Faced with the sudden strike, Bai Ye's face turned pale, a deep instinctual fear causing her hair to stand on end.

"Dodge? It's too late!"

Bai Ye gritted her teeth, her gaze firming with resolve. Her white martial domain erupted in light, summoning a massive turtle shell that emanated a heavy aura. Just then, the green beam struck.

The green and white lights collided, momentarily holding before erupting in a violent explosion. The spider monster, still unable to evade, was obliterated, its limbs scattered everywhere.

The white turtle shell dimmed visibly under the fierce green impact.

"Chirp"!!"Tuan Tuan cried out from above, shocked by the rapid turn of events, unable to assist.

Cracking sounds echoed from the shell, tiny fractures appearing at first, but soon widening to the size of fingers before it shattered completely.

The ground trembled as debris flew, and the area was engulfed in green light.

In response, the golden giant bird let out a long cry, and twenty streams of spiritual energy were drawn from the inner spiritual veins.

The golden energy surged and integrated into the now listless golden giant bird. Instantly, its energy revitalized, its eyes shining with vigor, and its feathers gleaming with a cold brilliance.

As it spread its wings, brilliant feathers burst forth, the radiant golden light clashing with the green magic of the cyclopean beast.

An immense energy storm erupted, uprooting trees and crushing hundreds of magic creatures within a three-hundred-meter radius.

The chaotic tide of energy enveloped both the beast and the spirit, vibrant lights swirling—green and gold clashing in a relentless battle.

Surrounded magic creatures were forced back, away from the protective formation.

The disciples at the mountain gate stared in shock.

Once the magic creatures retreated, Liu Hongying called out to Wang Hu, rushing toward the formation's outer edge.

"Senior sister, second senior brother, where are you going?"

"It's dangerous outside; come back!"

The disciples and their families shouted, but the two seemed deaf to their pleas.

Outside the formation, Liu Hongying and Wang Hu approached a massive pit, staring into the dark opening with urgency.

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"Junior brother, you stay up here and guard while I go down to find Sister Bai. If any magic creature approaches, just shout and run back!"

"No, senior sister, I should go down, you stay here!"Wang Hu replied cautiously, glancing around.

"Are you looking for trouble?"Liu Hongying puffed up her cheeks, glaring at Wang Hu.

"Uh"then be careful, senior sister."Wang Hu scratched his head sheepishly.

In the dark pit, Liu Hongying descended swiftly, channeling her spiritual energy as she called out softly.

"Bai Ye... Bai Ye..."

After several calls, silence met her, and a sinking feeling filled her.

She began digging into the earth, using her immense strength as a seventh-tier Bone Refinement warrior to excavate quickly.

"Keep digging! I must not have gone deep enough!"Liu Hongying urged herself, determined despite her mounting anxiety.

"Senior sister, the situation doesn't look good; the magic creatures are stirring!"Wang Hu's voice warned from above.

Liu Hongying's eyes reddened; she had searched thoroughly but found no sign of Bai Ye.

"Just keep digging!"she insisted, frustration creeping in as she continued to dig.

"Senior sister, hurry up! Magic creatures are coming!"

"Senior sister!"

Wang Hu's voice was laced with panic, prompting Liu Hongying to abandon her stubbornness and retreat.

"I know!"she shouted back, scrambling upward, her eyes catching a glimmer.

Liu Hongying's heart raced as she turned, focusing on the light reflecting off the earth.

"A reflection?"

"Bai Ye?!"

Joy surged through her as she rushed forward, using her spiritual energy to dig frantically.

Moments later, a white skirt emerged from the dirt.

"I found you!"

Liu Hongying exhaled in relief, quickly pulling Bai Ye from the earth and ascending.

"Junior brother, why are you just standing there... hurry and run!"

As they returned to the formation, the crowd finally understood their earlier departure.

Bai Ye's face was ghastly pale, eyes closed, breathing weak, resembling a flickering candle ready to extinguish.

Everyone felt helpless, unsure of what to do.

Old Chen pushed through the crowd, approaching Bai Ye and taking her delicate wrist to check her pulse.

"Old Chen, how is Bai Ye's condition?"Liu Hongying asked, her eyes wide with hope.

"Her meridians are severed, organs misaligned, foundation destroyed... this..."

Old Chen's hand trembled slightly, his expression grave.

"Impossible!"

"How could this happen?!"

"Waaah! Sob!"

"The elder... sob!"

The disciples gasped, disbelief filling the air, some female disciples even breaking into tears.

Despite their short time together, the elder had been attentive and caring, embodying a beloved older sister figure.

In fact, even Li Sheng couldn't match Bai Ye's standing in their hearts.

Old Chen sighed deeply. "Her injuries are too severe; I can't help. Only Master Li can save her now!"

Liu Hongying's eyes lit up, shaking off her despair.

"Yes! If Master brother intervenes, he can definitely save Bai Ye!"

In her panic, she had forgotten such an important detail. "That stubborn Master brother... how can he be cultivating at a time like this?"

She entrusted Bai Ye to Chen Xixi and raced toward the sect.

Liu Hongying appeared at the training grounds, Master's residence, gathering room, and finally at the Black Tower.

"I've looked everywhere; it seems I can only check the tower."

Looking at the ancient doors of the Black Tower, Liu Hongying hesitated briefly.

Usually, she'd need to report to her mother or the elder to enter, but now she couldn't afford such concerns.

Inside the Black Tower, Liu Hongying headed straight to the Hundred Battles Arena, but finding no trace of Li Sheng, she exited, leaving a slightly stunned illusion behind.

In the Path to Enlightenment, Liu Hongying materialized, the scent of grass and earth filling her senses, the blue sky, white clouds, and earthy road disorienting her momentarily.