Chapter 298: The Ultimate Battle

“Cutting Heaven Sword Art.”

“War God’s Descent.”

“Buddha’s Realm in the Palm.”

“Heaven and Earth’s Power.”

At this moment, Meng Hao, Sword Peerless, Lu Yan, Zong Hentian, and Mie Qiongqi unleashed their ultimate strength, resisting the colossal palm descending from the sky.

“How can I let my junior brothers face this alone? Today, I, Zhang Erdog, will give everything I have to assist them!” Zhang Erdog’s blood surged with passion. He flicked his sleeve, and a myriad of bizarre pills soared through the air toward the battlefield.

But in an instant, as those pills touched Han Yongyi’s overwhelming aura, they shattered into pieces, utterly useless.

Zhang Erdog let out a helpless sigh.

“I’m still too weak after all,” he muttered in disappointment. The pills he had painstakingly developed were destroyed before even reaching the enemy. It was a bitter letdown.

Yet, seeing the admiration in his juniors’ eyes, he felt a flicker of joy. He turned his gaze to the distance—his junior brothers were in danger. He wondered how they were faring.

“What are you all doing here? I can handle this alone,” Mie Qiongqi, proud and self-respecting, said with displeasure at their aid.

“Senior Brother Mie, with the sect in crisis, how could we let you take all the glory?” Meng Hao managed a faint smile.

“Why talk so much? This enemy is too strong for us to handle alone,” Sword Peerless declared, his aura slicing through the heavens as he focused intently on the void.

“You’re all my stepping stones. How dare you die here?” Lu Yan said arrogantly.

“Fearless junior brother,” Mie Qiongqi sneered slightly.

“Hmph, a bunch of clowns daring to rival the moon’s brilliance?” Han Yongyi in the void sneered, “A group of ants daring to challenge the heavens? It’s nothing but self-destruction.”

“Hmph, though I am at the peak of the Small Heaven Realm, today I shall see just how powerful your Great Heaven Realm truly is.”

“Immortal Body.”

“Sky-Splitting Sword Technique.”

“Divine Warrior Descends.”

“Buddha’s Realm in the Palm.”

“Power of Heaven and Earth.”

At this moment, Meng Hao, Jian Wudi, Lu Yan, Zong Hentian, and Mie Qiongqi unleashed their strongest powers to resist the palm descending from the sky.

“How can I let my junior brothers face this alone? Today, I, Zhang Er’gou, will exhaust everything to lend them a hand,” Zhang Er’gou’s blood boiled within him. With a flick of his sleeve, a myriad of peculiar pills flew into the air.

But in an instant, those pills shattered upon contact with Han Yongyi’s overwhelming aura, rendering them utterly useless.

Zhang Er’gou sighed in helplessness.

“I am still too weak,” Zhang Er’gou lamented, disappointed that the pills he had painstakingly developed shattered before even reaching their target.

Yet, seeing the admiration in his junior brothers’ eyes, Zhang Er’gou felt a slight joy in his heart. He then looked into the distance, where Mie Qiongqi was in grave danger, uncertain of the outcome.

“Why are you all here? I can handle this alone,” Mie Qiongqi, with his strong sense of pride, was displeased to see everyone coming to his aid.

“Senior Brother Mie, in this time of crisis for our sect, we cannot let you take all the glory,” Meng Hao managed a strained smile.

“Enough talk. This opponent is too strong; we are no match,” Jian Wudi’s aura seemed to slice through the heavens as he gazed intently into the void.

“You are all stepping stones for me. How can you die here?” Lu Yan declared arrogantly.

“Junior Brother, you have guts,” Mie Qiongqi glanced at him and sneered.

“Hmph, a bunch of clowns, daring to compete with the brilliance of the moon?” Han Yongyi in the void looked down with disdain. “A group of ants, daring to fight against the heavens, is simply courting death.”

“Hmph, although I, Mie Qiongqi, am only at the peak of the Small Heaven Realm, today I will see just how strong you, at the Great Heaven Realm, truly are.”

“Indestructible Body.”

Mie Qiongqi roared, and the “Immortal and Indestructible” technique surged within him. A world-destroying aura erupted, and behind him, an ancient phantom appeared, unleashing an unparalleled might.

“Battle to Destroy Heaven and Earth.”

Jian Wudi’s sword intent annihilated the heavens and earth. A white-haired elder transformed into a colossal sword intent, soaring into the sky.

“Suppress…”

Lu Yan bellowed, his entire body radiating golden light. Countless Buddhas with hands clasped in prayer emerged, chanting mysterious scriptures, their immense power resisting the descending palm.

At this moment, the palm descending from the sky was forcibly held back by the group, leaving the disciples of the Holy Sect in awe.

Yan Hongyu, despite his severe injuries, smiled inwardly. The Holy Sect would not fall, not with so many talented disciples. No matter what, they must not perish.

“Hmph, trash…” Han Yongyi in the void snorted coldly, and a thunderous sound erupted. The power of the palm suddenly intensified.

“Boom…”

With a deafening roar, Lu Yan’s Buddhas shattered one after another, and he spat out a mouthful of blood, sent flying. Jian Wudi’s sword intent bent and eventually turned to ashes.

“So strong…” Everyone’s expressions changed drastically. Indeed, a peak Great Heaven Realm expert’s power was overwhelmingly formidable.

There was simply no way to resist.

These talented disciples, in the face of such absolute power, were helpless.

“I will fight you to the end, Eternal Destruction!” Mie Qiongqi, the only one still standing, roared to the heavens, his body drenched in blood, unleashing an even stronger aura. The ancient phantom behind him seemed to annihilate the heavens and earth, transcending all, achieving eternal status.

“An interesting fellow, but alas, futile,” Liang Yongyi sneered, his aura erupting once more.

“Pfft…” The pressure suddenly intensified, and Mie Qiongqi vomited blood continuously. The ancient phantom shattered instantly. In the face of such absolute power, all defiance was meaningless.

“Junior Brother…” Zhang Er’gou panicked, quickly supporting Mie Qiongqi.

Mie Qiongqi, always cold and aloof, now had a distant look in his eyes, as if he could dissipate at any moment. “Senior Brother, I have done my best. I have not disgraced the Holy Demon Sect.”

“Junior Brother, don’t speak. You have done more than enough. Even if the Sect Leader were here, he would not fault you,” Zhang Er’gou, seeing Mie Qiongqi in this state, wept bitterly. Though this junior brother had always been cold towards him, he had always respected him deeply.

“No, the Sect Leader entrusted me with protecting the Holy Demon Sect. Even if I die in battle, I cannot let him down,” Mie Qiongqi’s weak eyes flickered with light once more, and his dissipating aura surged again.

“Junior Brother!” Zhang Er’gou, seeing Mie Qiongqi’s state, cried out in panic.

“Ah…”

Mie Qiongqi floated in the void, roaring to the heavens, “Even if I shed the last drop of my blood, I will protect the Holy Demon Sect. I will not let anyone invade even a single step.”

“Junior Brother, enough! You have done enough. Don’t go any further. You will die,” Zhang Er’gou screamed.

“No, even if I shed the last drop of my blood, I will protect the Holy Demon Sect,” Mie Qiongqi’s fighting spirit burned at its peak.

“Eternal Destruction!” Mie Qiongqi roared, his true essence boiling, his blood spilling out, staining the heavens and earth.

“Hmph, a fearless fool,” Han Yongyi sneered, striking out with a palm even more ferocious than before.

“Ah, even if my soul disperses, I will protect the Holy Demon Sect,” Mie Qiongqi unleashed an unprecedented power, a force drawn from the void itself.

“Be destroyed!” Mie Qiongqi, burning his life force, sent a sky-obscuring palm towards Han Yongyi.

Mie Qiongqi, once seen as an ant, now erupted with boundless power. Han Yongyi’s expression changed, as if sensing the force, and he roared, “Sky-Shattering Palm!”

Han Yongyi’s aura was wild and uncontrollable, his true essence twisting. With a single palm strike, the Holy Sect’s structures crumbled one after another.

To protect the sect, Mie Qiongqi was prepared to fight to the death, unleashing his final strength. But at this moment, Mie Qiongqi’s expression changed. Seeing Han Yongyi’s aura shattering distant structures, he roared and changed direction, flying towards the distance.

In Mie Qiongqi’s eyes, that was Nameless Peak, where the Sect Leader’s beloved junior sister, Zhi Qiao, was hidden.

In the secret chamber, Zhi Qiao nestled in Gong Bingye’s arms, the sounds of battle outside already reaching them. “Sister Gong, will everything be alright outside?”

“It will be fine,” Gong Bingye comforted, though she herself was uncertain.

The Holy Sect was a major sect, and for it to be attacked, the enemy must be formidable.

“Not good…” At this moment, Gong Bingye’s expression changed. She felt a powerful force heading their way.

Under this force, Gong Bingye’s face turned pale. She bit her lip and shielded Zhi Qiao beneath her.

“Sister Gong, what are you doing?” Zhi Qiao asked.

“Don’t be afraid,” Gong Bingye’s lips were white, her body trembling slightly. She closed her eyes, waiting for the force to arrive.

“Boom…”

In an instant, the heavens and earth seemed to collapse, and a scream echoed.

When Gong Bingye opened her eyes, she saw Mie Qiongqi bearing the brunt of the force, lying there, his aura weak.

“Mie Qiongqi…” Gong Bingye stared in shock.

“Protect… junior sister,” Mie Qiongqi’s voice grew weaker, and after uttering these words, he lay motionless.

Zhi Qiao, witnessing this scene, her innocent eyes filled with terror, a profound impact on her young heart.

“Senior Brother…” Zhi Qiao broke free from Gong Bingye’s embrace and ran to Mie Qiongqi’s side, ignoring the scattered bag, shaking his arm.

“Senior Brother, wake up…” Tears streamed down Zhi Qiao’s large eyes. In the Holy Demon Sect, besides Lin Fan, her two favorites were Zhang Er’gou and Mie Qiongqi.

Though Mie Qiongqi was always cold, he adored Zhi Qiao, often taking her to soar through the skies and explore strange creatures when no one was around.

But in public, Mie Qiongqi would revert to his cold demeanor, as if warning everyone to stay away.

“Senior Brother, wake up…” Zhi Qiao cried, shaking Mie Qiongqi’s shoulder.

But Mie Qiongqi lay motionless, as if dead, his blood-soaked body indicating he was on the brink of death.

“Roar…”

The Snow King Lion roared, then leapt from Zhi Qiao’s arms and ran into the distance.

“Little White, don’t run…” Cai Zhi Qiao hurriedly followed.

“Zhi Qiao, don’t go out,” Gong Bingye, now panicked, chased after her.

“What happened? Why did Junior Brother Mie suddenly change direction?” Zhang Er’gou was puzzled, but when he looked into the distance, his expression changed.

That was Nameless Peak…

“Defy Heaven and Eradicate Earth.”

Sword Peerless slashed with a sword that destroyed heaven and earth. His sword intent surged across the skies. An elderly white-haired figure transformed into an overwhelming sword intent, soaring into the heavens.

“Suppress…”

Lu Yan roared, his body radiating golden light. A series of meditating Buddhas with palms joined appeared, chanting mysterious sutras. A mighty force surged forth, resisting the palm descending from the heavens.

At this moment, the descending palm was actually held back by the five, leaving the disciples of the Holy Sect in stunned disbelief.

Yan Hongyu, who was heavily injured, allowed a faint smile to appear. The Holy Sect would not perish. With so many outstanding disciples, no matter what, they could not be allowed to die.

“Hmph, useless trash…” Han Yongyi in the void snorted coldly, his voice rumbling like thunder. The power of his palm surged dramatically.

“Boom…”

A deafening roar echoed. Lu Yan’s Buddhas shattered one after another, and he spat out a mouthful of blood, flying backward. Sword Peerless’s sword intent bent and finally turned to dust.

“So strong…” Everyone’s expressions changed drastically. Indeed, a Great Heaven Realm expert at the peak of his power was simply overwhelming.

It was impossible to resist such absolute strength.

Even these gifted disciples could not withstand such overwhelming might.

“I’ll destroy you completely—Ten Thousand Worlds Annihilation!” Mie Qiongqi, the only one still standing, roared furiously. His body bled profusely as he unleashed an even stronger aura. The ancient phantom behind him seemed to sever heaven and earth, transcending all to attain eternal existence.

“An amusing fellow indeed, but alas, all in vain.” Liang Yongyi sneered. His aura erupted violently.

“Puh…” The pressure suddenly intensified. Mie Qiongqi spat blood continuously, and the ancient phantom shattered instantly. Against such absolute power, all heavenly techniques were rendered useless.

“Junior Brother…” Zhang Erdog cried out in alarm and hurried to support Mie Qiongqi.

Mie Qiongqi, usually cold and aloof, had a distant gaze, as if he might dissipate at any moment. “Senior Brother, I’ve done my best. I did not disgrace the Holy Devil Sect.”

“Junior Brother, don’t speak. You’ve done enough. Even the Sect Leader himself would never criticize you,” Zhang Erdog said tearfully as he looked at Mie Qiongqi. Although his junior brother had always treated him coldly, deep down, Zhang Erdog had always respected him.

“No, the Sect Leader entrusted me to protect the Holy Devil Sect. Even if I die in battle, I cannot disappoint him.” At that moment, a flicker of light reappeared in Mie Qiongqi’s weakened eyes, and the dissipating aura around him surged forth once again.

“Junior Brother!” Zhang Erdog shouted in alarm at the sight of Mie Qiongqi.

“Ah…”

Mie Qiongqi floated in the void, roaring to the heavens, “Even if I must fight until my last drop of blood, I will protect the Holy Devil Sect and never allow anyone to invade even a single step.”

“Junior Brother, enough! You’ve done enough! Don’t go on! You’ll die!” Zhang Erdog screamed.

“No, even if I must fight until my last drop of blood, I must protect the Holy Devil Sect.” At this moment, Mie Qiongqi’s fighting spirit burned to its peak.

“Ten Thousand Worlds Annihilation!” With a hoarse roar, his true essence boiled, and his body bled profusely, staining the entire sky and earth.

“Hmph, a fearless fool indeed.” Han Yongyi sneered coldly and struck again. This palm was even fiercer than before.

“Even if my soul is shattered, I will protect the Holy Devil Sect!” At this moment, Mie Qiongqi unleashed an unprecedented force—an essence drawn from the void itself.

“Die!” Mie Qiongqi burned his very life force. His palm, blotting out the sky, surged toward Han Yongyi.

Once seen as a mere ant, Mie Qiongqi unleashed boundless power. Han Yongyi’s expression changed as he sensed the force and roared, “Heaven-Shaking Palm!”

Han Yongyi’s aura raged wildly, twisting his true essence. With a single palm strike, the buildings of the Holy Sect crumbled one after another.

Determined to protect the sect with his life, Mie Qiongqi unleashed his final strength. At that moment, his expression changed. Sensing the force from Han Yongyi heading toward a distant building, he roared and changed direction, flying toward it.

In Mie Qiongqi’s eyes, that place was Nameless Peak, where Sect Leader’s beloved junior sister, Zi Qiao, was hidden.

Inside the secret chamber, Zi Qiao nestled in Gong Bingye’s arms, already hearing the sounds of battle outside.

“Big Sister Gong, will everything be alright outside?”

“Don’t worry, everything will be fine,” Gong Bingye comforted her, though uncertainty clouded her heart.

The Holy Sect was a major sect. Now under attack by a powerful enemy, the situation was grave.

“No good…” Suddenly, Gong Bingye’s expression changed. She sensed a powerful force approaching.

Under that force, Gong Bingye turned pale. She gritted her teeth and shielded Zi Qiao beneath her body.

“Big Sister Gong, what are you doing?” Zi Qiao asked.

“Don’t be afraid,” Gong Bingye’s lips were pale, her body trembling slightly. She closed her eyes and braced herself for the incoming force.

“Boom…”

In an instant, the heavens and earth shattered, and a scream echoed.

When Gong Bingye opened her eyes, she saw Mie Qiongqi bearing the impact, lying there weakly.

“Mie Qiongqi…” Gong Bingye stared in shock.

“Protect… junior sister…” Mie Qiongqi’s voice grew weaker and weaker. After those final words, he lay motionless.

Zi Qiao looked at the scene before her, her innocent eyes suddenly filled with terror, deeply shocking her young heart.

“Senior Brother…” Zi Qiao struggled free from Gong Bingye and rushed to Mie Qiongqi’s side, ignoring the scattered bag drifting in the wind, shaking his arm desperately.

“Senior Brother, wake up…” Tears streamed from Zi Qiao’s wide eyes. In the Holy Devil Sect, aside from Lin Fan, the two people she loved most were Zhang Erdog and Mie Qiongqi.

Though Mie Qiongqi was cold to others, he deeply cared for Zi Qiao. When no one was around, he often took her soaring through the skies, showing her all sorts of strange creatures.

But in public, Mie Qiongqi resumed his cold demeanor, as if warning everyone not to provoke him.

“Senior Brother, please wake up…” Zi Qiao sobbed, shaking Mie Qiongqi’s shoulders.

But Mie Qiongqi lay motionless, like the dead, his bloodied body indicating he was on the brink of death.

“Roar…”

The Snow King Lion roared and leapt from Zi Qiao’s arms, running toward the distance.

“Xiao Bai, don’t run…” Cai Zi Qiao hurriedly chased after it.

“Zi Qiao, don’t go out!” Gong Bingye panicked and rushed after her.

“What’s going on? Why did Senior Brother Mie suddenly change direction?” Zhang Erdog was puzzled. When he looked toward the distance, his expression changed instantly.

That was Nameless Peak…