The Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment disciples of the Six Demonic Path Sects were filled with despair. They all knew that against enemies three times their number, they could not hold their ground.
In an encounter like this out in the wilderness, 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 await annihilation.
Only an all-out breakout offered any chance of survival. Thus, as soon as the battle between the Golden Core cultivators moved into the clouds and no longer affected the lower-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 followers, "Eastward! Kill!"
At once, all seven thousand unleashed their movement techniques 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 eastern side were still at a numerical disadvantage against the demonic army's charge.
However, the Yue Kingdom cultivators all knew that if they could hold the demonic cultivators back for just 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 strike the demonic cultivators hard.
The demonic army charged swiftly, covering several li in moments. Viewed from above, a torrent of spiritual light raced toward the Yue Kingdom cultivators.
At the forefront were over two thousand