The already panicked disciples, upon hearing that the demon beasts were attacking, became momentarily flustered and nearly failed to stabilize the Formation.
"Do not panic, we can still resist for now, that Soul Formation stage demon beast hasn't arrived yet, don't lose your composure."
Seeing the other disciples at a loss, Ling Wushuang quickly stabilized morale.
If they were older generation Golden Core cultivators, they would never make such low-level mistakes, but unfortunately this group were all the talented ones from their respective Sects and forces, their cultivation progressed rapidly, but their life experience was extremely limited, after all, they were either cultivating or on the way to cultivate.
Fortunately, with Ling Wushuang present, as long as there was a backbone, these disciples also stopped panicking.
"You all support with full strength, later if the Soul Formation stage demon beast arrives, I'll go think of a way to lure it away, after that you'll have to rely on yourselves, you are all genius disciples, presumably you all have many life-preserving methods, when the critical moment comes, don't hide them."
Although Ling Wushuang said this, he himself had no confidence at all, after all, he had to face a Soul Formation stage demon beast alone.
"Young Master Ling is righteous, then Cang will also do his best."
Cang Xing, seeing Ling Wushuang planning to resist the Soul Formation stage demon beast alone, felt great admiration in his heart.
"Since you all have said this, then I naturally won't hold back either."
Su Lin also appropriately expressed his stance, after all, among this group currently, the strongest were the three of them.
"Junior Brothers, if you have any good things, don't hide them either, you can only use those good things if you're alive, if you die, leaving behind too many will just benefit others."
After Su Lin finished speaking, he spoke toward the Profound Yin Sect disciples.
"The Pure Yang Sect disciples are the same, whether we can escape this calamity this time depends on everyone."
Cang Xing also instructed his own Junior Brothers.
"Young Master, go ahead and do it, leave this place to us."
The Immortal Dao Merchant Association didn't need Ling Wushuang to mobilize, they were all Ling Family trusted disciples and collateral disciples, naturally understanding Ling Wushuang's thoughts.
Afterwards, all the disciples exerted their full strength, increasing their Spiritual Qi output, maintaining the defensive Formation, those demon beasts couldn't break through for the time being.
"Disciple, our master-disciple fate may be coming to an end, later when the Formation breaks, if there's a chance, escape on your own, you have a better chance escaping alone."
Qin Xiao also knew the situation was critical, so he instructed Yun Man.
It wasn't that he was particularly noble-minded, after all, they were master and disciple for a while, if one could survive, it was better than none. With Yun Man's Nascent Soul stage strength, plus numerous Pills, her chance of escaping was greater, but if she took along a burden like himself, then it was hard to say.
"Master, don't worry, even if I die, I won't abandon you."
Yun Man was very moved by Qin Xiao's actions, never expecting her master to still be thinking of her at this moment.
"What are you saying, this master trained you for so long, if you die, wouldn't that be a huge loss, and, your master may not necessarily die either, I have no cultivation, even if the Formation breaks, those demon beasts won't pay particular attention to me, at that time, this master's chance of survival is also quite big."
Qin Xiao was afraid Yun Man would be stubborn, so he quickly explained.
Although he said this himself, he also knew the hope wasn't great, although his Body Refinement had reached the second layer peak, without breaking through to the third layer, he couldn't withstand a Nascent Soul stage demon beast's attack either.
"Master, do you still have life-preserving methods?"
Yun Man asked somewhat doubtfully.
"That naturally exists, at that time those Nascent Soul stage demon beasts will definitely prioritize attacking those with higher cultivation, ordinary Golden Core stage demon beasts won't be able to kill me quickly either, you forgot, even your Spirit Qi-imbued fist only injured me."
Qin Xiao said affirmatively.
Actually, what exactly would develop, Qin Xiao himself didn't know, but he could only say this.
"Then this disciple understands, later when the Formation breaks, this disciple will actively attract those powerful demon beasts, at that time Master finds an opportunity to escape, this disciple also still has some life-preserving methods."
Seeing Qin Xiao affirmatively answer her, Yun Man also felt much more at ease, at that time she also didn't plan to hold back, trying to attract as many Nascent Soul stage demon beasts as possible, this way her master's chance of escape would be greater.
"Everyone pay attention, that Soul Formation stage demon beast is coming over."
Ling Wushuang sensed the aura first, quickly reminding them.
"Oh, young man, not bad strength, actually sensing it so quickly."
At this time, that Soul Formation stage demon beast also revealed its true appearance, it was a giant ape, and on the giant ape's shoulder sat a person, the one speaking was precisely this person.
"There's someone?"
Everyone looked doubtfully at the giant ape's shoulder.
"Not bad, not bad, today I've actually harvested so many elite disciples, then this old man breaking through to Soul Formation stage will be even more assured."
The person on the giant ape's shoulder, seeing this nearly two hundred person squad, said with satisfaction.
"Who are you, Senior? Why target us?"
Seeing the other party was human, Ling Wushuang instead breathed a sigh of relief, being able to communicate was good, if it were truly just demon beasts, there would only be battle, after all demon beasts don't communicate with you.
"Oh, not bad, actually people from the Immortal Dao Merchant Association, and Pure Yang Sect and Profound Yin Sect disciples, then this old man will definitely not let you go."
That person, seeing Ling Wushuang's clothing, didn't give face to the Immortal Dao Merchant Association, instead becoming even more excited.
"Senior, who exactly are you? We haven't offended you?"
Ling Wushuang, seeing the Immortal Dao Merchant Association's identity was useless, also lost his previous relaxation, becoming tense again.
"Haven't offended me? Then I wonder if you know about the Beast-Control Sect from three hundred years ago, your ancestors, to obtain Beast Control techniques, actually labeled my Beast-Control Sect as an evil cult, joined forces and directly exterminated my Beast-Control Sect, actually still have the face to say you haven't offended me?"
That person spoke more and more agitated, finally even shouting angrily.
"Beast-Control Sect remnants?"
Regarding Qingzhou's Beast-Control Sect from three hundred years ago, Ling Wushuang had heard of it, but he only knew the Beast-Control Sect was an evil Sect, finally jointly exterminated by various Sect forces, three hundred years passed, never expecting there were still descendants?
"Remnants? Good one remnants, since you encountered me today, none of you think of escaping, blame your ancestors, kill them for me."
That person finished speaking and commanded the demon beasts to launch a total attack.
Immediately, a Demon Beast Riot erupted, madly impacting the protective Formation. The disciples maintaining the Formation felt the backlash, all looking pale.
Watching the struggling resisters, that person and the Soul Formation stage giant ape beneath him didn't join in, instead watching very enjoyably; he didn't want this group to die too comfortably.
"Everyone, continuing like this isn't a solution. That Soul Formation stage demon beast hasn't joined in yet, presumably planning to exhaust our Spiritual Qi and then slowly torment us. Rather than sitting here waiting for death, we'd better take the initiative. However many can escape, let them escape."
Ling Wushuang also saw through the other party's thoughts. The reason for not launching a direct assault was clearly to exhaust them. Now taking a gamble, perhaps there was still a sliver of opportunity.
"Brother Ling, if you have a plan, just say it. We'll follow your lead."
Cang Xing also knew that continuing to exhaust themselves like this meant certain death, so he quickly agreed.
"Yes, Brother Ling, speak. What should we do?"
Su Lin also didn't waste words, letting Ling Wushuang give the order.
"Everyone, the Soul Formation stage demon beast and that person will be left to me. Although I cannot match them, delaying them should be possible. You take this opportunity to drop the Formation, then separate and escape in all directions. However many can survive, let them escape, and we will regroup on the first layer to discuss countermeasures."
Ling Wushuang thought for a moment before proposing the plan. It was the only viable option; since his cultivation was the highest, he had to be the one to hold back the enemy. He possessed life-preserving treasures, so even if he couldn't defeat them, he could still escape.
"Brother Ling, be careful."
Cang Xing and Su Lin offered no further objections, only offering a simultaneous word of caution.
"Right now-the moment I strike, withdraw the Formation."
Spotting an opening, Ling Wushuang issued his final instruction before charging directly toward the enemy.