Chapter 729: Chapter 388: The Moon Rises Above the Sea_2 The old woman struggled within the array, but it was like the desperate fight of a trapped beast—she could not escape. Her power seemed so insignificant before the might of this powerful Qi Formation. Yan Ruyu watched from the side, her heart filled with shock. She hadn’t expected Ji Haoyue’s strength to far exceed her expectations, and this array brought her unprecedented pressure. "Your Highness, we..." The other subordinates beside Yan Ruyu also displayed troubled expressions. The Demon Clan’s forces hadn’t anticipated Ji Haoyue being so powerful. Yan Ruyu took a deep breath, knowing she couldn’t sit idle and await doom. "Everyone, don’t panic. Let’s figure out a way to break through!" Her voice was resolute, giving her Demon Clan subordinates endless strength. Suddenly, the space behind Ji Haoyue rippled slightly, and three elders exuding Immortal Energy slowly appeared. Their white hair resembled snow, their eyes were deeply profound, and they wore simple, ancient robes. Each emanated an awe-inspiring aura. They were the elders of the Ji family, each possessing earth-shaking power. "Yan Ruyu, hand over the Demon Emperor’s Sacred Weapon. Spare yourselves from needless sacrifice." One elder spoke, his voice reverberating through the night like an ancient bell. Though they did not make a move immediately, their overwhelming presence made the surrounding air grow heavy. Yan Ruyu’s face changed as she realized she and her subordinates stood no chance against the Ji family elders. However, her gaze did not betray fear; instead, it showed even greater resolve. "The Demon Emperor’s Sacred Weapon must never fall into the hands of the Ji family." Yan Ruyu’s voice carried an unyielding will. "Then tonight, you will die here!" One elder declared coldly. "Hmph!" Yan Ruyu scoffed. "Even if we hand over the Sacred Weapon, can you guarantee you won’t slaughter us afterward?" These words left the three elders exchanging glances. Indeed, even if the Sacred Weapon were surrendered, who could ensure the Ji family wouldn’t annihilate the Demon Clan later? "Attack!" Suddenly, other members of the Demon Clan leapt forward, engaging the Ji family elders in battle. They knew this was a fight with an overwhelming disparity of power. But to protect the Demon Emperor’s Holy Treasure, they were willing to pay any price. As the Demon Clan forces charged, their gap in strength compared to the Ji family elders quickly became evident. Within a few exchanges, the Demon Clan members were strewn dead across the battlefield. Their attacks upon the Ji family elders were akin to childish games, unable to pose any threat. Meanwhile, the stench of blood saturated the air. Yan Ruyu watched her subordinates falling, one after another, her heart filled with agony and fury. If this continued, she and her people would face annihilation! "This must not go on!" Yan Ruyu thought to herself, knowing she had to find a way to change the tide of battle. At that moment, Yan Ruyu’s gaze fell upon the Treasure Basin in her hand. She remembered that the Treasure Basin not only collected treasures but also possessed unknown, secret powers. Perhaps this was the key to turning the tide. "Everyone, fall back—leave this to me!" Yan Ruyu shouted loudly, stopping her other Demon Clan members. The Demon Clan subordinates heard Yan Ruyu’s command, and though they were reluctant, they quickly retreated to the side. Yan Ruyu stood in the center of the battlefield, as the Treasure Basin in her hand began to emit radiant light. The Ji family elders saw this, and their gazes showed a trace of surprise. They didn’t know what Yan Ruyu intended to do, but they could sense the Treasure Basin’s power awakening. Yan Ruyu closed her eyes and began to chant an ancient spell. As her incantation flowed, the Treasure Basin’s glow grew brighter, and a mysterious energy began to gather across the battlefield. "Break!" Yan Ruyu suddenly opened her eyes and shouted forcefully. In an instant, a beam of light shot out from the Treasure Basin, piercing into the heavens. The beam pierced through the brightness of the moon, rendering even its radiance dim by comparison. A powerful force erupted from within the Treasure Basin, forming an enormous barrier of light that encased Yan Ruyu and her subordinates completely. The Ji family elders felt the surge of power, their expressions turning grave. They hadn’t anticipated the Treasure Basin holding such strength. "It seems we underestimated this Treasure Basin," one elder remarked, his tone somber. "But this changes nothing," another elder smirked coldly. "The power of the Ji family isn’t something a mere Treasure Basin can resist." With that, the three elders attacked simultaneously, their immense power surging forward like a tidal wave toward Yan Ruyu and her subordinates. However, as their attack collided with the barrier formed by the Treasure Basin, it vanished without a trace, as if absorbed into the void. A faint smile appeared on Yan Ruyu’s face—she knew she had gambled correctly. Treasure Basin’s power was far more formidable than she had imagined. Just when Yan Ruyu believed the Treasure Basin’s power could restrain the three Ji family elders, the moonlight above suddenly grew intense. Its brightness and strength surged dramatically as if imbued with a mysterious force. The moonlight became tangible beams that directly struck the barrier of light formed by the Treasure Basin. "Ssshhhhh!" A shocking scene unfolded! The moonlight, instead of being reflected or absorbed by the barrier, began to seep into it gradually. The current scene was akin to a sponge soaking in water, draining the Treasure Basin of its Spiritual Power steadily. Feeling this turn of events, Yan Ruyu turned pale, an immense sense of threat rising within her. "No, the power of this moon..." Yan Ruyu murmured to herself. She could tell the Treasure Basin’s power was rapidly diminishing, as though its Life Force was being siphoned away by the moon. In this critical moment, Yan Ruyu knew hesitation was deadly. She took a deep breath, her gaze flashing with determination. With a sudden motion of her hand, she summoned the Demon Emperor Sacred Weapon. "Swish!" The emergence of the Demon Emperor Sacred Weapon caused the entire space to tremble. The Sacred Weapon radiated brilliant light, as ancient runes began to circle Yan Ruyu’s body. The three elders sensed this power, their expressions growing even more solemn. "Haoyue, proceed cautiously!" One elder shouted urgently. Ji Haoyue’s eyes flashed with astonishment. He hadn’t expected Yan Ruyu to wield such a formidable Sacred Weapon. But Ji Haoyue quickly regained his composure. He knew that against the Demon Emperor Sacred Weapon, carelessness would be fatal. "Don’t worry, elders," Ji Haoyue replied firmly. At the same time, a powerful aura began to emanate from his body as he prepared to counter the Sacred Weapon’s force. Yan Ruyu gripped the Demon Emperor Sacred Weapon, her gaze sharpening with resolve. "Ji Haoyue, tonight, we settle this once and for all!" Yan Ruyu’s voice echoed across the night sky. "I’ve been waiting for this!" Ji Haoyue replied, summoning an ancient mirror. The ancient mirror was the Ji family’s ancestral Magical Treasure, and its clash with the Demon Emperor Sacred Weapon promised an unpredictable outcome. From afar, Gu Sheng sensed the energy fluctuations from the battle, his heart secretly shaken. "The fight between the Demon Clan and the Ji family is truly devastating." Just as Gu Sheng muttered to himself, Ji Haoyue, bolstered by the Sea-Rising Moon’s power and the ancient mirror, launched a full-force attack against the Demon Clan. Instantly, the Demon Clan suffered heavy casualties under Ji Haoyue’s assault. Though fiercely courageous, they clearly struggled against the overwhelming power of the Ji family. Yan Ruyu’s subordinates, seeing the situation, hurriedly shielded her, urging her to retreat to preserve the Demon Clan’s remaining forces. "Your Highness, you must go! We’ll hold them off!" A Demon Clan warrior shouted fervently. Yan Ruyu looked at her subordinates, warmth welling up in her heart. She knew her men were willing to die for her, but she couldn’t just abandon them. "No, I won’t leave you behind!" Yan Ruyu declared resolutely.