Chapter 321: Chapter 47: Defeat Like a Collapsing Mountain, the Mysterious Cultivator!

Lin Chen’s gaze was fixed in the direction of the Blood Eye Old Demon.

At this moment, he was only a few thousand feet away from the Blood Eye Old Demon.

And the current state of the Blood Eye Old Demon was not good; his aura was chaotic, and wounds were gradually appearing on his body.

Facing twenty Golden Core cultivators, even those reinforced by a battle array, was not easy for the Blood Eye Old Demon.

Similarly, the array of the Righteous Alliance could not hold on much longer.

Lin Chen keenly sensed that the two Nine Revolutions Golden Core cultivators acting as the array’s focus were starting to run low on magical power.

"If this continues, the Righteous Alliance may not hold out first."

Lin Chen frowned slightly and looked towards the other battlefields.

The heaviest casualties were among the Foundation Establishment cultivators on both sides.

On the Demon Sect side, more than half of the over five hundred Foundation Establishment cultivators were dead or injured, with fewer than a hundred surviving.

The bodies of Qi Refining Demon Cultivators were strewn about like litter.

Even on the Righteous Alliance side, no fewer than three hundred Foundation Establishment cultivators had perished.

In comparison, the death toll among the Golden Core cultivators on both sides was also very high.

In just a few two-hour periods, over a dozen Golden Core Demon Cultivators were killed, nearly half dead or wounded.

On the Righteous Alliance side, many familiar faces to Lin Chen, whose names he couldn’t recall, had also died tragically...

"If I don’t act now, it will be too late..."

Lin Chen silently calculated, preparing to activate the power of the Candle Dragon.

At this distance, he was confident he could strike the Blood Eye Old Demon.

But whether he could severely wound him was still uncertain...

However, just as Lin Chen was about to act.

The Blood Eye Old Demon, trapped by two arrays, couldn’t hold on first.

Although his True Essence was still abundant, his aging flesh body was beginning to feel weary.

The Blood Eye Old Demon took a heavy breath, transformed into a cloud of blood mist, and flew a thousand feet away.

At the same time, he shouted:

"Everyone, if you don’t act now... you’ll miss the opportunity!"

The Blood Eye Old Demon’s voice echoed through the air, and the surroundings suddenly fell silent.

Wang Changchun and the others frowned deeply, activating the array yet not daring to act rashly.

"Could it be that this old demon still has a backup plan?"

After waiting for a long time, there was still no movement from the surroundings.

"Ha, just bluster! Strike while the iron is hot and severely injure this old demon!"

Chen Danxin quickly transmitted a message to Wang Changchun.

Thus the Vast Sword Qi appeared again, ready to slash at the distant Blood Eye Old Demon.

"No, this old monster truly has a backup plan!"

Only Lin Chen slightly frowned; he could feel dozens of auras rapidly approaching from afar.

The target was this battlefield.

At the same time, Wang Changchun and Chen Danxin also sensed those auras.

"Not good, this old monster indeed has a backup plan!"

"Act quickly!"

Wang Changchun no longer cared about anything else, activating the Vast Sword Qi to unleash the final strike.

Boom!

A terrifying giant golden sword slashed towards the distant Blood Eye Old Demon.

The Blood Eye Old Demon raised his Protective True Essence, barely fending it off. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

The remnants of the sword’s momentum carved out massive cracks in the ground, transforming into an abyssal maw.

Dust slowly rose into the air, and the atmosphere became silent once again.

"Was it successful?"

The hearts of the Righteous Alliance cultivators were in their throats.

Yet Lin Chen slightly frowned and said:

"It failed. It seems the Righteous Alliance must find a way to retreat..."

Knowing that it missed, Wang Changchun sensed the Blood Eye Old Demon’s aura was still there.

And in the distance, dozens of figures transformed into escape lights swiftly approaching.

These people were all wearing black robes and masks, with treasures that shielded their spiritual perceptions.

But without a doubt, all these dozens of figures were Golden Core cultivators!

"A full thirty Golden Core cultivators!"

"Where did this Blood Eye Old Demon get reinforcements from?"

Wang Changchun’s heart trembled; the moment these thirty Golden Core cultivators appeared, he knew this operation was doomed to fail.

Thus, he swiftly ordered:

"All Foundation Establishment stage disciples, board the Spiritual Boat... prepare to retreat!"

"Golden Core stage cultivators, follow me to cover!"

With that, Wang Changchun didn’t bother continuing to fight the Blood Eye Old Demon.

They broke into groups and joined the battlefield, preventing a one-sided massacre.

In just a few dozen breaths, the Righteous Alliance had lost over a hundred Foundation Establishment cultivators.

The Golden Core cultivators’ casualties were not few either.

Those thirty Golden Core cultivators acted ruthlessly, their techniques well-ordered, and without a word, they charged into the crowd.

The tide of the battle almost instantly reversed.

"Retreat, retreat!"

"All Golden Core cultivators, board the Spiritual Boat together!"

Wang Changchun shouted.

By this time, more than three hundred Foundation Establishment cultivators had fled onto the Spiritual Boat, and the remaining Core Formation cultivators ceased their fighting and headed towards the Spiritual Boat.

Lin Chen also took this opportunity to board the Spiritual Boat.

His divine sense quickly scanned the area, and as he saw his master Han Jihai, Li Zhenqian, and others also boarding the Spiritual Boat, he finally exhaled in relief.

"Something’s not right, how did these thirty Golden Core cultivators suddenly appear?"

"Could it be that other forces have reinforced the Demon Path?"

Lin Chen’s brow was tightly furrowed, his mind racing with thoughts.

While no one was paying attention, he quietly issued several orders.

Ten Martial Arts Puppets hidden in the dark also rushed onto the battlefield to guard against unforeseen events.

"All who belong to the Righteous Alliance, retreat quickly!"

"I will cover!"

Wang Changchun sent a Golden Core cultivator flying with a sword while swiftly transmitting a message to the Righteous Alliance cultivators.

He had to buy enough time to cover the Spiritual Boat’s retreat.

"Sect Master Senior Brother!"

"No, let me cover!"

At this moment, the Array Peak Master spoke, his eyes filled with determination.

Even knowing that covering the retreat was dangerous, he was willing to stay behind.

"You..." Wang Changchun wanted to say more, but upon seeing the determined look in the Array Peak Master’s eyes, he fell silent.

"Senior Brother, you are the Sect Leader. If something happens to you, wouldn’t Changchun Sect fall into chaos?"

"You must leave now! With my cultivation and the array’s support, holding on for a moment shouldn’t be too difficult..."

The Array Peak Master quickly said, while retrieving the Vast Sword.

"Elder Mo, Elder Wu... You all will stay with me as rear guard!"

The ones he called were the loyal followers of Changchun Sect.

They said nothing more after hearing his call, simply forming an array beside the Array Peak Master.

Wang Changchun pursed his lips and finally uttered two words: "Take care."

After that, he transformed into Escape Light and flew towards the Spiritual Boat.

Along the way, Wang Changchun shouted:

"Have you seen Pill Peak Master? Old Han!"

"Sect Leader, when you gave the order, Peak Master Han boarded the Spiritual Boat..."

At that moment, a Core Formation Stage Elder reminded him.

Upon hearing, Wang Changchun looked up suddenly and saw Han Jihai waving at him from atop the Spiritual Boat.

"That old fellow..."

Wang Changchun sighed softly, boarding the Spiritual Boat together.

As the last batch of cultivators boarded the Spiritual Boat.

A massive protective array appeared above, enveloping the entire Spiritual Boat within.

Wang Changchun stood at the bow, watching the Golden Core cultivators below covering the retreat.

Murmured: "Take care..."

Then, Wang Changchun issued a command.

"All cultivators, listen to my command... Prepare to return to Lingxuan City!"

"Spiritual Boat, launch!"

Boom Boom!

The giant Spiritual Boat flew in the direction of Lingxuan City.

Countless techniques fell like raindrops, creating layers of cracks on the Boat Protection Array.

The Spiritual Boat began to sway continuously, looking as if it would collapse at any moment.

Below, the Array Peak Master continued to hold on desperately.

Despite the Vast Sword Array, they were ultimately short of numbers.

How could a few individuals fend off dozens of Golden Core cultivators’ assault?

Watching the Spiritual Boat about to be shot down, the Array Peak Master took a deep breath and murmured:

"Reversal of Heaven and Earth, Five Elements Misplacement... Golden Core, shatter!"

With the Array Peak Master’s roar, his previously waning aura surged instantly.

In an instant, surpassing the limits of Golden Core stage, the True Essence Magical Power reached the Half-Step Nascent Soul level!

Shattered Core Technique!

This is the last resort of Golden Core cultivators fighting for their lives.

Those who shatter their cores, regardless of battle outcomes, their ultimate fate is just one...

Death!

When the Golden Core shatters, all techniques are lost, none can save!

But, by sacrificing their Shattered Core, a cultivator’s True Essence cultivation can temporarily skyrocket by a minor realm.

The Array Peak Master was at the Late Golden Core stage; shattering his core would directly reach Half-Step Nascent Soul!

Boom!

With the Array Peak Master’s shattered core, the power of the Vast Sword Array instantly increased severalfold.

Barely holding off those pursuing Golden Core cultivators.

However, thirty to forty Golden Core cultivators were too numerous, ultimately only stalling momentarily.

Seeing the Vast Sword Array about to be completely breached.

The five remaining Golden Core elders exchanged glances and simultaneously made a decision.

"Reversal of Heaven and Earth..."

"Golden Core, shatter!"

"Golden Core, shatter..."

Faintly, several crisp sounds echoed in the air, in the blink of an eye terrifying auras soared up.

All six chose to shatter their cores.

Instantly, the power of the Vast Sword Array increased tenfold.

Firmly blocking those thirty-odd Golden Core cultivators.

Aboard the Spiritual Boat, Wang Changchun sensed the aura below, closed his eyes, a stream of tears traced across.

"Junior Brother Wang, Junior Brother Mo, Junior Brother Wu, you all..."

"Spiritual Boat, full speed ahead!"

Wang Changchun dared not waste the goodwill of these sect junior brothers.

On the Spiritual Boat, Han Jihai also looked pale, silent.

"Shattered Core Technique... simply isn’t enough to ensure the Spiritual Boat’s safe escape!"

Only Lin Chen shook his head, looked towards the distant voice.

There’s still Blood Pupil, the Demon Elder!

At this moment, though Blood Pupil Demon Elder was heavily injured, he still retained Nascent Soul level combat power.

He rushed onto the battlefield, quickly shouting:

"You all go pursue that Spiritual Boat, leave these people to me."

Having said that, Blood Pupil the Demon Elder summoned Netherworld Ghost Qi again, blocking the Vast Sword Array.

And those thirty or so Golden Core cultivators managed to mostly escape.

Among them, twenty or so prepared to unleash their techniques, aiming to bring down the Spiritual Boat.

At this critical moment, aboard the Spiritual Boat, all cultivators saw this scene and panicked.

No matter how powerful the defense array on the Spiritual Boat was, it couldn’t withstand those twenty Golden Core cultivators’ efforts...

In this critical moment, Wang Changchun suddenly received a transmission.

"Taoist Friend Wang, your situation doesn’t seem very good. Do you need my help?"

"We’re old friends, I’ll give you a discount. Detonate a Celestial Thunder Master, fifty thousand spirit stones..."

Lin Chen hidden in the shadows, used the transmission technique.

Though Wang Changchun couldn’t discern who sent the transmission.

He had no time to hesitate at this moment.

Upon hearing "Xu Shi’s" voice, he was overjoyed, quickly said:

"Taoist Friend Xu! Yes, quickly detonate!"