novelapdf #379 - Blood Curtain
#379 - Blood Curtain
The enormous fire demon, laughing, spewed green flames, instantly transforming into a dragon-like fire serpent, lunging fiercely at the five.
The five dared not relax in the slightest, each feeling the judicial sword energy swirling around them.
They attempted to counter with verbally controlled spells, but their magical power was nearly exhausted, and coupled with the demonic poison in their bodies, their strength was greatly diminished. They were instantly forced back by the fire dragon, coughing up blood repeatedly, on the verge of being devoured by the flames.
Just at this critical moment, a crisp sword鸣 resounded through the clouds, as if heaven and earth were first opening, causing the earth to tremble.
Immediately following, a sword energy containing the power of life and death slashed across the sky; this was precisely the ultimate technique of the Flourishing Decay Sword Art.
Wherever the sword energy passed, all obstacles dissipated. The fire demon, unwilling to be outdone, clashed head-on with the sword energy, its target directly aimed at Leng Xiaoyao.
Leng Xiaoyao instantly felt the crisis of life and death, deeply aware that the strength of a half-step God Transformation cultivator was extraordinary, and that the opponent's techniques were even more peculiar, being a leader among equals.
He roared loudly, and the power of the five instantly converged. He threw a punch, and the flames coalesced into a giant fist, colliding fiercely with the flying sword. The sound of swords rang through the heavens, and then the giant fiery fist exploded with a bang.
Leng Xiaoyao and the five were forced back, urgently waving battle flags to dispel the sword energy.
They looked in disbelief at the handsome Old Ancestor Hua Zixuan before them, clad in a gray robe and a wooden hairpin, exuding an air of detachment, who was holding half of Qingyun Old Ancestor's nascent soul in his hand.
Qingyun Old Ancestor wore a bitter expression, knowing that defeat was certain, and that the family elders might turn against him. He was already utterly defeated, with no way to retreat, and his heart was filled with resentment towards Li Chengfeng.
"Leng Xiaoyao, you dare to be so arrogant! Dare to run wild in my Qingyun Sect, first ask about my Classic Sword!" Qingtian Old Ancestor Hua Zixuan roared angrily.
Flipping his hand, he took out a remnant soul, claiming: "Entrusted by Li Chengfeng, the remnant soul of the old demon is for you. Leave the Nine Domains Continent quickly, lest you be drawn into a greater conflict.
If not for Li Chengfeng's sake, you would have all died by my sword long ago."
Leng Xiaoyao smiled: "Well said, if the old demon's soul is given to me, I will leave immediately.
Since we can't get any interest, what's the point of us staying here?"
Qingtian Old Ancestor Hua Zixuan flicked his finger, and the remnant soul flew towards Leng Xiaoyao.
Leng Xiaoyao reached out and touched it, immediately sealing it with magic. He carefully sensed its aura, and indeed it was the aura of the old demon, only then did he feel relieved, confirming that it was genuine.
However, this was actually a wisp of the old demon's aura that Li Chengfeng had severed using the Soul Severing Technique and melted together. Although it could deceive, it was ultimately a fake.
Leng Xiaoyao mistakenly believed it to be real and put it away.
Leng Xiaoyao smiled and said: "Now that the transaction is complete, subsequent matters have nothing to do with Li Chengfeng.
I didn't expect Li Chengfeng to make a deal with you. It seems he helped you kill Qingyun Old Ancestor.
You saved the Qingyun Sect, but you can't save Li Chengfeng, because someone has already set a trap in Little Azure Mountain to snipe Li Chengfeng. What will you choose?"
Leng Xiaoyao remained silent.
Qingtian Old Ancestor Hua Zixuan sneered: "This matter has nothing to do with me. I am only responsible for protecting the Qingyun Sect in this plan.
Several Supreme Elders need to protect the strength of my human race, and then take over the Qingyun Sect. I will serve as the sect master. As for Little Azure Mountain, I believe Li Chengfeng has the ability to protect himself."
He looked towards the five Supreme Elders behind him, all old acquaintances. The five, led by Qingbai, all lowered their heads, feeling ashamed towards Qingtian Old Ancestor Hua Zixuan.
They had failed to step forward at the most critical moment, and now that they had been saved from serious injury, they felt even more guilty and ashamed.
Qingbai finally cupped his fist and said: "Qingtian Old Ancestor Senior Brother, now that you have returned, you should naturally be the sect master. We fully support you.
As for Li Chengfeng, I advise you to prioritize protecting the Qingyun Sect and not venture into danger."
Qingtian Old Ancestor Hua Zixuan nodded in agreement: "That's natural. I will now take you back to the Qingyun Sect to reorganize the sect. As for the matter of Little Azure Mountain, we can just wait and see what happens."
Qingyun Old Ancestor laughed repeatedly: "Hahaha, the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind.
Li Chengfeng thought he was cooperating with the demons, but in reality, he was being schemed against.
The demons must have betrayed him, joining forces with others to set up an inescapable net in Little Azure Mountain.
Li Chengfeng's wealth is more than just 300,000 high-grade spirit stones. He possesses countless treasures such as the Ancient Demon Lizi Inheritance and a Substitute Puppet. Which force wouldn't covet them? This is self-inflicted and brought upon himself."
Hua Zixuan said angrily: "Shut your mouth! How can your narrow-mindedness comprehend Li Chengfeng's foresight?
No matter how you try to persuade me, I vow not to leave. Protecting the Qingyun Sect is protecting the foundation of my human race.
Since he is stopping me from going, there must be a reason." After saying that, he resolutely turned around, completely disregarding the demons.
This action made Qingyun Old Ancestor want to speak but stop, "He originally thought that Hua Zixuan would rush to rescue his life-saving benefactor!"
If not for Li Chengfeng, Hua Zixuan would have been utterly defeated long ago. Unexpectedly, he returned to the sect to stabilize the Qingyun Sect. This action was truly out of helplessness."
Leng Xiaoyao witnessed this scene, his eyes flickering, and he said firmly: "Since you are unwilling to go, I will go and join the fun. The transaction with Li Chengfeng is over. Next, everyone acts on their own."
Qingtian Old Ancestor Hua Zixuan paused slightly, finally gritting his teeth and leaving, knowing that if he violated Li Chengfeng's plan and acted without authorization, he might disrupt the overall situation.
He knew that his strength was extraordinary, but he still decided to implement the backup plan, disregarding the demons' discussions, and resolutely left. Leng Xiaoyao's gaze narrowed slightly, falling into deep thought.
A demon king anxiously asked: "Young Master, what should we do? Although we obtained the soul of the old demon, the round trip cost a great deal. If there is no gain, wouldn't we lose everything?"
Another demon king said disdainfully: "Li Chengfeng is just a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator. If not for the help of my demons, how could he have succeeded?
We should directly take Little Azure Mountain, capture him back to the demon race, and force him to hand over his treasures and techniques. This is the best policy. At that time, we will definitely be able to hold our heads high in front of all races and wash away our previous shame."
Leng Xiaoyao pondered for a moment, slowly saying: "Li Chengfeng is no ordinary person, do not underestimate him.
I suspect he may have a trick up his sleeve. We can wait and see. I have secretly contacted other forces. When they launch their attack, I will contain the Qingyun Sect. As for Li Chengfeng, it will depend on how Lou Xueyun responds."
The current Little Azure Mountain is already a mess. Those so-called elites have all been turned into sacrifices of power on the altar.
Li Chengfeng witnessed this scene, transmitting through his divine sense, and said with a smile: "Qingyun Old Ancestor, you schemed against me, and you even sacrificed your life. It's truly self-inflicted.
And those demons, who don't keep their word, take advantage and still act like they're being wronged. They got the soul of the old demon but not only did they not retreat, they still want to pick up scraps. Then let them taste a big loss again."
He turned his gaze forward, smiling and saying: "Since you two big shots have come, why not show yourselves? Facing me, a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, do you still need to hide your heads and tails?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the blood waves in front surged, and Xue Qiankun and Lou Xueyun slowly walked out.
Xue Qiankun looked at Li Chengfeng and asked: "Is this another Substitute Puppet?"
Lou Xueyun said proudly: "This is his real body. I had him execute this plan, killing Qingyun Old Ancestor, precisely to make his real body appear,
Because all the manipulations of this sacrifice can only be implemented by his real body, the Substitute Puppet simply cannot grasp the essence.
We have already agreed with the demon Leng Xiaoyao to help him succeed. Sacrificing Qingyun Old Ancestor to lure his real body to appear, capturing Li Chengfeng will give Leng Xiaoyao a portion of the Ancient Demon Power Inheritance."
"The great enemy of the demons has been eliminated, the soul of the old demon will be handled by me, as for Li Chengfeng, leave him to me."
Xue Qiankun smiled and said, "Lou Xueyun, the ginger is still old and spicy. Only when you brought me here did I realize that you had already set up a plan to deal with Li Chengfeng. This time, will Xue Qingchen come to make trouble again?
The reason I didn't act was because I was afraid of Xue Qingchen's ambush."
Lou Xueyun shook his head and explained, "I have already sent people to closely monitor the Blood Demon Sect. As soon as Xue Qingchen returned to the sect, he announced his retreat, and he has offended the major sects of Qi State.
If he leaves the sect, we will definitely attack the Blood Demon Sect. He won't dare to show himself in a short time. Therefore, we are determined to deal with Li Chengfeng."
He pointed to the surroundings, the blood vessels around Little Azure Mountain were boiling, and the sky seemed to be shrouded in blood, "To capture you, I and the sect master specially condensed the Kunpeng Technique into a blood curtain, sealing the heaven and earth, making it impossible for you to escape, solidifying the space, making teleportation futile."