Ms. Diviner: The Prodigal Daughter's Return Chapter 1439: An Unbelievable Miracle

Intermittent screams erupted as soldiers defending the army or sons from noble families sustained injuries from the sharp claws and teeth of Exotic Beasts. Blood drenched the ramparts, making it impossible to distinguish between human and beast origins.

The night had fully descended, its cold moonlight casting an aura of tragic grandeur and desolation upon the land.

Illuminated by the moon and the flickering torchlight, five figures stood unwavering, like eternal statues, holding the front line at the pass.

No matter the ferocity of the charging Exotic Beasts, they were thwarted by the five interwoven sword energies. Though only five in number, beneath their position at the front of the pass, lay close to a thousand fallen Exotic Beasts, including some as potent as those in the Great Sword Realm.

Observing Han Yan's white sword robe, now vividly stained crimson, and her pure, exquisitely beautiful yet sacred and untouchable countenance, all those behind her gazed with profound reverence. Had they not been on the battlefield, many would have fallen to their knees in worship.

The conflict had raged until this moment, and while individuals were continuously wounded and evacuated from the pass, a comforting truth remained: not a single life had been lost. This was nothing short of a miracle, an unbelievable feat.

Every soul present understood the reason for this miracle. Without Han Yan, and without her formidable, courageous, and fearless followers, Beining Pass would have long since crumbled to dust; such a miracle would have been unattainable.

Despite the unyielding assault from the Exotic Beasts, a deep-seated belief permeated the defenders: as long as Han Yan and her devoted followers remained, Beining Pass would endure eternally.

Han Yan exhaled a soft breath of turbid air, a slight relaxation easing through her.

While others may not have perceived it, she had noted a gradual decrease in the number of Exotic Beasts attacking the pass. Considering the effectiveness of the catapults, the four Red Cloud Gold Armored Elephants, and hundreds of Strong Bows and Crossbows in operation, unless the Exotic Beasts could achieve a swift conquest of Beining Pass, prolonged engagement would only result in escalating casualties for them.

It was anticipated that with just two more hours of holding the line, the remaining Exotic Beasts would be decimated, posing no further significant threat to Beining Pass.

By then, the enigmatic Netherworld Beast should finally reveal itself, shouldn't it?

The thought of the Netherworld Beast prompted Han Yan to instinctively cast a glance backward. Spotting that seemingly unremarkable figure amidst the ranks of guarding soldiers and noble family sons, a faint smile touched her lips.

As the fierce battle persisted, although guards at the pass and the numerous sons of noble families occasionally suffered injuries, none had met their end. This was not solely attributable to their own efforts, but more significantly, due to Ye Lanfeng.

If he were to unleash his full might, this conflict could have concluded much earlier. However, he chose not to. His understanding of Yun Qianmo surpassed even Han Yan's, leading him to prioritize those words more deeply.

When Han Yan's life was at stake, he adopted an even more cautious approach, resolutely refusing to reveal his true strength prematurely or squander his Qi wantonly, even when Han Yan attempted to persuade him.

He was biding his time, awaiting the emergence of true powerhouses.

Han Yan, too, felt a sense of helplessness regarding this situation. Given Ye Lanfeng's aloof demeanor, treating all worldly matters as insignificant, it was indeed quite challenging for him to offer assistance during times of crisis for others.

Han Yan was also waiting, anticipating the final confrontation. She understood that unless the Netherworld Beast was vanquished, Beining Pass would find no lasting peace, regardless of how many Exotic Beasts were slain.

Under the relentless downpour of giant stones and Qi-infused arrows, beast after beast tumbled into pools of blood. Any stragglers managing to breach Beining Pass were mercilessly cut down by Han Yan and her companions.

The horde of beasts below the pass noticeably thinned. Witnessing this, all the defending soldiers and noble family sons visibly relaxed. They only needed to maintain their defense a while longer to achieve ultimate victory.

Facing Qingyang Pass, Dan Tai Xuan's expression grew remarkably grim. He had initially presumed Han Yan would eventually implore him for assistance. To his surprise, they had persevered until this point. Judging by their current stance, it appeared they intended to exhaust the last of the Exotic Beasts.

He had contemplated whether to remain indifferent or to straightforwardly impose conditions when Han Yan sought his aid. Now, he no longer needed to ponder, overwhelmed by a creeping sense of endless disappointment. How could Han Yan prove to be such a formidable opponent?

The expressions of Changsun Yi'an and Mo Yanhong were no less somber. Following this battle, the achievements of the Han Yan and Yan He families would naturally far surpass those of several other great families, even eclipsing the Zhang Family by a considerable margin. Not only would their rankings likely advance, but some might even be directly removed from the ranks of the Eight Great Families, and their positions as Young Masters would most likely be thrown into jeopardy.

Just as absolute confidence in Beining Pass's approaching triumph filled the air, an unexpected horde of Exotic Beasts erupted from the canyon, their onslaught ferociously directed towards the pass.

Han Yan's expression flickered slightly. This wave of beasts, numbering in the thousands, while not individually stronger than previous ones, comprised not a single weakling. Though she and Huayue could manage, the rank-and-file soldiers and the scions of noble families were all teetering on the edge, barely maintaining their defense.

Behind her, the Fifth Prince and Qu Fengting offered wry smiles. Victory seemed within their grasp, only for another substantial group of Exotic Beasts to appear. Even they, let alone their soldiers, were nearing their breaking point.

The sons of noble families exchanged apprehensive glances. In the preceding intense conflict, they had exerted themselves fully, and now, all confronted the brink of Qi depletion.

"Lord Tantai, we must take action now. This should be the final wave of Exotic Beasts. So long as we can buy time for Beining Pass and allow them to annihilate the beasts below, we can then unite our forces to subdue any remaining threats, ensuring both passes are secure," Fang Zhe urged with palpable anxiety.

"You declare it the last wave, and so it shall be? The intelligence of Exotic Beasts is on par with our own. What if this is a carefully laid trap? Should we charge recklessly and find ourselves counter-attacked by Exotic Beasts at Qingyang Pass, how would we possibly extricate ourselves?" Observing the escalating assault on Beining Pass by the Exotic Beasts, Dan Tai Xuan was so inwardly delighted he could have burst into laughter, making him entirely unreceptive to Fang Zhe's counsel.

"Dan Tai Xuan, whatever your grievances with Han Yan, at this critical juncture of fierce battle, you remain preoccupied with personal vendettas, disregarding the greater good. Do you not find yourself utterly despicable and devoid of shame?" Fang Zhe, unable to contain himself any longer, unleashed his condemnation.

"Insolent! How dare you show disrespect to Lord Tantai!" Mo Yanhong and Changsun Yi’an rebuked in unison before Dan Tai Xuan could even utter a word.

"Hmph, if you refuse to act, then I shall. Fang Family Disciples, heed my command, follow me as we sally forth from the pass!" Fang Zhe cast a look of disdain upon them, deeming further words with them a waste, issued his order, and led the Fang Family Disciples towards the gates.