The various passages were originally vast and wide.

Now, with an increase of tenfold, their immense size is quite astonishing.

And the countless demon beasts densely packed into each passage extend all the way into their depths.

The current position of each team is only midway through the passages.

That is to say, if everyone wants to reach the end of the passage, they must traverse half the distance filled with demon beasts.

Chang...

On the Alchemy Channel side, Xiao Yi swung his sword.

The sword unleashed, and over a dozen purple lightning dragons roared out fiercely.

This attack was his all-out strike.

The puppets and demon beasts charging menacingly were instantly intercepted by the dozen purple lightning dragons’ Sword Qi.

"Stay close to me," Xiao Yi said, beginning to move forward.

Guu Lianxing, Gongsun Huowu, and a dozen Heavenly Talents hurriedly followed, never more than ten meters away from Xiao Yi.

Chang...

Xiao Yi cleared the way ahead with a sword strike.

Where the sword passed, nothing could withstand it.

Even if countless demon beasts and dozens of puppets blocked the way, not a single step could hinder him.

But ultimately, the countless demon beasts were too densely packed.

And various prohibitive auras around, repeatedly attacking, quickly filled the passage surroundings.

Xiao Yi squinted, moving his fingers lightly.

Sword Qi spread around, forming a Sword Net.

Xiao Yi dealt with the strongest demon beasts and Body Cultivation Puppets in front.

The demon beasts and prohibitive auras attempting to attack Guu Lianxing and others from the side were not very strong.

The Sword Qi alone was enough to protect everyone.

Hiss...

A demon beast tried to breach the Sword Net from the side, only to be instantly slain by the Purple Lightning Sword Energy.

The might of a High Grade Peak Holy Artifact is not to be underestimated.

The Sword Qi released, nothing below supreme can resist.

Even those above supreme, cannot easily overcome.

As long as Xiao Yi holds back the strongest Body Cultivation Puppets and the Peerless Demon Beasts, everyone can pass through the passage safely without much trouble.

...

While things are manageable on Xiao Yi’s side, other teams aren’t so fortunate.

After all, not everyone has a High Grade Peak Holy Artifact.

Not to mention Divine Weapons like the Purple Lightning Holy Artifact.

Other teams proceeded deeper into the passage, but soon found themselves surrounded by numerous demon beasts.

Leading in the front were dozens of Body Cultivation Puppets, with formidable strength.

The Black Cloud Academy’s team didn’t have major issues, thanks to powerhouses like Mo Youu and Qing Lin.

Ye Liu’s team fared somewhat easier, with two Young Masters Heu Youu and Xue Bai backing him.

But beyond these, almost all other teams were mired in fierce battles.

This included the teams of First Yun, Hua Ruolian, and Zhangsun Chilie, as well as Ran Qi’s team.

"Damn it, bringing so many people, it’s impossible to get through the passage," Ran Qi cursed.

First Yun glanced back at the Heavenly Talents behind him, "If I find myself unable to protect you later, abandon the mission immediately and leave the Cave Mansion."

First Yun, being a Demon Hunter,

didn’t wish to see the Heavenly Talents behind him perish within the bellies of demon beasts.

However, he would try his best, but if it becomes impossible, there’s nothing he can do.

...

As for the Alchemy Channel side, Xiao Yi single-handedly contended with dozens of Body Cultivation Puppets and the strongest Peerless Demon Beasts.

It seemed effortless.

But still, with only one sword in hand, how could he fend off such dense attacks from all directions?

Chang... Chang... Chang...

Fierce attacks came one after another, and Xiao Yi parried each with his sword.

The Purple Lightning Divine Sword was held firm in his hand; the Sword Shadow hovered three feet before him.

No matter how dense the attacks, as long as Xiao Yi’s sword was quick enough, he could block them one by one.

But ultimately, there would be lapses.

He only had one hand, one sword.

Boom... Xiao Yi struck one puppet away with a sword, then another shock forced back the remaining puppets and Peerless Demon Beasts ahead.

However, a puppet suddenly slipped past his Sword Edge, its sturdy iron hand lunging straight for him.

Having just executed two sword strokes, Xiao Yi had no time to recall his sword to block.

Hiss...

The puppet’s fist finally slammed onto his chest.

Xiao Yi grunted, a trace of blood appearing at the corner of his mouth.

And just then, the puppet’s assault had not ceased, turning its fist into a hand poised to seize Xiao Yi’s heart directly.

"Scram," Xiao Yi’s sword barely managed to return, swinging with force.

Boom... with an explosive noise, the puppet was sent flying heavily.

But in that moment, it had already clawed several gory wounds across his chest.

If his last strike had been a bit slower, that puppet might have severely injured his vulnerable body.

"Young Master Xiao Yi."

"You little thief."

Guu Lianxing and Gongsun Huowu on the side cried out in shock at the sight of the alarming wounds on Xiao Yi’s chest.

"Don’t distract me," Xiao Yi replied indifferently, clutching the Purple Lightning in his hand tightly.

With a cold gaze, he surveyed the surrounding Body Cultivation Puppets and demon beasts.

He wasn’t merely surveying.

His eyes were set on assessing the entire situation.

This sweeping glance allowed him to determine the direction of each puppet and Peerless Demon Beast’s attack, and how he should counter with his sword.

Chang... Chang... Chang...

The shocking clangs rang endlessly.

Xiao Yi pressed forward with the group.

Yet the result...

Boom... Yet another puppet bypassed his Sword Edge to attack.

Again, it was the same situation, with only one hand, one sword, how could he block attacks from dozens of puppets and demon beasts?

Boom...

The Body Cultivation Puppets’ terrifying force struck heavily on Xiao Yi.

"Puh." This time, Xiao Yi spat a mouthful of blood.

Though he was also a Body Cultivation Martial Artist, his current physical level was far from sufficient for this level of combat.

Hiss... More hideous wounds appeared across his body, blood oozing out.

"Yea, Young Master Xiao Yi."

"You little thief."

Guu Lianxing bit her lip upon seeing this.

Both she and Gongsun Huowu were Young Masters from the Eighteen Mansions, yet they were the weakest of the Talents.

No need to further explain Guu Lianxing; physically frail, she had only just recovered a few days prior, wasting a lot of cultivation time.

Gongsun Huowu, originally ranked mid-tier among the Talents, had fallen directly to the lower tier due to wasted time.

Thus, the two of them could not assist Xiao Yi in any way.

"Young Master Xiao Yi, you’re pushing yourself too hard," Guu Lianxing said solemnly.

"If it’s not feasible, we can give up,"

"Indeed," Gongsun Huowu nodded repeatedly, "if you were alone, you could easily pass this passage."

Yes, Xiao Yi was indeed pushing himself too much at the moment.

Other teams found themselves locked in fierce battles.

Xiao Yi’s team was the weakest, and now he had to protect everyone through the passage, imposing enormous pressure on him. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Chang... Chang... Chang...

The sound of swords never ceased, shadows of swords stretched endlessly.

While fending off attacks at the front, Xiao Yi furrowed his brow in contemplation, "Is it too much of a strain?"

"Very well then," Xiao Yi’s eyes turned cold.

"One last time, stay close to me, I’ll force us through."

"Force through?" everyone was stunned.

Xiao Yi said no more. However, his sword, in that moment, transformed suddenly.

...

First update.