In the wilderness between Heavenly God City and Spirit City, the top experts surged through the skies, Xuan Ji leading the pack. They leaped through space itself, and each time they disappeared, they reappeared thousands of meters further away.

Around one hundred breaths of time after they left, the skies filled with the sound of countless experts cutting through the air. Hu Bazi had led all of the Profound Pavilions troops out en masse.

Have you made contact?

I could reach them earlier, but now I cant. Im afraid the situation doesnt look good. Xuan Ji knit her brows and transmitted back.

Theyd been tricked.

For Bai Yulong to return to his clans main base at a time like this was most likely at Zhou Wus orders. Xuan Ji had been too idealistic; she hadnt imagined the God Emperor would try something like this.

Are the people from the Four Directions Palace on their way too? Xuan Ji asked.

I already ordered them to rush over, but as you know, I had my people stay in Triumphant City, which is even further from Spirit City than Heavenly God City. My people wont make it in time; at most, theyll be able to stave off any further retaliation, said Bian.

Then Qingyan, you. Xuan Ji opened her mouth to speak, then trailed off.

If even the Four Directions Palace wouldnt make it in time, how could a yao clan make it? They were stationed on the border of god race territory! Furthermore, if foxes entered the heart of god race territory in such numbers, it would be tantamount to declaring war!

It seemed they could only count on the Profound Pavilion.

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Meanwhile, Ye Zichens forces now numbered less than a thousand, but they faced well over a hundred thousand Bai clansmen.

The remaining yao servants watched the perimeter on high alert. In truth, if they wanted to, they could hide themselves in the Yao-Sealing Pagoda. This was true even though the yao servants were absolutely loyal to the master of the pagoda.

The master of the pagoda had absolute control over the yao servants lives. He could kill them with a mere thought, scattering them into ashes.

This threat held the yao servants in check; they had no choice but to be loyal.

Now, however, Ye Zichen was on the brink of death. Furthermore, based on their current situation, he had little hope of bouncing back. They definitely could have hidden in the pagoda to ensure their personal safety.

And indeed, those of their number who feared death had already returned. Those who remained were prepared to fight for Ye Zichen to the bitter end! They would live and die together!

So long as they had a single breath in their bodies, they would fight!

Xiao Yumeis speech seemed to ignite their fighting spirit. Thirteen was on the brink of despair when she inexplicably glanced at Xiao Yumei and Pu Jingwan.

Yet just now, between her brothers uncertain fates and her running out of poison, shed almost given into despair.

This wasnt like her! It was true; as a master of poisons, she didnt have particularly abundant battle experience, and of the Profound Pavilions generals, she was the weakest in direct fight. And yet, after entering the Profound Pavilion, shed worked her way up step by step, fighting each step of the way. It was only after she and Xuan Ji realized that she was supremely talented at using poison that shed changed paths and become a master of poisons.

Shed used poisons for far too long. Did that mean she could no longer carry a sword?

Suddenly, Thirteen raised her head.

She could do it.

Although she hadnt crossed blades with anyone in far too long, her initial combat experience had always lingered in the bottom of her heart. Even if her fighting experience was near the bottom of the ruler level, she was still far stronger than a diviner.

The look in their eyes has changed. The Bai Family patriarchs arched their brows. Just now, their eyes had brimmed over with despair, but now, they saw nothing based on blazing intent.

All of this was because of that simple phrase.

Where theres life, theres hope?

Hm? You. At that moment, one of the Bai Family patriarchs suddenly knit his brows and glanced at Xiao Yumei. Arent you Xiao Tings eldest daughter?

What?

Xiao Yumei didnt know why the Bai Family patriarch was asking, so she didnt rush to confirm his suspicions. If he was enemies with Xiao Ting, she was better off denying their relationship. If they were friends, she was willing to acknowledge that she was Xiao Tings daughter to make them hesitate.

I doubt Im mistaken. The Bai Family patriarch examined her, then nodded despite the fact that Xiao Yumei neither confirmed nor denied their guess. Finally, the two of them fell silent.

Thats Old Xiao Tings daughter. Itll be inconvenient if we hurt her.

Mm, its a bit troublesome. All those years ago, Xiao Ting said he wanted to erase her name from the family registers, but in the end, he didnt. Furthermore, when she was a child, he doted on her. After a moment of silence, the Bai Family patriarch continued, Why would she come along for this? How troublesome. Lets just ignore her. Why hasnt Little Yu wrapped this up yet?

Dont act like you dont understand Little Yus personality. Besides, the auras emanating from over there really are stronger than the ones over here.

These patriarchs were the two experts Bai Yulong had mentioned, his grandpa Bai Jinsheng and great grandpa Bai Mingli.

Youve got quite a few sons, but Little Yu is the best of the bunch. Its just, his personality. Bai Mingli sighed. Lets resolve the situation here as quickly as possible. Its possible that Little Yu is struggling to hold on.

Bai Mingli grunted his agreement, then they stretched out their hands. Xiao Yumei had been keeping watch on them both this whole time, and when she saw this, she knit her brows. She summoned a barrier around herself, but to her shock, Bai Minglis hands passed right through it.

Zichen! Xiao Yumei reached out.

Bai Jinsheng furrowed his brows. Dont think that just because youre Xiao Tings daughter, we dont dare touch you.

Xiao Yumei said nothing. She merely glared and slapped Bai Minglis hand away. The Bai Family patriarchs expressions darkened. All else being equal, they wanted to spare Xiao Tings daughter out of respect for the Lightning Emperor, but it wasnt absolutely necessary!

Xiao Ting had been famous for countless years, but the Bai Family wasnt afraid of him, and their two families rarely came into contact. If Xiao Yumei insisted on being stubborn, the patriarchs would just get rid of her first.

Bai Minglis hands reached in even deeper, and the space exploded around it. Bai Jinsheng attacked as well.

The other Bai Family members saw their patriarchs attacking, and they attacked the remaining yao servants with renewed vigor.

You dont know when to back down, so all thats left for you is death. Bai Jinshengs fist seemed to contain unstoppable might. It came crashing down, but Bai Minglis attack cut through space.

At that moment, a hand came out of nowhere and grabbed Bai Jinshengs fist.

Dont touch her! It was a voice like a vengeful spirit, a voice straight out of the abyss.

Bai Jinsheng was visibly shaken. Xiao Yumei and Pu Jingwan whipped their heads around.

They looked over and saw Ye Zichen, his right eye emitting deep purple light, the illusory figure behind him reaching the heavens, grabbing Bai Jinshengs descending fist so tightly it couldnt even budge. Dont touch her!