In addition, the warhorses were also frightened by the monsters, neighing and running around wildly, their hooves thundering, making it impossible for the monsters to surround everyone for a while.

Because of this, quite a few people managed to escape during the chaos and save their lives.

Besides the two Nine Nether Ice Lions that were entangled with Champion Marquis and the others, the armored water apes, like sharks smelling blood, continued to swarm and attack.

They were covered in heavy iron armor, and every step they took made the ground thud, as if they wanted to trample the whole world under their feet.

The three champions were completely trapped in this death cage made of monsters. Although they fought hard, they were ultimately outnumbered and gradually fell into a disadvantageous position.

At this moment, many demonic beasts were still rushing in from all directions, their densely packed figures covering the battlefield like dark clouds.

The situation was extremely critical; every second could determine life or death.

"ah!"

Suddenly, a piercing scream tore through the sky; it was You Sanqian who uttered this desperate cry.

Suddenly, a Nine Nether Ice Lion launched a fierce attack. Its massive body was like a moving mountain. With a sudden turn, its tail, as thick and hard as an iron rod, swept towards You Sanqian with a whooshing sound.

You Sanqian was startled and hurriedly used his long sword to block the attack. He gripped the hilt tightly with both hands and used all his strength to try to block the blow.

However, the power of the Nine Nether Ice Lion was too great. With a loud "clang", the knife in his hand was knocked away and flew through the air in an arc, landing somewhere unknown.

Immediately afterwards, the tail, like a sharp giant axe, swept fiercely into his ribs.

"Snap!"

With a crisp crack of bones breaking, You Sanqian flew out like a kite with a broken string, tracing a tragic arc in the air before crashing heavily to the ground.

He lay on the ground, curled up in pain, spitting out blood. Several of his ribs were broken, and he had clearly lost most of his fighting ability.

Soon, the Nine Nether Ice Lion pounced like a vicious wolf, opening its blood-red maw and spewing a breath of icy air, like blue flames, onto You Sanqian.

You Sanqian screamed again, the sound like a wail from hell.

Instantly, a thick layer of frost formed on his body, and soon he was frozen solid into an icicle, lying there motionless, his life force gradually fading away.

"Three thousand!"

Upon seeing this, Champion Hou Li Hong's eyes instantly turned bloodshot, as if they were about to spit fire.

He shouted, his voice filled with grief and resentment, wanting to rush over to save You Sanqian.

However, another Nine Nether Ice Lion stood like an indestructible wall in front of him, preventing him from taking another step forward.

Thus, under the desperate and furious gaze of the Champion Marquis, You Sanqian was swallowed whole by the Nine Nether Ice Lion's gaping maw.

The Nine Nether Ice Lion chewed on You Sanqian's body, making a "crunch, crunch!" sound, as if it were chewing on ice shards. The sound was terrifying and chilling.

You Sanqian, a powerful cultivator at the early stage of Foundation Establishment, possesses true qi flowing within him that is as powerful as the vast ocean, with every strand containing immense strength; yet it is also as pure as a clear spring atop a high mountain, without any impurities, clear and vibrant.

This superior quality of true energy, along with his resilient body honed through countless battles and cultivation, was undoubtedly a great tonic for a demonic beast like the Nine Nether Ice Lion. Just like the most precious elixirs in the eyes of mortals, it was filled with an irresistible temptation.

Woohoo!

Woohoo!

After the Nine Nether Ice Lion completely devoured You Sanqian, it seemed to receive the blessing of some mysterious power, and it roared excitedly.

The roar was deafening, as if it would tear the entire world apart, and the surrounding air was distorted and deformed by the sound waves.

Then, an amazing scene unfolded.

The Nine Nether Ice Lion's body grew rapidly at a visible speed, its already enormous body becoming even more robust, its muscles bulging like steel, each one containing explosive power.

Its aura surged wildly, like a volcanic eruption, and a terrifying pressure spread out, making the surrounding air heavy, as if it had solidified.

"not good."

When Champion Hou Li Hong saw this scene, he was immediately shocked. His already tense nerves were stretched to the limit, and a strong sense of unease surged into his heart.

He knew that the Nine Nether Ice Lion was evolving after it devoured You Sanqian.

This evolution was undoubtedly a catastrophe for them.

Previously, the three of them, relying on their individual strength and tacit cooperation, were still unable to withstand the frenzied attacks of these monsters.

Now that You Sanqian is dead, only he and Wu Yi remain as true masters. Facing the Nine Nether Ice Lion, whose strength has increased dramatically, and other covetous demonic beasts, they certainly won't last long.

Every second wasted increases the threat of death.

"My lord, I'll hold off the Nine Nether Ice Lions. You retreat first!"

At this critical moment, Wu Yi showed his unwavering loyalty. His eyes revealed a resolute look as he roared at the Marquis of Champion.

Before he finished speaking, he charged towards the Nine Nether Ice Lion that was attacking him, trying to use his own body to buy time for the Champion Marquis to retreat.

"We'll go together!"

The Marquis of Champion gripped his long sword tightly with his right hand, and a special talisman suddenly appeared in his left hand.

This talisman exudes a mysterious aura.

Because what flickers on this talisman is not ordinary runes, but a lifelike knife, with a clear outline and a sharp blade, as if it might break through the paper at any moment.