"You all." First Yun’s face turned cold.

"Is this considered a threat?" Hua Ruolian narrowed her eyes.

Guu Feifan was about to say something.

Sikong Yu quickly interrupted, "A threat? I wouldn’t dare. After all, you are the Heavenly Talents of the Three Halls Main Hall; we wouldn’t dare to threaten."

"Furthermore, we are not forcing you to stay; if you do not wish to assist, you may leave."

"However." Sikong Yu paused, sneering coldly.

"The prestigious Eight Palace Martial Artists, now in the face of this Beast Tide danger, abandoning the companions who ventured into the Cave Mansion together..."

"Oh no, perhaps not companions, but the fact that you are afraid to fight against these demon beasts is evident."

"Eight Palaces’ reputation, tsk tsk, is nothing but empty fame."

"What Demon Hunting Hall, what Flame Hall Medicine Venerate Hall, what Asura Wind Hall, all are nonsense."

"What did you say?" The three of First Yun suddenly roared, faces showing killing intent.

Clang...

A streak of Purple Lightning Sword Energy suddenly arrived in mid-air.

Mo Youu reacted swiftly, instantly blocking it with his sword.

The black sword light barely blocked the crackling purple lightning.

"Junior Brother Xiao Yi."

The one who struck was none other than Xiao Yi.

The Purple Lightning Divine Sword that Xiao Yi was originally holding at the Sword Dao Giant Gate had already been retracted.

He slowly turned, facing Sikong Yu. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

"Sikong Yu, if you have the guts, say those words again."

"If I want to kill you, let’s see if Mo Youu can protect you."

His cold words were filled with astonishing killing intent.

Even Mo Youu, from afar, trembled upon hearing it, "Junior Brother Xiao Yi, don’t be rash."

"Our intent is to break this main setup, not genuinely harbor any malice."

"Little thief, watch out." Gongsun Huowu suddenly exclaimed.

A giant beast’s claw came straight at them.

Originally, Xiao Yi was blocking the Sword Dao Giant Gate; after withdrawing the sword just now, the demon beasts inside surged out even more fiercely.

This was a demon beast with the strength of Supreme 9996 Dao, and the power of its claw was incredibly formidable.

"Young Master Xiao Yi."

"Brother Xiao Yi."

"Xiao Yi."

Exclamations instantly rang out.

Xiao Yi’s cold gaze remained fixed on Sikong Yu.

Clang...

Xiao Yi didn’t turn around, but the Purple Lightning Divine Sword swiftly came out, swinging backward.

As the sword fell, the massive claw was instantly severed.

On the claw, electric qi kept crackling.

"So strong." Everyone was shocked, and their gaze at Xiao Yi turned into a deep surprise.

That was a demon beast with the strength of Supreme 9996 Dao, defeated by just one sword?

In the distance, Sikong Yu, feeling the cold gaze, shuddered and hid further behind Mo Youu.

"Not good." Suddenly, an exclamation came.

Hua Ruolian’s defensive area was suddenly breached by the tidal wave of demon beasts.

The Star Illusion Sword Formation scattered.

First Yun, Ye Liu, Ran Qi, Zhangsun Chilie, and others could no longer withstand the impact of the surging demon beasts.

Bang... Ran Qi tried to block it, but the result was being instantly sent flying.

He even forcefully resisted, but ended up spitting out a mouthful of bloody spit.

A demon beast charged straight at them.

"Brother Ran." Ye Liu exclaimed.

Whoosh... a figure swiftly passed by, instantly catching Ran Qi.

Clang...

Purple Lightning Sword Energy flashed by, instantly dismembering the demon beast in front.

In the distance, Mo Youu frowned and said, "Junior Brother Xiao Yi, if you enter our Black Cloud Formation, you will be safe."

Xiao Yi furrowed his brows.

Qing Lin shouted, "Xiao Yi, don’t overthink it, come in first."

Clang... Clang... Clang...

The Purple Lightning Sword Energy fell like a storm.

First Yun, Ye Liu, and others had already gathered together.

Xiao Yi held his sword, forcibly clearing a path towards the Black Cloud Academy team.

In the distance, Sikong Yu sneered, "You spoke boldly just now."

"Now you still need the protection of the Black Cloud Formation?"

"Hmph, now you have no choice; you can’t withstand these demon beasts unless you join forces with us. Otherwise, you won’t survive to leave here."

"Bastard." First Yun’s face showed coldness.

However, with a bang...

An Ancient Demon punched forward, even surpassing Xiao Yi’s sword, hitting heavily on First Yun’s chest.

"Pfft." First Yun spat out a mouthful of bloody spit.

Regardless of First Yun or Zhangsun Chilie, they were at the Supreme 9991 realm; while Ye Liu, Ran Qi, were at the Supreme 9990 realm.

Their strength, even when fully unleashed, only reached around Supreme 9993 Dao.

Even with the amplification from High Grade Peak Holy Artifact, it only reached Supreme 9995 Dao level, which is already their maximum power.

Naturally, they could not be opponents for these Supreme 9996 Dao demon beasts, and were even quickly defeated, injured by a punch.

Xiao Yi, relying solely on his Sword Dao strength, could handle these demon beasts without much trouble, but protecting everyone was ultimately somewhat difficult.

At least, he could not protect everyone.

Roar... Roar... Roar...

Intense roars of demon beasts, screams of Ancient Demons, deafening tramples of demon beasts, echoed throughout the main setup.

Xiao Yi’s group was almost completely surrounded by the tidal wave of demon beasts.

"Damn it." Zhangsun Chilie released both hands, unleashing the Flame Dragon Fire Control Technique to the extreme.

Torrential flames raged across hundreds of meters.

However, the effect was clearly minimal.

Roar... Roar... Roar...

A wave of demon beasts easily dispersed the flames.

Supreme 9996 Dao was already a very high level of strength.

And with demon beasts so densely packed, like a Beast Tide.

It was not something Zhangsun Chilie could handle.

"Junior Brother Xiao Yi, I’ll help you." Mo Youu said softly, slashing down with a sword.

Extreme black light transformed into two hundred-meter sword qi.

The sword qi passed, and demon beasts, puppets, were annihilated in an instant by the black light.

The road initially covered by demon beasts was forcibly cleaved open.

"Enter the formation first." Xiao Yi said, striking a palm towards Guu Lianxing and Gongsun Huowu.

First Yun, Hua Ruolian, Zhangsun Chilie, Ye Liu, and Ran Qi nodded, instantly flashing into the formation.

Without the obstruction of demon beasts, the short distance for martial artists of this level was just a blink away.

Ye Liu, quick to act, stabilized his stance and swiftly caught Guu Lianxing and Gongsun Huowu.

Of course, in that instant, the demon beasts once again regrouped, densely surrounding the main setup.

"Junior Brother Xiao Yi."

"Xiao Yi."

"Vice Master Xiao Yi."

First Yun and others who had entered the Black Cloud Formation showed expressions of surprise.

Mo Youu was about to strike again to carve out a clear path.

"Don’t bother with me."

Xiao Yi’s indifferent tone vehemently conveyed.

Mo Youu heard and hesitated for a moment.

"Humph, what a cocky little thief." Sikong Yu snorted coldly, "Senior Mo Youu, if he wants to die, let him be, why bother?"

Just as Sikong Yu’s voice fell.

In the distance, Xiao Yi was within the encirclement of tidal demon beasts, with Purple Lightning surging, easily traversing the encirclement like a leisurely stroll, and stepping into the Black Cloud Formation.

First Yun and others sighed in relief.

Mo Youu smiled, "As expected of Junior Brother Xiao Yi, indeed he is exceptionally strong."

"Additionally." Mo Youu glanced at Sikong Yu, "To correct you, I’m not a disciple of Heavenly Hidden Academy; it’s inappropriate to call me ’senior brother’."

Sikong Yu took note but didn’t reply.

"Enough nonsense." Xiao Yi turned to Mo Youu, "Tell me, within the main setup demon beasts are causing havoc, their strength keeps rising, how do you plan to keep blocking them?"

Mo Youu didn’t mind Xiao Yi’s cold tone; instead, he smiled, "On this point, you can be reassured, Junior Brother Xiao Yi."

"Since I dared to call for your aid, I have the confidence."

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First Chapter.