The Blood Slaughter Array's savage killing power enveloped the entire airspace. Within cages of fractured, misaligned space, everyone fought desperately to break free.
A blood-colored blade carved a long, deep wound across Sean's chest, and his protective spiritual light nearly shattered several times. Gritting his teeth until they cracked, he could only burn his own vital blood to unleash his full strength. With the light from his protective mirror, he blasted a gap in the Array Runes blocking his way, then dragged his wounded body out of the cage.
Clear Spring fared little better. All ten fingers were covered in cuts, and the backlash of killing power while dismantling the Array Runes had torn the flesh of both arms inside out. Spiritual power was almost completely depleted.
The moonlight barrier around Su Wan flickered uncertainly. Relying on her deep reserves, she held on until she reached a weak node in the Array Runes, then escaped together with the nimble Xiao Qing. Although neither appeared injured, their earlier grace and composure had vanished entirely. Their auras fluctuated rapidly, making it clear that they too had expended considerable strength.
Strong as she was, protecting Xiao Qing within the slaughter array had forced her to reveal some of her trump cards. Still, despite the fright, they had successfully broken through without mishap.
The Wild Horse Tribe fared no better. Batu's flesh split all over his body, and he burned nearly half his savage blood energy before smashing through the blood-colored array imprisoning him with a single punch. After landing, he panted heavily, and even the wild horse totem on his chest had dimmed somewhat. Once free of his restraints, however, his aura began recovering rapidly.
His seemingly horrific wounds also healed at a speed visible to the naked eye, returning to normal before