Death Centipede listened to Feng Mobai's words and responded with a slight smile, "Master Feng, you misunderstand. I'm here merely to witness the fall of a top-tier power.
"Rest assured, I have no intention of interfering.
"Consider me a mere spectator for now. After all, we're still allies against the Jiang Dynasty, and our cooperation remains intact. You need not worry."
Although Death Centipede's words were logical, Feng Mobai's wariness did not fully dissipate.
Nevertheless, given the current alliance, it was unlikely that Death Centipede would act against them without cause. After all, even Evil Moon Hall and Blazing Heaven Island would not condone such actions by Blood shadow Tower.
"Very well, then. Please feel free to watch," Feng Mobai replied politely.
"Much appreciated," Death Centipede said with a smile, his demeanor calm and unassuming.
Feng Mobai and Shen Ningfa turned and left, returning to their vantage point on the rooftop.
Shen Ningfa, however, still seemed uneasy. "Are we really fine with this?
"The legendary Death Centipede personally coming here just to watch? That reasoning feels far too convenient."
"It doesn't matter what his true intentions are," Feng Mobai replied. "The arrow is already nocked, and we must let it fly.
"I suspect he's here for some of the Qian Family's treasures. As long as we secure the Sun-Moon Key, the rest of their possessions are irrelevant to us."
Even so, Feng Mobai discreetly marked Death Centipede with a sliver of his spiritual energy, ensuring he would be alerted if the assassin made any sudden moves.
Suddenly, a massive shadow enveloped the city, cast by dozens of colossal flying warships descending from the heavens.
Feng Mobai and Shen Ningfa glanced upward to see the arrival of Evil Moon Hall and Sky Burning Island.
From the ships, Jiang Baisheng and Yuan Tianzong, leading their forces, descended and regrouped with Feng Mobai and his men.
Around the city, the Xuanyuan Mountain disciples emerged from their hidden positions, filling the skies and surrounding the Qian Family estate.
The combined forces of the three factions totaled more than 500,000 disciples, with over 30 Earth-level experts among them, a force that vastly outnumbered the Qian Family.
"Brother Feng, Brother Shen, I hope we didn't keep you waiting," Jiang Baisheng greeted with a faint smile.
"Hahaha! Not at all. The Qian Family has been completely trapped; no one has escaped," Feng Mobai replied.
"Good. Let's begin," Yuan Tianzong said bluntly. "Break their protective array and commence the slaughter!"
Without delay, Yuan Tianzong led the experts from Blazing Heaven Island toward the Qian Family estate.
Jiang Baisheng, Feng Mobai, and Shen Ningfa followed with their forces, converging their power to shatter the protective array.
In the Qian Family's central courtyard, the family's upper echelon gathered with solemn expressions, standing resolutely as they faced the overwhelming enemy forces.
Beyond the protective array, shadows filled the sky, and the oppressive aura of four Heavenly Realm experts bore down upon them.
Qian Jiuqiu's face was grim. "Four Heavenly experts combined… the protective array won't hold for long.
"Tell the elders and disciples to prepare for a fight to the death."
The family members around him responded with unwavering determination. "Yes!"
A thunderous explosion resounded throughout Tianlin City as the four Heavenly experts, Feng Mobai, Jiang Baisheng, Yuan Tianzong, and Shen Ningfa, launched a combined attack on the Qian Family's protective array.
The array trembled violently but held, though its strength had visibly diminished.
"Again!" Jiang Baisheng commanded.
The four experts unleashed their power once more, forming brilliant spheres of spiritual energy that struck the array with devastating force.
Boom!
Boom!
Boom!
Each successive strike further destabilized the array, cracks spreading like a spider's web across its surface.
Inside the estate, Qian Jiuqiu and the Qian Family patriarch grew increasingly anxious. They knew reinforcements from the Jiang Dynasty were their only hope.
With the seventh attack, the protective array shattered like a broken mirror, pieces of energy dispersing into the air.
"The array is broken!
"Destroy the Qian Family!" Feng Mobai roared, leading the Xuanyuan Mountain disciples in a charge toward the estate.
Jiang Baisheng and Yuan Tianzong also advanced, their forces unleashing a deafening battle cry that shook the city.
"Fight to the death!"
"You invaders dare attack the Qian Family? You will pay the ultimate price!"
"Defend the family! Charge!"
The Qian Family's defenders, though outnumbered, fought back with unyielding courage. Armed with spiritual artifacts, they rose to the skies to confront the invaders.
Qian Jiuqiu and the Qian Family patriarch led the charge, engaging Jiang Baisheng and Feng Mobai in fierce combat. The two Heavenly experts of the Qian Family pushed themselves to their limits, each taking on two opponents to buy time for their forces.
Explosions of spiritual energy rippled across the battlefield as combatants clashed in the air and on the ground.
Buildings, pavilions, and artificial mountains within the Qian Family estate were reduced to rubble by the shockwaves of the fighting.
Qian Xinrou, escorted by several elders, retreated to safety within the estate. Despite their overwhelming disadvantage, the Qian Family's defenders fought with relentless determination, refusing to yield even in the face of certain defeat.
Above the estate, the Qian Family patriarch engaged in a desperate battle against Jiang Baisheng and Yuan Tianzong.
Though he was a formidable expert in the Heavenly realm, he was thoroughly outmatched in the two-against-one confrontation. Pushed to his limits, he was repeatedly forced back and narrowly avoided severe injuries multiple times.
As the Qian Family's defenses faltered, time was running out. The reinforcements from the Jiang Dynasty were now their only glimmer of hope.