As the voice faded away, dozens of sword-like beams of light flashed over from all directions of the mountain behind Desolate Town, dragging a trail of stars behind them. Swoosh!
Subsequently, the earth shook, and the wind howled. A dense mass of people with swords drawn, charged down the mountain, and surrounded the secret realm.
"It's the Burning Sky Sect?"
Looking at the black mass of people, Ling Xiao's teeth trembled. "Damn it, didn't the news we got not long ago say that it would take at least three or four days for them to attack us? Why is it so sudden?"
On the side, Pu Quan stood with his hands behind his back and said, "Don't worry. They're in such a hurry, it might not be bad news for us!"
Everyone looked at him in confusion. "Why do you say that?"
"Think about it. With Luan Muhua's arrogant personality, she definitely wouldn't sneak attack us. I think she must have met someone or something that makes her feel afraid. She's afraid that something unexpected will happen, so she attacked us in the middle of the night."
At this point, Pu Quan's voice suddenly became excited. "And what do you think can make Luan Muhua feel afraid?"
Everyone was startled. Suddenly, a black-robed youth appeared in their minds. They asked in surprise, "Senior Pu Quan, you mean Qin Shi?
Qin Shi is back? "
Pu Quan laughed arrogantly and nodded. "Hehe, looking at the northern region, other than that little guy, I really can't think of anything that can make the arrogant Luan Muhua feel afraid."
After Pu Quan's analysis, many people felt that it was very possible that the previously dispirited morale had suddenly turned around and flourished.
Ling Xiao clenched his fists in his sleeves and said happily, "If the Sect Leader is really back, as long as we can endure until he arrives, the Qin Sect will be saved!"
Thinking of this, he looked at Qin Yongfeng excitedly. "Old Master Qin, what should we do next? You give the order!"
Qin Yongfeng's face was stern as he spat out one word.
"Fight!"
"Qin Sect disciples, listen up! Fight!"
Ling Xiao's eyes were filled with killing intent. After receiving the order, he let out a loud howl and was the first to fly out of the secret realm. He gathered spiritual light and charged toward the Burning Sky Sect's army.
With one person leaping out, Mo Chen, Elder Xun, Venerable Blood, and the rest did not hesitate anymore. Qin Tianqing, Qin Tianyu, and the rest fought one after another. The four corners of the back mountain were immediately set ablaze. One by one, the thick trees were turned into ashes.
Qin Yong Feng's yellowed eyes flashed with a trace of ruthlessness. He turned to Qin Private Yu and the younger generation of the Qin family and said, "Private Yu, pass down my order. All disciples who have obtained the Devil Symbol are to face the Burning Sky Sect together. The rest of the disciples are not to panic and strictly guard their positions. If anyone intrudes into the Secret Territory, there is no need to report, kill them!"
"Yes!"
After letting out a delicate shout, Qin Yiyu personally led the team and charged out of the Secret Realm's barrier, engaging in a chaotic battle with hundreds of Burning Sky Sect disciples.
The battle became more and more intense. In the clouds, a figure with only one arm was reflected under the moonlight, revealing a chilling evil.
Looking at the battlefield, Qin Yong Feng was most afraid of Zhao Yan. He stared at Zhao Yan and turned around, saying, "Senior Pu Quan, I will leave Zhao Yan to you. Only you can resist him."
Pu Quan smiled and nodded, saying, "Don't worry. I promised him that before he returns, I will do my best to protect the Qin family."
Qin Yong Feng sighed and took a deep breath, saying, "To be able to have a master like you is Shi Tou's honor."
"Haha, I am not his master."
"If he can survive this, I will definitely make him your master," Qin Yong Feng said seriously.
Pu Quan waved his hand, "Forget it. A melon that is forcefully picked won't be sweet. A year ago, he refused to take me as his master, and I was still unconvinced. But this time, when he returns, I'm afraid that his cultivation base has already surpassed me. Taking me as his master will only restrict him. His sky does not belong here. Only by letting him fly freely can he fly higher."
His indifferent voice was filled with desolation. Qin Yong Feng bitterly opened his mouth. Thousands of words could only be condensed into the word 'thank you'. After saying that, he did not linger any longer. He raised his skinny body, stepped on the fallen leaves, and rushed into the battlefield.
The disciples of the Burning Sky Sect and the Qin Sect continued to slaughter each other in the dense forest. Very quickly, the originally lush forest was turned into a desolate wasteland. Beasts gathered and birds scattered. This time, the degree of destruction in the back mountain was even more disastrous than when the evil spirits had awakened three years ago. It was as bleak as a tree in autumn.
More people fell into puddles of blood. Trails of blood seemed to have been summoned by the demons from the abyss. They dyed the robes of both sides red and splattered on their faces.
During this year, the Qin Sect had gained a foothold in the northern region and became the second greatest force of power in the northern region, second only to Burning Sky Sect. They had also intentionally held back during the battle in the ancient city, causing this battle to become the largest and most devastating battle in the northern region over the past few decades. All lives within a circular area of ten thousand lis were plunged into misery and suffering.
During the battle, there were people who died a horrible death every single second. Blood flowed down the ravines on the mountain path like a river. The barrier around the secret realm was continuously attacked by spiritual light, and ripples spread out from it, making it look uneasy.
Su Ming, Yin Mo, and Qin Shang's power was increasing by leaps and bounds. They could be said to be the main force of the Qin family, especially Su Ming. There were several times when he felt guilty and indignant because he could not help Qin Shi. After training diligently for the past year, he had already reached the middle stage of Cryptic Spirit Realm.
"All of you, bring out all your strength and defend the secret realm to your death!" Su Ming lifted his head and roared. He circulated his high-grade martial arts in his palms and took the lead to rush into the sea of people.
On the other side of the battlefield was a rock that was dozens of meters tall. Qin Private Yu was protected by dozens of Qin Sect disciples in the center. She had her hands clasped together before her chest and her eyes closed.
Wisps of great mental power were like ripples stirred up by a pebble on a wave. They spread out in an unseen manner, and every single time they touched a Burning Sky Sect disciple, someone's divine sense would shatter and they would fall unconscious.
During this year, not only had her level of cultivation reached the initial stage of Cryptic Spirit Realm, her mental power had also reached the level of a Three-Stripe Talisman Master. Even in the entire Empire, this level of cultivation would give her an incredibly high status, and she would be valued by countless powerful forces.
Qin Fei, Qin Fengshan, Qin Fenghai, and the other younger generation's abilities had also increased by leaps and bounds.
First Heaven Fist, Nine Swords of Hell. These were the three great martial arts that once belonged to the Qin family, and they were being used continuously, wave after wave.
Rumble!
The mountain shattered, and the ground crumbled.
In the dark forest, groups of people moved about, like fleas that had just woken up from their slumber. It was a sight that would make anyone's skin crawl.
Raging flames dyed the sky red.
Fortunately, Ling Xiao and the other powerful warriors had attacked first. With the vast spiritual pressure of the Cryptic Spirit Realm and the advantage of being able to fly, they managed to block the Burning Sky Sect's army at the foot of the mountain. The Qin Sect did not fall into too much of a disadvantage.
At that moment, Zhao Yan dragged his broken arm and stared at the ground with a murderous look. He waved at the thirty elders beside him and said, "The Sect Master has ordered us to end this battle quickly. All of you, go as well. Remember, don't hurt the Qin family. The Sect Master still has a use for them."
"Understood!"
The thirty elders, who had been lying low for a long time, were like ferocious tigers that had broken free from their cages. They charged towards Ling Xiao and the others.
With the participation of the Profound Spirit Realm, the battle immediately reached its climax. The previously balanced state was instantly broken. The Burning Sky Sect used their overwhelming advantage to trample on the disciples of the Qin Sect. Countless disciples of the Qin Sect were like meat on the chopping block under the ferocious attacks, waiting to be slaughtered.
Hearing the cries for help, Ling Xiao and the others felt a sharp pain in their hearts. After all, they were not Luan Muhua, and they could not treat life like grass. They quickly retreated to Qin Yongfeng's side and said, "Old Master Qin, don't wait any longer. If we wait any longer, it will be too late. Quick, let the disciples below activate the Demonic Sign!"
Clenching his old hand, Qin Yongfeng fell into a dilemma. If they used the Demonic Sign now, they would be able to turn the tables. However, the Demonic Sign could only last for an hour. If they couldn't heavily injure the Burning Sky Sect within an hour, then the Qin family and the Qin Sect would be met with a disaster. They would no longer have any strength left to struggle.
But what Ling Xiao said was right. If they didn't activate the Demonic Sign now, they might not even have the chance to use it in the future. After hesitating for a long time, Qin Yongfeng said with bloodshot eyes, "Pass down the order, activate the Demonic Sign!"
"Activate the Demonic Sign!"
Ling Xiao fiercely nodded his head. He gathered his Qi in his dantian and angrily roared with spirit energy.
Receiving the order, the disciples on the side of the Qin family all retreated at the same time. They stretched out their left hands from their sleeves and a faint spirit light appeared, igniting the Demonic Sign one by one.
Boom!
Just like that, thousands of Wild Beasts rushed into the clouds as if they had gone mad, causing the originally shining stars in the universe to lose their splendor in an instant.
Soon after, the Wild Beasts entered their bodies. The power of the Qin family suddenly increased by several times. Su Ming and the others even jumped straight to the later stage of the Cryptic Spirit Realm. In the blink of an eye, the disciples of the Burning Sky Sect were caught off guard. The one-sided situation was once again reversed.
"Demonic Sign Army?"
A few rays of light flashed in Zhao Yan's eyes. He laughed evilly, "Haha, I have underestimated you. Do you think you can change your fate of being slaughtered with these little tricks?
How naive! "
Whoosh!
The moment he finished speaking, he stood up and charged towards the blood-soaked battlefield.
Bang!
In the instant that Zhao Yan moved, a tattered black cloak flew up from the ground and collided with Zhao Yan. This caused Zhao Yan's body to stop for a moment.
"Your opponent is me!"
Zhao Yan stopped and looked at Piquan's face. He let out a light snort in surprise, "Old man, it's you?"
"Looks like the Left Protector still remembers me."
Zhao Yan had a deep impression of Pu Quan. A year ago, he had used a Demonic Sign to exchange a hundred blows with Luan Muhua.
When he thought of this, Zhao Yan laughed, "Haha, you are the one who created these Demonic Signs, right?"
Pu Quan gave a noncommittal smile and did not say anything.