Chapter 949 - 497: Ambush Midway (Part 2)

Chapter 949: Chapter 497: Ambush Midway (Part 2)

Xu Wen did not respond to Gao Hong’s plea for aid; instead he controlled the Spiritual Ship and withdrew from the battlefield.

At this moment, if he rashly made a move to help Gao Hong, it was highly likely to incur the Profound Celestial Sword Sect’s retaliation. Before he had absolute confidence, Xu Wen naturally was unwilling to take such a risk. His gaze was deep as his Divine Sense searched everywhere for Li Mu’s whereabouts, probing the effects of that mysterious Dao Artifact.

To be able to easily escape from the hands of a Peak of Integration cultivator and conceal his tracks, the mysterious and unfathomable abilities of that Dao Artifact far exceeded Xu Wen’s imagination. He was secretly shocked, and at the same time developed a strong interest in Li Mu’s strength and that mysterious Dao Artifact.

Facing Xu Wen’s refusal to save him, Gao Hong cursed furiously: "No wonder the Taiyi Sect has been stuck at second place for ten thousand years, declining day by day. So the sect is full of cowards who cling to life and fear death!"

Gao Hong’s voice echoed across the vast battlefield, filled with unwillingness and rage. He could only summon several Magical Treasures in succession and use the power of self-detonation to resist Sword Master Feng and Sword Master Chen’s attacks, unleashing Heaven and Earth Destruction energy. ℴℴ𝘮

Under the impact of self-detonating Magical Treasures and fierce Sword Aura, the shockwaves of the explosions tore the surrounding Space into pieces. Radiance and smoke intertwined into a patch of Chaos that blotted out the sky and sun.

Sword Master Feng and Sword Master Chen possessed overwhelming strength, yet they were also forced to temporarily avoid the sharp edge. Their figures weaved nimbly through the air, seeking an opportune moment to deliver a fatal blow to Gao Hong.

Gao Hong parried left and blocked right, exhausted and scrambling for his life. Fortunately, several Elders of the Netherworld Sect made a move to assist him, so he could still hold on for a period of time.

Gao Hong looked toward the Profound Cloud Sect’s Sect Master Xin Tiansen and the Extreme Yin Sect’s Sect Master Liu Zongwei, anxious to unite the front as he said, "Fellow Daoist Xin, Fellow Daoist Liu, right now the two Daoist Monarchs of Xuan Tian and Qing Hong are trapped to death in the Nine Nether Cold Realm and cannot free themselves for a hundred years. This is the best time to suppress the Profound Celestial Sword Sect."

"That Xu fellow!" Gao Hong glared at Xu Wen, sending a Divine Thought that reached straight into Xu Wen’s ears: "If you lend me a hand today, I will surely repay you generously in the future. The Profound Celestial Sword Sect is powerful, but today is a Heaven-sent opportunity. If we miss it, the Taiyi Sect will likely never have such a chance again."

However, Xu Wen was not swayed in the slightest. The Taiyi Sect had its own way of survival; before the Sect could ascertain the situation of the Profound Celestial Sword Sect’s two Daoist Monarchs, it would absolutely not place its bet lightly.

"Fellow Daoist Gao, I will help you!"

"Feng, your opponent is me!"

Two mighty currents of Spiritual Power surged in from the flanks. The Profound Cloud Sect’s Sect Master Xin Tiansen and the Extreme Yin Sect’s Sect Master Liu Zongwei decisively joined the battle, making a timely move to support Gao Hong and jointly confront Sword Master Feng and Sword Master Chen.

Their forces were based in the Outer Realm and were already enemies of the Profound Celestial Sword Sect, so they had little to worry about. Besides, with the two Daoist Monarchs of the Profound Celestial Sword Sect trapped in the Nine Netherworld, this opportunity was too rare; they did not hesitate to completely tear their faces with the Profound Celestial Sword Sect.

Xin Tiansen wielded an ancient, simple long sword. Sword light like a dragon tore through the skies, every strike containing Heaven and Earth Destruction power as it pressed straight toward Sword Master Feng.

Liu Zongwei, on the other hand, cast his unique Secret Technique. A chilling Dharma Realm spread out, freezing everything around. He controlled several black ghostly shadows that wrapped around Sword Master Chen, making his movements sluggish.

With Xin Tiansen and Liu Zongwei joining in, the situation on the battlefield was instantly reversed. Gao Hong’s pressure lessened sharply; he seized the chance to adjust his Status, forming a three-pronged standoff with the two Sect Masters as they jointly resisted the two powerhouses of the Profound Celestial Sword Sect.

Three experts at Sect Master level joining forces produced astonishing might. Even Sword Master Feng and Sword Master Chen were forced to go all out to cope with this sudden change.

For a time, Sword light and Spells intertwined above the battlefield, and the roar of colliding Spiritual Power resounded through the clouds.

All the various forces watching from afar were shocked by this sudden fierce battle, observing from a distance the battlefield where Heaven and Earth seemed to be collapsing.

"Far too terrifying. A battle between Integration powerhouses—if this continues, the entire continent will fall into Destruction." A knowledgeable elder sighed softly, his eyes filled with worry.

The younger generation of cultivators stared wide-eyed, full of shock and yearning. They had never seen a confrontation of such a Level before.

"Indeed. With the high-levels of several top-tier powers in the Spirit Realm clashing like this, I fear it will stir up a great war." Another Refining Void elder spoke anxiously.

As the fierce battle erupted, it was as if only the weaving of Sword light and Spells remained between Heaven and Earth. Deafening booms shook the skies, winds and clouds churned, and sun and moon lost their light.

While Sword Master Feng and Sword Master Chen crossed blows with the three, they still split off a portion of their attention to observe Li Mu.

They saw the Yin Yang Essence Wheel separating and reuniting as Li Mu’s figure suddenly emerged from the distant Void far from the battlefield, hundreds of li away. The two could not help but simultaneously let out a breath of relief.

What a fine lad, to actually escape so easily from Gao Hong’s hands and conceal himself hundreds of li away. The coordination between Li Mu’s strength and that Yin Yang Dao Artifact was truly breathtaking.

Sword Master Feng and Sword Master Chen exchanged a glance, their eyes holding both gratification and expectation.

"Elder Li, return to the Sect at once and call for reinforcements. Today we will wage a full battle against these Sects." Sword Master Feng swung Cyan Kite, and in the brief gap between unleashing razor-sharp Sword Qi, swiftly sent a strand of Divine Thought to Li Mu, his tone brooking no argument.

"That’s right, Elder Li, you leave first, we will pin them down!" Sword Master Chen followed close behind, sending his own message.

Upon hearing this, a warm current surged in Li Mu’s heart. Understanding the kindness of the two Sword Masters, he no longer hesitated and immediately nodded in reply: "Rest assured, two Sword Masters—Li Mu will not fail this trust. I will return to the Sect at once and have the other Elder Jian rush over to assist!"

With that said, Li Mu’s figure unfolded. Borrowing the profound power of the Yin Yang Essence Wheel, his body turned into a streak of Flowing Light that tore through the skies, vanishing from everyone’s sight in an instant.