Immortal Path Space

Chapter 414: Loyalty and Betrayal

Amidst them, there were two large Flying Boats and ten medium-sized Flying Boats flying together with cultivators.

At this moment, the Spirit Energy Cannons on these Flying Boats were firing relentlessly towards the densely packed Demonic Beasts ahead, clearing a large area of lower-tier Demonic Beasts obstructing their path.

Relying on this formidable power, the team led by the Qingxu Sect quickly carved out a path through the chaotic battlefield, rapidly pushing towards the outer perimeter.

Wang Hong and his group finally spotted Liu Changsheng and his companions in the distance, locked in combat with Demonic Beasts.

However, they were still too far apart to communicate directly. Wang Hong could only use the power of their Blood Contract to send a faint sense of presence.

In the midst of battle, Liu Changsheng suddenly felt a sharp pain in his heart, causing him to tremble, nearly letting the nearby Demonic Beast approach.

He looked up and saw Wang Hong riding on the back of Little Peng, flying in a particular direction. When he saw Liu Changsheng looking, Wang Hong pointed in that direction.

Understanding the signal, Liu Changsheng turned to his companions from the Immortal Way Trading Company and shouted, "Follow me this way!"

Then, he led them in the direction Wang Hong was heading, with the members of the Immortal Way Trading Company following closely behind.

While they didn't organize themselves in formations like the cultivators on the other side of the Mountain Valley, their coordinated efforts in slaying Demonic Beasts were equally effective.

The team led by the Qingxu Sect continued their powerful charge, seeing that they were just a little over two miles away from breaking through the encirclement and escaping.

At this moment, the four-tier Demonic Beast that had been hovering in the air made its move. It extended a furry, fleshy claw from the void, reaching down below.

The Qingxu Sect leader, Blue Dragon Hall master, and White Tiger Hall master all leaped into the air, wielding their own magic weapons to counter the descending claw.

After a thunderous collision in mid-air, all three of their magic weapons suffered varying degrees of damage.

The Qingxu Sect leader wiped away a trace of blood from the corner of his mouth and shouted down, "Hurry and break through! I'll hold off this Demonic Beast for you."

"Hahaha! Ridiculous! You think you can hold me back?" The four-tier Demonic Beast in the air chuckled and raised its claw once more, swiping down.

Once again, the three of them activated their magic weapons and clashed with the beast's claw in mid-air. After a loud rumble, two of the magic weapons shattered into pieces.

Only the Qingxu Sect leader's magic weapon remained barely usable, but it was covered in cracks.

Among the Qingxu Sect members, the three of them were among the most prominent cultivators in the same tier. They should have represented the pinnacle of Golden Core cultivators in the East Zhou Immortal Realm.

For them to last a few exchanges against a four-tier Demonic Beast would have been enough to make them famous throughout the Cultivation World. However, after this battle, the entire East Zhou Cultivation Realm was in ruins, and there was no one left to sing their praises.

"Junior Brothers, please assist me in holding this beast back for a moment!" The Qingxu Sect leader shouted as he took out a sealed jade box from his storage bag.

Though reluctant, he wasted no time in opening the jade box to reveal a yellow talisman inside.

This talisman had been crafted by a Nascent Soul late-stage ancestor of the Qingxu Sect nearly eight thousand years ago when his life was nearing its end. It could unleash about one-third of the power of a magic weapon, but it would take some time to activate it with their current strength.

"Fear not, Senior Brother! Leave it to me!" The Blue Dragon Hall master understood what needed to be done upon seeing the talisman. Without looking back, he soared into the air to confront the descending claw once more.

The collision between them resulted in the initial shattering of the flying knife wielded by the Blue Dragon Hall master, followed by the destruction of the golden bell surrounding him.

As the beast's claw broke through all barriers and was about to descend upon him, the Blue Dragon Hall master laughed madly and lunged towards the claw.

The four-tier Demonic Beast in the air noticed the change in the situation and attempted to retract its claw, but it was too late.

With a deafening roar, the force was no less than the distant battle between Nascent Soul cultivators. In a crucial moment, the Blue Dragon Hall master chose to detonate his Golden Core.

Although Golden Core cultivators could self-destruct their Golden Cores, it required tremendous courage and unwavering conviction.

Generally, as long as a cultivator had not taken their last breath, they still held onto a glimmer of hope, believing that they could be saved. How many people could make such a resolute decision before facing death?

"Senior Brother!"

"Master!"

"Dad!"

"Grandfather!"

...

Upon witnessing the Blue Dragon Hall master's self-destruction, cries of sorrow echoed from the battlefield below.

However, the battle did not pause for a moment due to this sacrifice.

The furry beast claw had been severely damaged by the impact and was now charred and missing a nail.

"Damn you all!" The four-tier Demonic Beast in the air, realizing it had been injured by a mere Golden Core, became furious. It swung its claw once more, imbued with boundless pressure, and brought it down.

At this moment, the White Tiger Hall master, standing nearby, cast a deep, affectionate glance at the battlefield and then decisively soared into the air...

A moment later, the battlefield reverberated with another loud explosion as the White Tiger Hall master also self-destructed.

Meanwhile, in Qingxu Sect leader's hands, the Talisman finally emitted a dazzling light, transforming into a black hammer that flew towards the four-tier Demonic Beast in the sky.

The beast's claw was flattened by the black hammer with a resounding crash, and the four-tier Demonic Beast let out a pained cry in the air.

Although it retained only a third of its power, this was a Lifebound Magical Treasure of a Nascent Soul late-stage cultivator. It was not something an ordinary four-tier Demonic Beast could contend with.

After flattening the claw, the black hammer, carrying the Qingxu Sect leader's burning rage, continued to hammer at the four-tier Demonic Beast in the sky.

The four-tier Demonic Beast didn't dare to be careless. Its body rapidly grew, its originally well-proportioned features shifting rapidly until it transformed into a green fox.

The green fox, unexpectedly, had not faced any disadvantages in its battles against other demons or Nascent Soul cultivators. Yet, when dealing with a few Golden Core cultivators, it suffered consecutive setbacks.

Currently, it controlled one of its flattened claws and engaged in a fierce battle with the hammer.

As the two battled fiercely in the air, Vermilion Bird Hall master and Black Tortoise Hall master stepped forward to take the place of the Qingxu Sect leader and the others, continuing to pave the way forward.

Vermilion Bird Hall master wielded a red feather fan, and with each flap, it spewed out flames several yards long, causing the Demonic Beasts ahead to scream in agony.

Black Tortoise Hall master, on the other hand, excelled in defense. He wielded a large shield to protect Vermilion Bird Hall master and the others from various attacks.

Just as Vermilion Bird Hall master had successfully slain a three-tier Demonic Beast and was feeling triumphant, he suddenly felt a chill in his heart. He swiftly pounced forward, but it was still a fraction too late as a flying sword pierced through his chest.

It wasn't due to his lack of strength but rather because this attack came from behind.

"Why?" Vermilion Bird Hall master roared in anger.

Black Tortoise Hall master spoke calmly, "Senior Brother Zhu, I'm sorry, but the Demon Clan is far stronger than us, and we can't win. If that's the case, it's better to surrender to the Demon Clan now, to preserve our strength and hope for a future resurgence."

The sudden turn of events left many people momentarily stunned. Just as they were at a loss, two more Golden Core cultivators leaped out from the group.

"Listen, everyone. Breaking through is hopeless now. Surrendering to the Demon Clan is the only way to survive. The four-tier Demon Clan Patriarch has promised that as long as we surrender sincerely, we can still live freely here."

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