"Why are you back?" Mu Hanyan asked in surprise when she saw Zhuang Ping'an and others turning around.
"Didn't you say it? We are companions. If we really have to die, let's die together." Zhuang Ping'an said with a smile.
"If we watch you die for us, even if we survive, we will never be at peace for the rest of our lives." Sang Qinghe also said.
They were already extremely ashamed, and there was no hypocrisy in their words.
Mu Hanyan smiled bitterly. She hadn't stayed behind entirely to buy time for Zhuang Ping'an and the others, but because she knew that once they reached the bottom of the cliff, their strength would be greatly suppressed, making it impossible for them to escape. If they panicked and fled, they would be surrounded and defeated by the strange beasts one by one, and would only die faster.
On the contrary, staying in the heart of the basin would minimize the oppression, and she could rely on Hua Yue and the others to forcibly elevate her strength to the level of Sword Saint. Most importantly, she also had the Beast God Contract, which meant that even if she couldn't subdue the beasts, she could still greatly intimidate them. After weighing the pros and cons, gathering Hua Yue and the others together would give her a greater chance of a decisive battle. It would also give Zhuang Tianping and the others a chance to escape.
Unexpectedly, this move deeply moved Zhuang Ping'an and the others, who even risked their lives to fight alongside her. This was an unexpected gain. But no matter what, seeing them turn around and help her, Mu Hanyan was still somewhat moved.
From this moment on, they should be considered companions who share life and death.
"Be careful." The strange beast on the opposite side roared wildly and was getting closer and closer. Mu Hanyan didn't have time to explain too much, nor did she have time to persuade them to leave. She could only give them a warning.
"Don't worry, Young Master Mu, we will be careful." Zhuang Tianping and Sang Qinghe knew that the strength of the young people behind them varied, so they did not show off their strength. Instead, they led everyone to form a formation behind Mu Hanyan.
Even as they spoke, they couldn't help but smile bitterly. They had also participated in the recent battle against the alien beasts, and this formation was something they had learned in the military. While it looked simple, it was actually impregnable. He could hold out for a while, but they only had a few hundred or so men, while the alien beasts facing them numbered in the thousands, including some powerful great swordsmen. What was the point of holding out for a while, and what was the point of being cautious?
But they have all returned, and they have no regrets. Each of them holds a long sword and stands firmly behind Mu Hanyan.
Closer and closer, accompanied by the trembling of the earth, the torrent of strange beasts had already rushed to a place less than three feet in front of them. Everyone could even see the bloodshot in their eyes and the violent killing intent.
Exotic beasts are still exotic beasts after all. No matter how gentle their temperament is on weekdays, once they are enraged, their instinctive bloodthirsty killing intent will definitely not be much worse than those of their kind in the Longyan Mountains.
Everyone tensed up, their hands gripping the hilts of their swords covered in sweat.
"Stars fall, the Eight Desolations!" Finally, Mu Hanyan took action.
The might of the sword at the level of Sword Saint once again appeared before everyone. The entire world was silent in an instant. The sword light was like a dark blue lightning, splitting the sky and the earth. The light flashed, like countless meteors falling from the sky.
Because of her immense strength, Mu Hanyan hadn't made the same rapid progress as those younger people with lower cultivation bases after arriving at Holy Sword Peak. However, her cultivation hadn't been in vain. Her energy was far more concentrated than before, and with Jian Wuchen's careful guidance, her understanding of the swordsmanship had reached a new level. The power of this strike was also far greater than her previous battle with Wei Xiaotian.
Although it was not the first time they had seen it, Zhuang Ping'an and the others were so shocked by the power of her sword that they were stunned for a moment.
Although the strange beast on the opposite side was in a rage, it was a powerful creature whose wisdom was no less than that of humans. It instinctively realized the horror of this sword and subconsciously slowed down its pace.
With a loud bang, the ground before them was split by the sword, leaving a gully several feet deep, lying between Mu Hanyan and the others and the strange beast.
All the strange beasts were so frightened that they were stunned for a moment.
Opportunity is fleeting, once lost, it will never come back!
"In the name of Aolai, I command all the beasts in the world. Those who obey me will prosper, and those who defy me will perish!" Mu Hanyan did not expect that the power of this sword would be so great. Taking advantage of the opportunity when the strange beast was distracted, she quickly chanted the Beast God Contract.
The ancient beast's might once again enveloped the world, its power growing ever stronger as its memories were repeatedly awakened. The beast across from them, already losing its composure, trembled under the beast's pressure, its entire body trembling with terror, its eyes gleaming with fear, not daring to even take a single step forward.
"Let's go!" Mu Hanyan lowered her voice and said to Zhuang Ping'an and others.
Her original intention was to first use all her might to stun the beasts with the Starfall Eight Swords, then intimidate them with the Divine Beast Contract, seeking the best chance of escape. However, the outcome was far better than she had imagined. The power of both the Starfall Eight Desolations and the Proud Beast Contracts was significantly stronger than before. If she didn't leave now, when would she?
Zhuang Ping'an and others originally thought that there would be a tough battle and that they would most likely die here, but they did not expect that Mu Hanyan only used one sword and an obscure chant to shock the strange beast in front of them. While they were greatly surprised, they were also full of admiration for Mu Hanyan.
After hearing Mu Hanyan's words, they woke up from their dream and realized that they would be a burden if they ran back, so they quickly retreated.
"In the name of Aolai, I command all the beasts in the world. Those who obey me will prosper, and those who defy me will perish!" Mu Hanyan also recited the contract with the divine beast while leading Huayue and others to retreat quietly.
To be honest, she had no grudges against these strange beasts. If it weren't for the accident just now, they would never have become enemies. So she had no interest in fighting with them... Of course, the disadvantage in numbers was there, and she couldn't win even if she fought.
As they got closer and closer to the cliff, the strange beasts were frightened by the divine beast contract with Aolai and were still trembling and stopped in place. Mu Hanyan and the others finally breathed a sigh of relief. As long as they crossed the cliff and the restriction was no longer there, they would have a chance to escape even if the strange beasts caught up with them.
"I kindly invited you in and promised to let you choose your sword pet, but you ruined my plan. I will kill you!" At this moment, an angry roar from Old Sang was heard.
The strange beast that was originally standing in the center of the Beast Soul Pool transformed into a human form again and pounced towards Mu Hanyan and others!
Only wisps of white hair were seen fluttering in the wind, his face looked even older and more haggard than before, his eyes were bloodshot, he looked sad and angry, almost shedding tears of blood, and his aura, which was comparable to that of a sword master, was even more unstoppable.
Under that pressure, Zhuang Ping'an and the others were all shocked and their steps became unusually heavy. Some young people with lower cultivation base were even struck by lightning and vomited blood on the spot.
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