50: Chapter 50 Thunder Magic Descending from the Sky!

The Transcendents' offensive was unstoppable.

Energy of various colors exploded at the edge of the oasis, and the Blood Moon Cult's defensive line collapsed at the first touch.

"Kill! Kill all these cultists!"

"Don't let a single one escape!"

The Transcendents' morale was high, and they fought with increasing bravery, getting closer and closer to the altar.

However, just at this moment—

"Hum!"

A strange aura suddenly erupted from the direction of the altar!

The aura was vast, cold, and chilling, causing all the Transcendents to freeze in their tracks simultaneously.

"What is going on?!"

The Green-robed Old Man's pupils contracted sharply, and he stared fixedly at the direction of the altar.

The next second, those Blood Moon Cult monsters that were fleeing suddenly began to wail in pain!

"Ah—!!!"

"No, don't—!"

Piercing screams rose one after another.

Their bodies began to twist and mutate crazily!

Some grew new limbs, some had their heads twisted and deformed, and some simply sprawled on the ground, completely losing their human shape.

Their sizes ballooned, and their auras climbed steadily!

Seventh Order, Eighth Order, Ninth Order—

Many even surged directly to the Calamity Level!

In just a few seconds, hundreds of Blood Moon Cult monsters had completely transformed into even more terrifying and insane existences.

They no longer fled, but turned back to face the Transcendents, blocking their path forward.

Each of their auras was extremely formidable, completely incomparable to the monsters from just a moment ago!

The Transcendents' faces instantly turned pale.

"W-what is going on?!"

"How did their auras suddenly become so strong?!"

Panicked voices rose one after another.

The five Calamity Level powerhouses also stopped in their tracks, their expressions becoming grave.

The Green-robed Old Man frowned deeply and said in a deep voice, "These monsters are not right; their auras have surged too ridiculously."

The middle-aged man also put away his smile, his face ashen, "Eighth Order, Ninth Order, and even Calamity Level... What the hell is going on?"

Just at this moment—

"Hahahaha!"

A burst of wild laughter came from the direction of the altar.

High Priest Blood Butcher rose into the air, hovering mid-air, his dark red robe flapping in the wind.

His aura was extremely terrifying; he had clearly stepped half a foot into the Catastrophe Level!

"You foolish fellows, do you really think you came here to annihilate us?"

High Priest Blood Butcher's voice boomed like thunder, exploding over the oasis.

"You are nothing but offerings delivered to our doorstep!"

"I am about to ascend to the Catastrophe Level. As long as I sacrifice you, the blood demon crystal will be fully activated, and I will be able to completely step into the Catastrophe Level, or even charge straight to the Sovereign rank!"

"By then, let's see who can stop me!"

His eyes were filled with madness, and a ferocious smile hung on the corners of his mouth.

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the five Calamity Level Transcendents changed.

"Ascend to the Catastrophe Level?!"

"He actually used the blood demon crystal to obtain such a huge boost?!"

"This is trouble. This guy was already difficult to deal with, and now he's even harder."

The Green-robed Old Man frowned deeply and said in a deep voice, "Everyone, be careful. Do not underestimate the enemy."

However, High Priest Blood Butcher did not give them any time to think. He waved his hand violently and shouted, "Kill them for me! Sacrifice all these fellows!"

"Roar—!!!"

Hundreds of mutated monsters roared simultaneously, rushing toward the Transcendents like a tidal wave!

"Engage!"

The Green-robed Old Man shouted explosively.

The five Calamity Level powerhouses erupted with full force, and a more intense battle began.

Energy flew wildly at the scene, the sky collapsing and the earth splitting!

Formidable energy exploded, shockwaves swept in all directions, and the terrifying pressure felt like mountains collapsing!

Energy of various colors intertwined, and explosions rang out continuously.

"Retreat! Retreat!"

Those weaker Transcendents turned pale and began to retreat one after another, fearing they would be caught in the crossfire.

In a battle of this level, they didn't even have the qualifications to intervene.

However, as time passed, the situation of the five Calamity Level powerhouses became increasingly precarious.

These monsters' strength was extremely formidable.

Although for these veteran Calamity Level, fighting ten at once was not a problem.

But the problem was that there were too many of these monsters.

Moreover, they were fearless of death; one batch was beaten back, and another rushed up.

Even more terrifyingly, they seemed to be constantly drawing power through the blood demon crystal, growing stronger the more they fought!

"Damn it, there's no end to these things!" the middle-aged man panted heavily, his body already covered with several wounds.

The Green-robed Old Man's expression also grew increasingly ugly, "They are drawing power from the blood demon crystal, getting stronger as they fight. If this continues, we will be dragged to our deaths!"

The black-clad woman gritted her teeth and said, "We must find a way to destroy the altar, otherwise it will be endless!"

Everyone was shocked.

What kind of hellish situation was this?

Could these Blood Moon Cult fellows actually use the blood demon crystal to forcibly raise their strength to this degree?

But was the power of one blood demon crystal really enough to support so many people in elevating simultaneously, and even make them stronger the more they fought?

Or was there some even more terrifying existence providing power from behind the scenes?

They couldn't figure it out.

But they were very clear that they were already losing the ability to cope.

If they kept fighting, they would be dragged to death alive.

"Retreat!" the middle-aged man gritted his teeth and said, "If we keep fighting, we'll all end up dying here!"

The Green-robed Old Man nodded, "Agreed. Retreat first, then go back to gather more people before coming again!"

However, the young man suddenly pointed toward the direction of the altar, his face changing drastically, "Look!"

Everyone followed his gaze.

They saw that on the altar, the blood demon crystal was emitting an increasingly bright dark red light.

"Hahahaha!"

High Priest Blood Butcher's laughter rang out again, even more insane and smug.

"Want to run? Too late!"

"Do you think I would let you leave alive?"

"Today, all of you will become offerings for the blood demon crystal!"

He suddenly formed a seal with both hands, and the blood light on the altar flared intensely!

"The sacrifice begins!"

As soon as his voice fell, a huge magic array appeared on the ground, enveloping everyone.

At the same time, a terrifying suction force suddenly erupted from the magic array!

The suction was like a black hole, frantically pulling at all the life energy in the surroundings.

The Transcendents felt the power within them beginning to drain away; their bodies grew weaker and weaker, and their faces paler and paler.

"Damn it, he's sacrificing us!" the middle-aged man roared.

"Run! Get out of here!" The Green-robed Old Man rushed desperately outward, but the suction force was too strong, and his speed became slower and slower.

And the monsters' offensive became even more frenzied.

They had long since completely lost their reason, not caring about their own lives at all.

They only wanted to hold the Transcendents back and let them become offerings for the ritual.

"It's over... We're all going to die here..."

"I don't want to die... I don't want to die..."

A sense of despair spread through the crowd.

On the high rock platform.

Shen Qingci stood on the edge, looking at the situation below, her brows slightly furrowed.

"This is trouble..."

She muttered to herself.

That blood demon crystal was almost completely activated, and the Immortal Level consciousness was becoming more and more active.

If it continued like this, that Immortal Level would soon awaken completely.

She sighed, feeling somewhat helpless.

Although it was not yet the best time, there was no other way; it seemed she really had to act.

Thinking this, she took a deep breath and prepared to move.

Just at this moment.

"Boom—!!!"

A huge purple thunder pillar suddenly descended violently from high in the sky!

The thunder pillar was like heavenly punishment, like divine wrath.

Wherever it passed, the air was ionized, and the ground was blasted into a huge crater!

Hundreds of mutated monsters, without even having time to scream, were turned into fly ash directly in the thunder!

Even the magic array on the ground was blasted to pieces, and the sacrifice stopped immediately.

For a moment, the entire scene was shocked!

Whether it was the desperate Transcendents, the frenzied Blood Moon Cultists, or even Shen Qingci standing on the high ground.

Everyone's movements froze simultaneously, and they all looked in unison toward the direction from which the thunder pillar had struck.

Just at this moment, a figure descended from the sky and landed steadily on the ground.

It was a black figure.

He wore a black hooded jacket, a black mask, and the hood was pulled very low.

His face could not be seen, his age could not be seen, and one could not even tell his gender.

On his shoulder hovered a half-meter-tall Eerie Creature, its six arthropod limbs entwined with purple electric arcs.

By his feet followed a small silver-gray beast, its heterochromatic pupils emitting a cold, eerie light.

He just stood there, relaxed and casual, as if taking a walk in his own backyard.

Then, they heard a contemptuous and playful voice come from under the mask:

"What are you playing at? It's so lively; you wouldn't mind including me, would you?"