89: All-out protection

Black lightning, swift as a dragon, struck directly toward the formation, appearing as if it would hit Qiao Feng, who was in the middle of performing the Seal.

The Mysterious Person reacted extremely quickly, swinging the sword in his hand upward, releasing a brilliant Sword Qi that shot into the sky to meet the black lightning.

"Boom!" The Sword Qi collided with the black lightning, erupting with a deafening roar, and the powerful shockwave caused the surrounding air to distort.

"Everyone, be careful! Someone is sabotaging the Seal from the shadows; we must not let the Seal fail!" the Mysterious Person shouted while blocking the aftermath of the black lightning.

Fu Hongxue quickly drew his long saber, looking around vigilantly in an attempt to find the enemy hidden in the shadows.

The Saber Qi of the Bright Moon Blade of the Horizon crisscrossed around him, forming a defensive barrier.

West Gate Blows Snow and Ye Gucheng combined their swords, their Sword Qi like a rainbow; their figures moved like lightning as they wove through the valley, searching for traces of the enemy.

The Man in Black Robe quickly formed Seals with both hands, and ice-blue runes flew continuously from his body, weaving into a massive ice-blue shield in the air that enveloped the formation and Qiao Feng, strengthening the defense of the Seal.

The Woman in White played her jade flute; the melody was melodic yet hurried, and white light surged like a tide, not only reinforcing the shield but also attempting to disrupt the enemy's perception.

The members of the Blood Demon Hall and the Nether Ghost Sect also unleashed their respective ultimate techniques.

The Blood Demon waved his hands, and blood-red threads of spiritual power slithered around like poisonous snakes, attempting to entangle any enemies that might appear.

The Sect Master of the Nether Ghost Sect waved his staff, summoning a group of powerful Ghost Spirits; the Ghost Spirits let out eerie cries as they searched the valley for the enemy's aura.

However, the enemy seemed to be hidden extremely well, and for a moment, no one could find any trace of them.

Yet, the black lightning did not stop its attack, striking toward the formation one bolt after another.

The Mysterious Person blocked with all his might; his clothes were torn by the aftermath of the lightning, revealing streaks of blood, but his gaze remained incredibly resolute.

Inside the formation, Qiao Feng sensed the crisis outside, but he knew well that he could not afford to be distracted at this moment.

He gritted his teeth and concentrated all his energy on maintaining the progress of the Seal.

The southern bright fire pearl shone brightly within the formation, its scorching temperature rising continuously as it contended with the black lightning from outside.

Suddenly, an eerie laugh echoed from one side of the valley.

"Haha, do you think you can successfully Seal the southern bright fire pearl like this? That is simply wishful thinking!"

Following the laughter, the Cult Master of the Dark Holy Cult and the Mysterious Figure appeared before everyone, bringing a group of experts with them.

"It really is you!" Qiao Feng said angrily. "You have repeatedly sabotaged us; what exactly is your goal?"

The Cult Master of the Dark Holy Cult sneered, "The southern bright fire pearl contains immense power. With it, my Dark Holy Cult will be able to dominate the Jianghu and rule this continent. None of you can stop me today!"

Having said that, the Cult Master of the Dark Holy Cult waved his magic wand, and a column of black spiritual power blasted toward the formation.

The Mysterious Figure also formed Seals with both hands, and black mist condensed into a massive black demonic hand that reached toward Qiao Feng.

The Mysterious Person watched the enemy's attack, a flash of determination in his eyes.

He unleashed his strongest sword technique; the sword shone with brilliant light, and the Sword Qi transformed into a massive wing of light, meeting the black spiritual power column and the black demonic hand.

"You group of evil scoundrels, don't think you will succeed!"

The wing of light collided with the black spiritual power column and the black demonic hand, erupting in dazzling light.

For a moment, light flickered in the valley, and spiritual power overflowed everywhere.

Under the powerful shockwave, the Mysterious Person's body was sent flying backward, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.

Seeing this, Qiao Feng and the others were greatly alarmed.

Fu Hongxue, West Gate Blows Snow, and Ye Gucheng immediately charged toward the members of the Dark Holy Cult, attempting to stop them from continuing to sabotage the Seal.

Fu Hongxue brandished his long saber, his Saber Qi like a black ribbon of silk, slashing toward the experts of the Dark Holy Cult.

West Gate Blows Snow and Ye Gucheng unleashed their swords together, their Sword Qi crisscrossing as they engaged in a fierce battle with the enemy.

The Man in Black Robe increased the power of the rune shield, and the ice-blue light almost enveloped the entire valley.

The Woman in White played a more impassioned melody, and the white light, like falling meteors, smashed toward the members of the Dark Holy Cult.

The members of the Blood Demon Hall and the Nether Ghost Sect also joined the battle, engaging in a desperate fight to the death with the members of the Dark Holy Cult.

The Blood Demon unleashed his forbidden Blood Demon Cultivation Technique, his own strength instantly increasing several times over, and his blood-red spiritual power, like a roaring Vicious Beast, charged toward the Cult Master of the Dark Holy Cult.

The Sect Master of the Nether Ghost Sect summoned ancient Ghost Spirits; the Ghost Spirits exuded a thick black Yin Qi, and wherever they went, the Cultists of the Dark Holy Cult were corroded by the Yin Qi, their combat effectiveness greatly reduced.

Amidst the fierce battle, Qiao Feng felt that the Seal had reached a critical moment.

He took a deep breath and poured all his Internal Energy into the southern bright fire pearl, attempting to complete the Seal before the enemy could attack again.

However, would the members of the Dark Holy Cult and the Mysterious Figure give up so easily?

Ignoring the attacks from the others, they launched a frenzied assault toward the formation.

The Mysterious Person struggled to stand up and joined the battle once more, attempting to buy more time for Qiao Feng.

Could Qiao Feng successfully complete the Seal of the southern bright fire pearl amidst this fierce battle?

Would the others be able to withstand the frenzied attacks of the members of the Dark Holy Cult and the Mysterious Figure?

The situation in the Jianghu was becoming increasingly tense, and everything was waiting to be revealed by them.