Chapter 422: Deep Abyss Decision

Elusha sincerely hoped Xu Yang would achieve his ambitions and dreams, eventually reaching the pinnacle of the continent and even challenging the legendary divine position.

Soon, at the edge of the sky, a dense, dark light descended, bringing immense suppression to the demon race.

"They're here!"

Xu Yang coldly watched the horizon. He suddenly realized that Feng Xiu seemed to have instilled a terrifying frenzy into his people. This method of influencing emotions was undoubtedly a silent modification of their soul sea's internal structure and energy system.

Secretly altering the minds of his disciples through inner-sect cultivation methods—such a despicable and unethical act was likely something only Feng Xiu could perpetrate.

Xu Yang had secretly resolved to seize this opportunity to inflict irreparable damage on the Northern Jin Sword Alliance.

Even if he couldn't annihilate Feng Xiu in one go, the core forces he brought must be eliminated as quickly as possible. Otherwise, they would pose a significant hidden danger not only to the Thousand Cloud Sect's Myriad Demon Abyss and the Cold Moon Empire but also to the entire Three Thousand Dao States.

This aura seemed even more powerful than Xu Yang had imagined.

He had to admit that although Feng Xiu had been defeated by him several times, his personal strength was still not to be underestimated.

More importantly, this time it was Feng Xiu's true body, not just a wisp of soul consciousness.

Although Xu Yang was powerful, he wasn't fully familiar with the specifics of the Heaven-Defying Demonic Art. He had only vaguely heard about its cultivation principles and methods, and this was his first time witnessing its actual effects.

It was worth noting that the inner-sect disciples Feng Xiu brought were incredibly strong. Each of them exuded powerful sword energy fluctuations, clearly indicating they were top masters of the sword cultivation lineage.

Unbeknownst to many, Feng Xiu had put immense effort into training these inner-sect disciples. He had personally guided almost every one of them, teaching them powerful demonic cultivation techniques so they could truly be put to use one day, unlike the cannon fodder disciples of other factions.

"Issue the order: have the demon race individuals with relatively low combat power move deeper into the Myriad Demon Abyss. The various elders will lead their people to guard the outer perimeter. I'm concerned Feng Xiu will use special methods to cause widespread casualties."

Elusha, in fact, had also considered this. After all, hundreds of thousands of demon race members had already assembled, outnumbering the enemy by hundreds of times. Without large-scale destructive techniques and combat plans, a tactic of one against a hundred would be virtually suicidal.

And events proved just how correct Xu Yang and Elusha's thinking was.

Shortly after the order was issued, the group Feng Xiu brought made their move.

"Kill them all!"

Swiftly, the demon race elders and disciples charged forward. Powerful sword energy erupted instantly, countless sword lights continuously condensed and shot out around their bodies, and overwhelming, sharp sword shadows rained down, like a storm harvesting the souls of the demon race.

Invisibly, the air seemed entirely enveloped by the unique chill of this sword energy, and the oppressive might of the dense sword array surpassed the imagination of the demon race.

Xu Yang himself had actually overlooked one point: while the demon race was numerous and powerful, their inherent advantages lay entirely in physical strength. In terms of spiritual power mastery, they simply couldn't compare to sword cultivators who excelled in spiritual power.

In terms of individual ability alone, these sword cultivators from the Northern Jin Sword Alliance possessed a natural advantage over demon warriors.

Perhaps this was their greatest asset in daring to confront hundreds of thousands of demon race members.

"As expected of the Three Thousand Dao States' foremost sword cultivation sect, the sword energy of these individuals is truly immense!"

Elusha couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

"The cultivation potential of your human race is indeed the most unparalleled among all beings. Once upon a time, the first person to bring me this level of shock was you! Now, seeing these individuals, I am even more certain of my judgment."

Elusha sighed with emotion to Xu Yang.

"Indeed, without transcendent wisdom and spiritual power as support, the human race would likely have been completely devoured by other species during hundreds of thousands, or even millions, of years of evolution."

*Rumble!*

Soon after, the first wave of relatively concentrated sword energy arrays began to activate.

Dozens of extremely sharp sword light array cores began to converge, followed by countless massive sword blade outlines rapidly forming around them.

Each sword light emitted terrifying fluctuations, seemingly attempting to cleave the entire Myriad Demon Abyss.

Simultaneously, on the demon side, hundreds of thousands of demon race members, led by their elders, launched a powerful counterattack.

Although the Northern Jin Sword Alliance invaders were formidable, they had, after all, reached the demon race's homeland, truly trampling upon the dignity of the demon lineage. These powerful individuals could not stand idly by. Every one of them unleashed the ferocious bloodlust unique to the demon race, launching an immediate counterattack.

The war thus began, its pace even faster than anticipated.

Xu Yang glanced at Elusha beside him and slowly said, "Leave Feng Xiu to me. Go help your people."

Elusha did not refuse. Although she wished to fight alongside Xu Yang, she knew very well that he had already reached the pinnacle of the continent and no longer needed her assistance. He was far more powerful now than before.

Moreover, Elusha understood that with her current strength, it would be difficult to escape from Feng Xiu unscathed.

Rather than being wounded in front of hundreds of thousands of people and demoralizing the army, it was better to steadfastly join her own people in eliminating the powerful cultivators of the Sword Alliance.

Finding one's most suitable position on the battlefield was extremely important; blindly rushing forward could very likely cost one's life.

Meanwhile, Xu Yang ascended into mid-air, quickly fixing his gaze on Feng Xiu.

"Stop hesitating. Since you've chosen to come here, the sky will be the true battlefield for you and me."

Feng Xiu sneered, "I truly didn't expect you to arrive faster than me, Xu Yang. Every time, you've stood in my way. Today, I demand an explanation from you."

"Before we begin, I must advise you: unless you are exceptionally confident in your cultivation, do not attempt to provoke me. Otherwise, I genuinely might annihilate you completely at this very moment."