Ling Tian Sword God-Chapter 683 - 681 Evacuation _1

Utter defeat!

Even though Xing Tian had consumed the Frenzy Life-Shortening Pill and marshaled the collective might of everyone to forcibly activate the deep power of the Myriad Dao Convergence Array, the end result was still his defeat by a single strike from Shentu Yan.

This was dire.

Xing Tian's collapse was somewhat unexpected for Ling Chen. By tapping into momentary bursts of latent potential, Xing Tian had managed to reach the Seventh Realm of Sky Apex, but it still wasn't enough to match Shentu Yan. Moreover, now that the Myriad Dao Convergence Array has been broken through and Xing Tian has been defeated, the entire Myriad Dao Sect lies defenseless before Shentu Yan. What awaits them next is probably the transformation of the entire sect into a slaughterhouse.

The horrific scene had already started unfolding.

Hordes of Divine Intent Sect experts breached the Myriad Dao Sect from every direction, slaughtering at will. Although the Disciples and Elders of the Myriad Dao Sect launched a desperate counterattack, the difference in strength and morale between the two sides was significant. Xing Tian's severe injuries and the shattering of the Protective Sect Array had caused most of the Myriad Dao Sect's experts to lose their will to fight. Many fell in droves upon the first clash, suffering heavy casualties.

Meanwhile, Shentu Yan rode his Exotic Demon Beast, rampaging without restraint. The beast's two gaping maws were filled with corpses, mercilessly slaughtering the scattering Disciples of the Myriad Dao Sect.

The entire Myriad Dao Sect had turned into a living hell.

Witnessing this scene, Ling Chen's heart sank. When I first arrived, the Myriad Dao Sect was an epitome of prosperity and tranquility, bursting with life. I had not anticipated that with Shentu Yan's arrival, this place would instantly become a Shura Purgatory.

Shentu Yan's ferocity intimidated everyone. None of the Clan Leaders of the great hidden Aristocratic Families dared to challenge him at this critical juncture.

Ling Chen clenched his Red Sky Sword. This bastard! I absolutely can't tolerate this situation. Shentu Yan has completely lost his humanity; he's even more savage than any demon I've seen in the Martial World!

Just as Ling Chen felt a surge of righteous anger, the Human Emperor's voice suddenly echoed in his mind.

"Young man, don't act rashly. My consciousness-clone can no longer help you. If you rush to fight Shentu Yan now, you'll be like a moth to a flame, seeking your own destruction. For now, your only option is to find a way to escape. Only after you are fully prepared and have advanced to the Sky Apex Realm can you fight him!"

The Human Emperor's voice echoed in his mind. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

"Sect Leader! Now is not an opportune time to fight Shentu Yan. We should retreat first!" Duan Qingxu, standing nearby, urgently advised.

"Master set up the Bagua Mysterious Extreme Sword Array at Green Cloud Mountain; even Shentu Yan won't be able to break it. We can return to Green Cloud Mountain immediately. Only when we are fully prepared can we have a chance to fight Shentu Yan to the death," Liu Feiyue said urgently.

"The Vice Sect Leader is right," Duan Qingxu added. "With Xing Tian defeated, Sect Leader, you've become the last hope of the Martial World. Only you have the potential to defeat Shentu Yan. Otherwise, not only will the Myriad Dao Sect be annihilated, but the Cyan Robe Association, the Black Market, and the Saint Witch Religion will also face utter ruin. They will all be slaughtered by Shentu Yan."

Hearing this, Ling Chen sobered considerably. Indeed, fighting Shentu Yan now offers almost no chance of victory. If I am defeated here, everyone who relies on me will likely be massacred by Shentu Yan. This moment concerns not only my own fate but the fate of thousands, perhaps even the entire Martial World.

"Everyone," Ling Chen announced, looking towards Lu Youzhen, the Myriad Dao Sect Master, and the Family Heads of the Four Great Hidden World Families. "The situation today is beyond remedy. We can't achieve anything by staying. First, we must find a way out of the Myriad Dao Sect and then plan our next move. The Cyan-robed Guest set up the Bagua Mysterious Extreme Sword Array on my Green Cloud Mountain, which can hold off Shentu Yan for a time. If you want to defeat Shentu Yan, you must all withdraw today!"

"Damn it!" When Xing Tian heard Ling Chen planned for them to withdraw, his face darkened, and he shouted sharply. "How can our Myriad Dao Sect's centuries-old foundation be destroyed in an instant! Everyone, if we fight with all our might, we might still be able to repel the Divine Intent Sect!"

Ling Chen ignored Xing Tian and turned to Lu Youzhen. "Master Lu, I've said all I can. Ultimately, I trust you will make a wise choice."

This old man is already muddled; he can't see the situation clearly. Leaving so many people here will only result in them being buried along with the Myriad Dao Sect.

After a moment of internal struggle, a resolute light shone in Lu Youzhen's eyes. He gritted his teeth, having made his decision. He suddenly turned to the young Disciples led by the Young Master of Myriad Dao, then cupped his fists towards Ling Chen and said, "Our lives are of little importance, but the lineage of the Myriad Dao Sect must not be broken. I implore Sect Leader Ling Chen to take the elite of our Myriad Dao Sect's younger generation and ensure our sect's flame is not extinguished."

"You are not leaving?" Ling Chen frowned, looking at Lu Youzhen and the other Elders of the Myriad Dao Sect.

"If we all leave, who will delay Shentu Yan and the Divine Intent Sect's army?" Lu Youzhen shook his head. "Sect Leader Ling Chen, I entrust our Myriad Dao Sect's Disciples to you." It's not that I don't want to leave, but I simply cannot. If I, the Sect Leader, leave, I fear the Myriad Dao Sect's resistance will instantly collapse, and Shentu Yan will destroy us effortlessly.

"I will do my best," Ling Chen nodded. Unlike Xing Tian, I have always admired Lu Youzhen's character. He, like my father Ling Tianyu, is a true hero of the Martial World. "Given the perilous situation, I myself may find it difficult to break through the encirclement. I fear it will be hard to ensure the safety of these Disciples."

However, Ling Chen had no time to dwell on it. Faced with the Divine Intent Sect's encirclement, even breaking out alone would be incredibly difficult, let alone bringing so many Myriad Dao Sect Disciples.

"You need not worry about that." Lu Youzhen shook his head. "Our Myriad Dao Sect has a secret passage leading to the outside. Xuan'er knows the entrance. Let him lead you; you will surely be able to leave safely!"

Hearing this, Ling Chen's eyes lit up, his expression one of pleasant surprise. So the Myriad Dao Sect still had such a contingency! With this secret passage, the chances of escape are greatly increased.

"Master!" The Young Master of Myriad Dao and the other Myriad Dao Sect Disciples all had expressions of grief. If not for this moment of utter Despair, we would never abandon the Sect. We understand that if the Myriad Dao Sect falls today, we will become the hope for its revival. If we also die here, the Myriad Dao Sect will have no future.

"Go quickly! Sect Leader Ling Chen, the future of the entire Martial World rests on you now." Lu Youzhen cupped his fists towards Ling Chen and said in a solemn voice. Once this great vessel, the Myriad Dao Sect, sinks, the only one left in the Martial World capable of contending with Shentu Yan will be Ling Chen.

"Take care." Ling Chen's heart grew heavy. He cupped his fists towards Lu Youzhen in return. He understands that the other party has likely embraced death. For this spirit of sacrificing oneself for righteousness, I can only feel the highest respect.

"Let's go!" Ling Chen was not one to procrastinate. The situation is irreversible. If we don't leave now, it's simply courting death—a meaningless sacrifice.

"Sect Leader Ling Chen, follow me!" The Young Master of Myriad Dao gritted his teeth and led the other Disciples, darting towards the back mountain of the Myriad Dao Sect.

Ling Chen, Liu Feiyue, and the others, after one last glance at the devastated Myriad Dao Sect, also sprang into motion and followed.