Chapter 1382: The Carnage

“Kill!” In the sky above, upon seeing the energy shield finally shattered, a wicked smile flickered across Nala Tian’s face. He waved his hand and roared coldly. As Nala Tian’s roar reverberated, the numerous Dou Wang and Battle Emperor experts who had been held back roared and rushed forward like a torrential rain, charging towards the city walls!

“Kill!” At the sight of the dense figures surging with murderous intent, Nalan Jie’s slender hand gripped her sword firmly. A boundless aura surged from her body, and with one slash, she split the first dozen or so Battle Emperor experts into two. Simultaneously, a cold voice echoed from her lips.

“Poison!” As her cold command rang out, figures leaped from the city wall, colliding fiercely with the army of Lion Shadow Sect. Instantly, the sound of battle filled the land.

“Little Healer Immortal, I entrust Xiao Xiao to you! Protect her well.” Seeing the fierce and brutal melee, Nalan Jie turned to the Little Healer Immortal and whispered. The Little Healer Immortal sighed softly and nodded.

“Mother,” Xiao Xiao, although young, felt the tension and clung to Nalan Jie’s legs, lifting her small teary eyes to look up at her.

“Be good, don’t be afraid. Mother will come back for you soon,” Nalan Jie gently patted Xiao Xiao’s head. Her cold and beautiful face softened with a loving smile, then she handed her over to the Little Healer Immortal. Though reluctant, she gritted her silver teeth, turned, and soared into the sky. Her boundless energy surged, instantly turning the fastest Dou Wang experts into bloody mist.

“Nala Tian, dare you come out and fight me?” Nalan Jie stood in the void, her icy gaze piercing through the distance, fixating on Nala Tian as she shouted coldly.

“Haha, how could I refuse such a beauty’s invitation?” Upon hearing this, Nala Tian laughed and whirled his golden blade, forming intricate patterns. Then, with a step, he flashed before Nalan Jie, his eyes blazing with desire as he took in her figure, accentuated by her tight red armor, igniting a fire in his belly.

“Such a beauty is truly rare. That brat, Xiao Yan, must be quite lucky. But after I take her, she will be mine.”

Seeing Nala Tian accept the challenge, Nalan Jie did not waste any words. Her aura burst forth without reserve, and her sword shrieked as it left its scabbard. She appeared next to Nala Tian like a wraith, her sword flashing with a menacing energy, attacking his vital points like a storm.

Facing Nalan Jie’s attack, Nala Tian, though calm, was vigilant. Nalan Jie’s strength matched his, and her battle experience might even surpass his. He brandished his golden blade like a windmill, blocking all her attacks.

As the battle raged between Nalan Jie and Nala Tian, the chaos outside the fortress intensified. The alliance’s experts were fully engaged in a fiery and brutal battle. Both sides grappled fiercely, and often, a misstep led to certain death. Even some Battle Sect experts struggled to protect themselves, sometimes being overwhelmed by multiple opponents, resulting in severe injuries or even death on the spot.

Outside the chaotic battle, Nine Heaven Honored floated in the sky, watching the ongoing battle with a cold smile. In his eyes, the souls of those who perished were sucked into the ground, even the weakest ones were not spared.

“Fight on, the more that die, the better…” Nine Heaven Honored sneered. The more that died, the more souls they could collect for their temple. The speed at which they gathered souls was far greater than before.

“Bang!” On the city wall, the Little Healer Immortal, holding Xiao Xiao, waved a poisonous whip, sending a Lion Shadow Sect Battle Sect expert falling to the ground, spewing black blood. Then, she made Xiao Xiao bury her eyes in her shoulder, and looked around. The Alliance, although advantageous in terrain, was no match in both numbers and quality against the Lion Shadow Sect. Though they managed to hold them off for a while, it would not last. Now, many enemy experts had broken through, causing significant damage. If not for the Alliance’s staunch resistance, the destruction would have been even greater.

“Little Healer Immortal, take Xiao Xiao and leave. This place won’t hold much longer,” a voice suddenly called out. It was Qing Lin, who had summoned all the experts under her control. Because of her unusual ability, the wall was stronger than other sections.

“Hehe, want to leave? It’s not that easy,” as Qing Lin’s voice faded, a few ghostly figures dashed forward, hovering in the air, laughing coldly.

“Dou Zun experts…” The Little Healer Immortal frowned, seeing the figures. Were the Lion Shadow Sect really using these strongmen now…

“Hmph, a few Dou Zun less than three stars, yet they dare to speak so arrogantly,” Qing Lin sneered, leaping forward. The controlled experts followed, encircling and attacking the Dou Zun experts.

“Little Healer Immortal, go!” As Qing Lin blocked the Dou Zun experts, Heavenly Fire Venerable appeared beside the Little Healer Immortal, his stern gaze fixed on the group of Dou Zun experts of the Lion Shadow Sect, who were now launching a full assault.

Before the Little Healer Immortal could respond, several figures flashed beside them, all Dou Zun experts of the Alliance. Despite their smaller numbers, they had to act now.

“Attack,” the Heavenly Fire Venerable roared, and the figures behind him swiftly followed.

“Ha ha, such powerful soul force in a child. I’ve never seen such strength at this age,” as the scene unfolded, the Little Healer Immortal’s eyes darkened. She clutched Xiao Xiao, retreating rapidly. However, just as she retreated about a hundred feet, a thick black fog swooped in, revealing an old man with a sinister grin. He hurled a chain at Xiao Xiao, aiming to snatch her.

“Rascal!” Enraged by the old man’s attack, the Little Healer Immortal threw a poisonous surge, deflecting the chain. She retreated again, but another black shadow attacked, and the old man followed, launching a coordinated assault.

“Boom!” “Xiao Li, catch!” Facing the two six-star Dou Zun experts, the Little Healer Immortal’s face paled. She glanced at Xiao Li, waving a gentle force to send Xiao Xiao to him, while releasing a terrifying poison force, blocking the combined attack of the two Dou Zun.

Xiao Li, noticing the trapped Little Healer Immortal, quickly moved to intercept Xiao Xiao. But a ghostly figure struck first, sending Xiao Li flying with a burst of blood.

“Damn it!” Seeing the old man try to grab Xiao Xiao, Xiao Li’s eyes turned red with fury.

“Ha ha…” The lean old man laughed, turning to snatch Xiao Xiao mid-air.

From afar, Nalan Jie saw this, her face paling…

“Medusa, surrender or don’t blame me for my ruthlessness,” the old man snarled, clutching Xiao Xiao’s clothes. Just as he finished speaking, a cold intent rose in his heart. A chill hand, like a specter, grasped his throat, then twisted, breaking his neck.

In his dying moments, the old man saw a young, emotionless man in black standing behind him.

The young man in black casually tossed the old man aside, caught Xiao Xiao, and smiled at the stiffened Nalan Jie and others. His soft voice echoed, “Sorry, I’m a bit late…”