Chapter 1173: Uniting with Martial Lord Qin

The second round of the Tian Gang Sword Formation’s attacks was cunning, plunging many people into death!
Many, driven by preconceived notions, saw the attacks of these divine swords as fast and powerful but not truly threatening, thus becoming careless in the second round.
At the critical moment, the divine swords trapped this group in mortal danger!
Swish!! Swish-swish!!
One or two divine swords might not seem astonishing… but dozens of them shot down from above in quick succession, turning into dazzling sword beams that whizzed past the astonished eyes of the Mythical Realm experts, causing many to bleed all over the place.
With unstoppable force, these sword beams bypassed the experts’ determined attacks at terrifying speeds, leaving gruesome wounds on their chests, foreheads, or arms. In an instant, the hall was filled with blood, as dozens of people cried out in pain and retreated, their eyes filled with terror.
The sword beams came fast and left just as fast.
As they passed, the divine swords dragged brilliant sparks from the ground, creating streams of fire that scattered in all directions among the crowd.
Wherever they went, people fled as if avoiding snakes and scorpions!
Witnessing their peers suffer severe injuries in an instant, with a few even killed on the spot, the perceived danger of these divine swords soared among the crowd.
“Stop looking so gloomy!”
“The sword formation will launch its next attack soon—everyone, stay on high alert!” Bi Xuan ordered loudly, his face pale with anger.
It was no wonder—after all, aside from him and Master Qin, there were many subordinates in the hall. The sudden attack left Bi Xuan no time to rescue them, while Master Qin used his zither to emit sound waves that saved several fatally wounded people. With the highest number of injuries and deaths among Bi Xuan’s own men, his mood could only be terrible.
The second round instantly tightened the already tense atmosphere in the hall, casting another shadow of unease over everyone.
Yet, the Thousand-Faced Fox and Osaaya breathed a sigh of relief at this moment.
They had clearly seen the sword beams pass by Happy, but at the critical moment, he somehow avoided the fatal strike unharmed in a truly incredible way.
The Golden Bell Shield!
At that crucial moment, the True Loyalty Art saved Happy from disaster.
Even so, Happy was still drenched in cold sweat:

The changes made in the second round of the Tian Gang Sword Formation were truly unpredictable. Just a slight adjustment turned the formation into a deadly and perilous entity, creating a sense of constant danger in the hall, making it even harder to underestimate this Tian Gang Sword Formation and prompting greater caution for the upcoming challenges.

However, Happy also paid attention to the reactions of those group of Heaven Path experts over there! When he was in danger, he clearly sensed several pairs of eyes fixed on him—those belonging to the Green Armor Fiend, the Evil King, Wan Wan, Dong Fang Bu Bai, and Old Master Qin.

Happy could understand the first three. The first one had almost forced him to reveal his identity and strength right in front of him, only to be interrupted by Osaaya; naturally, he harbored resentment. While surprised by his relationship with Osaaya, he hoped Happy would die in the hall. The Evil King and Wan Wan were both people he had dealt with frequently, so it was normal for them to notice something. As for Dong Fang Bu Bai…

Happy felt nothing but disgust. He certainly didn’t want to fall into the hands of that androgynous guy. But from a narcissistic perspective, what surprised Happy the most was the attention from Old Master Qin. Ever since he appeared in the desert, this man had remained very low-key, avoiding conflicts with anyone, and his temperament could be described as that of a good-natured person—he didn’t say a word when Osaaya entered the ruins and simply moved his seat.

“The Golden Bell Shield is just an ordinary top-tier protective technique; many martial artists are proficient in it. It seems the name ‘Gusu Blue-Clothed Man’ can still be used for a while,” Happy thought to himself as he shifted his gaze back to the forty-nine fire snakes now back on the wall…

The hissing sound filled the air, causing great distress among the experts in the hall—the constant noise severely disrupted the abilities of the Mythical Realm experts to sense their surroundings, making it harder to avoid or detect attacks. Fortunately, the hall was quite spacious; in a smaller space, those people wouldn’t have had any chance to recover!

Swish!!!

On Happy’s side, he once again detected the movement of the divine sword.

“Osaaya.”

With a darkened tone, Happy sent a signal to Osaaya. At this moment, he no longer bothered to be polite with the Holy Maiden of the Holy Fire Sect and directly ordered Osaaya to act—why wait for the agreed-upon time if it could be used now? Osaaya, having seen the losses suffered by the people in the hall earlier, realized that the danger of the Tian Gang Sword Formation was indeed as the Face-Shifting Fox had said. She nodded, and two white veils drooped from her hands to the ground as she silently stepped in front of Happy and the Face-Shifting Fox.

With Osaaya providing full cover, the pressure on Happy and the Face-Shifting Fox decreased significantly; they only needed to be careful about any remaining threats. Seizing the opportunity, Happy quietly observed the changes in the Tian Gang Sword Formation. As expected! Starting from the second round, the attacks of the Tian Gang Sword Formation became even more fierce and unpredictable. In the third round, two more of Bi Xuan’s men were killed! In the fourth round, with the three swords combined, six experts at the Mythical Realm were slain on the spot. Aside from Old Master Qin saving one person, the rest died instantly. By the fifth round, something even more terrifying happened! The divine swords that landed this time did not return to the walls… As chains of fire snakes dragged themselves across the ground—just when everyone had relaxed after a round of attacks—forty-nine divine swords rose directly from the ground. Though not extremely fast, they still managed to pierce through more than a dozen people off guard, injuring as many as thirty. Bi Xuan’s men were reduced to less than twenty… On Old Master Qin’s side, eight people were killed in this accident, and nearly twenty others were temporarily unable to fight. Even Wanwan suffered a sword wound due to carelessness in this battle and was taken aside by Hou Xibai for care. Both of them had fearful expressions in their eyes: “Master!” “Rest and recover. Your master and I will take care of this. After all, you are the successors of our Flower Sect and Yin Gui Sect. We won’t let anything happen to you here.” The Evil King slowly raised his eyes, his tone calm and steady, revealing the dominance of the number one demon master in the Central Plains. At the same time, the Yin Queen also stepped forward… The two supreme experts of the Heavenly Dao had observed from behind for so long and already understood much about the changes in the Tian Gang Sword Formation. They knew that if they didn’t intervene, the situation would become uncontrollable. With many wounded men behind him, Wu Zun Bi Xuan also had to step forward, and a majestic presence filled the hall. With the Evil King and the Yin Queen stepping forward, it was only natural for Bi Xuan to do the same. Happy wasn’t surprised at all… But Dong Fang Bu Bai, Ye Gu Cheng, and the Green Armor Fanged Man still hadn’t intervened up to this point, standing quietly in their places, unshaken. Even when the divine swords flew at them, they merely shifted their positions casually to avoid them, leaving the trouble to others. Such supreme experts could still protect themselves in this situation, but their actions only increased the danger for the experts at the Mythical Realm. As for all this, the once domineering Bi Xuan had nothing to say. After all, it was because the people behind him lacked strength—there was no one else to blame… Moreover!

The treasures hidden in the Desert Palace are desired by everyone. The more troops one has, the greater the chances—this is inevitable. It’s only logical for the opponent to take this opportunity to weaken their forces. Even Bi Xuan wouldn’t dare to offend any of these Heavenly Dao masters at will under such circumstances. The Evil King and the Dark Queen’s intentions were also clear… no immediate attempt to break the formation! The two of them stood on either side of Wanwan and Hou Xibai, seemingly content to handle only the problems right in front of them. “A bunch of scumbags.” Seeing this, how could Kai Xin not understand what these Heavenly Dao masters were planning? They clearly wanted to buy time, waiting until the Tian Gang Sword Formation had dealt with all those ordinary experts at the Mythical Realm before attempting to break the formation. If he wasn’t mistaken, these Heavenly Dao masters knew the Tian Gang Sword Formation wouldn’t pose a threat to them, which was why they were so calm and willing to waste time. It was just that Bi Xuan and Old Master Qin were unlucky… they had brought many people with them, but now they were doomed to perish here. If the Heavenly Dao masters could hold their ground in the Tian Gang Sword Formation, he might not be able to! In an instant, Kai Xin made up his mind: break the formation!! “Hm?” Osaaya was slightly stunned. Without hesitation, Kai Xin said, “We can’t delay any longer. I can hold on, but Chou Wannian can’t. He’s been with me for years, and I don’t want him to get hurt here! There’s no time to lose. We must immediately join forces with Old Master Qin and contact Military Lord Bi Xuan. The three of us should work together to break the formation with all our might!” Hearing Kai Xin’s explanation, the Thousand-Faced Fox was overjoyed and tearful: “Thank you, master.” Only then did Osaaya understand. With the Thousand-Faced Fox’s level of cultivation, it was indeed difficult for him to protect himself in the Tian Gang Sword Formation: “Alright.” … The alliance was formed effortlessly. Originally, Bi Xuan and Old Master Qin, as those with the most subordinates, bore the greatest responsibility. Realizing that prolonged passive resistance couldn’t save everyone, they naturally wanted to break the formation together with Osaaya. “This way! The three of us will work together in a triangular formation, each responsible for one side’s safety, while also coordinating to focus our attacks on the divine sword…” Bi Xuan’s old habit resurfaced—he gathered everyone together and began giving orders quite naturally. But this time, neither Osaaya nor Old Master Qin objected. When it came to leading troops into battle, Bi Xuan was probably the most experienced in the group, so his suggestion made some sense. With the sixth wave of attacks coming, the presence of these three Heavenly Dao masters, along with a dozen or so Hu people experts providing support, greatly improved the situation. The three of them took on most of the attacks, while the others focused all their efforts on the divine sword. The main and auxiliary roles worked in good coordination.

In the team, Xikai had little confidence in the Hu people expert and remained close to the Thousand-Faced Fox, his senses fully alert as he took in everything within a hundred meters without missing the slightest detail. The unexpected alliance of these three Heavenly Dao experts surprised the other five, who, while avoiding the attacks of the Tian Gang Sword Formation, exchanged glances, clearly pondering something.