CHAPTER 455: CHAPTER 425 INTENSE BATTLE

At this moment, running away from the flying ship would only end in peril, as even if one were lucky enough to evade the attack of the Black-striped Carving, the surrounding demon birds, clearly not herbivores, were all eyeing them menacingly.

Consequently, the cultivators on the flying ship realized their predicament and temporarily suppressed the urge to flee, instead displaying all their skills to jointly attack the Black-striped Carving.

In an instant, flying swords, talismans, and mountain peak spiritual artifacts, numbering over twenty or thirty, swarmed towards the Black-striped Carving, which was overwhelmed by the numerous magical artifacts, causing a series of booming sounds.

Among them, both Lu Zhiwei and Lu Yuanshan took action.

Lu Zhiwei controlled the Cyan Cold Mirror to launch an attack.

Lu Yuanshan, on the other hand, used the Primordial Magnetic Treasure Bottle, shooting out a beam of Primordial Magnetic Divine Light directed at the Black-striped Carving.

The Primordial Magnetic Divine Light, the light of the Cyan Cold Mirror, and the myriad flying swords, dharma seals, flying knives, and more than thirty other magical artifacts encased the Black-striped Carving.

The Black-striped Carving was restrained by a web-formed spiritual artifact, which was of a Tier Three Lower Grade, possessing an extremely strong binding ability that could paralyze the adversary’s nerves.

Bound as it was, even with its formidable demonic power, the Black-striped Carving couldn’t shake free of its bindings for a breath or two and had to manipulate its crystallized demon power to form a layer of demon power defense on its body to withstand the attacks from the cultivators.

Bang, bang, bang.

As the demon power defense took form, the Black-striped Carving was solidly hit by the magical artifacts, resulting in circles of resounding impacts.

The intense impact made it feel a sharp pain and involuntarily let out a pained roar.

However, the attacks of those magical artifacts did not breach the Black-striped Carving’s defense and instead landed entirely on the demon power defense.

These magical artifacts, wielded by either Qi or Foundation Establishment cultivators, had limited power and at this point did not harm the Black-striped Carving, instead further enraging it.

The Black-striped Carving’s eyes flashed with indignation as it spread demonic power across the surroundings, shaking off all the magical artifacts.

The magical artifacts were sent flying amongst the crowd, causing the cultivators to hastily dodge, afraid of getting accidentally injured.

Some of the magical artifacts were shaken off the flying ship.

Meanwhile, underneath the violent struggle of the Black-striped Carving, the net-shaped spiritual artifact that entangled it shattered with a bang, immediately destroyed, splitting in two and rendered to scrap metal.

"My artifact!"

The owner of the net-shaped spiritual artifact, a Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Dubhe Institute, felt a pang of pain but realized this was not the time to be heartbroken over an artifact.

Off the flying ship, a series of roaring sounds came, accompanied by the swooshing of wings cutting through the air.

Over twenty Tier Two demon birds were already charging towards the flying ship, preparing to hunt.

"Not good, everyone avoid these demon birds quickly!"

The cultivator from the Dubhe Institute, who wielded the net-shaped spiritual artifact, saw more demon beasts attacking, his expression changed immediately, and he shouted out to alert everyone.

Upon hearing this, everyone dared not neglect the warning and most promptly responded by spreading out to distance themselves from those demon beasts, facilitating either attack or defense.

Meanwhile, some cultivators actively wielded their magical artifacts, intending to cut down the charging demon birds.

Among them, Lu Zhiwei’s response was particularly swift.

Swoosh.

She controlled the Cyan Cold Mirror, aiming at a Tier Two Purple Crystal Winged Bird. From the smooth and calm mirror surface, magical power surged and shot out a beam of Cyan Cold Divine Light, directly hitting the Purple Crystal Winged Bird.

The strength of the Purple Crystal Winged Bird was around the Sixth-Layer Foundation Establishment. Once hit by Lu Zhiwei, its head was instantly pierced through, blood burst open, and it was killed mid-air.

The other cultivators were also unreservedly using their attacking methods to fend off and attack the oncoming demon birds.

Lin Han, Song Minghui, and other slightly weaker cultivators at this moment did not invite trouble upon themselves by wielding magical artifacts to attack.

Confronting Foundation Establishment Stage demon beasts with Qi Cultivation Stage abilities was undoubtedly asking for trouble. It was better to take this opportunity to protect themselves well and avoid dragging the team down.

Whoosh!

On another side, the battle situation at Xuu Lingxing’s side had also changed, flames were churning and surging, forming a wave of fire in the air, drawing attention.

Lu Ping noticed the battle situation on Xuu Lingxing’s side, glanced over slightly, and saw the scene where what looked like a small sun in mid-air, the Endless Divine Fire, enveloped the Sky-Shaking Red Falcon, at that moment, from within came a furious roar.

Whoosh.

A surge of crystallized demon power swept across, bursting with strong air vibrations, blowing the Endless Divine Fire apart like dust.

The Sky-Shaking Red Falcon’s strength was indeed formidable, breaking free from the encasement of Endless Divine Fire with one move, completely unharmed by the fire, having resisted it all.

It soared in the air, wings facing the sky, stretching wide open.

On its broad wings, there flowed a blood-red glow, appearing extremely sinister.

Letting out a long howl towards the sky, vibrating the heavens and earth, the Sky-Shaking Red Falcon flew toward the direction of the flying ship, raising a mighty gust of wind.

A single Endless Divine Fire Talisman naturally wasn’t limited to one attack; it could strike multiple times like a Divine Sword Armor-Breaking Talisman.

Unfortunately, Xuu Lingxing, wielding it, couldn’t unleash its full power. If a Crystallization cultivator had used it, it might have been enough to slay the Sky-Shaking Red Falcon.

In the end, his strength was just a bit lacking.

Lu Ping sighed inwardly.

He hadn’t expected Xuu Lingxing to be able to kill the Sky-Shaking Red Falcon using just the Endless Divine Fire Talisman.

"Damn it, everyone scatter and run, whoever can escape should run!"

After a bout with the Sky-Shaking Red Falcon, Xuu Lingxing realized they were outmatched by it, especially with the Tier Three Black-striped Carving on the side.

Being able to contend against the Sky-Shaking Red Falcon for even a moment with just an Endless Divine Fire Talisman had been quite fortunate.

Upon hearing Xuu Lingxing’s words, the cultivators all frowned, some even showing terrified expressions, convinced they might meet their end here and thus hesitated momentarily.

"Ah..."

A Qi Cultivator was pounced on and killed by a demon bird, meeting a bloody end on the flying ship, the air thick with the scent of blood.

"Little sister, we should retreat too!"

As the Sect Leader of the Cyan Mountain Sect, Lu Yuanshan considered the safety of the Cyan Mountain Sect members, immediately informing Lu Zhiwei, and then looked toward Song Minghui and the other disciples of the Cyan Mountain Sect.

"This place is too dangerous to linger, retreat!"

As soon as the words were spoken, three Tier Two demon beasts ambushed Lu Yuanshan, attacking from three directions, effectively blocking his path.

These Tier Two demon beasts, more intelligent than Tier One demon beasts, detected that Lu Yuanshan was among the strongest of the human cultivators, and so joined forces to attack.