The Seven Flower Kill, the ultimate killing move of the Seven Star Lotus Formation, was a desperate gambit, a fight to the death.
Success meant survival, failure meant death. In other words, if I don't kill you, I die!
The seven Taoist nuns, their expressions solemn, held their long swords and transformed into seven streams of multicolored light!
The seven streams of light converged into a giant lotus, and from its pistil, a sharp sword of seven colors shot out, directly striking Ximen Aoxue.
"Heh, a mere trick, daring to show off before an expert?"
With a cold sneer, Ximen Aoxue waved his hand. Among the five fierce ghosts standing like mountains, one with dark green skin reached out and grabbed the sharp sword.
With a *poof*, the sword, which seemed to possess world-destroying energy, was scattered by the green-skinned fierce ghost with a single slap.
Streams of light dispersed, turning into streaks of rainbow, finally vanishing into the void.
At the same time, another disheveled fierce ghost smashed its fist towards the giant lotus.
This long-haired fierce ghost's muscles were bulging, its lines carved as if by a knife, radiating immense power!
"Haa—"
With a roar, the long-haired fierce ghost's fist struck the lotus.
*Poof—*
The same scene replayed. The lotus, transformed into seven-colored streams of light, dissipated like a rainbow.
Within the rainbow, seven dark figures flew out, crashing heavily onto the ground.
These were the seven Taoist nuns who had formed the formation, led by the Clear Lotus Dao Master.
At this moment, they were all severely wounded, blood seeping uncontrollably from their lips, their meridians shattered, their lives hanging by a thread.
"Dao Master!"
"Master!"
"Elder!"
...
The disciples of the Heavenly Lotus Sect cried out anxiously, rushing forward, wanting to rescue the seven lotus nuns.
Unfortunately, their strength was insufficient. Ximen Aoxue merely unleashed a saber strike, and the saber energy, like an insurmountable chasm, lay across the disciples, preventing them from advancing.
"Heh, no need to rush. After I kill these seven lotuses, I'll deal with you all!"
Ximen Aoxue's gaze swept over the disciples, and they were so terrified they felt as if they had fallen into an ice cave, retreating in successive waves.
"Clear Lotus, I bet you never imagined this day would come!"
Ximen Aoxue dragged his blood-colored saber, slowly walking towards the Clear Lotus Dao Master.
As he dragged it, the Blood Drinking Mad Saber carved a沟壑 in the ground.
Although the Clear Lotus Dao Master was at the end of her strength, there was no fear on her face.
"Ximen Aoxue, kill me if you must, but stop your nonsense! It's just the end of my path, do you think I'm afraid?"
In fact, when they first entered the Immortal Hidden Realm, the Clear Lotus Dao Master and Ximen Aoxue were of comparable strength.
However, the cultivation principle in the Immortal Hidden Realm was "Taishang Wangqing" (Supreme Forgetfulness of Self), and the Clear Lotus Dao Master's heart was always occupied by Tu Shan Che.
Therefore, her cultivation had not progressed much over the centuries.
With this shift in power, she had long anticipated this day.
It was just a pity that she had not been able to protect the other disciples of the Heavenly Lotus Sect; this was what she felt most guilty about.
"Hmph, kill us if you want. Our Heavenly Lotus Sect has no cowards. You demonic Taoist need not say more!"
Even in the face of death, Huolian retained her fiery temper, unable to tolerate any wrongdoing.
Although the other nuns remained silent, their gazes were resolute, showing no fear or wavering, likely sharing the same sentiment.
Seeing this, the Clear Lotus Dao Master felt even more self-reproach.
"It is I who have brought ruin upon you..."
She sighed and said helplessly.
"Clear Lotus Dao Master, you need not blame yourself. This is all fate; we are merely following the will of heaven. If your Heavenly Blood Sect dares to massacre the Heavenly Lotus Sect today, the other hidden sects will not stand idly by. In the end, their fate will be the same as ours; we are merely departing a little sooner."
Jiaolian said with a light laugh, word by word.
Hearing her analysis, everyone felt it made sense.
"Heh, Jiaolian, you little vixen, do you think that will scare me?"
Ximen Aoxue sneered, "As long as I refine the vital energy of your Heavenly Lotus Sect disciples, I will break through to the Great Perfection of the Void Integration realm. By then, even if someone wants to seek justice for you, they will have to weigh their own strength first!"
The Clear Lotus Dao Master was horrified, never imagining that Ximen Aoxue had become so powerful without her realizing it.
If he truly succeeded in breaking through to the Great Perfection of the Void Integration realm, then the Heavenly Blood Sect would be elevated to a medium-sized sect in the Immortal Hidden Realm.
Alas, thinking of this, Clear Lotus became even more desperate.
Perhaps, as Jiaolian had said, it was all destiny, preordained.
"Clear Lotus, prepare to die. I will now use your blood to refine the Blood Drinking Mad Saber!"
Ximen Aoxue sneered, his face growing more ferocious.
"Alas, farewell, Tu Shan Che. I hope we can meet again in the next life."
The Clear Lotus Dao Master silently thought, slowly closing her eyes. Two streams of clear tears flowed down her temples.
"Die!"
Ximen Aoxue swung his saber towards Clear Lotus's neck, which was like fine jade.
This strike could not only sever the flesh but also shatter the soul!
Ximen Aoxue was ultimately wary of Clear Lotus; only by completely eradicating her could he be sure that the situation was settled!
However, at this moment, a yellow streak of light whistled out from the Heavenly Lotus Sect, heading directly towards the Clear Lotus Dao Master.
But its target was naturally not the Clear Lotus Dao Master herself, but the red saber striking towards her!
*Clang!*
The yellow streak of light collided with the descending Blood Drinking Mad Saber. Ximen Aoxue felt a terrifyingly powerful force transmit through the saber, instantly spreading throughout his body, paralyzing him on the spot.
*Swish—*
The Blood Drinking Mad Saber was dislodged from Ximen Aoxue's hand and flew away!
Only then did the cultivators see clearly that the yellow streak of light was actually a magical jade sword!
After preventing Ximen Aoxue's fatal strike towards the Clear Lotus Dao Master, the magical jade sword turned and flew back in the direction it came from.
Following its flight path, everyone saw a young man in black robes walking leisurely from the Heavenly Lotus Sect.
Due to the black robe's concealment, people could not see his appearance, nor could they detect his aura, nor even ascertain his gender!
The magical jade sword flew to his side, but the black-robed figure did not reach out to catch it. The magical jade sword, like a fawning dog, circled around the black-robed figure.
Not far behind the black-robed figure, Zhong Lian stood with a dazed expression, seemingly frozen, as if he couldn't believe what he was seeing.
Clear Lotus, not having received the expected blow to her neck, couldn't help but open her eyes to see what had happened.
Then, she saw Chen Xiao slowly walking along the plaza path.
"This kid, why hasn't he left yet? What is he doing here? Is he looking for death?"
Clear Lotus was greatly alarmed, her heart sinking abruptly!