“The Sixth Envoy just went to check the formation…” a guard said hesitantly, “But the Seventh Envoy, without the Sixth Envoy’s authorization, we cannot move the offerings without permission.”

"Insolence!" Bai Xuan roared. "What kind of time is this to be spouting these rules! The sect leader won't be able to hold out for long. If the sacrifices are lost, can you take responsibility?!"

The guards looked at each other, clearly frightened.

Just then, a commotion broke out in the dungeon, and someone exclaimed, "Something's wrong! The sacrificial offerings have rioted!"

Taking advantage of the guard's momentary lapse in attention, Huo Yuwei and Qiqi quietly sneaked in from the side.

That was a ventilation shaft that Huo Yuwei had discovered a few days ago, which led directly into the dungeon.

Upon entering the dungeon, the scene before them filled them with both heartache and anger.

Whether it was because of the loud fighting outside or because the children sensed something, the children in the cell were pounding on the cell door and crying out much louder than usual.

Some of the younger children were crying so hard they couldn't breathe, while others huddled in a corner with empty eyes.

"Big brothers and sisters, don't be afraid, we're here to save you!" Qiqi jumped off Huo Yuwei's back and ran to the nearest cell door.

She placed her small hand on the door lock, channeled her spiritual energy, and began to break the lock's array.

She had thoroughly studied the structure of this formation over the past few days, and in less than ten seconds, the lock on the first prison door was unlocked.

With a click, the cell door opened.

The two little girls inside were stunned, staring blankly at Qiqi.

Qiqi put shielding and invisibility talismans on them, then pointed at Huo Yuwei.

"Follow this big brother, don't worry, he'll get you out of here!"

After saying that, he immediately turned and ran to the next cell door.

Huo Yuwei quickly organized the children, "Be quiet, line up, and follow me. We'll take you away from here!"

Although the children were scared, their survival instincts made them obediently line up.

Huo Yuwei counted them; there were more than thirty children on this floor, ranging in age from three to ten.

Meanwhile, Bai Xuan outside was still dealing with the guards.

“Seven Envoys, without the written order of the Sixth Envoy, we truly dare not,” the guard captain hesitated. “Perhaps we should wait for the Sixth Envoy to return before making any decisions.”

"Alright!" Seeing that neither coercion nor bribery worked, Bai Xuan pretended to compromise.

In reality, a cold glint flashed in his eyes, and he suddenly made his move!

Ice spikes rained down on the eight guards, freezing them all into ice sculptures before they could react.

"Enough with the nonsense." He snorted and turned to rush into the dungeon.

On the third underground level, the rescue operation is proceeding against the clock.

Qiqi was like a busy little bee, shuttling between the cells and breaking through the locks one by one.

Her speed increased, until it was almost instantaneous.

In fact, there is a connection between different formations.

The more you solve problems, the more you'll naturally discover the patterns, and practice makes perfect.

Huo Yuwei was responsible for maintaining order and bringing the rescued children to a safe area.

After Bai Xuan joined, the efficiency increased even more.

He used magic to freeze the locks of several cell doors, which would trigger an alarm, but with the fighting raging outside, no one paid any attention to the alarm.

"Big brother, Xiaobai, you two take these children out first!"

As Qiqi unlocked the door, she took out invisibility and shielding charms from her bag and handed them to them, asking them to put them on the newly rescued children.

"Qiqi, go upstairs to save the other children!"

"No, it's too dangerous!" Huo Yuwei immediately objected. "Bai Xuan, you take the children out first, I'll go with Qi Qi to rescue the other children."

Bai Xuan shook his head. "You don't understand magic, so there's not much point in you staying here. You should lead the first group of children out through the secret passage, and I'll go upstairs with Qiqi. After we rescue all the children, we'll meet up at the backup exit."

Huo Yuwei frowned, but he also knew that he could only play a very small role in this situation.

With Bai Xuan accompanying Qi Qi, she can indeed be better protected.

So he compromised, gritting his teeth and nodding, "Okay! But you must promise to protect Qiqi and not let her get hurt in the slightest!"

"Don't worry, I will protect her."

Huo Yuwei led the first group of children toward the backup secret passage, following the pre-planned evacuation route.

That was an abandoned mine tunnel that he had discovered a few days ago, leading directly out of the valley.

Qiqi and Bai Xuan rushed up to the second floor.

There are more children here, about fifty or so.

When they saw someone coming to rescue them, hope ignited in the children's eyes.

"Don't be afraid, don't be afraid, one at a time!" Qiqi quickly broke through the array, but the excessive consumption of spiritual energy left her face covered in sweat and her complexion slightly pale.

But she dared not stop. Time was of the essence, and no one knew how long Xuanbing Zhenren could hold off the enemy. She had to rescue all the children before the Netherworld Sect members came to their senses.

Bai Xuan felt sorry for Qi Qi, who had to work so hard to save the world at such a young age.

But at the same time, he seemed to see someone's shadow in Qiqi.

That person was the same; he appeared aloof and cold, but in reality, he cared deeply about the world and had a heart full of wisdom.

He held nothing back and went all out.

Ice magic was not only used to unlock doors, but also to build ice walls between cells, temporarily isolating potential pursuers.

Just as they were halfway through the rescue, a furious roar suddenly came from the stairwell, "What are you doing?!"

It turned out to be the six envoys who had returned!

The eyes beneath the spider mask were fixed on Qi Qi and Bai Xuan, and the voice trembled with anger, "Seventh Brother, you really are a spy!"

Bai Xuan removed his three-eyed mask, revealing his true face. "It's too late to know now. Qi Qi, you continue saving people. I'll take care of him!"

"Okay!" Qiqi nodded, turning to rescue the person while reminding him, "Xiaobai, be careful!"

"Trying to stop me? Let's see if you have the ability!" the Sixth Envoy sneered.

Bai Xuan assumed a fighting stance, "Bring it on!"

"You're courting death!" A white bone staff appeared in the hands of the six envoys, the black gemstone inlaid on the staff head emitting an ominous light.

He chanted a spell, and with a wave of his staff, countless black spiders surged out from the ground, walls, and ceiling, rushing towards the two like a tidal wave!

"Little White, be careful! These spiders are poisonous!" Qi Qi exclaimed as she saw the scene while dispelling the magic array, and threw out a handful of exorcism talismans.

The talisman burned, turning into golden flames that reduced the approaching spiders to ashes.

But there were just too many spiders, and they kept coming.

Bai Xuan formed hand seals, unleashing a burst of icy energy that froze a large number of spiders into ice sculptures.

But more spiders bypassed the ice wall and attacked from the side.

Bai Xuan frowned, rolled up his embroidered robe, and ice blades rained down like a storm, blocking the spider silk attack.

Seeing that he could handle it, Qiqi raised her hand and threw him a bottle of pills and a stack of talismans.

"Little Bai, these are pills to replenish spiritual energy, and also amplification talismans. Don't be stingy, use them freely. I have plenty more here!"

Qiqi puffed out her cheeks, "Kill this big bad guy!"