Let you simulate life, but you change fate every time?! Chapter 1043 - 547: Eighth Life: The Giant Whale Overturns the Sea, the Army Approaches the City! (Part 3)

Faced with such an overwhelmingly dominant figure, the city’s defense force was paralyzed by terror, their morale plummeting to an all-time low.

"City Lord, what is our next move?"

The other Void Dao Saint Masters turned their gaze toward Yang Yuan, desperate for any semblance of a plan.

Yet, the reality was stark.

Yang Yuan’s own Cultivation was merely in the late-stage Void Realm; he stood no chance against an adversary of Chu Tianlie’s caliber, a notorious Half-Step Venerable.

"Is there any word from Friend Lu Yuan?"

Clinging to a fragile hope, Yang Yuan felt compelled to inquire.

"I have transmitted urgent messages repeatedly, but he remains incommunicado; the members of the Cyan Cloud Sect claim he is in deep meditation to break through and cannot be disturbed," replied another frustrated Void Dao Saint Master.

They were well aware that the Profound Phoenix Void Divine Pill was an artifact of immense value, something far beyond their own reach.

However, with the war machine of the Divine Fire Sect looming over the ramparts and Lu Yuan idling in the wings, their patience had worn thin.

"Refining the Profound Phoenix Void Divine Pill is clearly a time-consuming endeavor. It appears we must face this trial alone."

"The destiny of our Sect rests upon Xuandan City; we cannot allow a catastrophe. At this juncture, our only option is a battle to the bitter end!"

Yang Yuan inhaled deeply, resolve etching itself onto his features.

Others might possess the option to surrender, but his path was closed.

The Yang Family had served the Medicine God Sect for generations, fostering a profound, unshakable loyalty to the Sect.

Furthermore, the Medicine God Sect was globally venerated for its alchemical mastery; if they were to bow before the Divine Fire Sect, they would not merely lose their status. They would be reduced to mere alchemical instruments, condemned to spend their lives as exploited slaves.

"Charge! If we must fall, we shall ensure they burn with us!"

A chorus of angry shouts erupted from the Medicine God Sect disciples, vowing to perish rather than relinquish their honor.

"Ungrateful wretches! If that is your choice, do not blame me for my brutality!"

Chu Tianlie offered a frigid snort, his eyes glinting with a murderous aura.

"Hear my command, all disciples! Once the city walls are breached, leave no soul breathing!"

The declaration rippled through the ranks.

The cultivators within Xuandan City were struck with horror, never anticipating that Chu Tianlie would be so merciless as to order a total massacre.

It was well documented that Xuandan City was home to billions, including countless wandering cultivators from far and wide.

By committing such a slaughter, did the Divine Fire Sect not fear the backlash of public fury?

In that instant, the unaffiliated cultivators of Xuandan City were plunged into chaos.

"The Divine Fire Sect acts with such tyranny; how can they justify this?"

"Indeed, this conflict is a personal grudge between the Sects, not a matter for the innocent; why must we be dragged into the flames?"

"It is over. With a Half-Step Venerable like Chu Tianlie leading the charge, how could Yang Yuan and his few Void Dao Saint Masters hope to hold back the tide?"

Despair took root among the loose cultivators, for they saw no future where the Medicine God Sect stood victorious.

"Fortune offers you mercy. I will provide a path to salvation."

"Should you evacuate Xuandan City within the hour, your lives shall be spared!"

A sinister smirk played on Chu Tianlie’s face, as if he had anticipated exactly how the city would fracture under the pressure.

The loose cultivators seized this news like a drowning man grasping at a reed, rushing frantically to escape the city limits.

Watching them go, Yang Yuan and the elite of the Medicine God Sect felt their hearts plummet; they understood that their doom was now assured.