The situation at the scene changed drastically in an instant, completely surprising everyone present.
If it weren't for seeing it with their own eyes, who would dare to believe that the side with fewer people actually had the advantage?
Three late-stage Dou Ancestors, facing a 1-Star Dou Ancestor, actually had to join forces?
"I must be cursed to believe Protector Tie's nonsense and dare to attack Lin Xiu," Luo Yan Tian said with a tone full of regret, feeling extremely remorseful about his actions.
Although Lin Xiu had attacked the sect, demanding Qi Methods and Dou Techniques, and had thoroughly disgraced the sect.
But at least he spared their lives.
In contrast, cooperating with Protector Tie was utterly devoid of credibility. If Lin Xiu hadn't been too powerful and kept them in check, they would probably have been exterminated by Protector Tie by now.
"If I can still salvage my life, I'm willing to work for Elder Lin as a servant."
"Exactly. Even if Elder Lin wants to become the Valley Master, I would support him wholeheartedly."
"By the way, I have two beautiful granddaughters who are just at the right age for marriage."
The Three Elders of Mulan Valley all echoed Luo Yan Tian's words.
"A bunch of opportunistic people."
Jia Xing Tian, hearing their words, snorted disdainfully. Seeing the situation turning unfavorable, he quickly lowered his head.
He then turned to Hai Bo Dong and Fa Ma and asked, "What do you think about Yao Yu and Yao Ye? Do they have a chance with Elder Lin?"
"Old Jia, you've changed. When did you start trying to win people over with the younger generation? You are the guardian of the Jia Ma Empire."
Fa Ma was taken aback and somewhat stunned.
"Let's not mention the past. Just in the past six months, who has come to Jia Ma and not easily dealt with me?"
Hearing this, Jia Xing Tian's face twitched.
Rather than risking his own old bones, it would be better to follow the suggestion from Mulan Valley and hold onto Lin Xiu; it's better than anything else.
"Weren't you quite optimistic about Xiao Yan before?"
Hai Bo Dong asked.
"He? Xiao Yan is indeed very good, but Elder Lin is even more outstanding."
Jia Xing Tian spoke from the heart. When a better option appears, one's thoughts will naturally change.
The group murmured for a while but didn't forget to pay attention to the battle.
The three from the Hall of Souls seemed to have used some kind of formation. They and Lin Xiu were enveloped in it, with eerie winds blowing.
Lin Xiu's figure blurred into afterimages as he continuously fought with them. However, his attacks were not as formidable as before. Some of the moves appeared somewhat comical, resembling a battle between a Dou Practitioner and a Dou Master.
This was a battle at the Dou Ancestor level; a single misstep could decide the outcome.
Yet at such a critical moment, Lin Xiu was frequently using unusual moves.
During this time, he nearly got injured several times but avoided it thanks to his exceptional speed.
Hai Bo Dong, Yun Yun, Luo Yan Tian, and others who witnessed this were utterly stunned.
Their expressions were complex.
They were unsure whether to praise Lin Xiu for his high skill and courage or criticize him for not discerning the situation properly.
Under normal circumstances, shouldn't the battle be resolved as quickly as possible?
After all, the opponents had three people, giving them an advantage in terms of both numbers and Dou Qi consumption.
However, Protector Xuan and Protector Tie had a different perspective from the people outside.
After exchanging several rounds with Lin Xiu, they had realized that Lin Xiu was actually using them to practice his skills.
And Lin Xiu had succeeded in doing so.
"We can't delay any longer. Take out the Souls and use the Ten Thousand Soul Devouring Array together!"
The protector ordered sharply.
Protector Xuan and Protector Tie's expressions changed slightly, showing a moment of hesitation, but they gritted their teeth and complied, each opening their soul bags.
The array required an immense number of Souls. Each time it was used, if the final gain did not outweigh the cost, they would be subjected to severe punishment when they returned to the hall.
That kind of experience was far from pleasant.
Therefore, unless it was a life-threatening situation, they usually wouldn't resort to it.
Right now, they all understood clearly.
Encountering Lin Xiu this time was like hitting a solid wall.
Despite being only a 1-Star Dou Ancestor, with his exceptional speed and nearly monstrous Physique, he could unleash attacks that even a 9-Star Dou Ancestor at its peak would find intimidating.
Damn it!!
The three were almost bleeding internally.
Among them, Protector Xuan was the most distressed, as he had already lost the fierce souls he had painstakingly accumulated to Lin Xiu, and now he had to take out more Souls.
Even if they survived and returned to the Hall of Souls this time, it would be no different from death.
Dark clouds suddenly formed, emitting piercing screams.
Hai Bo Dong and the others at the scene felt a chill run down their spines, as if they were facing a natural enemy, and an uncontrollable fear arose in their hearts.
"It's so terrifying. If I were to face this directly, I wouldn't even have the thought of fighting."
Fa Ma looked grim.
He was just an alchemist and should have stayed in the Alchemist Guild, not come to join the fray.
"So many Souls. It's even more grand than the commotion caused by Protector Wu back then."
Hai Bo Dong, who had been forcing himself to stay calm, had his lips constantly trembling, and he was praying inwardly.
Xiao Yan, where are you?
In the black mist, shadowy figures flickered like ghosts, constantly tearing apart, shattering, and then reassembling into even stronger auras.
"To force us to this point, if you're reborn in the future, at least you'll have something to brag about… hehehehe…"
As the Ten Thousand Soul Devouring Array took shape, the protector's tightly furrowed brows finally relaxed slightly, and his tone once again became arrogant.
With a loose grip of his fingers, Lin Xiu's palm revealed a flicker of flame, which he threw towards the black mist.
Hiss!
The surface of the black mist revealed Souls being burned by the flame, and their illusory faces displayed expressions of both fierceness and pain.
After being burned, they did not die directly. Instead, their soul power was absorbed into the black mist.
Lin Xiu's actions seemed to accelerate the array's activation.
"Stop wasting your effort. The Ten Thousand Soul Devouring Array is one of the trump cards of our Hall of Souls. The more Souls we pour in, the stronger the array's power. With the three of us working together, the array can unleash power comparable to an Earth Rank High Level Dou Technique. What do you have to fight us with?!"
Protector Tie declared loudly.
Although using so many Souls was somewhat painful, seeing such a powerful Ten Thousand Soul Devouring Array made him feel a mix of excitement and exhilaration.
Opportunities as lavish as this are rare in the Hall of Souls.
"That kid is actually experiencing an Earth Rank High Level Dou Technique."
Protector Xuan felt quite resentful.
Earth Rank High Level Dou Technique?
Since Protector Tie did not make any effort to conceal it, his words were clearly heard by everyone on Misty Cloud Mountain.
At this moment, everyone's faces were as pale as paper, devoid of color.
An Earth Rank Low Level Dou Technique alone could stir up a bloody storm in a city.
This is due to the terrifying, precious, and rare nature of Earth Rank Dou Techniques.
Now, these three are actually using an Earth Rank High Level Dou Technique. With the might of heaven and earth backing it, and controlled by three experts close to the late-stage of Dou Ancestor, this power could not only destroy Misty Cloud Mountain but could likely annihilate even the Imperial Capital at the base of the mountain.
Jia Xing Tian clearly considered this aspect, his eyes full of anxiety. He looked at the sky-like black mist, his forehead sweating with worry, but feeling helpless.
These black mists had already been tried and tested by Dou Ancestor-level experts like Luo Yan Tian, and there was no way to break through them.
What could he possibly do?
"There's still time. Xiao Yan will appear. He will definitely have a Dou Venerate with him. Everything hasn't reached the worst outcome yet."
Hai Bo Dong's comforting words trembled a bit, and he understood how powerless this reassurance was.
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