The human cultivators had been wiped out, at least in the sky, but the Magic Cultivators underground still had not escaped the Undead's perception.
The sky fell quiet, but the battle beneath the sand grew even more dangerous.
The Undead had taken Xunfeng Valley's defenses to the utmost. Even with dozens of human cultivators attacking, they still had not committed their full strength. Many Undead remained in ambush beneath the sand, and the moment the Magic Cultivators plunged into it, battle broke out, even before Hou Niao feigned death and fell.
Beneath the sand, both sides felt somewhat constrained, dead creatures and humans alike. Physical attacks were restricted, the power of Spellcraft diminished without limit, and visibility was out of the question. The range of Divine Sense was drastically reduced. Essentially, they were fighting blind in the dark.
But the human cultivators had an advantage: these Daoists were powerful, genuine elites, specially selected because every one of them knew Earth Escape. Though their advance was obstructed for the moment, they suffered no casualties.
Only the three at the front moved swiftly underground. Han Tiangang overwhelmed his opponents with sheer strength; none could last a single exchange. Huai Liangyou and Lou Yue also displayed the strength of core True Disciples, making rapid progress.
The three had already been close to Xunfeng Valley. With this burst of speed, they traveled several li underground and forced their way into the valley. They knew their whereabouts had been exposed. With no cover in the desert, trying to act in secret was an idiot's dream. Better to act openly; at least they could gain time and keep the Undead from completing their encirclement.
For cultivators, hesitation and looking fearfully before and behind were the greatest taboos. In circumstances like these, slipping in silently, carrying out