage Tower, and two other Immortal Sects.
The fearsome streams of divine powers were detonating right in front of them.
Moreover, their divine powers were being used to counter those reflected back at them by Cao Zhen and Xiang Ziyu using the Sun Moon Stars Rotation.
How could they then fend off the attacks from the rest of the Hundred Peaks Sect?
Now, on the side of the Hundred Peaks Sect, they had gained the support of Ling Xi and Li Ke, along with Bei Yan, two cultivators at the Ten Different Phenomena of Golden Elixir Great Perfection.
Even Yi Sheng, who couldn’t compare with the Ten Different Phenomena Golden Core Great Perfection, possessed such power when wielding the Fire of Departure at full strength that she outmatched many who had achieved Pill Fusion with a Lesser Golden Core.
Suddenly, an array of divine powers with awe-inspiring might burst forth from them, sweeping over and striking at everyone with terrifying force.
Screams filled the air continuously.
In just a moment, it was unknown how many had fallen.
They had never imagined that within the Golden Core Stage, there could be such disparity in power, impacting the battle to such a degree.
Just two people were holding back the divine powers unleashed by several hundred Golden Core Stage masters!
And they were not just blocking—they were reflecting those powers back!
After utilizing a secret technique, Cao Zhen felt in that instant as if all his strength was completely drained from his body.
He had only executed the Sun Moon Stars Rotation divine skill, but he experienced an unprecedented level of exhaustion, no longer feeling an ounce of energy left in his whole body.
Suddenly, he staggered and fell to the side.
On the other side, Xiang Ziyu too collapsed.
“Master!”
Even though Ling Xi was constantly launching divine powers to attack their opponents, she had always kept an eye on her master and junior brother’s situation.
After all, when Xiang Ziyu had used a secret technique at the grand Immortal Martial Meeting, he had fainted after releasing just one Five-Thunder Righteous Method.
Now, seeing that her master Cao Zhen and junior brother Xiang Ziyu had fainted, she turned into a streak of light, rushing out the instant before Cao Zhen hit the ground to appear before him and catch her master in her arms.
Beside them, the figure of Little Bei Yan also appeared, immediately grabbing his senior brother.
Although Little Bei Yan would usually mock his senior brother, every time his senior brother faced danger, he would be the first to appear by his side.
In the midst of such a large battle, someone who fainted could even be considered dead.
After fainting, unable to move, they could easily become victims to the divine powers and the fallout from the exchange between others.
Some people, amidst the battle, specifically targeted those who were dead or unconscious.
After all, every cultivator possessed a Qiankun Bag, which would not disappear after their death.
Therefore, many people paid more attention to the dead or unconscious during the fight.
However, Cao Zhen and Xiang Ziyu were protected by Ling Xi and Bei Yan, top warriors within the Golden Core Stage, so even if they fainted, they remained unharmed.
Ling Xi supported Cao Zhen with one hand so he could lean on her, while her other hand rapidly waved.
Suddenly, talismans flew out.
Some talismans, like spears capable of piercing the sky, cleaved through the void leaving clear rifts with their endless sharpness.
Some talismans were like meteors in the night sky, others like the legendary Kylin strange beasts, and yet others like long rivers…
Talisman after talisman fiercely struck at the fleeing individuals from the Great Lai Dynasty and the Sun and Moon Demon Sect.
And close by, the two terrifying streams of flame unleashed by Li Ke and Yi Sheng merged into a sea of fire, engulfing enemy after enemy.
Escape!
Whether they were disciples of the East Sea Mirage Tower or members of the Void Breaking Sect and Star Moon Mansion, none wished to continue the fight, instead fleeing in sheer panic.
Just a moment ago, many of their Golden Core Stage cultivators had perished.
Now, with more powerful reinforcements for the opposition arriving,
they suddenly realized they had fallen into a disadvantageous position.
If the battle continued, of so many people, it was uncertain how many could escape alive.
Not a single person from the three great Immortal Sects wanted to continue fighting, desperately rushing to escape.
From behind, the forces of the Hundred Peaks Sect closely pursued them.
“Our Hundred Peaks Sect isn’t a place where you can come and go as you please!”
“Chase them!”
Yan Yourong, although previously injured, seemed utterly unaffected by any wounds at this time.
She took the lead ahead of the rest of the Hundred Peaks Sect, with divine powers shooting continually from her hands.
Her master had left her in charge of the Hundred Peaks Sect, to keep it safe.
Yet she had watched powerlessly as so many seniors had chosen to self-destruct!
Although she had failed to protect the sect, now the only thing she could do was kill more enemies, to avenge those seniors!