Mainland Martial Arts

Chapter 502 Despair

On the first floor of the tower, the battle raged on. A demonic cultist, wearing a black robe adorned with a taotie pattern, and Lü Cheng of Xinghai Peak were locked in a fierce battle. Their figures moved swiftly across the battlefield, each exchange creating a deafening roar, the air distorted by the force of their actions. Both men appeared at ease, confident smiles on their faces, as if this battle were merely a game.

The rest of the group fought desperately. The demonic cultists were like a group of frenzied beasts, brandishing their weapons and attacking their opponents without mercy. Blood flowed on the ground, and the shouts and screams mixed together, making people shudder. The demonic cultists killed many people, but they also killed many of their own.

However, the battle situation suddenly changed dramatically. Several new individuals approaching the level of semi-saints suddenly appeared among the demonic cult. Their appearance was like a bombshell, instantly turning the tide of the battle. These newly emerged strongmen were extremely powerful, and their attacks were fierce and deadly.

Jiang Cheng and Chang Jihou bore the brunt of the attack, besieged by these powerful warriors. They fought desperately, brandishing their weapons with impenetrable force, but ultimately they were defeated. Jiang Cheng's face was filled with despair, his eyes revealing resentment. However, the demonic cult drained his cultivation, his body rapidly withering, and he collapsed to the ground. Chang Jihou was not spared either; he let out a scream and died instantly.

In this brutal battle, virtually everyone below the Grandmaster level perished. They were either killed or had their cultivation drained away. The Demon Cult also suffered heavy losses, with only a dozen or so remaining. Shockingly, these remaining dozen or so were nearing the level of Semi-Saint, and a new Semi-Saint had even emerged. This new Semi-Saint was incredibly powerful, and his presence instantly bolstered the Demon Cult's strength.

The remaining ones were all Grand Masters from the major clans, as well as Elders who had brought their men with them. Even Taixu Valley only had five Elders left. They stood on the battlefield, watching the tragic scene unfold before them.

Lin Feng, alone at the rear, engaged in a desperate battle with the surging half-human, half-beast monsters, giant centipedes, and giant ants. The passage was filled with a pungent, fishy odor, mixed with the mucus emanating from the monsters, making one almost nauseous.

"Hiss—" A half-human, half-beast monster lunged at him, its fangs and claws bared. Its humanoid form was distorted with muscles, while its beastly form was covered in sharp fangs and claws, gleaming coldly in the dim light. Lin Feng's eyes glared, and he swung the Star Blade rapidly, drawing a silver arc of light. With a "puff," the half-human, half-beast monster was struck, uttering a scream and falling to the ground, twitching.

However, before Lin Feng could catch his breath, a giant centipede scurried up the wall. Its body was as thick as an arm, and its densely packed legs scraped against the stone wall, making a shuddering sound. Lin Feng quickly turned and slashed at the centipede, but there was only a clang, as if it had hit metal. The centipede's shell was incredibly hard, leaving only a shallow mark.

"Damn it!" Lin Feng cursed softly, sweat dripping down his forehead. He knew full well that the power of heaven and earth was too weak here, and he couldn't draw on it to fight like usual. Now he could only exert the combat power of an early eighth-grade Grandmaster. While he could still hold his own against these half-human, half-beast monsters, the giant ants and centipedes were far too formidable. Every attack felt like hitting a solid rock.

"Lin Feng, hold on!" Xu Tian's anxious cry came from the front. Lin Feng fended off the monster's attack while struggling to retreat. His eyes were determined, and he had only one thought in mind: to get Xu Tian, ​​Chen Xiner, and Chen Yu out safely.

After an unknown amount of time, Xu Tian finally reached the cave entrance with Chen Xin'er and Chen Yu. As soon as the three emerged, they were stunned by the sight before them. This was the monster's lair, densely packed with eggs of various sizes. Some eggs were even trembling, as if the life within was about to hatch. Pregnant half-human, half-beast monsters slowly paced through the lair, their eyes alert and filled with aggression. Even more terrifying, there were many powerful half-human, half-beast monsters, emitting an aura so powerful that some were at the level of semi-saints.

"What...what should I do?" Chen Xin'er cried, her body trembling slightly as she clutched Xu Tian's arm tightly. Chen Yu's face was also pale, his lips trembling, and he couldn't utter a word.

Lin Feng then rushed out. Seeing the scene before him, his face instantly turned extremely ugly. "How could this happen..." He muttered to himself, a sense of despair welling up in his heart, but soon, his eyes became firm again.

"There is no time to hesitate. I will fight my way out. You guys run!" Lin Feng shouted, raising the Star Knife high in his hand, with a faint light flickering on the blade.

A swarm of monsters roared and charged towards him. Lin Feng took a deep breath, summoning all his strength, releasing the remaining power of heaven and earth within him. A blue light surged from his body, gradually condensing into a blue armor that enveloped his entire body. At the same time, he released a star field, and the surrounding air seemed to be pulled by this power, slightly distorting.

"Kill!" Lin Feng roared, charging into the horde of monsters like a mad beast. The Star Blade swung in his hand, each strike carrying immense force, splattering the monsters' blood. However, facing so many powerful enemies, his resistance seemed fragile.

Barely a moment had passed before a powerful half-human, half-beast monster suddenly punched Lin Feng. Lin Feng couldn't dodge and was struck by the blow, sending him flying like a kite with its string cut. His blue armor instantly shattered, and a trickle of blood oozed from the corner of his mouth.

Lin Feng's eyes revealed an unyielding look, but he knew that he was seriously injured and the enemy had not yet mobilized the entire clan to attack.

Lin Feng struggled to support his body with the Star Sword and slowly climbed up. There was blood at the corner of his mouth, but his eyes remained firm.

At the same time, Ding Junhao and Li Zhe emerged trembling from another cave entrance. Upon seeing the dense, powerful swarms of half-human, half-beast monsters before them, their legs instantly softened like noodles, and they fell to their knees with a thump. Their eyes widened with terror, then became empty and lifeless, as if their souls had been drained of them by terror. These half-human, half-beast monsters ranged from the weakest to the strongest, reaching the level of a ninth-grade grandmaster or even a semi-saint. The disparity in power was so great that Ding Junhao and Li Zhe couldn't even muster the slightest thought of resistance.