Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan Chapter 1961: 1449: One Sword (2)
The very next moment!
Collision erupted between the Heaven-Supporting Pillar and the Sword Light. That apparently robust long staff, right then, resembled a fragile bamboo rod, cleaved into halves by the Sword Qi with zero opposition!
Upon contact with the Sword Light, the ghostly wind scattered instantly, black flames got torn apart by the Sword Light, feathered arrows proved helpless and were sliced through directly, and various other Killing Moves—all failed to endure even one hit!
The Killing Moves released by the Devil Beasts and Demon Cultivators after draining nearly all their Mana appeared utterly ridiculous at this juncture.
Moreover, despite uniting their forces to confront Li Zhixuan by herself, their showing turned out to be completely humiliating.
Once the last Divine Power got handled, the Sword Qi's energy also depleted and disappeared completely.
The area plunged into a profound hush, as if the constant wind's noise had frozen and halted right there.
Be they Devil Beasts, Demon Cultivators, or the clansmen and Loose Cultivators positioned behind Li Zhixuan, everyone displayed identical looks at that instant—jaws dropped, faces brimming with astonishment and incredulity.
“Impossible! How could this happen!”
The most profoundly affected was surely Yuan Hong, who had acted so arrogantly before. Now completely broken, his face vacant, he kept murmuring those words repeatedly.
The Demon and Devil army, whose fighting spirit had already crumbled, now possessed no remnants of courage. Wretched and hopeless, they trembled as if battered by relentless, bone-chilling gusts and freezing downpour.
Initially, their strategy aimed to capture the upper hand by striking while Li Zhixuan and her group were off-balance, seeking to secure superiority.
Yet the outcome stood in stark contrast to their expectations.
Forget about securing superiority; instead, they faced severe punishment, with morale dropping so drastically that it impaired every fighter's effectiveness!
“What do we do next!” Amid their stupor, certain Demon Cultivators already envisioned their forces scattering in retreat, running desperately in every direction.
“This wasn't how it was supposed to end!”
Even at this point, some refused to face the truth.
“Why are you all frozen in place!” Li Zhixuan chided her clansmen behind her, somewhat irritated by their inaction, prompting them to grab the moment and launch an assault.
She held back from advancing and eliminating vast numbers of This Realm's inhabitants because that final strike had fully depleted her Mana!
For the Sword Qi to hold such immense might, dismantling every foe's Killing Move in a single sweep, a heavy cost was inevitable.
Her clansmen and the Loose Cultivators jolted awake from their shock. They swiftly mobilized their Mana, deployed Divine Powers, and charged at the dazed Devil Beasts and Demon Cultivators.
Suddenly, brilliant Spirit Light illuminated the starry expanse. Numerous Divine Powers and Magic Artifacts swirled within, then barreled toward the mass of demon and devil adversaries.
Though stunned by Li Zhixuan's formidable Sword Qi, they responded swiftly when threats loomed.
As the assaults neared, they rapidly invoked Divine Powers—some to diminish the incoming strikes, others to shield and safeguard themselves.
Rumble rumble—
At that instant, explosions thundered through the heavens, resounding endlessly.
And within the chaos, figures sporadically plummeted from the heights—these were the remains of fallen Devil Beasts and Demon Cultivators.
The creatures of This Realm had sought to exploit the intruders' vulnerability at first, but now they not only failed spectacularly and lost all dignity, but also incurred heavy losses.
Crucially, their morale suffered a crushing defeat!
At present, the very idea of “morale” seemed doubtful.
Having weathered countless battles, Li Zhixuan instantly recognized the foes' weaknesses. Had she not been out of Mana and unable to participate, their death toll would have multiplied several times over!
All that remained to say was their fortune in averting catastrophe.
Despite the efforts from her clansmen and the Loose Cultivators, their strikes achieved partial success but lacked decisive power, so the enemy's casualties stayed moderate.
Thus, the Demon and Devil army ultimately withdrew in panicked disorder.
Noticing some clansmen eager to pursue, Li Zhixuan shouted, “Hold back. The fight concludes here.”
Should they actually chase, the disadvantaged party wouldn't be This Realm's beings, but rather the intruders themselves.
“Devote all leftover time to strengthening the camp and constructing structures. The following assault could come anytime.”
Following this concise order, she proceeded directly to the Cave Mansion, eager beyond delay to activate her Cultivation Technique, drawing in and purifying Spiritual Energy to regain her power swiftly.
The rest got to work too—some kept watch, warding off surprise attacks; some erected diverse structures to bolster the camp; some retired immediately to recuperate their energy; and some ventured beyond the camp to warily explore nearby areas, searching for useful Spiritual Objects.
…
Meanwhile, the disheveled Devil Beasts and Demon Cultivators who escaped returned to their base, hauling their injured forms.
Fortunately, multiple Human Immortals on site acted promptly, covering the incoming group so not all would witness their pitiful return.
“What occurred? Why do you all look so battered?”
The Human Immortals assigned to protect the camp swiftly encircled them, anxious to learn how, despite their apparent edges, their side ended up so miserable and routed in mere moments!
“Sigh!”
Confronted by their allies' inquiries, they struggled to recount it, managing only sighs.
“Tell us what went down. Did you repel those cursed invaders? And inflicted severe damage in return?”
“Uh…”
This assumption left the few Human Immortals speechless momentarily.
Even before they answered, the others pressed on: “No, that doesn't add up! Your expressions and the sneaky way you slipped back don't match that scenario at all.”
“Sigh!”
A Demon Cultivator heaved a deep, burdened sigh and admitted, “It wasn't anything like that. Actually, we came back after total failure.”
“What?! No way!”
Disbelief gripped everyone upon hearing this.
Consider that this operation— in terms of numbers, power, and all else—gave them a solid edge. Yet they still got defeated?!
What blunders could they have committed to let it unravel so disastrously?
In the face of collective amazement, he pressed on, embarrassed as he detailed their mishap.
Once the full story emerged, the group quieted down.
They committed no errors, but what recourse existed? The opponent proved overwhelmingly powerful—one slash demolished every Killing Move. Under those conditions, how could the clash persist?
Thus, after bearing the required toll, their only option was a shameful escape.
“Sigh!”
“Facing a Killing God of that caliber, we stand no chance against these intruders! How on earth do we eliminate them…”
Faced with this insoluble problem, nobody proposed a fix.
The atmosphere sank back into quiet.
“Based on what you described, that Killing God, post her sword attack, likely depleted her entire Mana and couldn't strike further,” a Demon Cultivator remarked abruptly.
Though unnamed, the subtle reproach in his voice was clear.
The leading Demon Cultivators and Devil Beasts could only stay mute.
How could they have spared attention for details amid the frenzy?
After an extended pause, another voice broke in: “Perhaps we strike at their camp's rear once more!”
“They deployed over ten thousand Cultivators this round. Their base should be sparsely guarded—likely vulnerable. But we advance carefully this time, evading early detection.”
“If we overrun the camp swiftly, it becomes our bargaining tool. Best case, we sever their exit from the Floating Light Realm, gradually grinding them down until we eradicate them completely!”
Naturally, that final part was mere fantasy from him.
“Agreed! We'll follow that plan!”
Beyond this, no alternatives came to mind.