With Xu Fang holding his ground and suppressing the mighty ones, Zhen Yuanzi and others took the opportunity to exact revenge on the assembled powerhouses.
Weren't these great beings previously overwhelming them with sheer numbers? Now the tables had turned, and since they had initiated the conflict, it was only natural for them to finish it.
Under their concerted efforts, many of the mighty ones were soon taken down, perishing without even realizing it.
However, as the aura of slaughter permeated the battlefield, the remaining powerhouses sensed a mortal danger and began to stir.
They watched as Zhen Yuanzi and his group wreaked havoc like wolves and tigers, while the mighty ones before them stood stunned, their defenses down, and were easily dispatched.
"What's happening? How did it come to this?"
"Wait! Don't you feel like we missed something? Did we just take a nap?"
"I don't know. I still feel dizzy. Can you help me, fellow Daoist!"
The awakened powerhouses were astounded to see Zhen Yuanzi and his companions engaged in such a one-sided massacre.
Why were those few in front so foolish, standing idly without resistance? They were formidable beings of heaven and earth, yet they died so silently?
However, they could no longer ponder these questions, for even after waking, they found their movements sluggish and their bodies slow, as if under some debilitating effect.
At the same time, they felt a sense of dizziness, as if all they wanted to do was sleep.
Seeing the mighty ones just waking up only to become drowsy again, Kun Peng's heart leaped. He instantly recalled something and quickly erected a barrier with his divine power, shouting loudly.
"This is the influence of Xu Fang's magic treasures on our minds! Hurry up and come here! Don't just stand there waiting to be harvested like leeks!"
Kun Peng had experienced this very situation when he sought revenge against Xu Fang that day. Seeing this now, he naturally understood that Xu Fang was playing tricks with his treasures again!
He had deeply suffered from them back then, and now that these troublesome magic treasures were bolstered by numerous others, they were even more irresistible. Kun Peng could only hastily call for help.
His words immediately startled the assembled mighty ones. Without further ado, they frantically exerted their full strength and flew towards Kun Peng.
Upon entering the divine power barrier, these powerhouses felt a surge of clarity, and the oppressive force that had been subtly suppressing them vanished.
Seeing this, how could they not understand what was happening? They immediately began to curse loudly.
"Damn it! We've all fallen prey to Xu Fang's scheme!"
"Vile! This magic treasure formation is impossible to guard against; it's utterly treacherous!"
"Now is not the time for complaints! Hurry and think of a solution!"
While channeling their divine power to help Kun Peng maintain the barrier against the might of the surrounding magic treasures, the mighty ones observed the scene outside. Zhen Yuanzi and his group had transformed into gods of slaughter, weaving through the dazed powerhouses, constantly reaping lives.
Even weaker beings like the Golden-Winged Great Peng and Ao Xue were fighting covered in blood, sending mighty ones whose cultivation and strength far surpassed theirs to their deaths.
Witnessing this, the mighty ones felt a chill run down their spines and were filled with indignation. One mighty one furiously declared.
"Hateful! To dare bully us like this! I will make them know that great beings are not to be trespassed upon!"
However, as the words fell, no one responded. The mighty ones remained silent, their gazes focused.
Outside were all of Xu Fang's magic treasures, radiating their bizarre and powerful energy. If they rashly ventured out, even with precautions, they would be unable to resist, only to end up like before.
The mighty one who had spoken quietly retreated.
Now was not the time for chivalry. Going out meant unpredictable danger; it was better for a fellow Daoist to die than for oneself.
Yet, if they watched idly, the mighty ones outside would eventually be wiped out, and their own doom would be sealed.
When Zhen Yuanzi and his group finished off the unlucky few, their turn would come.
Thinking of this, the mighty ones couldn't help but look to Kun Peng and speak.
"Fellow Daoist Kun Peng, what shall we do?"
"Yes, Fellow Daoist Kun Peng, hurry and think of a plan, or we will all perish."
"Don't argue! Let our resourceful and wise Fellow Daoist Kun Peng speak!"
The mighty ones pinned their hopes on Kun Peng. In their eyes, Kun Peng had clearly experienced Xu Fang's methods before and had survived to stand here, so he must have a countermeasure.
Thus, they asked with urgency, their flattery and compliments not lacking.
Kun Peng did not disappoint. After accepting the fawning of the mighty ones, a smug look appeared on his face, and under their expectant gazes, he spoke.
"What's so difficult about this? Magic treasures only unleash their power when held by their master."
"As the saying goes, to catch a thief, first catch their king. Why don't we attempt a decapitation strike?"
As Kun Peng spoke, he pointed his finger upwards.
The mighty ones listened to Kun Peng's words and followed the direction of his finger, seeing Xu Fang standing above the battlefield, surveying everything. They immediately understood.
"Indeed, indeed! Fellow Daoist Kun Peng's words are most reasonable. I agree!"
"This magic treasure formation relies entirely on Xu Fang's maintenance. As long as we kill Xu Fang, everything will naturally resolve itself!"
"Then what are we waiting for? Let's act immediately and let this Xu Fang perish without a burial place!"
The mighty ones understood Kun Peng's intention was to kill Xu Fang.
This magic treasure formation relied entirely on Xu Fang's maintenance. Once Xu Fang died, the formation would naturally collapse.
And at this moment, they still had over a dozen mighty ones alive, maintaining a numerical advantage over Xu Fang's side.
Zhen Yuanzi and his group might seem unstoppable now, but once they lost the advantage of the magic treasures and without Xu Fang's assistance, wouldn't the situation revert to the original scenario of overwhelming numbers?
No sooner said than done, the mighty ones hesitated no longer and immediately unleashed their full power, with countless streams of divine energy surging towards the magic power barrier.
"Rise!"
Kun Peng shouted, and the mighty ones struck in unison. The magic power barrier erupted with dazzling light, and a powerful aura rippled outward, even shaking off the power of the magic treasures clinging to its surroundings.
After all, it was the combined effort of many mighty ones, extraordinary and not to be underestimated.
Following this, the magic power barrier instantly ascended, soaring rapidly towards Xu Fang above.
Catch the thief, catch the king! Break the formation, kill Xu Fang!
The mighty ones now had only one thought: to directly impact Xu Fang with this magic power barrier.
Even if they couldn't kill Xu Fang with the impact, simply knocking him away would cause the magic treasure formation to fail!
Zhen Yuanzi and his companions, seeing the sudden burst of light in the field and a large luminous mass hurtling directly towards Xu Fang, were instantly filled with alarm!