Below Jialing Pass, the phantom of Bewitching Demon swept in amid dark red mist. Wherever it passed, Heaven Dou soldiers' vision was obscured and their formation teetered on the brink of collapse. At the critical moment, an old soldier made a decision with a roar. "Quick! Form a circular shield formation! Hold the core!" The soldiers reacted at once, locking their shields together layer by layer to form a steel barricade that barely withstood Bewitching Demon's first assault.
From atop the battlements, Ling Feng, the Wasp Sect's leader, flashed a fierce look and shouted, "Excellent! Come with me and aid the Saintess!" Before her words had faded, she unleashed her Bee Wave Butterfly Martial Soul Avatar. Its enormous wings scattered toxic powder, which intertwined with Bewitching Demon's red mist and descended upon the shield formation. From within the phantom, Hu Liena's voice rang out with icy killing intent. "Wipe out the enemy army! Leave no one alive!"
"Don't panic! Maintain the defensive formation and retreat in order!" The vanguard commander waved his saber, doing his utmost to steady the troops. But the toxic powder mixed with the red mist, and the soldiers became dizzy the moment they breathed it in. Signs of weakness had already appeared in the shield formation.
Near the central command tent, Tang San stared intently at Yang Wudi, his voice urgent. "Senior Yang, is this Ten Thousand Purples Ten Thousand Reds Poison truly so bizarre?"
Yang Wudi's expression was grave, and the hand gripping the Soul Breaking Spear trembled slightly. "This is a forbidden poison of my Breaking Clan. It is made by mixing dozens of harmless medicinal ingredients in specific proportions. Its most terrifying aspect is its concealment—before the final Medicinal Catalyst is added, the poisoned person is no different from an ordinary person. But