*Swoosh! Swoosh!* As the command of Yun Du descended, the Cloud Sect disciples who had already encircled the Mietel family’s estate tightly, surged forward like ferocious tigers descending from the mountain, carrying sharp sword qi. The sound of battle that erupted almost instantly made the faces of the onlookers, who were not far away, turn pale.
“Kill!” When the Cloud Sect disciples charged towards the Mietel family like a tide, a cold voice resounded, followed by the sound of bowstrings being pulled within the vast manor. In an instant, countless arrows ripped through the air, transforming into an arrow rain that shrouded the white tide rushing in!
Although the arrow rain slightly hindered the Cloud Sect’s advance, it was immediately followed by numerous bright energy surges. The effect of the arrows diminished, and the white wave surged closer to the manor. Some even reached within a hair’s breadth of the compound.
*Puff! Puff!* Just as the Cloud Sect’s assault was about a hundred meters from the manor, a low and ominous twang of a bowstring sounded, followed by a burst of crimson-red arrows shooting out from the manor!
These blood-red arrows differed drastically from the previous regular arrows. Even the sound of the arrows slicing through the air testified to this. Moreover, when these arrows struck the Cloud Sect disciples, their protective energy did little to obstruct the force of the projectiles. In some cases, due to the immense power, a single arrow could pierce through multiple bodies, causing a terrifying chill to run down the spines of the distant onlookers.
The crimson arrows flew wildly, leaving faint trails in the sky. Each volley brought down numerous Cloud Sect disciples, reminding everyone that the Mietel family, as the leading one among the three great families of the Jia Ma Empire, was no easy target. Even for a powerful sect like the Cloud Sect, it was impossible to wipe out the Mietel family without shedding blood.
Despite the fierce attack below, the figures in the sky did not waver. After a brief pause, Yun Du and Yun Sha simultaneously moved, lunging towards the Mysterious Sea Emperor.
Seeing both charging at the Mysterious Sea Emperor, Teng Shan roared, “Two old fools, you forgot about me?”
“Hehe, Teng Shan, how could we forget you? We don’t even need Elders Yun Du and Yun Sha to deal with you. Let them focus on the Mysterious Sea Emperor,” just as Teng Shan’s voice faded, two more figures shot up from the crowd, fluttering their wings and hovering not far from him.
“Yun Fu? Yun Xu? I didn’t expect you two to be here as well!” Seeing the two, Teng Shan’s heart sank. These two were also elders of the Cloud Sect, though not as strong as Yun Du and Yun Sha, they were still formidable Dou Wang-level fighters. It seemed the Cloud Sect had truly put in a lot of resources to deal with the Mietel family.
“The Sect Leader has been tolerant of your Mietel family to the extreme. So, don’t blame us; we are just following orders,” one of the figures said with a hint of helplessness.
Teng Shan, with a grim expression, turned his gaze to the direction of the Mysterious Sea Emperor. Amidst the blockage by Yun Fu and Yun Xu, Yun Du and Yun Sha were already close to the latter. The overwhelming pressure from all three, even at a distance, made Teng Shan feel the flow of his energy constrict. The strength of a Battle Emperor was indeed far beyond that of a Dou Wang.
“Be careful, I’ll handle them. Take care of yourself!” Teng Shan, worried about the Mysterious Sea Emperor, heard the latter’s deep voice.
Hearing this, Teng Shan set aside his concerns and faced his opponents. He flipped his hand, and a torrent of energy surged out. Though not as potent as the Mysterious Sea Emperor’s, it was still nothing to be trifled with.
“Sorry!” Sensing the rising energy from the Mysterious Sea Emperor, Yun Fu and Yun Xu didn’t dare to delay. They warned Teng Shan before launching themselves at him, their wings flapping as they streaked like shadows.
Watching the two flying towards him, Teng Shan felt a long-dormant sense of valor arise, and he roared, “Even if my Mietel family cannot escape this calamity, I will make sure your Cloud Sect suffers a grievous blow!”
Laughter echoed, and Teng Shan unfurled his energy wings. Without fear, he charged straight at Yun Fu and Yun Xu. Moments later, a thunderous explosion resounded across the skies of the Holy City of Jia Ma.
The entire capital was transfixed, watching the grand battle that would decide the fate of the Mietel family.
As the Mietel family and Cloud Sect engaged in a life-or-death struggle, certain places in the capital fell silent. In the imperial city, a group of figures stood atop a high tower, their gazes fixed on the distant battlefield.
The lead figure was an elder in hemp robes, his face etched with age and indecision. “Great-Grandfather, are we really not going to intervene?” Behind him, a tall, imposing woman in purple robes, wearing a symbol of high status, finally spoke up. This was Yan Ye, the princess who had met Xiao Yan years ago.
Yan Ye argued, “You know the ambition hidden behind the Cloud Sect’s actions. If we unite with the Alchemists’ Guild and the three great families, we might stand a chance. But if we let them clear out each of us, the royal family might meet the same fate in the future.”
Facing Yan Ye’s sharp words, the elder was silent. The specter of Yun Shan, the Cloud Sect Master, hung heavy in his heart. He knew that if Yun Shan wished to kill him, it would not be difficult. His death would leave the royal family vulnerable to even greater dangers. Despite the critical moment, he hesitated to commit to a decision.
“Let’s wait and see…” After a long silence, the elder sighed, waving his hand as he watched the energy explosions in the sky.
Seeing the elder’s indecision, Yan Ye’s eyes flashed with disappointment and she could only hope the Mietel family would survive the Cloud Sect’s assault.
In the Alchemists’ Guild, the elder in alchemist robes watched the chaos, his clenched fist revealing his inner turmoil. Fa Ma, the leader of the guild, still held his position since his interaction with Xiao Yan three years prior.
“Wait…” Fa Ma’s voice was hoarse. Hearing this, the elder behind him sighed.
At the Nalan family, the core members gathered on a high tower, their expressions shifting uneasily. At the forefront was, of course, Nalan Jie, the strongest in the Nalan family.
“Father, what should we do?” Nalan Xiao, standing behind Nalan Jie, asked.
“Wait,” Nalan Jie, his face tense, finally spoke. He did not dare provoke the Cloud Sect, especially given that Nalan Yanran was part of the sect. Yet, even Yun Yun was imprisoned, and Yanran had entered the so-called “Gate of Life and Death,” with no news for three years.
“Alas, I hope the Cloud Sect will spare the Nalan family because of Yanran,” Nalan Jie thought bitterly. If the Nalan family’s dignity was to be lost, it would be a great blow.
Similar debates were taking place in the Mu family, but no one dared to offer help, knowing that Yun Shan, a Battle Sect, was nearby, capable of destroying any family.
As the Mietel family and Cloud Sect’s battle intensified, a group of giant flying beasts, a powerful force capable of shaking the entire Jia Ma Empire, were speeding towards the battle!
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