97: One glance, a lifetime

However, at this moment, the two suddenly saw a streak of light rushing toward them from ahead.

This dazzling crimson streak of light was incredibly fast, and a figure could be vaguely seen within it.

“What is that?” Yao Yian looked confused, but the twin star mirror did not make him change direction.

Instead, it directed him to continue forward, charging toward that streak of light.

He could only brace himself and charge forward; although he had never seen this person, with such a presence, the opponent's strength was bound to be astonishing.

When Tang Heng looked over, his eyes instantly widened, and his legs began to go weak uncontrollably.

He nearly fell off his Flying Sword, as if he had recalled something unpleasant.

“That's...!”

“The Scarlet Butcher!!!”

“Boom—”

The friction between that crimson streak of light and the air produced a powerful sonic boom.

The Scarlet Butcher stood atop her ceremonial blades, moving with extreme speed, like a thunderous gale.

The Aether Coral Fortress Cultivators chasing the two from a distance also noticed this scene.

They looked at this red streak of light and immediately saw a stunningly beautiful female Cultivator within it, filling them with joy.

What a stroke of luck! A top-tier babe delivered right to them!

If they captured her, the Fortress Master would surely shower them with rewards!

So, the many Aether Coral Fortress Cultivators prepared to spread out and form an array to intercept her.

However, they found that the crimson streak of light was heading straight for them without any intention of changing its path.

“Great! This saves us some trouble!”

“Come on! I can't wait!”

“Hahaha, what a reckless woman!”

Meanwhile, Yao Yian was getting closer and closer to the crimson streak of light ahead; he could already see the other person slightly raising her fair, white arm.

She seemed about to activate some Cultivation Technique.

Just then, the twin star mirror suddenly issued a command.

“Right!”

Yao Yian quickly changed direction, and in an instant, his path veered.

Tang Heng was not slow either; his figure shifted as he also retreated to the other side.

Whoosh.

The crimson light shone as a figure flashed past, the sonic boom deafening.

The Scarlet Butcher seemed to have no time for the two; seeing them sensibly veer out of her way, her jade-like arm slowly lowered.

She merely shot past between Yao Yian and Tang Heng at high speed.

In a flash, Yao Yian looked over.

With this fleeting glimpse, he saw her devastatingly beautiful face, like a Fairy from the Nine Heavens descending to the mortal realm.

And on that peerless face was an expression of extreme coldness, like a thousand-year-old icy pool.

One glance, ten thousand years.

What a beautiful little Fairy!

But he had no time to think further; following the instructions from the twin star mirror, he quickly fled downward.

Behind him, the Scarlet Butcher charged fiercely into the group of chasing Aether Coral Fortress Cultivators.

Come on, come on!

The eyes of these Aether Coral Fortress Cultivators were filled with various emotions, their gazes burning as they looked ahead.

Among them, standing at the very front were five Spirit Manifestation Realm Cultivators.

With a clang, nine black ceremonial blades appeared before the Scarlet Butcher.

The next moment, these black ceremonial blades began to spin, transforming into nine light wheels that slashed forward.

“Not good!”

“Defend together! Quick!”

Xin Huaishi shouted, immediately giving the order.

The many Aether Coral Fortress Cultivators suddenly felt the Aura of death rushing toward them.

They hastily activated various defensive Spells and techniques, trying to block the opponent's attack.

But soon, the light wheels slashed down like a thunderous gale, and screams rang out.

Bang, bang, bang—countless blood blossoms splattered.

Nine fatal black lights instantly cut into the crowd of Cultivators; wherever they went, blades were merciless, and blood flowed like a river in an instant.

In the blink of an eye, over a hundred Aether Coral Fortress Cultivators were sliced into pieces, dying violent deaths as blood stained the sky in a gruesome display.

The five Spirit Manifestation Realm Cultivators also used secret techniques to resist, yet their defenses were easily breached by the light wheels... Squelch, squelch, squelch... A single Move instantly slaughtered over a hundred Cultivators, causing the mangled remains of the Aether Coral Fortress Cultivators to fall from the sky like locusts, flesh and blood flying everywhere.

Yao Yian and Tang Heng were dumbfounded by the sight, their hearts pounding wildly.

What kind of little Fairy was this? She was clearly a great god of slaughter!

After snapping out of it, Yao Yian and Tang Heng looked ahead again and were immediately startled once more.

Behind the Scarlet Butcher, twelve streaks of light quickly appeared, each containing a Cultivator in extraordinary attire.

Some held longswords, looking majestic and overbearing; some wore dark gold battle armor, looking heroic; others held jade flutes, looking elegant and unrestrained... So many extraordinary Cultivators racing from afar on Flying Swords together, their Aura was so terrifying that even the Void Realm seemed to tremble.

“Let's go, quickly!”

Yao Yian and Tang Heng's expressions changed drastically as they accelerated toward the ground almost simultaneously.

Both of them felt an indescribably powerful Aura from these people—a heaven-toppling, Bloodthirsty Evil Qi.

Without even guessing, they knew those people were surely the renowned Evil Path Prodigies of this Epoch Battlefield!

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh... Streaks of light flashed past, and those Evil Path Prodigies had no intention of paying them any mind.

To those people, Tang Heng and Yao Yian were like tiny ants.

They all chased after the Scarlet Butcher at incredible speeds.

Soon, they disappeared from sight.

“Just what kind of existence is this Scarlet Butcher?”

“Why has she caused such a widespread commotion? To think so many Evil Path Prodigies are competing to chase her?”

Tang Heng took a risk and rushed toward Xin Huaishi's side, activating a technique to take several spatial rings from his mangled remains.

However, they didn't have much time to think, as another wave of Aether Coral Fortress Cultivators was chasing after them.

He then looked at Yao Yian; he said nothing, yet it seemed he had said a lot.

Yao Yian hesitated for only a moment before the two continued flying toward the Primordial Secret Realm.

Only by entering this Secret Realm would they have a slim chance of survival!

Meanwhile, from within the twelve streaks of light following the Scarlet Butcher, an angry voice rang out.

“What kind of freak is this Scarlet Butcher? Even under our joint attack, she still manages to leave with such ease!”

A young man's face was full of rage, Devilish Qi crackling and burning around his body.

“I don't know. That person is incredibly difficult to deal with!”

“The entire Chaotic Land has been slaughtered once over. Why are you only acting now? What were you doing before?”

Another Cultivator questioned coldly, his gaze sweeping over the others like a torch, seemingly full of resentment.

“Do you think we wanted this? Things changed too quickly, and we all underestimated this person's strength!”

Someone sighed bitterly, their expression revealing an indescribable helplessness.

A burly Cultivator said, “Enough. Since we've come together this time, killing this person is imperative!”

“Don't. Killing her outright would be such a waste. She'd be perfect as my lust-venting Puppet! Jie jie jie.”

A certain Cultivator with a distorted face suddenly grinned hideously, his tone dripping with a hint of sinister intent that made one's skin crawl.

“Haha, I have an idea too. When the time comes, we'll swarm her and make her wish she were dead!”

“Looking at her escape route, she's definitely trying to find a way into that Secret Realm.”

“Those two useless fools, Situ Xiaohao and Wan Zhan, died miserably at the hands of this Scarlet Butcher even when working together. They've already embarrassed us enough.”

“Pah, those two trash were actually ranked 69th and 72nd among the top Cultivators.”

“Everyone, don't hold back. If we don't give it our all and let this person escape the Epoch Battlefield, the consequences will be endless!”

Hearing this, everyone nodded.

“Rumble!”

The next moment, the many Cultivators exerted their power simultaneously, each performing hand seals as countless Spell Moves surged toward the Scarlet Butcher.

With a buzz, the nine ceremonial blades changed form, composing a shield to block the attacks from behind.

Although her speed slowed significantly due to this harassment,

she still maintained an extremely high speed, as if she never felt fatigue.

Her eyes remained cold, devoid of any emotion.

With a soft pop, the space around her suddenly distorted.

“Spatial Sword Intent! Slanted Moon Rippling Wave Slash!!!”

“Die!” Behind her, an Evil Path Prodigy flickered into existence and fiercely drew his sword to strike...