Southern Barbarian City, a fierce battle ensued as the energy within both sides surged.
After the fierce battle the previous day, the formation originally set up to defend the city had already been broken. Therefore, today's battle was a head-to-head duel between the two powerful forces from the very beginning.
The two sects continued with yesterday's tactics, first using puppets to deplete some of the Origin Qi of the Burning Flame Valley experts before each taking to the field at their peak to face the Burning Flame Valley's group of experts. Their appearances left many in a sorry state. Although the Burning Flame Valley experts were unwilling to accept this, they were powerless to do anything about it. Facing those puppets that seemed to feel no pain, even they had to be cautious. Over time, their own depletion was inevitable. If those hiding in the back suddenly attacked, even they might not be able to dodge.
Once all the powerful figures from both sides had entered the battle, the real fight officially began.
Without any frills, dozens of powerful figures at the level of Origin King from both sides were mixed together, creating a scene so grand that it was truly awe-inspiring.
Looking across the entire Far Southern Land, there are only so many powerful individuals above the Origin King, yet now, almost half of them have arrived.
Compared to the day before, today's battle was undoubtedly much more intense. The resentment and anger of the previous day were transformed into a raging fire burning in their chests during today's battle, pouring out with the continuous release of energy. Even after a battle, the power displayed by the experts of Burning Flame Valley was still terrifying.
Aside from this fierce battlefield, the Ancestor Fen Tian's gaze was also fixed on a middle-aged figure in a golden robe in the void opposite. The two were facing each other, neither willing to make a move easily, because once they did, it meant that the battle would never end, and the only outcome would be mutual destruction.
This person was none other than Ren Kui, the sect leader of the Heavenly Puppet Sect. Beside him was a golden puppet, which was Ren Kui's greatest reliance besides his own cultivation. Its strength was comparable to Vajra Puppet of Nine-Star Origin Emperor.
With this puppet present, coupled with Ren Kui's own cultivation level, the two combined would make even the Ancestor Fen Tian cautious. Being struck by this Vajra Puppet would be no laughing matter.
Aside from this side, Xie Shan, the leader of the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect, remained aloof from the battle, seemingly unconcerned. According to the plan, this campaign was a strategy of gradual attrition, and today was only the second day of the battle. There was no need for him to exert his full strength. Moreover, the Ancestor Fen Tian was not an easy opponent, Ren Kui was not so kind as to cooperate with him. If something went wrong and he ended up getting himself involved, it would be a loss.
As time slowly passed, the battle on the field became increasingly fierce, and the previously unclear situation gradually came to light.
The two sects, with their superior numbers and the tireless, indestructible puppets, gradually revealed the disadvantages of Burning Flame Valley. Elder Li Chengxu was doing relatively well, managing to hold his own against two Origin Emperor and a Vajra Puppet thanks to his powerful cultivation as a Six-Star Origin Emperor. However, the others were not so strong, and some had even been injured and rendered unable to fight. These scenes caused the Ancestor Fen Tian high in the sky to frown, and worry gradually became more apparent on his aged face.
On Bai Hua's side, he and Xiao Yi Xian joined forces to fight against a Origin King expert from the Heavenly Puppet Sect, who also included a puppet with considerable strength. One Origin King and one Origin Return Realm —it was already difficult for such a powerful opponent to face two Origin King, let alone one of them being a puppet.
The prolonged battle had been unfavorable, and both Xiao Yi Xian and her companion had consumed a large amount of their Origin Qi. They were gradually weakening and it would be difficult for them to continue. Xiao Yi Xian, in particular, was already lacking in cultivation and could not withstand such consumption. In no time, her Origin Qi was almost exhausted.
"Gah gah gah, what's wrong? Your Origin Qi is completely depleted?"
Just as Xiao Yi Xian was catching her breath, the Origin King from the Heavenly Puppet Sect suddenly appeared beside her. As he chuckled evilly, his five fingers curled into claws and mercilessly grabbed at Xiao Yi Xian's fair neck.
"Get out of here!"
Just then, a figure suddenly flashed in front of Xiao Yi Xian. With a wave of his hand, milky white Origin Qi burst forth from his palm, knocking the person in front of him back. Bai Hua also took a half step back with a pale face. When he turned around, he saw that Xiao Yi Xian's body went limp and was about to fall from mid-air.
Bai Hua's expression changed instantly. Without thinking, he hurriedly reached out to grab Xiao Yi Xian, but the next moment, the sound of wind breaking came from behind, and the Origin King who had just been repelled caught up again.
"Hehehe, you want to save people? You'd better worry about yourself first!"
A sharp laugh followed, and several shocking scratch marks were left on Bai Hua's back at the same time. Even so, Bai Hua's outstretched hand was still a little short of Xiao Yi Xian's, so he could only watch helplessly as Xiao Yi Xian's delicate body fell downwards. The person in front of him raised his palm again and struck him on the back. Instantly, Bai Hua's face turned red, and he couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of blood. His aura plummeted to rock bottom.
In the sky, when the Ancestor Fen Tian saw this scene, his expression changed drastically. He was about to make a move to save people, but the next second he was blocked by the Vajra Puppet that flashed in front of him.
"Heh, Ancestor Fen Tian, your opponent is me."
"You... you'll regret this!"
The old man's face trembled with rage, his eyes filled with murderous intent as he stared at Ren Kui before him, his entire body shaking uncontrollably.
"Haha, from the moment I started working with them, I've forgotten what regret is, because now, I only have success, not failure!"
A sinister laugh came from Ren Kui's mouth, while the Ancestor Fen Tian was full of disdain. At the same time, a silver puppet suddenly appeared above the falling Xiao Yi Xian, wielding an iron fist and smashing it down towards Xiao Yi Xian's chest. If this blow landed, Xiao Yi Xian would surely die.
High in the air, Bai Hua's face was extremely pale. Ignoring his injuries, he forced himself to descend and save the person with his last bit of strength. However, a cold hand grabbed him from behind and lifted his entire body up.
"Haha, I understand the feeling of a hero rescuing a damsel in distress, but unfortunately, you're destined not to be a hero!"
As he spoke, the Origin King from the Heavenly Puppet Sect behind him was about to exert force with his five fingers, but in the next instant, a cold palm landed on the back of his neck like a ghost. Before he could react, it gripped him tightly, and with a crisp cracking sound, the neck of this Origin King expert was snapped.
Almost simultaneously, the Xiao Yi Xian who was falling below was caught by another pair of tender hands, while the puppet that was falling from the sky was instantly blasted away by a giant ruler.
Then, sunlight streamed down, illuminating that familiar face. Who else could it be but Xiao Yan?