Chapter 328: The Battle in the Mountainous Range
"Keep attacking those bastards! Don’t let them escape!"
"Uwoo!"
The cultivators from the Flamecrest family roared their battle cry as they relentlessly pushed the devils toward their final stronghold—an underground mining base. The fierce battle raged across the mountainous range, with auras from cultivators of all stages colliding and causing the surrounding heaven and earth energy to become chaotic.
Aldrey, who had become one of the protagonists in this battle, displayed his remarkable ability and strength, truly worthy of the title "Fire Apostle." The flames emanating from his body radiated such intense heat that even marquess-stage cultivators would be forced to keep their distance, lest they risk being burned alive.
Aldrey’s flames rampaged across the battlefield like a relentless rain, targeting the devils. Those unfortunate enough to be touched by the fire were instantly consumed. With a swift motion of his will, his sword ignited, the blade engulfed in roaring flames. As a devil launched an earth-element attack at him, Aldrey swung his blazing sword, countering with devastating precision.
The earth spikes that surrounded Aldrey, intended to pierce him, were destroyed in an instant by a slash of his sword. His flames continued to spread relentlessly, surging toward the devils’ troops who had formed a defensive formation. The flames disrupted their ranks, killing many baron-stage devils and plunging their troops into chaos.
"Don’t lose formation! Kill the ’Fire Apostle’ first, and we can break through!" one of the devil commanders shouted. However, the devils’ efforts were hindered by the Flamecrest family, who had meticulously prepared for this attack.
Although Aldrey was only a high duke-stage cultivator, the situation could have turned dangerous if devils with far greater cultivation had been sent after him. Fortunately, the Flamecrest family’s preparation ensured that those devils with higher cultivation levels were occupied by others from the family who matched their strength.
The devils continued to pour out from the mining entrance, forming defensive formations. Their numbers had already reached thousands, though many had fallen at the hands of the Flamecrest family’s cultivators.
Aldrey raised both hands above his head, clasping them together. Suddenly, flames erupted from his hands, forming a colossal fire blade that towered nearly a kilometer high. The intense heat radiating from the blade made it difficult for the devils to keep their eyes open, the mere sight of it causing them pain.
"That’s young master Aldrey’s ’Sky-Splitting Flame’! Be careful not to get caught in its sweep!" one of the Flamecrest cultivators warned.