Chapter 723

Madison shoved Ian aside. "Quellblade!" She took the sword from around her neck. It rapidly grew in size as she gripped it, its spiritual power surging. With one swing, she sliced through the vines that were closing in on them. The severed vines burrowed into the ground, only to reappear a second later from another spot. "Ian, set up the formation." Ian immediately threw out dozens of talisman papers. They flew through the air, forming a protective barrier around everyone. Madison held the sword and cut through the oncoming mountains and river that threatened to engulf them, heading straight for the painting. "She's going to destroy the sacred painting!" a villager shouted. "Stop her!" The villagers, wielding their tools, rushed forward, but the village chief stopped them. "Let her go." Suddenly, a young voice cried out loudly, "Don't go over!" It was Abby, who had been silent all this time. Madison, halfway to the painting, sensed something was wrong. As she approached the