The Evil Artifact was successfully destroyed, but Liang Tian, having poured all his magical energy into the formation, could no longer hold on. His legs gave way, and he collapsed to the ground. His face was as pale as paper, cold sweat drenched his forehead, and he gasped for breath. Despite the exhaustion in his eyes, there was a hint of satisfaction.
The Dark Alliance, seeing the Evil Artifact destroyed, roared like enraged beasts, their anger boiling over. They unleashed a furious onslaught, determined to eliminate Liang Tian and his companions while they were at their weakest.
Xiao Zhan and the Jianghu Heroes, though battered and bruised, gritted their teeth and fought back against the relentless tide of the Dark Alliance. The experts from the Hidden Sect also exhausted their last reserves of magical energy, casting various spells to engage in a desperate battle against the Dark Alliance. However, everyone was utterly fatigued, and as the Dark Alliance's frenzied attacks continued, their defenses began to falter.
In this critical moment, a sudden sound of hurried footsteps and authoritative shouts echoed from afar. Soon after, Xuanfeng Zhenren arrived with the members of Qingfeng Temple just in time. Clad in a Daoist robe that billowed with the wind, Xuanfeng Zhenren exuded an extraordinary presence. With a flick of his whisk, a powerful wave of magical energy radiated outward from him.
Xuanfeng Zhenren's gaze was piercing as he surveyed the battlefield. Upon seeing Liang Tian and his companions in dire straits, his heart tightened. He knew there was no room for hesitation; he immediately unleashed Qingfeng Temple's top-tier spell, the Qingfeng Huayun Spell. Suddenly, the sky transformed dramatically; the previously clear night sky was swiftly covered by large patches of white clouds. Under Xuanfeng Zhenren's control, these clouds quickly took on various shapes resembling sharp arrows that shot toward the Dark Alliance.
The members of the Dark Alliance felt an overwhelming force bearing down on them, flooding their hearts with fear. They attempted to resist, but Xuanfeng Zhenren's spell was too powerful to withstand. The arrow-like clouds pierced through their defenses, causing many members to scream as they fell.
The other disciples of Qingfeng Temple also cast their spells in coordination with Xuanfeng Zhenren. In an instant, the valley was illuminated with flashes of light as spells intertwined. Caught off guard by this sudden assault, the Dark Alliance's formation fell into disarray; their fierce offensive was instantly shattered.
Seizing the opportunity, Xuanfeng Zhenren pressed forward once more, waving his whisk and chanting incantations. A dazzling beam of golden light shot forth from the whisk like a massive sword aimed directly at the leader of the Dark Alliance. The leader's expression changed drastically as he hurriedly cast a spell to defend himself; however, that golden light was unstoppable and broke through his defenses, sending him flying several feet away.
Seeing their leader injured diminished the morale of the Dark Alliance significantly. They understood that if they continued fighting, they would surely face total annihilation. Exchanging glances filled with fear and reluctance among themselves, they ultimately chose to retreat for now. Like stray dogs without a home, they fled the valley in disarray.
In the valley, Xiao Zhan and the Jianghu Heroes watched as the Dark Alliance retreated, their taut nerves finally relaxing as they collapsed onto the ground. The experts from the Hidden Sect also breathed a sigh of relief; they knew that had it not been for Xuanfeng Zhenren's timely arrival, they would likely have perished that day.
Chen Xue hurried to Liang Tian's side and gently helped him up, her eyes filled with concern and worry. "Liang Tian, how are you?" Liang Tian slightly opened his eyes and managed a weak smile. "I... I'm fine. Thanks to Xuanfeng Zhenren, we are safe for now."
Xuanfeng Zhenren approached Liang Tian and observed his exhausted state with approval in his eyes. "Liang Tian, you did very well. Your efforts were crucial in destroying the Evil Artifact." Liang Tian struggled to rise and bow in gratitude, but Xuanfeng Zhenren quickly stopped him. "Rest well; there's no need for formalities."
The group took a moment to rest in the valley. Although they had successfully repelled the Dark Alliance, they all knew that the Dark Alliance would not give up so easily. A greater crisis might still be lurking ahead, waiting for them...
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