Chapter 4377
The shimmering light curtains continued to ascend, effectively sealing off all escape routes.
With such an immense formation in place, Ning Zhi and his companions believed there was no way to flee in any direction.
“We need to run upwards! Hurry, while the formation is still open!” Ning Zhi shouted, leading the charge upwards!
The overwhelming sense of danger this formation instilled in him was undeniable. It was clear to Ning Zhi that this was an ancient relic; there was no way Kai could have constructed such a massive and formidable formation in a short span of time!
Observing Ning Zhi’s determination, the other demon cultivators quickly followed his lead, racing skyward in hopes of escaping the confines of the formation before it sealed shut!
However, Kai had anticipated this move. Gripping the Dragon Slaying Sword tightly, he swiftly swung it to block their path!
After investing considerable resources into setting up this formation, he couldn’t allow them to escape!
Ning Zhi’s caution had inadvertently prompted the formation’s early activation, leaving Kai with no choice but to intercept them!
His strategy had been to lure them to the ocean’s depths before activating the demon-subduing formation, ensuring they would have no means of escape!
Now that the formation was prematurely activated, the demon cultivators had precious moments to react!
Feeling the weight of Kai’s powerful strike, Ning Zhi and the others were forced to slow their ascent!
“Kai, are you trying to get us all killed? If this formation closes, we’ll all be trapped here, and none of us will survive!” Ning Zhi exclaimed, incredulity evident in his voice!
Being trapped within this formation meant certain doom for Kai as well, so wouldn’t they all perish together?
But Kai merely smiled coldly and replied, “You think it’s that simple? I created this formation to eliminate you. I won’t be the one to die; you will!”
As Kai’s words echoed, the demon-subduing formation completed its closure, unleashing a tremendous surge of power!
“Impossible! How could you have constructed such an enormous formation in such a brief time?” Ning Zhi’s face was a mask of disbelief.
“What’s impossible? Just because you can’t do it doesn’t mean I can’t. Compared to me, you’re nothing but trash,” Kai taunted, ruthlessly attacking Ning Zhi’s pride!
Fury surged through Ning Zhi, but just then, brilliant lights erupted from the depths of the sea!
It was as if the sun itself was rising beneath their feet!
From this radiant light, countless beams of spiritual energy shot out in all directions, densely packed like arrows, piercing the very fabric of the void!
Gazing at the overwhelming display of spiritual energy, Ning Zhi could no longer afford to engage in a battle of words with Kai. He quickly summoned a protective shield of black gas around himself to fend off the incoming spiritual beams!
“Ah…”
A demon cultivator caught by a beam let out a harrowing scream as he was instantly reduced to a mist of blood!
“What kind of formation is this? How can it possess such power? The strength of this spiritual energy is overwhelming!”
“This formation stretches for miles! Are we all doomed?”
Many demon cultivators were struck with shock!
Even as they attempted to ascend, escape seemed futile. The formation had completely sealed off their location!
The demon cultivators found themselves at the mercy of this relentless assault!
With no alternative, they resorted to their own abilities to withstand the barrage of spiritual energy!
Yet, faced with such an unending storm of energy, they felt overwhelmed!
Their strength would inevitably deplete, while the spiritual energy continued to surge forth, seemingly infinite!
Determined not to give in, the demon cultivators utilized every ounce of their power. Some even resorted to burning their own blood essence!
As long as their blood essence remained, there was a glimmer of hope for survival, albeit at the cost of diminished strength. But surely, that was preferable to certain death!