Around the formation, tens of thousands of dark beasts, led by Xu Ming, roared in unison. With the black hole as the center, a force carrying the meaning of death and destruction rotated rapidly, forming a vortex that filled the space between the two formations of heaven and earth.
Even the most powerful among the nations would have no chance of escape in the face of such power. Amidst cries of shock, one after another Sword Saint-level masters were drawn into the vortex, falling helplessly towards the black hole.
The moment they fell into the black hole, streaks of black and crimson flames rose up, enveloping them. With a sizzling sound, the Saint-level masters who fell into the black hole burned all over, turning into ash. Only their dying screams still echoed in the air.
Stimulated by the screams, the other Sword Saints trembled with fear, fleeing with all their might. However, the vortex contained not only the power of the Nine Netherworlds, but also the power they had previously poured into the seal. Even the entire cultivation of the previously deceased Sword Saints was absorbed into it. This power was so powerful and terrifying that even their Sword Saint-level strength could not escape it.
Screams rang out one after another. In just a few moments, hundreds of powerful warriors died in the black hole. Their lifelong cultivation was also absorbed into the black hole like the previous victims. The huge figure of Hades was getting closer and closer to the black hole's entrance.
"Help, help." Finally, someone waved his arms in all directions towards Mu Hanyan and others in the distance, shouting for help.
To save or not to save? Mu Hanyan didn't have the compassionate heart to save all living beings. These people were seeking death by their own will and deserved to be turned into ashes. Given her personality, she certainly wouldn't risk her life for them. However, she also knew that if these people were alive, it would be more beneficial to the Holy Court Continent.
Judging from the current situation, even if the Hades melted the holy energy poured into the seal by the masters of various countries, he would not be able to completely open the restriction and escape from the prison. However, if these strong men were allowed to die in the formation, their cultivation would be refined by the Hades, which might help him break the final restriction.
By then, who in the entire Holy Court Continent can compete with it?
Mu Hanyan understood this logic, and the others obviously understood it too. Even Ye Yanran, who was always sharp-tongued and unwilling to suffer any loss, said nothing.
"Do it!" Lu Nianxin shouted, raised her sword, and rushed forward first. The others followed her without hesitation.
Looking at her grandmother's heroic figure, Mu Hanyan felt a surge of respect. Although her grandmother seemed overbearing and domineering, she was never the least bit hesitant when it came to matters of right and wrong. This was a true heroine.
Knowing that his strength could not compare with theirs, Mu Hanyan did not show off his strength. Instead, he stood behind them with Hua Yue and others, carefully guarding against any sudden attack from the dark beasts surrounding the formation below.
Mu Hanyan's actions were unnecessary. Seeing what Lu Nianxin and the others were doing, the underworld beasts below didn't attack. Instead, they roared even more frantically, continuously pouring their physical strength into the formation. Clearly, to maintain the formation, they had to devote all their energy, leaving them no time to worry about anything else. This actually made Mu Hanyan breathe a sigh of relief.
She had witnessed the power of the Nether Beast Lords, and even more so the power of the Void Nether. If these beasts released their formations and attacked them with all their might, the two hundred or so Sword Saints alone would have difficulty protecting themselves, let alone saving anyone. After all, there were tens of thousands of Nether Beasts.
With a loud "bang", Lu Nianxin's domineering sword light had already slashed heavily on the sky formation, and the magma-like light suddenly rippled.
Others also slashed out with their swords, and in an instant, the wind and clouds rose and the sky and the earth changed color.
Under the combined force of everyone, the formation between heaven and earth that echoed each other trembled violently, and the huge vortex also stagnated for a short time.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, several trapped Sword Masters suddenly rushed out, then collapsed to the ground, as if all their strength had been drained. It was clear that even with Lu Nianxin and the others' full strength, they couldn't completely break the formation. They had exhausted all their energy to break through the final barrier at the edge of the formation.
Soon, the formation started to work again, and the vortex continued to spin. Amid screams, several more sword masters were sucked into the black hole and turned into ashes in an instant.
But no matter what, they finally rescued the people. Lu Nianxin and the others' confidence surged, and they once again attacked the sky formation with all their might. They were all masters of the Sword Saint realm, and they had previously worked together to seal the Nine Netherworld Prison, showing a tacit coordination. Now, the flashes of swords and sabers appeared, striking at the same spot.
The formation trembled again, briefly pausing. This process was actually incredibly brief, barely a blink of an eye. However, those trapped within the formation were all experts, well prepared. In that blink of an eye, dozens of Sword Saints rushed out. Like the previous few, upon exiting the formation, they collapsed to the ground, exhausted.
Below, Xu Ming frowned and suddenly began to chant loudly.
Not good! Mu Hanyan's heart trembled. Xu Ming transformed into a human form, while the other Nether Beasts were in their beast forms. This showed that his status and strength far surpassed those of the other Nether Beasts. His chanting at this moment was surprisingly similar to the language of the gods. If he was not mistaken, these Nether Beasts must have a backup plan and would never let them rescue the powerful people from various countries one by one.
Mu Hanyan's guess was absolutely correct. As Xu Ming chanted, tens of thousands of underworld beasts suddenly raised their heads and roared. The sound was so tragic, so resolute, and so unswerving.
In an instant, all the underworld beasts burst into flames. The flames devoured their bodies, and under the intense heat, their massive forms rapidly shrank. Despite their hideous expressions, Mu Hanyan could still see the burning pain in their eyes. Streams of dark energy flowed from their bodies into the formation.
Mu Hanyan didn't know what kind of magic this was, but just looking at the painful expressions on the Nether Beasts' faces, it should be similar to the blood sacrifice technique of human practitioners, which also forcibly increases strength at the cost of sacrificing lifespan, but it is more cruel and more painful.
Lu Nianxin and the others whistled in unison and attacked the shock array again. But this time, the array didn't budge at all.
Inside the formation, more than a dozen sword masters who had been well prepared rushed out with all their might. However, this time, they were not so lucky. They crashed heavily into the barrier of the formation, and then fell towards the black hole like a kite with a broken string, turning into ashes with screams.
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