Corrupt Creations

"This Venerable One will take care of those girls and find a peaceful place to bury their father." 

When the Lord Phoenix Spirit touched the matter that happened with Huo Shihong, Seth's countenance suddenly turned grave. He wasn't able to prevent that outcome, even though he tried healing him with the Evergreen Essence. 

"You shouldn't blame yourself for what happened. Actually, his death was inevitable and that was because of me, and not anyone else." The Phoenix Spirit said words that could relieve some of his guilt. 

"Because of you...?" 

"When those men were concentrated on trying to destroy the flame barrier, this Venerable One offered that man an opportunity to save his daughter. At that time there was no way to know that you were coming, and even if this Venerable One knew about it, things would have followed as such. That man chose to receive a blessing, reaching a threshold of power he couldn't normally, but at the cost of his life. That blessing was something I offered him, so I am the number one responsible for his death." 

Seth suddenly remembered he wasn't able to fully heal Huo Shihong or stop his situation from deteriorating. His Lifeline had been burned and converted into strength, and that was something the Phoenix Spirit had done. It meant that after he accepted that power, he was practically killed by his own god, serving for a greater cause. 

However, he could imagine that it was what his father-in-law had chosen. Actually, even if Huo Shihong knew that Seth was coming and could possibly take him and his daughter out of that situation, he would have chosen that same path. 

First of all, he was feeling responsible for what have happened with his Sect and wanted to do something major, something that could be considered as a great thing. Other than that, he was sick of living in a wheelchair. He didn't tell Yuyin or anyone about this, but life has turned into a heavy burden for him. That's why he didn't feel fear or regret for taking on that offer. 

He was an old fox and knew that his daughters would be in the Lord Phoenix Spirit hands, a way better place than with him. After Lilian's transformation have ended, she could take care of Yuyin easily. However, he didn't imagine that the Phoenix Spirit had plans for Yuyin as well, what was even better. 

Seth was finally able to understand some things and the guilty he was feeling lessened a bit; however, he was still partly responsible and would ask for Huo Shihong daughter's forgiveness later. 

The Phoenix Spirit tried to take all the weight of what happened with the words it had said, but still those words were not enough to relieve the heaviness Seth was feeling. 

"Sigh... There is no way to change what have happened, just to accept it." The Phoenix Spirit said. 

Seth nodded but didn't reply. 

"This Venerable One's main body needs to concentrate all the attention on the ongoing process, so there is no more time to lose here. You're going to be teleported outside, appearing right at the entrance you've taken, is that alright for you?" 

"That's good... Please take care of them." 

"Don't worry. They are going to be other individuals after all of this ends." 

Phoenix Flames started to circle around Seth, connecting his body to the rift in space. Some seconds later his body vanished, leaving no traces behind. 

The Phoenix Spirit didn't immediately go back inside or disappeared. It stood there, looking towards the place Seth was some seconds ago. It's huge flaming eyes were trembling with dread after remembering what it was able to see. 

Seth's Crimson Corruption was able to consume even the Fire Labyrinth, something left behind by the Ancient Gods. When the crimson energy returned back inside his body, it had absorbed what it had consumed and even the flames that constituted the fire walls, were corrupted. 

It was now certain, that the choices it was taking were wise. However, it didn't notice that it was unconsciously entering into a submissive stance, doing things in order to help Seth, out of dread. 

'Who in this world would be able to stop a power like that? Actually, what was that power? Why was it able to even corrupt something so ancient and divine, like the Fragmented Law of Fire?' 

Instead of wasting any more time thinking about those questions, it suddenly vanished, going back inside the chamber. There was still a lot to do. 

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An entire day has passed since Seth entered the Fire Labyrinth. 

Outside it, the situation was not a bit less dangerous than what it was inside. Actually, it was way deadlier than there. 

Just two hours after the conflict between the Blazing Phoenix Sect and the Wu Martial Kingdom started, the attacking soldiers were able to destroy the entrance gates of the Blazing Phoenix city. 

A massive invasion initiated, where both sides confronted in a frenzy, forming a bloody battlefield at the city grounds. 

The Elders of the Blazing Phoenix Sect were forced to join the frontline, giving many orders that were not coordinated. Even though they tried to give orders at this time, it was already a bit late. The scenery turned into an uncontrollable battlefield, where many people from both sides were perishing every minute. 

While many fire attribute spells and skills were being discharged from one side, the other was composed of soldiers versatile in physical combat and martial arts. Right now that they entered close combat, it was their time to shine. 

The warriors from the Wu Martial Kingdom, used their improved strength and dexterity to quickly approach the enemy soldiers, killing them with martial blows or martial techniques. 

This situation started from a single point, spreading to every single place inside the city. The invaders were fast in their movements, bringing the battle to even those disciples that were defending other locations. 

AS time passed by, the overwhelming difference in gear and resources between both parties, started to be exposed. Even though the fire power of the disciples of the Blazing Phoenix Sect was superior, they couldn't last long in a fight. On the other side though, the Wu Martial kingdom combatants were constantly recharging their Qi with medicine and using blue Skystones to power up their abilities. 

At first there were fifteen thousand people against ten thousand enemy soldiers. However, six hours after the battle had started, the numbers on both sides had reached the equality. Six thousand combatants from each side were still alive, fighting with tooth and nail to be the final victors. 

But unfortunately, the pressure the disciples and soldiers from the Blazing Phoenix Sect were feeling, had intensified. They lost eighteen Elders and all the formations were inactive, even the First Elder had unfortunately lost his life while battling the commander of the Wu Martial Kingdom army. 

Third Elder's group returned after finding nothing at the place they went to investigate. After he returned, he had to assume the leadership, since the First and Second Elders were dead. He created resistance groups that were still able to fight properly while using flame spells that were able to buy them time. 

That time was crucial for him to get information. However, after receiving the reports from everywhere around the city, he knew this war was lost. There was no way for them to win against the enemies. 

Third Elder quickly called the other elders and went to the front line, where most of the combatants were gathering. Just by arriving at that place, he was able to see a mountain of corpses and unfortunately most of those corpses were from people from his own nation. 

The Third Elder infused his Mana on his voice and yelled: "Commander of the Wu Martial Kingdom army, I am the Third Elder of the Blazing Phoenix Sect; the one that holds the authority to control our forces..." 

While saying those words, he took a white flag out of his spatial ring and started to wave it on the air. 

"We are giving up! Cease the conflict! We lost!" 

The commander suddenly left from behind the enemy soldier formation, looking towards the signals that elder was making. 

"Giving up? There is no turning back! You've killed the Second Prince! Only the heads of your entire army will be enough to appease our king's anger! Soldiers, what are you waiting for? Charge!" 

"AAA!!!" 

"Go! Go! Go!" 

"Eahhh!" 

The conflict intensified once again, making more and more blood be shed in this tragedy. 

Ten hours later, the last battalion of soldiers were fighting while still following the leadership of the Third Elder. He had tried his best until now, but it wasn't enough. They were only five hundred people against a bit more than three thousand enemies now. 

Ninth Shadow was observing everything from the darkness. The seed he planted had germinated, and very soon, the entire Blazing Phoenix Sect would be done for, leaving a clear path for Velgor. 

However, he suddenly received a signal that he didn't expect to receive. His body quickly vanished, going towards a place no one would be able to find him.