Facing densely packed demonic spirits and ghosts, we had no other choice but to fight.
We had to use our full strength to pin them down and create opportunities for our teammates.
The twelve demon souls fought ferociously, blocking most of the corpse monsters and evil spirits outside with Senior Bai Daozi.
Those bean soldiers formed a buffer zone around us.
We, on the other hand, fought the demonic spirits from the innermost positions.
However, even from the innermost positions, the number of demonic spirits we faced was endless.
I stood amidst the horde of ghosts, my weapon swinging with broad, powerful strokes, constantly hacking at the surrounding demonic spirits.
Now, forget about controlling swords; even random hacking would hit these demonic spirits.
Old Mo was no longer using his lightning techniques either, not because he couldn't, but because lightning techniques consumed too much energy.
If this consumption continued, he would be utterly depleted.
Wu Kehang was the most steady, his combat fierce.
Huang Jie had unleashed the legendary secret art of turning beans into soldiers, and though he was somewhat drained now, he could still hold on.
Xia Qiuxi had shot all her rune needles and could only rely on her agility to fight nimbly.
Under these circumstances, we continued to fight for ten minutes.
Ten minutes, a mere ten minutes, yet we had sustained injuries one after another.
Because there were too many spirits, we were surrounded so tightly that there was not a sliver of breathing room.
But in these short ten minutes, we created an excellent opportunity for another team to strike.
Li Chunlong and his companions, leading the remaining dozens of people, had quietly circled to the other side of the Gathering Yin Platform.
While we were locked in a fierce battle, cries of killing suddenly erupted from the east.
The ghost horde surrounding us also became restless, and the demonic spirits boxing us in began to loosen.
"Hahaha! They've made their move over there."
Old Mo exclaimed excitedly.
"I hope they succeed!"
I said, cutting down an evil spirit with my sword.
"If they don't succeed, they'll be letting us down!"
Wu Kehang added coldly.
On the other side, the demon cultivators cried out in alarm:
"Fall back!"
"Don't let them get close to the Gathering Yin Platform."
"Damn it, we've fallen into a trap."
"..."
Instantly, the pressure on us eased.
As the demonic spirit masses scattered, we could see through the gaps that our other comrades had seized the opportunity and charged to the front of the Gathering Yin Platform.
The sounds of "boom boom boom" from talismans echoed.
The Gathering Yin Platform, which had been shining with a red light, now flickered as if about to extinguish.
"We're going to succeed!"
Xia Qiuxi also said excitedly.
Meanwhile, the Black Demon Right Emissary, who was fighting Senior Bai Daozi, looked grim:
"Damn it, they actually schemed against us."
Senior Bai Daozi merely sneered and replied:
"Warfare favors deception."
The Black Demon Right Emissary snorted and turned to rush towards the Gathering Yin Platform.
Because the defense there was virtually gone, if the platform were to be further damaged, it would completely collapse.
At that point, the three routes of demonic forces would lose their energy supply and be rendered combat-ineffective in a very short time.
When that happened, the Dao Alliance forces would converge before the Black Demon Valley and march directly towards the Black Demon Headquarters.
"You want to leave? No way!"
Senior Bai Daozi spoke and immediately pursued.
I saw this and said to the twelve demon souls:
"Twelve Demon Generals, don't let those demon cultivators reinforce."
"Understood!"
"..."
Upon receiving the order, the twelve demon generals nodded and turned to charge at those demon cultivators.
Chen Long moved as if through empty space; these minor figures could not stop him.
In a flash, he rejoined Senior Bai Daozi, engaging the most powerful Black Demon Right Emissary.
Old Mo was also getting worked up, shouting:
"What are you running for? I haven't had my fill of fighting yet!"
With that, the young man tried to charge forward.
But I grabbed him:
"Don't be rash."
"Why? The enemy formation is scattered now, a few more are worth it!"
"Worth what? If we charge now, we won't have a chance to escape later. Let's retreat."
I made the correct judgment.
Our mission was to attract the surrounding demonic spirits.
Now that the mission was complete, and Li Chunlong and the others had reached the Gathering Yin Platform.
Whether they could destroy it depended on them.
We, a few people, could not possibly hold back hundreds or thousands of demonic spirits and corpse monsters.
Regardless of whether the Gathering Yin Platform could ultimately be destroyed, if we advanced alone and these demonic spirits turned back to surround us, withdrawing would become extremely dangerous.
"Yes, Brother Qin is right. Our mission is complete, it's time to retreat."
Wu Kehang also said.
Xia Qiuxi and Huang Jie on the side also nodded.
"Then, then we're leaving, Senior Bai Daozi..."
"If we leave, with Senior's cultivation and the abilities of the twelve demon souls, it should be easier for them to leave. Our staying would only be a burden to them."
I added.
Everyone nodded, and at this moment, without hesitation, they began to retreat.
Those bean soldiers became sacrifices, blocking from behind, and we seized the gap to withdraw.
Senior Bai Daozi and the twelve demon souls were already fighting several demon cultivators.
Those demon cultivators were also formidable, fighting them to a standstill.
As all the demonic spirits had returned to reinforce the Gathering Yin Platform, our retreat became very easy.
After all, their base had been raided, and now returning to the city meant defeat.
Killing us a few people was useless.
It was a pity that for them, it was all too late.
Over twenty fellow Daoists had now become destruction machines, smashing various talismans, swords, spears, and halberds onto the Gathering Yin Platform.
Before this group of demonic spirits could even get close, the Gathering Yin Platform suddenly exploded with a "buzz," emitting red light and billowing black mist.
The Gathering Yin Platform, which had been flickering before, cracked and was destroyed.
The sky-piercing pillar of light also vanished...
From afar, one could faintly hear shouts from that direction:
"We succeeded, retreat!"
"Run!"
"..."
They also began to retreat, not engaging with these demonic spirits.
Senior Bai Daozi, seeing that the mission was completed, also shouted:
"Everyone, we're withdrawing too..."
With that, he began to retreat.
The twelve demon souls also stopped their entanglement with these demon cultivators and intended to leave.
The Black Demon Right Emissary, responsible for guarding, was enraged.
"Not a single one of you will leave. Split into two groups and kill them all."
The order was given, and the demonic spirits that had previously returned to reinforce split into a team and once again surrounded our retreating path.
This time, we wouldn't stand there foolishly.
We ran towards the mountain peak with all our might.
As long as we could hold out long enough, our chances of survival would be greater.
"Roar roar..."
Constant roars, hundreds of evil spirits flying rapidly, followed by hundreds of corpse monsters...
Dozens of bean soldiers were instantly annihilated.
Senior Bai Daozi and the twelve demon souls, from another direction, fought and retreated.
"This won't do, these ghosts are too fast. We'll probably be caught before we reach the forest."
Wu Kehang said, and the others also had somber expressions.
I took out a Divine Fire Talisman:
"It's alright, I'll give them a taste of their own medicine first."
With that, I threw out three Divine Fire Talismans, arranging them horizontally in the air, about ten meters apart.
"What kind of talismans are these?"
Huang Jie asked.
Because he could tell these talismans were different.
Wu Kehang narrowed his eyes:
"Could it be that fire talisman you obtained during the martial arts competition?"
I nodded:
"That's right, the Divine Fire Talisman."
"You, you actually figured out how to draw them?"
Wu Kehang was surprised.
Everyone knew about this high-level talisman back then.
Many sects even wanted to obtain it and study it.
Who knew it had fallen into my hands.
I smiled:
"That's right, now let's see the power of these three fire talismans."
With that, I began to form hand seals.
Old Mo chuckled:
"Good heavens, to roast corpse monsters with fire, Old Qin, you really know how to think of things."
I didn't reply, because using three talismans simultaneously consumed a tremendous amount of spiritual energy.
Before, it was twenty percent each time, but now, with the improvement of my cultivation, each casting of this talisman still consumed fifteen percent of my spiritual energy.
Three meant forty-five, half of my spiritual energy.
I signaled everyone to retreat, simultaneously forming hand seals, and as the enemy horde approached, I quietly chanted:
"Divine Fire Talisman; As the law commands,敕!"
In an instant, I felt my body being drained, losing more than half of my spiritual energy.
The three Divine Fire Talismans, under the command of "敕," were instantly activated.
With a flash of talisman light, intense flames erupted from the talismans.
"Buzz buzz buzz" three sounds spread outwards.
The first dozen ghosts rushing forward were instantly engulfed by the raging flames, and before they could even cry out, their souls were scattered.
However, the true power of the Divine Fire Talisman lay in the three surges of intense fire, like meteors.
I dared not get too close; after casting, I also ran forward, leaving the area.
Because from now on, this place would become a sea of fire...