Desolate Devouring Art - Chapter 1136 - Army Advances
Chapter 1136 – Army Advances
Miao Hanxuan shocked everyone by suddenly breaking through to the Heaven Profound Realm and dispelling the Curse Dao Art. Given his limited talent, no one believed that such a leap was possible. However, he had previously relied on his inner demon to reach the Quasi-Heaven Profound Realm.
A large crowd of cultivators lingered nearby. Instead of heading to the Liu Clan, they stayed, anticipating the coming battle.
“Trash from the Heavenly Dao Society—come out and die!” Miao Hanxuan bellowed. No one hated Liu Wuxie more than him.
For months, he had suffered relentlessly; accidents haunted his every attempt to sleep or cultivate. After his breakthrough, he rushed to the Heavenly Dao Society without even consolidating his cultivation.
“Leader, let’s charge out!” a member of the Heavenly Dao Society shouted. They grew restless under the taunt, and silence would only tarnish their reputation.
A powerful shockwave struck the Heavenly Dao Society’s spiritual array, threatening to collapse it in less than a minute.
“Elder Miao, you’re from the Heavenly Spirit Celestial Academy, same as Liu Wuxie. Isn’t this inappropriate?” A calm voice echoed above. A white-haired elder with a youthful face appeared in the skies over the Heavenly Dao Society.
Countless Heaven Profound Realm cultivators had arrived, filling the skies above Astral Glory City. Nearly half of the Central Plains’ top experts had gathered here in a single day.
“Old dog, is the Nine Profound Sect planning to defend the Heavenly Dao Society?” Miao Hanxuan sneered.
The elder belonged to the Nine Profound Sect. He was Zhao Chao’s father and was a Heaven Profound Realm cultivator. Zhao Chao had persuaded him to lead a team to Astral Glory City. Now, they were standing opposite the forces of the Profound Cloud Sect and the Scarlet Dragon Cult.
“We should resolve this peacefully,” said Zhao Guanhai. “The Heavenly Dao Society committed no unforgivable sin. Must we take it this far?”
“Zhao Guanhai, if you’re here to play peacemaker, then leave. Interfere, and you’ll face our wrath.” Another voice echoed as Ji Yuan appeared. He was the ancestor of Ji Yuzhen and the Profound Cloud Sect, belonging to the same generation as Zhao Guanhai.
Tensions between the Nine Profound Sect and the Profound Cloud Sect ran deep. They had been clashing for generations, but neither side had ever emerged victorious against each other.
Two more elders followed behind Ji Yuan. They were the ancestors of the Scarlet Dragon Cult and the Five Elemental Sect—both Heaven Profound Realm cultivators.
With Miao Hanxuan, they had four Heaven Profound Realm experts. Only Zhao Guanhai stood for the Heavenly Dao Society at the same level as them.
The Spirit Jade Pavilion’s mastermind remained hidden, but everyone knew that they had orchestrated the alliance. They would no doubt send their own Heaven Profound Realm expert soon.
The invaders were even more dangerous than the ones who attacked the Liu Clan.
Miao Hanxuan had chosen the perfect moment to stand out. Even without the other sects, he would have still come for Liu Wuxie after his breakthrough.
“Zhao Guanhai, leave now while you can. The Nine Profound Sect can’t afford this fight,” the Scarlet Dragon Cult’s ancestor sneered.
They were going to destroy the Heavenly Dao Society today, not the Nine Profound Sect.
“We stand with the Heavenly Dao Society,” Zhao Chao declared, stepping forward and releasing his Earth Profound Realm aura. Though still early in his realm, he stood like a mountain.
“Since when did we ally with the Nine Profound Sect?” someone from the Heavenly Dao Society asked.
They had only allied with the Jian, Shen, and Yu Clans. At most, they only had a partnership with the Nine Profound Sect.
“They are now,” Xu Yilin said as he stepped out from the spiritual array. The upper echelons of the Heavenly Dao Society followed him and stood beside the Nine Profound Sect.
“Young Master Zhao, thank you for standing with us,” Xu Yilin said, cupping his fists toward Zhao Chao and Zhao Guanhai.
“As long as we’re here, we won’t let them destroy the Heavenly Dao Society,” Zhao Chao replied, returning the gesture.
Four against one. The odds were grim, but Zhao Chao had clearly come prepared to die.
“With those words, I can face death with pride,” Xu Yilin said, deeply moved. Zhao Chao had shown that the Nine Profound Sect intended to fight to the end.
“Are you done talking? Then die!” Miao Hanxuan roared, unable to wait any longer.
He had once used Liu Wuxie’s three senior brothers as bait, only to fail and face humiliation. This time, he intended to kill them all. The Heaven Profound Realm was at the pinnacle of this world. Even if Liu Wuxie was strong, how could an Earth Profound Realm cultivator defeat him?
“Senior, when the battle starts, please help evacuate the Heavenly Dao Society’s members,” Xu Yilin said solemnly. “This fight is ours. We won’t drag the Nine Profound Sect down with us.”
Zhao Chao couldn’t defeat four Heaven Profound Realm experts. Xu Yilin planned to sacrifice himself to protect the sect’s legacy, entrusting Zhao Guanhai with their evacuation.
“To think of the innocent at a time like this, you’re kindhearted,” Zhao Guanhai said. He had never looked down on others based on their cultivation. He was here to resist the Profound Cloud Sect, preventing them from spreading their influence.
“Everyone deserves a chance to live. Please lead them out of Astral Glory City when the battle begins,” Xu Yilin said, bowing deeply.
No word had come from the Liu Clan, and he feared the worst.
The Heavenly Dao Society’s members gritted their teeth, moved by their leader’s willingness to die for them.
“Very well. I’ll do what I can,” Zhao Guanhai promised.
Once the battle began, he would tear through the encirclement and evacuate the survivors.
Just then, Miao Hanxuan’s figure blurred. He reappeared before the Heavenly Dao Society and raised his hand to strike Xu Yilin.
“Bastards of the Heavenly Dao Society, die!” he roared, unleashing a terrifying wave of energy.
“Miao Hanxuan, you’re the real scum. I spared you once, but you learned nothing. I’ll end your life today!” A thunderous roar echoed from the sky.
A fiery streak shot down from above, and every eye turned toward its source.
When they saw Liu Wuxie, the crowd erupted. The Heavenly Dao Society cheered, while the Profound Cloud Sect and Scarlet Dragon Cult felt dread creeping into their hearts.
Their elders had departed for the Liu Clan more than an hour ago, yet none of them had returned.
“This is bad! There’s no response!” an elder from the Profound Cloud Sect shouted. He instantly understood—those who were sent to the Liu Clan were dead.
Liu Wuxie hadn’t even arrived yet, but his blade aura was already at its destination. It slammed into Miao Hanxuan, forcing him to retreat. Had he not retreated, the attack would have cut him down.
The aura blazed through the sky like a sun, blinding all who looked up at him.
“What a terrifying strike! It could already threaten a Heaven Profound expert!” an elder from the Five Elemental Sect exclaimed, gasping.
Even their sect master trembled. Though the conflict had nothing to do with them, they had willingly joined the attack on the Heavenly Dao Society.
Miao Hanxuan narrowly dodged, barely escaping death.
Liu Wuxie descended before the Heavenly Dao Society and was greeted by wild cheers.
“Wuxie, go save the Liu Clan!” Xu Yilin called out, more concerned for them than himself.
“Liu Clan is safe. I’ve already killed all the enemies,” Liu Wuxie replied, stepping forward and briefly explaining what had happened.
Relief washed over Xu Yilin. The Heavenly Dao Society cheered even louder. No one had expected Liu Wuxie to be capable of slaying Heaven Profound Realm experts.
“Sect Master, terrible news! Our people are all dead!” A Profound Cloud Sect disciple ran up, breathless.
He had activated an Escape Talisman shortly after Liu Wuxie left, but he was too late. Liu Wuxie had arrived before him.
“What?!” The crowd gasped, their expressions contorted in disbelief.
Someone had wiped out the three clans? Impossible! They had three Heaven Profound Realm ancestors!
“Who killed them?” Ji Yuan asked, his voice full of dread. He suspected the Spirit Jade Pavilion’s grandmaster had acted.
“T-They were all killed… by Liu Wuxie…” the survivor stammered, visibly shaken.
Everyone froze. The fear in the disciple’s eyes said it all.
“That’s impossible! That’s a lie!” roared the Profound Cloud Sect’s sect master, his face twisting in denial.
