Chapter 329: New Era

Amid the cheers of the disciples, Li An led the women and the elders into the main hall of the Star Sacred Land.

The hall was filled with a solemn yet fervent atmosphere; victory joy beamed on everyone's faces, yet Li An's heart did not fully relax because of it.

"Although we defeated the Dark Star Demon Venerable this time, we cannot let our guard down.

The Sacred Land must further strengthen its defenses, and we must also improve our own strength to deal with unknown threats that may arise." Li An sat in the main seat of the hall, his gaze firm as he scanned everyone and spoke.

Yukinoshita Haruno nodded slightly, stepped forward, and said, "My lord Li An, while studying the Star Sacred Scripture, I discovered an ancient star formation recorded within, named the Star Guardian Great Formation. Once this formation is set up, it can repel any invasion by powerful external enemies. I think we can start preparing to set up this formation."

Teacher Hiratsuka Shizuka also stood up, patted her chest, and said, "I will lead the disciples to strengthen daily training, improve their combat ability and battle quality, and ensure they can defend the Sacred Land at critical moments."

Yuigahama Yui whispered from the side, "I will work hard to improve my magic level to provide stronger support and security for everyone."

Li An looked at them, his heart full of gratification: "Good, let it be as you say. We will act immediately and make the Star Sacred Land a true cradle of the strong on this continent."

Just as everyone prepared to disperse and attend to their duties, an elder in charge of intelligence hurried into the hall, his expression panicked as he said, "My lord Li An, bad news! We received word that several surrounding powers seem to have noticed the changes in our Star Sacred Land and are secretly conspiring, intending to launch a surprise attack on us while our strength has not yet recovered."

Li An's eyes sharpened, and a powerful aura instantly erupted from his body: "Hmph, they are seeking their own time of death! Daring to target our Star Sacred Land at this moment, I will make sure they never return!"

With that, Li An stood up and walked toward the hall entrance: "Let's go, we will meet these people who do not know their time of death."

Everyone followed Li An to the boundary of the land of the Star Sacred Land.

In the distance, a dark mass of figures appeared in the sky; it was the allied army of several surrounding powers. Their numbers were vast, and they flew toward the Star Sacred Land with fierce momentum.

"Hahaha, Li An, today is your time of death! Your Star Sacred Land has just experienced a great battle and must be severely weakened; come and take your life!" The leader of the allied army laughed wildly.

Li An sneered disdainfully: "Relying on you rabble to destroy my Star Sacred Land? It is sheer wishful thinking!"

As the words fell, Li An's figure flashed, instantly vanishing from his original spot.

In the next moment, he had appeared in front of the allied army; his long sword trembled, and a sharp star sword qi instantly slashed out. The sword qi, like a bolt of lightning, cut across the sky and rushed straight at the allied army.

Seeing this, the allied army members all unleashed their respective defensive means, but before Li An's powerful sword qi, their defenses were like paper, instantly torn apart.

Where the sword qi passed, the front ranks of the allied army fell one after another, blood staining the sky red.

"This... how is this possible? How can he be so powerful?" The allied army members looked at Li An in terror, their eyes filled with disbelief.

Li An snorted coldly: "This is just a small lesson for you. Next, the real hell begins!"

Immediately after, Li An unleashed the "Star Annihilation Art"; his long sword danced so densely that not even air could pass through. Powerful star sword qi shots erupted from the sword like meteors crashing down on the allied army. Every sword qi contained the destructive aura of star power; wherever it went, the allied army members and magical treasures were destroyed, accompanied by bursts of explosions and screams.

Teacher Hiratsuka Shizuka, Yukinoshita Haruno, and Yuigahama Yui were not to be outdone and joined the battle one after another.

Teacher Hiratsuka Shizuka held a long blade and charged into the allied army like a god of war. Her sword style was fierce and sharp; every strike carried the force of a thousand pounds. When she struck the enemies, it was like chopping melons and slicing vegetables; the enemies' bodies were instantly split in half, blood splattering everywhere.

Yukinoshita Haruno waved her hands, and the elements in the air responded swiftly to her summons, forming huge magic whirlpools around her.

These whirlpools contained powerful elemental forces; with a slight push from her, the magic whirlpools flew toward the allied army. Wherever they went, the allied army was sucked into them and instantly shredded into pieces, turning into a cloud of blood mist.

Yuigahama Yui, meanwhile, fully unleashed water-element magic from the rear to buff Li An and others with defense and healing.

The magic wand in her hand waved like a phantom; soft blue light shot out from the wand, forming blue runes that merged into the bodies of Li An and others, greatly enhancing their defense and recovery abilities.

At the same time, she occasionally cast ice-element magic, freezing the allied army members into ice sculptures so they could not move, after which Li An and others easily beheaded them.

Under the combined attacks of the four, the allied army soon could not hold out; their formation was completely shattered, and they fled in all directions.

But how could Li An let them go? He looked coldly at the fleeing allied army, raised his long sword high, and shouted loudly: "980 Star Judgment!"

Suddenly, a huge star light appeared in the sky; the light contained boundless star power and shot toward the allied army like a beam of judgment. Wherever the light went, the allied army members instantly turned to ash and vanished without a trace.

In no time, the allied army was completely annihilated, leaving a mess on the ground, with severed limbs and blood everywhere.