Chapter 1206: Powerless to Turn the Tide
At this moment, Bai Yuanhua stood in an inconspicuous corner of Snow Fox Mountain's peak, gazing at the crumbling mountain, his expression exceedingly grim.
Though violent energies continuously spread outwards from Snow Fox Mountain's summit, as a Demon Saint, he had no trouble whatsoever resisting these rampant forces.
When the Apotheosis Platform first appeared, he, consumed by inner rage, lashed out at the Spiritualists. However, when a Spiritualist King emerged from their ranks, his attack was immediately thwarted.
A full-blown battle did not erupt between the two sides, as he had only injured the Spiritualists, not directly slain them. Furthermore, the reason he offered was perfectly valid: "You've all come to my home to cause trouble, and you think I'm not allowed to strike back?"
As the Spiritualist King who first arrived at Snow Fox Mountain understood his primary objective for this journey, and given that Bai Yuanhua, a Demon Saint, was indeed not someone to be trifled with—having an additional enemy like him would do no good for his mission today—the Spiritualist King, after preventing Bai Yuanhua from further assaulting the Spiritualists, showed no intention of continuing the struggle against him.
Bai Yuanhua, too, had no desire for a life-and-death struggle with the Spiritualist King, as he harbored his own concerns. Thus, after being halted by the Spiritualist King, he indeed ceased attacking the Spiritualists. Yet, he did not immediately depart from Snow Fox Mountain. Instead, he remained in this secluded corner, witnessing everything that unfolded on Snow Fox Mountain's peak.
Upon the arrival of the Yin Division, they naturally discovered Bai Yuanhua, the Demon Saint. To enhance their combat power and gain another formidable ally, the Yin Division naturally extended an olive branch to Bai Yuanhua. However, Bai Yuanhua did not accept. He knew full well that once he accepted the Yin Division's invitation, he would stand in opposition to the Spiritualists. Given the current situation, if he were to side against the Spiritualists, whether he could leave Snow Fox Mountain alive would become an unknown.
Of course, choosing to side with the Spiritualists and contend against the Yin Division would naturally lead to no better outcome. To avoid getting embroiled in this grand war, he certainly wouldn't be foolish enough to pledge allegiance to any single party.
Bai Yuanhua took no sides, nor did he make a move against anyone from either faction during this time. He merely stood in a secluded corner of the mountain peak, witnessing the fierce conflict between the two sides, watching Snow Fox Mountain tremble under their clash.
If Snow Fox Mountain could be preserved, then after this battle, their White Fox Clan could still return to Snow Fox Mountain to thrive and multiply. Although he knew that preserving Snow Fox Mountain with his power alone was unlikely, that sliver of hope in his heart still urged him to try.
Initially, under his protection, Snow Fox Mountain indeed did not suffer much impact. However, as more and more Yin Officers and Spiritualists swarmed to the peak of Snow Fox Mountain to join the fray, he found it increasingly arduous to protect Snow Fox Mountain.
Currently, with the combat zone expanding, although only Life Soul realm experts and Spiritualist Kings remained at Snow Fox Mountain's peak, the destructive power unleashed by these formidable beings was exceptionally potent. Its impact on Snow Fox Mountain far exceeded the range Bai Yuanhua could protect. Even though he had exerted his full strength to shield Snow Fox Mountain, it still began to totter precariously.
Gazing at the collapsing Snow Fox Mountain, the last shred of hope in Bai Yuanhua's heart was shattered. Reality informed him that he alone could never protect Snow Fox Mountain, and as for making the Yin Division and the Spiritualists cease their fighting, that was even more impossible. Thus, at this moment, he was utterly disheartened, knowing that Snow Fox Mountain, the sacred land of their White Fox Clan, truly could not be saved.
This was a reality he could not accept, yet had no choice but to. That was why his expression was so exceedingly grim at this moment, even grimmer than when the Apotheosis Platform had first manifested above Snow Fox Mountain's peak.
Bai Yuanhua knew that in the current situation, he was powerless to turn the tide. After a sigh, his body vanished from where he stood. When he reappeared, he was already at the foot of Snow Fox Mountain.
"Alas, in the end, I must still leave this place."
Bai Yuanhua let out a helpless sigh, murmuring to himself, his voice thick with sorrow.
No sooner had his words fallen than a thunderous roar erupted from Snow Fox Mountain's peak. Then, under his gaze, the entire Snow Fox Mountain collapsed with a crash, sending massive amounts of rubble raining down from the sky.
This scene completely extinguished the last flicker of hope in Bai Yuanhua's heart. Faced with the torrent of rubble descending from the sky, his body vanished from his spot once more. However, he did not reappear near Snow Fox Mountain, seemingly vanishing into thin air, his destination unknown.
But according to the orders he had given during the White Fox Clan's retreat, he was likely going to seek out his clansmen. As for Snow Fox Mountain, the place where their White Fox Clan had once thrived, it had now completely become history. From this day forward, there would be no more Snow Fox Mountain in the New Beginning Realm. As for where the White Fox Clan would choose to settle and establish their new homeland, that remained unknown.
Bai Yuanhua's sudden disappearance was naturally sensed by the senior figures of both the Yin Division and the Spiritualists. However, none of them paid him any mind. To them, as long as Bai Yuanhua didn't impetuously join the opposing force, they wouldn't concern themselves with whatever he did. Besides, they currently had no inclination to inquire about Bai Yuanhua's affairs.
Snow Fox Mountain had collapsed, yet the Apotheosis Platform above remained utterly unscathed. Though the combatants below fought with earth-shattering intensity, and even Snow Fox Mountain, despite Bai Yuanhua's protection, couldn't avoid its fate of collapse, the Apotheosis Platform stood as impregnable as a fortress.
At this moment, Yang Haoran and Xu Meijing, fighting in concert, easily slew a Grand Spiritualist. Though this individual had not yet reached the late stage of their realm, they were a peak mid-stage expert. Yet, such an expert was simply no match for Yang Haoran and Xu Meijing.
Let alone the two of them working together; either of them could have easily slain this person individually. Including this Grand Spiritualist, Yang Haoran and Xu Meijing had now slain six Grand Spiritualists here.
The two of them had intended to keep a low profile, but slaying six Grand Spiritualists in such a relatively short span of time still drew the attention of the enemy's experts. A late-stage Golden Talisman Master and a late-stage Grand Spiritualist, after dispatching their own opponents, immediately eyed Yang Haoran and Xu Meijing as their new prey!
"Yang Haoran, Xu Meijing, I've heard that while you two haven't been Guardians for long, your strength is truly terrifying. I've always been skeptical of such rumors, so today, I wish to experience it firsthand!"
The one who spoke was a late-stage Grand Spiritualist. This individual was burly and muscular, giving off an aura of immense destructive power. From his words, it was clear he recognized Yang Haoran and Xu Meijing, and was full of doubt regarding their strength.
In truth, there was nothing strange about this. The entire Yin Division's Guardian roster consisted of only forty-five individuals. Their appearances, personalities, hobbies, and even more detailed information had long been acquired by hostile forces, so it was perfectly normal for this person to recognize Yang Haoran and Xu Meijing.
"Yang Haoran, last time my beloved apprentice tragically died at the hands of your people. Today, as his master, I shall exact vengeance for him! I will use the very same methods your people employed against my apprentice to deal with you today!"
After the Grand Spiritualist, the Golden Talisman Master also spoke. However, the former's tone carried disdain and disbelief, indicating an intent to directly clash with Yang Haoran and Xu Meijing. The latter's tone, conversely, was laced with fury and venomous malice, though this rage and malice were directed entirely at Yang Haoran.
As they spoke, neither of them delayed their actions. The moment their voices rang out, both launched their attacks. Originally, both had targeted Yang Haoran. However, since the Talisman Master was, after all, an ally of the Spiritualists, and the Grand Spiritualist could discern that this Golden Talisman Master harbored profound hatred for Yang Haoran, he yielded Yang Haoran to the Golden Talisman Master, choosing Xu Meijing as his own target of attack.
In their initial exchange, although the Grand Spiritualist and the Golden Talisman Master did not use their full power, they still employed seventy to eighty percent of their strength. After all, both Yang Haoran and Xu Meijing had considerable reputations. Despite their dismissive words, deep down, they were quite wary of the two.
Conversely, Yang Haoran and Xu Meijing handled the two's attacks with ease. However, to avoid attracting the attention of even stronger enemies, though they didn't communicate verbally, they tacitly feigned a look of strenuous effort, as if they were no match for the pair. This filled their opponents with both delight and a sense of vindication, even leading them to mentally pass a death sentence on Yang Haoran and Xu Meijing.
What those two didn't know, however, was that neither Yang Haoran nor Xu Meijing were focusing their attention on them at all. Instead, while fending off their attacks, they intermittently cast glances towards the Apotheosis Platform.
Prior to today, neither of them had ever witnessed the true Apotheosis Platform. Now, finally seeing it with their own eyes, the shock in their hearts was immense. Although they had occasionally observed the Apotheosis Platform during the preceding battle, no matter how many times or how closely they looked, the profound awe in their hearts did not diminish; rather, it intensified with each glance.
Just as the two involuntarily stole glances at the Apotheosis Platform, the space at the platform's edge suddenly ripped open forcefully. A figure emerged from the spatial rift. After stepping out, this person merely cast a casual glance at the intense battle raging below, then transformed into a streak of black light, shooting rapidly towards the very top of the Apotheosis Platform.
Although the combatants below the Apotheosis Platform were fiercely battling their opponents, their attention on the Apotheosis Platform had not waned. This was because the Apotheosis Platform was their primary concern. Thus, when this individual appeared at the edge of the Apotheosis Platform, they immediately sensed it. And as their gazes turned towards this person, they happened to witness the sight of them shooting rapidly towards the Apotheosis Platform's summit. Everyone's expressions instantly changed dramatically!
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