Lu Changsheng had not forgotten that he still had the Taiyin Goddess Talisman as his most important lifesaving trump card.
The Taiyin Goddess Talisman required the stimulation of the Nameless Ancient Cauldron within Lu Changsheng’s body, and its power was related to the True Qi provided by the Nameless Ancient Cauldron to the Taiyin Goddess Puppet.
The True Qi he had accumulated recently might not necessarily be enough to deal with the protectors of the Blood Sea Palace.
If the Taiyin Goddess from ancient times were to personally descend, all the Demon Chiefs outside the Taiji Formless Array would die.
But what was inside the Taiyin Goddess Talisman was merely the Taiyin Goddess’s physical body. It required external True Qi to execute divine skills, far from the peak powers of the Taiyin Goddess during the ancient times.
Apart from the Taiyin Goddess Talisman, the Primordial Thunder Dragon Soul at the Immortal Emperor Fivefold Realm was also one of Lu Changsheng’s trump cards.
Lu Changsheng also had several puppets at the Preliminary Immortal Emperor Realm and two assassins, Chi Mei and Wang Liang.
There was no need to mention treasures like the Eight Desolations Imprisoning Dragon Tower, the Soul-Losing Desperate Bell, the three hundred and sixty-five Minor Zhoutian Star Banners, and the Qing Emperor Sword.
While Lu Changsheng was counting his lifesaving trump cards, the Elder Ancestor of the Lin Clan and the Jiang Family Ancestor had already adjusted themselves to optimal condition.
The Elder Ancestor of the Lin Clan stood up, his expression solemn, “It seems no one else is coming to save us. We must rely on our own strength to escape. If we continue to stay here, the Taiji Formless Array won’t last long before being refined by the opponent’s Blood Refinement Great Formation. It’s time for us to break out.”
“I will cover our retreat with my junior brother.”
“Xuantong, Mu Feng, Qing’er will be the second group to cover our retreat.”
“Buyi, Shun Hua, and others will be the third group to cover our retreat.”
“As for the others, if they get caught up to, then it’s all over.”
The Elder Ancestor of the Lin Clan, being the most senior person present, made the arrangements.
Everyone had a serious expression, prepared to face death.
The more senior the individual, the more they needed to hold back the enemy, protecting the young descendants from Mount Taihua and Yaochi, including Holy Sons and Holy Maidens, helping them escape and preserving the seed of vitality.
With powerful ancestors of Elder Ancestor level present in Mount Taihua and Yaochi, if the exceptional talents from the younger generation like the Holy Sons and Maidens could escape and grow, there was a possibility for the Holy Land to prosper once again.
Outside was Lin Beichen, who was even stronger than the Elder Ancestor of the Lin Clan and the Jiang Family Ancestor. The Elder Ancestor of the Lin Clan dared not put these younger descendants into his treasure space.
A battle between individuals of the Elder Ancestor of the Lin Clan, Jiang Family Ancestor, and Lin Beichen’s level, even just the aftermath of the battle, could potentially kill everyone inside the space of the treasure.
If the treasure containing everyone fell into Lin Beichen’s hands, the forces from Mount Taihua and Yaochi would be totally annihilated.
Therefore, the only viable method was for those with stronger abilities to cover the retreat, protecting the weaker younger members as they broke through.
“Changsheng, I entrust Han’er to you. Do your best to keep her alive.”
Lin Xuantong knew that the upcoming battle would be extremely tough. Since Lu Changsheng, both in terms of cultivation and lifesaving methods, was superior to Lin Qinghan, he entrusted Lin Qinghan to Lu Changsheng.
Although the Elder Ancestor of the Lin Clan and Lin Xuantong did not specify it, everyone knew that Lu Changsheng would be the leader of the last group. If the previous three groups failed to hold back all the strong members of the Blood Sea Palace, then it would be Lu Changsheng’s turn to stand out last.
“Father.”
Lin Qinghan was fraught with anxiety.
As the second person to cover the retreat, Lin Xuantong faced the possibility of falling under the attack of the Blood Sea Palace protectors.
Lin Xuantong stroked his daughter’s hair, “If anything happens to me, take care of your mother from now on.”
“Father will definitely come back alive.”
Lin Qinghan’s tone was choked with emotion.
Elsewhere, Liu Mufeng and Feng Qing’er, who were responsible for covering the retreat, also instructed their daughter Liu Yiyi, and handed her some lifesaving Elixir Pills and Talismans.
Feng Qing’er gave Dugu Aotian a stern look, “Young man, come here.”
Dugu Aotian hesitated but eventually walked over.
“You are that Demon Chief’s son, but you also carry half of our Yaochi’s bloodline. Now, I am entrusting my daughter to you. You must protect her safety with your life. Do you understand?”
Feng Qing’er stood with hands on her hips, her aura as a potential mother-in-law making it impossible for Dugu Aotian to refuse, “The younger generation will bear it in mind.”
“Mom, I don’t want to be separated from you…”
Liu Yiyi’s eyes reddened, her tears swirling.
“You’ve grown up. There are things you have to face on your own.”
Feng Qing’er’s eyes softened as she looked at her daughter.
Liu Mufeng said, “We’re out of time. The Taiji Formless Array is beginning to shake.”
Everyone noticed that the eighty-one Banners of Laws forming the Taiji Formless Array had turned blood red and were being devoured by the Blood Refinement Great Formation laid out by the Blood Sea Palace, ready to collapse at any moment.
“Get into the tower.”
Lu Changsheng extended his right hand, and the Eight Desolations Imprisoning Dragon Tower appeared in his palm.
Lu Changsheng gathered all the young disciples from Mount Taihua and Yaochi into the tower.
Expecting to face a heavy siege by the Blood Sea Palace during the breakout, Lu Changsheng did not want anyone to be intercepted.
Once they fought their way out, he would release them.
Now, only the Elder Ancestor of Lin Clan, Jiang Family Ancestor, Lin Xuantong, Liu Mufeng, Feng Qing’er—five Divine King Realm powerhouses—, Buyi Immortal Emperor, Fairy Shun Hua, and nine others at the Great Accomplishment Immortal Emperor level, along with Lu Changsheng, making a total of fifteen people, remained within the Taiji Formless Array.
Buyi Immortal Emperor said, “Lu, stay close to us afterward. Your sister and I will try our best to lead you out of the encirclement.”
“Hmm.”
Lu Changsheng faintly sensed that his second senior brother, Buyi Immortal Emperor, was not weak.
The disciples accepted by Lin Xuantong were few in number. Including Lu Changsheng and Lin Qinghan, there were only five, but each possessed exceptional aptitude.
This did not even count the whereabouts-unknown eldest senior brother, Qingyang Immortal Emperor.
“Get ready…”
Under the urging of the Elder Ancestor of Lin Clan, the eighty-one Banner of Laws, about to be refined by the Blood Formation, soared into the sky, causing the Tai Chi Diagram to disappear.
“They finally can’t hold on and are preparing to flee; leave none of them behind,” Lin Beichen said as he caught the Elder Ancestor of Lin Clan’s intention the moment he operated the eighty-one Banner of Laws, alerting the Blood Sea Palace people.
“Hehe, don’t even think of escaping.”
“Fully activate the Blood Refinement Great Formation!”
The Blood Sea Palace people continuously infused True Qi and blood energy into the Blood Refinement Great Formation. The sea of blood churned within the formation, rushing towards the Elder Ancestor of Lin Clan and his companions.
With the Taiji Formless Array dissolved, they had to face the Blood Refinement Great Formation head-on.
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The Blood Refinement Great Formation, driven by six Blood Sea Palace protectors and several hundred strong practitioners, could even refine the Taiji Formless Array. Within the formation, even Divine King Realm powerhouses could fall!
Confronted with the several tens of thousands of meters high surging blood waves, Lu Changsheng felt a sense of despair and helplessness.
In such a Blood Formation, even those in the Immortal Emperor Realm seemed as insignificant as ants.
This was a peerless cruel formation activated collectively by six Divine Kings and several hundred Demon Sects’ powerhouses, with boundless Blood Spirit Qi mixed into the sea of blood.
The Elder Ancestor of Lin Clan looked solemn. Taking a deep breath, he swallowed the spiritual energy of the world around him.
“The night is endless, Divine Sword banishes demons!”
The Elder Ancestor of Lin Clan pinched the sword art, and an Immortal Sword flew out from the scabbard behind him.
With the Immortal Sword unsheathed, a streak of cold light, like a beam piercing through the dark night, penetrated the heavens and earth.
The six Blood Sea Palace protectors and several hundred Demon Sects’ powerhouses trembled in their souls upon seeing this astonishing sword light.
“Mount Taihua’s Sect-Defending Divine Sword—Neverending.”
Lin Beichen’s eyes showed fear mixed with fervor.
As the Holy Son from a hundred million years ago, Lin Beichen had once been a disciple of the Elder Ancestor of Lin Clan, fortunate enough to have marvelled at this Peerless Divine Sword.
And now, this was the second time in his life he beheld the elegance of the Divine Sword.
“Break!”
The Elder Ancestor of Lin Clan’s face turned red as he fully activated the Divine Sword. With supreme Sword Qi, he forcefully carved out a path of life through the Blood Refinement Great Formation.
“Let’s go.”
Lin Xuantong, Liu Mufeng, Feng Qing’er, along with the others, turned into more than a dozen streaks of light. Using Sword Flight, they followed the path of life and charged out of the Blood Refinement Great Formation.
“Chase after them, the two of them will be handled by me,” Lin Beichen commanded as he floated in the air, instructing the Blood Sea Palace people to pursue Lin Xuantong and the others.
“Don’t even think about leaving!”
The Elder Ancestor of Lin Clan and Jiang Family Ancestor attempted to stop the Blood Sea Palace protectors from chasing after them.
However, Lin Beichen stood in their way, “Ancestor, Uncle, do you two really think you can stop me alone?”
Lin Beichen reached for the handle of the Demon Sword behind him; “Ancestor, Uncle, times have changed. It’s time for you old folks to die.”