Fantasy: I, the Great Celestial Venerable of the Dao

In an instant, hundreds and thousands of incredibly refined silver sword beams appeared.

Like a sudden storm, it tore through the demonic energy and surged fiercely towards the core of the demonic energy that was crashing against the barrier like ocean waves.

"boom--!"

The sword light and the demonic energy collided violently, unleashing a deafening roar.

The violent energy ripples spread and impacted in all directions.

It actually tore a hole in the surging torrent of demonic energy, forcing it back over a hundred feet!

At the same time, Master Puhong also displayed his supernatural powers.

He brought out the most precious treasure of Tianyin Temple—the Great Compassion Golden Wheel.

In an instant, a gentle yet solemn golden light spread out from him.

The sound of chanting arose out of nowhere, as if thousands of Buddhas were softly reciting scriptures.

Wherever the golden light passed, the demonic energy melted and dissipated as quickly as ice and snow meeting the sun.

A huge golden sphere of light rose from the golden wheel, like a miniature sun.

Its light shines in all directions, once again forcing the demonic energy back across a large area.

Yun Yilan was not to be outdone.

When the Incense Burning Jade Scroll technique was pushed to its limit, crimson flames enveloped his body, making him appear as if a fire god had descended to earth.

He thrust out with both palms, and two fire dragons roared out, sizzling as they burned the demonic energy in their wake.

Although its repulsion range is not as large as the previous two, it still greatly alleviates the pressure on the barrier.

The combined power of three top experts was indeed extraordinary.

The impact of demonic energy inside the barrier has noticeably weakened, and the light has become much more stable.

Upon seeing this, the cultivators outside the barrier, who were struggling to maintain their strength, were invigorated and worked even harder to channel their spiritual energy.

"It's working! Keep going!"

Dugu Jiansheng's spirits lifted, and he pointed his sword repeatedly, unleashing even more and denser sword beams.

Master Puhong chanted mantras, and the Great Compassion Golden Wheel spun endlessly, its golden light growing ever brighter.

Yun Yilan also gritted her teeth and persevered, her flames raging.

The three displayed their unique skills, charging left and right through the core area of ​​demonic energy.

It continuously weakens the power of the demonic energy.

However, the demonic energy within this barrier seemed inexhaustible; for every bit they consumed, more demonic energy was replenished from the depths of the Myriad Calamities Abyss.

Moreover, the corrosive power of demonic energy far exceeded expectations, and their protective aura was being continuously depleted.

The magical power poured out like a flood that had been released from its dam.

More than half an hour passed, even with the three of them possessing profound cultivation.

I also felt a sense of powerlessness.

Sweat beaded on his forehead, his breathing became rapid, and his face gradually turned pale.

Especially Yun Yilan, whose cultivation technique is incompatible with demonic energy, has a greater consumption of energy, and the flames around his body are not as intense as they were at the beginning.

And the demonic energy outside the barrier seems to have indeed shown signs of calming down.

The impact began to weaken.

"The demonic energy is receding!" someone outside the barrier exclaimed in surprise.

Many people breathed a long sigh of relief, their tense nerves relaxing slightly.

Tian Buyi wiped the sweat from his brow and said to Master Shuiyue beside him:

"Finally... we blocked this wave."

Master Shuiyue nodded slightly, but the worry between his brows did not disappear.

She always felt that the calmed demonic energy seemed to be brewing something.

Just then, Dugu Jiansheng, Pu Hong, and Yun Yilan, who were fighting fiercely inside the barrier, arrived.

They also felt a significant reduction in pressure. They looked at each other and saw a hint of fatigue and relief in each other's eyes.

"The demonic energy has temporarily receded. Let's go out and recover our mana first, just in case."

Dugu Jiansheng suggested.

Pu Hong and Yun Yilan naturally had no objections.

The three dared not delay and immediately transformed into streaks of light, taking advantage of a brief lull in the demonic energy's attack to break through the barrier.

Seeing the three top experts return safely, though his face was pale.

But there was nothing seriously wrong, and everyone was finally relieved.

Some disciples couldn't help but cheer.

However, just as Dugu Jiansheng and his companions landed, and before they even had a chance to sit down and recover their energy, the moment...

Mutation and regeneration!

"Buzz—!"

An indescribable, terrifying tremor suddenly emanated from the very center of the barrier, from the source of the Myriad Calamities Spring!

The demonic energy, which seemed to be calming down and dissipating, suddenly contracted without warning.

It felt as if it were being gripped tightly by an invisible giant hand and compressed to its limit!

The entire space inside the barrier was distorted, and a destructive aura that sent chills down one's spine was released.

It swept out like a storm!

"wrong!"

Master Ziyin suddenly stood up, his face instantly turning ashen, and he cried out in shock.

This is not a decline!

It...it's gathering its strength!

The previous attacks had enraged it, and it was preparing for a final, and most powerful, strike!

As if to prove his words

"roar--!!!"

It was a roar that no living being could produce, yet it seemed to come from the deepest depths of the Netherworld.

It exploded from the depths of the Netherworld Spring!

The demonic energy, compressed to its limit, suddenly erupted!

This time, it was no longer a scattered torrent, but a cosmic river bursting its banks, or a colossal beast awakening and opening its gaping maw!

The pitch-black, condensed demonic energy transformed into a massive black pillar of light connecting heaven and earth.

With earth-shattering force, it charged wildly and indiscriminately in all directions!

"Click...click click..."

The barrier had just stabilized after being weakened by the three powerful individuals.

It couldn't even hold on for a single breath before countless spiderweb-like cracks appeared on its surface and spread rapidly!

The piercing cracking sound, like a death knell, struck the hearts of everyone.

"It's over..."

"We can't stop them!"

"Heaven is going to destroy my divine land!"

Desperate cries erupted uncontrollably from the crowd.

Faced with this unimaginable power of heaven and earth, the fighting spirit of the 20,000 cultivators almost instantly collapsed.

"Shut up, all of you!"

Dugu Sword Saint mustered his inner energy to suppress his surging blood and qi. His voice was as cold as ice, yet it carried a hint of resolute tragedy.

Fellow practitioners!

Once the demonic energy bursts forth, the land will be submerged, and countless lives will be lost; no one will be spared!

Today, only a fight to the death awaits!

For my human race, for all living beings, let us fight for a glimmer of hope!

His words were like cold water poured onto boiling oil, instantly waking the people from their despair.

Yeah, escape?

Where can they escape to?

Behind them lies their homeland, and everything they protect!

Tian Buyi's eyes were bloodshot, his fat hands gripping the hilt of the Crimson Flame Sword tightly, and he roared hoarsely:

"Qingyun Sect disciples, fight to the death with me!"

"Disciples of Shu Mountain, let ten thousand swords unite as one, to protect our land!"

The Sword Immortal took a swig of wine, his drunken haze clearing, leaving only his soaring sword intent.

"In Incense Valley, flames burn demons; though I die, I have no regrets!"

"Tianyin Temple, bathed in Buddha's light, delivers evil spirits!"

"Shaolin Temple, today is the day to vanquish demons and monsters!"

"Young men of the Seven Nights Dynasty, even those of the demonic path, know the greater good! Follow me!"

Even those demonic cultivators who were neither entirely righteous nor entirely evil set aside their prejudices at this moment.

Under the leadership of a prince of the Seven Nights Dynasty, they unleashed an astonishing momentum.

There is no way to survive but to fight to the death!

In an instant, more than 20,000 cultivators, regardless of whether they were righteous or demonic, or regardless of their cultivation level, all stood up.

The remaining spiritual energy poured out without reservation, converging into colorful torrents of spiritual energy.

They frantically poured energy into the nearly broken barrier.

Countless people bit their tongues and burned their lifeblood, just to hold on for one more moment!

Dugu Sword Saint's beard and hair stood on end, and with a flick of his sleeves, three beams of light containing a vast aura shot into the sky!