Zhu Jingyi Falls! The Soul Devouring Cult Retreats!

The battle lasted for two days and one night.

At this moment, the Sect Protecting Grand Array was covered with cracks, and in some places, there were even gaps that had broken off.

Precariously on the verge of collapse.

The prolonged battle left both the Nine Splendor Sword Sect and the Soul Devouring Cult physically and mentally exhausted.

Some of the Evil Cultivator, sensing their own injuries and seeing the reckless Sword Sect disciples, began to consider retreating.

Some have even chosen to flee.

Ouyang Hao kept shaking the Myriad Souls Banner in his hand, but the number of vengeful spirits surging out from it was far less than when the battle had just begun.

The moment the vengeful spirits surged forth, they were completely consumed by the Phoenix Fire surrounding Zhu Jingyi.

Seeing this, the severely injured Ouyang Hao understood.

It is no longer possible to destroy the Nine Splendor Sword Sect today.

But this bloody battle was not in vain.

After this battle, the Nine Splendor Sword Sect suffered one death and two serious injuries among its three Nascent Soul Nascent Soul. Seventy percent of the sect's elders and disciples perished, and it would take hundreds of years for them to recover their strength.

Although the Soul Devouring Cult also suffered heavy losses, if they retreat now, they will definitely be able to stand on equal footing with the Nine Splendor Sword Sect. Moreover, they cultivate evil arts, and with the blessing of cultivators' Essence Blood, their recovery speed will definitely be faster than that of the Nine Splendor Sword Sect.

They could even make a comeback within a century, destroy the Nine Splendor Sword Sect, and unify the Heavenly Dragon Sea Domain.

More importantly, any ambitious force will try to annex other forces once the Nine Splendor Sword Sect and the Soul Devouring Cult have recovered their strength.

In other words, the Heavenly Dragon Sea Domain will be thrown into chaos after this battle!

For the Soul Devouring Cult, the more chaos, the better!

With this thought in mind, Ouyang Hao wiped the blood from his face, turned to look at Qianqiu Yuan was still fighting desperately with Hua Shisan, and transmitted his voice:

"Qianqiu Yuan! The tide has turned! We retreat!"

There will be plenty of opportunities to destroy the Nine Splendor Sword Sect in the future!

Upon hearing Ouyang Hao's telepathic message, Qianqiu Yuan roared at Ouyang Hao:

Ouyang Hao! Don't forget who gave you your life!

Now that the cult leader is dead, you're thinking of retreating!

They're worse than animals!

Even if I die today, I'll drag Hua Shisan down with me!

As she finished speaking, a resolute glint flashed in her eyes as she looked at Hua Shisan.

She was given her life by You Xuan, and now that You Xuan is dead, her life in this world has no meaning.

If that's the case, then why not...

His internal Spiritual Qi surged, clearly indicating he intended to self-destruct.

Zhu Jingyi clearly noticed this.

A look of nonchalance and relief flashed in his eyes.

The fact that I've reached this point with my Triple Spirit Root is already the limit.

More importantly, he is not very bright and easily loses his temper; he has no ability to protect the Nine Splendor Sword Sect.

She was aware of this.

Hua Shisan is different. The fact that he was recognized by the Azure Nether Sea-Calming Sword shows that his talent far surpasses that of himself, and he will have the opportunity to break through to a higher realm in the future.

More importantly, he was thoughtful and well-thought-out, making him more suitable to protect the severely damaged Nine Splendor Sword Sect.

Thinking of this, Zhu Jingyi's lips curled up, and she transformed into a streak of fire, rushing towards Qianqiu Yuan at lightning speed.

Holding onto Qianqiu Yuan tightly, they rushed towards the distant horizon.

He grabbed Qianqiu Yuan's chin with his left hand and smiled wickedly, "Little sister, if you want to self-destruct, then be decisive."

Being overly fussy and indecisive won't do.

Alright, let me teach you.

Phoenix Rebirth - Self-Immolation as a Sacrifice to the Dao!

Cracking!

With a cry.

Zhu Jingyi was engulfed in crimson-gold flames.

The dark, cloud-covered sky was instantly illuminated by the blazing flames.

Amidst the flames, a Phantom of a fire phoenix, hundreds of feet tall, let out a clear cry and carried Qianqiu Yuan rapidly into the distance.

Feeling the burning sensation on his body, he stared intently at Zhu Jingyi, whose face was covered in flame-like patterns.

A terrifying, Evil Qi erupted from within him, attempting to break free from Zhu Jingyi, but he was unable to move an inch.

A hint of regret flickered in her eyes.

It's not that I regret not retreating.

Instead, she regretted wasting her breath talking to Ouyang Hao.

Her target for mutual destruction was Hua Shisan, the one who possessed the Sect-Suppressing Spirit Artifact!

Killing him will surely make the Nine Splendor Sword Sect pay a heavy price!

This is not the Zhu Jingyi in front of me!

Enveloped in flames, Zhu Jingyi calmly gazed at Hua Shisan in the distance, her voice indifferent as she said:

"Thirteen, I will strive to be strong for the rest of my life and break through to the Nascent Soul stage with Triple Spirit Root."

I've achieved everything through my own efforts, but I haven't won your heart.

I don't understand what's so great about Little Gao.

It's incredible that her death could cause you to develop Inner Demon, trapping you at the Nascent Soul Early Stage for two hundred years!

But... it's all in the past now.

She's already dead, and I hope you can pull yourself together.

Because the sect needs you..."

Boom!

Golden flames burst forth in the sky, radiating brilliant light.

Qianqiu Yuan only had time to let out half a scream before she was reduced to ashes in the flames.

Because there was no Formation, the area affected by this explosion was even larger than that of Lu Qinghan.

All the mountains and rivers within a seventy-mile radius were razed to the ground!

The shockwave rushed straight towards the Sword Mountain Ancestral Land.

Seeing this, Jian Yuntian shouted, "Sword Sect disciples, listen to my command! Retreat to the sect's main formation!"

As he spoke, his spiritual energy surged, carrying over a hundred heavily injured Sword Sect disciples back into the formation.

Immediately afterwards, a spiritual energy was used to reinforce the Sect Protecting Grand Array!

However, those Evil Cultivators were not so lucky.

Face this oncoming, fierce air current head-on.

"Ah--"

"Vice Leader, save me!"

My leg!

"Stop them!"

The Evil Cultivator's shrill screams echoed through the sky.

Ouyang Hao channeled his spiritual power into the Myriad Souls Banner, forming a black energy shield, and gritted his teeth to protect the Evil Cultivator behind him!

The shockwave lasted for a full ten seconds before it completely dissipated.

With this single blow, the Evil Cultivator lost half of their cultivators.

At this time, less than 30% of the Golden Core cultivators remained, and the Foundation Establishment Qi Refining suffered even greater losses.

"Vice Cult Master Ouyang, let's retreat!"

"Yes, yes, Vice Leader, if we go back and recuperate for several decades, we will surely make a comeback!"

Hearing the words of the followers behind him, Ouyang Hao, though unwilling, was powerless to fight any longer.

Gritting his teeth, he ordered, "Retreat!"

The Evil Cultivator, having received the order, breathed a sigh of relief and retreated like a receding tide.

The Sword Mountain Ancestral Land was left in ruins!

Hua Shisan stood there blankly, his eyes fixed on the spot where Zhu Jingyi had self-destructed.

It was as if I could see my Senior Sister's bright smile again.