The Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment disciples of the Six Demonic Path Sects were filled with despair. They all knew that, against an enemy three times their number, holding their ground was impossible.
In an encounter out in the wilderness like this, the enemy would never give them time to set up array formations and restrictions for defense. Without those to rely on, defending was meaningless. They could only sit and wait for their entire force to be wiped out.
Only an all-out breakout offered any chance of survival. Thus, the moment the battle between the Golden Core cultivators moved up into the clouds, beyond the reach of the low-ranking disciples, the seven thousand members of the Six Demonic Path Sects swiftly began their breakout.
As one, the Foundation Establishment leaders throughout the demonic army ordered their men, "Eastward! Kill!"
Immediately, all seven thousand set their movement techniques in motion and charged at full speed toward the eastern side of the encirclement.
Although the Yue Kingdom army numbered twenty thousand, they had spread out in every direction to surround the enemy, leaving only around five thousand on each side.
Thus, the five thousand blocking the east were still at a numerical disadvantage against the demonic charge.
Yet the Yue Kingdom cultivators all knew that, as long as they checked the demonic cultivators' advance and held them back for a moment, their comrades would swiftly arrive.
Despite their smaller numbers, they were not particularly afraid. Excitement, resolve, anticipation, and other emotions shone in their eyes. What they shared was that every cultivator gripped a magic tool tightly, ready to unleash it at any moment and deal the demonic cultivators a crushing blow.
The demonic army charged swiftly, crossing several li in moments. Viewed from above, a torrent of spiritual light hurtled