Slender willows sway in the breeze

Chapter 221 Blocking
Despite Liu Sijun's best efforts to control the Seven Star Demon Locking Seal, and the continuous infusion of spiritual power by everyone, the Nine Netherworld Demonic Qi within the World Annihilation Demon Array was simply too powerful.

The black demonic energy seemed to have a life of its own, frantically coiling around the Seven Star Demon Lock Seal, attempting to twist and destroy it.

Liu Sijun felt her spiritual power draining away rapidly like water bursting its banks, and her hands began to tremble uncontrollably.

The Taixu Mirror, its light dimmed, seemed powerless against the powerful demonic energy.

"how so……"

Li Qing was filled with anxiety. He had already pushed the power of the mutated fire spirit root to its limit, but the World-Destroying Demon Array remained unmoved. "We've clearly tried so hard!"

Gu Changzhou's expression also became very solemn. His star power and wind and thunder power were constantly being devoured by demonic energy, and his body began to feel weak.

"The power of this Nine Nether Abyss far exceeds our imagination. Is there really no way to overcome it?"

Xie Yunzhou had already untied most of the demonic chains around his chest. Although the power of his Xuan Yin bloodline was strong, it was still difficult to withstand the overwhelming demonic energy.

A trickle of blood escaped from the corner of his mouth. "Perhaps we've overlooked something crucial..."

Just as everyone was in despair, Liu Sijun suddenly remembered that there seemed to be some mysterious runes engraved on the seven stone coffins in the ruins of the Taixu Sword Sect.

The situation was urgent, and she didn't have time to study it carefully.

"Hold on, everyone! I think I've got an idea!"

Liu Sijun shouted loudly, enduring the pain of her spiritual power being exhausted, and concentrating her mind to recall the appearance of those runes.

However, the attacks of the World-Destroying Demon Array became increasingly fierce, and cracks began to appear on the Seven Star Demon-Locking Seal.

Liu Sijun was extremely anxious, but no matter how hard she tried, the memories of those runes remained blurry.

"That's it! The Primordial Void Sword Soul!"

Liu Sijun suddenly realized that the Taixu Sword Soul, as the sect's most treasured artifact, might have some connection with the runes on the stone coffin.

She quickly mobilized the last bit of power within her body, attempting to establish a deeper connection with the Taixu Sword Soul.

However, the Taixu Sword Soul was also affected by the demonic energy at this time, becoming very unstable and constantly vibrating in her hand.

"No, this isn't enough..."

Liu Sijun was filled with despair. She looked at the Seven Star Demon Locking Seal, which was gradually breaking, and her eyes were full of resentment.

Just as the Seven Star Demon-Locking Seal was about to be completely destroyed by the demonic energy, Liu Sijun suddenly felt a strange power surging within his body.

She looked down and saw that it was the core fragment of the Nine Nether Demon Abyss that she had found inside the monster, which had started to emit a strange light at some point.

"This is?"

Before Liu Sijun could even think, the core fragment merged into her body, clashing with the power within her.

She felt a sharp pain and almost fainted.

"Jun'er, sister, Miss Liu!"

Gu Changzhou, Li Qing, and Xie Yunzhou exclaimed in unison. They wanted to rush forward to help, but were blocked by the powerful force of the World-Destroying Demon Array.

Liu Sijun endured the excruciating pain, knowing this might be her last chance. She struggled to control the unfamiliar power within her, attempting to fuse it with the Taixu Sword Soul and the Seven Star Demon Locking Seal.

However, this power from the Nine Netherworld Abyss was too evil, constantly eroding her meridians. Liu Sijun's face turned ashen, and blood trickled from the corner of her mouth.

"I can't die... I must succeed..."

Liu Sijun kept telling herself this, her eyes revealing a firm belief.

But in the end, she was still unable to resist this powerful force.

The Seven Star Demon-Locking Seal shattered completely under the devouring of demonic energy, and the Nine Nether Demonic Energy within the World-Destroying Demon Array surged out like a flood, sweeping towards Laiyang County.

The demonic energy of the Nine Netherworlds surged like a raging torrent, sweeping towards Laiyang County with a destructive force.

Below, in Laiyang County, the people stared in terror at the black demonic aura that blotted out the sky, their desperate cries echoing everywhere.

At this critical moment, all the major sects mobilized their forces.

The cranes of Yaohua Palace cried out, and the elders rode their cranes to set up a protective shield that shone with white light, attempting to block the invasion of demonic energy.

The head of Yaohua Palace had a solemn expression. He formed hand seals and chanted incantations, continuously injecting spiritual power into the protective barrier.

The white protective shield rippled under the impact of the demonic energy, swaying precariously like leaves in a storm. The cranes were also shaken and forced to retreat, their feathers falling one after another.

But the disciples of Yaohua Palace did not back down. They followed closely behind the elders, working together to maintain the stability of the protective barrier, chanting slogans to protect all living beings, their eyes firm and determined.

The disciples of Yougu Palace unleashed their eerie green shields, forming neat square formations as they fought valiantly against the demonic energy's onslaught.

The Grand Elder of Yougu Palace stood at the front of the formation, waving his staff and mobilizing the surrounding natural forces.

Mysterious runes shimmered on the eerie green shield, but the demonic energy, like a sharp blade, easily pierced through it. The disciples were struck by the demonic energy, spitting out blood as they flew backward.

But they quickly got up and rejoined the defensive formation. Some disciples even used their own bodies to fill the gaps in the shields, just to block the spread of demonic energy for a little longer.

The Chu family members stood at the forefront, with Chu Jinghong brandishing the family's heirloom sword, its blade gleaming with golden light. He roared and led the Chu family disciples in unleashing a powerful sword formation, attempting to repel the demonic energy.

The sword formation shone brightly, with sword shadows crisscrossing, forming a solid defensive line.

However, under the corrosive influence of demonic energy, the light of the sword formation gradually dimmed, and the Chu family members showed expressions of pain on their faces.

Chu Jinghong gritted his teeth and continued to encourage his clansmen. His voice echoed within the sword formation: "Disciples of the Chu family, we would rather die than surrender! For Laiyang County, for our homeland, we will fight to the death!"

Inspired by him, his people unleashed even greater power and engaged in a fierce battle against the demonic energy.

Looking at the scene below where the sect disciples were fighting against the demonic energy, Liu Sijun felt filled with guilt and resentment.

Her body swayed precariously under the corrosive influence of the Netherworld Demonic Energy, but her gaze remained resolute.

"We can't let everyone's sacrifices be in vain..."

Liu Sijun gritted his teeth and mobilized the last bit of power in his body, trying to condense the Seven Star Demon Locking Seal once again.

However, her meridians were riddled with holes, making it impossible for her to gather spiritual energy.

Gu Changzhou was extremely anxious when he saw Liu Sijun's appearance.

Ignoring his own weakness, he brandished the Xuan Tie sword, and the power of stars and wind and thunder surged wildly as he rushed towards the demonic energy.

"I'll hold off the demonic energy! You all need to find a way to save Miss Liu!"