For cultivators, the consequences of "self-detonating the Nascent Soul" are extremely dire.
The Nascent Soul condenses the three souls and seven spirits, all essence, energy, and spirit.
Once the Nascent Soul is annihilated, the cultivator's three souls and seven spirits are instantly destroyed, making even "reincarnation and re-cultivation" impossible; it is true annihilation of form and spirit!
Therefore, despite many cultivators shouting fiercely and repeatedly threatening to "self-detonate their Nascent Souls."
In reality, few cultivators dare to do so.
It is even rarer for an exceptional figure like "Tie Shan Kao," who, upon disagreement, immediately resorted to "self-detonating his Nascent Soul."
The assembled "Imperial Court Cultivators" never dreamed that "Tie Shan Kao" would be so resolute!
They were already too late to stop him.
A blinding, dazzling light erupted from "Tie Shan Kao's" lower abdomen.
In the blink of an eye, his entire being transformed into a massive sphere of spiritual energy.
Rumble!
The power of the "self-detonated Nascent Soul" erupted fully.
World-destroying!
From afar, an explosive mushroom cloud slowly rose.
The surrounding "Imperial Court Cultivators" all suffered.
Especially the two "Imperial Court Cultivators" responsible for guarding "Tie Shan Kao," who had no time to escape and bore the brunt of the explosion's core power.
They couldn't even let out a grunt before their physical bodies were instantly destroyed by the explosion's might, and their Nascent Souls were severely wounded, their spiritual light dimming, on the verge of collapse.
As for the other "Imperial Court Cultivators," their "Dao Soldiers and Dao Generals" played their part, and layers of "spiritual light sky screens" rose to resist the explosion's power.
Although they were shaken and stumbled, they did not suffer any significant injuries.
However, the entire "Imperial Court army" was in chaos and temporarily unable to mount an effective offensive.
This is an excellent opportunity!
Now is the time, escape quickly!
Elder Jing Yuan, though heartbroken, understood Tie Shan Kao's profound intentions.
The Sect Master used the extreme method of "self-detonating his Nascent Soul" precisely to buy them a sliver of survival. They had to cherish it and not betray the Sect Master's sacrifice.
"Go, let's go!"
Elder Jing Yuan said in a low voice.
Elder Dai Heng and Elder Chang Hai were grief-stricken but prioritized the greater good, following Elder Jing Yuan back to Old Jun Peak.
At this moment, the "Seven Lords of Old Jun Peak" had already prepared three "giant spiritual ships," and most of the cultivators had boarded them. The remaining "Old Jun Peak Cultivators" were continuously evacuating to the giant spiritual ships.
"Hurry, we need to leave here!"
Elder Jing Yuan spoke with a somber tone.
Wen De Gong, one of the Seven Lords of Old Jun Peak, asked.
"Elder Brother Jing Yuan, where are we going now?"
Elder Jing Yuan's gaze was deep as he looked towards the east and spoke in a low voice.
"To the East Wilderness Mountain Range, to seek refuge from a senior!"
Elder Jing Yuan, of course, did not know this "certain senior," but these were the "last words" left by Tie Shan Kao before his self-detonation. Elder Jing Yuan regarded them as Old Jun Peak's final lifeline!
In the current situation, with the formidable and overbearing "Imperial Court army," "Old Jun Peak" was powerless to resist and could only flee to seek protection.
Alas, I hope this "senior" can truly protect us "Old Jun Peak," Elder Jing Yuan thought to himself.
Just then, an unexpected event occurred.
A furious, murderous roar, filled with immense killing intent, suddenly rang out.
"You trash, want to leave? Impossible! All of you, leave your lives behind!"
The clouds in the sky were violently torn apart as a "black dragon dharma image" a thousand zhang long, exuding boundless killing intent and ferocious malevolence, charged down.
The might displayed by this "black dragon phantom" was many times stronger than the previous "white bone dragon dharma image."
The entire dharma image was solid and powerful, existing between the ethereal and the real!
At the forehead of the dharma image, Zhang Xin Zheng led three thousand "black dragon Dao Soldiers," arrayed in formation, charging with imposing momentum.
Rumble!
Bang!
The "black dragon dharma image" was too ferocious. With just one charge, the "Old Jun Peak's" protective mountain array was completely shattered.
The elders responsible for operating the "protective mountain array" suffered severe backlash, with several elders' physical bodies directly exploding, and their Nascent Souls also severely wounded, becoming dim and lifeless, collapsing to the ground.
The ferocity of the "black dragon dharma image" was truly terrifying!
The "Old Jun Peak Cultivators" fell into deep despair.
Although they did not fear death, this "despair of being powerless against a strong enemy" almost drove them mad.
Damn it!
At this critical juncture, a clear laughter rang out.
"Imperial court jackals, Old Jun Peak will never surrender!"
"The cultivators of Old Jun Peak can die standing, but will never live kneeling!"
"Come, fight!"
...
Everyone saw Elder Jing Yuan, Elder Dai Heng, and Elder Chang Hai step forward, blocking the path of the "black dragon dharma image," protecting Old Jun Peak behind them.
Though their figures were not imposing, they now stood like three towering, majestic peaks, firmly defending Old Jun Peak.
If the imperial court jackals wanted to harm Old Jun Peak, they would have to step over their corpses.
Roar! Roar! Roar!
Zhang Xin Zheng was about to explode with rage!
Three ignorant old fools dared to block his path. Good, he would send them to hell now!
"All troops, attack!"
Zhang Xin Zheng roared, ordering a full assault.
The three thousand "black dragon Dao Soldiers" behind him, well-trained, let out a roar and launched their fiercest offensive.
Kill, kill, kill!
The "black dragon dharma image" roared to the sky, carrying terrifying might, and ferociously descended.
Its massive form seemed poised to suppress the entire world!
Too terrifying!
Too powerful!
Simply irresistible!
However, the "Three Elders of Old Jun Peak" showed no fear.
Elder Jing Yuan even let out a hearty laugh, saying to the other two.
"Two junior brothers, your elder brother will go first!"
Elder Dai Heng and Elder Chang Hai bowed to Elder Jing Yuan.
"Senior brother, rest assured, we will follow shortly!"
Elder Jing Yuan smiled casually and soared upwards.
This time, he didn't even use the "summoning technique," but flew alone towards the "black dragon dharma image."
Though thousands of men stood in my way, I shall go forth!
Before the thousand-zhang-long "black dragon dharma image," Elder Jing Yuan's small figure was like an insignificant speck of sesame. However, to the "Old Jun Peak Cultivators," Elder Jing Yuan's figure now appeared so tall and majestic.
"Elder!"
"Elder!"
"Elder!"
...
Amidst the calls, Elder Jing Yuan's body exploded, transforming into the most brilliant, most magnificent spiritual light.
Rumble!
Elder Jing Yuan had self-detonated his Nascent Soul!