Chapter 288

Chapter 288: Crisis at Heaven’s Sacred Mountain

"What?!" How could this happen now? Could it be…

"Did the Thunder Phoenix tear through the void to reach Heaven’s Sacred Mountain?" Feng Rong’s eyes widened with sudden realization, his face paling. "It’s been demonized—it must want to break the seal!"

You You’s chest tightened. She turned to Shui Yan. "Return to Zhen Yan Sect. Gather all disciples and prepare to depart for Heaven’s Sacred Mountain within two quarter-hours. Alert every sect about the seal’s instability. Have Ling Qi notify Yu Hao and all Heavenly Emperors immediately."

"Understood!" Shui Yan flew toward the main peak without hesitation.

You You faced the golden-robed figure. "Yuan Papa—"

"The void formation nears completion." Yuan Qi answered before she finished, hands weaving spells. "Though the spatial rift will only hold briefly. Stay close."

She grabbed Feng Rong’s arm as they hurried toward the forming portal.

"We accompany you!" Feng Qing declared, followed by murmurs of agreement from other Feng Clan members. One began casting parallel spells. "Void magic isn’t foreign to us. We’ll aid the formation."

You You nodded. With Heaven’s Sacred Mountain guarding the demonic passageway, having divine-blooded phoenixes as allies proved wise.

The air rippled violently as golden and crimson energies intertwined. Space split with a thunderous crack.

"Now!" Yuan Qi shouted.

They plunged through the whirling darkness.

Cold struck them first.

Gone was sunlight. The mountains now loomed beneath ash-gray skies choked with Demonic Energy. Ruptured seals flickered weakly across the terrain. High above, a corrupted phoenix shrouded in black miasma battered the sole remaining barrier—a thin golden web holding beneath storming demonic tides.

At the mountain’s base, a blue-clad figure collapsed against the failing seal.

"Lin Feng!" You You dove toward her bleeding disciple. Yuan Qi intercepted the collapsing formation, reinforcing it with fresh divine power.

The Feng Clan warriors needed no orders. "Restrain that abomination!" Feng Rong roared, leading the aerial charge. Phoenix flames clashed against corrupt lightning.

"Sect Master…" Lin Feng coughed blood, consciousness fading. You You forced a pill between his lips and cast Revitalizing Technique twice. Other disciple bodies littered the ground—motionless, skin crawling with hungry darkness.

No breath stirred their chests.

Her vision flushed crimson. The Spirit Sword materialized in her grip.

"You You!" Yuan Qi’s barrier blocked her path. "The ancient seals don’t restrain you! A misstep could shatter them completely!"

She nearly shattered his barrier through sheer rage.

"Don’t waste their sacrifice!" he shouted. "There’s still time—use Spirit Lock Technique to preserve their lingering vitality!"

The red haze retreated.

Hands trembling, she knelt beside the fallen. Demonic Energy recoiled from her touch as she sealed each fading spark of life. Revitalizing Technique’s green light pulsed over still forms—weak but persistent.

A bestial shriek tore the sky.

The besieged Thunder Phoenix erupted in crimson flames. Feng Clan warriors fell like scorched leaves.

"Feng Rong!"