449: Xiao Xuan saves the day

Xun Xiuyuan's Aura was now so distinct that it almost overflowed the range of the Ling Tian Pagoda, and the powerful pressure spread outward like a tide, almost suffocating.

The Artifact Spirit and Xiao Xuan were both well aware that once Xun Xiuyuan broke through his seclusion, the seemingly unsolvable predicament before them would be easily resolved and would no longer be a problem.

The Artifact Spirit had originally estimated three days, but in reality, only about two days had passed before the Artifact Spirit Hall completely collapsed, turning into countless fragments.

This originally sturdy hall, under the impact of powerful external forces, ultimately could not hold out until the scheduled time.

The Artifact Spirit himself did not possess any combat capability; all his defensive means relied on the precise Formations arranged within the hall.

Now that the hall was damaged and the Formations had failed, the Artifact Spirit unhesitatingly chose to enter the Ling Tian Pagoda, seeking final shelter and a turning point.

The moment the hall collapsed with a roar and turned into countless flying fragments, Bai Huang almost wanted to look up and howl with laughter, his complacency evident on his face.

However, just as the laughter was about to erupt, his gaze suddenly froze—in mid-air, the xuanhuang one qi pagoda floated quietly, with profound light that was difficult to look at directly circulating around it, as if it had existed since time immemorial.

This pagoda was the supreme treasure he had exhausted all his efforts and spared no cost to obtain.

But just as his Divine Thought stirred, attempting to perceive the Aura within the pagoda, a pressure as vast as a sea of stars and as mighty as Chaos rushed toward him.

Bai Huang felt as if he had been struck by lightning, instantly freezing in place—this Aura was not in the slightest inferior to the pressure emitted by the legendary Hongmeng Realm Experts, and perhaps even surpassed it.

What made his heart sink even further was that a figure stood quietly beside the xuanhuang one qi pagoda.

It was the Shadow King, as dark as night and as silent as an abyss; just standing there, he seemed to merge with the entire heaven and earth, making one dare not underestimate him.

At the same time, the Void Spirit Beast, which had been charging with full momentum, abruptly halted its figure the moment the xuanhuang one qi pagoda appeared.

It let out a low growl, shock and vigilance flashing in its beastly eyes, its four claws gripping the Void Realm tightly, not daring to advance rashly again.

At this moment, the Ling Tian Pagoda had radiant light circulating throughout its body, surrounded by Dao rhymes, and the Aura it emitted could no longer be described as merely "powerful."

It was a sense of presence akin to the majesty of the Heavenly Dao, one that made one instinctively tremble; it seemed that just a hint of fluctuation would be enough to crush the Void Realm and redefine the Laws.

Bai Huang and the Void Spirit Beast looked at each other, both reading hesitation and terror in the other's eyes.

This pagoda, this person, and the situation at this moment—had far exceeded their previous expectations.

The Shadow King's voice pierced through the Void Realm, carrying unquestionable majesty, as he transmitted his voice to the three of Mortal World: "You three should return to the interior of the Universe immediately. The enemies on the other side possess strength far beyond imagination; each one is a top-tier expert of the eight-system level or higher. Even if you stay here, you will not be able to play any role, and instead, you may fall into unpredictable danger."

Just as the three of Mortal World looked at each other, hesitant and undecided, the Ling Tian Pagoda suddenly erupted with a brilliant divine light.

The pagoda body expanded indifferently, growing rapidly as if to connect heaven and earth, instantly shrouding the four of them and swallowing them into the internal space of the Ling Tian Pagoda.

Subsequently, the Ling Tian Pagoda did not shrink and return to normal as usual, but instead hovered above the cosmic vortex in a majestic and imposing posture, like an insurmountable holy mountain, completely sealing the entrance to the Yuan Ling Universe without leaving a single gap.

Upon seeing this, the Void Spirit Beast let out a deafening roar and, without hesitation, charged straight up, full of aggressive momentum.

Seeing this scene, Bai Huang was also slightly taken aback; it was clear that the strength on the opposite side was not as powerful as they had initially expected, which made him feel slightly surprised.

Xiao Xuan, dressed in a striking red outfit, stood quietly to the side, her gaze focused on the four people inside the Ling Tian Pagoda, her expression serious.

"I cannot be certain how long I can hold them off, but the leading Guiyi Realm expert on the other side holds my pagoda bead. As long as we can successfully retrieve the pagoda bead, I am confident I can deal with all of them."

Xiao Xuan's words provided the four with another possible solution, giving them a glimmer of hope.

As long as the pagoda bead could be successfully retrieved, this group of enemies would pose no threat at all to a complete xuanhuang one qi pagoda, and all problems would be easily resolved.

The Shadow King's gaze passed through the barrier of the xuanhuang one qi pagoda, looking toward the chaotic Cosmic Battlefield outside. He knew clearly that the person Xiao Xuan mentioned was none other than the renowned and powerful Bai Huang of the Bai family.

The situation was critical, and the Shadow King's expression was grave as he said to Xiao Xuan in a low and resolute tone: "Senior, if we truly cannot hold on, please send only me out of the pagoda. I will attempt a surprise attack, but this will likely be our only chance. That Void Spirit Beast's Soul Power is extremely powerful, and I am not entirely certain I can withstand its counterattack."

Relying on his rich experience and keen perception, the Shadow King had already identified the origins and background of the Void Spirit Beast.

He was well aware of the danger posed by this type of terrifying creature that excelled in Soul attacks, and he could not help but feel a bit of apprehension and unease.

After hearing this, Xiao Xuan nodded solemnly in response: "If this operation does not succeed and the master has still not awakened, I will immediately take him and evacuate from here. With my current defensive capabilities, I cannot fully withstand the full-force attacks of Hongmeng Realm Experts; we must proceed with caution."

The other four people present heard this conversation, looked at each other, and all nodded in solemn agreement.

They all understood in their hearts that even if the Yuan Ling Universe were to be brutally slaughtered by the enemy at this moment, as long as the key figure Xun Xiuyuan was still alive, they would preserve the last spark of hope.

The opportunity to regroup and exact revenge in the future remained significant; retreating now was for a more long-term future.

Xun Xiuyuan was still immersed in a deep state of Epiphany at this moment, undistracted and with his mind unified, completely unaware of all the changes happening in the outside world.

Xiao Xuan used her own power to isolate the Time Layer where Xun Xiuyuan was in seclusion, cutting off all external interference; for her, guarding Xun Xiuyuan's cultivation process was paramount and could not be allowed to fail.

Because the two had long ago formed a deep symbiotic bond, their fates were closely intertwined, forming an inseparable whole, experiencing glory and setbacks together; the success or failure of either would directly affect the other.

At the same time, Bai Huang and the Void Spirit Beast continuously launched attacks against the xuanhuang one qi pagoda without fatigue; this was a decision made by Bai Huang after consulting Bai Guang.

Bai Guang's attitude was very clear; he believed that the xuanhuang one qi pagoda had lost its core pagoda bead, so its defensive power was greatly reduced. As long as they continued to apply pressure and constantly consume its energy, it was possible to destroy it completely.

The intentions of Bai Guang and Ye Mao were very clear; they were almost certain that the Dao Law Progenitor had not truly fallen, but was hiding somewhere in the Cosmic Battlefield.

Therefore, they did not harbor extravagant hopes of obtaining ownership of the xuanhuang one qi pagoda, but instead locked their goal onto sealing or completely destroying this supreme treasure.

Upon learning that the xuanhuang one qi pagoda was willing to become the target of public criticism in order to protect the Yuan Ling Universe, Bai Guang unhesitatingly gave the order to utilize all available forces, striving to destroy it.

Because of this, Bai Huang and the Void Spirit Beast were currently exerting their full strength, continuously launching fierce attacks on the Ling Tian Pagoda, intending to ultimately achieve the goal of destroying this divine pagoda through a continuous and violent offensive.