The Blood Stele soared through the air, maneuvering with increasing speed, charging towards the three figures wreathed in lightning, inevitably engulfing those caught in its path.

Seeing this terrifying entity heading their way, Chongxing, wary of its unknown depth, urgently shouted, "Retreat!"

His entire body was crackling with lightning as he smashed through the entangling chains above, like a deity breaking free from the grips of evil to soar into the sky.

His junior brother, Tie Anfeng, also paid no heed to the other team members, following orders to ascend into the air.

However, Qu Xiaoxiao cast a glance upward, seeing Yan Zhili and Feng Yin watching their disgraceful state, and was unwilling to retreat.

In her eyes, and in the eyes of many disciples of the Thunder Sound Sect, they didn't believe that the Su Yuan Sect should rank above them. The higher rank of the Su Yuan Sect was simply because of their unpredictable assassination techniques. As for proper combat prowess, they truly believed that Thunder Sound Sect was not inferior.

Witnessing that their thousands of men couldn't handle a single person under Shi Chun, and were forced to retreat three feet, the scene was as embarrassing as could be; she knew that more than one reflection in the Heavenly Mirror was watching.

She had her pride too, and the arrogance of a disciple from a major sect flared up. Watching the Blood Stele approach, she didn't evade or yield, but instead shouted loudly, "Two senior brothers, let me handle it!"

Dense lightning erupted from her body, charging towards the Blood Stele with intense sparks.

Chongxing, looking back, was astonished and shouted, "No…"

He intended to say not to act rashly, but it was too late. Halfway through the words, he saw the lightning-enshrouded figure explode against the chains, then crash into the Blood Stele.

"Junior sister!" Tie Anfeng screamed, looking back.

Qu Xiaoxiao wasn't the only one swallowed by the Blood Stele. Following Chongxing's call for retreat, those who could promptly escaped into the sky, while those who couldn't were gradually engulfed by the incoming Blood Stele.

Inside the Fire Domain, Qu Xiaoxiao regretted the decision almost immediately. The intense heat and endless sea of fire felt like another world.

No matter how fast she flew, she couldn't reach the end, realizing the horrifying truth — this space was an independent realm!

Seeing many comrades ensnared by fire chains and wailing, she charged forward desperately, unleashing lightning to break the chains and rescue them from the inferno.

However, it was futile. The rescued ones were bewildered and lost, and any slight mishap got them caught by the chains again, as if to eternally imprison them in purgatory.

Qu Xiaoxiao soon felt despair, suddenly screaming, "Coward, if you dare, come out and face me in a duel to the death!"

"Foolish, you dared offend us first and still act arrogant..." Zhu Xiangxin's voice buzzed throughout the Fire Domain, but her whereabouts were unknown.

As soon as those words fell, a colorful flame energy swept from all directions.

Where the colorful flames touched, some fire chains turned into icy chains, some into black chains, some into white chains, and some into gold chains. The temperature swung wildly between extremes, instantly overwhelming those bound.

Some were incinerated to ash on the spot, leaving only specks of blood light floating upward.

This terrifying scene rapidly spread to everyone.

Witnessing this horror, Qu Xiaoxiao turned pale. She couldn't escape the all-consuming colorful flames, and severe exhaustion left her unable to breathe. Her flesh was in dire straits, desperately trying to shield herself with her electric aura.

But soon, her clothes caught fire first, then her hair, leaving her completely exposed as the electric aura rapidly faded. Several fire chains flew over to ensnare her, leaving her body trembling uncontrollably.

As flames burst forth like blossoms, Zhu Xiangxin appeared, her every step on the fiery lotus hovering her to Qu Xiaoxiao's side, like a Fire Domain Goddess.

Qu Xiaoxiao, nearly dazed and mumbling, seemed unsure what she wanted to say.

Amid the ongoing battle, Zhu Xiangxin had no time to listen to whatever she might say, and with a graceful gesture, touched Qu Xiaoxiao's forehead. Instantly, Qu Xiaoxiao disintegrated into ashes, bits of blood mist rising towards a large blood sphere in the sky.

Zhu Xiangxin's gaze then turned towards the distant sky. While others couldn't see outside from within, she had a clear view of everything.

The members of the Beiju Team, hovering at a greater height, wore expressions full of lingering fear. Out of over a thousand men, only about six hundred remained. In other words, nearly half of their forces were taken by that woman controlling the fire chains.

Chongxing stared unbelievingly at the Blood Stele. It was only as large as a house, how could it accommodate hundreds of people?

The key issue was that swallowing hundreds of people caused no visible change.

There must be some other mystery within.

Watching the mirror image of the Flame Stele and its swaying long chains, Manxi of the Heavenly Court Team couldn't help but glance at Mulan Jin. The latter noticed and met her gaze; both were astounded to discover such a formidable subordinate under Shi Chun.

A commander with a strategic mind and capable subordinates, the corner of Manxi's mouth couldn't hide a burgeoning delight, feeling as if she stumbled upon a treasure.

Mulan Jin occasionally glanced at Yan Zhili in the mirror. Seeing Yan Zhili there eased his mind significantly. Although his daughter wasn't on the same team, as long as Yan Zhili had some sense, he wouldn't let anything happen to her.

In the Beiju Team's command center, upon seeing Qu Xiaoxiao devoured, Commander Lan She's cheek violently twitched. He side-eyed the Flame Stele, directing his subordinates through telepathy, "Tell Chongxing that the stele is an independent realm. Avoid its edge until we find a suitable solution."

In the East Victory Team's command center, observing the mirror, Wei Mo's expression was perturbed. He hadn't expected Shi Chun to have such a capable person under him, regretting not recruiting them sooner. Delayed by Young Master Nan, he lamented not acting decisively earlier, which would have surely strengthened his forces!

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