Facing such a group of sacred beings from the Secret Cave, Chu Feng was at a loss for what to do.
In his urgency, he cast his gaze back towards the barrier gate.
He originally wanted to see how much longer the barrier gate could hold.
However, upon looking, he discovered that Zhao Hong’s figure had already emerged within the barrier gate.
Yet, Zhao Hong’s condition was far from optimistic.
Zhao Hong… had lost an arm.
Moreover, judging by the pained expression on Zhao Hong’s face, it was clear that her injuries went beyond mere physical damage.
Her soul had also suffered severe trauma.
In contrast, the Sect Master of the Zhutian Sect remained completely unscathed.
Their earlier confrontation had been earth-shattering, letting everyone know that both had fought without holding back.
Now, with Zhao Hong gravely injured, one thing was evident.
Despite both being at the Fourth Rank Supreme cultivation level, Zhao Hong was clearly no match for the Sect Master of the Zhutian Sect.
“I’m truly sorry, but I have no choice. I must offend you.”
As Chu Feng spoke, the Nine Dragons Saint Robe surged forth from his body. Immediately after, his barrier technique was released, instantly enveloping the sacred beings of the Secret Cave.
In this situation, everyone from the Secret Cave was bound by Chu Feng’s barrier technique, unable to move.
After exerting his pressure, Chu Feng forcibly seized the golden figurine from the hands of the leader of the Secret Cave.
“Brother Xiuluo, wait a moment.”
Seeing that Chu Feng was about to leave, the leader of the Secret Cave hurriedly spoke.
“Since you’re determined to go, let us accompany you.”
“You alone cannot withstand the backlash of using its power. If the backlash comes, you’ll surely perish.”
“We can help you. Our brothers can help you bear that power and then transfer all of its strength to you.”
“That way, even if the backlash comes, we can share the burden with you.”
“Even if the backlash is strong, it shouldn’t be enough to kill you.”
Hearing the leader of the Secret Cave’s words, Chu Feng felt a warmth in his heart.
However, he did not agree. Instead, he said to them, “This binding formation is linked to the barrier gate. Once the barrier gate disappears, the formation will be undone.”
With that, Chu Feng, holding the golden figurine, stepped into the barrier gate.
Chu Feng had rejected the kind offer of the Secret Cave’s sacred beings.
Saving Zhao Hong was his own decision, and this matter had nothing to do with the Secret Cave.
Naturally, Chu Feng did not want them to share the risks of this endeavour.
Especially since this risk could be fatal.
…
“Zhao Hong, is this all you’ve got?”
“The you of the past wasn’t this weak.”
“It seems that after your rebirth, your talent hasn’t grown stronger. In fact, it’s weakened.”
“Alas, you came seeking revenge, and I thought you’d become much stronger. You saw it yourself, just now, I was genuinely startled by you.”
“But I never imagined you’d be this weak. You’ve truly disappointed me.”
The Sect Master of the Zhutian Sect looked at Zhao Hong with a mocking expression.
Swish.
Suddenly, a golden light surged as Zhao Hong struck again.
The Sect Master of the Zhutian Sect, showing no courtesy, met her attack head-on.
But this time, their clash lasted only a moment before it stopped.
When people saw them again, the Zhutian Dragon Sword in the Sect Master’s hand had already pierced Zhao Hong’s body.
Moreover, the Zhutian Dragon Sword was wrapped in lightning.
That lightning, flowing through the sword, entered Zhao Hong’s body, covering her entirely.
At this moment, Zhao Hong seemed to have lost all strength to fight, her face full of pain.
Yet, she endured it. Despite the agony evident on her face, she did not let out a single cry. She clenched her teeth, silently bearing the excruciating pain coursing through her body.
“Zhao Hong, for old times’ sake, if you hand over the Reincarnation Pearl, I’ll leave you an intact corpse,” the Sect Master of the Zhutian Sect said to her.
Even now, he was still fixated on that Reincarnation Pearl.
“Keep dreaming.”
Zhao Hong’s eyes revealed her resolve. Even in death, she would not yield.
“Still the same stubborn temper, preferring punishment over compromise.”
The Sect Master of the Zhutian Sect gave a cold smile.
Crackle.
Suddenly, the lightning emanating from the Zhutian Dragon Sword became several times fiercer than before.
The lightning, like sharp blades, surged through Zhao Hong’s body.
In the blink of an eye, Zhao Hong’s appearance became unrecognisable, her body torn and tattered.
Her pitiful state caused many of the younger female onlookers to turn away in fear.
Not only was Zhao Hong’s body severely damaged, but she also grew extremely weak, unable even to hold the Reincarnation Talisman Sword in her hand.
However, as the Reincarnation Talisman Sword fell from the air, a hand suddenly appeared and grasped it.
Then, that person, wielding the Reincarnation Talisman Sword, thrust it towards the Sect Master of the Zhutian Sect.
It was Han Xiu, the Sect Master of the Red Robe Holy Land.
“Liu Shuo, die.”
Han Xiu’s face was filled with rage, her eyes brimming with killing intent.
Even her body underwent a special transformation.
It was an extremely powerful technique.
At this moment, Han Xiu was unleashing her full strength, intent on killing the Sect Master of the Zhutian Sect.
“Argh.”
But before she could get close, she let out a scream.
It was pressure.
The Sect Master of the Zhutian Sect hadn’t even moved. He merely released his pressure, and it was enough to restrain Han Xiu.
Not only that, but the pressure transformed into an invisible hand, forcibly tearing apart Han Xiu’s dantian.
The pain was unbearable, and Han Xiu let out a cry of agony.
“Xiu’er!”
Seeing this, Zhao Hong’s expression changed drastically, her eyes filled with worry.
“Oh, it seems you two share a deep bond.”
“In that case, you’d better hand over the Reincarnation Pearl.”
“Otherwise, she won’t just lose her cultivation.”
The Sect Master of the Zhutian Sect said to Zhao Hong.
“Let her go. If you let her go, I’ll tell you where the Reincarnation Pearl is,” Zhao Hong said.
“Trying to trick me again?”
“You have no room to negotiate now.”
“Hand over the Reincarnation Pearl immediately, or I’ll take her life.”
As the Sect Master of the Zhutian Sect spoke, he raised his other hand and grasped at the air, causing a spear of martial power to appear in his hand.
He was threatening Zhao Hong.
If she didn’t hand over the Reincarnation Pearl immediately, he was prepared to kill Han Xiu.
“You let her go first. If you do, I’ll definitely give you the Reincarnation Pearl,” Zhao Hong said.
“It seems you still don’t understand your position.”
The Sect Master of the Zhutian Sect shook his head with a smile.
Swish.
Suddenly, he swung his arm, and the spear shot straight towards Han Xiu.
The spear’s power was immense, causing the space it passed through to collapse.
Everyone could see it.
The Sect Master of the Zhutian Sect had no intention of holding back with this strike.
He fully intended to kill Han Xiu.
In fact, when Han Xiu saw the martial power spear in his hand, she already knew that if it struck her, she would be obliterated, her soul scattered, and she would undoubtedly die.
So, when the Sect Master made his move, she closed her eyes.
She had already prepared herself for death.
Ever since she decided to follow Zhao Hong here, she had anticipated the possibility of failure.
Thus, there was no trace of fear on her face, only a sense of acceptance.
It was as if this was her destined end.
Boom.
Suddenly, a fierce gust of wind swept through, causing her clothes to flutter wildly. The force was so strong that it stung her cheeks.
Yet, the expected death did not come.
What surprised her most was the sound of shock, astonishment, and complex emotions from the crowd in the heavens around her.
It seemed that something significant had just occurred in this realm.
