Immortal Path Space

Chapter 96: Annihilating a Formidable Foe

When Wang Hong and his group encountered the interception squad from the Beast Spirit Sect again, they didn't retreat without a fight. Instead, they launched a fierce attack, seemingly preparing to break through.

As the two sides clashed, several other groups took the opportunity to surround them. This time, there was no chance for Wang Hong and his team to escape.

However, they couldn't afford to be completely surrounded. If that happened, they might die before the poison took effect on their pursuers.

All five of them used defensive Magical Weapons to protect themselves. In such a critical moment, preserving their own lives was the top priority.

While retreating, they prevented being completely surrounded but stayed close enough. Simultaneously, they occasionally threw a few Talismans or used Magical Weapons to harass their enemies.

Beast Spirit Sect cultivators unleashed relentless attacks, putting Wang Hong and his team in a precarious situation. In just a few breaths, they sustained varying degrees of injuries.

Gradually, the Beast Spirit Sect cultivators felt their Spiritual Energy depleting, finding it odd. How could their Spiritual Energy be consumed so quickly in such a short battle?

During the pursuit, everyone used the Wind Control Technique, a Magical Art ideal for long-distance travel with minimal Spiritual Energy consumption.

While Divine Sense could perceive the slightest details, who would constantly use it to observe their own internal state unless they were narcissistic or eccentric?

It was like occasionally looking in the mirror; you wouldn't do it all day long.

During a battle, all focus was on external threats, and nobody paid attention to their own bodies.

"Not good! There's a strange energy in my body, devouring my Spiritual Energy."

Someone noticed the anomaly and warned the others. The rest checked with their Divine Sense, their expressions changing. There was no need to guess; they had fallen into the enemy's trap.

However, this discovery only intensified their aggressiveness. In such a moment, it was a fight for survival.

The only chance was to restrain these five individuals. The Beast Spirit Sect cultivators were ruthless; it was a do-or-die situation.

The earlier pursuit had a playful element, akin to a cat chasing a mouse. But now, it had escalated to a life-or-death scenario, and no one held back their strength.

Those who made it to the central secret realm and survived until now were not weak. In this critical moment, they erupted with their most powerful techniques.

Countless Magical Weapons, Magical Arts, and Talismans burst forth like a brilliant firework, heading straight for Wang Hong and his companions.

"Run!"

Facing the strongest attacks from over thirty experts, all five of them could only flee for their lives.

Wang Hong was the fastest, but he didn't rush to the front; instead, he positioned himself at the rear of the group.

As a body-refining cultivator, his defense was the strongest among the team. If anyone else were in his place, facing the attacks of over thirty people, they would be doomed.

A Dark Turtle Shield, about a dozen feet in size, floated behind Wang Hong, securely protecting him.

The pursuing Beast Spirit Sect cultivators could only see a massive turtle shell, occasionally catching a glimpse of legs running beneath it.

As over thirty attacks approached, half of them landed on Wang Hong's turtle shell.

"Plop, plop, plop!"

After a dozen consecutive sounds, cracks appeared on the turtle shell.

However, as the first round ended, another set of attacks, slightly weaker than the first, struck the turtle shell. Though this second wave was less powerful, dealing with life-and-death blows from Qi Cultivation experts was no easy task. Eventually, the turtle shell couldn't withstand the pressure and shattered into pieces.

"Junior Brother Wang, let me handle this!"

"Brother, I'll take your place!"

At this critical moment, both Elder Brother and Wang Yi, who were fleeing alongside Wang Hong, offered to replace him.

Wang Yi activated the newly acquired Ancient Jade, emitting a radiant light that enveloped Wang Hong.

Elder Brother raised a large shield, blocking attacks from behind.

Without hesitation, Wang Hong let Elder Brother take the rearmost position. If Elder Brother couldn't hold, Wang Yi would be the next in line.

Originally, Elder Brother, being a descendant of a Golden Core cultivator, possessed a defensive Spiritual Weapon. Unfortunately, it was damaged during the battle for the three-tier spirit fruit. Now, he could only rely on a high-quality defensive Magical Weapon, likely lasting for only about two rounds.

As for the other two disciples, their strength was slightly inferior. Faced with two to three attacks each round, they struggled to keep up.

Meanwhile, the strength of the Beast Spirit Sect cultivators rapidly declined. The black energy inside them, devouring their Spiritual Energy, grew more potent, and the consumption rate increased.

One Beast Spirit Sect cultivator, controlling a Flying Sword, was about to strike again when he coughed up black blood and collapsed, the Flying Sword falling with him.

Several others had their Spiritual Energy entirely drained, rendering them powerless, collapsing on the ground.

The remaining Beast Spirit Sect cultivators had little Spiritual Energy left, forcing them to launch attacks with whatever they had.

Escape was no longer an option; there was no chance left. Their remaining Spiritual Energy was almost depleted, and they would likely succumb to poison not long after running.

As they launched another round of attacks, the power was significantly diminished, with two or three people falling each time.

Witnessing this, Wang Hong and his group stopped fleeing and turned to fight.

Wang Hong led the charge, using his Long Spear to withstand various attacks as he entered the crowd, akin to a tiger among sheep.

Each thrust of his spear sprayed blood, while the Magical Weapons employed by the Beast Spirit Sect cultivators felt soft against him, causing only minor wounds.

Wang Yi wielded his Flying Sword, emitting several sword rays, with each strike bringing down one opponent.

Elder Brother, using a large Spiritual Weapon sword, could defeat an opponent with each swing. He harbored deep resentment toward these Beast Spirit Sect cultivators.

Originally leading a squad of over ten people, most had died at the hands of the Beast Spirit Sect. Now, only three remained.

In the previous encounter, heavily injured and with depleted Spiritual Energy, they were almost annihilated by the Beast Spirit Sect. Fortunately, Wang Hong and his brother intervened, saving them from complete destruction.

This reversal of fortune allowed Elder Brother, who had been harboring a grudge, to vent his frustration. In less than a quarter of an hour, all thirty-two Beast Spirit Sect cultivators who had surrounded them were slaughtered.

After looting their spoils, Wang Hong and his group burned the bodies of the thirty-two cultivators to ashes.

They found a mountain cave and divided the items taken from their fallen enemies. Once again, Wang Hong made the most significant contribution, earning another Dragon Scale Fruit, which he promptly planted.

Each person received hundreds of Spiritual Herbs and over ten Magical Weapons. As Wang Hong's Dark Turtle Shield was damaged, he acquired a new high-quality defensive Magical Weapon.

After distributing the spoils, the group rested for a day before setting out again.

After Wang Hong's group left, a squad of eight Beast Spirit Sect cultivators arrived at the site of their battle. Equipped with flying Magical Weapons or flying Spiritual Beasts, they had been lying in wait by the river to prevent Wang Hong and his group from escaping in that direction.

After waiting for several days without seeing any sign, they followed the traces of the battle. To their horror, they found no survivors and quickly retreated from the area.

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