The divine impact shook the great formation; Ning Rongrong's blood stained the glazed pagoda.

The instant the golden light pillar tore through the sky, Ning Rongrong felt an overwhelming, irresistible force crash onto the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda's Amplification Light Shield like a tsunami.

It was a Sacred Power purified to the extreme, carrying the oppressive might to cleanse and destroy everything. The golden light on the shield flickered wildly, and the runes, like moths struggling in death throes, emitted a sizzling whine. The veins on Ning Rongrong's arms bulged, and her spirit power surged into the Glazed Tile Pagoda like floodwaters unleashed from a dam. Her lips were bitten white, and blood slowly flowed from the corner of her mouth, dripping onto the body of the Glazed Tile Pagoda, blooming into dazzling red plum blossoms.

"The Sisters' power... must not break..." Ning Rongrong muttered to herself, a look of determination flashing in her eyes. She could clearly feel that the spirit power in her body was being consumed at a terrifying rate, and a tearing pain came from her dantian, as if it would shatter in the next second. But she couldn't stop; she was the Amplification Core of the entire God-Defying Grand Array and the guarantee of The women's combat strength. As long as her Amplification Light Shield remained, the Sisters would have a greater chance of victory.

"Buzz—"

The standoff between the light shield and the golden light pillar lasted only an instant. The next second, a harsh cracking sound rang out, and the light shield shattered piece by piece like glass, turning into golden specks of light filling the sky. Losing the shield's obstruction, the golden light pillar was like an unbridled wild horse, crashing fiercely into the God-Defying Grand Array's barrier with devastating force.

"Crack! Crack!"

The black runes on the barrier instantly dimmed, and massive cracks spread out like spiderwebs. At the deepest parts of the cracks, one could even see the golden territory of the God Realm. The Array violently shook, and the blue silver vine at the Array Eye swayed frantically. Ah Yin, who was unconscious, frowned tightly and let out a painful groan.

"Rongrong!" Su Chen's furious roar cut through the battlefield's clamor. He was tightly entangled by three Middle Gods, and though the black god-defying longsword danced in an impenetrable curtain of swords, he still couldn't break free. He watched Ning Rongrong fall from mid-air, his heart wrenching.

Ning Rongrong's body plummeted towards the ground like a kite with a broken string. Blood continuously spilled from her mouth, staining her white dress red. The light of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda dimmed to the extreme, and fine cracks appeared on its body. She reached out, trying to grasp something, but only caught empty air.

"Sister Xiao Wu is afraid of pain... the amplification cannot stop..." Ning Rongrong's consciousness began to blur. The smiling faces of The women flashed through her mind: Xiao Wu's appearance, frowning and crying out in pain when she was injured; Zhuqing's appearance, standing straight despite being exhausted after returning from a mission; Qian Renxue's appearance, standing in the sunlight, her Holy Rebel Dualism Wings shining brightly... These images supported her, preventing her from completely sinking into oblivion.

She used the last ounce of strength, urging the remaining spirit power in her body into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. The Glazed Tile Pagoda's light flickered slightly, and a faint golden Amplification Light once again enveloped The women. Although this light was far less dazzling than before, it still provided a sliver of strength to The women.

"Rongrong! Hold on!" Xiao Wu's voice was choked with tears. She wanted to rush over and catch Ning Rongrong but was forced back by a Water Arrow from the Sea God. The Sea God's gaze was icy; the trident pointed directly at Su Chen. Clearly, his target had been Su Chen all along.

The Angel God looked at the falling Ning Rongrong, a cruel smile playing on her lips: "Ants who overestimate themselves dare to fight against the God Realm?" She raised the Angelic Sacred Sword in her hand again, preparing to launch the next attack to completely destroy the God-Defying Grand Array.

Seeing this, Qian Renxue's eyes narrowed. Disregarding the surging Qi and Blood in her body, she furiously flapped her Holy Rebel Dualism Wings. Her figure turned into a black and white stream of light, rushing toward the Angel God. "I am your opponent!" Her voice was resolute, and the holy rebel dualism sword cleaved out a massive black and white Sword Qi, aimed straight at the Angel God's face.

The Angel God was forced to turn around and defend. The Sword Qi collided with the Angelic Sacred Sword, producing a deafening roar. The Angel God was shaken back several steps, a trace of fury flashing in her eyes: "Traitor! You seek death!"

"I seek death?" Qian Renxue sneered, charging forward with her sword again. "I am just protecting what I want to protect! Unlike you, who only hide under the wings of the God Realm, throwing your weight around!"

The two figures clashed again, black, white, and golden light interweaving, and energy waves scattered, forcing the surrounding Divine Army soldiers to retreat.

Ning Rongrong's body slammed heavily onto the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust. Lin Hao and the other members of the Youth God-Defying Squad broke free from Zhu Zhuqing's Shadow Shelter and rushed toward Ning Rongrong. "Lady Ning Rongrong!" Lin Hao knelt down, helping Ning Rongrong up. Seeing her pale face and the blood at the corner of her mouth, his eyes were filled with tears.

Ning Rongrong slowly opened her eyes. Seeing the youths surrounding her, she managed a weak smile. She reached out and gently stroked Lin Hao's head, her voice as faint as a mosquito's buzz: "Don't cry... I'm fine... The Grand Array... is it held?"

"It's held! Lady Ning Rongrong, the Grand Array is held!" Lin Hao choked out. "Your Amplification Light is still there, the Sisters are still fighting!"

"That's good..." Ning Rongrong sighed in relief, her smile growing brighter. Her hand slowly dropped, and her consciousness blurred again. The last things she saw were the ever-expanding rift in the sky and the figures of The women fighting fiercely, covered in blood.

Zhu Zhuqing instantly flashed beside Ning Rongrong. Her Shadow Power enveloped Ning Rongrong and the youths, concealing their presence. She looked at Ning Rongrong's pale face, a trace of heartache flashing in her eyes. She raised her hand, injecting a wisp of Shadow Power into Ning Rongrong's body, attempting to alleviate her injuries. But Ning Rongrong's injuries were too severe—a dual trauma to her divine soul and physical body—and her Shadow Power was simply insufficient.

"Take Lady Ning Rongrong to the Medical Post in the rear!" Zhu Zhuqing's voice was low and firm. "Remember, protecting Lady Ning Rongrong is protecting the entire God-Defying Grand Array!"

"Yes! Lady Zhu Zhuqing!" Lin Hao nodded vigorously. He carried Ning Rongrong on his back and, along with the other youths, ran toward the rear Medical Post. Under the cover of the shadows, their figures quickly disappeared at the edge of the battlefield.

Zhu Zhuqing looked at their receding backs, a resolute look in her eyes. She turned and merged back into the shadows, charging toward the Asura God. She knew that the Asura God's target was the Youth God-Defying Squad, Ning Rongrong, and all the unarmed people. She could not let the Asura God succeed, even if it cost her life.

Su Chen finally broke free from the entanglement of the three Middle Gods. His figure, like a black bolt of lightning, landed where Ning Rongrong had fallen. He looked at the bloodstains on the ground and the footprints of the departing youths, a trace of lingering fear flashing in his eyes. If he had been any later, Ning Rongrong might have... He dared not think further. He took a deep breath, and his black God-Defying Soul Power surged again. He raised the god-defying longsword, pointing it at the three Main Gods in the sky, his voice carrying icy killing intent: "Those who harm my Sisters shall die!"

His voice was like thunder, resounding across the entire battlefield. The soldiers of the Nishen Legion heard his voice, and their morale soared. They raised their weapons and let out earth-shattering shouts: "Those who harm our Sisters shall die! Protect the continent! Protect our home!"

The shouts rose and fell, echoing through the sky.

The Angel God's face was so dark it seemed water might drip from it. She looked at the highly morale-boosted Nishen Legion below, a trace of fury flashing in her eyes. She swung the Angelic Sacred Sword again, and golden Divine Radiance condensed, preparing to launch a new round of attack.

The Sea God and the Asura God exchanged glances and nodded simultaneously. They, too, sensed the icy killing intent emanating from Su Chen and knew they could no longer delay. The Sea God's Tidal Domain expanded once more, and the red glow of the Asura God's Demonic Sword surged.

The three Main Gods exerted their power simultaneously. Terrifying divine force intertwined, forming a massive energy storm that crushed toward the God-Defying Grand Array.

The cracks in the Grand Array expanded again, and the black runes' light grew dimmer.

Su Chen looked at the energy storm, a look of determination in his eyes. He turned, looking at Ah Yin in the center of the Array Eye and The women fighting fiercely in the distance, secretly vowing in his heart: No matter the cost, I will guard this land, and I will guard my Sisters.

He raised the god-defying longsword, unleashing his God-Defying Soul Power without reservation. Black light shot up into the sky, interweaving with the black rune light of the God-Defying Grand Array, forming a massive black light pillar that surged to meet the energy storm.

The moment the two energies collided, the heavens and earth changed color, and the sun and moon lost their light.