The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 928: Chapter 928: Huge Loss

The position where Jing Yan and the others were located had the Flame Land behind them, and an unknown land in front of them.

Even Mr. Zhong didn’t know what kind of dangers awaited them ahead. So, they could only take one step at a time.

After passing through the Flame Land, Divine Thought could be released and used normally again. Jing Yan also spread out his Divine Soul, attempting to probe the surrounding environment as much as possible. His Divine Thought continuously extended, covering a vast area.

However, it was clear that this region was much larger than Jing Yan had imagined. Despite exerting all his efforts to mobilize his Divine Thought, he still couldn’t probe all the way ahead. As for the hiding place of the Ancestor of Principles, he had no clue.

Jing Yan’s thoughts were very heavy.

So far, he had not sensed any definite danger, but he vaguely felt as if a stone was pressing on his heart. Any danger that could cause him to feel such unrest was definitely extraordinary. It was likely far more terrifying than the Destruction Fire in the Flame Land.

Jing Yan turned his gaze towards Yi Xiang and the others.

”Brother Yi Xiang, later when we continue moving forward, make sure not to stray too far from me. Spread out your Divine Souls and if you encounter any danger, immediately use Divine Thought to communicate with me,” Jing Yan said solemnly.

”Understood,” Yi Xiang nodded.

”Well then... let’s set off,” Jing Yan said.

After passing through the Flame Land, although Jing Yan had consumed quite a bit of Purple Mansion Primordial Qi, he only needed a little replenishment. As for the others, Mr. Zhong’s consumption was not much since maintaining that Holy Artifact relied mainly on Jing Yan. Yi Xiang and the others had even less consumption as they completely relied on Jing Yan’s protection to get through the Flame Land.

The group began moving forward and dispersed in all directions.

It was clearly not suitable for everyone to stay together while searching for treasures.

This region was too vast—even with Yi Xiang and the others spreading out, the area they could search would occupy only a tiny fraction of the entire region.

Finding the Ancestor of Principles’ companion creatures indeed required exceptionally good luck.

On the other side.

Ouyang Lin and the others from the native camp were also gradually approaching the edge of the Flame Land.

Even after people from the Heavenly Origin Continent left their camp, they continued to send scouts, this time taking turns with Martial Artists from six continents.

Due to constantly sending people to scout without the protection of the Holy Light Tower, their movement speed increased significantly.

Seeing that they were about to pass through the Flame Land, everyone’s faces lit up with excitement. Although many Saint Realm Martial Artists had died while scouting, they believed it was all worth it.

”Boom!”

As they sped up and prepared to rush through in one go, the amount of Destruction Fire ahead suddenly increased, coming into contact with the Defense Energy Shield of the Holy Light Tower, causing the shield to flicker rapidly.

The pressure on several Half-step Void God-level experts increased significantly, and they pushed their Purple Mansion Primordial Qi to the limit.

”Quickly infuse Primordial Energy! Everyone, infuse your energy into the Holy Light Tower!”

”Hurry, the Holy Light Tower is about to give out,” Xiao Qian shouted anxiously.

If the Holy Light Tower couldn’t hold off the Destruction Fire, the fate awaiting them was foreseeable—a large number of them would die in no time.

All the Saint Realm Martial Artists dared not delay and frantically pumped in their Primordial Energy.

One could see the Defense Energy Shield of the Holy Light Tower flickering violently, on the verge of being shattered at any moment.

”Can’t hold it!”

”It’s no use, rush out quickly. Everyone, charge!” Ouyang Lin’s eyes flashed as he shouted.

”Whoosh!”

Over two hundred Martial Artists moved abruptly, carrying the Defense Energy Shield of the Holy Light Tower and charging forward crazily.

”Pop!”

The Defense Energy Shield of the Holy Light Tower finally shattered, and terrifyingly hot pressure descended from all directions. Clusters of Destruction Fire swept and raged.

”Ah!”

”Damn it...”

Screams echoed continuously.

Figures turned to void within the flames. Some even disintegrated completely without time for a scream, leaving no remains.

However, simultaneously, people were continuously rushing out of the Flame Land, reaching safety on the other side. Those who made it out were panting heavily, their faces filled with lingering fear, their eyes showing shock.

If they had known how perilous it was, many would not have come. Even the temptation of the Ancestor of Principles might not have swayed them.

Moments later, peace returned to the surroundings.

Those who survived had escaped the Flame Land. Those who didn’t, perished entirely.

Ouyang Lin and other Half-step Void God-level Martial Artists survived, but even they were shaken for quite a while. Such terrifying attacks could have killed even these Half-step Void Gods had they been a bit slower.

”The loss is too great; we just lost over fifty people at the end,” a Half-step Void God said with a helpless sigh after counting the numbers.

Before entering the Flame Land, their numbers totaled over three hundred. Now, excluding the dozen Martial Artists from the Heavenly Origin Continent who left with Jing Yan, less than two hundred remained.

Many people’s expressions were filled with pain.

Their fallen comrades included close kin and siblings. They would never see these people again.

A somber mood spread.

”Indeed! If we fail to obtain the Ancestor of Principles, then this time...” Another Half-step Void God shook his head.

”People from the Heavenly Origin Continent...” someone remembered Yi Xiang and the others.

”The last Destruction Fire was too dense. Even if the people from the Heavenly Origin Continent reached nearby with Mr. Zhong, they absolutely couldn’t make it through. They are likely all wiped out,” Ouyang Lin said with a cold smile.

”Yes. Though Mr. Zhong is mysterious and has many methods, facing a wall of Destruction Fire, he likely can’t do much either. Of course, he might survive himself, but when it comes to risking his life, he will definitely abandon the Heavenly Origin Continent people,” Xiao Qian nodded.

”Hmph, it’s not our fault. They brought this upon themselves. If they had followed us, they wouldn’t have been wiped out,” Ouyang Lin showed little remorse.

The others remained silent.

Regardless, the Martial Artists from the Heavenly Origin Continent were part of their native camp. Their essence did not hope for Yi Xiang and the others to die. But thinking further now wouldn’t change anything.

”Alright, let’s rest a bit before continuing. According to the Guardians, some companion creatures of the Ancestor of Principles should appear past the Flame Land. Getting some companion treasures wouldn’t be bad,” one of them said.