Chu Liang's strike was fast, precise, and ruthless, startling both Venerable Azure Dragon and Daoist Yan. The two great cultivators stared blankly at him; neither had expected him to suddenly attack.
After killing Caiyi, Chu Liang watched the golden mark fly out with satisfaction before finally letting out a breath. When he turned around and realized the two were watching him, he immediately felt a little awkward.
"Um..." He scratched his head and said solemnly, "She was relying on Martial Uncle Yan's soft heart. When elders have matters to attend to, juniors should bear the burden. No matter what, I had to personally end this demon today!"
Chu Liang's voice had initially lacked confidence, but as he spoke, it grew increasingly forceful, as though he had found his courage in the process.
However...
Venerable Azure Dragon looked at Yan Zi, somewhat puzzled.
He had heard of Daoist Yan's reputation. In the cultivation world, Yan Zi was famously ruthless and sparing with words, rarely making a move—but whenever he did, someone died. He was known for recognizing neither kin nor friend.
Could someone like that only count as softhearted in Shushan?
Terrifying indeed.
The three of them then returned to Shushan. Thousand Tower Valley might still contain many treasures, but with Caiyi gone, it would be impossible for them to break through the illusion realm there so easily again. Their previous battle had also consumed a great deal of strength, so they departed. Still, having opened up a map of Thousand Tower Valley this time, later generations could continue exploring it.
This time, they had killed the demon fetus suppressed beneath the reliquary tower, slain the fox demon king Caiyi, and found traces of Yan Renjie. It could be called a bountiful harvest.
It was only a pity that they had