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Chapter 457 Demon Descends Upon Baibi, Silent Protectors Remain [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

The rising sun is up.

As the imposing Four Symbols Black Tortoise Formation outside the valley slowly dissipated, a scene of devastated ruins was revealed.

The Yin Sha Soul Refining Array exuded a terrifying aura. The array was empty, except for eighteen array flags that emitted Yin Sha energy.

Black energy surged on the flag, sometimes transforming into ferocious faces that seemed to be roaring and screaming.

"We have finally managed to temporarily refine these two Nascent Souls."

At this moment, Lin Chang'an was also panting heavily, with a fine layer of sweat on his forehead. At the same time, the four external avatars were also in a state of disorder, and their internal magical power was almost exhausted.

The restorative power of an avatar is naturally not as strong as that of the original body.

This was also the first time in Lin Chang'an's history that he had expended so much energy.

However, the result was still good; the Nascent Soul cultivator did not escape, which brought a smile to Lin Chang'an's face.

"After this is over, there will be plenty of time to refine the nascent souls of these two old ghosts."

Defeating and severely damaging the Sima clan is easy, but killing a Nascent Soul cultivator is extremely difficult.

In the world of cultivation, it is already rare to be able to defeat someone to the point of physical collapse, allowing them to possess another's body and be reborn, thus severely damaging their vital energy.

He made many arrangements in order to eliminate the threat completely.

"However, the soul of a Nascent Soul cultivator in the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm is truly resilient!"

At this moment, Sima Yue had fallen into a coma, and the two nascent souls sealed within the Yin Sha Soul Refining Array Flag had been eroded by Yin Sha Qi.

Sima Ming, being a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, remained steadfast in his position at the divine platform.

Seeing this, Lin Chang'an secretly felt lucky. Fortunately, he had been poisoned by three needles of infant poison before, and refining it was only a matter of time.

Some cultivation secrets, or even Nascent Soul cultivators with strong and resilient spiritual senses, have led to instances in the cultivation world where the Nascent Soul has endured a hundred years of torment without being refined.

Unfortunately, Sima Ming did not belong to either category.

That night, the others were not idle either. Jin Feng shouted and directed countless surrendered cultivators to dig three feet into the ground within the Sima clan's territory.

They found all the treasures and materials of the Sima clan.

Although she was a bit tired, Jin Feng was extremely excited. Sure enough, robbing spirit stones was the fastest way to make money.

"Go and complete the task I have entrusted to you."

Just then, Lin Chang'an's majestic voice echoed, and the cultivators, who were still in shock, felt as if they had been granted a pardon and hurriedly bowed.

"Rest assured, my lord, we are here to apprehend the remnants of the Sima clan."

"Don't worry, senior..."

The next moment, countless streams of light flashed, including the escape lights of Core Formation cultivators and the flying artifacts of Foundation Establishment cultivators, surging out in all directions.

"Owner?"

In just a short while, the entire valley fell silent.

Only Jin Feng smiled guiltily, her waist concealing bulging storage bags of various kinds.

It seemed to be hesitating about whether to share half with its owner.

Lin Chang'an snorted in annoyance. He was fighting to the death, but this bird was secretly making a fortune. It was really greedy.

With no one around, he was finally able to absorb the four external avatars into his body.

At his lower dantian, as the four immortal leaves returned, the Xuan Tian Immortal Vine emitted a thirsty desire, and Lin Chang'an himself couldn't help but groan.

"I almost exhausted all the magic power in my body."

Although there seem to be four more Nascent Soul cultivators, the consumption of their spiritual senses and the depletion of their magical power all come from him.

"But there's still one person left!"

Sima Ying!
The thought that this person had plotted against him with the intention of killing him made Lin Chang'an reveal a cold glint in his eyes.

As for the remnants of the Sima clan hiding in the demonic sects, he cannot reach them for the time being.

"Jin Feng, since you performed well, you'll get a share of the spoils this time."

"Thank you, Master!"

Jin Feng was just about to cheer excitedly when she suddenly realized something was wrong. Her expression turned somewhat bewildered, as if she understood something.

"One serving?"

Does that mean everyone got a share last night?

The woman in red and Ling'er, the young mistress, count as one group. The master's four clones and the original body, including her, would make a total of six groups.

One-sixth?

Jin Feng's eyes widened. She had hesitated before about whether to be generous and share half with her master, but her master was even more ruthless.

She wanted to refute it, but she really had contributed to the fight last night, leaving her speechless and only able to look longingly at her master.

Lin Chang'an, however, just smiled irritably.

"Catch up with Sima Ying, and then you can have half of his resources."

"Okay master!"

Upon hearing that there were further gains, Jin Feng excitedly let out a joyful cry. The next moment, she transformed into her true form and, along with her master, chased after Sima Ying.

However, Lin Chang'an still had Jin Feng shrink his body to three zhang in size, while using Xuan Tian magic power to suppress Jin Feng's aura.

Therefore, only a golden beam of light could be seen flashing across the sky, and the aura of a fourth-tier great demon could not be detected at all.

Lin Chang'an, meanwhile, sat on the back of the Phoenix Bird and began to rapidly recover his magical power.

He even went so far as to take out high-grade spirit stones, not only absorbing them through his magic power but also biting into them to accelerate the recovery of his magic power through a combination of internal and external methods.

He is now weaker than ever before. If he were to encounter a powerful enemy, the power of his four avatars would be completely depleted and unusable.

……

Meanwhile, the cultivators who had escaped from the Sima clan were all filled with a sense of panic, as if they had survived a calamity.

The bloody night of last night, with its screams and carnage, is still vivid in people's minds, leaving a deep and indelible shadow of fear on the hearts of many cultivators.

This is a Nascent Soul clan. Within the entire Protectorate Alliance, only the Murong clan, the Great Qian Immortal Dynasty, Corpse Valley, and the Imperial Spirit Sect can rival them.

As a result, they were all slaughtered overnight. Even the Nascent Soul cultivators didn't escape; they were all refined alive.

"The Sima clan is finished!"

Some Foundation Establishment cultivators who are still at a young age can still see that quiet valley when they look back. It was once a secluded and beautiful place with abundant spiritual energy that people longed for.

Now, however, it fills them with fear.

"Now that we've escaped with our lives, let's hurry back and spread the news to the whole clan."

"Yes, yes, let everyone in the clan change their flag first, and then we will belong to the Spirit Control lineage."

The cultivators were alarmed, fearing that their clansmen or sect disciples might be unaware that the world had changed and cause trouble.

Some cultivators, though filled with fear, also harbored a hint of greed.

The Sima clan is finished. With such a large force, the Yuling Sect will inevitably have to rely on some local forces.

If they can establish some merit, they won't have to worry about currying favor with the Yuling Sect.

"Junior brother, you reacted quickly last night!"

The two Core Formation cultivators in Corpse Valley wore bitter expressions, with the senior brother in the lead secretly staring at his junior brother.

It seems I underestimated this junior brother; he reacted even faster than him in a crisis.

"Senior brother, I was completely terrified!"

The junior brother spoke with lingering fear, it was unclear whether he was genuinely terrified or not.

"Senior brother, what should we do next? You know our families are still in the sect."

The two seemed to be happy to seek refuge last night, but after coming to their senses, they were somewhat flustered.

They were not rogue cultivators with no one to rely on, nor were they an affiliated force of the Sima clan.

Corpse Valley is also a powerful Nascent Soul cultivator's territory. Not to mention the sect's pursuit, if their own family members were implicated, they would regret it for the rest of their lives.

"After today, the Sima family tragedy will surely shock the entire cultivation world. Unless they are mortal enemies, Nascent Soul forces usually deal with each other for mutual benefit."

I think the sect will definitely intervene, but it will certainly come at a price.

The senior brother spoke in a hoarse voice, his face grim, that the sect's payment meant that the two of them would face resource shortages in the future and would have to repay the sect for the rest of their lives.

"Interests and interests between Nascent Soul cultivators? Senior brother, you must be joking. If I had believed that before, the hatred between the Great Qian and the Sima clan would have been immense."

But I've never seen anything this ruthless, directly inviting several Nascent Soul stage experts to help exterminate the entire clan. What a huge price that must have cost!

The two were also filled with apprehension. Would the sect treat them this way? They had no idea what to expect.

"Let's send a telepathic message to the sect first! This True Monarch Lin is absolutely not to be provoked, especially the female cultivators who have any connection with him. They must not be provoked at all."

Even if the sect abandons us, we hope that, for the sake of this information, they will forgive our loved ones.

"Alright! Send a telepathic message first, then head to the border. I imagine the cultivators of the Spirit Control lineage have already begun their invasion and take over the entire territory of the Sima clan."

The two looked grim, and had even prepared for the worst. At worst, they would lose three-tenths of their divine sense; at best, their foundation would be destroyed and their cultivation would regress; but how bad could things get?

It's still better than entering the Soul Refining Array last night and not being able to reincarnate.

Fear of death is human nature; loyalty to one's sect is a matter of righteousness; and consideration for one's relatives is a matter of affection.

It must be said that most cultivators who grow up in sects or large clans have a strong sense of belonging.

Just as the two of them had predicted.

Previously, the Spirit Control lineage had already arranged for many cultivators to be stationed at the border. To outsiders, it was because Lin Chang'an's spirit pet was about to undergo tribulation that he had placed some people outside.

One reason was to transfer some of Ice Butterfly True Lord's confidants away, and another was to guard the border.

Who would have thought that after Lin Chang'an suppressed the Sima clan last night, he had already sent a message to the sect and the cultivators on the border.

As soon as it was light, a steady stream of cultivators from the Spirit Control lineage began to flock into the territory of the Sima clan.

Meanwhile, a large number of cultivators from the Yuling Sect were ordered to head towards the Sima clan to provide support.

"What on earth happened? Isn't the Supreme Elder afraid of starting a war?!"

"Stop talking. Didn't you see the telepathic message from our Supreme Elder Bingdie? We will obey Lin Zhenjun's orders."

With the Sima clan suddenly making such a big commotion, the Great Qian Immortal Dynasty was naturally the first to know.

After all, in the entire cultivation world, no one kept a closer eye on the Sima clan than the Great Qian Dynasty.

The sound transmissions radiated outwards from within the Sima clan's territory, spreading like wildfire.

The entire Great Qian Dynasty descended into unprecedented chaos.

"The Sima clan was wiped out? Are you kidding me!"

"The reason? Because the Sima family murdered Lin Zhenjun's concubine, and then they came to attack?"

"A blood-red coffin to celebrate a birthday?"

A jumble of chaotic information came in. Although he could understand them all, when he put them together, even the Qian Emperor, who had a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivation, found his mind somewhat confused.

If the Sima clan were truly so easy to conquer, would the Great Qian Dynasty have allowed it to remain unconquered for so long?

"They even invited five Nascent Soul True Monarchs? Are you kidding me!"

When Emperor Qian saw the message, he was initially angry. Now, they dared to send him any kind of intelligence.

"It's easy to ask five Nascent Soul True Monarchs, but it's not so easy to ask five people to assist in the extermination of a clan, which offends a powerful Nascent Soul clan."

He also had many close friends in Daqian, but to persuade them to make friends would require paying a huge price.

Even so, they only fight when things are going well, and they're taking advantage of the situation; they'll never fight to the death.

Therefore, even brothers of the same clan and root would not find it easy to invite five Nascent Soul True Monarchs to come and assist in the extermination of their clan.

Even within the Great Qian Dynasty, two voices have emerged in recent years: one is to first recuperate and rebuild, so as to avoid a lose-lose situation where someone else benefits from it.

The other option is to continue fighting the Sima clan, but the scale of the attack has decreased. After all, the Sima clan has three Nascent Soul cultivators, and their momentum is already established, so it won't be easy to defeat them.

However, as time passed, the constant stream of almost identical intelligence reports caused the Qian Emperor to fall silent.

It seems that something really has happened to the Sima family.

However, his expression was extremely solemn. Even if the Great Qian wanted to destroy the Sima clan, it would have to pay a huge price.

"Lin Chang'an, what is this person's background? Where in the cultivation world do they get so many close friends? Even demonic cultivators wouldn't be this reckless, would they?"

It's not that they're reckless, it's that they'd risk their lives for others. Who's stupid enough to do that?

"Investigate for me! Mobilize all intelligence cultivators to find out everything about this True Monarch Lin, from his birthplace to all his friends related to his cultivation path."

"Where in this world do so many loyal and devoted friends suddenly appear? I don't believe it!"

Emperor Qian was furious, but also deeply fearful. He then issued several imperial edicts, ordering the deployment of more cultivator legions to the border, but strictly forbidding them from venturing deeper into the territory.

The Great Qian Dynasty must not act rashly until the matter is thoroughly investigated.

News of the Sima family's misfortune spread like wildfire.

Meanwhile, all forces had gathered in Baibi City to prepare for the upcoming Protectorate Alliance Conference.

……

Baibi City.

Before the news reached this place, the city of Baibi was bustling with activity, and many people were watching the spectacle with schadenfreude.

"Tsk tsk, it's been several days already, and the Sima clan's flying boat still hasn't arrived."

"I heard that Ice Butterfly True Monarch, who has advanced to the mid-Nascent Soul stage, went out after arriving in Baibi City and blocked the Sima clan's flying boat a hundred miles away."

"That's normal. I heard that the Sima clan was the one who secretly harmed True Monarch Ice Butterfly. He was poisoned by the infant and tormented for over a hundred years. Anyone would be furious in that situation."

"Tsk tsk, fellow Daoist, you only arrived today. You don't know that yesterday, a hundred miles away, True Monarch Ice Butterfly launched an ice arrow, and Sima Ying was in a very sorry state."

"That's right. I heard that many Nascent Soul cultivators in White Jade City are watching the show. Even the Nascent Soul True Monarch from Corpse Valley, our so-called ally, didn't dare to make a sound."

At this moment, the various cultivators watching the spectacle in Baibi City still had smiles on their faces.

Some Nascent Soul stage cultivators are also happy to see their peers make fools of themselves, since such things are rare in their long lives.

However, some Nascent Soul cultivators were wary of the domineering nature of this Ice Butterfly True Monarch.

Even Jin Jianchuan from Baibi City simply smiled and waved his hand when he learned of it.

"Let Fellow Daoist Ice Butterfly vent her anger for now. After all, her origin has been damaged and she is poisoned by the infant. This is a hatred that will never end."

"Who told the Sima family to be so blind? We'll let them in again after the Protectorate Alliance meeting in a few days, as a way to teach them a lesson!"

The 'Sword Lord' Jin Jianchuan also showed dissatisfaction with the Sima clan's deep collusion with the demonic path.

At this moment, Jin Jianchuan, dressed in white and exuding an air of refined elegance and righteousness, sneered. "It's a good opportunity to use this Fellow Daoist Ice Butterfly to give the Sima clan a warning. When the Dao Protection Alliance Conference begins, if the Sima clan is blind and unwilling to surrender!"

"Then I wouldn't mind joining forces with the Great Qian Dynasty, the Spirit Control Sect, and Corpse Valley to eliminate this unstable thorn in our side!"

At this moment, Jin Jianchuan's eyes revealed naked ambition. He had been planning for so long, and he absolutely could not allow himself to fail.

If this plan succeeds, he will become the true leader of the Protectorate Alliance, wielding real power.

……

"Look, that cold light is the Nascent Soul Escape Light of True Monarch Ice Butterfly of the Spirit Control Sect."

"Tsk tsk, looks like he went for another stroll."

"No wonder I thought I heard thunder earlier. It seems the Sima family is in trouble again."

Even the Nascent Soul cultivators on the city walls or inside the city naturally sensed the aura of True Monarch Ice Butterfly flying back.

Some shook their heads, some gloated, and others were wary.

"Mid-stage Nascent Soul, what terrifying talent! If he hadn't been ambushed, he would probably be the second Nascent Soul Grandmaster after White Sword Saint."

"Alright, these four major forces—Yu Ling, Corpse Valley, Da Qian, and the Sima Clan—have been at odds for the past hundred years."

"Never mind him, I'd rather see this fellow Daoist Sima Ying in such a sorry state. I've heard that he's even lost his most relied-upon Blood Wings."

As the Nascent Soul cultivators chatted and joked with each other, their escape lights had already landed on the city wall.

At this moment, Ice Butterfly True Monarch exuded a chilling aura that kept strangers at bay.

"Fellow Daoist Bingdie, Sima Ying must be in trouble again."

A sturdy, white-haired old man walked over with a smile. He paid great attention to his appearance and was dressed in a very elegant and sophisticated manner.

This person is none other than Murong Yun, the current patriarch of the Murong clan, a veteran sword cultivator who has been at the peak of the early Nascent Soul stage for thousands of years.

"Greetings, Fellow Daoist Ice Butterfly."

Behind Murong Yun followed a Nascent Soul cultivator with a gentle and refined demeanor. This man's elegance was subtle, yet he exuded sincerity, unlike those who deliberately feign refinement.

“Fellow Daoist Bingdie, this is my beloved grandson Murong Feng. He only formed his Nascent Soul in the last hundred years and has been consolidating his cultivation in the clan all these years.”

"Ok!"

When Ice Butterfly True Monarch saw Murong Feng, he simply nodded slightly to show his respect for a fellow cultivator of the same level.

Murong Feng, who had only advanced a hundred years ago, did not have that impetuous air. Instead, he nodded slightly without the slightest dissatisfaction.

Before he came, his grandfather had told him some information about the Nascent Soul cultivators in the Guardian Alliance, especially the Ice Butterfly True Monarch, whom he admired from the bottom of his heart.

Despite being poisoned by the infant and suffering damage to his very essence, he managed to persevere for a hundred years and even advance further. This kind of willpower is something that ordinary cultivators cannot achieve.

Murong Yun nodded with a satisfied smile. In his view, the strongest talent of the successor he was cultivating was this humble and unassuming nature, and his admiration for the strong.

Given time and some favorable circumstances, he may well surpass him.

"I didn't expect Fellow Daoist Murong to be so rare as to come as well."

The Murong clan is a major clan with a long tradition of swordsmanship, but they have kept a low profile for the past few hundred years. The reason for this is that the two Nascent Soul cultivators in the clan are getting old, and only now have they been able to cultivate another one.

"Fellow Daoist Ice Butterfly, you're too kind."

Murong Yun let out a hearty laugh, clearly also introducing his connections to his heir.

Because their territories do not border each other, and because Murong Yun has a past relationship with Elder Cheng, the two major forces have a fairly good relationship.

"I haven't been out and about for many years, but your name is still very famous. Now look at that veteran cultivator Sima Ying, he's been blocked by you a hundred miles away. Tsk tsk."

The old man Murong Yun, who always appeared aloof and noble in front of outsiders, now revealed a rare gloating smile.

It is evident that the Sima family has a reputation within the Protectorate Alliance that is almost universally disliked.

"This Sima Ying is quite capable. Although my good junior brother took away his treasure last time, I didn't expect his escape techniques and supernatural abilities to be so strong."

After venting for several days, Ice Butterfly True Monarch's anger had subsided considerably, but the chill in his heart had not.

Seeing this, Murong Yun muttered to himself, "This girl is still just as vengeful as she was back then."

At this moment, he still vaguely remembered that when he was invited to the Yuling Sect, it happened to be the sect's grand competition. It was this girl who had just formed her core and was so vengeful and domineering that she challenged eight people from within the sect.

In the blink of an eye, his cultivation level had surpassed his own. It truly felt like a change of times and the emergence of new talents in every generation.

Just as Murong Yun was sighing, Murong Feng, standing to the side, kept his eyes down, seemingly oblivious to everything.

He remembered what his grandfather had said: this Ice Butterfly True Monarch was domineering and had a demonic style. Now that he had broken through to the mid-Nascent Soul stage, he would definitely seek trouble with the Sima clan.

He didn't want to inadvertently upset anyone.

"Fellow Daoist's supernatural abilities are astonishing."

Murong Yun spoke with a smile, but Ice Butterfly True Monarch's mind was elsewhere.

My junior brother should be back soon. Although the Sima clan has two Nascent Soul cultivators, my junior brother's supernatural abilities are still enhanced by the physical cultivation of True Monarch Mingyue.

"Giving the Sima clan a lesson shouldn't be a problem," Ice Butterfly True Monarch muttered to himself.

However, a cold glint flashed in her eyes. According to her and her junior brother's plan, she would first deplete Sima Ying's magic power and take advantage of his weakness.

Then the two joined forces, aiming for a fatal blow that would prevent even the opponent's Nascent Soul stage from escaping.

Sima Ying was killed outside Baibi City.

vent?

Her hatred for the Sima clan was not even worth mentioning.

However, if one is to resort to underhanded tactics, it must be done quickly, accurately, and ruthlessly, ending the battle swiftly and decisively, leaving the Nascent Soul cultivators of Baibi City no time to react.

Although the Sima clan is disliked, many Nascent Soul stage monsters are still happy to have this pile of stinking dog shit around for the sake of their own interests.

Otherwise, with her current strength, why would she need to deplete Sima Ying's magical power like this? There was simply no opportunity.

So-called revenge and venting are nothing more than a means of concealing and deceiving.

"grandfather!"

At such close range, Murong Feng felt a chill in his heart, as if he sensed a fleeting killing intent in the heart of the Ice Butterfly True Monarch, and his heart tightened immediately.

Just as his grandfather had said, this Ice Butterfly True Monarch was very vengeful.

Upon hearing his grandson's telepathic reminder, a strange light flashed in Murong Yun's eyes.

"It seems that this Fellow Daoist Murong Feng is also exceptionally talented."

Although Murong Feng concealed it well, Ice Butterfly True Monarch still sensed something amiss and couldn't help but narrow his eyes, revealing a dangerous smile.

"Ahem, fellow Daoist, my beloved Sun Jianxin is very perceptive, so he is quite sensitive to certain killing intents."

Sword Heart Clarity is not a spiritual body or a mutated spiritual root; it is similar to a certain innate supernatural power.

Those with this talent can understand all the secrets of swordsmanship and achieve twice the results with half the effort in the path of swordsmanship.

Looking at the grandfather and granddaughter from the Murong family, True Monarch Ice Butterfly nodded slightly without trying to hide it, and said in a relaxed tone:

"Since you have sensed this killing intent, I, the True Monarch, intend to kill this person outside the city. You must know that as a sword cultivator, how can one achieve great swordsmanship without smearing the blood of fellow cultivators?"

Murong Yun's old face turned green, and he coughed repeatedly in embarrassment, silencing his words.

Although that makes sense, the Sima clan is no less powerful than the Murong clan. The Murong clan has finally recovered and doesn't want to provoke a formidable enemy.

"Oh, Fellow Daoist Ice Butterfly, I also gave you a great gift back when you formed your core..."

Seeing Murong Yun's appearance, Ice Butterfly True Monarch shook his head with regret, as if it were a great pity.

As for Murong Feng, he simply lowered his head and remained silent. The Yu Ling Sect truly lived up to its reputation as a demonic sect; it was best not to provoke them lightly.

"Then don't blame me for not giving you a chance."

"I thank you for your kindness, fellow Daoist."

Murong Yun finally gave a bitter smile, but his cloudy eyes gleamed with an unusual light. Combining the intelligence he had gathered over the past few days, he had already vaguely guessed what was going on.

"This is bad! Feng'er, you must never learn to be like this. Our Murong clan can't afford to cause trouble, unlike these demonic sects, which are very bloodthirsty."

Murong Yun was somewhat conflicted, wishing he had waited until the Guardian Alliance Conference began before coming.

Just as the Nascent Soul cultivators of Baibi City were joking that Sima Ying was also a veteran Nascent Soul cultivator, yet he was blocked a hundred miles away and dared not come in.

Suddenly, thunder seemed to rumble in the distance again.

"Look, they're fighting again. Sima Ying's fighting skills are actually quite ordinary, but his speed is truly exceptional."

"That's right, aren't the Sima family all treacherous villains hiding in the shadows?"

"Tsk tsk, a dignified Nascent Soul cultivator being trapped outside the city is probably the biggest joke in nearly a thousand years."

However, while countless cultivators in Baibi City were laughing and joking with each other, the Nascent Soul cultivators in the city had a completely different reaction, their expressions changing drastically.

"No! Ice Butterfly True Monarch is still inside the city!"

"who is it!?"

Just as countless Nascent Soul cultivators were shocked by who it was, Ice Butterfly True Monarch on the city wall suddenly beamed with joy.

"My dear junior brother has finally arrived!"

With a cold and domineering laugh, Ice Butterfly True Monarch transformed into a streak of cold light and flew towards Sima Ying's location.

Meanwhile, the Murong grandfather and grandson on the city wall were still disheveled in the cold wind, their robes fluttering in the wind.

However, the next moment, before they could react, countless high-level transmission talismans flashing with spiritual light suddenly appeared in the sky above Baibi City.

Only high-level transmission talismans have the ability to send messages across thousands of miles.

"What happened!?"

Countless cultivators in the city stared in astonishment at the transmission talismans that resembled a shower of meteors. Some low-level cultivators, unaware of the situation, wondered who was so bold as to release a spell within the city.

However, it was only after some monks explained that he understood.

"Could there be some trouble at the border?"

"So many high-level transmission talismans! My goodness! How many spirit stones must that cost!"

However, the cultivators who received the message all changed their expressions drastically, revealing expressions of shock.

Some Nascent Soul cultivators were even astonished and listened to it twice before confirming it.

"Sima clan to be exterminated!"

Just as the Nascent Soul True Monarchs and high-level cultivators in Baibi City were shocked by the news, a thunderous battle of Nascent Soul cultivators echoed from a hundred miles away from Baibi City.

……

"You surnamed Lin! Your identity is unknown. You annihilated my Sima clan. How is this any different from the actions of the demonic path? You went to great lengths to incite turmoil in my Protectorate Alliance. Could you be a demonic villain?"

Sima Ying's eyes were bloodshot as he roared in agony, directly self-destructing his Nascent Soul body.

By the time he received the message, it was too late. Jin Feng had traveled at an extremely fast speed, especially since she was not conserving her magical power.

Lin Chang'an, on the other hand, recovered his magical power along the way. Although the magical power of his avatar had not been fully recovered, he had almost returned to his peak.

When enemies meet, they are filled with intense hatred.

Sima Ying had just received news of his family's annihilation, while Lin Chang'an saw the traitor who had plotted against him and his concubine.

Without any hesitation, Lin Chang'an unleashed a barrage of sword beams, each flashing with cold flames, like a torrential downpour.

Sima Ying hastily engaged in battle, and his flying boat crashed directly. The fight caused the earth to shake violently.

Sima Ying was not good at direct combat, and he had been repeatedly worn down by Ice Butterfly True Monarch, so he was not at his peak.

At the same time, he felt a chilling coldness coming from behind him, and he knew that the Ice Butterfly True Monarch's Xuanbing Cold Arrow had arrived.

He drew his bow and shot an arrow from nearly a hundred miles away; the ice arrow transformed into a streak of cold light as it hurtled towards him.

Sima Ying was also resolute, and without hesitation, he self-destructed his physical body. The next moment, his nascent soul burned its essence and fled madly towards Baibi City.

Faced with an old demon with the power to annihilate the Sima clan, he couldn't imagine how much chance his nascent soul could escape, let alone with the Ice Butterfly True Monarch present.

"Leader Jin, save me!"

A desperate cry for help from the level of divine consciousness was still echoing, while Sima Ying's nascent soul was already at its limit, flashing almost as fast as a lightning escape technique.

At the same time, a golden talisman flashed in front of him, and Sima Ying's nascent soul instantly split into three, heading towards Baibi City in three different directions.

Within a few breaths, the massive outline of Baibi City came into view.

"Sima Ying!"

"This is an incarnation talisman!"

Some people recognized the talisman used by Sima Ying when he said he could transform into three, and they couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

A transformation talisman can conjure an avatar with the same aura as the original body.

At this moment, countless Nascent Soul cultivators in Baibi City had just appeared when they saw Sima Ying's Nascent Soul fleeing. The shock on their faces had not yet faded.

At this moment, behind Sima Ying's three Nascent Souls, there was a blood-red escape light closely following behind.

"Sima Ying!"

As the chilling, piercing shouts of divine consciousness echoed, a pair of blood-red demon wings rapidly shifted and moved behind him.

Meanwhile, Ice Butterfly True Monarch was in the sky above White Jade City, drawing back an icy longbow once more, her eyes now filled with chilling intent.

Although she received a telepathic message informing her that the Sima clan had been wiped out, she was still filled with disbelief.

But now that Sima Ying was right in front of her, and she was facing her enemy, she was not one to hesitate. She decisively chose to kill him even if it was outside Baibi City.

"The Yu Ling Sect is wiping out the remaining rebels! Anyone who obstructs us is declaring war on the Yu Ling Sect!"

Ice Butterfly True Monarch coldly retorted, placing himself in a position of righteous indignation.

Now the territory of the Sima clan is under the control of the Yuling lineage, so the Sima clan can be considered a remnant of the Yuling lineage.

Although it was somewhat far-fetched, all the necessary courtesy was given.

After all, Bai Bicheng has a sword saint in the late Nascent Soul stage behind him, and she doesn't want to offend him easily unless necessary.

From the outbreak of battle fluctuations and the spread of information throughout the sky, to Sima Ying's Nascent Soul leaving his body and fleeing in panic for help, it all happened in just a few breaths.

All the Nascent Soul True Monarchs' expressions changed drastically. In the past, they would have naturally taken action, but the scalding sound of the transmission talisman still echoed in their ears.

Offending a Nascent Soul Killer Star who wiped out the Sima clan?
Almost instantly, all the Nascent Soul cultivators made their judgment. Even the old Nascent Soul monster from Corpse Valley did not offer any assistance to this ally. However, his first thought was that he had to contact the Great Qian Dynasty.

They were enemies before, but they won't be anymore.

Among Nascent Soul cultivators, self-interest comes first; this is the stark reality.

　Thanks to: Fellow Daoist '木行子' for the 5000 spirit stones reward and Fellow Daoist '书友20190716203047579' for the 100 spirit stones reward.

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(End of this chapter)