In the final stretch, Fairy Su Mu almost gave it her all, recklessly charging forward despite her injuries, and Shi Tianning's senses grew stronger and stronger.
Su Mu's Eyes of Salvation could see farther than anyone else's, so as he approached, what came into view was Shi Tiankui, whose body was covered in blood and who was on the verge of death.
"No!" Her eyes were bloodshot as she threw out all her protective magical artifacts, trying to break through the formation.
"Song Xia, stop!" Shi Changqing was also anxious, because anyone with eyes could see that Shi Tiankui was about to die.
Her lips twitched, as if even speaking was difficult; the light in her eyes had almost completely faded, replaced by gloom, despair, and fear.
Song Xia was not affected by them and still stripped away the last trace of the true phoenix bloodline remaining on Shi Tiankui.
Shi Shuangzhi was equally calm. Her bloodline, purified by Bai Ze, was being gradually introduced into her body. What was hers was hers, so she felt none of the discomfort that Shi Tiankui had experienced before. Instead, she felt very grounded and comfortable.
The True Phoenix bloodline was also eager to enter her body, emitting a light phoenix cry.
The remaining disciples of Shenyuan Sect and Xuanguang Sect were stunned. So it was true that Shi Tiankui stripped Shi Shuangzhi of her bloodline? Although they didn't usually do anything good, is it really something a savior would do to strip someone of their bloodline?
Some people thought of their junior sister Meng Jie, who had gone to Qianli Island with them. At that time, Meng Jie accidentally obtained an inheritance. Since she didn't know what it was, after returning to the sect, the sect protected her under the guise of research. Later, they rarely contacted each other. Then, news spread that Meng Jie had betrayed the sect and disappeared.
Although they have never had any evidence to prove what exactly happened to Junior Sister Meng, judging from today's situation, Junior Sister Meng's experience may be the same as that of Shi Shuangzhi before her.
However, Shi Shuangzhi is capable, so she is now able to take back what belongs to her.
Some people couldn't help but feel relieved. Fortunately, they hadn't gained anything on this trip. Otherwise, even if they had worked hard to obtain something, it would have ended up with the sect. However, the current situation didn't seem to be much better. Could they really escape from so many cultivators?
They had never known that there were so many cultivators in the far west, and that each one of them was so powerful.
Some disciples knew in their hearts that many of the things their Shenyuan Sect and Xuanguang Sect had done over the years were unethical, but Heaven was unjust, and they could only cling to powerful figures to survive in this collapsing world.
Many disciples felt a secret joy at the sight, because the sect's resources were unconditionally supporting Shi Tianning and Shi Tiankui. In fact, whatever the two wanted to do, they, as ordinary disciples, had to be the ones to take the lead.
When they first entered the sect, they were also exceptionally talented, but gradually they became tools for Shi Tianning and Shi Tiankui, or even scapegoats who risked their lives.
During their time in the far west, they were quite envious of the cultivators who followed Song Xia. At least, in such a harsh and cold place, the cultivators had more magical treasures than the disciples of their two sects.
They didn't receive the treatment that a disciple of a major sect should have. Even within the sect, they were suppressed and ridiculed by Shi Tiankui, who always looked at them with an arrogant attitude, as if they were parasites on the sect.
Actually, they weren't this lazy before, but everyone is scheming instead of working hard. Even if they try, they can't get what they want, so what's the point of working hard?
"What are you all standing there for? If you can't save Tiankui, no one will live." Fairy Su Mu looked coldly at the crowd, a raging fire rising in her heart as if she wanted to devour them.
Although the disciples were unwilling, they dared not disobey the order, because judging from the past few days, the usually aloof and noble Fairy Su Mu was a madwoman at heart, and extremely cruel and indifferent by nature. If Shi Tiankui really got into trouble, the final outcome would be even more painful than dying in battle today.
After shivering, the disciples' combat power noticeably increased, leaving the cultivators from the far west in awe.
But none of them were afraid anymore. Even if they used all their strength, these disciples would not be their match. Every one of them had managed to cultivate to this point by escaping death and being spared a life.
Fairy Su Mu and Master Changqing had used all their skills, but they still couldn't break through. Seeing that Shi Tiankui was about to die on the spot, both of them let out a roar.
Just when everyone was powerless to turn the tide, Elder Ying sensed several extremely powerful auras.
"The people from the Nine Heavens Palace have arrived!"
"Father!" Shi Changqing looked at Shi Chuande, and hope finally returned to his eyes.
"Be on guard!" Shi Liuchuan became extremely alert, watching everyone warily.
Without wasting words, Shi Chuande attacked directly, seemingly intending to kill his grandson Shi Liuchuan with a single blow, leaving no room for retreat.
At this critical moment, Song Xia finally extracted all of Shi Tiankui's bloodline and then created a shield to block for Shi Liuchuan.
"No!" By now, the die was cast. Shi Tiankui was on the verge of death. If it weren't for the countless rare and precious materials that had sustained her over the years, she would have long since perished.
The light and cheerful phoenix cry grew louder, and everyone saw that Shi Shuangzhi was entwined by a golden phoenix, her whole body seemingly glowing.
And it was precisely because of this that the elders of the Nine Heavens Palace ignored Fairy Su Mu's cries: "What are you all standing there for? Before her bloodline is completely fused with yours, snatch Tian Kui back! Tian Kui is the savior. If anything happens to her, none of us will survive!"
But no matter what she said, the elders of the Nine Heavens Palace did not move, because this auspicious sign was something they had never seen on Shi Tiankui.
"You finally realized something was wrong?" Song Xia's voice was soft, but you could feel the mockery in her tone. "Liu Chuan, show them yours again."
As she spoke, everyone looked at Shi Liuchuan again. His eyes changed, and a golden dragon soared into the sky, flying alongside a golden phoenix.
Seeing this, Bai Ze also let out a soft cry. The elders of the Nine Heavens Palace couldn't help but turn their gaze to it, and then exclaimed in astonishment, "The divine beast Bai Ze!"
"That's right, it's the divine beast Bai Ze. Do you know why the world is getting more and more chaotic? Because from beginning to end, you've all been wrong about the savior. The savior is not Shi Tianning and Shi Tiankui at all, but my two children, Shi Liuchuan and Shi Shuangzhi!"
"You wretch, stop trying to bewitch me!" Fairy Su Mu cursed without regard for her image. "Stop your schemes and save my daughter, or I'll tear you to pieces!"
"Didn't you ruin my body years ago?" Song Xia sneered. "Su Mu, you shouldn't call yourself a fairy anymore; it's an insult to the word."
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