In an instant.
Clouds rose across the wilds, and mist swelled in every direction.
A wisp of gorgeous purple smoke slowly rose from between Chen Heng's fingers and gradually climbed into the sky. At first it resembled a floating ribbon, then a purple sea suspended overhead, spreading across the mountaintop in moments. Light blazed and shimmered amid a boiling clamor.
It shone against the river of blood beneath Chen Heng's feet, as though it would dye all the surrounding heaven and earth purple and red!
"No! Stop him!"
At the sight.
The True Persons in Huzhao's camp were all alarmed, knowing they absolutely could not let Chen Heng continue gathering power.
They hurriedly shouted and unleashed their respective methods, all directing them at Chen Heng.
For a time, radiant clouds flew and rainbows coiled, while shouts shook the earth.
Surging energies shot skyward like flood dragons, their momentum utterly terrifying!
Although Jadechen's Dao lineage True Persons fought hard to intercept them, they were vastly outnumbered. Moreover, the prolonged battle had depleted well over half their magical power, leaving them outwardly strong but hollow within.
Willing though they were, they lacked the strength.
Most of the attacks still broke through the battle lines and struck viciously toward Chen Heng as he gathered power, giving off piercing shrieks!
The river of blood beneath Chen Heng's feet looped around him like a long serpent coiling its body, enclosing him at its center and blocking the vast majority of the attacks.
Although some of the remaining attacks broke through the Red Water and blasted apart the barrier before him.
The Five Qi Heaven and Earth Ring also draped billowing clouds of smoke down to protect him, leaving them unable to do much to him in such haste.
Only after several breaths had passed.
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