This sudden turn of events caught everyone by surprise.
However, the black-robed quasi-emperor didn't remain stunned for long. His expression changed, and he shouted sternly,
"Attack! All of you, stop them together!"
Regardless of whether the opponent was the real Xing Wu or a fake one,
since they had appeared here and been witnessed, they couldn't pretend not to see them.
Instantly, everyone made their move.
Streams of light shot out rapidly. The black-robed quasi-emperor transformed into a black lightning bolt, approaching Ye Yun and the other with overwhelming force.
Seeing that his speed was slightly lacking, he raised his palm, and sharp beams of light rained down on Ye Yun and the other like a fierce storm.
"These bothersome fellows!"
Ye Yun frowned, forced to conjure the shield of true flame.
As the black beams struck his defense, the terrifying power they contained made him feel as though he were being hit by a mountain.
At this very moment, due to his slowed pace, the Heavenly Dao Temple forces had already surrounded them.
"You two, where do you think you're running?"
The black-robed quasi-emperor sneered at them as he caught up.
His gaze particularly fell on Tian Li Xing Wu, and he raised an eyebrow, saying,
"Although I don't know what your relationship is with that Xing Wu, since you look exactly like her, your connection must be unusual."
"If you know what's good for you, surrender obediently, and you might live. Otherwise..."
However, before he could finish speaking, Tian Li Xing Wu's expression turned cold, and she directly punched him.
"My fist to you!"
She shouted coldly and attacked without restraint.
This punch caused spatial distortions, and the punch wind contained within made the black-robed quasi-emperor's expression change slightly.
Though he managed to block it in time, he was still forced to retreat repeatedly by the power of this punch.
This made him raise his eyebrows, his voice growing colder.
"Interesting, you're actually this powerful. It seems I really must deal with you!"
He didn't know the reason, but he was certain of one thing.
Besides the Immortal Demon Divine Land Map that he had yet to see, this person in front of him was likely even more formidable than the Xing Wu he had fought before!
He made a decisive move, simultaneously transmitting information to Zhan Tian Dao Emperor Feng Chi while shouting at the others,
"Don't underestimate them! Block them with all your might, reinforcements will arrive soon!"
As his voice fell, he unleashed a powerful attack first. Towering might erupted from him, and the pressure of a quasi-emperor made Ye Yun frown.
This quasi-emperor level was vastly different from the True Immortal realm; in some aspects, it was infinitely close to the Emperor realm.
As he attacked, the other strong cultivators from the Divine Hall also moved, all employing their strongest techniques to launch attacks against Ye Yun and the others.
"Get out of the way, let me!"
Before Ye Yun could even move to defend, he heard Tian Li Xing Wu's furious shout from behind him.
Without a second thought, he immediately shifted his body.
At that moment, Tian Li Xing Wu shot out, almost brushing past him. Her delicate body was enveloped in golden light.
Like a dazzling golden ray, she directly shattered the black-robed quasi-emperor's attack, then shot out like a long rainbow, creating a shockwave that sent the others flying backward.
This immense power made Ye Yun's lips twitch.
"This fellow is truly monstrous..."
Seeing Tian Li Xing Wu about to attack again, Ye Yun quickly warned her,
"Don't get bogged down in a fight! Hurry and leave this place!"
Though they seemed to be doing well now, once the Divine Hall reinforcements arrived,
facing countless Divine Hall cultivators, they would be worn down and killed just by being held back.
Hearing this, Tian Li Xing Wu, uncharacteristically obedient, turned and fled with him into the distance.
"Quick, quick! Give it your all!"
Seeing them about to escape, the black-robed quasi-emperor roared at the others.
If they let them escape, not only would he get no credit, but he would likely be punished by the Hall Master.
However, even with their full efforts, they were no match for the impact of Ye Yun and Tian Li Xing Wu.
"Damn it, Xing Wu being strong is one thing, but where did this monstrous Quasi-True Immortal come from?!"
Upon seeing Ye Yun and Tian Li Xing Wu break through the encirclement again, he couldn't help but feel dejected.
In all his years, this was the first time he had ever seen a Quasi-True Immortal capable of clashing with a peak True Immortal without being defeated, and even counter-attacking. It was simply heaven-defying!
While they faced immense pressure here, on the other side, within the team围剿ing Xing Wu, Feng Chi soon received his communication.
Upon receiving the news, even he was stunned for a moment, and his attack on Xing Wu slackened slightly.
"How is this possible? There's another Xing Wu who is even stronger?"
Feng Chi narrowed his eyes and looked up at Xing Wu in front of him, who was continuously using the Immortal Demon Divine Land Map.
He couldn't help but fall into thought, but soon seemed to understand something, and a slight smile played on his lips.
"So that's how it is... No wonder she's always been so weak..."
Feng Chi was decisive. After understanding the implications, he directly instructed the few quasi-emperors beside him,
"You few continue to lead the troops in pursuing her. I will return to the previous exit."
"Ah? But with just us..."
"It's fine, you don't need to capture her. Just continue the pursuit."
Feng Chi said indifferently. Before the other person could say anything, he decisively turned and headed back the way he came.
Leaving behind a group of bewildered individuals.
Although they didn't understand his intentions, in the current situation, they could only continue their pursuit.
Feng Chi, as he departed, had a fervent glint in his eyes.
"The Heart of Heavenly Dao can actually manifest into form. Interesting, very interesting!"
The manifestation of the Heart of Heavenly Dao was something even Emperor realm experts rarely knew about, as no one would intentionally separate their Heart of Heavenly Dao and wait for it to develop sentience for thousands or tens of thousands of years.
He, however, was quite lucky to have encountered an ancient text passed down from the divine era, which led him to this knowledge, though he had always remained skeptical.
The essence of the Heart of Heavenly Dao was still a part of an Emperor realm expert. By all logic, it shouldn't be able to nurture self-awareness.
Now, with what was most likely a living being right before his eyes, he was truly astonished.
It seemed the Xing Wu who had just mastered the Immortal Demon Divine Land Map was the genuine one, and the other one was likely a manifestation of the Heart of Heavenly Dao.
Although he didn't know why Xing Wu hadn't absorbed the other, if that was the case, as long as he made a move against the Heart of Heavenly Dao, the other Xing Wu would surely come.
At that time, he could capture them all in one net.
"Xing Wu, oh Xing Wu, you 'Night Sword Emperor' actually has moments of benevolence..."
Feng Chi narrowed his eyes, a hint of mockery in his tone.
Regardless of the reason, such an act of risking one's own life was, in his opinion, utterly foolish.
And everything unfolded exactly as he predicted. As he withdrew from the pursuit and headed directly towards his arrival point,
the Xing Wu who was being chased directly frowned.
"Damn it, it seems the other side couldn't leave smoothly..."
Feng Chi leaving now and going to the other side likely meant he had discovered another version of herself.
Knowing this, Xing Wu couldn't help but let out a cold snort.
"Is this 'playing a grand strategy' with me?"
If, after being certain of her identity as Xing Wu, the other party was still powerful, it meant they were confident she would turn back.
But as things stood, even knowing it was a grand strategy, she had no other choice.
Finally, Xing Wu sighed softly.
"That troublesome person, did I owe him in my past life?"
After a brief complaint, she immediately turned back and headed directly in the direction from which she came.