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On the escape route, at least within the passage, they encountered almost no high-level Yin Soul Beasts. Xunuo thought that perhaps all the high-level Yin Soul Beasts had gathered to besiege the Yama Palace Cultivator. Xunuo and the others quickly passed through three spaces, seemingly feeling their vitality surge.
However, at that moment, an inexplicable fluctuation came from behind in the passage. A brief and sharp howl occasionally echoed. Zhu Xiu, although unaware of what was happening, understood that it could not be anything beneficial for them. Thus, they fled even more desperately, not caring which passage had no high-level Yin Soul Beasts, only focusing on which one was closest.
Before long, a Divine Sense from behind finally wrapped around them, locking onto Xunuo and the others. All eight of them recognized simultaneously that the owner of this Divine Sense was the Cultivator from the tower of the formation earlier.
In fact, Mei Sanli and Tuba Five had anticipated this; the Cultivator's cultivation level was capable of breaking through encirclements and escaping. Therefore, these two had been especially desperate along the way, fearing that this villain would catch up to them.
Moments later, the Cultivator entered the range of Xunuo's Divine Sense. At the same time, an overwhelming killing intent surged toward them uncontrollably. Xunuo sensed that it was a blue-eyed, white-haired Cultivator dressed in ancient robes. However, Xunuo could not guess this Cultivator's cultivation level; he only knew it was far beyond his own.
This Blue-Eyed White-Haired Practitioner stood on an Azure Flying Sword and rushed over at a speed several times faster than Xunuo and his companions' advanced Flying Talismans. Upon seeing this, Xunuo lost all thoughts of using the Against the Wind Boat to escape.
Even if the Against the Wind Boat had no defensive capabilities, attempting to escape alone was a dead end. In terms of speed, it was too far behind the Blue-Eyed White-Haired Practitioner; being caught up would only take a moment.
Behind Xunuo and his companions trailed numerous high-level Yin Soul Beasts. The Blue-Eyed White-Haired Practitioner naturally engaged these Yin Souls first. Xunuo still held out some hope that these Yin Soul Beasts would hinder the Blue-Eyed White-Haired Practitioner. Little did he expect that without even summoning any magical artifacts, the Blue-Eyed White-Haired Practitioner effortlessly shattered each high-level Yin Soul Beast with a single palm strike.
Since swallowing a drop of Heavenly Fragrance Jade Dew, Mei Sanli had remained in a frenzied state. Even now, facing this formidable enemy, Mei Sanli still appeared fearless. The ferocity and determination on his face made him look even more terrifying against his flushed complexion.
Suddenly, Mei Sanli halted his escape light and fell to the back of the group. Thunderstorm noticed this and also stopped to follow Mei Sanli. Without looking back, Mei Sanli said, "You go."
He then took out a golden umbrella-shaped artifact and tossed it into the air. The umbrella glimmered with golden light and transformed into a massive golden shield that blocked the entire passageway, preventing even a trace of breath from passing through. Mei Sanli then flipped his hands and threw two Thunder Balls wrapped in advanced invisibility talismans into the air. Afterward, he let out an inexplicable strange laugh and turned to fly away.
Mei Sanli quickly caught up with the group again and no longer participated in clearing paths or slaying Yin Soul Beasts but asked Xunuo, "Do you still have any Heavenly Fragrance Jade Dew?"
Upon hearing this, Xunuo immediately pulled out that bottle of Heavenly Fragrance Jade Dew and tossed it over without hesitation. When Xunuo first obtained this bottle of Heavenly Fragrance Jade Dew, there were twelve drops in total; he had already swallowed two drops himself and given two drops to Mei Sanli, leaving eight remaining.
Although this item was precious, it was beyond Xunuo's means to utilize at present. If it could assist Mei Sanli now, it would increase his own chances of survival; how could Xunuo possibly hold back?
Mei Sanli opened the jade bottle for a glance and grinned widely. Suddenly flicking the bottom of the bottle caused two drops of Heavenly Fragrance Jade Dew to fly out. Mei Sanli opened his mouth wide and swallowed both drops simultaneously. Afterward, a sound resembling satisfaction mixed with pain emerged from his throat while his stomach rumbled like thunder continuously.
As Thunderstorm and the others cleared the path, they witnessed Mei Sanli's actions. They exchanged glances, their tense faces revealing a resolute determination.
At that moment, a thunderous roar erupted from behind them. A wave of scorching Thunderfire surged forward, sweeping through the narrow passage like a raging inferno. Everything in its path was obliterated; Yin Malevolence vanished without a trace, and Yin Spirits and Ghostly Entities disintegrated upon contact, leaving nothing but ash. Even the walls, which were difficult to breach with magical artifacts, showed signs of crystallization after being scorched by the Thunderfire.
Xunuo and the others were understandably terrified; this wave of Thunderfire was beyond what any ordinary artifact could withstand. Mei Sanli turned around instantly, facing the oncoming inferno with a mocking laugh.
Seeing this, Tuba Five realized that they could no longer rely on Mei Sanli. He slapped his storage bag and produced a bottle that shimmered like gold and jade. Tilting it, a single Black Droplet fell out. Tuba Five cradled the droplet in his hands, straining with all his might until his face turned red and beads of sweat formed on his forehead.
Then, Tuba Five recited an incantation, and the droplet leaped into the air, soaring toward the Thunderfire. As it ascended, the Black Droplet transformed into a torrent of black water, rushing toward the searing flow of Thunderfire.
Thunderstorm shook his hand and released a Bone Shield to block off the passage behind them.
The Fang seemed to think this was still insufficiently secure and unleashed a yellowish plaque. Channeling his magic, it transformed into a massive brick that filled the space behind Xunuo and the others for over ten feet.
Xunuo was uncertain whether their defenses were strong enough but knew he was powerless to withstand any attack. Even the seemingly formidable Thunderproof Armored Shell would falter without sufficient magical support. So Xunuo quickly retrieved the Black Iron Boat and climbed inside.
The Black Iron Boat was comparable to a Defensive Artifact-level Flying Artifact; most importantly, it did not require Xunuo to expend any magical energy to operate. At that moment, it became his sharpest means of defense.
The Thunderfire surged forward in an instant, clashing violently with the Black Water Torrent created by the Black Droplet—a precious drop of One Yuan Heavy Water that Tuba Five had obtained at great cost. Foundation Stage Practitioners lacked the means to refine One Yuan Heavy Water; even using it would deplete their magical energy significantly.
However, One Yuan Heavy Water had a pronounced effect against Thunderfire. When they collided, the Thunderfire was momentarily halted. The clash echoed with thunderous roars as mist filled the air; various phenomena manifested as the two forces consumed each other, with the Black Water Torrent seeming to gain an upper hand.
Yet moments later, the Black Water Torrent began to show signs of exhaustion. The relentless waves of Thunderfire surged forth as if endless, gradually wearing down the Black Water Torrent until it was nearly depleted. Tuba Five sighed inwardly but had no further strength to continue.
As soon as Thunderfire extinguished the Black Water Torrent, it crashed violently against Thunderstorm's Bone Shield. The shield appeared formidable at first glance but shattered with a crack under the onslaught of Thunderfire before it could hold for even a moment.
The last line of defense was an Earth Attribute artifact that offered indiscriminate protection against any artifact or spell—almost devoid of weaknesses. After passing through two layers of defenses, especially with significant energy drained from its encounter with Black Water Torrent, when Thunderfire struck the earthen wall, its power had diminished considerably, allowing it to temporarily withstand the assault.
However, Fang's expression grew increasingly grim. The seemingly indestructible earthen wall began to crystallize under the searing heat of Thunderfire. This crystallization made it appear more solid than ever; however, once fully crystallized, it would signify the moment this artifact would shatter completely.
Zhu Xiu's complexion changed dramatically, eager to retreat. However, seeing Mei Sanli's unperturbed demeanor, he lost the desire to flee and instead summoned his Defensive Artifact, standing behind Mei Sanli. Xunuo, outside the Black Iron Boat, activated several defensive Thunderfire Talismans, nervously watching the earthen wall in front of.
At that moment, Thunderstorm suddenly said to Mei Sanli, "Give me a drop of Heavenly Fragrance Jade Dew."
Without turning back, Mei Sanli tossed a jade vial over. Thunderstorm opened it for a glance, flicked the bottom of the vial, and swallowed a drop of Heavenly Fragrance Jade Dew. He nodded in slight ecstasy, murmuring, "It truly gives a feeling of wanting to ascend to the heavens. If not for my shallow powers, I would indeed want to taste another drop."
Xunuo felt a sense of reflection upon hearing this: the feeling of wanting to ascend was certainly delightful, but the accompanying sensation of wanting to die was the most pressing issue.
Just after Thunderstorm finished speaking, a hand reached out beside him. Not hesitating upon seeing it was Tuba Five, he handed over the jade vial. Tuba Five gritted his teeth and swallowed two drops in one go. With sharp fangs, he said, "Give me another drop." Only Sikong Yangming remained sullen and silent.
Finally, as the earthen wall crystallized completely, it shattered. The Thunderfire surged through like a blazing torrent. In an instant, it tore apart Xunuo's outermost layer of defense into shreds. However, when it met the Black Iron Boat, it could not break through instantly.
Yet under this wave of Thunderfire, the Black Iron Boat quickly turned crimson and showed signs of melting. Xunuo could hardly control the Black Iron Boat; under the onslaught of Thunderfire, it rolled away and crashed against the tunnel walls. The next moment, this space swept by Thunderfire transformed into a scorching vacuum passage.
Though Xunuo's Black Iron Boat was utterly destroyed, it ultimately saved his life.
After the Thunderfire passed, Xunuo looked around and saw a severely weakened Cultivator vanish within the flames. The surviving Zhu Xiu appeared utterly disheveled.
However, an approaching figure made Xunuo lose any sense of reflection. This figure moved with the Thunderfire torrent and swiftly reached Zhu Xiu in front of. Xunuo recognized this figure as the earlier Blue-Eyed White-Haired Practitioner. Yet in its current state, Xunuo felt that even if it fell today, it would be greatly satisfying.
The Cultivator that appeared in front of resembled a piece of charred coal. Not only were its features obliterated, but it had also lost its human form. Both arms were severed at shoulder height, one leg was half gone, and its head resembled a skull emitting piercing shrieks. Not only did Xunuo feel chills at this sight; everyone else wore expressions as if they had seen a ghost. Only Mei Sanli laughed heartily upon seeing this entity.
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