Chapter 643: Li Tianxie’s Crisis

Li Tianxie's expression changed abruptly, and in an instant, he rushed to Li Ya's side.

Just as Li Tianxie appeared before Li Ya, an incredibly terrifying force, its origin unknown, struck him directly. If not for Li Tianxie's formidable strength allowing him to withstand the blow, Li Ya would have perished long ago.

Even so, Li Ya's face was still filled with lingering fear. She looked at Li Tianxie and asked fearfully, "Brother, what happened?"

But Li Tianxie did not answer. His expression was extremely grave as he scanned the surroundings, yet he could not find the attacker.

"Let's go first. There are hidden enemies, and their strength surpasses mine!"

Li Tianxie said with a grave expression. He was already at the God Paragon Late Stage, yet he could not detect the opponent's presence, indicating their formidable power. Moreover, Li Tianxie sensed that the opponent's power belonged to the Forbidden Clan. In other words, the attacker was from the Forbidden Clan. Considering both factors, Li Tianxie had no confidence in protecting Li Ya, hence his decision to leave.

Hearing this, Li Ya nodded in agreement. She knew she just had to listen to her brother.

However, it was clear that the Forbidden Clan member who attacked from behind had no intention of letting Li Tianxie and his companion leave. The next second, a Sword Qi imbued with a forbidden aura shot out from the shadows, heading straight for Li Tianxie.

Even though Li Tianxie promptly summoned the Rebellious God Bell, his expression still changed drastically when facing this overwhelmingly powerful strike. He was then directly sent flying by the sword attack.

"Brother!"

Seeing this, Li Ya was extremely anxious, but due to her own weak strength, she could only watch helplessly.

At that moment, Li Tianxie finally saw the forbidden Creature that had ambushed him. The instant he saw it, his expression turned extremely grim.

"To think it's a forbidden Creature at the God-Lord Peak Realm."

Sensing the aura emanating from the opponent, Li Tianxie instantly knew that its Realm was definitely above his own—it was at the God-Lord Peak. Moreover, being from the Forbidden Clan, its strength inherently surpassed that of an ordinary God-Lord Peak, almost comparable to a God Emperor.

In his previous life, even with the God-Lord Peak Realm and the Rebellious God Bell, he was no match for a God Emperor, let alone now when he was only at the God Paragon Late Stage.

Thus, in Li Tianxie's view, the situation today was likely dire.

Without another word, Li Tianxie looked at Li Ya not far away and transmitted a message, "I'll cover you with all my might. Get away from here first."

"Brother, what about you?"

Li Ya looked at Li Tianxie and asked with concern.

Li Tianxie shook his head. "I have many methods and can naturally escape. But you, if you stay, you'll only hold me back."

Hearing this, a trace of self-blame flashed across Li Ya's face, but she knew this was not the time for willfulness. Soon, she saw Li Tianxie wave his hand, and a surge of power erupted from within him, enveloping Li Ya. Immediately after, she was swiftly sent fleeing in the opposite direction.

Seeing this, the attacking forbidden Creature calmly waved its hand. Instantly, several powerful Forbidden Creatures emerged from behind it, chasing after the fleeing Li Ya in the distance.

Naturally, Li Tianxie would not let them succeed. Just as he was about to act to intercept them, the God-Lord Peak forbidden Creature's figure flickered and appeared before Li Tianxie, striking at him with a sword.

Li Tianxie's expression changed drastically. The Rebellious God Bell transformed, and in the next second, it became a divine sword. Swinging the sword, he blocked the Forbidden Power, but the terrifying force was impossible to fully withstand. Li Tianxie was still forced back a distance, the powerful recoil causing him immense discomfort.

At that moment, the forbidden Creature looked at Li Tianxie and spoke in the language of the Divine Realm, its tone somewhat appreciative. "Fellow Daoist, how about joining our Forbidden Clan? I can petition our master to preserve your consciousness!"

Hearing this, Li Tianxie frowned and snorted disdainfully. "Not interested. Instead, you should leave the Divine Realm as soon as possible. Otherwise, don't blame us for exterminating you all."

Upon hearing Li Tianxie's refusal, a flicker of disappointment crossed the forbidden Creature's face. It then said, "Since you refuse, then die."

With that, the forbidden Creature vanished from before Li Tianxie. Seeing this, Li Tianxie's pupils contracted sharply. Immediately, the forbidden Creature's attacks came like a storm, forcing Li Tianxie into passive defense, unable to even clearly see the forbidden Creature's figure.

Meanwhile, on the other side, the Forbidden Creatures dispatched by the Supreme Peak forbidden Creature quickly caught up with Li Ya, who was fleeing under the protection of Li Tianxie's power.

"Hehehe, let me stop her!"

One of the Forbidden Creatures looked at Li Ya, enveloped in a spherical force, and grinned ferociously. It reached out to intercept her, but the moment it touched the sphere, a terrifying power surged from within, instantly incinerating the attacking forbidden Creature's hand.

Seeing this, the remaining three Forbidden Creatures couldn't help but narrow their eyes slightly. They hurriedly said, "Let's attack together. We must not let her escape, or we'll all die!"

They had gone to great lengths to hide. If exposed, according to the Wu Clan Commerce's bounty, the next to come would likely be a God Emperor Realm existence. Faced with such a being, they would have no ability to resist.

Soon, the four God Emperor Peak Forbidden Creatures surrounded Li Ya in an encirclement. The next second, they simultaneously reached out, and immensely powerful Forbidden Power surged from within them toward Li Ya. Upon touching the spherical force enveloping her, it was resisted by Li Tianxie's power.

Even so, under the assault of the four God Emperor Peak Forbidden Creatures, Li Tianxie's power could not hold out for long. Enveloped within, Li Ya trembled, not daring to open her eyes.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Li Tianxie, who was being held back by the God-Lord Peak forbidden Creature, also sensed the change in Li Ya's situation, making him even more anxious.

"Damn it!"

This was the second time Li Tianxie felt anxious due to his insufficient strength. The first was when he was killed by the Stone God Emperor, and the second was now.

Sensing Li Tianxie's emotional turmoil, the God-Lord Peak forbidden Creature attempted to entice him again. "I can give you one more chance. Agree to join our Forbidden Clan, and I can spare your life, as well as let that little girl live."