Seeing the look of surprise on Li Sheng's face, Feng Xiao's lips twitched violently. The stifled laughter from behind made his cheeks flush with anger, igniting a surge of rage within him. He turned around and shot a glare at the laughing group, signaling his allies.

Suddenly, a dissatisfied voice rang out from the crowd. "Everyone must have sensed the demonic energy deep within the hills. Not only did this friend fail to eliminate it, but he also killed a master from the Great Yan Sect. Does he intend to shelter that demon cultivator and become an enemy of the world?"

Upon hearing his ally speak, a faint smile returned to Feng Xiao's face. With over a hundred young elites at the Earth Grade level present, if they all attacked together, even someone at the Heaven Grade would perish. He wanted to see how Li Sheng would respond.

As soon as the words left his mouth, a chorus of agreement followed. Many present were disciples of top-tier factions. They were all well aware of the incident involving the Demon Lord Pang Ban, and their stance towards demon cultivators was clear: they sought to eradicate them. Anyone who dared to shelter a demon cultivator would be courting death.

Li Sheng sensed the underhanded maneuvering of Feng Xiao and the speaker, and a cold light flashed in his eyes. Their treachery was clearly intended to place him at odds with the others. If they succeeded, rescuing his senior sister would become troublesome.

After a moment of thought, Li Sheng decided to make an example of someone. His body moved, and a bolt of lightning flashed as he appeared before the white-robed youth who had spoken out. The seed of his Heaven Grade divine ability appeared in his palm, transforming into a green serpent that wound around the youth.

Noticing Li Sheng's attack, those around instinctively stepped back to create distance. A trace of triumph flickered in Feng Xiao's eyes.

The white-robed youth reacted quickly. Knowing he was no match for Li Sheng, he activated a golden scroll he had prepared. A sound akin to an ancient bell echoed from it, cleansing the hearts of those who heard it.

A golden divine light erupted, forming an ancient bell that enveloped him. At the same time, the serpent representing Li Sheng's divine ability coiled around the ancient bell.

A nauseating sound rang out as the serpent collided with the shield. The white-robed youth's expression changed; he had not expected Li Sheng's power to be this terrifying. This was a defensive divine ability well-known among seasoned masters.

Although the divine scroll could only exhibit about sixty to seventy percent of its original power, it was still famed throughout the land. Yet it was about to be shattered by Li Sheng's serpent in just a couple of breaths.

As he prepared to activate a second divine scroll, the ancient bell suddenly shattered. In the youth's incredulous gaze, he was ensnared by the serpent. The overwhelming pressure contained within caused his spirit to freeze, rendering him powerless.

With an impassive expression, Li Sheng caught the fallen green scroll and stored it away. His voice, filled with murderous intent, rang out. "A useless coward who can't withstand a single attack dares to question my actions? Who gave you the audacity?"

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"You"you dare attack me? Do you want to make an enemy of everyone here? Anyone who shelters a demon cultivator is doomed!"the white-robed youth stammered, desperation etched on his face.

"Enough of your nonsense! You'll die!"Li Sheng thought it absurd that someone in his position would still threaten him. This fool was indeed asking for death.

As the serpent tightened, the white-robed youth was crushed into a mist of blood, his remains obliterated.

"Stop!""Release Qin!"Feng Xiao and his allies sensed the situation spiraling out of control and rushed to intervene, unleashing several divine abilities in the form of scrolls.

Li Sheng calmly retracted his serpent, creating a ten-foot-wide brown turtle shell to shield himself. Mountains, flames, and hammer shadows rained down.

The intense wave of energy swept through the area, causing everyone to retreat hundreds of feet.

After a few breaths, as the energy tides receded, Li Sheng's figure emerged unscathed, his aura steady and intact. He refrained from counterattacking, instead addressing the remaining young elites.

"I have no intention of sheltering demon cultivators. I merely sought to wait for their transformation and engage in battle. With their demonic might, I aim to forge my path to invincibility. Do not let some petty individuals use you!"

Li Sheng's words helped shift him from a disadvantageous position, and he continued, "If you wish to see me slay demons, simply wait here!"

As his words sank in, many who had been frowning relaxed. Ling Ke's eyes sparkled with admiration as she softly remarked, "Brother Li is truly extraordinary, aiming for the path of invincibility. I admire you!"

"Invincible on the path?""Does he truly dare to claim that?""How bold!""What arrogance!""Who does he think he is?"

"Outside of Yu Huasheng, Tian Bu'er, and Dan Tai Qingqing, who would dare to call themselves invincible?"

"Such audacity! If this news spreads, it will surely cause a stir ?

"A true model for our generation! Slaying demons and achieving invincibility! A real man ought to be like this! Of course, this man also needs to win the hearts of beautiful women; in that regard, Brother Da Long falls short of me."

Yan Yunfei clapped in admiration.

"Achieving invincibility isn't easy, but if I had the aid of our immortal talismans, I might stand a chance!"Wang Ye added, looking mysterious.

The two exchanged glances and burst into laughter.

A veiled young woman dressed in green shot them a disdainful look and muttered, "One a liar, the other a lecher; it's no wonder they're grouped together. How could such a peerless genius like Li Gongzi associate with them? Truly a disgrace ?

Noticing that the crowd's attention had shifted, Li Sheng let out a quiet sigh of relief and nodded at Ling Ke.

"Lady Ling Ke, you flatter me."

"Call me Ling Ke or Ke Ke. I don't believe it's flattery. If you truly achieved such accomplishments as a loose cultivator, it's even more admirable,"Ling Ke said, her eyes sparkling like autumn waters, radiating charm and allure.

A beauty's admiration often swayed a man's heart, but Li Sheng had grown accustomed to such allure and maintained his composure. Though he felt a stir within, he quickly regained his focus and remained cautious.

"A woman who can make someone lower their guard with mere words and expressions isn't simple ?he mused inwardly, smiling on the surface while heightening his vigilance.

Intending to teach Feng Xiao and the others a lesson, he now found himself distracted. As he watched the two engage in animated conversation, Feng Xiao's jealousy ignited.

Originally planning to bide his time and formulate a strategy, he felt a rush of anger. His head spun as he activated two divine scrolls, sending them racing toward Li Sheng.

In that moment of explosive power, Feng Xiao's jealousy dissipated considerably. Realizing the folly of his actions, he scolded himself for his stupidity. The situation had changed; they were now outnumbered, and his side only consisted of six people, far from being a match for Li Sheng.