Chapter 714 - 708: Xi Huang’s Compassion

Members of the Void Race charged towards Wa Huang’s Palace one after another.

One member of the Void Race fell, yet thousands more surged forward.

They were fearless, and unstoppable.

The Array outside Wa Huang’s Palace didn’t hold them back, nor did the magic beasts conjured by Xi Huang.

Finally, a member of the Void Race reached the gates of Wa Huang’s Palace.

However, this was not the end—just the beginning.

It seemed that by pushing open these doors, they could invade Wa Huang’s Palace.

Yet, the gate was like a chasm.

Because it was Xi Huang who stood in front of the palace gates.

Xi Huang himself guarded Wa Huang’s Palace, as the first under the Four Great Primordial Spirits in the Void, his power was truly formidable.

Outside the gates of Wa Huang’s Palace, there were about two or three hundred members of the Void Race.

Each of them was covered in wounds, stained with blood, and some had dragged themselves there by force.

They lay on the ground, barely clinging to life.

Behind Xi Huang were just a few Daoist Children.

But standing there, for the members of the Void Race, he was an insurmountable mountain.

Seeing these wasted lives before him, Xi Huang felt a moment of compassion.

Xi Huang began to question if the things they had imposed on the Void Race over the years were right.

Perhaps the Void Race was the righteous side?

Just as his heart softened, Xi Huang thought of Wa Huang.

Wa Huang was fighting abroad, and he must ensure the safety of the rear.

The rear could not be compromised; he must not add trouble for his sister.

Wa Huang’s Palace was Wa Huang’s backyard, and as long as Xi Huang was here, he couldn’t let trouble come to Wa Huang’s backyard.

Thinking of this, Xi Huang’s heart hardened once again.

For Xi Huang, nothing was more important than his little sister, Wa Huang.

Regardless of who it might be, if they stood in Wa Huang’s way, Xi Huang would kill them and make them stepping stones for Wa Huang.

Xi Huang extended his hand, and an ancient sword appeared in it, pointing it towards the Void Race, he shouted harshly: "Leave!"

"This is not the place you should be. Leave now, and all will be forgiven."

Xi Huang only wanted to ensure the safety of Wa Huang’s Palace. As long as they did not set foot in it, or pose a threat to it, Xi Huang was willing to spare their lives.

Coming to this point, fighting until now.

For the Void Race attacking Wa Huang’s Palace, their feigned assault had completed its task.

Normally, they should retreat and preserve their strength.

Retreat.

But where could the Void Race retreat now?

Years of retreat had gradually shrunk their living space.

Several times, their race was on the brink of extinction.

Having finally grown strong, they were besieged by Wa Huang, Demon Lord, and Buddha.

Retreat after retreat, leading only to bullying again and again.

Having retreated for eons, they would retreat no more.

At this point, a member of the Void Race in the front row took a bold step forward.

"Step!"

"Step, step."

When that first member of the Void Race stepped forward, others followed suit.

Seeing this scene, Xi Huang’s heart trembled.

It was as if their steps were not on the ground but on Xi Huang’s heart.

"Why will you not retreat!" Xi Huang pointed his sword at the Void Race and shouted angrily.

Xi Huang was infuriated. He had promised the Void Race that if they dispersed, he would spare their lives.

The mercy he offered was their greatest gift.

Yet, not only were they unappreciative, they advanced relentlessly.

Did they really believe Xi Huang wouldn’t dare to kill them?

"Because we are unafraid!"

"Because unafraid, because unafraid!"

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As the first member of the Void Race shouted their answer, more voices joined the call.

Mere hundreds of Void Race members roared with the might of tens of thousands.

Their ferocity frightened the Daoist Children backing away behind Xi Huang, trembling uncontrollably.

Even Xi Huang was initially stunned, feeling his sword-hand heavy.

"Why are you unafraid?" Xi Huang asked again.

"For the Void!"

"For the Void, for the Void!"

Members of the Void Race shouted while advancing confidently.

Their cries of "For the Void" signified their willingness to sacrifice for the race, fearless of all.

As they drew close, on the verge of reaching Wa Huang’s Palace gates.

Xi Huang’s eyes displayed uncertainty.

After moments, his gaze steeled again.

Though Xi Huang admired the Void Race’s courage, his respect couldn’t overshadow familial bonds.

"Clang!"

Xi Huang drew his sword, marking a line about three zhang from where he stood.

"Step."

"Step, step."

But Xi Huang’s threat failed to deter them.

The mark on the ground was ignored entirely.

The members of the Void Race unhesitatingly crossed this sword mark.

Xi Huang: "????"

Witnessing this, Xi Huang was angered.

"You forced my hand!" Xi Huang gritted his teeth and slashed ahead with his sword.

Surging sword energy attacked, and all the members of the Void Race joined in sealing to resist Xi Huang’s assault.

In an instant, a black energy shield resembling an eggshell rose to block Xi Huang’s strike.

Though the sword energy was stopped, Wa Huang’s Palace Array was activated then.

The surviving Void Race united, standing equally against Xi Huang.

In the midst of the stalemate, the activation of Wa Huang’s Palace Array broke the balance.

"Swish!"

"Swish! Swish!"

Sword energy from the Array slashed, severing many Void Race members.

As the death toll among the Void Race increased, their defense weakened.

"Boom!"

The energy shield formed by the Void Race shattered, flinging survivors backward, sprawling on the ground.

Those at the defensive core turned to dust under Xi Huang’s sword energy.

Only the survivors on the defensive edges remained.

At this moment, fewer than a hundred Void Race members survived.

Seeing the rivers of blood outside Wa Huang’s Palace, guilt flooded Xi Huang’s heart.

"I told you to leave!"

"If you leave now, my previous promise remains; I will spare you!" Xi Huang shouted at the few remaining Void Race members.

He didn’t want to kill anymore—really didn’t want to!

Why couldn’t these stubborn Void Race members retreat, instead of forcing his hand?

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