160: A group of old six

It's very good now, because those people's Four Symbols Dharma Seals are numerous and dazzling, while the nether soul guiding lamp's glow is relatively faint.

This caused them to see each other clearly, while the other party could only see a faint glow and a few blurry figures when looking at them.

Since that's the case, why should they go out?

Wouldn't it be better to stay here, sit back and watch, and reap the benefits?

"Damn it!" After a round of words, seeing that Li Xiangyun and the others still didn't move, Zhao Tian couldn't help but get a little angry.

But before he could react further, the Bone-Eating Chi's counterattack came.

The holes on the Bone-Eating Chi's body suddenly opened again, and the high-frequency sound waves emitted sharply increased, carrying the bone-chilling coldness of Netherworld Darkfire, actually shattering the spiritual light of the fire seal.

Its tail tentacles struck back like venomous snakes, bypassing the lingering embers that had not yet extinguished, accurately coiling around Zhao Tian's waist and abdomen. The eerie green corrosive liquid instantly soaked through his Dao robe, etching deep, bone-revealing wounds into his flesh.

Zhao Tian grunted, the Vermilion Bird's phantom shattered inch by inch. He looked at the area on the Bone-Eating Chi's spine that was rapidly losing its charring and even faintly exuding stronger Devilish Qi, and couldn't help but be a little horrified.

He hadn't expected this nether beast's defense to be so astonishing; even his full-power strike only scratched its surface.

However, as a Nascent Soul Middle Stage Cultivator and the leader of the Four Symbols Star Region this time, Zhao Tian's strength was naturally not weak.

Immediately, scorching flames erupted around his body.

Within the crimson flames, a phantom Vermilion Bird subtly flapped its wings, its feather patterns swirling in the firelight, instantly scorching the chill from the tentacles with a sizzling sound.

The Bone-Eating Chi seemed to be in great pain, suddenly tightening its grip, trying to extinguish the flames, but Zhao Tian's eyes turned crimson, and he abruptly drew the fire downwards.

"Explode!"

Accompanied by a loud shout.

The flames, like an erupting magma, exploded with a roar, then surged along the tentacle's patterns.

The mucus on the tentacles was instantly burned black, and the taut force suddenly disintegrated, with black smoke still sizzling from the severed end.

Zhao Tian took advantage of the momentum to flip over, his bound limbs suddenly stretched out, and the residual flames were flung out along his sleeves, drawing a half-arc of fire behind him, breaking free from the restraints.

Immediately, the others quickly launched attacks, bombarding the Bone-Eating Chi.

For a time, various dazzling spiritual light spells flew chaotically, illuminating the area brightly.

And Li Xiangyun finally understood why Zhao Tian said that the Bone-Eating Chi blocked the only entrance to the interior of the Secret Realm.

It turned out that behind the Bone-Eating Chi was a deep abyss, not wide, but continuously emitting a strange black Qi, and only a wooden bridge connected the two sides.

Li Xiangyun didn't know why they didn't just fly over the abyss, but he figured there must be some kind of danger involved.

This made Li Xiangyun fall into deep thought. Through his observation, the Bone-Eating Chi's strength was probably at the Nascent Soul Late Stage.

Its most troublesome aspect was the dense, numerous holes on its body, which could launch sound waves to attack others' Souls.

Besides that, its metallic-textured shell was enough to defend against a full-power strike from a Nascent Soul Middle Stage Cultivator.

To be honest, with his current strength, he would probably only be able to run away from this level of power.

And Zhao Tian and the others, relying on their large numbers, were only barely holding on.

This was also why, when Zhao Tian sensed them, he immediately extended an invitation.

One, he didn't want them to reap the benefits, and two, they were indeed struggling to hold on.

Meanwhile, Tang Fu was cheering non-stop.

After all, the people in front of him were all those who had framed him. Seeing them suffer setbacks and injuries made him happier than anything.

To this, only Deng Qi asked quite rationally, "Fellow Daoist Li, should we go up and help?"

After all, if Zhao Tian and the others all died, the three of them alone would not be able to deal with a Nascent Soul Late Stage Bone-Eating Chi.

"Help? Help with what!?" Upon hearing this, before Li Xiangyun could speak, Tang Fu shouted loudly as if triggered.

Li Xiangyun ignored him, pondered for a moment, then said, "No rush, let's watch a bit longer."

Helping was definitely something they would do, but not now.

At least, they had to wait until the other party had been somewhat depleted, including Zhao Tian being severely wounded.

But Zhao Tian and the others obviously couldn't just sit back and watch Li Xiangyun and his group reap the benefits.

So the people from the Four Symbols Star Region changed their tactics and started luring the Bone-Eating Chi towards Li Xiangyun and his group.

Tang Fu immediately stomped his foot and said, "Damn it, they're trying to shift the blame!"

To this, Li Xiangyun smiled slightly and whispered, "Retreat!"

After speaking, he led Tang Fu and Deng Qi to retreat.

Before long, Zhao Tian and the others lost sight of Li Xiangyun and his group.

After all, the light of the nether soul guiding lamp was too faint, and it was easily swallowed by the black mist.

But Zhao Tian and the others' Four Symbols Dharma Seals were different; even at a distance, Li Xiangyun and his group could still see the battlefield clearly.

As time slowly passed, events unfolded exactly as Li Xiangyun had expected.

The Cultivators from the Four Symbols Star Region, who originally numbered over twenty, now only had fifteen remaining.

And Zhao Tian, being the strongest, bore the greatest pressure, his flesh being corroded again and again.

At this, Zhao Tian could no longer hold back and roared, "Still not coming out!?"

"At worst, for this Netherworld Darkfire, my Four Symbols Star Region will withdraw. No one will get through."

As soon as these words were uttered, before Li Xiangyun could react, a brilliant light, like a star, suddenly rose from the black mist not far away.

"Haha, Fellow Daoist, I'm here to help you!"

A graceful man, dressed in a star-patterned Dao robe, holding a sphere like a star, appeared with a group of people before Li Xiangyun and his two companions.

Needless to say, Li Xiangyun knew these were people from the Big Dipper Star Region.

However, what happened next was somewhat beyond his expectations.

Someone held a Dao Seal that illuminated the surrounding black mist with a purple hue.

Someone wielded a bronze war-halberd, its body inscribed with profound runes. When suddenly raised high, golden Protective Aura exploded like a raging tide, shattering the approaching black mist.

And another person brought out a crimson Dharma Wheel, its surface burning with raging flames. As soon as it appeared, it made the surrounding air scorching hot, and orange-red firelight spread out like a tide.

Wherever it passed, the black mist made a "sizzling" burning sound, turning into wisps of green smoke and dissipating. As the Dharma Wheel rotated, countless tiny sparks flew, illuminating the dim area.

..."Ziwei Star Region, Tiangang Star Region, Chiyang Star Region, Taiyin Star Region..."

Tang Fu, like reciting a menu, immediately reported the identities of the newcomers.

Besides these people, there were also some scattered lights, but they were far less brilliant than those from these Star Domains.

It's unclear if they were Loose Cultivators or Cultivators from realms similar to the Cangming Realm.

One can only say, what a bunch of sneaky old foxes!