Chapter 4008: Zhao Hong's Defeat

Faced with the Saints of the Mysterious Cavern, even Chu Feng was at a loss for what to do.

In his urgency, he turned his gaze toward the barrier gate once more.

He had only meant to check how much longer the barrier gate could hold.

But when he looked, he found that Zhao Hong's figure had already appeared within the gate.

However, Zhao Hong's condition was far from optimistic.

Zhao Hong had... lost an arm.

And judging by the pained expression on her face, it was clear that her injuries were far more than mere physical damage.

Her soul had suffered devastating harm as well.

Meanwhile, the Sect Master of the Myriad Gates Sect stood completely unscathed.

Their battle moments ago had been earth-shattering, and everyone knew that neither side had held anything back.

Now, with Zhao Hong gravely wounded, the conclusion was plain for all to see.

Though both possessed the cultivation of a Fourth Rank Supreme,

Zhao Hong was clearly no match for the Sect Master of the Myriad Gates Sect.

"I'm truly sorry, but I have no choice. Forgive me."

As Chu Feng spoke, the Nine Dragon Saint Robe surged forth from his body. Immediately after, his formation techniques released from within him and instantly enveloped the Saints of the Mysterious Cavern.

Under this pressure, every member of the Saints of the Mysterious Cavern was bound by Chu Feng's formation techniques, unable to move.

Having deployed his aura, Chu Feng forcibly snatched the golden figurine from the hands of the Saints of the Mysterious Cavern's leader.

"Brother Shura, wait a moment."

Seeing that Chu Feng was about to leave, the leader of the Saints of the Mysterious Cavern hurriedly called out.

"If you insist on going, then let us go with you."

"If you try to wield its power alone, you'll never be able to withstand the backlash. When it comes for you, you will absolutely perish."

"We can help you. Our brothers can bear that power for you, and then transfer all of it into your body."

"That way, even if the backlash arrives, we brothers can share the burden with you."

"No matter how powerful the backlash is, you shouldn't die."

When the leader of the Saints of the Mysterious Cavern finished speaking, warmth stirred in Chu Feng's heart.

However, he did not accept. Instead, he said, "This binding formation of mine is linked to the barrier gate. Once the gate disappears, the formation will dissipate."

Having said that, Chu Feng grasped the golden figurine and stepped through the barrier gate.

He had refused the Saints of the Mysterious Cavern's kindness.

Going to save Zhao Hong was his own decision, and it had nothing to do with the Saints of the Mysterious Cavern.

Chu Feng naturally did not want them to share in the risk.

Moreover, that risk could very well mean death.

...

"Zhao Hong, is this all you have?"

"The you of old was never this weak."

"It seems that after your rebirth, rather than growing stronger, your talent has actually diminished."

"Sigh. When you came seeking revenge, I thought you had become truly powerful. You saw it yourself — I was actually a little frightened by you just now."

"Who would have thought you'd be this pathetic. You've truly disappointed me beyond measure."

The Sect Master of the Myriad Gates Sect looked at Zhao Hong with mocking contempt.

Whoosh—

Suddenly, golden light surged, and Zhao Hong struck once more.

The Sect Master of the Myriad Gates Sect showed no mercy either, moving to meet her head-on.

But this time, their clash lasted only an instant before coming to a stop.

When the crowd looked again, the Myriad Gates Dragon Sword in the Sect Master's hand had already pierced through Zhao Hong's body.

Moreover, the Myriad Gates Dragon Sword was entwined with lightning.

That lightning flowed through the blade into Zhao Hong's body, spreading across every inch of her.

Zhao Hong appeared to have lost the strength to fight, her face a mask of agony.

Yet she endured it. Though everyone could see plainly on her face just how much pain she was in,

she did not let out a single wail. She clenched her teeth and forced herself to withstand the torment that ravaged her entire body.

"Zhao Hong, for the sake of our past, if you hand over the Reincarnation Pearl, I will leave your corpse intact," the Sect Master of the Myriad Gates Sect said to her.

Even now, he was still coveting that Reincarnation Pearl.

"Keep dreaming."

The resolve in Zhao Hong's eyes left no room for doubt — she would never surrender, even in death.

"Still the same stubborn temperament from before. Always one to refuse the easy path and choose suffering."

The Sect Master of the Myriad Gates Sect let out a cold laugh.

Zzzzzt—