"Given the current situation, even if we surrender, they won't let us go.
Let's all fight our way out of this encirclement together!"
The Sect Leader thought for a moment, then gritted his teeth and spoke.
"That's right.
If I were to surrender to the Liu Family, my fate would be truly miserable.
Better to make a stand!"
Yan Tianzong also declared clearly to the people of the Houtu Sect.
"Sect Leader, we can break out from underground!"
A grand elder whispered secretly to the Sect Leader.
"Yes.
Everyone, get ready. We'll break out from underground."
The Sect Leader nodded and lowered his voice as he spoke to the other high-level members of the Houtu Sect.
Everyone in the Houtu Sect cultivated earth-attributed techniques and was skilled in the Earth Escape Technique; this was a major advantage!
BOOM! BOOM!...
When the Liu Family forces attacked the Houtu Sect headquarters, they first encountered many formations. One after another, the formations were laid out according to the terrain and topography, all harnessing the earth's natural energy, and their power was not weak.
"You think a mere little sect like this can stop the footsteps of our Liu Family army?"
The black-clothed elder sneered as he strode into the Houtu Sect headquarters.
BOOM!...
With a single palm strike, he smashed a formation blocking his path into dust.
Although the power of these formations inside the Houtu Sect headquarters was decent, it was nothing to him!
"A Primordial Soul Realm expert!"
The high-level members of the Houtu Sect couldn't help but narrow their eyes, showing fear and wariness upon seeing this black-clothed elder.
Besides this black-clothed elder, there were three other Liu Family Primordial Soul Realm experts who also strode into the Houtu Sect headquarters, easily destroying formation after formation.
"Four Primordial Soul Realm experts have come altogether!"
The Houtu Sect Leader couldn't help but feel secretly alarmed.
Just at that moment.
Suddenly, the Sect Leader's expression shifted, and he took out a Message Jade Slip.
"It's a message from Su Ye!"
The Sect Leader was overjoyed.
Voice after voice transmitted from the Message Jade Slip, all regarding the Liu Family forces soon arriving and preparing to attack the Houtu Sect.
"A pity I received the message a bit too late.
Otherwise, escaping in advance would have spared us facing the Liu Family forces."
The Sect Leader smiled bitterly.
"Everyone, we definitely cannot protect the headquarters now!
Let's escape using Earth Escape!"
The Sect Leader cast a glance at the Liu Family forces and spoke to the other high-level members of the Houtu Sect.
By this time, more than half of the formations within the headquarters had already been broken.
Many members of the Houtu Sect had already begun fighting with the Liu Family forces.
As soon as the battle started, members of the Houtu Sect began to suffer casualties.
After all, the strength of Tianzhou's Liu Family far surpassed that of the Houtu Sect!
"Alright."
The other high-level members all nodded in agreement.
However, just as these high-level members of the Houtu Sect prepared to lead the sect's members in an underground escape...
"Haha…
I knew long ago that you Houtu Sect people are skilled in Earth Escape Techniques. How could I possibly not be prepared?
Esteemed Ancient Demon Race lords, please display your methods and seal off this patch of earth!"
Suddenly, the black-clothed elder leading the Liu Family laughed loudly.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Five old men appeared without a word, each appearing at a different position around the Houtu Sect headquarters.
Then, these five old men took out many green Formation Flags, their hands continuously waving. One after another, the green Formation Flags shot out and pierced into the ground.
These flags contained dense wood-attributed energy and law.
Among the Five Elements, Wood Overcomes Earth!
As these Formation Flags imbued with wood-attributed energy and law were continuously driven into the ground, the earth energy of this land began to be sealed and stagnate!
Under these circumstances, the members of the Houtu Sect simply could not utilize Earth Escape Techniques to flee!
"We're in serious trouble!"
Seeing this, the high-level members of the Houtu Sect couldn't help but feel their hearts sink.
If this land was sealed, the people of the Houtu Sect were doomed!
"Let me try!"
A grand elder's figure flashed as he burrowed into the ground.
Then, the next moment.
BOOM!...
A violent tremor transmitted up from underground.
The grand elder's figure shot back up from the earth, utterly disheveled.
His clothes were tattered and stained with mud, looking completely wretched.
"Sect Leader, there is wood-attributed energy and law everywhere underground. Using Earth Escape Techniques is impossible,"
the grand elder said in panic to the Sect Leader.
"Our Houtu Sect is finished."
Hearing this, the Sect Leader couldn't help but shake his head and sigh.
The other high-level members also wore expressions of utter despair.
With the Houtu Sect's strength, it was impossible to withstand the Liu Family army!
Just at that moment.
Under this very land, an Earth Dragon was speeding rapidly toward the Houtu Sect headquarters.
Ye Yunfei stood atop this Earth Dragon's head, having already released his Soul Power to sense the situation at the Houtu Sect headquarters.
"The Liu Family forces have indeed arrived!"
Ye Yunfei's expression darkened.
"Wood Overcomes Earth!
So, the ground under the Houtu Sect headquarters has already been sealed."
Ye Yunfei soon discovered this fact.
"But a mere sealing technique can't trouble me."
Ye Yunfei let out a cold laugh.
Not only was Ye Yunfei proficient in formations, he had also studied Geomancy.
After subduing two Earth Dragons, Ye Yunfei's skill in Geomancy was one level higher than even the Houtu Sect Leader's!
Soon, Ye Yunfei arrived underground beneath the Houtu Sect headquarters.
Although this patch of underground had been sealed, it didn't mean much to Ye Yunfei.
Because Ye Yunfei had cultivated the Jia Mu Qing Emperor Body, his own body contained a massive amount of wood-attributed energy!
"This wood-attributed energy and law can be used to cultivate the Nine Palaces Totem Wheel."
Ye Yunfei gave a faint smile.
ROAR!...
A Green Dragon charged out from behind Ye Yunfei, opening its draconic maw. Like a whale swallowing a river, it began absorbing the wood-attributed energy and law present within this sealed underground.
The Green Dragon within the Nine Palaces Totem Wheel needed to absorb wood-attributed energy to increase its strength!
Within moments.
The wood-attributed energy and law under this patch of land was completely absorbed by the Green Dragon.
The green Formation Flags were also casually collected by Ye Yunfei.
At this moment.
Above ground, within the Houtu Sect headquarters.
"Don't even think about escaping. There's no escape left for you.
Now, I'll give you one last chance.
All members of the Houtu Sect, kneel and surrender!
From now on, be slaves to our Liu Family.
If you do, you won't have to die.
Otherwise, I'll make sure you die with no place for burial!"
The black-clothed elder leading the Liu Family swept his gaze over the people of the Houtu Sect, speaking coldly.
"Blame Ye Yunfei for this; he's the one who harmed your Houtu Sect."
The black-clothed elder added.
By this time, all the formations within the Houtu Sect headquarters had been broken.
The members of the Houtu Sect were surrounded on all sides by Liu Family forces!
There truly was no way out!
The gazes of everyone in the Houtu Sect fell upon their Sect Leader.
"Everyone..."
The Sect Leader smiled bitterly.
"Sect Leader, we follow you.
You decide: should we fight, or surrender?"
A high-level member said.
"That's right, Sect Leader, we'll listen to you!"
The other members of the Houtu Sect also began shouting in unison.
The Sect Leader's gaze swept slowly across everyone present.
"Everyone, if we surrender, we'll be slaves of the Liu Family from now on.
Does anyone want to be a slave?"
The Sect Leader said.
Everyone from the Houtu Sect fell silent.
"I don't want to be a slave."
The Sect Leader said softly.
"We don't want to be slaves either!"
The Houtu Sect members roared in unison.
"Very good. I understand your decision.
Everyone, Ye Yunfei is our Houtu Sect's Holy Son. He is our pride, so I will not blame Ye Yunfei."
The Sect Leader declared clearly.
"We won't blame Ye Yunfei either!"
The Houtu Sect members once again roared in unison.
"Excellent! Now, let's fight these scum from the Liu Family!
Fight them to the death!"
The Sect Leader shouted fiercely.
"Fight to the death!"
One by one, the Houtu Sect members revealed expressions of grim determination, roaring with killing intent.
"Fine!
Since you wish to die, I'll grant your wish!"
The black-clothed elder leading the Liu Family gradually darkened his expression, speaking through clenched teeth.
Just at that moment.
"Sect Leader, we don't need to fight to the death.
These scum from the Liu Family aren't capable of harming us."
Suddenly, a voice rang out.
Then, two young men abruptly emerged from the ground, arriving before the Sect Leader.
"Su Ye and Du Di!"
The Sect Leader cried out in both shock and delight.