Nine Infant fled, accelerating with all its might, without stopping. It kept looking back at the Erhai Sea, fearing that Xu Fang and others would pursue it.
This incurred the displeasure of the Sun Moon Essence Wheels, which complained.
"What's wrong with this Nine Infant? You promised a full-out battle, and now you're just running away? Go back, you scoundrel!"
"Damn it, if this gets out, won't we be laughed to death by the primordial treasures?"
The Sun Moon Essence Wheels cursed Nine Infant incessantly. They had just been angered by that darned artifact of merit and virtue, and returning to Nine Infant's hands, they were ready for revenge.
However, Nine Infant had spoken so fiercely, and its escape speed was so rapid, that it hadn't even left them time to utter threats.
If this were to spread, how would the treasures of the Great Desolation look at them!
They truly had been blind to follow such a cowardly and blustering wretch as Nine Infant.
However, no matter how much they cursed, Nine Infant couldn't hear a single word. Seeing no figures pursuing from behind, it couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
"This is excellent. I almost met my end here."
"No, I must report to Your Majesty the Eastern Emperor immediately. This Phoenix Clan has powerful assistance, and the demon race cannot make any moves against them for now!"
Nine Infant muttered to itself, feeling the tremors of its two treasures, and spoke softly.
"You can feel the danger too, can't you? Indeed, you are treasures that are in sync with my heart!"
"Very well, let's leave this place quickly!"
The Sun Moon Essence Wheels didn't listen well, but as soon as they heard this, they began to tremble uncontrollably, as if the entire treasure was about to explode.
"Go to hell with your syncing of hearts! Syncing of what!"
"Useless Nine Infant, you just talk to yourself endlessly. If you were truly in sync with us, you'd turn around and let us go smash that artifact of merit!"
However, no matter how much they cursed, Nine Infant couldn't hear them. At this moment, it had accelerated again, eager to get away from this place and return to the demon race.
As for the demon race currently attacking the Phoenix Clan, Nine Infant couldn't spare a thought for them, treating them as expendable pawns.
If it were to go notify them now, and coincidentally encounter that fellow again, it wouldn't be too good!
And at this moment, at the Immortal Volcano.
The demon race knew nothing of being abandoned by Nine Infant. They were still relentlessly attacking the formation of the Immortal Volcano.
The demon general, along with the demon experts, led the charge.
As long as the formation was broken, the remaining few members of the Phoenix Clan would be no match for the demon race.
By then, Lord Nine Infant would have finished dealing with matters on the other side, and seeing their valiant efforts, would surely reward them greatly. Wouldn't that be splendid?
Thinking of this, the demon general became so excited that he couldn't contain himself, shouting loudly.
"Brothers, charge! The Phoenix Clan is about to be finished!"
"Break through the formation, and promotions and titles await you today!"
The demon race, hearing this, were also greatly energized, responding in unison.
"Indeed! The three clans fall, and our demon race rises, unstoppable!"
"A mere Phoenix Clan is but a decoration on the crown of our demon race's glory, charge!"
"The Phoenix Clan will eventually be annihilated, only our demon race will endure forever! Charge!"
The demon race shouted. In the past, the Phoenix Clan was the ruler of all flying creatures in the world, with all birds and beasts pledging allegiance to them.
Now, with the rise of the demon race, the title of overlord of the sky had also fallen to them.
As long as they swallowed or eradicated the Phoenix Clan today, they would be the legitimate inheritors of the avian lineage, unstoppable!
The morale of the demon race surged, their attacks became more ferocious, and their offensive grew increasingly intense. Naturally, the Phoenix Clan found it incredibly troublesome and struggled immensely.
Seeing this, the Great Elder of the Phoenix Clan quickly spoke to encourage his people.
"Everyone, pull yourselves together! Our Phoenix Clan is the true heir of the avian lineage. Does the demon race think they can claim this title without asking us?"
These words immediately ignited the fury of the Phoenix Clan.
"We refuse!"
"Indeed, where was this demon race when our Phoenix Clan contended for supremacy in heaven and earth?"
"Hmph! Do you think you can bully our Phoenix Clan because we are in decline? Then let me show you the might of our Phoenix Clan!"
The Phoenix Clan members responded to the Great Elder's words and fought back with all their might.
For them, this was not just a battle for honor, but a matter of the survival of the Phoenix Clan. How could they retreat!
However, even so, with the vast disparity in numbers and their righteous indignation, the Phoenix Clan still struggled to contend against the fanatical demon race.
Under the fierce assault of the demon race, the formation of the Immortal Volcano shook violently, emitting loud groans. It nearly collapsed countless times, only to be miraculously repaired by the Phoenix Clan members in the nick of time.
However, even with the Phoenix Clan members giving their all, they still couldn't bridge the enormous disadvantage. Finally, with a deafening roar, the formation of the Immortal Volcano violently trembled, cracks appearing all over the barrier, threatening to collapse at any moment.
"Haha!"
Seeing this, the demon general burst into laughter.
"The doom of the Phoenix Clan is at hand today, charge, all of you!"
The Phoenix Clan members looked at the myriad cracks on the Immortal Volcano, each desperately trying to repair them.
However, even though they were burning their vital blood without regard for the consequences, the cracks spread relentlessly, growing larger and larger.
Seeing this, despair welled up in the hearts of the Phoenix Clan members, and a single thought arose in their minds.
"Is our Phoenix Clan truly destined to be annihilated here today?"
They were unwilling, they were indignant, their hearts were filled with regret!
But what could they do? The Phoenix Clan now had no one who could turn the tide!
"Alas!"
Seeing this, the Great Elder of the Phoenix Clan sighed.
"We have done our best. Even if we die here today, we will have no regrets in the face of the Phoenix Clan's name, nor in the face of our Ancestor Phoenix!"
Upon hearing this, the Phoenix Clan members knew that the situation was dire and all that remained was a desperate fight. Their faces were filled with a look of resolute determination.
The demon general scoffed.
"To die without regrets? Heh heh! It's just the futile consolation of the dying."
"Brothers, follow me, trample the Immortal Volcano, and annihilate the Phoenix Clan!"
Since the Phoenix Clan refused to surrender even in such a predicament, there was nothing more to be said. They would all be sent to see Yuan Feng!
The demon race members laughed heartily. A fallen phoenix is worse than a chicken. This Phoenix Clan truly didn't know its place, still clinging to past glory.
After today, there will be no Phoenix Clan in the Great Desolation!
The Phoenix Clan members held their weapons, their divine abilities and spells held in readiness, awaiting the final battle.
The Phoenix Clan had once dominated the heavens and earth. Even in death, they would not surrender to this upstart demon race.
Now, only a desperate fight would allow them to uphold the honor of the Phoenix Clan!
Just then, a voice suddenly rang out.
"Insolent! Do you truly think our Phoenix Clan can be bullied by your demon race?"
"Those who offend our Phoenix Clan shall be killed without mercy!"
As this voice fell, three figures descended upon the battlefield, standing between the Phoenix Clan and the demon race. They hovered in the air, utterly unfazed by the dangers of the battlefield, as if no one else were present.