"What’s the plan?" the Yunxiao Main God asked.
"Although these arrays can trap us, they can’t trap all the Demon Beasts," the Demon Suppression Main God said. "Brother Farlan, I will summon my Demon Beasts to find a way out! Can you memorize the path?"
As the array was constantly shifting, even the Demon Suppression Main God was unsure if the Farlan Main God could find an escape route.
The Farlan Main God replied, "Brother Yu Mo, you jest. Though my skills are modest, I am still the Divine Domain’s foremost array master. As long as I can find the faintest trace of a path, I can achieve a total victory and shatter this entire array!"
"Excellent! With you two gentlemen helping, we will surely be victorious!" the Yunxiao Main God laughed.
The two of them nodded. The Demon Suppression Main God then began to chant an incantation, and under the spell’s effect, all manner of creatures, both flying and terrestrial, appeared. Coordinated by the Demon Suppression Main God, they obediently scattered in all directions, each searching for a way out. The Farlan Main God activated his array compass and began to decipher the formation, while the Yunxiao Main God stood guard, confident he could intercept any sneak attack. The trio’s division of labor was clear and efficient.
Not far away, the Nightmare Beast reported to Ye Fan, "Master, those three have fallen into my array. They’re trying to find a way to break out now! If I wished it, they could remain trapped in this Illusion Array forever, never to escape!"
The Misfortune Pangolin spoke up. "That would be no fun. My old rival is here as well. Leave him to me! I lost to him by a single move years ago when I was at my weakest! It was a great humiliation. I beg you, Master, allow me to reclaim my honor!"
"Granted!" Ye Fan said.
The Demon Sky Monkey added, "Then let me take the one who summons Spiritual Beasts! It’s been many years since I’ve had a real fight, and I’m itching to stretch my muscles!"
"Alright, also granted," Ye Fan said. "Go all out. If you get injured or grow weak and the Curse Power resurfaces, don’t worry. I will help you suppress it!"
"Thank you, Master!"
Both were overjoyed. Ye Fan’s words had eliminated all their worries. With nothing to hold them back, what was there left to fear!
Ye Fan then commanded, "Nightmare Beast, separate them. You and I will handle the Yunxiao Main God!"
The Nightmare Beast nodded and immediately manipulated the array.
"I’ve found the breakthrough point! After it!" the Farlan Main God suddenly shouted from within the formation.
He shot up and gave chase. Just as the other two were about to follow, they found themselves cut off. After a flash of white light, their teammates were nowhere in sight.
The Farlan Main God charged forward enthusiastically, but halfway there, he was baffled to find the other two had not followed him. Just as he was about to turn back and find them, a figure appeared ahead and walked toward him.
The figure spoke. "Farlan Main God, do you remember me?"
"Misfortune Pangolin!" the Farlan Main God exclaimed in shock.
He hadn’t expected to encounter his old rival so soon. The plan had been for him and the Yunxiao Main God to face the Misfortune Pangolin together. Now, he had to face it alone.
The Misfortune Pangolin said, "That’s right, it’s me. It seems last time’s lesson wasn’t enough for you. Since you’ve come forward on your own this time, don’t even think about leaving."
At that moment, the Misfortune Pangolin roared, "Infinite Fear!"
The crushing force of fear bore down on him, and the Farlan Main God trembled from head to toe. Such was the terror of this power. He hastily mobilized the power of his own arrays and found himself locked in a protracted battle with the Misfortune Pangolin. He was stunned; the Misfortune Pangolin was even more terrifying than before. His concern was no longer whether he could defeat it, but how he could possibly escape.
The Misfortune Pangolin sneered, "Still relying on your arrays? You only won last time with a sneak attack. Today is the day you die!"
"When my two friends arrive, it will be your time to die!" the Farlan Main God said coldly.
The Misfortune Pangolin scoffed, "You’ll never get the chance. They won’t be coming to help you. Right now, they can barely save themselves."
The Misfortune Pangolin and the Farlan Main God engaged in their fiercest battle yet. The two powerhouses at the Main God Level unleashed their respective powers, replaying the brutal scene from years ago.
Meanwhile, the Demon Suppression Main God was desperately searching for the auras of the Farlan Main God and the Yunxiao Main God, but it was as if the connection had been completely severed. Then, after a moment of darkness, he heard a roar like that of an ancient beast. The Demon Sky Monkey had made its move. "Your opponent is me!" it declared.
"Another expert at the Main God Level!"
The Demon Suppression Main God was shocked. He never expected another master of this caliber. It seemed their intelligence had been wrong; there were other experts here. As he was processing this, the Demon Sky Monkey had already transformed into a Black Fog and charged him.
"Damn it, to think we’d be ambushed," the Yunxiao Main God said coldly. "But these are just petty tricks, worthless before me!"
He was about to use brute force to break through everything when he realized two figures had appeared. One was Ye Fan, standing before him. The other figure was less distinct; if he hadn’t managed to catch a faint trace of its aura, he would scarcely have believed it was there.
He addressed Ye Fan with contempt. "You think a mere boy like you can block my path?"
Ye Fan retorted, "Never underestimate a young man for his humble beginnings. You may be a Main God famous for many years, but I am not weak. Besides, I am not fighting alone!"
"Then I’ll kill you first!"
The Yunxiao Main God surged with power, and the phantom of the Yun Xiao Demon God materialized behind him. Wielding his full strength, he rushed at Ye Fan, intending to kill him in a single strike.
"Bring it on!"
Ye Fan didn’t face the attack head-on but quickly retreated.
"Trying to run?" the Yunxiao Main God sneered.
However, in that moment of distraction, the Nightmare Beast behind him made her move. She unleashed her Illusion Technique, and before the Yunxiao Main God could react, a Phantom Sword pierced his body.
"You’re courting death!"
The Yunxiao Main God grunted and lunged at the Nightmare Beast, who swiftly retreated, deflecting his attacks with layers of illusions.
Ye Fan silently closed in.
"Futian Killing Sword!"
He enveloped the Yunxiao Main God with Futian’s Power. With sharp and nimble footwork, his blade slashed down on the Main God.
"Ugh!"
Crying out in pain, the Yunxiao Main God threw a punch that struck Ye Fan, sending him flying back, severely injured.
The Yunxiao Main God’s strength was immense. He ranked among the top five in the Divine Domain, so killing him would not be easy. Even though Ye Fan could now hold his own against a Main God, that category did not include powerhouses like the Yunxiao Main God.
The Yunxiao Main God was about to deliver a finishing blow to shatter Ye Fan, but the Nightmare Beast appeared, engaging him in a chaotic battle. By exerting all her strength, the Nightmare Beast could no longer maintain the Illusion Array, and it shattered. The various experts could finally see one another again, but unfortunately, they were all locked in combat with their own opponents. Any thought of rescue was a fool’s dream.
"You’re nothing but creatures of ill omen! My ancestor, the Main God Yun Xiao, was an existence who would slay gods and buddhas alike if they stood in his way. How could you possibly be my match?" the Yunxiao Main God roared. "Yun Xiao’s combat power is supreme in this world!"
The Yunxiao Main God took action. The Yun Xiao Demon God charged toward Ye Fan. He had wanted to kill the meddlesome Nightmare Beast first, but her form was too elusive, making it impossible to land a fatal blow. So, he settled for the next best thing: killing Ye Fan.