“Mother, Xiao Fei, you two continue. I'll hold them off for you!”
Ye Yunfei transmitted via Sound Transmission.
Then, Ye Yunfei intended to summon all the Half-Emperor experts from within the Heavenly Dao Tower.
Boom…!
The Vermilion Bird Skeleton suddenly erupted with a powerful energy pressure that swept out in all directions.
Ahh…!
Many weaker members of the Miao Clan were instantly killed by the shockwave, letting out screams of agony.
Bang! Bang!…
Many more Miao Clan members were blasted away by this terrifying energy.
Even those Half-Emperor experts faced this dreadful energy pressure with trepidation in their hearts, retreating step by step.
Even the old Wizard was forced back several steps!
“How can this be?!”
The old Wizard's face was full of shock and indignation. He had just mutated, merging with a large number of Half-Emperor experts, and was at the peak of his terrifying power. Yet, he never imagined he would be forced back by the energy radiating from that Vermilion Bird Skeleton.
Only Xiao Fei and Miao Ziqiong stood motionless beside the skeleton, seemingly unaffected.
This is bad!
Seeing Xiao Fei and Miao Ziqiong standing there by the Vermilion Bird Skeleton as if they were meditating, everyone inwardly groaned with dismay.
It was abundantly clear that the skeleton was treating Miao Ziqiong and Xiao Fei with extreme favor!
“It seems Miao Ziqiong and Miao Xiaofei have gained the recognition of that Vermilion Bird Skeleton!”
Someone couldn't help but shout.
“You two vile wenches! How dare you try to take the Vermilion Bird Skeleton from me? DIE!”
Da Wangye could simply not accept this. There was nothing he desired more than to obtain the legacy and bloodline of this skeleton. How could he possibly allow others to intervene?
Especially two women he had always looked down upon!
Da Wangye waved his hand, leading his subordinates as they charged forward once more.
The other Miao Clan members, including the old Wizard, also rushed toward the skeleton simultaneously.
Rumble…!
The Vermilion Bird Skeleton seemed provoked, letting out a deafening roar.
Then, under the astonished gazes of the crowd, a divine, radiant phantom of a Vermilion Bird appeared. From its ethereal state, it continuously solidified, transforming into a scarlet Vermilion Bird blazing with fiery light, its entire form bathed in a sea of flames.
Boom!
With the appearance of this Vermilion Bird, a terrifying pressure erupted forth, seemingly emanating from the primordial eras, vast enough to sweep through the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, expanding like an ocean.
Bang! Bang! Bang!…
Miao Clan members were sent flying one after another like fallen leaves in an autumn wind. Even those Half-Emperor experts were not spared, each blasted backward.
Even Da Wangye and the other Perfected Half-Emperors couldn't maintain their footing, staggering back dozens of steps before barely steadying themselves.
The old Wizard was also forced to retreat several steps, letting out a series of furious roars.
“This skeleton is mine!
I must obtain it!”
The old Wizard roared with unwillingness, straining to move forward with all his might.
Boom!
Before he could even get close, the brilliantly radiant Vermilion Bird swept a claw toward him.
Bang!
The old Wizard was actually sent flying, crashing down some distance away.
Seeing this scene, even Ye Yunfei was startled. He hurriedly retreated with his Half-Emperor subordinates, moving away from the Vermilion Bird.
“Excellent!
With the protection of this Vermilion Bird, mother and Xiao Fei are safe!”
Gazing at the Vermilion Bird with its terrifying aura, Ye Yunfei felt a stir of excitement.
Even the old Wizard was no match for this creature. One could imagine how terrifyingly powerful it was.
“Damn it!”
Da Wangye and Second Prince glared at the Vermilion Bird and the figures of Miao Ziqiong and Xiao Fei standing beside the skeleton, their faces so dark they seemed ready to drip water. Yet, the Vermilion Bird's power was too fearsome; with their strength, they simply couldn't get close.
Roar…!
Unwilling to give up, the old Wizard charged forward again.
But before he could even land two strikes, the Vermilion Bird's claw blasted him away once more, sending him crashing into the distance.
“This Vermilion Bird's combat power is almost at the level of a Heavenly Emperor!”
Ye Yunfei observed, secretly shocked.
This Vermilion Bird had died countless eons ago. That it could still retain such terrifying power even now was an indication of just how dreadful its strength must have been in life!
“It looks like the mother-daughter pair, Miao Xiaofei and Miao Ziqiong, will obtain this Vermilion Bird Skeleton's bloodline and inheritance!”
Someone yelled out.
Waves of envious and jealous gazes turned toward Miao Ziqiong and Xiao Fei.
The majority of the Miao Clan members felt utterly aggrieved.
Everyone knew the immense value of that Vermilion Bird Skeleton, but now they could only watch, unable to lay a finger on it.
“No!
How can this be happening?!
Why would that skeleton recognize those two vile wenches?!
This skeleton should be mine!”
Da Wangye gnashed his teeth, his face twisted with rage.
“Everyone! Let us join forces to resist that Vermilion Bird! Even if we cannot obtain the skeleton, we absolutely cannot allow those two vile women to get it!”
Da Wangye suddenly bellowed, beginning to enter a state of frenzied fury.
Originally, he thought for sure that this Vermilion Bird Skeleton would belong to him. Before entering, the old Wizard had promised him that he would spare no effort to help him find the skeleton and refine it.
But now this was the outcome!
He felt as if a bucket of cold water had been dumped over his head, chilling him to the bone!
“He's right!
Let's all charge together!”
The old Wizard also roared, taking the lead as he charged toward the Vermilion Bird Skeleton.
“Let's go!
Everyone, forward!”
Da Wangye howled, rushing forward as well.
A large group of Miao Clan experts also charged ahead.
Facing the Vermilion Bird Skeleton, no one could remain calm. As long as there was the slightest sliver of hope, no one was willing to give up!
The Vermilion Bird seemed angered, letting out a piercing cry that shot straight up into the clouds.
Rumble…!
The Vermilion Bird spread its wings and charged toward the crowd. Its overwhelming, tangible energy pressure swept forth like a vast ocean.
Bang! Bang! Bang!…
Most Miao Clan members couldn't withstand it for even a second, directly sent flying.
Then, the Half-Emperor experts were also blasted away.
Finally, the Perfected Half-Emperors, each roaring with rage, tried to hold their ground. Yet, moments later, they all rapidly retreated.
Rumble…!
Finally, the Vermilion Bird turned its assault toward the old Wizard. Within just a few moves, it slammed him and sent him flying far away, crashing down in the distance.
A whole horde of living beings had joined forces to assault the Vermilion Bird, and in the blink of an eye, all of them had been blasted back without exception!
This time, everyone finally realized—with their strength, they were absolutely no match for this Vermilion Bird!
“You damned beast!
Perish!”
Only the old Wizard, stubbornly refusing to concede, charged back yet again. This time, he took out several Emperor Treasures, activating them all simultaneously to attack the Vermilion Bird together.
This old Wizard could activate several Emperor Treasures at once; whether in energy or technique, it was astonishingly formidable.
Of course, even after activating these Emperor Treasures, he couldn't truly unleash the full combat power of the Emperor level.
But their might was already absolutely terrifying. The average Half-Emperor expert would probably be annihilated instantly before him.
Rumble…!
Faced with several Emperor Treasures, the Vermilion Bird showed not the slightest fear, charging forward to do battle with the old Wizard.
This time, they exchanged over a dozen blows.
After more than ten moves,
Bang!
The old Wizard was blasted away once again, spitting out mouthfuls of blood in succession.
Clearly, he was injured this time!
“Brother, good news! Mother and I have started to receive the inheritance and bloodline of this skeleton!”
It was at this moment that Ye Yunfei received Xiao Fei's excited Sound Transmission.