Chapter 479: Seizing the Saintess as a Hostage

"Haha, Taiyin Shengdi cultivators, you don't claim to be the outstanding ones of the cultivation world?"

"Now how can you be as frightened and uneasy as a bereaved dog?" Tiger King's voice sounded like thunder, full of mockery and contempt.

"Look at your appearance!"

"It's really laughable."

"The prestige of Taiyin Shengdi will today be reduced to dust beneath our Li Hu Cheng feet!" Roc King's tone was sharp and sarcastic, his eyes flashing with slick and cruel light.

"Hearing these taunts, the Taiyin Shengdi cultivators' fear and unease grew stronger."

"However, at this moment, Xi Yi Fu's voice sounded again."

"Her voice was firm and powerful, like a clear spring pouring into the cultivators' parched spirits."

"Taiyin Shengdi disciples, do not be swayed by the enemy's words."

"We have already reported to the main sect; soon disciples training in the Tianji Shengyu will rush to our aid!" Xi Yi Fu's voice was filled with uplifting power.

"The saintess is right; we cannot just give up like this." A young Taiyin cultivator shouted, raising his arms, his eyes rekindling with fighting spirit.

"Thump thump thump……"

"The Taiyin Shengdi cultivators began to reorganize their formation."

"Their defense became more solid, and their counterattacks also became stronger."

"Tiger King and Roc King, seeing this, had faces that turned extremely grim."

"Taiyin Shengdi truly deserves its reputation as the foremost of the ten great orthodox forces of Huanyu; the cultivators could actually regroup in such a dire situation."

"It seems we still need to add more effort to completely crush their will." Tiger King said in a deep voice, a flash of ruthlessness in his eyes.

"Exactly, we must not give the Taiyin Shengdi cultivators any chance to catch their breath." Roc King echoed, a hint of a cold smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.

"In Heicheng sits the Demon Master Longling; for Taiyin Shengdi to dare repeatedly act against Heicheng is to disregard the Demon Master's authority, and the earth cultivators of Li Hu Cheng will never let Taiyin Shengdi off easily."

"In the eyes of the earth cultivators of Li Hu Cheng, the Demon Master is not only their spiritual leader but also the source of their power."

"The Demon Master's presence makes Li Hu Cheng's position in the Tianji Shengyu unshakeable; any threat to Heicheng is a challenge to their faith."

"The fighting spirit of the Li Hu Cheng cultivators rose ever higher, the corners of their mouths turning up as they showed contempt toward the Taiyin Shengdi cultivators."

"Now the two demon kings have personally entered the fray, their mighty aura making the battlefield atmosphere even more tense; the Taiyin Shengdi cultivators face unprecedented pressure, madly converging toward the vicinity of Xi Yi Fu."

"At the same time, the saintess of Taiyin Shengdi, Xi Yi Fu, stood at the very front of the formation."

"Her eyes were firm, and the 'Nine Yang Blazing Heaven Mirror' in her hand emitted a scorching light; she watched helplessly as the Li Hu Cheng cultivators, like an unstoppable storm, launched a fierce attack on the Taiyin Shengdi position."

"The Taiyin Shengdi cultivators also condensed Yin power, forming solid defensive lines to block the Li Hu Cheng cultivators' attacks."

"But as the battle continued, the Taiyin Shengdi cultivators began to feel pressure."

"There are too many Ten Thousand Soul Banners; the sky is filled with wailing malevolent spirits, forming a terrifying killing formation that the disciples cannot defend against; they are simply unable to fully cope with the enemy from last year."

"Those malevolent spirits, seeking any opening, whether they are sneak‑attacking the Taiyin Shengdi cultivators, many have suffered great losses, and many have even had their souls stripped away."

"If no action is taken, the Taiyin Shengdi cultivators will be completely consumed."

"No sound or color, pure heart seeks profit……"

"Xi Yi Fu began to chant an ancient incantation; her voice echoed across the battlefield, as if resonating with heaven and earth. As the chant proceeded."

"The 'Nine Yang Blazing Heaven Mirror' began to emit an unprecedented light, enveloping the entire battlefield."

"The Li Hu Cheng cultivators felt an unprecedented surge; the watching cultivators' eyes grew grave, clearly Xi Yi Fu's attack was not to be underestimated."

"Boom……"

"In a blinding flash of light, the power of the 'Nine Yang Blazing Heaven Mirror' erupted completely."

"The light was like a huge pillar shooting straight to the heavens, then breaking into countless tiny rays that assailed the Li Hu Cheng cultivators."

"The Li Hu Cheng cultivators quickly formed a defensive formation, trying to block this mighty force."

"Hum rumble……"

"The power of the 'Nine Yang Blazing Heaven Mirror' was too great; their defenses began to waver under the light's impact, winds and clouds changed color, and a killing intent filled heaven and earth."

"Roc King and Tiger King, seeing the brilliant radiance bursting above the head of Taiyin Shengdi's saintess Xi Yi Fu, had faces filled with utter gloom."

"Cry……"

"The Roc King's figure traced afterimages in the sky; each flap of his wings brought a piercing screech that tore the air, his sharp claws glinting coldly in the sunlight, like black lightning bolts streaking straight at Xi Yi Fu."

"The Tiger King roared on the ground; each step made the earth tremble, his massive body like a moving fortress, each strike bearing the force of a thousand jun, attempting to press Xi Yi Fu to the ground."

"At the same time, two Ten Thousand Soul Banners were waved in the sky."

"Each wave released countless resentful spirits and malevolent ghosts, forming a black cloud layer in the battlefield's air that continually eroded the golden light surrounding Xi Yi Fu."

"Xi Yi Fu stood at the center of the battlefield, her figure appearing especially lonely amidst the encirclement of the two demon kings."

"The 'Nine Yang Blazing Heaven Mirror' spun in her hand, emitting dazzling light, trying to dispel the surrounding darkness."

"Her robes rustled in the gale, the hand signs she made constantly changed, streams of Yin power shot from her palms, the powerful attacks colliding and producing deafening roars."

"However, as the battle continued, Xi Yi Fu's stamina and mana were rapidly depleted."

"Her complexion gradually turned pale, beads of sweat covered her forehead, and each breath grew heavy."

"Yet she persisted; her will was like the 'Nine Yang Blazing Heaven Mirror' in her hand, never extinguished even in the darkest moments."

"Boom……"

"Bang……"

"Above Heicheng, dark clouds gathered densely, thunder rolling."

"In the battle between Taiyin Shengdi's saintess Xi Yi Fu, Tiger King, and Golden Roc King, each powerful combatant exerted their divine abilities to the utmost."

"Tiger King's body grew even larger in battle; each of his roars was accompanied by the force of thunderous myriad jun, and as his huge claws swept, space itself seemed to be torn apart."

"The divine ability 'Tiger Roar Shakes Mountains and Rivers' filled the surrounding air with violent currents; each attack was like a tiger descending the mountain, unstoppable."

"Golden Roc King soared in the high heavens, his wings spread wide to cover the sky and blot out the sun; his divine ability 'Golden Roc Spreads Wings' pushed his speed to the extreme, allowing him to flash from one end of the battlefield to the other in an instant."

His talons and sharp beak are his weapons; each dive carries a sound of rending the air, as if to tear his enemy apart.

「Boom—」

The Ten Thousand Souls Banner danced in the air, releasing endless vengeful spirits and ferocious ghosts.

Cracks formed on the ground, one after another; these fissures were bottomless, filled with endless suction, and anything that touched them would be devoured.

Faced with the siege of three powerful experts, Taiyin Holy Maiden Xiyi Fu did not retreat.

The "Nine Yang Blazing Heaven Mirror" spun in her hand, emitting myriad golden rays; her figure flitted across the battlefield like a ghost, each appearance bringing a deadly attack.

Each of their collisions aroused a resonance between heaven and earth.

Thunder, storms, golden light, and black mist—these elements intertwined incessantly on the battlefield; the three experts' offensive was like a raging tempest, endless, each strike containing the power to shatter mountains.

The Peng King's wings whipped up a storm, the Tiger King's roar shattered the void, and the Ten Thousand Souls Banner released endless vengeful spirits, forming a domain of death.

Although Xiyi Fu's Nine Yang Blazing Heaven Mirror was powerful, under such a dense assault it began to flicker.

Finally.

Under a combined attack from the two demon kings, Xiyi Fu's defense showed a slight breach.

The Peng King's sharp claws pierced her shield, the Tiger King's heavy punch struck her body, and countless vengeful spirits took the opportunity to invade her soul.

Xiyi Fu's body, like a kite with its string cut, fell from high altitude and slammed heavily onto the ground.

Time on the battlefield seemed to freeze at that moment; all sounds vanished, leaving only Xiyi Fu's falling silhouette and the dust rising from the ground.

The cultivators of Taiyin Shengdi witnessed this scene, their hearts filled with shock and sorrow.

Their Holy Maiden had actually been defeated in this battle.

The cultivators of History Tiger City, however, let out an earth-shaking cheer.

Above Black City, the cultivators of the Black clan wore expressions of victorious joy and reverence for the strong.

They had just witnessed a heart-pounding battle; Longling's followers, with their formidable strength, drove the enemy into utter rout.

"Longling Sir's subordinates truly live up to their reputation; their power is heaven-defying, and when they fight they are simply overwhelmingly fierce." An elderly cultivator sighed, a satisfied smile on his face.

"With such an ally, Black City's position on the fringes of the Tianji Shengyu will be unshakable." The voice of the Black Dragon Clan Chief echoed in the hall, his eyes glimmering with anticipation for the future.

"The clan chief is right; Black City's strength has greatly increased thanks to Longling Sir's support." Heifeng nodded, a glint of sharpness flashing in his eyes.

On the chaotic battlefield, the fall of Taiyin Holy Maiden Xiyi Fu left the cultivators of Taiyin Shengdi feeling an unprecedented despair.

However, at that moment, a young Taiyin cultivator stepped forward, the Dharma Implement in his hand flashing with cold light.

"Not good, the Holy Maiden is in danger!" Elder Xi Daozi saw the situation and immediately led a group of elite disciples from Taiyin Shengdi forward, attempting to rescue Xiyi Fu.

However, the Tiger King and the Golden Peng King obviously had planned ahead; their figures moved swiftly across the battlefield, forming afterimages that blocked the rescue route of Elder Xi Daozi and others.

"Do you want to save your Holy Maiden?"

"First get past this barrier!" the Tiger King's voice sounded like thunder, his body grew even larger, each swing of his claws carried a sound of tearing the air.

The Golden Peng King hovered in the high sky, his two wings like two sharp blades, each flap stirred up a gale, making it hard for Xi Daozi and the others to approach.

"Don't even think of harming the holy maiden!" Elder Xi Daozi shouted angrily, waving his long sword to send out streaks of sword qi, trying to break through the blockade of the two demon kings.

But the strength of the Tiger King and Golden Peng King could not be underestimated; their attacks were like a violent storm, dissolving each of Xi Daozi and the others' offensives one by one.

"We cannot abandon the holy maiden; even if we risk our lives, we must rescue her!" a cultivator of Taiyin Shengdi shouted, causing resonance among the cultivators of Taiyin Shengdi, and many cultivators' eyes reignited their fighting spirit.

"Not bad!" another cultivator of Taiyin Shengdi followed closely behind.

Their voices echoed across the battlefield, inspiring every fellow sect member.

However, the Tiger King and Golden Peng King did not give the cultivators of Taiyin Shengdi many opportunities.

At the moment Xi Yi Fu fell, they swiftly acted, firmly holding Xi Yi Fu in their grasp.

"See if you have the ability!" the Tiger King's voice sounded like thunder, his eyes full of provocation and contempt.

The Golden Peng King spread his massive wings, tightly shielding Xi Yi Fu within.

His gaze was sharp as a blade, vigilant against any possible attack.

Under the leadership of several elders, the cultivators of Taiyin Shengdi began to organize an orderly attack; to rescue Xi Yi Fu, they first had to break through the Tiger King and Golden Peng King's defenses.

"Taiyin Wuji, destroy myriad laws!"

An elder of Taiyin Shengdi chanted loudly, his Dharma Implement tracing profound trajectories in the air, releasing powerful Taiyin energy.

Other cultivators also responded in kind, their Dharma Implements and techniques converging in the air into dazzling streaks of light, like a meteor shower, assaulting the Tiger King and Golden Peng King.

Seeing this, the Tiger King and Golden Peng King also did not dare to be careless.

They began to strengthen their defenses, while using the power of the Myriad Soul Banner to summon more resentful spirits and fiendish ghosts, forming black barriers.

"Boom—"

The attack of Taiyin Shengdi collided with the defenses of the Tiger King and Golden Peng King, producing a deafening roar.

The entire battlefield was shaken by this mighty force, and the heavens and earth filled with a solemn killing aura.

However, despite the cultivators of Taiyin Shengdi exerting their utmost effort, the Tiger King and Golden Peng King's strength was too great, and their attacks did not achieve the expected effect.

Xi Yi Fu remained firmly held in the enemy's grasp.

"Taiyin Shengdi is nothing more than this." The Tiger King's voice carried a hint of mockery, his eyes flashing with the arrogance of a victor.

The Golden Peng King said nothing more, his gaze locked onto the battlefield, vigilant for any possible change.

Seeing this, the cultivators of Taiyin Shengdi felt resentment and anger; to rescue Xi Yi Fu, they would have to pay a greater price.

"Fellow sect members, there is no retreat left." The voice of an elder of Taiyin Shengdi rang out across the battlefield, his eyes flashing with resolute light: "Today, even if we must sacrifice our lives, we will rescue the holy maiden!"

"For Taiyin Shengdi, for the holy maiden, fight!" The cultivators of Taiyin Shengdi shouted in unison, their voices filled with tragic solemnity and resolve.

However, at that moment, a golden light suddenly descended from the heavens, illuminating the entire battlefield.

This was a cultivator clad in golden battle armor descending from the heavens, his eyes flashing with supreme authority.

"Cultivators of Li Hu City, dare to harm the holy maiden of my Taiyin Shengdi? Today we will utterly defeat you!" The cultivator's voice sounded like thunder.

His figure on the battlefield was like that of a war god, emanating boundless pressure.

Seeing this, the Tiger King and Golden Peng King's faces turned unusually grave, they could sense this cultivator's might; he was a true powerhouse.

"Disciples of the Taiyin Holy Land, follow me to slay the enemies and rescue the holy maiden!" the cultivator shouted loudly, his voice echoing across the battlefield.

Under the leadership of this powerful cultivator, the disciples of the Taiyin Holy Land launched another fierce attack.

Spells and magical artifacts converged in the air into dazzling beams of light, like a meteor shower, striking toward the Tiger King and the Golden Peng King.

Seeing this, the Tiger King and the Golden Peng King held nothing back and began to unleash their greatest power.

The Myriad Soul Banner waved in the air, releasing endless vengeful spirits and ferocious ghosts, forming black barriers.

"Boom..."

The attacks of both sides collided in the air, producing a deafening roar.

The entire battlefield was shaken by this immense power, and a chilling, murderous aura filled the heavens and earth.

However, despite the Taiyin Holy Land cultivators fighting with all their might under the leadership of this powerful ally who arrived just in time to aid the battlefield, the Tiger King and Golden Peng King were simply too strong, and their attacks failed to achieve the desired effect.

Xiyi Fu remained firmly under the enemy's control.

"Disciples of the Taiyin Holy Land, everything you do is futile," the Tiger King said, his voice tinged with mockery.

The Golden Peng King said nothing more, his gaze fixed on the battlefield, vigilant for any possible change.

The despair in the hearts of the Taiyin Holy Land cultivators grew ever heavier.

"Is there really nothing we can do?" a young Taiyin cultivator asked, eyes glistening with tears, voice trembling, feeling utterly powerless before such a formidable foe.