Long Chen’s Star Fall instantly smashed through the outer runic layers of the lotus. That seemingly exceptionally sturdy defense didn’t have the slightest use.

Star Fall then struck the actual lotus. A huge hole appeared in it and Star Fall continued toward its core.

BOOM! The huge lotus exploded, its fragments flying through the air. A wave of earth shrouded the clouds and shot into the distance.

Even Meng Qi and the others who were far into the distance and prepared to go and help Long Chen were struck by the wave of earth.

“Li Qi, quick! Great Earthen Protection!” Song Mingyuan and Li Qi both circulated their earth energy, and the ground split open. Li Qi shouted, “Everyone, get in! Don’t vainly think of running away, or you’ll be killed.”

Li Qi’s shout caused the disciples who were preparing to flee to immediately rush over. When the final person entered, the land closed, turning their vision dark.

BOOM! The two of them were almost unable to bear the power. Blood spurted from their mouths, shocking the disciples. A few hundred...