Chapter 538

Chapter 538: Golden Core Duel

In Wei Fa City, at Xiaoyao Pavilion.

In a private room on the fifth floor, Wang Chen once again met with Yun Feifei, Li Mengyan, and Sun Yulian.

This gathering had been arranged by Yun Feifei. When Wang Chen received her message, he happened to be near Xiaoyao Pavilion, so he gladly accepted the invitation to meet.

Yun Feifei had extensive connections within the sect and was far more informed than he was.

Given the current state of Wei Fa City, rumors and gossip were flying around the inn, making it nearly impossible to separate truth from falsehood.

Wang Chen was in desperate need of reliable information.

Otherwise, he would be left at a severe disadvantage.

“Brother Wang.”

The four of them had become close through shared hardships, so after a brief exchange of pleasantries, they got straight to the point. “How have you been lately?”

In response to Yun Feifei’s concerned question, Wang Chen forced a bitter smile and replied, “I’m managing.”

At least he had found a place to stay, while many cultivators were living in makeshift tents on the streets.

Given the current circumstances, he couldn’t afford to ask for much more.

Yun Feifei picked up the teapot and poured a cup of spiritual tea for Wang Chen. “Did you know? Brother Mou Guangji hasn’t returned.”

“Mou Guangji?”

Wang Chen was momentarily stunned.

Today marked the fifth day since his return to Wei Fa City.

Just yesterday, the city had been completely sealed off, cutting off all transportation routes.

It was said that no pioneering cultivators had returned.

Everyone knew that those who hadn’t made it back would likely never return.

Wang Chen hadn’t expected Mou Guangji to be among them.

Recalling this seemingly simple yet shrewd fellow cultivator, Wang Chen felt a pang of sorrow.

Although Mou Guangji had been quite self-serving, their previous interactions had been amicable; they had simply chosen different paths.

This outcome was not something Wang Chen had wished for.

All he could say was, “What a shame.”

Yun Feifei sighed. “From what I’ve heard, less than half of our fellow disciples from the alliance meeting have returned. This calamity is truly horrifying.”

She glanced at Li Mengyan and Sun Yulian before continuing, “Brother Wang, with the teleportation formations now unusable, we’re all trapped here. If the city falls…”

Li Mengyan and Sun Yulian both wore expressions of deep concern.

Wei Fa City might appear impregnable, but the calamity unleashed by the Underworld Realm was unprecedented. Now, with ominous clouds looming and evil spirits running rampant, no one could confidently claim that staying in the city was safe.

Yun Feifei’s suggestion was to prepare for the worst. If the situation turned dire, it would be better to band together and seek a way out rather than face it alone.

Wang Chen nodded. “Count me in.”

Everyone knew that if it came to this, breaking out would likely lead to death.

It was merely a way to find comfort in each other.

But there was no need for him to refuse.

Boom!

At that moment, a deafening explosion echoed from outside.

Xiaoyao Pavilion suddenly shook, and the teacups on the table toppled over.

Wang Chen’s expression changed, and he quickly leaped out of the private room, heading into the corridor outside.

He saw a massive cloud of Malevolent Energy swirling in the sky above Wei Fa City, spinning at an astonishing speed, with purple lightning flashing within the clouds, ready to strike down at any moment.

The protective barrier of Wei Fa City glowed with brilliant colors, creating fierce friction with the encroaching negative energy.

“Get back!”

Accompanied by a low shout, a golden-white beam shot up into the sky from the sect’s law hall, instantly piercing through the Malevolent Energy Clouds hovering over the city.

The clouds of negative energy suddenly contracted and then swelled again.

In the next moment, an arm covered in black scales emerged from the cloud layer, its sharp fingers reaching down toward Wei Fa City.

This arm was hundreds of feet long, and its open hand overshadowed the entire great hall.

Along with it came an oppressive and formless force that felt as heavy as the abyss!

Wang Chen’s breath caught in his throat, and the flow of his power within him slowed, making him feel very uncomfortable.

Yun Feifei and the other two women who had just joined him in the corridor all turned pale.

The entire Wei Fa City was enveloped by this dark force, as countless cultivators trembled in fear, as if doomsday had arrived.

“Break!”

A furious shout suddenly shattered the oppressive demonic presence, and thousands of sharp sword lights shot up from different parts of Wei Fa City, piercing straight towards the churning malevolent clouds.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The God-slaying cannons set up on the tower erupted in waves of scorching flames.

In the sky, a muffled groan sounded.

The winds and clouds swirled, and though the energy of malice was cut apart by the counterattack from Wei Fa City, it showed no signs of dissipating.

“Get out!”

A rumbling roar fell like thunder: “Leave this realm!”

Everyone in Wei Fa City heard it loud and clear.

The evil spirits hidden in the malevolent clouds were issuing their final ultimatum!

This was an existence at the Golden Core level!

“Evil spirits, perish!”

In response came a furious shout from Master Bai Jun.

A fire dragon suddenly soared into the sky, its massive body enveloped in blazing flames, and it roared a heavenly roar.

With incredible speed, it charged into the malevolent clouds, colliding violently with the evil spirits hidden within.

Master Bai Jun had unleashed a powerful spell.

But before the fire dragon could demonstrate its might, multiple demonic arms burst through the clouds, wrapping around it tightly.

The fire dragon struggled, desperately biting at the demon arms, but was torn apart by the evil spirits’ sharp claws.

Countless flames rained down from the sky, resembling a spectacular fireworks display!

In just a moment, the fire dragon let out a mournful cry, shattered into pieces.

Meanwhile, the demon arms also lost several of their number, and both sides suffered heavy losses.

Next, brilliant sword lights shot towards the heavens once again.

Each beam of sword light contained terrifying power!

The malevolent clouds above Wei Fa City violently contracted, coalescing into a massive demon with two horns, swirling away in thick black mist, quickly disappearing from sight.

The oppressive force that had enveloped Wei Fa City also completely dissipated.

But before the cultivators in the city could feel joy, a rumbling sound erupted from outside the city.

“Enemy attack!”

The warning horn and the sound of war drums echoed simultaneously, shaking everyone’s hearts.

Wang Chen, located high in Xiaoyao Pavilion, could see the situation outside the city. He saw large clouds of black smoke rolling toward the city walls, with evil spirits barely visible within.

The retreat of the Golden Core evil spirits did not signify the end of this battle.

It had only just begun!

On the walls of Wei Fa City, battle cultivators and Dao soldiers wore grave expressions as they loaded heavy crossbows with crossbow arrows, while the God-slaying cannons began to shine with accumulated power.

Since the West Sea Sect established a fortress in the Underworld Realm, this was the greatest crisis Wei Fa City had ever faced!

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Tens of thousands of stone bullets whistled through the air, crashing down on Wei Fa City like raindrops.

Each stone bullet was wrapped in a layer of black smoke, looking fierce and terrifying!