88: Fighting to escape

The Mysterious Person fought side by side with Qiao Feng and the others, doing their utmost to withstand the frantic attacks of the Cult Master of the Dark Holy Cult.

Seeing that the flame marrow crystal had been taken by Qiao Feng and the others, the Cult Master of the Dark Holy Cult grew red-eyed with rage. They waved their magic wand frantically, and the black Spiritual Qi vortex grew increasingly powerful, resembling a massive black hole attempting to swallow everything in its vicinity.

The sword in the Mysterious Person's hand shone with brilliant light, and Sword Qi crisscrossed as they engaged in a life-or-death struggle against the black Spiritual Qi vortex.

While defending, they shouted to Qiao Feng, "You all take the flame marrow crystal and leave first; I will hold them off here!"

Qiao Feng knew well that this was not the time for refusal. He nodded and said, "Very well, Senior, take care. We will wait for you at the place of the Seal!"

Having said that, Qiao Feng led the group as they retreated rapidly toward the direction of the lava lake passage.

The members of the Blood Demon Hall and the Nether Ghost Sect retreated while continuously unleashing Cultivation Techniques to attack the Cultists of the Dark Holy Cult, preventing them from pursuing.

The Blood Demon unleashed the forbidden Blood Demon Cultivation Technique; their blood-red Spiritual Qi surged throughout their body, transforming into streams of blood blades that shot toward the enemy.

The Sect Master of the Nether Ghost Sect summoned even more powerful Ghost Spirits. The Ghost Spirits exuded dense black Yin Qi, and wherever they went, the Cultists of the Dark Holy Cult were eroded by the Yin Qi, causing their movements to slow.

West Gate Blows Snow and Ye Gucheng combined their swords, their Sword Qi like a rainbow, as they covered the rear for the group.

Their movements were like lightning, and their Sword Qi crisscrossed, beating back the enemies who attempted to approach.

Fu Hongxue swung his long saber, the Saber Qi of the "Bright Moon Blade of the Horizon" biting and cold. Every strike carried the determination to kill, making the enemies dare not approach easily.

The Man in Black Robe quickly formed Seals with his hands, and ice-blue runes flew out continuously, forming an ice-blue barrier behind the group to block the pursuit of the Dark Holy Cult members.

The Woman in White played her jade flute, and white light enveloped the group, providing defensive support while disrupting the minds of the enemies.

The Mysterious Person faced the Cult Master of the Dark Holy Cult and the Mysterious Figure alone, bearing immense pressure.

However, their swordsmanship was superb, and their movements were erratic and elusive, making them difficult for the enemy to track.

The Cult Master of the Dark Holy Cult and the Mysterious Figure attacked in tandem, yet they were unable to break through the Mysterious Person's defense.

The Mysterious Person seized the opportunity and unleashed a fierce sword technique.

Their sword blossoms flickered, and a stream of Sword Qi transformed into a winding Dragon of light, rushing toward the Cult Master of the Dark Holy Cult and the Mysterious Figure.

Wherever the Dragon of light passed, space seemed to be torn asunder, emitting a piercing sound.

The Cult Master of the Dark Holy Cult and the Mysterious Figure changed countenance drastically; they hurriedly concentrated all their strength to defend.

With a loud "Boom!", the Dragon of light collided with the attacks of the two, erupting with a powerful shockwave that blasted a massive crater into the surrounding ground.

Taking advantage of the enemies being temporarily suppressed by the attack, the Mysterious Person turned and chased in the direction of Qiao Feng and the others.

Their speed was extremely fast, and they caught up with the group in an instant.

"Go quickly, they will be catching up soon," the Mysterious Person said.

The group quickened their pace, rapidly leaving the lava lake along the passage.

Along the way, the group vigilantly kept an eye on the movements behind them, fearing that the members of the Dark Holy Cult would pursue again.

After some rushing, the group finally shook off the pursuit of the Dark Holy Cult and arrived at a secluded valley.

This was the place of the Seal for the southern bright fire pearl recorded in the ancient texts.

The Mysterious Person looked at the surroundings and nodded, "This is indeed the place to Seal the southern bright fire pearl. Now that we have the flame marrow crystal, it is time to prepare for the Seal."

The old man took out the ancient text and carefully perused the records regarding the Seal.

"According to the ancient text, to Seal the southern bright fire pearl, one must use the flame marrow crystal as a catalyst to set up a special array, and then have someone with deep Internal Energy place the southern bright fire pearl into the center of the array to activate the Seal."

Qiao Feng looked at the group and said, "Let me do it; I am willing to attempt to activate the Seal."

The Mysterious Person looked at Qiao Feng, a flash of approval crossing their eyes. "Very well, your Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms are immensely forceful, and your Internal Energy is deep; you are indeed the best candidate. However, the sealing process is extremely perilous; you must be prepared."

Qiao Feng took a deep breath and nodded. "I understand; for the sake of the peace of Jianghu, it is my duty."

The group began to set up the array according to the records in the ancient text.

On the open ground of the valley, they used the flame marrow crystal and some special Materials to lay out a complex array.

The lines of the array flickered with strange light, as if echoing the surrounding Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi.

Once everything was ready, Qiao Feng walked to the center of the array and took out the southern bright fire pearl.

The southern bright fire pearl emitted a scorching light and was extremely high in temperature, but relying on his deep Internal Energy, Qiao Feng held it firmly.

"I am going to begin," Qiao Feng said.

He circulated his entire Internal Energy, injecting it into the southern bright fire pearl, and then, following the method recorded in the ancient text, activated the array.

In an instant, the array shone brilliantly, and a massive beam of light shot into the sky, enveloping the southern bright fire pearl within it.

However, just as the Seal was about to be completed, suddenly, dark clouds gathered in the sky, and a massive bolt of black lightning tore through the sky, striking straight toward the array.

"Not good, someone is interfering with the Seal!" the Mysterious Person's expression changed drastically as they shouted.

Who exactly is interfering with the Seal? Can Qiao Feng and the others successfully complete the Seal of the southern bright fire pearl at this critical moment? The situation in Jianghu is becoming increasingly tense, and everything awaits for them to reveal...