Large numbers of celestial soldiers who were scattered outside the military formations, or whose formations were too small to withstand such violent fluctuations, were directly burned into nothingness by the pale-blue flames.
Some Profound Immortals who had broken away from the main formations gathered True Immortals and struggled bitterly against the aftershocks of the pale-blue flames.
Although Chi Hu Jie Shou Tong Xiao's roar possessed earth-shaking might, with the seven Suppressing Swords poised but not yet unleashed, and with Zhong Lingdao's strength still intact, those rampaging pale-blue flames could not support every celestial soldier engaged in battle for the time being. After all, quite a few Chi Hu and Sang Ling warriors were still intermingled among them. Having to divide his attention was no advantage to Tong Xiao either.
Zhong Lingdao was, in the end, a Golden Immortal on the Heavenly Court's side. Being forced to reveal himself from within his Dao Domain by Tong Xiao already meant he had fallen into a disadvantageous position. Even though Tong Xiao's strength was indeed a notch higher, Zhong Lingdao still possessed his own pride. He merely raised one palm through the air, and countless streams of water immediately seemed to surge up from the battlefield, lifting the pale-blue flames that had spilled into the celestial army toward the void.
"Hahaha." Tong Xiao threw back his head and laughed. "Zhong Lingdao, your strength hasn't advanced much, but your womanly compassion has grown even greater than before. With bonds weighing on your heart, how can you contend with me?"
Tong Xiao laughed loudly again. At that moment, illusory tiger-shaped figures extended their claws and struck at Zhong Lingdao. Within the pale-blue Extreme Abode Soul Flames, the already ethereal tiger-shaped demonic creatures became even more elusive.
Zhong Lingdao's expression was solemn. Immortal blades revolved around