Chapter 64: A Storm is Coming! Time to Scatter!

A thick aura of impending death heavily shrouded both the Empress and the Demonic Sovereign.

In the distance, Little Cui and the others didn't even dare to look back. They spread their wings and flew for their lives, their minds utterly blank...

They never expected to encounter top-tier powerhouses the moment they arrived in the Heng Territory.

Was this even remotely reasonable?!

How on earth did that sixth-grade civet cat transform into a peak spirit-demon expert overnight?

Moreover, that so-called Conquering Water Formation didn't look like something an ordinary spirit-demon expert could possibly wield either!

Even without looking back, they could feel the breath of death drawing closer and closer!

It was the overwhelming onslaught of the Conquering Water Grand Array, already descending...

Behind them, the Empress and the Demonic Sovereign came to a halt.

Fleeing any further was utterly meaningless.

In this Heng Territory, within the mere Crossing-Sea Realm, such a formidable forbidden formation existed. How could anyone possibly play this game?

Though their hearts held a myriad of reluctances to die, they had no choice in the matter.

The Empress stared straight at the Conquering Water orb—glowing with a blue fluorescent light and swirling with water currents inside—and let out a miserable laugh.

The Demonic Sovereign gritted his teeth, his heart filled with bitter resentment.

In the end, it too morphed into a wry, bitter smile.

Suddenly, a blinding flash of white light burst forth, forcing the ferocious beasts within a radius of dozens of miles to slam their eyes shut.

The Empress and her companion had no idea what had happened, yet they distinctly felt that the civet demon's aura had vanished!

Even the presence of the Conquering Water Grand Array was gradually annihilating in mid-air.

"Wh-What is going on? This Sovereign isn't dead yet?"

After an unknown length of time, the Demonic Sovereign opened his eyes, raised a hand to brush away the glaring red fur, and burst into ecstatic joy.

Looking into the distance with a dazed expression, the Empress wore a rigid look, yet she could clearly feel that her clothes had been completely soaked through with cold sweat!

Could this be the fortune that comes after surviving a great catastrophe?

"It seems that expert from the sect ended up killing that civet demon!"

Unlike the Demonic Sovereign, who was still engulfed in wild joy, the Empress remained much calmer and immediately deduced the situation.

First, this was a forbidden technique.

Second, it involved the ancient Primordial Water God!

As for the third reason, the Empress could not be entirely certain.

Perhaps the expert of the Water-Soothing Sect, witnessing several disciples within the sect being brutally slaughtered, had channeled too much spiritual power in a fit of rage, causing the civet demon to fail to endure the backlash.

Or perhaps, simply because the power of the Conquering Water Grand Array was far too overwhelming, the civet demon was inherently incapable of bearing it.

But when all was said and done, that civet demon had indeed perished at the hands of its own sect's elder...

"Empress Sister! Demonic Sovereign Brother! Wonderful! You're not dead yet!"

"Go to hell, you little jinx! The rest of you might die, but this Sovereign won't!"

In the gloomy, murky air, several figures rushed over flapping their massive wings.

Swift Wind took the lead, shouting in high spirits.

Before long, they landed in front of the Demonic Sovereign and the others, chattering noisily.

"Quickly clean up the battlefield! With such a massive commotion, not just those fellows from earlier, but cultivators from other sects within the Crossing-Sea Realm will probably be here soon!"

"Quickly take their corpses away, and let's flee at once!"

"Right, right, right! Empress Sister is right! Damn it, there are several beast corpses left too; we mustn't waste them!"

As the Empress's words echoed in his ears, Gluttonous abruptly snapped to his senses.

Immediately, he bolted forward like an arrow released from a bow, terrified that if he was too late, those beast corpses would be gone.

"Let's head over too. Figuring out how to hide is still going to be a headache."

"Yeah, Empress Sister, the surrounding terrain has been completely altered. Where on earth should we go?"

Little Mei asked with a helpless expression.

Because as far as the eye could see, there was nothing left but scorched earth...

The brutality of the battlefield wasn't just harsh on the beasts; it was equally devastating to all other living creatures and even the very earth itself.

"You're asking the right person. When I went hunting last time, I happened upon a valley."

"There's a cave inside that valley. I wiped out all the Heavenly Scorpion Demons dwelling in there in one go. That place happens to be an excellent spot for hiding!"

Before the Empress could speak, the Demonic Sovereign chimed in with utter confidence.

"Is that place far from here?"

The Empress inquired.

If it was too close, once various sect disciples arrived to investigate shortly, it would likely be difficult to hide in peace.

If worst came to worst, they would simply have to search elsewhere.

"It's about a hundred miles to the south—neither too far nor too near. Giant trees crawl up both sides of the cliffs there, towering into the clouds, and there's no water source in the valley to attract other beasts. Only the Heavenly Scorpion Demons could manage long periods of seclusion there."

"Naturally, this Sovereign wouldn't harm you. Those willing to follow me may come along."

"If you're unwilling, then by all means, follow that white bird instead."

With that, the Demonic Sovereign let out a cold snort.

His posture was clearly even more proud and haughty than the Empress's.

"That is not what I meant. Since that is the case, we shall go together."

The Empress pressed her lips together, too lazy to argue with him.

Before long, Swift Wind and Gluttonous, who had gone to scour the battlefield, flew back in high spirits.

"Fantastic! These..."

"Hey, wait! Where are you guys going? Wait for us! We just got here!"

Just as they landed, Gluttonous and Swift Wind saw the Empress and the Demonic Sovereign heading swiftly toward the south.

Only Little Cui's shouts remained echoing in the air.

"A storm is brewing! Hurry up and beat a retreat!"

"Damn it! Catch up!"

"Wait for us, hey!"

Cursing all the way, Gluttonous was soon left trailing at the very end, complaining bitterly.

Just as the Empress and her group had anticipated, at this very moment across the Crossing-Sea Realm, the beasts that had sensed the terrifying might of the Conquering Water Grand Array were all flocking toward the battlefield with a tacit understanding.

Everyone knew that the aftermath of a great battle was the prime opportunity to pick up scraps!

If they arrived too late, those bastards wouldn't even get to sip the broth!

As the lingering effects of the battlefield gradually dissipated, the sky regained its brightness, and the warm sun once again illuminated the earth.

Who could have guessed that it was already noon of the following day?

...

Beside a waterfall in the eastern mountain range of the Crossing-Sea Realm.

Water-Soothing Sect.

"My beloved disciple! My beloved disciple!"

"Those bastards deserve to die a thousand deaths! They actually drove, drove this old man to force Xiao Sheng to her death!"

"Even if this old man has to dig three feet into the earth, I will find those little beasts and tear them limb from limb!"

"Hear my order!"

In the inner courtyard of the sect, an elder with a youthful face and white hair—looking utterly grief-stricken and tear-soaked—suddenly turned vicious in his gaze.

The moment he spoke, several figures appeared in the courtyard, standing respectfully before him.

"Great Elder! We too are firmly resolved to avenge Senior Sister Huang! She was the most talented disciple our sect has ever produced, and the only one accepted by the Conquering Water Grand Array!"

The foremost man was similarly grief-stricken, his fists clenched so tightly they cracked.

His murderous intent soared to the heavens!

"All of you, arrange more men to go together. This old man gives you only ten days! If you fail to bring back their corpses, all of you shall face punishment under the sect's laws!"

"Understood, Great Elder!"

"Rest assured, Great Elder, with the Senior Brother leading the team, we will certainly accomplish the mission!"