Chapter 356: Overwhelming Destruction

Chapter 356: Overwhelming Destruction

As Lüxin's words fell, he was met with an outcry of determined voices.

"Fight to the death!"

Those who remained in the coalition army, who hadn't surrendered to Lion Ming Sect to practice the soul-devouring technique, did so because they refused to become those monstrous, man-eating beings. The ones who stayed were not cowards; the cowards had already defected to Lion Ming Sect.

Due to Lüxin's previous orders, they could only flee, harboring a suppressed anger. Now, even at the cost of their lives, they preferred to die fighting rather than suffer humiliation on the brink of death.

Especially after seeing their comrades fall one by one to the intermittent slaughter by Lion Ming Sect, the coalition was ready for mutual destruction. Lüxin's persuasion kept them in check, but only to buy time for Xiao Ze's rescue and ensure their deaths would have meaning, avenging those innocent lives lost.

Finally, Lüxin's command ignited their pent-up fury, evident in their resolute responses. Bursting forth, the radiant energy of their battle aura spread across the Hengjue Mountain Range, causing the forest to surge like a turbulent sea.

One by one, they emerged from the forest, ready to face the members of Lion Ming Sect with determination.

Every member of Lion Ming Sect practiced the soul-devouring technique, their bodies emitting various intensities of red light. Their bloodshot eyes made them resemble ravenous wolves, forming a moving sea of blood.

The blood-red tide crashed against the green forest barrier, their blood energy eroding the lush forest into a lifeless wasteland.

Even before the two forces met, the sheer brutality of Lion Ming Sect was on full display. Their blood-red energy collided with the coalition's vibrant battle aura, instantly smothering many, leaving the coalition with heavy casualties but halting the bloody tide.

In the sky, Lüxin, Lei Qiao, and other leaders watched the battle below with pained expressions. But they had no time to mourn as streaks of blood-red light cut through the sky, bringing the terrifying presence of Lion Tian before them.

Lion Tian's aura alone made it hard for the coalition leaders to breathe.

Lion Tian laughed, "Did you foresee this when you mocked me at the sect conference?"

Lei Qiao, usually quiet, couldn't contain her anger, "I didn't think you'd become such a monster—no, calling you a monster insults them. You're a man-eating beast!"

Lion Tian's smile vanished, and with a backhanded slap, his immense blood-red energy formed a massive hand that struck Lei Qiao, sending her hurtling away, spitting blood.

Even though they weren't the direct targets, the other leaders felt the residual shockwave, turning pale and suffering minor injuries.

"Lei Qiao, I never thought you were so sharp-tongued. Did you really think you could defy me?" Lion Tian sneered, watching her retreat.

Turning to Lüxin, he mocked, "Lüxin, you always prided yourself on your cleverness, but did you foresee this? Aligning with Xiao Ze, who used you for the sect conference, now leads to your demise."

Despite his severe injuries, Lüxin smirked, "You dare use such childish tricks to divide us? It's your sect wielding the blade, and we won't blame Xiao Ze."

Lion Tian's face twisted with anger, his efforts to manipulate them thwarted. "Your cleverness won't save you. On this continent, strength reigns supreme!" He clenched his fist, locking them in place.

As he reached for Lüxin's throat, the latter's face turned blue, yet he remained defiant, "You're less than a beast, Lion Tian!"

Prepared for death, Lüxin felt a sudden release. At that moment, a familiar voice called out, and Lüxin, seeing Xiao Ze, couldn't hold back his tears.

"Well said, Lüxin!" Xiao Ze declared. His domain expanded, crushing the Lion Ming Sect members in an instant. The coalition soldiers, seeing their enemies fall, relaxed, collapsing on the blood-soaked ground.

Xiao Ze's cold gaze fixed on Lion Tian. Without wasting words, he appeared before him, delivering a powerful punch. The blood-red barrier shattered, and with the strength of his multi-colored Heaven Swallowing Python, Lion Tian was blown to pieces, his remains piercing the Lion Ming Sect members behind him.

Both the Lion Ming Sect and coalition members were stunned. This was the same Lion Tian who had relentlessly hunted them? How could he be so easily defeated?

(End of chapter)