"Master Jie Xian?"
Yu Ci tilted his head towards the sky, gazing at the descending clouds and the rolling thunderfire. He had witnessed such a spectacle once before. It was during the day when he was clearing the vicinity of the Still Heart Temple of demons. The highly compressed thunderfire caused a sudden atmospheric shockwave that echoed for miles. Once seen, it was hard to forget.
Then he saw Yu Zhou, the white-haired old Daoist standing behind Red Yin. They were several feet apart, the long sword in his hand still sheathed, but Red Yin's body posture was very rigid, she seemed to be in a passive state. At this moment, the call of the "Moon Demon" also reached them.
Moon Demon? Presumably that was the name of this demon. This creature had a mysterious origin. At first, it seemed to have some intention of capturing him, but after Xie Yan came to his rescue, it immediately decided to kill without hesitation. It was clear in its purpose, decisive, and unlike the usual direct and brutal approach of common demons.
When did he provoke such an enemy?
A thunderous roar echoed in the sky, followed by the shrill screech of the Moon Demon. The sound was so loud that it even drowned out the thunder. The sound waves spread, and the Moon Demon's nine-foot-tall body was flung away. Under the illumination of the lightning, he was surrounded by a flurry of luminescent particles, like scattered shards of colored glass. However, his body did not bear the expected signs of severe burns. A circle of electricity flowed around him, forced back by the protective demonic aura, causing no apparent damage.
Yu Ci squinted, "Is that ice?"
The Moon Demon's reaction was commendable. The moment the lightning was about to strike, it used its ability to manipulate cold air to create a thick layer of ice, effectively isolating the electricity. However, the powerful thunder sound that followed was something the ice could not block. Despite the Moon Demon's attempt to counteract it with its own screech, the outer layer of ice shattered with a loud bang, creating the scene Yu Ci saw.
But it wasn't over yet!
The lightning that had torn through the sky suddenly dimmed, moving within the clouds, and the rumbling thunder became the protagonist under the night's storm clouds. While it seemed less powerful than the lightning, it was specifically targeted at the Moon Demon's ability to control cold and form ice. Amid the thunderous vibrations, the yang energy within surged like a tide, causing the atmosphere for miles around to boil. From the outside in, the demonic energy of the Moon Demon was being cooked, barely able to maintain its form.
Amidst the harsh screeching, the Moon Demon became fearful. It had been delighted, thinking that it had escaped from the cage of Cliff City and that its stalled cultivation might find a new opportunity after returning to its sect. As for capturing and killing Yu Ci, it thought it would be a simple task in this deserted mountain with no one around. Who would have thought that Yu Ci could persuade Xie Yan to protect him, causing his initial attack to be thwarted? After barely escaping, it attempted to flee, only to be met with the Five-Thunder Bombardment.
Upon the crest of the Broken Realm Mountain, a strike was unleashed, stirring the unparalleled thunder magic. That was almost the signature move of Elder Jie Liang from the Lichen Sect.
How could such insignificant Outer Disciples have so many figures supporting them?
Under the repeated shocks, the Moon Demon's frustration was unspeakable. His mood fluctuated violently, eroding his spirit. After continuous blows, he couldn't even muster the will to counterattack. He only thought of escaping quickly. But at this moment, how could escape be easy?
Within a radius of ten miles, the sound of thunder roared like a tide, and from the side, Xie Yan launched his sword through the air. His relationship with Elder Jie Liang was excellent, and they had faced countless enemies together since their youth, forming an early bond. The Sword Energy he released was no longer merely sharp and fierce. The sword aura split the air like lightning, seamlessly merging with the rolling Heavenly Thunder, their auras blending, complementing each other, more than doubling their power!
The Moon Demon's innate cold could condense ice to isolate electricity and fire, but it definitely couldn't block this lightning-like sword light. Affected by the thunder, his internal demonic energy was chaotic and he couldn't exert his strength normally. Despite his best efforts to dodge, he was still swept by the residual sword light. Half of his body was soaked in Sword Energy. Xie Yan didn't give him any chance to breathe. The sword light continuously slashed, tearing the night sky, harmonizing with the rolling thunder, like lightning streaking across the sky. With each wave of Sword Energy, the Moon Demon was battered, howling in distress.
At this moment, the clouds in the sky brightened, and a thick lightning sword suddenly broke through the clouds. This was genuine lightning and fire. This long-accumulated power was unleashed without any warning. The Moon Demon was completely unprepared and unable to condense ice for defense. He was squarely struck by the purple lightning. In that instant, every inch of his flesh was filled with lethal electricity, and the thunder sound attacked, the yin and yang thunder energy rotated, thoroughly cleansing him inside and out.
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The damage of lightning and fire to the body of Demons was needless to say, and Xie Yan's sword light illuminating the night sky was no less powerful. When the two forces clashed, a white mist exploded around the Moon Demon, accompanied by flesh and blood flying. His howl instantly became muted, and he plunged straight down from the sky to the ground.
With a loud thud, the Moon Demon's once smooth skin was now charred and wrinkled, split open with countless small wounds, from which turbid white body fluid seeped. The most severe injury was a deep sword wound diagonally down from his left shoulder. The surrounding flesh had clear cracks, which were spreading further.
He tried to cover the wound with his hand, but the mere touch accelerated the cracking of the wound. At this moment, the Sword Energy inside his body erupted for the second time. The bursting power forced the turbid white body fluid to spurt out from the wound, along with tiny bits of flesh.
The Moon Demon was stunned, the sound of his body's structure collapsing echoed from various parts. Not only was the Sword Energy damaging, but the "cleansing" by the yin and yang thunder energy caused even more severe internal injuries.
This body was on the verge of collapse.
As the Moon Demon fell, Yu Zhou and Red Yin on the ground turned their gazes. Just now, the two high-ranking cultivators of the Lichen Sect launched a round of fierce attacks, their actions reciprocating like a violent storm, leaving the spectators breathless. Yu Zhou, perhaps, was indifferent, but Red Yin, as the Master of the Xuan Yin Sect, understood far more than these cultivators of the Lichen Sect. At this moment, she had already guessed the true identity of the Moon Demon, and her feelings were complex. This person was guilty, but if he hadn't suddenly appeared, she might be the one in a terrible state right now.
Her gaze involuntarily shifted slightly. On the other side, Yu Ci was focused on the spot where the Moon Demon had fallen, unresponsive to her gaze. The more it was like this, the more Red Yin felt a heavy unease. Her current thoughts were remarkably similar to those of the Moon Demon:
How could a mere runaway slave cause such a commotion?
At the height of her thoughts, a sudden stimulus came from the void.
Beneath the thunderous rumble, all other sounds were drowned out, but that unique fluctuation was all too familiar to her from her years in the Rakshasa Sect.
It was the invocation for the God Lord, a prayer offered with one's body! It wasn't from the Rakshasa Sect's system, but the "flavor" was unmistakable.
Her delicate body shivered slightly, but she quickly realized, wasn't this an opportunity?
With a thought, her Aura responded. Of this, Yu Zhou behind Red Yin was most aware. The Old Daoist's eyebrows furrowed, about to speak, when there was a "crack" sound. A lightning sword descended from the clouds, accompanied by thunder, leaving no room for escape. Its target was the Moon Demon, who was struggling to get up.
The lightning swallowed the Moon Demon once again, but everyone present saw that as the lightning pierced him, he raised his palm-knife. The lightning twisted dramatically, sparks flying in all directions, charring a large patch of meadow. Yet, the Moon Demon surged upwards in the lightning, a hint of golden light that couldn't be obscured by the dazzling lightning. Starting from the Moon Demon's Brain Palace, it spread outward and downward, transforming into a wave of golden light that quickly spread, coating the Moon Demon in a layer of golden armor.
The next moment, the Moon Demon roared towards the sky, thousands of golden lights bursting forth, like a giant sphere of light exploding under the blinding radiance!
"Sword Energy!" Xie Yan blurted out.
Indeed, it was Sword Energy, pure and sharp, no less impressive than Xie Yan's. The night sky was torn apart, revealing the solemn face of Elder Jie Liang behind the broken clouds.
The golden Sword Energy spread in all directions, seemingly without a target, but its range was vast. Elder Jie Liang, Xie Yan, and even Yu Ci on the ground, were all under the threat of the Sword Energy's edge.
With a cold snort, Xie Yan brandished his long sword, sending waves of Sword Energy rippling out, rolling like waves and unfurling like clouds. The golden Sword Energy was fierce, yet it struggled to penetrate the Sword Energy defense. In doing so, he not only protected himself but also shielded Yu Ci, who was beside him.
As for the others, there was no need for Xie Yan to worry about them.
However, at this moment, he saw that after the wave of golden Sword Energy, the Moon Demon's chest exploded violently. Immediately after, the Moon Demon's body burst like a firecracker, with a series of popping sounds, from torso to limbs, murky white body fluid mixed with flesh splattered in all directions. Yet the golden light that encircled it became even more dazzling, not diminishing even after radiating Sword Energy!
The golden light also contained high temperatures. The Moon Demon's splattered flesh and blood evaporated into smoke before they could reach the golden circle, disappearing into thin air.
Watching this scene, Xie Yan had an answer in his heart. Elder Jie Liang's voice from above came a step earlier:
"True Yang Spirit, parasitic within the Demons' puppet, who are you exactly?"
Yu Ci squinted his eyes and looked up at the bright golden light in the sky. Just as he was puzzled, Elder Jie Liang's voice came. His heart skipped a beat, and a certain suspicion rose from his heart. At this moment, a heat wave hit his head, and his Soul Sensing, which had been maintained since the battle, magnified a malicious intent and stabbed it onto his Divine Soul.
In the sky, the golden light suddenly twisted.
Yu Ci felt a sudden heaviness on his body, knowing that the opponent had targeted him. But before he could react, the sound of thunder rose, and a sword aura cut through the air.
The howling wind blew, stirring up dust, making Yu Ci unable to open his eyes. But at this moment, a sharp and unfamiliar voice laughed loudly:
"Go, no need for a farewell!"
The heavy pressure on his body suddenly disappeared, leaving only the laughter echoing in the distance, full of self-satisfaction.
Yu Ci spat out a mouthful of earthy air and was about to curse, when a clear and cold voice echoed through the sky:
"Heaven and Earth Law Net, Five Directions Absolute Hell, hurry!"
The laughter abruptly stopped.
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