Lin Taichu and Yun Xi immediately stepped forward, coordinating with Tian Wei as they attacked Tian Jin. Lin Taichu's longsword was fierce, Yun Xi's palm technique was practiced and smooth, and Tian Wei's imperial soul power was pure. The three joined forces, their moves linking tightly together, giving Tian Jin no chance to catch his breath.
But the high-level cultivator Tian Jin had seized was powerful, and he had already grown familiar with the strength of the body. The decayed soul power around him circulated smoothly. Though the three of them attacked fiercely, they still could not seriously wound him.
As Tian Jin blocked their attacks, he kept searching for chances to strike back. The black soul power around him erupted from time to time, forcing the three of them to retreat again and again.
Seeing this, the Grey-robed Elder and the White-bearded Elder exchanged a glance, then stepped forward at the same time. Ancient, unadorned soul power released from around them, merging with Lin Taichu and the others. The five joined hands, forming a powerful soul-power barrier that surrounded Tian Jin in the center.
"Tian Jin, you have nowhere left to run. Hand over your lingering soul and surrender at once. Perhaps we can still leave you a wisp of lingering soul, so you won't be scattered until your soul flies apart."
The Grey-robed Elder spoke, his tone grave.
Tian Jin gave a scornful laugh. The black soul power around him surged violently, breaking through the soul-power barrier the five had set up. "Surrender? You think you're worthy? Today, I will seize this fleshly body, take control of the Heavenly Clan once more, and slaughter every last one of you!"
Before his words had even fallen, Tian Jin suddenly raised his hand. Black soul power condensed into a massive