In just one hour, faint fluctuations of Demonic Qi could be seen on the distant horizon. Li Xuanxiao and Long Hui opened their eyes at almost the same moment. Silently withdrawing from their cultivation state, the two exchanged a glance and looked together toward the distant sky. There, several transformed Demon Race members were indeed arriving together!
Wild Demonic Qi erupted wantonly, showcasing the might of these Demon Race members.
A total of eight Yao Beasts!
Five of them were at the Eighth Layer of the Heaven Realm, two were at the Ninth Layer of the Heaven Realm, and one was at the Peak of the Heaven Realm!
They were clearly a whole level stronger overall than Ang Shan and Lao Bai. The Demon Race members quickly approached this location and saw Li Xuanxiao and Long Hui waiting there.
The Demon Race members narrowed their eyes and sensed carefully. One was at the Third Layer of the Heaven Realm, and the other was at the Seventh Layer of the Heaven Realm. Whether looking at the Realm or the numbers, the advantage was on their side!
With such a clear gap in Realm strength and numbers, anyone who wasn't an idiot could see it. And generally speaking, the Human Race was much smarter than the Demon Race. These two could cultivate to the Heaven Realm, so they were clearly not fools; how could they not see it?
Despite having lower Realms and fewer people, they still dared to remain stationed here and showed no change in expression upon seeing the Demon Race members arrive. They were clearly relying on something!
The Demon Race members exchanged glances, inwardly guarding themselves a bit, and did not act carelessly like Ang Shan and Lao Bai before. After all, they were Yao who had mingled in the Jianghu for many years and possessed a certain degree of prudence. They knew the Human Race always liked to pretend to be harmless and play dirty tricks like pretending to be a pig to eat the tiger. They would not rush forward impatiently just because the opponents looked weak, like some greenhorn.
"Two sirs, we have come for the Storage Ring held by Ang Shan. He stole a supreme treasure of our clan. If Your Excellency returns it to us, we will leave immediately!"
The unexpectedly polite tone caused some surprise for Li Xuanxiao and Long Hui.
Are they really this courteous?
Long Hui glanced at Li Xuanxiao. Li Xuanxiao stepped forward, looking directly at the Demon Race members, neither subservient nor overbearing.
"Ang Shan and the other Yao invaded the Yunqi Kingdom, occupied Nanping Mountain, and wantonly slaughtered and devoured the Martial Artists and common folk of the thirty-six counties. The losses incurred during this period are incalculable. Now that they have been executed, their remaining possessions should serve as compensation to the Yunqi Kingdom. Since you have also stepped into the territory of the Yunqi Kingdom, if you do not wish to meet the same fate as Ang Shan, I advise you to leave quickly."
The Demon Race members exchanged glances, their expressions clearly turning gloomy. This Human Race member spoke in a strong tone, showing no mercy whatsoever. The Demon Race members invariably turned to look at the Demon Race member at the Peak of the Heaven Realm.
"Lord Yu Chou, we..."
The Peak Heaven Realm Demon Race member addressed as 'Lord Yu Chou' nodded slightly. The subordinates immediately understood and turned to look at Li Xuanxiao and Long Hui.
"Since that is the case, then we must offend you!"
As soon as the words fell, the five Demon Race members at the Eighth Layer of the Heaven Realm immediately swarmed forward!
Enveloping Li Xuanxiao and Long Hui within their midst.
Li Xuanxiao turned his head to glance at Long Hui: "Be careful yourself. If you can't hold on, leave immediately. Don't try to be brave."
Long Hui drew his long sword, his expression stern: "I know without you telling me!"
Such a tsundere, quite something, huh~
Li Xuanxiao pouted, and the Demon Race members had already begun to deploy different Demonic Techniques. Instantly, surging Demonic Qi brought immense pressure to bear upon them. Long Hui gritted his teeth, surging his True Essence, preparing for simple defense. No matter how talented he was, he was only at the Third Layer of the Heaven Realm after all. Facing the pressure from five Eighth Layer Heaven Realm Demon Race members simultaneously, that overwhelming, surging pressure was still very difficult to bear.
However, the next second, a peaceful halo enveloped him, wrapping him within. The sense of oppression and squeezing vanished instantly. Long Hui felt a wave of ease and comfort. He looked over in astonishment. The source of the halo was emanating from Li Xuanxiao!
"This kid... he actually knows more than one Buddhist Dharma!?"
Wherever the halo reached, all filth and uncleanliness were purified and vanished without a trace!
The halo expanded, forming an indestructible barrier. Whether it was physical attacks or Spell intrusions, they were all blocked by this barrier, unable to touch the Pure Land within the barrier!
Heaven Realm Technique — Immaculate Pure Land!
This was the first time Li Xuanxiao had displayed this Buddhist Dharma. As a new Heaven Realm Buddhist Dharma derived from the Mystic Realm's 'Mystic - Universal Salvation' after crossing two Realms, its demonstrated capabilities greatly satisfied Li Xuanxiao. As expected of a System product, both its strength and area of effect saw a significant improvement. The moment he made a move, the pressure these Demon Race members exerted on them was weakened to such an extent!
The Demon Race members also showed surprise: "This kid is actually a Buddhist Disciple!"
"Huh? But... but he isn't bald."
"Who knows what's going on, but this kid is definitely strange. We prioritize taking him down first!"
Four of the five Demon Race members attacked Li Xuanxiao together, leaving the last one to look at Long Hui, feeling somewhat speechless. What was the meaning of assigning me such a weak opponent!
It looked at Long Hui with eyes full of helplessness and disdain.
Long Hui cursed inwardly. He must cultivate diligently when he gets back; he absolutely would not slack off anymore. Being looked down upon by a Demon Race member felt truly awful!
Long Hui agitated his True Essence and attacked that Demon Race member with all his might!
Even if he couldn't help Li Xuanxiao much, at least he shouldn't hold him back. For a time, Martial Arts, Buddhist Dharma, and Demonic Techniques flew across the sky. Terrifying True Essence clashes erupted, scattering fragments of True Essence everywhere.
This level of might was sensed even by the Martial Artists of the Yunqi Kingdom watching from afar. Several Origin Realm Martial Artist immediately ascended into the air, looking toward Li Xuanxiao from a distance. The shock in their eyes was undisguised.
It was a battle of the Late Stage Heaven Realm!
The several Origin Realm Martial Artist felt heavy-hearted. Facing such power, they didn't even dare to have the thought of watching from nearby.
"When did our Yunqi Kingdom get such a terrifying existence?"
"The Demon Race side should be those Heaven Realm Demon Race members from Nanping Mountain, but the human on the other side... Our Yunqi Kingdom does not have such a powerful existence."
"Too frightening. Just the aftershocks of the battle carry such oppressive force! If one were at the scene, what kind of pressure would one face!?"
...
The expressions of the four Demon Race members gradually grew solemn. When they attacked together, they thought it would either be crushing or at least overwhelming. But they didn't expect that this Human Race member, besides his Buddhist Dharma, could actually simultaneously display three types of Martial Arts!
They had never seen such a strange opponent before. Either cultivate Martial Arts, or cultivate Buddhism; Dual Cultivation... that was too unbelievable!
Not only were the Demon Race members fighting Li Xuanxiao shocked beyond measure, but the remaining three who had not yet attacked also showed surprise.
Yu Chou narrowed his eyes, staring intently at Li Xuanxiao. The True Essence aura emanating from the latter contained both the sharp killing intent of a martial cultivator and the gentle compassion of a High Monk. These two completely different auras had actually reached such a bizarre yet perfect balance within one person.
"Truly inconceivable..."
Yu Chou sighed. He had initially thought that even if they didn't attack, they could quickly resolve the situation. After all, they held the advantage in both numbers and Realm. But now it seemed that because of Li Xuanxiao's existence, they might need to expend considerable effort?
Yu Chou signaled the two Ninth Layer Heaven Realm Demon Race members, and the three of them immediately attacked, converging on Li Xuanxiao!