136: Chapter 136 The Demonic Path Successfully Breaks Through!

He spun around abruptly, roaring hoarsely at the demonic Cultivators who were still fleeing in all directions:

"What are you all standing around for?! The weak point of the Formation is in the southeast! That's where it connects to the most fragile branch of the Spiritual Vein! Attack it together!"

"As long as we open a gap, we can escape!"

Hearing this, the eyes of those demonic Cultivators, which had been filled with despair, suddenly ignited with the light of hope!

"Let's give it our all!"

"We're dead either way, might as well take a chance!"

Dozens of demonic Cultivators simultaneously turned around and lunged frantically toward the southeast!

At the same time, those demonic Cultivators who had been hiding deep within the crowd and remaining idle until now finally tore off their disguises!

Some rushed out from shops, some appeared from the depths of alleys, and some even burst out from underground!

Within just a few breaths, they converged on the southeast position.

Among these demonic Cultivators, some were at the Foundation Establishment Stage, some were at the Qi Refining Stage, and there were even two at the False Core stage!

Usually, they disguised themselves as Loose Cultivators, merchants, or even guards of the immortal city, lurking everywhere just for this moment!

"Attack together!"

"Kill!"

Countless attacks, wreathed in sinister Devilish Qi, simultaneously struck the southeast position of the Formation!

The full-force strike of over a hundred demonic Cultivators converged into a terrifying blackish-red torrent, slamming violently against the Formation's light shield!

Rumble—!

A deafening roar echoed throughout the city!

The golden light shield of the multi-colored Formation trembled violently, and cracks began to surface on its exterior!

The elderly Cultivator presiding over the Formation spat out a mouthful of blood,

his body staggering, nearly falling from the top of the tower!

"Not good! The spiritual energy supply from the Spiritual Vein has been interfered with by that Blood-colored Light Pillar!"

He shouted hoarsely, "The Formation... the Formation is about to collapse!"

No sooner had he spoken—

Crack!

A crisp sound of shattering rang out.

On that golden light shield, a prominent crack surfaced and then rapidly expanded!

A gap about ten feet in diameter appeared abruptly in the southeast!

"The gap is open!"

"Run!"

The demonic Cultivators went wild!

They scrambled toward the gap, even coming to blows with each other, just to be one step closer to escaping with their lives!

A bright light flashed in Nangong Zili's eyes. She suddenly bit the tip of her tongue and spat another mouthful of Essence Blood onto the Wash-Purple Silk!

Having absorbed the Essence Blood, the Wash-Purple Silk burst forth with brilliant purple light once again, sweeping up her and Ling Xiaotang as it transformed into a purple streak of light, racing toward the gap!

"Revered Master!"

Ling Xiaotang cried out, wanting to say something.

"Don't speak!" Nangong Zili said sharply, her voice terrifyingly raspy,

"Even if I die today, I will get you out of here!"

Bai Qingyi reacted instantly!

A cold light flashed in her eyes as her hands formed seals, and the Sword Qi around her body erupted!

"Sword-Locked Heaven and Earth!"

Her cold shout echoed through the skies!

In an instant, countless streaks of azure Sword Qi shot out from behind her like an inescapable net, blanketing the newly opened gap!

Those demonic Cultivators scrambling toward the gap looked up to see the overwhelming downpour of Sword Qi, and their faces instantly turned pale!

"No—!"

"Run!"

"Ah—!"

Screams of agony rose and fell!

Those rushing at the very front had no time to dodge before their bodies were pierced by countless streaks of Sword Qi!

Within just a few breaths, dozens of demonic Cultivators had perished under Bai Qingyi's sword!

That peerless and fierce Sword Qi, carrying the terrifying pressure of a Core Formation Late Stage Cultivator, was like the Grim Reaper's scythe, frantically harvesting the lives of the demonic Cultivators!

However,

the gap was simply too small. Although Bai Qingyi's Sword Qi could cover most of the area, it ultimately couldn't completely seal off every blind spot.

Moreover, those demonic Cultivators were now completely frenzied; to survive, they were willing to pay any price!

Some burned their Essence Blood, their speed skyrocketing,

some even grabbed the companions beside them and threw them toward the Sword Qi to win a slim chance of survival for themselves!

Finally—

Seven or eight streaks of Escape Light forcibly broke through the blockade of Sword Qi and squeezed out through the ten-foot-wide gap!

"Hahaha! I've escaped!"

"Run! Run!"

"Bai Qingyi! This debt will be repaid!"

Those escaped demonic Cultivators laughed wildly as they turned into streaks of light, racing toward the distance and vanishing over the horizon in the blink of an eye.

Bai Qingyi's beautiful eyes narrowed slightly.

She watched the fleeing demonic Cultivators but did not pursue them.

It wasn't that she didn't want to, but that she couldn't.

Although the gap in the Formation wasn't large, it had already severely affected the operation of the entire array.

If she left now, and any hidden demonic Cultivators took advantage of the chaos to attack the Formation, the consequences would be unthinkable.

Furthermore...

She turned her gaze to the old Cultivator on the tower who was spitting blood; his face was now as pale as golden paper and his aura was withered, clearly unable to preside over the Formation again in the short term.

"Pass down the order," Bai Qingyi said coldly. "Strengthen the city's defenses and seal all entrances and exits. As for those who escaped, I have already memorized their auras; I will settle the score with them in due time."

"Yes!"

Several Qingshui Sword Sect Disciples received their orders and left.

Bai Qingyi withdrew her gaze and looked down at the shaken Cultivators below, her voice cold:

"Fellow Daoists, the demonic Cultivators have been largely purged. However, there are still hidden dangers in the city. Please do not go out for the time being; you may move freely once the Qingshui Sword Sect Disciples have finished their inspection."

With that, her figure blurred, transforming into a streak of sword light as she flew toward the top of the tower.

...

At the same time.

Inside the Pill Workshop.

Ye Changge heard the outside world gradually quiet down. After waiting a bit longer to confirm there were no more sounds of fighting, he finally walked out onto the street, holding hands with Xiao Caiyue.

Because the area he was in was far from the center of the fighting, it hadn't been affected.

The shops on both sides of the street were intact, but the street was currently empty, with not a single pedestrian in sight.

From under the eaves on both sides, people would occasionally poke their heads out to look around. Seeing that it seemed safe outside, they cautiously stepped out.

Most were Loose Cultivators with low cultivation or ordinary merchants of the immortal city, their faces filled with uncertainty as they whispered among themselves about the recent commotion.

Xiao Caiyue looked around and spoke softly:

"Husband, I have a few friends who live in the north of the city, which seems to be where the fighting took place. How about... we go ask them and see what exactly happened?"

Ye Changge nodded. "Very well."

The two immediately set off toward the north of the city.

As they crossed several streets and gradually approached the center of the fighting, the surrounding scenes began to look shocking.

Some of the houses on both sides of the street had half collapsed, while others had completely toppled over, with rubble and debris scattered everywhere.

Deep ravines could be seen everywhere on the ground, traces of where Sword Qi had slashed through.

A faint smell of blood and a scorched scent still lingered in the air.

Ye Changge was secretly shocked as he looked at the scene.

Houses in an immortal city were not as simple as those in the mortal world.

Every building was outfitted with basic protective Restrictions. Although not particularly strong, they were certainly not something an ordinary Cultivator could easily destroy.