System's Super Sect Chapter 1009 937: The Goblin Army Appears

Instantly, the sword's momentum surged forward, mirroring the murderous intent.

A solitary strike compelled 'Only I' to recoil in alarm, the sheer force of the sword's momentum narrowly missing his brow by a hair's breadth, yet severing a lock of his dark hair.

Had the sword's momentum been even minutely closer, it would have undoubtedly struck 'Only I'.

Even with the formidable Mountain-Suppressing Armor, 'Only I' would not have emerged unscathed from such a close-range assault.

There was no alternative; 'Only I' was forced to retreat.

Meanwhile, Extreme Heaven Sealing Heart had completely lost his composure.

It seemed impossible to regain his sanity.

'Only I' understood with stark clarity that his attempt to intervene had not only failed to bring Extreme Heaven Sealing Heart back to his senses but had also sown seeds of resentment.

"At this juncture, only one course of action remains. Since our junior brother has lost his mind, our only recourse is to cooperate with him."

'Only I', far from being foolish, swiftly devised a new strategy upon realizing his inability to contend with Extreme Heaven Sealing Heart directly.

Du Venerable inquired with urgency, "How shall we cooperate?"

"You and I shall both employ our Vein Techniques to carve a path for our junior brother, ensuring the Sword Array does not impede him," 'Only I' declared, his Three Veins vibrating in unison.

Suddenly, a figure enveloped in flames materialized behind them.

This individual brandished a Flaming Giant Bow, nocking an arrow and drawing it back, instantly amassing immense projectile momentum that bathed the entire battlefield in a crimson glow.

The Flaming Arrow, nocked upon the Flaming Giant Bow, was aimed directly at the crown of Extreme Heaven Sealing Heart's head.

Boom—

The Flaming Arrow was unleashed from the taut bowstring.

A thunderous explosion echoed through the heavens.

The Flaming Arrow blazed a fiery trail, consumed by swirling infernos, as it streaked skyward, forging a path for Extreme Heaven Sealing Heart's Heartless Sword and acting as a countermeasure against the Gale Sword Array.

Innumerable Silver Swords, charged with potent Sword Qi, descended like rain, instantly engulfing the Flaming Arrow and consuming it within moments.

Nevertheless, 'Only I' loosed another arrow.

One arrow followed by another.

Relentlessly!

Du Venerable followed suit closely, his Meridian Gate resonating in tandem.

Unlike 'Only I', he did not discharge arrows; instead, after activating his Meridian Gate, he slammed his foot onto the earth.

Boom!

The impact fractured the ground.

The earth began to quake and heave, as if a colossal beast were stirring beneath the surface.

Boom—

A torrent of crimson flame, ten feet in width, erupted from the ground, ascending into the heavens and breaching the Gale Sword Array.

The objective remained the same: to clear a path for Extreme Heaven Sealing Heart's Heartless Sword.

With the combined focus of their assault on a single point, the pressure on Extreme Heaven Sealing Heart immediately dissipated.

The Gale Sword Array could no longer inflict any harm upon Extreme Heaven Sealing Heart, as all incoming flying swords were intercepted by the combined efforts of 'Only I' and Du Venerable.

"Die for me!"

Witnessing this turn of events, Extreme Heaven Sealing Heart augmented the velocity of his descending sword strike.

Successive streaks of sword light shot towards the sky, relentlessly pursuing Yun Liao, who was employing the Mirror Lake Barrier to reposition himself.

Just as Yun Liao had shifted to a new vantage point and had not yet stabilized, the sword light pierced through the Mirror Lake Barrier, shattering it instantly.

Had Yun Liao been even a fraction slower.

He would have been impaled by the Heartless Sword.

Even if unharmed, the Forest Song Magic technique would have been disrupted.

"Yun Liao, I'd like to see where you can possibly hide now!" Extreme Heaven Sealing Heart thrust downwards, the Three-foot Cyan Blade Sword standing resolutely before him.

Boom—

The Meridian Gate pulsed with energy once more.

Three beams of sword light erupted from the ground, converging upon the Mirror Lake Barrier that Yun Liao had conjured.

Whoosh—

The sword lights ascended rapidly.

Three Mirror Lake Barriers succumbed to the onslaught, shattering in response.

The abundant Wood Qi, which had been swirling and converging towards Yun Liao, began to dissipate.

Several droplets of fresh blood, escaping from a fragmented Mirror Lake Barrier, were caught mid-air by 'Only I' and Du Venerable.

"We've got it!"

"This tactic is indeed effective."

The two exchanged a knowing glance and immediately intensified their assault.

Their strategy underwent an instantaneous shift, abandoning the mere act of clearing paths and deflecting swords for Extreme Heaven Sealing Heart; they now charged directly towards the location where the blood had fallen.

...

Beyond the confines of the battlefield on the open plains.

Jin Busan and his associate, observing these developments, finally exhaled a collective sigh of relief.

The situation had, at long last, begun to stabilize.

Extreme Heaven Sealing Heart, having mastered the Heartless Sword Dao, was now capable of manifesting three swords simultaneously, leaving Yun Liao with nowhere to flee.

Hide?

Keep hiding!

"Things appear rather grim."

Jin Busan murmured softly, then cast a sideways glance at Pingping, who stood beside him, attempting to discern Pingping's emotional state.

However, Pingping's expression remained utterly impassive.

He even sported a faint, enigmatic smile.

How could he possibly still be smiling?

Jin Busan was utterly baffled.

"Sect Leader Wen appears quite assured in Yun Liao," Jin Busan remarked with caution.

Pingping offered a nonchalant reply, saying, "I have faith in all disciples of the Immortal Sect. Or perhaps Hall Master Jin interprets my confidence in this way: I am fully aware of when they will triumph and when they will falter."

"So, Sect Leader Wen is certain Yun Liao will not be defeated?" Jin Busan muttered to himself, utterly unconvinced by Pingping's assertion.

Did he truly consider Yun Liao invincible?

Presently, Yun Liao had refrained from deploying the Sword Spirit, a clear indication that a second use was not feasible.

This was far from what Pingping implied, as if its deployment were limitless.

With the Sword Spirit out of commission, on what could Yun Liao possibly depend to secure victory?

Pingping's response revealed his rising irritation: "Hall Master Jin, if you harbor doubts, then perhaps it is best not to inquire further next time."

Even though I voiced it, you still do not believe.

Yet, you persist in questioning.

Were it not for the desire to preserve a modicum of your dignity, I would not trouble myself with you.

Pingping's sharp retort caused Jin Busan's complexion to suddenly stiffen, a growing discomfort evident.

Despite his exceptional command over his demeanor and expressions, being openly chastised by Pingping in the presence of both the Xuan Court Pavilion and the Yangyang Family incited considerable vexation within Jin Busan.

However, to preclude any conflict that might jeopardize the nascent cooperation between the Immortal Sect and the Domain Lord's Mansion, Jin Busan restrained himself, offering Pingping a nod of acquiescence.

This seemingly simple nod of agreement sent ripples of unease through Yunshui in the Sky and the two others beside him.

Observing Pingping, who outwardly projected an unremarkable presence, they couldn't help but feel a nascent sense of awe stir within their hearts.

This feeling of awe had no connection to martial prowess.

It stemmed solely from Pingping's sheer audacity.

Within the vast expanse of the Red Domain, only the Domain Master himself and Pingping possessed the temerity to address Jin Busan in such a forthright manner.

...

Amidst the expansive plains battlefield.

Yun Liao's left shoulder bore a grievous wound, a substantial portion having been rent away by the Heartless Sword, with blood cascading forth, saturating his entire arm in crimson.

The crimson ichor dripped incessantly from his left fingertips, lending Yun Liao's countenance an even more frigid and pallid hue.

Extreme Heaven Sealing Heart, witnessing this grim spectacle, let out a derisive sneer, declaring, "Yun Liao, I underestimated your agility. But now, let us see where you can possibly escape!"

With these pronouncements, the Heartless Sword was poised to descend once more.

Yet, Yun Liao, observing the unfolding events, maintained an icy composure.

Gazing at the relentless assaults launched by Only I and Extreme Heaven Sealing Heart, he once again brandished his magic wand.

No incantations were uttered.

This suggested a magical technique of a considerably rudimentary level.

As Yun Liao executed the motion with his magic wand, a sharp, piercing shriek reverberated through the very air.

This sound was extraordinarily shrill and grating, instantly commanding the attention of all present.

Concurrent with the emergence of this sound, green-skinned goblins, one after another, clawed their way from the earth, each brandishing a crude wooden club.

The cultivations of these green goblins were merely at the Divine Profound Realm.

Despite their daunting numbers, their strength on this momentous battlefield was as inconsequential as scattered dust.

Consequently, neither Extreme Heaven Sealing Heart nor Only I deigned to acknowledge their presence.

Subsequently, the amassed horde of thousands of goblins surged towards the Gale Sword Array, only to be instantly engulfed by its formidable power.

In mere moments, the lives of thousands of goblins were extinguished.

This bewildering turn of events left all observers outside the plains battlefield in a state of profound astonishment.

Unable to comprehend the underlying reason.