The dazzling immortal light blocked Lu Xiaotian's Primordial Spirit from reaching out for a moment, making it impossible to pinpoint the exact locations of the Confucian Immortal Book and the Master of the Pure Confucian Academy.
Before Lu Xiaotian could use any other means, the Confucian Immortal Book had already vanished into the rapidly expanding immortal light.
After a brief hesitation, Lu Xiaotian let his opponent go.
If he pursued with all his strength now, there was a good chance he could catch up with the Master of the Pure Confucian Academy.
But the Dragon Soul Flying Sword would almost certainly be lost. After all, the Emperor of the Burning Flame Spear was no ordinary opponent.
There were over a million immortal troops. With the enemy set on retreating and scattering in every direction, even if he released the dragon army, he could not kill them all. Some would inevitably escape; the only question was how many.
Since that was the case, whether the Master of the Pure Confucian Academy escaped or not made little difference.
Lu Xiaotian shifted his gaze to the vortex of flames. With a flash, he shot straight into it and threw out several consecutive punches. The vortex surged violently.
Inside, a fiery figure had a sword lodged in his dantian. It was none other than the Emperor of the Burning Flame Spear.
The Dragon Soul Flying Sword had originally pierced through him from behind. To keep it from passing all the way through, the Emperor of the Burning Flame Spear gripped the blade with both hands, pouring his life's cultivation into them. It was only natural that the Dragon Soul Flying Sword couldn't break free for the moment.
"I'd thought this trip would let me join the Dao Master of Purple Sun in killing the