Chapter 147: The Escape Officially Begins

As early as the moment Mu Baiyun pushed Ji Yao behind him, Ji Yao had already activated the array disk. She then produced a previously acquired thunder-attribute sword talisman, which vanished simultaneously along with the array patterns piercing into the ground.

Therefore, the initial sword Qi that struck the early-stage Nascent Soul demonic cultivator was unleashed by that sword talisman, aided by the formation. The only unexpected variable was perhaps the sudden surge of lightning spiritual energy.

Mu Baiyun recognized the distinction at a glance. Although the sword talisman belonged to him, the preemptive lightning spiritual energy contained within it did not, and moreover, it felt somewhat familiar.

Yet, circumstances did not permit him to ponder further at that time; letting such a prime opportunity slip away would have been thoroughly inexcusable.

The Heavenly Star Disk soared into the air, hovering above Mu Baiyun alone. Array patterns surged and circulated, converging upon the hand with which he gripped the Thunder-Listening Sword.

The sword strike, which he had long since begun secretly charging, was now unleashed with his full might. Devoid of any superfluous motions, it carried the momentum of ten thousand jun of thunder and an indomitable, forward-striving resolve as it hurtled toward the immobilized demonic cultivator.

Amplified by Ji Yao’s array, the might of this sword strike was magnified by half, yielding remarkably astonishing results. Though it failed to completely annihilate the adversary, it utterly destroyed the foe's physical body, ensuring the threat was neutralized for the short term.

One might say this sword strike was executed jointly by Mu Baiyun and Ji Yao, their coordination flawless. However, the expenditure of energy for both of them following this single strike was immense.

Consequently, the voice of the remaining demonic cultivator undoubtedly transformed into the gravest threat of the moment. Without further hesitation in her heart, Ji Yao slapped on a concealing escaping talisman, covered Mu Baiyun's eyes with her hand, and pulled him into the Sumeru Space.