The patriarch of the Chu Family voiced sarcasm, not only to vent the anxiety pent up over this period but also to taunt Qi Ping, hoping to slow down Qi Ping's escape, lest he truly got away.

However, at this moment, Qi Ping had no time for such concerns; the most crucial matter was naturally to break out of the encirclement.

The Foundation Establishment Cultivators surrounding Qi Ping saw his attempt to flee and immediately accelerated their siege.

"Bee Daoist, you can't escape. Surrender without a fight!"

A late-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator, who was the first to block Qi Ping's path, cast a Mountain Technique at Qi Ping, cutting off his retreat.

Yet, he dared not press too hard; being the first to intercept the Bee Daoist was quite a feat in itself.

He feared provoking Qi Ping into desperation, deploying an array to temporarily restrain him, and then self-destructing to take him along.

After all, the previous Bee Daoist had done just this.

This Bee Daoist before them was too similar to the earlier one. Even though it couldn't be confirmed if they were the same person, their abilities were too alike, both controlling bees and mastering arrays, making it far too likely they'd do the same thing!

And because of this person's obstruction, Qi Ping had no choice but to take a detour!

But would the others allow Qi Ping to leave?

The second pursuer immediately intercepted Qi Ping, employing the same tactic as before, blocking without cutting off Qi Ping's retreat, to avoid being dragged down together.

"Bee Daoist, abandon your struggle!"

The third person followed suit, intercepting but not completely blocking him in.

This successive strategy nearly left Qi Ping bewildered.

Initially, he still worried if he could hold out until everyone gathered, preparing several plans for this, with his auxiliary Nether Stone Scale Armor ready and a Defense Array set up in this area.

This was all to last until he could lure all the Foundation Establishment Cultivators encircling him into the range of the array, at least drawing in a majority.

After all, even a single Foundation Establishment could finish him off, despite his proficiency in various Defense Techniques and possession of the [Farming Realm] for protection.

And yet?

Qi Ping quickly realized the reason behind their actions.

They had learned from the previous self-destructive experience, unwilling to become mere fodder!

"Do you really think self-destruction is all I can do? That I'd merely repeat the last one's self-destruction as well?"

Qi Ping scoffed internally but outwardly still appeared slightly panicked, yet extremely unwilling, desperately trying to carve a path of escape.

Soon, Qi Ping was encircled by a large group of Foundation Establishment Cultivators, compelling him to activate the defense array of his auxiliary Nether Stone Scale Armor.

With the speed of the Foundation Establishment Cultivators, they reached Qi Ping's location in no time, completely surrounding him!

At that moment, all the Foundation Establishment Cultivators breathed a sigh of relief!

Everyone had arrived!

With so many people working together, even self-destruction wouldn't be effective for the Bee Daoist this time!

"Bee Daoist! This time, you're doomed!"

"Self-destruction won't save you now, Bee Daoist!"

"Everyone, be wary of this fiend's tactics, strike together to shatter his body first! Capture the Divine Soul if you can!"

"Oppose the Immortal Alliance, and this will be your fate!"

...

Yet, just as everyone was about to join forces to obliterate the Bee Daoist, they saw him inexplicably let out a sigh of relief, just like them!

This subtle movement sent a shiver through many, a foreboding sense of doom quickly arose in their hearts!

Some, however, thought Qi Ping was putting up a bluff.

"Daring to put up a bluff at death's door?"

But regardless of their thoughts, reality would not change.

In a blink, a terrifying combination array was activated!

As this formidable array, arranged by Qi Ping through the power of mountains and geothermal flames and with the aid of [Heaven and Earth's Favor], fully enveloped the area, an overwhelming pressure weighed on each Foundation Establishment Cultivator's heart.

"High-level Tier Two array! And a highly powerful version at that!"

"Moreover, it's a combination array!"

These knowledgeable Foundation Establishment Cultivators were instantly chilled to the bone!

No one understood better than they how terrifying an array that capitalizes on geographical advantages can be!

"Did you really think I'd be as foolish to self-destruct like the previous person?"

"My true target is you all..."

"You are my true prey! The families were merely incidental..."

As Qi Ping's eerie voice resonated, everyone sank instantly.

Following that, six flame serpents, fueled by geothermal power, roared vehemently!

Golden Sword Qi pierced the air one after another!

A restraint array descended immediately!

An extremely dangerous aura rapidly spread!

Under the cover and transition of the array's power, Qi Ping swiftly exited the grand array!

There was no time to think; the next moment, a chaotic battle erupted instantly!

Within the array, terrifying waves of magic swept in all directions!

However, although the array was terrifying, the more than twenty Foundation Establishments present could wholly resist its power.

What's truly troublesome was the endless geothermal power feeding the array, depleting them continuously was surely detrimental.

At the boundary of the array, Qi Ping seized the opportunity, the Hundred Eyes Demon Realm enacted, instantly pulling an isolated mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator into its domain, the next moment, a golden Sword Qi pierced through his skull!

The death of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator immediately ignited unrest and chaos within the array.

However, these Foundation Establishment Cultivators all hailed from reputable backgrounds in the Qingtian Realm, their skills and methods were remarkable, after the initial panic, they quickly reached an agreement, unleashing their means to assault the array!

After a challenging bout of dismantling the formation, a group of Foundation Establishments finally emerged disheveled from the array.

By this time, Qi Ping had capitalized on the array to kill three mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

"Bee Daoist, do you really think a single array can trap us? Too naive..."

However, before they could finish speaking, an identical array took shape once again!

Their once malicious faces instantly froze!

"Very good, keep it up!" said Qi Ping, steeped in demonic aura, clapping at the edge of the array once more.

Indeed, a single array couldn't trap these fellows!

So he prepared five of them!

Taking advantage of their momentary panic, Qi Ping deployed the Hundred Eyes Demon Realm again, simultaneously using the array to kill another mid-stage Foundation Establishment!

After the first strike, Qi Ping focused the array's attack on those who had recently expended significant energy and were wounded!

The Hundred Eyes Demon Realm was continuously executed! Chaos was the best opportunity for the demon realm's enactment!

A new round of chaotic battles commenced!

When this group finally broke free from the array once more, five more mid-stage Foundation Establishments had perished, with two late-stage practitioners severely injured.

"No rush, there's more!" Qi Ping laughed.

Then, another despair-inducing array rose once more! Those familiar six flame serpents roared wildly again!

"Bee Daoist, just how many arrays do you have?" a late-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator asked, his face twisted!

"Rest assured! Plenty enough for everyone; I won't let you await the Golden Core Cultivator's rescue!" Qi Ping, enveloped in demonic aura, remarked eerily.

Yet hearing such "reassuring" words, a look of despair flashed in these cultivators' eyes.

This battle, costing Qi Ping a fortune and tremendous effort, would see no unexpected outcome; after the fourth combination array was unleashed, the twenty-some Foundation Establishment Cultivators pursuing Qi Ping all perished here at last!

When the last Foundation Establishment Cultivator fell, the Divine Soul of Qi Ping's Tree-man Avatar was nearly on the brink of collapse, having continuously overexerted the Hundred Eyes Demon Realm, finally allowing him to completely slaughter this group here! In such chaos, wavering will indeed made it too suitable for the demon realm's enactment!

Finally, Qi Ping mustered the final ounce of his energy, leaving with the spoils and his swarm of bees.

As the other cultivators outside the array spread the news of this battle, the entire Qingtian Realm fell silent in an instant...

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