The Fox King unleashed his most powerful strike, temporarily incapacitating many of the surrounding experts. He even scattered the Void Spirit Stage Demon Race members who were blocking the exit, winning them a brief moment to breathe.
BOOM!
Jin Wei and his group seized the opportunity, ruthlessly blasting away the charmed members of the Demon Race. After forcing an opening, they immediately led Lin Xuan and the others in their escape.
But this was only temporary. The outside was completely surrounded. As far as the eye could see, there were dense crowds of Demon Race members, their eyes filled with a bloodthirsty red glow. Every one of them wanted to capture Lin Xuan.
At the same time, other Black Dragon Race members with lower Cultivation joined forces to cast the Dragon Devouring Spirit. The effect wasn’t as strong as when cast by a Void Spirit Stage expert, but their only purpose was to stall for a moment and buy some time.
"Get out of my way!"
Jin Wei roared furiously. The two Golden Dragon Race Elders cleared the path with all their might as a brilliant golden light erupted, instantly shattering the encroaching black cloud. The Black Dragon Race members who had cast the Dragon Devouring Spirit were sent flying. All of them were heavily injured, and some were even killed!
Jin Wei showed no mercy to these scoundrels. ’Those who block my path will die.’ This scene terrified the other members of the Demon Race who had intended to help, and they all scrambled to get out of the way. None of them dared to get any closer.
A King Grade bloodline was very tempting, but they wouldn’t be alive to enjoy it. A single slap from Jin Wei would be an absolute death sentence.
However, they had ultimately bought some time. The charmed Void Spirit Stage members of the Demon Race gradually recovered and once again rushed to intercept Lin Xuan.
"The Fox King is a bit tricky, but you won’t escape this time..." Hei Chen looked at the Phoenix Race Elders and said with a faint smile, "So, have you decided to surrender? If you do, you’ll also have a chance to obtain a King Grade bloodline instead of just watching from the sidelines!"
The expressions of the Phoenix Race Elders flickered with uncertainty. Then, they turned to look at Bingxin and the others, who were under siege, and a determined glint appeared in their eyes.
"Some things must be done with dignity! We will not stoop to your level, much less betray the Phoenix Race! We were the ones who were wrong all along!" the Second Elder of the Phoenix Race roared. "Go and help them!"
The moment he finished speaking, Phoenix Wings sprouted from their backs, and they flew up to provide support. This development stunned Hei Chen. He hadn’t expected this outcome. The Heart of the Fire Phoenix had been stolen by a human, yet they still chose to help him escape!
Apparently, they would rather let Lin Xuan take the Heart of the Fire Phoenix than let it fall into the hands of the Black Dragon Race, only to have its Essence Blood slowly drained to fuel their Cultivation.
"Stubborn fools! Stop them all!" Hei Chen roared. He then stomped his foot and charged forward himself.
With several Phoenix Race Elders joining the fray, the situation changed completely, forcing Hei Chen to enter the battle himself. When the Fire Phoenix King saw this, she gritted her teeth. She stared daggers at Lin Xuan, truly wishing she could eat his flesh and drink his blood.
Unfortunately, she was so severely injured that she couldn’t move at all. She could only watch the battle unfold helplessly.
"We old-timers are here to help you!"
Several tyrannical surges of phoenix power swept out, blasting away the Demon Race members surrounding Lin Xuan’s group. The Elders then stood guard beside them and said, "Hurry and escape now! Take the Heart of the Fire Phoenix and run!"
"Elders..." Bingxin was startled. She hadn’t expected the Phoenix Race Elders to help, but she didn’t have time to dwell on it. She quickly said, "Thank you!"
They had no time for pleasantries. There were simply too many experts surrounding them. The addition of the Phoenix Race Elders eased the pressure slightly, but it wasn’t a long-term solution.
After all, they were surrounded by an overwhelming number of Demon Race members. Once their Elemental Power was exhausted, even the weakest among their pursuers could become a lethal threat.
"Run!"
Bingxin pulled Lin Xuan along, fleeing at top speed. Jin Wei and the others followed close behind, carving a path through the onslaught of fierce attacks. Soon, they broke through the rings of encirclement and fled frantically into the distance.
"As long as we can make it to the Ice and Snow Tower, we’ll be safe!" Jin Wei said coolly.
Once they entered the Ice and Snow Tower, the Black Dragon Race wouldn’t be able to get in, no matter how arrogant they were. After all, Lin Xuan was the Tower Master. The only problem was the great distance to the tower; it would take a very long time to fly there.
But for now, this was their only option; there was no other way. With the entire Demon Race on the Demon Race Continent looking to side with the Black Dragon Race, they truly had nowhere else to hide besides the Ice and Snow Tower.
"Sister, I never thought it would end up like this. The Heart of the Fire Phoenix was meant for you, but I ended up absorbing it instead..." Lin Xuan felt a wave of helplessness.
"What nonsense are you talking about? As long as you’re safe, that’s all that matters." Bingxin squeezed his hand tightly, her gaze fixed firmly on the path ahead, not meeting his.
She wasn’t lying. ’As long as Lin Xuan is alright, that’s enough. The Heart of the Fire Phoenix is important, but his safety is more important to me. Or rather, as long as it doesn’t fall into the Fire Phoenix King’s hands, I can rest easy. I may have missed my chance at a King Grade bloodline, but I believe I can still achieve a breakthrough even without it!’
As Bingxin continued to lead the escape, a single glance over his shoulder revealed a massive, overwhelming horde of Demon Race members in pursuit. It was an absolute nightmare.
There were countless Core Formation Stage members of the Demon Race. Hailing from various clans, they had all gathered for the pursuit. Perhaps they weren’t in a hurry to attack, content to let the Black Dragon Race do the heavy lifting, but they would surely try to take advantage of the chaos at a critical moment.
Hunted by a seemingly endless horde, Bingxin fled frantically at her top speed. Her speed was her greatest advantage, but every advantage has its limits.
"Up ahead is..." Lin Xuan’s expression changed as he got a clear look at the terrain. He saw a massive fissure that split the earth in two, with no end in sight.
It wasn’t just him; Bingxin’s face turned grim as well. "This direction... it leads to the Endless Abyss! ’A grave miscalculation!’"
The giant chasm before them was the Endless Abyss. It cut across a vast territory, effectively slicing this region of the Demon Race Continent in two.
Although they could fly, which would normally allow them to cross, it was impossible here. Upon entering the airspace of the abyss, one’s Elemental Power would vanish completely, making flight impossible.
Having fled all the way here, they were now trapped. Their only option was to flee along the edge of the Endless Abyss; they could no longer go forward.
"Let’s see you run now!" Hei Chen roared with laughter, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "The Endless Abyss is right in front of you. Go on, keep running forward if you’ve got the guts! If you fall in, you can forget about ever coming back out!" It was as if he had known all along they would end up here.
However, this had been the direction of their escape all along; they would have ended up here no matter what. Once again, they found themselves trapped in a desperate situation...