Yun Che gave a low shout and activated his immortal art again. Elder Qi met his end in an exceedingly dashing sword-sheathing pose, killed by a single thrust from the somewhat dazed Jingyun.
Jingyun froze for a moment. Looking at Elder Qi lying lifeless on the ground, she turned toward Yun Che, her eyes full of bewilderment.
She had merely happened to thrust her sword that way. Why had this fellow offered up his own chest?
The remaining two Fifth Turn elders were nearly scared out of their wits. Neither dared fight anymore. They turned to flee, no longer caring about the eight great sects' reputation or their promises.
"Run! Run! This place is uncanny. We're no match for it!"
"Trying to leave? Too late!"
Yue Mingsha and Jingyun raced forward, catching up to the two fleeing Fifth Turn elders in just a few bounds.
Their immortal phenomena, "Moonlit Red Lotus" and "Ice-Colored Immortal City Illumination," manifested simultaneously. Their astonishing immortal might pressed down on the two elders until even breathing became difficult.
Yue Mingsha gave a clear shout, and red lotus flames surged along her blade. Waves of fire swept across the sky, burning the elder's immortal body away on the spot, leaving only a damaged Immortal Core to fall to the ground.
On the other side, Jingyun struck with both swords. Ice-blue immortal light formed layer upon layer of city walls, trapping the elder within. Cold instantly spread along his immortal bones and froze his entire body. Before he could struggle free of the ice, her twin swords had pierced his immortal heart, ending his life for good.
With all four Fifth Turn elders dead, the people of the eight great sects no longer dared fight, much less care about their alliance agreement. They scattered on the spot,