45: Desperate counterattack, reinforcements are on their way.

Facing the powerful attack from the Cult Master of the Dark Holy Cult, Jun Xiaoyao did not shrink back. He knew that even the slightest fear at this moment would affect the morale of the entire battlefield. The impact force generated by the collision of the white Sword Qi and the black pillar of flame caused Jun Xiaoyao's blood and Qi to surge, but he endured the discomfort, quickly adjusted his Internal Energy, and prepared to meet the attack again.

"Hmph, you have some backbone, but that changes nothing." The Cult Master of the Dark Holy Cult said scornfully, waving his magic staff again. Another, even more powerful black pillar of flame swept towards Jun Xiaoyao. Where the pillar of flame passed, the air seemed to ignite, making a "sizzle" sound. The temperature inside the Ice Cave rapidly increased, and the surrounding ice began to melt.

Jun Xiaoyao gritted his teeth, gathered all his Internal Energy onto his sword, and executed his strongest sword move. A brilliant white sword light shot up into the sky, like a white bolt of lightning, meeting the black pillar of flame. *Boom!* The resulting collision was even more powerful than before, and the strong air current shook everyone nearby, making them stagger. Jun Xiaoyao was blasted backward, crashing heavily into the wall of the Ice Cave, and he couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of fresh blood.

"Master!" Qiao Feng and the others were burning with anxiety when they saw this. However, they were currently locked in a bitter struggle with the experts of the Dark Holy Cult and could not rush to the rescue immediately.

"Young Master Jun!" Bing Xuan also looked worried. He knew that if Jun Xiaoyao suffered a mishap, the battle would become much harder for them. Bing Xuan quickly adjusted his state and unleashed the unique Ice-type ultimate skill of the Ice Cave Guardians. As he moved his hands, the surrounding air quickly condensed, and countless sharp ice cones appeared out of thin air, shooting towards the Cult Master of the Dark Holy Cult like a torrential rain.

The Cult Master of the Dark Holy Cult snorted coldly and waved his magic staff, causing a black spiritual energy shield to appear in front of him. The ice cones shattered upon hitting the shield, turning into puddles of icy water. "You think you can hurt me?" the Cult Master of the Dark Holy Cult said disdainfully, turning his attention to Bing Xuan.

Just as the Cult Master of the Dark Holy Cult was preparing to attack Bing Xuan, Fu Hongxue seized the opportunity and unleashed the ultimate Saber Qi of the Bright Moon Blade of the Horizon. A black Saber Qi shot towards the Cult Master of the Dark Holy Cult’s back like a black shooting star. Sensing the threat behind him, the Cult Master of the Dark Holy Cult flashed his body, easily dodging the strike. But this gave Jun Xiaoyao a chance to catch his breath.

Jun Xiaoyao quickly stood up, circulated his Internal Energy, and rejoined the fight. He, Bing Xuan, and Fu Hongxue joined forces and engaged in a desperate struggle against the Cult Master of the Dark Holy Cult. Although the three combined their efforts, the Cult Master of the Dark Holy Cult was too powerful, and they remained at a disadvantage.

Elsewhere in the Ice Cave, the battle was also extremely fierce. Qiao Feng unleashed the Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms, fighting several Elders of the Dark Holy Cult. Golden palm prints flew across the sky, colliding with the black spiritual energy of the Dark Holy Cult Elders, creating deafening roars. Although Qiao Feng was brave, the opponents were numerous and their strength was considerable, causing him to gradually struggle.

West Gate Blows Snow and Ye Gucheng engaged in a fierce battle with a group of Dark Holy Cult experts. Their swordsmanship was exquisite, and Sword Qi crisscrossed, keeping the enemies at bay. But as the enemies surged like a tide, they also felt immense pressure.

The experts of Beyond Heaven and the Ice Cave Guardians were locked in a chaotic fight with the Cultists of the Dark Holy Cult, resulting in many casualties on both sides. The Ice Cave was a mess; blood stained the ground, and shattered ice fragments flew everywhere.

However, just as everyone was sinking into despair, a sudden clamor of killing shouts came from outside the Ice Cave. "The support team is here!" an Ice Cave Guardian shouted in surprise.

It turned out that Shen Lang had arrived in time, leading the support teams from various factions. After receiving the news, they traveled day and night, finally reaching the Extreme Cold Land at the crucial moment.

"Everyone listen to my command! Follow me and charge in to support Young Master Jun and the others!" Shen Lang shouted loudly.

The morale of the experts from various factions soared, and they rushed into the Ice Cave following Shen Lang. The experts of the Danxia Sect unleashed the Danxia Swordsmanship; their swordsmanship flowed like clouds and water yet concealed deadly intent. The brothers of the Qingfeng Stockade wielded long sabers, displaying unmatched bravery. Experts from other factions also displayed their Divine Abilities, and for a time, the rear ranks of the Dark Holy Cult fell into chaos.

"Oh no, we're surrounded!" a Cultist of the Dark Holy Cult shouted in panic.

The Cult Master of the Dark Holy Cult's expression changed. He hadn't expected the support team to arrive so quickly. "Hmph, good timing! I'll finish you all off together!" the Cult Master of the Dark Holy Cult roared, preparing to deal with Jun Xiaoyao and the others before turning back to face the support team.

Jun Xiaoyao was overjoyed to see the support team arrive. "Everyone hold steady! Reinforcements are here! Let's launch a desperate counterattack!" Jun Xiaoyao shouted loudly, boosting everyone's morale.

Qiao Feng unleashed the strongest stance of the Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms, "Divine Dragon Swings Tail." A huge golden Dragon shadow roared out from his palm, charging toward the Cult Master of the Dark Holy Cult. Fu Hongxue also unleashed the ultimate Profound Truth of the Bright Moon Blade of the Horizon, transforming his Saber Qi into a black light curtain that sealed the retreat path of the Cult Master of the Dark Holy Cult. Meanwhile, Bing Xuan executed the forbidden Cultivation Technique of the Ice Cave Guardians; the surrounding space instantly froze, slowing down the actions of the Cult Master of the Dark Holy Cult.

At the same time, Shen Lang led the support team in a fierce struggle against the Dark Holy Cult's rear forces. The addition of the support team instantly reversed the situation. The Cultists of the Dark Holy Cult began to retreat steadily.

The Cult Master of the Dark Holy Cult felt unprecedented pressure. He knew that if this continued, he would be trapped in a desperate situation. "Retreat!" the Cult Master of the Dark Holy Cult roared, executing a secret technique to forcibly break through the encirclement of Jun Xiaoyao and the others, escaping the Ice Cave with the remaining Cultists.

"Trying to leave? Not so easy!" Qiao Feng and the others wanted to pursue, but Jun Xiaoyao stopped them. "Do not pursue cornered enemies. It is already a great fortune that we managed to repel the Dark Holy Cult this time. Let us first clear the battlefield and treat the injured." Jun Xiaoyao said.

After a fierce battle, everyone successfully repelled the Dark Holy Cult. Although they achieved victory, Beyond Heaven and the various factions also paid a heavy price. Many experts were injured, and many Disciples sacrificed their lives. However, this victory also strengthened everyone's determination to fight the Demonic Path forces.

"We owe a great debt to all of you for your timely support; otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable." Jun Xiaoyao expressed his gratitude to the representatives of the various factions.

"Young Master Jun is too polite. We came here specifically to oppose the Demonic Path, and everyone should naturally work together," said one Sect Head.

"That's right. Although we repelled the Dark Holy Cult this time, the Demonic Path forces are still rampant, and we cannot lower our guard," said the Patriarch of another aristocratic family.

Jun Xiaoyao nodded and said, "Everyone is right. We must quickly establish an Alliance to jointly resist the Demonic Path. The treasures within the Ice Cave will also become important aid in our fight against the Demonic Path."

Next, Jun Xiaoyao and the others began clearing the battlefield and treating the injured. At the same time, they were discussing the specifics of forming the Alliance. After this crisis, the relationships between the various factions became closer. However, although the Dark Holy Cult temporarily retreated, they surely won't give up easily. What new schemes and tricks will they devise in the future? Can Beyond Heaven and the various factions successfully form an Alliance and jointly resist the threat of the Demonic Path? The situation in the Jianghu remains full of variables, waiting for everyone to explore and respond to...