14: A desperate counterattack, turning the tide of the battle.

After Jun Xiaoyao quickly informed Marshal of the Unruly and the others of the plan using a message talisman, he dedicated himself entirely to controlling the situation. At this moment, the shouts of battle shook the heavens. Relying on their advantage in numbers and Realm, the Tian Xuan Sect gradually formed a siege around Beyond Heaven. However, the people of Beyond Heaven were all seasoned veterans, relying on exquisite coordination and tenacious fighting spirit to hold on desperately.

The battle between Marshal of the Unruly and Mysterious Mechanism Master entered a fierce stage. The long sword in Mysterious Mechanism Master's hand danced, and streaks of golden Sword Qi crisscrossed, slashing wildly towards Marshal of the Unruly like sharp blades. Black Qi currents surged around Marshal of the Unruly, transforming into an indestructible shield that blocked the Sword Qi one by one. At the same time, seizing the opportunity, he quickly formed seals with both hands, and several black stone pillars suddenly erupted from the ground, thrusting toward Mysterious Mechanism Master. Mysterious Mechanism Master flashed, easily dodging the pillars, and immediately charged at Marshal of the Unruly with even greater speed, thrusting his long sword straight at his throat. Marshal of the Unruly sidestepped, narrowly avoiding the fatal blow, and simultaneously struck back with a palm, sending out a black Palm Print that collided with Mysterious Mechanism Master's Spiritual Power, generating a massive explosion.

West Gate Blows Snow, Ye Gucheng, Thirteen Swallows, and Li Xunhuan stood back-to-back, forming a Sword Array, moving freely among the Tian Xuan Sect's experts. West Gate Blows Snow's sword was fierce and sharp, every strike carrying the power to split mountains and shatter stones; Ye Gucheng's sword was elegant and agile, his Sword Moves flowing like water, making them impossible to guard against; Thirteen Swallows' Thirteen Swords of Life Taking became increasingly sharp, with heavy Sword Shadows that seemed capable of shredding everything around them; Li Xunhuan, meanwhile, assisted everyone with his Flying Dagger while searching for enemy weaknesses, preparing to deliver a fatal blow. The four of them cooperated tacitly, making it difficult for the Tian Xuan Sect experts to break through their defense line for a time.

Fu Hongxue, meanwhile, faced several Grandmaster-level experts from the Tian Xuan Sect alone. His expression was stern, and the long saber in his hand was like the Grim Reaper's scythe; every swing brought forth a cloud of blood mist. The Saber Qi of the “Bright Moon Blade of the Horizon” surged everywhere. Those Grandmaster-level experts could only parry under his saber, completely unable to fight back. Relying on the powerful strength gained after his Breakthrough, Fu Hongxue forcefully carved out a bloody path amidst the heavy encirclement.

The experts of Qingfeng Pavilion, led by Xu Ziling, cooperated closely with the people of Beyond Heaven. Qingfeng Pavilion's Clear Wind Sword Art was known for its agility and lightness; the Sword Moves were continuous, like a gentle breeze, yet they concealed deadly intent. They weaved through the Tian Xuan Sect's ranks, specifically attacking the enemy's weak points, forming a pincer movement with Beyond Heaven, causing significant trouble for the Tian Xuan Sect.

However, the Tian Xuan Sect possessed profound heritage after all, and as the battle continued, the Beyond Heaven members gradually felt the strain. Just then, Zhao Gao had mobilized all the Luowang Assassinss available. These assassins were hidden in the mountains and forests surrounding the battlefield, awaiting Jun Xiaoyao's command.

Jun Xiaoyao closely monitored the battlefield situation. He saw that the Tian Xuan Sect, in their haste to defeat Beyond Heaven, had committed almost all their strength to the frontal assault, leaving a noticeable void in the rear. “Now!” Jun Xiaoyao gave the order, and Zhao Gao immediately sent out the signal.

In an instant, countless Luowang Assassinss poured out of the mountains and forests. Like ghosts, they swiftly charged toward the rear of the Tian Xuan Sect. The Luowang Assassinss were well-trained and agile, their weapons gleaming coldly. They split into several small teams; some were responsible for cutting off the Tian Xuan Sect's retreat, while others charged directly toward their command center, attempting to disrupt their formation.

“Oh no, we have enemies in the rear!” a Tian Xuan Sect Disciple shouted in panic.

Mysterious Mechanism Master's heart tightened upon hearing the shout. He knew that if the rear was disrupted, the tide of the battle would rapidly turn against them. But he was currently entangled with Marshal of the Unruly and could not break free to support the rear. “You must defend the rear, do not let your formation be broken!” Mysterious Mechanism Master shouted loudly.

However, the Luowang Assassinss attacked fiercely, and the Tian Xuan Sect's rear defense rapidly collapsed under their onslaught. The Luowang Assassinss moved as if entering an uninhabited land, slaughtering the Tian Xuan Sect Disciples at will. Confusion began to spread through the Tian Xuan Sect's ranks, and many gaps appeared in the previously tight encirclement.

Seeing this, Xu Ziling seized the opportunity and shouted, “Brothers of Qingfeng Pavilion, charge with me!” The experts of Qingfeng Pavilion joined forces with the people of Beyond Heaven, launching a full-scale counterattack while the Tian Xuan Sect was in chaos.

West Gate Blows Snow unleashed the ultimate Sword Move of “Flying Immortal from Beyond the Heavens,” and an extremely brilliant streak of Sword Light shot into the sky, seemingly tearing the firmament apart. This Sword Light rushed toward Mysterious Mechanism Master at incredible speed. Mysterious Mechanism Master felt an unprecedented threat and had no choice but to temporarily abandon his attack on Marshal of the Unruly, focusing all his strength on resisting West Gate Blows Snow's Sword Move.

Ye Gucheng, Thirteen Swallows, and Li Xunhuan also unleashed their strongest offensive methods, joining the Qingfeng Pavilion experts in slaughtering the group of Tian Xuan Sect masters. Fu Hongxue was like a Demon God descended to the world; with every swing of his long saber, Tian Xuan Sect Disciples fell one after another.

Under the joint counterattack of Beyond Heaven and Qingfeng Pavilion, the Tian Xuan Sect's forces were thrown into complete disarray. Some Disciples began to feel fear and wanted to flee. Mysterious Mechanism Master saw the situation spiraling out of control, his heart filled with unwillingness, but he was powerless to reverse the tide.

“Retreat!” Mysterious Mechanism Master had no choice but to issue the order to withdraw. Upon hearing the command, the Tian Xuan Sect Disciples fled toward the rear. However, the Luowang Assassinss had already cut off their escape route, trapping the Tian Xuan Sect Disciples in a desperate situation.

“Trying to leave? Not so easy!” Marshal of the Unruly roared, leading the Beyond Heaven members in a triumphant pursuit. In an instant, the Tian Xuan Sect Disciples suffered heavy casualties. Mysterious Mechanism Master, accompanied by a few experts, struggled to carve out a bloody path and fled in disarray.

In this battle, Beyond Heaven and Qingfeng Pavilion achieved a great victory. On the battlefield, Tian Xuan Sect Disciples lay dead across the fields, blood flowing like rivers. Although the Beyond Heaven members also suffered casualties, they successfully repelled the Tian Xuan Sect's attack, protected the treasure, and seized a large amount of supplies and Magic Treasures from the Tian Xuan Sect.

“This time, thanks to everyone's efforts, especially the assistance from Qingfeng Pavilion, my Beyond Heaven is immensely grateful.” Jun Xiaoyao expressed his gratitude to Master of Clear Wind, the Pavilion Master of Qingfeng Pavilion, through special means.

“After Young Master Xu and I spoke in detail, I knew that Beyond Heaven was a force for justice. This alliance to jointly oppose the Tian Xuan Sect is also for the sake of maintaining peace on the continent. If there is ever a need in the future, Qingfeng Pavilion will definitely provide full support,” Master of Clear Wind replied.

Following this battle, Beyond Heaven's reputation became even more resounding across the continent, and various forces no longer dared to underestimate Beyond Heaven's strength. Jun Xiaoyao knew well that although they had successfully repelled the Tian Xuan Sect this time, the future path of Beyond Heaven was still full of challenges.

“System, how many Summon Points did I obtain after this battle?” Jun Xiaoyao asked the System.

“Host successfully repelled a powerful enemy this time and obtained 1000 Summon Points,” the System replied.

“Initiate summon,” Jun Xiaoyao said without hesitation.

In the secret chamber, light shone once more, and space twisted even more intensely. After the light dissipated, a figure appeared before Jun Xiaoyao.

Summoned Character: Xiang Shaolong

Origin World: A Step into the Past

Realm: Grandmaster Initial Stage

Martial Skills and Cultivation Techniques: Proficient in combining various modern combat techniques with ancient martial arts, skilled in Mechanism Arts, Military Strategy, possessing extensive knowledge and outstanding adaptability, and capable of quickly finding solutions in complex situations.

“Greetings, Master,” Xiang Shaolong said respectfully, kneeling on one knee.

“Xiang Shaolong, although my Beyond Heaven has repelled the Tian Xuan Sect, we still face many challenges. With your insights, do you have any suggestions?” Jun Xiaoyao looked at this individual from a special world, hoping he could bring new ideas.

Xiang Shaolong stood up, pondered briefly, and then said, “Master, although Beyond Heaven is now famous, a large tree attracts the wind. We can use this victory to integrate various resources and strengthen our own infrastructure. At the same time, relying on my Mechanism Arts, we can build powerful Defensive Mechanisms to enhance Beyond Heaven's defensive capabilities. In terms of strategy, we also need to be more cautious, planning ahead to deal with all possible situations.”

Jun Xiaoyao nodded, feeling that Xiang Shaolong's words were very accurate. He decided to let Xiang Shaolong be responsible for building defensive mechanisms and simultaneously participate in Beyond Heaven's strategic planning.

Meanwhile, in other parts of the continent, various factions reacted differently upon learning that the Tian Xuan Sect had been repelled by Beyond Heaven. Some forces that were previously hostile toward Beyond Heaven began to re-evaluate Beyond Heaven's strength and no longer dared to provoke them easily. Conversely, some smaller forces expressed willingness to attach themselves to Beyond Heaven, seeking protection.

Jun Xiaoyao understood that this was a great opportunity for Beyond Heaven to grow and expand, but it also came with immense risks. He had to respond cautiously to lead Beyond Heaven toward a more brilliant future. In the days to come, how will Beyond Heaven utilize the opportunities brought by this victory? And what new challenges will they face? Jun Xiaoyao and his Beyond Heaven members are welcoming everything the future holds with full enthusiasm and firm belief...