In the grand hall, a group of Righteous Path experts unleashed their moves, sealing the entrance to the Inner Hall. At the same time, they each claimed a section of the hall, forming a battle array to launch a combined assault. With their individual strength, they would certainly be no match for Liu Xiling, a Top Sky Apex Strong. However, using a combined attack formation was a different matter; the power of several Great Master Level Powerhouses, concentrated into a joint strike, could indeed threaten a Top Sky Apex Strong.

Moreover, Shentu Yan, another Top Sky Apex Strong, was present. He didn't engage Liu Xiling in a frenzied assault but adopted entanglement tactics, preventing her from breaking free and escaping the grand hall.

For a time, the grand hall seethed with surging Air Energy, filled with a myriad of attacks: Fist Strength, Palm Power, glinting sword lights, and fleeting weapon shadows... all targeting the slender figure, exploding against the nearby floor and walls.

Ling Chen took a deep breath, stood up, and gripped the Thunder Shadow Sword at his waist. He couldn't just stand by and watch. If things continued this way, even if Liu Xiling was very strong, she wouldn't be able to break out for some time.

Kid, I advise you to stay put. If you rush up now, you'll only make things worse, the Human Emperor's voice suddenly echoed in his mind.

Then what should I do? Ling Chen held his breath. Indeed, if he recklessly charged forward, not only would he be unable to help, but he would also render Liu Xiling's painstaking efforts futile.

Observe carefully, find the optimal moment to strike, and help your mother escape, the Human Emperor said coolly.

Nodding, Ling Chen didn't act rashly. As the Human Emperor had said, his opportunities to act were few, possibly only one. After he made his move, someone would immediately target him, so he had to make it decisive.

On the Sky Void Palace's side, the Great Elder directed the combined attack formation. Xu Ruoyan, Feng Piaoliu, and other disciples were all part of this formation, continuously unleashing attacks. With their Palace Master killed, all the Sky Void Palace experts were simmering with fury, their minds clouded by hatred, desperate to kill Liu Xiling immediately.

"Supreme Void Formation, Breaking Void Slash!" the Great Elder of the Sky Void Palace shouted sharply. Above the battle array, a cerulean Qi Blade suddenly materialized. Infused with True Qi, this cerulean Qi Blade rapidly expanded from an initial length of about ten feet to a staggering two hundred feet, its aura astonishing.

"Go!" As his voice fell, the Great Elder of the Sky Void Palace waved his hand. The cerulean Qi Blade slashed out abruptly, hurtling towards Liu Xiling's back.

Suddenly turning, Liu Xiling's fair left hand formed a Palm knife and slashed out forcefully, directly deflecting the cerulean Qi Blade.

BOOM!

The cerulean Qi Blade smashed into the wall and was utterly obliterated, not leaving even a trace.

"She actually deflected it with her bare hand." Feng Piaoliu was somewhat disheartened; their opponent was a Top Sky Apex Strong, the disparity was too vast.

"Don't be discouraged! No matter how strong she is, she's still just one person. If we keep attacking, she definitely won't be able to hold out. We must avenge Father!" Xu Ruoyan's beautiful eyes glinted with a cold light. She was now completely blinded by hatred. Right now, her mind was consumed by a single thought: kill Liu Xiling and avenge Xu Feihong.

At this moment, in the center of the grand hall, facing the converging attacks, Liu Xiling's willow-like brows furrowed slightly. Even an elephant couldn't ignore the threat of rats, and these people were certainly no rats.

Injecting True Qi into the Bewitching Sword, Liu Xiling's hand seals shifted rapidly. Then, she plunged the Bewitching Sword into the ground before her. Instantly, a semicircular curtain of Darkness enveloped her body.

"Illusion Sky Curtain!"

As soon as the light curtain appeared, it spread at an astonishing speed, enveloping the entire grand hall. With this move, most people fell into the Illusory Realm; only a few managed to quickly break free.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Liu Xiling reached the entrance of the grand hall. With a single palm strike, she sent several Righteous Path experts blocking her way flying. Just as she was about to break through, Shentu Yan suddenly appeared before her.

"Benevolent King Shield!" Shentu Yan thrust out his palm, and a True Qi Light Shield materialized, sealing the entire gateway.

"What a persistent pest," Liu Xiling muttered, waving her hand. The Bewitching Sword in her grasp split into three, striking the True Qi giant shield repeatedly and forcing Shentu Yan back three steps. However, it was only three steps; the entrance remained sealed.

Ling Chen was the first to break free from the Illusory Realm. He possessed dual Sword Intent and high Mental Power. Additionally, Liu Xiling's illusion was designed for a wide area and lacked strong individual targeting, so it wasn't exceptionally potent against him.

There's no time left! Noticing that everyone around him was showing signs of breaking free from the illusion, Ling Chen immediately drew his Thunder Shadow Sword. There was no more time to delay.

Kid, your sword qi, if you just fling it over, probably wouldn't even scratch the surface of that shield, the Human Emperor's voice rang out in Ling Chen's mind as he rushed forward. Try using your Sword Intent to penetrate that energy shield. You just recently refined the Blood General's Demi-Saint Heart; a trace of his will still exists within your Sword Intent. If you push your killing intent to its absolute limit, you might be able to awaken this wisp of will.

That's your only chance for it to be effective.

After speaking, the Human Emperor's voice faded completely.

My only chance... but it's better than no chance at all, Ling Chen thought, no longer hesitating. He completely immersed his consciousness into the Thunder Shadow Sword. Simultaneously, his Sword Intent radiated outwards, its Slaughter attribute fully activated.

This bastard! Ling Chen gazed at Shentu Yan, his eyes filling with rapidly growing killing intent. If it weren't for this hypocrite, things wouldn't have turned out like this! Transforming his hatred for Shentu Yan into killing intent, Ling Chen's eyes also turned a ghastly white.

A blood-red shadow materialized behind Ling Chen. Clad in heavy armor, it was immensely tall and stalwart, exuding a boundless and terrifying aura.

"Sword of Slaughter!" Ling Chen shouted, slapping the pommel of his sword. The Thunder Shadow Sword in his hand instantly shot out. Simultaneously, the blood-red shadow behind him also flashed out, seized the Thunder Shadow Sword, and carried it as they both shot straight forward.

BANG!

The Thunder Shadow Sword struck the True Qi giant shield. Although the blade's tip was blocked, a blood-red sword shadow pierced directly through the massive Qi shield, shooting towards Shentu Yan himself.

SQUELCH!

The blood-red sword shadow struck Shentu Yan directly, piercing through his shoulder.

Shentu Yan was sent flying backward, a mouthful of fresh blood suddenly spraying from his lips.

His shoulder had been pierced, his expression one of utter shock. A mere First Realm Grandmaster... actually possessed the ability to injure him!

"Go!" Ling Chen and Liu Xiling exchanged a look, and he urged her quickly.

Liu Xiling frowned slightly. "Come with me!"

If I leave, it would confirm the accusation of colluding with the Demon Cult. I can't go. Ling Chen hesitated for a moment, glanced back at Xu Ruoyan, then shook his head.

"No one is getting away!"

In the grand hall, the Righteous Path experts had all broken free from the illusion. Witnessing this scene, they all roared in anger.

Knowing Ling Chen's character, Liu Xiling was decisive. Her figure flashed as she dashed out of the Inner Hall's main gate, vanishing from the grand hall.