Chapter 1464: Chapter 1464: Palace Protection Array

"Get out!"

Golden light flickered in Mu Shiyi’s eyes. Suddenly, all the power in his body became bizarre, as if the intense fire attribute carried a sharp aura.

Swoosh!

With a cold shout, the next moment everyone saw an invisible flame suddenly appear in the palm of Mu Shiyi’s right hand, causing the members of Wuyan Palace to all tremble.

"Is that... Holy Fire No Flame?"

Especially Wu Zhukong, the current Palace Master of Wuyan Palace, who recognized the aura of that invisible flame at first glance, it was the Holy Fire No Flame he once tried to refine but failed.

In fact, Wu Zhukong did not know that this Holy Fire No Flame, which had existed in the Holy Flame Hall since the founding of Wuyan Palace, was actually a Chaos Sub-fire, merely unrecognized by countless Palace Masters over the years.

Yet countless generations of Palace Masters were unable to refine the Holy Fire No Flame, and now it was being summoned so effortlessly by Mu Shiyi, how could Wu Zhukong and others not be shocked?

It must be said that the Holy Fire No Flame in Mu Shiyi’s hand at the moment is not truly invisible, it had a faint golden light swirling around it, possessing a special sharp aura.

"Die!"

Mu Shiyi had no such thoughts, he only knew that once the Chaos Sub-fire appeared, the old man who relied on the Injuring Yin Secret Technique to elevate his Meridian Qi Cultivation to the Half-step Heavenly Realm, could no longer muster the slightest resistance.

Boom!

The invisible fire with faint golden halos directly shattered Xue Tianao’s defenses, then, like a golden sharp blade, fiercely cut into Xue Tianao’s chest.

This attack was so fierce, causing Xue Tianao to lose control immediately, his whole body flying backward under this powerful strike.

"Splurt!"

A mouthful of crimson blood spurted wildly from Xue Tianao’s mouth, bringing Wu Zhukong a moment of delight; this old fool had finally followed his footsteps.

"Huh? Didn’t die?"

However, compared to Wu Zhukong, Mu Shiyi’s sensing ability was undoubtedly more formidable. Watching Xue Tianao flying backward, he couldn’t help but emit a surprised exclamation.

It turned out, at this moment, when a mouthful of blood sprayed wildly from Xue Tianao, his body twisted in the air, changing direction and falling towards another place.

Although Mu Shiyi didn’t know the purpose behind Xue Tianao’s actions, he was sure that the capable Xue Tianao hadn’t died from his strike.

But at this moment, Mu Shiyi wouldn’t bother with an exhausted and already combat-incapable Xue Tianao, his final gaze was locked on Lian Yuluo, who had escaped hundreds of meters away.

"Humph, can you escape?"

Even separated by hundreds of meters, Mu Shiyi never thought the three could escape. Since he already had a slight apprehension about Xue Ningxiang’s talent, he surely wouldn’t let the girl slip from his grasp today.

Swoosh!

A light golden shadow rapidly chased like wind and sun, within just breaths, it reached within a dozen meters behind Lian Yuluo.

"Almost there, almost there, just a bit more!"

Mu Shiyi didn’t witness this, but at such a crucial moment, Lian Yuluo seemed not to realize the danger behind her, murmuring to herself.

"What’s almost there?"

Even Xue Ningxiang and Gu Changsheng, carried by Lian Yuluo, were puzzled by the Vice Hall Master’s murmur. With Mu Shiyi’s Heavenly Realm strength, could they even have a chance to escape?

At this moment, despair filled Xue Ningxiang and Gu Changsheng’s hearts. Mu Shiyi’s speed was just too fast, and now Lian Yuluo was carrying the two, the outcome seemed settled.

"Come back to me!"

The dozen-meter distance was within the range Mu Shiyi could use certain decisive measures. Hearing his stern shout, a huge Meridian Qi Hand Claw swept through the air, reaching for Lian Yuluo.

A Heavenly Realm expert’s blow could injure even the Peak of Lingyun Realm Xue Tianao, let alone a Peak of Floating Life Realm Lian Yuluo.

Sensing the overwhelming waves behind, despair deepened in Xue Ningxiang and Gu Changsheng’s eyes. Was their fate destined to end despite the Palace Master’s desperate obstruction?

Swoosh!

Yet at this moment, just when the massive Meridian Qi Claw was only inches away from Lian Yuluo, the Xuanyin Hall’s Vice Hall Master stepped forward once more, a miraculous turn of events suddenly unfolded.

A faint blue light screen containing Yin Cold Qi, unexpectedly rose between the massive Meridian Qi Claw and the three of them.

Kang Qiang!

The Meridian Qi Claw of formidable power ultimately failed to seize Lian Yuluo’s throat and instead collided fiercely with the light blue screen, emitting a bizarre sound akin to clashing metal.

"What is this?"

Mu Shiyi’s face turned somewhat gloomy after missing his strike, as from the sensing of that hit, he knew breaking that light screen would require considerable time.

Shua shua shua!

Just as Mu Shiyi’s face turned gloomy, from all directions of Xuanyin Hall’s headquarters, light blue screens suffused with Ice Cold Qi suddenly ascended, enveloping the entire headquarters.

Thus, aside from Lian Yuluo and the other two, nearly all Cultivators affiliated with Xuanyin Hall, including Xue Tianao, were enshrouded within the light blue screens, as if separated by two worlds.

"Hahaha, Mu Shiyi, you never expected this! This is our Xuanyin Hall’s Palace Protection Array stored with a millennium’s energy. You won’t break through anytime soon!"

Just as Xue Ningxiang and Gu Changsheng felt confused, a slightly weak laughter resonated from the depths of Xuanyin Hall.

This voice was familiar to all, emitted by Xuanyin Hall’s Palace Master Xue Tianao, and hearing its implication made many people’s faces change.

"So that’s it!"

Understanding certain truths, Gu Changsheng’s face showed a sudden realization, he also understood what the Vice Hall Master meant by "faster."

Clearly, only a few feet behind them was the range of Xuanyin Hall’s Palace Protection Array. Once activated, the dangers of Mu Shiyi were effectively isolated outside.

"Father!"

Beside them, Xue Ningxiang thought even deeper. Now, only their trio was outside the array, while inside were powerful Heavenly Realm Cultivators like Mu Shiyi, the outcome was predictable.

Though Xue Ningxiang may accept losing other Xuanyin Hall Cultivators, her father, who she relied on for twenty years—the father who protected her immensely—was within the array.

Moreover, Xue Tianao was heavily injured, bereft of combat ability. How could he have any chance of survival? His life was exchanged to save theirs.

Many Xuanyin Hall Cultivators understood at this moment, but instead of resentment towards Xue Tianao, a sense of camaraderie rose among them.

Being placed in a position of death and then rebirth means since they’ve reached an impasse, only one path remains: fight desperately.

Though fighting might not save them, if they can take a bite from the Wuyan Palace scoundrels before dying, it’s worthwhile.

Unlike them, Xue Tianao, the struggler, showed no despair and even a sense of comfort because he achieved his goal.

Xue Tianao initially believed using the Injuring Yin Secret Technique might not guarantee a chance for Lian Yuluo and Xue Ningxiang against a Heavenly Realm Cultivator.

Now the result satisfied Xue Tianao immensely, like he was the ultimate victor, while Wuyan Palace’s Heavenly Realm powerful Mu Shiyi showed gloom.

In Mu Shiyi’s view, perhaps all Xuanyin Hall Cultivators combined, including Xue Tianao, threatened less than Xue Ningxiang alone.

Now, with Xue Ningxiang isolated outside the array, Mu Shiyi indeed faced defeat, but a bitter frustration simmered within.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Frustrated within, Mu Shiyi unleashed a trio of furious attacks on the array wall, only causing the light blue screen to slightly tremble.

"It’s useless, Mu Shiyi, even as a Heavenly Realm Cultivator, breaking the millennium-stored energy Palace Protection Array is impossible!"

As Mu Shiyi’s face grew ever darker, a familiar voice arose from behind; once again, Xuanyin Hall’s Palace Master Xue Tianao taunted.

"Noisy!"

Mu Shiyi lashed out in anger. Hearing this drove him mad, and after a shout, a hundred yards away, Xue Tianao suffered a heavy blow, his form flying backward.

Bang!

Until Xue Tianao’s back collided with a fake mountain, he slid down exhausted, his breath nearly gone.

"Father!"

Witnessing this, Xue Ningxiang outside the array roared in grief, her gaze at Mu Shiyi burning with fury—never had she hated someone more.

"Mu Shiyi, I, Xue Ningxiang, swear, within my lifetime, I will tear you limb from limb. If I violate this vow, Heavenly Tribulation shall descend, extinguishing my Divine Soul!"