Within the Black Mist, an exceptionally grating, strange laughter echoed, and immediately, Yuan Cang and the others saw the Black Mist below suddenly surge upwards. Following that, a surge of extremely pure Otherworldly Demonic Qi gushed out from the ground, directly grabbing towards Yuan Cang.
Yuan Cang's expression changed drastically. He never expected that the great one he relied on would actually attack him.
However, after reacting, Yuan Cang didn't just sit and wait for death. The majestic Origin Power within his body, along with a considerable amount of Otherworldly Demonic Qi, surged out together, slamming towards the Black Mist below.
"Chi Chi!!"
Then, the moment that majestic Origin Power came into contact with the Otherworldly Demonic Qi, it emitted bursts of "chi chi" sounds, dissipating away. The remaining traces of Otherworldly Demonic Qi were quickly assimilated by the Black Mist, instead attacking Yuan Cang.
Yuan Cang didn't expect that his attack would be completely ineffective against the Otherworldly Demonic Qi of that General-level Otherworldly Demon. His expression immediately turned pale. In the next moment, his entire body suddenly retreated violently. At the same time, Yuan Cang roared at Lei Qian, Ling Zhen, and the others beside him.
"Ling Zhen, Lei Qian, attack together and seal it back in!"
Yuan Cang's heart was filled with ruthlessness at this moment. He released the other party, but that General-level Otherworldly Demon didn't appreciate it at all. That was fine, but it even wanted to devour them. How could Yuan Cang endure that? He had always valued his own life the most.
Lei Qian, Ling Zhen, and many elite disciples of Yuan Gate beside him were also dumbfounded by the sudden turn of events.
Seeing the large hand formed from Otherworldly Demonic Qi grabbing towards Yuan Cang, Ling Zhen was the first to react, immediately shouting sternly.
"All disciples, listen to my command, form the formation, and send this great one to enter the Earth!"
Ling Zhen understood very clearly that this General-level Otherworldly Demon clearly didn't regard them as human beings, not even as dogs. It simply wanted to kill them as it pleased. In that case, why debase themselves by using their lives to help that Otherworldly Demon?
As long as they sealed that Otherworldly Demon again, under the threat of life and death, this General-level Otherworldly Demon would become obedient. At that time, wouldn't it have to obey their orders? Only then could they use this General-level Otherworldly Demon to preserve their own lives.
However, after speaking, Ling Zhen saw that the other Yuan Gate disciples didn't make any movements, and he couldn't help but feel angry.
"Hmph, if Yuan Senior is killed, do you think it will let us go? Join forces, set up the formation, and seal it back. At that time, it will obediently listen to us!"
Ling Zhen's expression became sinister as he spoke. The surrounding Yuan Gate disciples couldn't help but change their expressions upon hearing this. Just now, everyone was still hesitating whether or not to listen to Ling Zhen's orders. After all, the task they received from the Sect Leader was to assist in releasing this great one.
As for Yuan Cang's life or death, to be honest, not only did these people not care, but they even wished for Yuan Cang to be killed by that General-level Otherworldly Demon. Yuan Cang's cold demeanor before had left a considerable shadow in the hearts of these people.
But at this moment, all of that had been cast aside. Ling Zhen was right about one thing: if Yuan Cang died, would that great one let them go?
At that time, they would be directly killed by that great one without even needing that madman to chase after them. They released the other party to seek shelter, not to seek their own deaths.
Therefore, if they didn't want to die, they could only seal this General-level Otherworldly Demon back first. As for what to do when that madman came to kill them, they would deal with it then.
Immediately, a group of elite Yuan Gate disciples no longer hesitated and released the Origin Power within their bodies. Soon, a formidable formation took shape in the air.
Ling Zhen and Lei Qian also attacked together, blasting towards the giant hand formed by Demonic Qi.
"Peng! Peng! Peng!"
Several consecutive attacks bombarded the giant Demonic Qi hand, but they didn't disperse the Otherworldly Demonic Qi. Although its power weakened slightly, it still relentlessly pursued.
"Jie Jie Jie! You lowly beings actually dare to defy this great General. Then all of you shall become this General's rations!"
The Otherworldly Demon General deep underground sneered when he saw that these lowly servants dared to resist. Immediately after the large hand missed its grab, large swathes of Otherworldly Demonic Qi emerged from the depths of the earth, grabbing towards Lei Qian, Ling Zhen, and the others in the distance.
Faced with the attack of that General-level Otherworldly Demon, Yuan Cang, Ling Zhen, Lei Qian, and the others were also made to look somewhat disheveled. A group of Yuan Gate disciples were even forced to disperse the formation and flee in all directions.
Not far away, looking at the disheveled appearance of the Yuan Gate disciples, even Ying Xiaoxiao, whose temperament had gradually become indifferent, couldn't help but have a hint of a smile on her face.
How miserable Dao Sect was made by Yuan Gate back then, now, after seeing the ending of Yuan Gate, Ying Xiaoxiao felt that much happier in her heart. Ying Huanhuan, who was standing next to her, couldn't help but say out loud.
"Serves them right, this is the end of traitors!"
Ying Huanhuan felt extreme disgust for these fellows who betrayed the Tianxuan Continent and sided with the Otherworldly Demons, even more so than the Otherworldly Demons themselves.
They were clearly creatures of the Tianxuan Continent, yet they betrayed their homeland to help a group of invading alien races from beyond the heavens to erode their homeland, even to the point of Demonic Contamination, turning a world of beautiful mountains and rivers into a barren wasteland. It was simply detestable!
It had to be said that the current fate of the Yuan Gate group was a great relief to Ying Huanhuan, even more so than directly killing these Yuan Gate traitors.
Ling Qingzhu's cool face also carried a hint of a smile, but it quickly faded as she looked at Lin Xuan's slightly furrowed brow beside her and couldn't help but ask, "Could it be that something has changed?"
"Indeed, the great formation has been completely triggered!"
Lin Xuan nodded slightly upon hearing this. However, as soon as Lin Xuan finished speaking, an extremely intense wave suddenly emanated from the crimson sky, followed by a melodious chime.
"Dong!"
The melodious chime echoed continuously, and with it, a crimson ripple spread across the surrounding sky at a speed visible to the naked eye.
As this special ripple spread, the originally distorted space began to dissipate. Soon, countless auras of varying strengths appeared in the perception of Ying Xiaoxiao, Ling Qingzhu, and the others.
"The sealing formation has been undone!"
Ling Qingzhu's Willow Eyebrows furrowed. The undoing of the seal meant that the General-level Otherworldly Demon could completely escape. Similarly, Yuan Cang, Ling Zhen, and the rest of the Yuan Gate trash also had a place to escape to.
No, they didn't even need to escape. Because without the sealing formation, Lin Xuan's aura might be able to be hidden, but the auras of the three of them could definitely not be hidden. At that time, the General-level Otherworldly Demon would naturally abandon Yuan Cang, Ling Zhen, and the rest of its Otherworldly Demon race's lackeys and turn to deal with them.
At this time, the anomalies within the distorted space also alarmed Yuan Cang, Ling Zhen, and the others who were fleeing in a sorry state. Even the General-level Otherworldly Demon stopped its attack.
Looking at the huge crimson cauldron gradually forming in the distorted space in the sky, a touch of greed couldn't help but flash in the eyes of Yuan Cang and the others.
"That's the Burning Heaven Cauldron?"
Yuan Cang muttered to himself, and while speaking, he also looked down at the earth beneath his feet. The aura of the General-level Otherworldly Demon in the crack covered by Black Mist was constantly increasing.
After sensing the aura of the General-level Otherworldly Demon, the corner of Yuan Cang's mouth curled up slightly. Now that this damned idiot General-level Otherworldly Demon had escaped, that Sword madman would definitely go all out to deal with that damned idiot, and would not have the energy to care about them.
And at that time, he could completely take advantage of the Sword madman's killing of that damned idiot to take away this extremely precious Burning Heaven Cauldron. With the Burning Heaven Cauldron in hand, his strength would also be able to rise to another level.
It would be best if that damned idiot was directly killed by the Sword madman, and then used its life to seriously injure the Sword madman. Then, after Yuan Cang refined this Burning Heaven Cauldron, he would directly kill the Sword madman, achieving multiple goals at once. Not only would he obtain the treasure, but he would also make a great contribution.
As for that damned idiot, he believed that the several King Hall of the Demon Prison would remember its sacrifices and contributions to the great Otherworldly Demon race.
"Ling Zhen, Lei Qian, find an opportunity later to snatch the Burning Heaven Cauldron with me!"
Yuan Cang transmitted his voice to Ling Zhen and Lei Qian. After hearing Yuan Cang's voice, Ling Zhen and Lei Qian subconsciously turned their heads to look at Yuan Cang, and then nodded slightly.
"Dong!"
Another chime sounded, and then, from within the cauldron that was so large that it could cover the entire sky, a monstrous red light swept down. In mid-air, it formed an extremely large spirit formation. Then, as the spirit formation fell, it directly enveloped the cracked earth.
After being covered by the spirit formation, the pitch-black Demonic Qi that was still surging up was once again suppressed back into the depths of the earth. However, the streams of Otherworldly Demonic Qi that were constantly surging up still caused the light on the spirit formation to shake incessantly. Obviously, this great formation could not completely suppress the General-level Otherworldly Demon at the bottom of the earth, preventing it from resisting.
"Damn Burning Heaven Old Ghost, you're still haunting me even after death!"
Deep underground, the sealed General-level Otherworldly Demon frantically slammed into the spirit formation several times, and then cursed with a bit of exasperation. The sharp, ear-piercing sound made many strong people who had not yet reacted frown.
"This spirit formation won't last too long. You guys go out first, I'll go help him."
Lin Xuan looked at the constantly trembling spirit formation and couldn't help but say to Ling Qingzhu and Ying Huanhuan beside him.
As he spoke, Lin Xuan had already drawn the sword at his waist and charged forward. In a flash, he arrived above the spirit array. The next moment, streams of Sword Qi were released from the long sword in his hand, forming a brand new Sword Formation as they crisscrossed.
"Clang! Clang!"
The moment the Sword Formation took shape, sounds of Sword Cries echoed through the space.
Within the space, many of the stronger individuals had felt uneasy after sensing the alarming, cold, and evil aura. In particular, the fact that the spirit array seemed unable to suppress the Demonic being only added to their fear.
But when the sounds of Sword Cries rang out between heaven and earth, countless adventurers immediately felt relieved, breathing sighs of relief.
No matter what, as long as the Sword Saint was present, they figured that the Demonic being below wouldn't be able to stir up much trouble. After all, this was the Sword Saint who had directly chopped up the Seven Kings Hall back then. They refused to believe that whatever was down there could be stronger than the Seven Kings Hall!
With the appearance of the Sword Formation, the pressure on the spirit array suddenly lessened considerably, gradually stabilizing. The constantly leaking Otherworldly Demonic Qi was also completely suppressed back into the depths of the earth.
Seeing this scene, Yuan Cang, Ling Zhen, Lei Qian, and the other Yuan Gate disciples were instantly dumbfounded. They had just been planning to snatch the Pure Origin Treasure, the Burning Heaven Cauldron, after that damned General-level Otherworldly Demon broke free.
In the end, forget about snatching the Burning Heaven Cauldron, it wasn't even clear if that damned idiot could break free. Moreover, they might have trouble even leaving this place. That Sword maniac had already made a move, and soon...
No, they couldn't wait any longer!
"Ling Zhen, Lei Qian, let's go! While that maniac is dealing with that damned idiot, we'll retreat first!"
Yuan Cang didn't hesitate. If they didn't run now, it wouldn't be so easy to run later. Once that maniac dealt with that damned idiot, dealing with them would just be a matter of a single Sword strike, wouldn't it?
Immediately, Yuan Cang didn't hesitate any longer, directly taking out a special Seal Talisman. With a wave of his hand, a powerful force erupted instantly, tearing a crack in space. The next moment, Yuan Cang, Ling Zhen, Lei Qian, and many Yuan Gate elite disciples entered in succession, disappearing into the space in the blink of an eye.
Not far away, Ling Qingzhu and the Ying Xiaoxiao trio watched the retreating figures of Yuan Cang and the others, their expressions somewhat unsightly. This time, they hadn't been able to keep them here after all, and had let them escape.
However, just as the Ying Huanhuan trio were feeling unwilling and angry, Ling Qingzhu and Ying Xiaoxiao both felt a resistance from the surrounding space. Immediately, the space behind them began to distort, as if trying to push them out of this space.
"What's going on?"
Ying Xiaoxiao was taken aback, while Ling Qingzhu's eyes flickered slightly, and she responded.
"Don't resist. The Burning Heaven Cauldron must be ejecting us from the space within the Cauldron."
Ying Huanhuan didn't speak, but she was the first to give up all resistance, allowing the spatial repulsion to act on her body, squeezing her out of the space within the Burning Heaven Cauldron.
The next moment, when Ling Qingzhu, Ying Xiaoxiao, and Ying Huanhuan opened their eyes again, the surrounding scenery had changed drastically. Most importantly, Yuan Cang and the others, who had forcibly torn through space to escape just now, were right nearby.