Ao Qingtian held the Sky-Breaking Cone tightly in his hand, ready to kill the enemy with one blow.

Seeing this, Demon Nightmare's eyes flashed with cruelty: "Don't even think about having an easy time!"

He ignored his worsening injuries and forced himself to activate the secret technique. In an instant, Ao Qingtian's breath became disordered, his body stagnated, and he could not move. The Sky-Breaking Cone in his hand also stopped between the two of them, and the two of them were in a stalemate.

Chen An witnessed all this and thought to himself that something was wrong.

Through the Book of Golden Rules, he could clearly see the crack behind Ao Qingtian, and it was slowly approaching.

If this situation is allowed to continue, it won't be long before this crack completely devours Ao Qingtian. Even if he doesn't die, he will lose the strength to fight again.

Chen An frowned, the situation was critical and there was no time for thought.

With a gentle push, he stopped the crack from approaching Ao Qingtian, and at the same time accelerated the speed at which the crack behind the Nightmare swallowed it.

This action immediately changed the pressure balance between the two sides, and the Sky-Breaking Cone began to move slowly towards the Nightmare.

At this critical moment of life and death, the Nightmare's eyes showed madness, his whole body's aura surged, and he was ready to fight to the death regardless of his physical injuries and the danger of his soul collapse.

The duel between Ao Qingtian and Mo Yan reached its climax, and both of them were on the brink of life and death.

Chen An witnessed this scene and thought to himself that he must help at this moment, otherwise Ao Qingtian might die.

Although he had never met the other party, at this dangerous moment in the turbulent sea, every Mahayana cultivator was a vital force in resisting the dark cultivators.

A hint of determination flashed in his eyes, and Chen An stretched out his finger and gently flicked it. The crack that was slowly approaching Ao Qingtian immediately stopped advancing. At the same time, the crack behind the Demon Nightmare suddenly accelerated its swallowing speed.

This change caused the trajectory of the Sky-Breaking Cone to shift subtly, and it began to move slowly towards the direction of the Nightmare.

Mo Yan felt this sudden change, and despair and madness appeared in his eyes.

He had no way to retreat now and could only fight to the death.

The aura of the Demon Nightmare suddenly surged, almost tearing the surrounding space apart, releasing unprecedented spatial fluctuations, making his final struggle.

Seeing this, Chen An knew that he could not delay any longer, so he acted quickly and the Aurora Five Elements Mountain flew out of his body.

The hill quickly expanded in mid-air, and finally hovered above the Nightmare's head, pressing down on it.

The demon was caught off guard and his body instantly turned into meat paste. Then the space crack behind him swallowed up his remaining body completely, leaving no trace.

With the fall of the Demon Nightmare, Chen An breathed a sigh of relief, but soon he looked at Ao Qingtian again.

Although Ao Qingtian was out of danger at this moment, his face was pale. It was obvious that the previous battle had exhausted him greatly.

Chen An hurried forward to check, only to see Ao Qingtian forcing a smile and spitting out blood from his mouth. His injuries were serious.

"Thanks to your help, fellow Daoist. Otherwise, my life or death would be in danger in today's battle." Ao Qingtian's voice was a little weak, but his eyes were full of gratitude towards Chen An.

Chen An smiled slightly, and said with a cupped hand: "You are too polite, fellow Daoist. When fighting against the Dark Cultivators, we should support each other."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, the two men introduced themselves to each other by their names.

Ao Qingtian's eyes flashed with surprise when he heard this: "So Fellow Daoist Chen is the one who killed Blood Soul in Sun City. This matter has already spread far and wide and has become well-known."

"It's just a false name, not worth mentioning."

Ao Qingtian said sternly: "Fellow Daoist Chen is too modest. Xuehun is a master in the cult. The fact that he was able to kill him shows that you are extraordinary."

Chen An smiled and asked, "How did this beast get in here?"

Ao Qingtian sighed and said, "The demon sneaked into my dragon clan and tried to hunt down Mahayana monks. He used the secret method of the underworld to extract the mysterious spiritual energy. However, he is proficient in the art of escape and I could never find his trace. Unexpectedly, he took the initiative to show up today to stop me. Then I fought with him and met you when we were in a stalemate."

After hearing this, Chen An's expression became stern: "This demon nightmare really has ulterior motives. Fortunately, we have worked together to eliminate it today."

Ao Qingtian nodded and continued, "The situation in the Sea of ​​Turbulence is not good right now. Many evil demons are ready to make a move. You and I should go there to provide support as soon as possible."

Now that Demon Nightmare is dead, there will be no more Ming cultivators causing trouble within the outer forces of the Dragon Clan. They only need to focus all their energy on the Sea of ​​Chaos.

Even though the power of the underworld is formidable, in recent years it has only been wreaking havoc on the periphery of the dragon clan, and the core forces have not been greatly affected.

Hearing this, Chen An shook his head and looked at Ao Qingtian: "Daoyou is seriously injured. It may be difficult for you to do anything if you go there now. It is better to stabilize your injuries first and then set off together. I will protect you."

Both the dragon race and the human race are adjacent to the Sea of ​​Turbulence, and neither of them has any reason to stand idly by.

Ao Qingtian thought for a moment after hearing this, then nodded and said, "Fellow Daoist Chen is absolutely right. I will trouble you now."

Chen An smiled slightly, then found a hidden place and asked Ao Qingtian to sit quietly and regulate his breathing, while Chen An guarded not far away to prevent any accidents.

Ao Qingtian closed his eyes and concentrated, then began to practice his martial arts. A faint golden light surrounded his body, which was the true dragon energy unique to the dragon clan.

As time passed, the pain on Ao Qingtian's face gradually dissipated and his breathing became even.

Chen An stood aside, looking around vigilantly.

While Ao Qingtian was regulating his breathing, Chen An took out the Book of Golden Rules again. He formed seals with his hands and performed a secret technique, intending to weaken the connection between Ao Qingtian and the space crack.

As Chen An's hand seals changed, golden runes jumped on his fingertips, forming a small formation.

Chen An carefully guided these runes and integrated them into the void around Ao Qingtian, trying to minimize the other party's connection with the space crack without making it easily noticeable, thereby reducing the backlash of his injuries.

Three months passed quickly. Although Ao Qingtian's injuries had not yet healed, they had recovered to the level of minor injuries.

He stood up, stretched his muscles, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face: "Thanks to the protection of Brother Chen, my injuries were able to recover so quickly."

Ao Qingtian nodded gratefully, and then the two of them discussed the next plan of action.

"The situation in Riot Sea is getting increasingly tense. We must get there as soon as possible."

Chen An nodded in agreement: "Let's set off now without further delay."

The two left the Lost Sea and sped all the way to the depths of the Riot Sea.

Looking around, I saw the sea and the sky were one color, the waves were surging, and in front, two forces were confronting each other, and the atmosphere was extremely tense.

On one side was Ao Xu, who led the dragon clan, Xuanshui, Haiba and others; on the other side were the Ming cultivators, who wore black robes and held various magic weapons, looking particularly eerie and terrifying.

The two sides did not engage in battle, but there was a sense of tension in the air.

The arrival of the two immediately attracted everyone's attention.

Ao Qingtian walked straight to Ao Xu, who complained, "Why did Third Brother come just now?"

Hearing this, Ao Qingtian sighed and said, "I received your message and wanted to come to support you, but I didn't expect to be blocked by the demon nightmare on the way!"

Ao Xu's face changed when he heard this, and a trace of shock flashed in his eyes: "Demon Nightmare? He is one of the three great Hades Lords of the Underworld, and his strength is unfathomable. Could it be..." Ao Qingtian shook his head and smiled bitterly: "If Fellow Daoist Chen hadn't appeared in time, I'm afraid it would have been difficult to kill him."

Ao Xu was secretly surprised when he heard this. He had naturally heard of Mo Yan's strength. Mo Yan was one of the three great Hades in the underworld. His cultivation was unfathomable and ordinary Mahayana cultivators were no match for him at all.

To be able to kill him, even if it took the combined efforts of two people, this man named Chen An must have extraordinary strength.

Thinking of this, Ao Xu looked at Chen An with a little more respect in his eyes.

It wasn't just him. Once these words were spoken, it was like a stone that caused a thousand ripples, and the originally quiet scene instantly became boiling.

The Mahayana monks all looked sideways and stood in awe.

The fact that it could cause such a sensation among Mahayana cultivators was enough to prove the power of the Demon Nightmare and the difficulty of killing it.

Ao Qingtian looked into the distance, his eyes were like torches, and he asked in a deep voice: "What is the current situation?"

Ao Xu frowned, a trace of worry appeared on his face: "The nine demon cultivators on the opposite side are holding sky-covering banners, blocking our way. One man guarding the pass is impossible for ten thousand men to break through."

Upon hearing this, Chen An's heart was shaken, and his eyes fell on the black flag hanging high above Ming Xiu's head. The flag was completely black, with strange runes engraved on it, and it emitted a faint light.

Seeing this, Chen An's pupils shrank slightly, the corners of his mouth twitched slightly, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

Although he had just arrived, with his profound cultivation background, he could tell that this Heaven-Covering Banner was no ordinary item.

Seeing Chen An's puzzled expression, Ao Xu quickly explained, "Fellow Daoist Chen, that Heaven Covering Banner is a Xuantian treasure, and it has nine sides. If nine Mahayana cultivators work together to place it, the overall strength can be increased by nearly ten times!"

When Chen An heard this, he suddenly understood. He nodded and refocused his gaze on the flag. He thought to himself, so that's why. No wonder the forces couldn't break through the Ming Xiu's defense line for a long time.

Ao Qingtian's eyes sparkled, and his voice was filled with unquestionable confidence: "Before, you were not able to break this Heaven Covering Banner, but now with me and Fellow Daoist Chen joining us, we may be able to break it."

He turned to Ao Xu, his tone slightly heavy: "I have an idea. You guys attack Ming Xiu again in the same way as before, temporarily distracting his energy, and then Fellow Daoist Chen and I will take the opportunity to attack, tear open a corner of the opponent's formation, and kill our way in. What do you think, Fellow Daoist Chen?"

Upon hearing this, Chen An quickly considered the current situation in his mind.

He was well versed in the art of fighting, and also saw some of the power of the Heaven-Covering Banner. The formation formed by these nine banners was like an indestructible barrier, protecting the Ming Xiu side like a solid rock.

According to Ao Qingtian's suggestion, if they concentrated their advantages, they might be able to create a breakthrough.

The Heaven-Covering Banner is indeed extraordinary. However, since Ao Xu and his companions have tried it many times, they must have figured out some tricks. With the addition of him and Ao Qingtian, the chances of winning should be greatly increased.

Chen An nodded slightly and pondered for a moment. He had already made a decision in his heart. He felt that what Ao Qingtian said was true. Although the Heaven-Covering Banner was strong, as long as there was enough power, it would be able to be broken.

His decision was not made hastily but was well thought out.

If he and Ao Qingtian join forces, coupled with the frontal attack of Ao Xu and others, there might really be a chance to break the Heaven-Covering Banner.

Chen An knew very well that the existence of the Heaven-Covering Banner greatly limited the strength of his side, and only by breaking it could he reverse the situation.

Ao Xu heard this and nodded, "Okay! Let's act according to this plan!"

When Ao Qingtian saw Chen An nod in agreement, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He knew that Chen An's strength was extraordinary, and with his help, the chances of winning would undoubtedly be greatly increased.

Afterwards, he immediately began to arrange the deployment of other cultivators, preparing to launch another attack on the Ming cultivator in the same way as before, in order to distract the opponent's attention.

Not long after, Ao Xu and the others finished their preparations, and immediately led all the cultivators to attack the Ming cultivators on the opposite side again.

They rushed towards Ming Xiu's position like a torrent.

For a moment, swords flashed, spells flew, and the battlefield was filled with murderous intent.

Upon seeing this, the monks immediately took alert. The light of the Sky-Covering Banner became even brighter, like an insurmountable chasm.

Chen An and Ao Qingtian quickly prepared themselves. They made a detour from the flank and approached Ming Xiu's rear silently.

Chen An restrained his aura to the extreme, leaving only an almost invisible shadow, moving in the sea breeze.

Ao Qingtian also held his breath and concentrated, his figure like a ghost. The tacit understanding between the two of them did not require words, everything was implied.

As the main force of Ao Xu and others launched the attack, the dark cultivators also moved. The light emitted by the Sky-Covering Banner became stronger and stronger, and the entire sea area fell into complete darkness.

Chen An and Ao Qingtian walked in the darkness and could hardly see the scenery ahead.

Chen An discovered that as he got closer and closer to the Heaven-Covering Banner, his spiritual sense was increasingly restricted, and its effective range was reduced by almost half!

Even though he had practiced the Taixu Divine Mind Technique and his spiritual awareness was much stronger than that of cultivators of the same level, he still felt greatly restrained under the influence of the Zhatian Banner.

Chen An thought to himself, "This Heaven Covering Banner is indeed extraordinary. It can suppress my consciousness to this extent. It seems that other cultivators will have a hard time under the influence of this Heaven Covering Banner."

Ao Xu and others were also shocked when they saw this, but they did not retreat.

On the contrary, their eyes were burning with fighting spirit.

Ao Xu even waved the long sword in his hand, the sword light was like a dragon, pointing directly at the army of Hades cultivators.

Beside him, other Mahayana monks took out their respective magic weapons, shining brightly like the brightest stars in the night sky.

Ao Xu shouted loudly: "My fellow Taoists, today is the day for our decisive battle! Regardless of victory or defeat, we must go all out!"

His words were full of passion, which inspired everyone present and immediately attracted the attention of all the practitioners.

Then, he rushed out first, his sword gleaming like a rainbow, and went straight to the opposing army of dark cultivators.

Ao Xu stretched out his body, turned into a stream of light, and instantly charged into the enemy formation.

Every time he swung the sword in his hand, it would bring up a gust of wind, which would shock the surrounding cultivators and make them retreat again and again.

Behind Ao Xu, other Mahayana monks followed closely, each using their own methods, magic weapons flying, spells flying. For a moment, the battlefield was filled with sword lights crossing and the sound of spells colliding.

On one side of the battlefield, the figures of Chen An and Ao Qingtian appeared quietly. Like two ghosts, they approached the dark cultivator holding the sky-covering banner silently.

Chen An narrowed his eyes, and through the darkness brought by the Heaven-Covering Banner, he vaguely saw the figure of the dark cultivator holding the Heaven-Covering Banner.

There was a strange aura surrounding that person, and it was obvious that he was not an ordinary cultivator.

Chen An secretly estimated the opponent's strength in his heart, while also calculating the best time to attack.

Ao Qingtian whispered to Chen An, "Fellow Daoist Chen, we will attack at the same time later and make sure we hit the target. Only in this way can we give Ao Xu and the others a chance to break the impasse."

Chen An nodded. He already had a plan in mind. He took a deep breath and began to gather all the magic power in his body, preparing to meet the impending attack.

An unknown amount of time had passed, but one of the cultivators holding the Heavenly Banner suddenly felt his spiritual restraint weakened a bit, perhaps because he was under too much pressure.

Chen An and Ao Qingtian seized the opportunity and attacked at the same time! (End of this chapter)