"Things can't go on like this!" On the Azure Rainbow Greatsword, Zhao Ming and his companions all frowned deeply.
The Four Symbols Killing Formation had manifested the phantoms of the Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise. Each of these colossal beasts possessed the power to threaten late-stage warriors of the Primordial Embryo Realm. Once they unleashed their frenzied attacks, even the strongest among them, Zhao Ming, would find it difficult to withstand. They needed to work together to repel them.
However, not only was repelling them a challenge, but these four phantoms were essentially immortal under the maintenance of the Spirit Array, making it nearly impossible to truly destroy them. Merely pushing them back would serve no purpose other than buying time. During this period, their Vital Energy was being consumed rapidly, and if they dragged on for another moment, they would truly be exhausted. At that point, they would be like meat on a chopping block, ready to be slaughtered.
"Zhao Shixiong, what should we do?" someone asked anxiously.
The Fang Residence was right in front of them, yet they were tightly entangled by the Four Symbols Beasts. Not only could they not enter the Fang Family to wreak havoc, but even moving the Azure Rainbow Greatsword was extremely difficult. If they left the Azure Rainbow Greatsword, they would inevitably be picked off one by one by those beasts.
Neither advancing nor retreating left this group of Inner Sect Disciples from Jincheng Sect feeling desolate, as if there were no way forward or backward. The ease and leisure they had before arriving were gone. Now trapped by this terrifying Spirit Array, not only was killing members of the Fang Family a distant thought; their own safety had become a pressing concern.
"I have a method that can temporarily delay those Four Symbols Beasts for a moment," Zhao Ming suddenly said under the gaze of nine pairs of eyes.
"What method?"
"Zhao Shixiong, please tell us quickly."
"What's the rush? Everyone listen to Zhao Shixiong finish speaking."
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"This method can temporarily hold off the Four Symbols Beasts for a moment, but it can only be used once and lasts only half a minute. Within that half minute, should we temporarily retreat or charge directly into the Fang Residence to eliminate the controller of the Spirit Array?" Zhao Ming asked.
The current situation was awkward for them; it could even be described as a waiting-for-death scenario. Since there was an opportunity to break this extremely unfavorable situation, it became particularly important for them.
But should they retreat temporarily or charge directly into the Fang Residence?
This was undoubtedly a rather perplexing choice.
If they leave, then this mission can basically be considered a failure by more than half. The consequences of failing the mission are something that all of them would find extremely difficult to bear. However, if they rush into the Fang Residence, and during this time they cannot kill the one controlling the Spirit Array, the ten of them will once again face a dead end with no way out, making it a mere wish to escape from Fengyan City, which is shrouded by the Four Symbols Killing Formation.
What to choose?
On the Azure Rainbow Greatsword, all the disciples of Jincheng Sect hesitated.
They had not realized that since they arrived at Fengyan City, they had been making choices repeatedly—whether to enter or not at the gates of Fengyan City, and now whether to leave or fight.
"I hope this time you do not make the wrong choice." Inside the Fang Residence, watching the frowning disciples of Jincheng Sect on the Azure Rainbow Greatsword, Fang Chen's lips slowly curled up into a cold smile.
"Unfortunately, no matter what choice is made, it is destined to be a tragedy." He murmured softly, his voice carrying a hint of chill.
Indeed, Zhao Ming and his group of ten could never have imagined that what seemed like a dilemma to them was entirely orchestrated by Fang Chen. With the full activation of the Four Symbols Killing Formation, killing ten Primordial Embryo Realm Martial Artists who knew nothing about formations was not difficult at all. Their respective fates had already been written the moment they entered Fengyan City; now it was merely Fang Chen's personal amusement.
Like a cat playing with a mouse.
"Brothers, let's fight with all our might." On the Azure Rainbow Greatsword, Zhao Ming suddenly scanned his nine companions and said in a hoarse voice.
As soon as these words fell, the expressions of the other nine changed simultaneously, followed by a bitter smile appearing on their faces. Just like before when they knew there was danger in Fengyan City but still chose to push forward, as disciples of Jincheng Sect, they had little room for choice.
"Brothers, I will count to three. The Azure Rainbow Greatsword beneath us will self-destruct and transform into countless sword shadows to trap all four symbolic beasts. We only have half a minute; we must be quick!" Zhao Ming's voice echoed in the minds of the nine, carrying an unspoken heaviness.
"Rest assured, Senior Brother!" The nine responded in unison.
"Good!" Zhao Ming nodded as his hand gestures began to change rapidly. At the same time, a tremor suddenly coursed through the Azure Rainbow Greatsword beneath their feet, and an explosive aura gradually emanated from its blade. Zhao Ming's voice also rang out in their minds.
"One, two... three!"
At the moment "three" was uttered, there was a tremendous roar in mid-air as the Azure Rainbow Greatsword carrying Zhao Ming and his group suddenly erupted with a brilliant azure light. Within that azure glow, the Azure Rainbow Greatsword disintegrated into countless illusory sword shadows that shot out explosively in all directions.
"Sing! Sing! Sing!..."
In an instant, the air was filled with blue sword shadows, accompanied by the thunderous sound of Sword Resonance. The Azure Rainbow Greatsword disintegrated into countless sword shadows, which quickly shot towards the surrounding Four Beasts. The sword shadows were continuous and almost impossible to count. At the same time, Zhao Ming and his group of ten, who had been prepared for a long time, moved as one, transforming into ten long rainbows that shot towards the nearly visible Fang Residence.
As long as they entered Fang Residence and found the one controlling the Spirit Array to slay them, there would be no force left in Fengyan City to stop them.
Hope seemed just within reach!
However, just as their figures were about to surpass the Azure Dragon Four Beasts...
"Roar!" "Growl!" "Screech!" "Moo!"
Four strange roars suddenly erupted from the Four Beasts surrounded by sword shadows. At the same time, a flash of glaring crimson appeared in the previously dazed eyes of the Four Beasts, and a surge of Killing Intent suddenly swept out from their bodies.
As this Killing Intent spread, the already massive bodies of the Four Beasts swelled even further, emanating an aura that surpassed their previous might.
"The Four Symbols Killing Formation cannot be called a true Four Symbols Killing Formation without Killing Intent," Fang Chen said with a light smile as he watched this scene from within Fang Residence.
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