Every breath was accompanied by a violent depletion of energy within the body, and every swing of the sword was accompanied by excruciating pain in the muscles and bones.
Their bodies were covered in wounds, their clothes stained with blood, yet not one of them retreated, not one of them begged for mercy.
Ouyang Hua held a jet-black soul staff, the head of which was carved with a ferocious Soul Beast. He was covered in wounds, and the corners of his robes were burning with raging flames, injuries inflicted by the fire demon's crimson flames.
His eyes were bloodshot as he watched his disciples fall one after another, seeing the splattering blood and shattered souls, his heart felt as if it were being torn apart by a knife.
However, Ouyang Hua knew in his heart that the Soul Refining Tribe was probably doomed after what had happened today.
"Burning Soul!"
Ouyang Hua roared fiercely, " Soul-Burning Sacrifice!"
Following his command, the remaining Soul Refining disciples bit their tongues and spat out a mouthful of blood onto the Soul Banner in their hands.
The Soul Banner instantly burst forth with dazzling soul light, the runes on the banners flashed wildly, and countless wronged souls and vengeful ghosts surged out of the banners, letting out shrill screams, and rushed towards the powerful figures of Fire Demon Prefecture.
This is a forbidden technique of the Soul Refining Tribe: Soul-Burning Sacrifice. It uses the disciple's own soul as a catalyst to unleash the power within the Soul Banner, generating combat strength far exceeding normal levels. However, the price is the complete annihilation of the soul, condemning the disciple to eternal damnation.
Countless vengeful spirits and malevolent ghosts surged towards the powerful figures of Fire Demon Prefecture like a tidal wave. Some tore at the Fire Demons' bodies, some burrowed into their bodies to damage their meridians, and some emitted piercing screams to disturb the Fire Demons' minds.
The powerful figures of Fire Demon Prefecture were immediately thrown into chaos. Many fire demons were haunted by vengeful spirits, suffering unbearable pain and roaring in anger.
"Useless! A bunch of useless trash! They can't even handle this little bit of trash!"
Upon seeing this, the Fire Demon Emperor Realm of the Fire Demon Prefecture roared angrily, his figure flashed, and he instantly appeared in front of a group of fire demon generals who were haunted by vengeful spirits. With a casual wave of his hand, a huge wave of fire appeared.
The waves of fire poured down like a waterfall, instantly incinerating the wronged souls and vengeful ghosts, and at the same time, healing some of the injuries on the fire demon generals.
Having resolved these troubles, the Fire Demon Prefecture Demon Emperor Realm once again fixed his gaze on Ouyang Hua. His eyes were filled with murderous intent as he walked towards Ouyang Hua step by step. With each step, a crack appeared in the ground, and the air seemed to be burning.
" Ouyang Hua, do you think these tricks can stop me from annihilating your entire clan?" The Fire Demon Prefecture Demon Emperor Realm of the Fire Demon County sneered, his body engulfed in crimson flames, and said, "Today, I will personally slay you and then uproot the Soul Refining Tribe!"
"If you want to destroy my Soul Refining Tribe, you'll have to step over my dead body first!"
Ouyang Hua's eyes were resolute. Holding the Soul Staff, all the soul power in his body surged wildly, and his body instantly became illusory, as if it would dissipate at any moment.
Just then, another figure rushed towards them from the horizon.
It was a streak of azure light, moving at incredible speed, and arrived on the battlefield in an instant.
The newcomer was none other than Gu Yundun, the Demon Emperor Realm of Heavenly Demon Prefecture.
Gu Yundun was dressed in a blue Daoist robe, with a refined and scholarly appearance, yet he could not hide his sharp and ruthless aura.
He had just arrived when he saw the tragic state of the Soul Refining Tribe and the arrogant aura of the Fire Demon Prefecture Demon Emperor Realm, and his eyes instantly blazed with fury.
" Fire Demon Prefecture Demon Emperor Realm, you've gone too far!" Gu Yundun shouted sharply, his figure flashing as he instantly stood in front of Ouyang Hua, confronting the Fire Demon Prefecture Demon Emperor Realm.
" Gu Yundun?" The Fire Demon Prefecture Demon Emperor Realm frowned, a hint of apprehension flashing in his eyes. He said coldly, "Your Heavenly Demon Prefecture arrived quickly! What, you want to meddle in the affairs of my Fire Demon Prefecture?"
" The Soul Refining Tribe and my Heavenly Demon Prefecture have a long-standing alliance. If you dare to attack the Soul Refining Tribe today, you are slapping the face of my Heavenly Demon Prefecture!"
Gu Yundun's eyes were icy cold, and his body surged with azure immortal energy, forming a massive vortex. He roared, "Today, I, Gu, will avenge this blood debt for the Soul Refining Tribe!"
"Hmph, then let's try!" The Fire Demon Prefecture Demon Emperor Realm roared, his body blazing with crimson flames as he lunged towards Gu Yundun.
The two Demon Emperor Realm clashed instantly.
A terrifying energy storm spread wildly from the two of them, with the azure immortal energy colliding and tearing at each other with the crimson flames, producing a deafening roar.
The void was torn apart, and spatial turbulence raged. The surrounding fire demons and soul-refining disciples were all affected by this energy wave, resulting in countless deaths and injuries.
Although Gu Yundun possessed profound cultivation and formidable strength, the Fire Demon Prefecture Demon Emperor Realm was, after all, a regional overlord whose cultivation was even more unfathomable.
In the midst of the fierce battle, Gu Yundun gradually fell into a disadvantageous position. His Daoist robe was scorched by the flames, and many wounds appeared on his body. Blood stained his blue clothes, indicating that he had also suffered serious injuries.
"Brother Gu!" Seeing this, Ouyang Hua was anxious and wanted to go forward to help, but he was entangled by several fire demons and could not get away.
"Don't worry about me!" Gu Yundun gritted his teeth, resisting the attack of the Fire Demon Prefecture Demon Emperor Realm, and said sternly to Ouyang Hua, "Take the remaining disciples and retreat as soon as possible! I'll hold him off here!"
"But..."
"No buts!" Gu Yundun interrupted him, a resolute glint in his eyes, and said, "The disciples of my Heavenly Demon Prefecture cannot stand by and watch you be slaughtered! Go!"
After saying that, Gu Yundun suddenly unleashed all his cultivation power, and his azure immortal energy surged instantly, forming a huge azure palm print, which slammed down on the Fire Demon Prefecture Demon Emperor Realm.
Seeing this, the Fire Demon Emperor Realm of the Fire Demon Prefecture dared not be careless and also unleashed his cultivation, sending a huge fire fist to meet the attack.
"Boom!!!"
Another loud bang rang out, Gu Yundun was struck as if by lightning. He was thrown back, spitting out a mouthful of blood. He drew a graceful arc in the air and crashed heavily to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.
"Brother Gu!" Ouyang Hua's eyes were bloodshot, and his heart was filled with unbearable grief.
The Fire Demon Prefecture Demon Emperor Realm slowly withdrew his fist, looked at the fallen Gu Yundun, and a cruel smile curled at the corner of his mouth, " Gu Yundun, do you think you can stop me alone? Today, you will all die!"
After saying that, the Fire Demon Emperor Realm of the Fire Demon Prefecture flashed and walked towards Gu Yundun, preparing to completely kill this Demon Emperor Realm of the Heavenly Demon Prefecture.
As Ouyang Hua watched all this, his eyes were filled with despair. He knew in his heart that today, Soul Refining Tribe and the Heavenly Demon Prefecture would probably be wiped out here.
But he still didn't give up. He suddenly raised the Soul Banner in his hand, poured the last bit of soul power into it, and launched a final charge towards the powerful figures of Fire Demon Prefecture.
"Kill!"
With a shrill roar, Ouyang Hua, carrying countless remnant souls, charged towards the powerful figures of Fire Demon Prefecture.
On the battlefield, flames soared into the sky, and the screams of utter terror echoed endlessly.
The powerful figures from Heavenly Demon Prefecture suffered countless casualties under the siege of the powerful figures from Fire Demon Prefecture, and soon only a handful remained.
Gu Yundun remained lying on the ground, his breath faint, yet he was still alive.