The white mist spread with astonishing speed. In merely a few breaths, it engulfed the figures of those nearby, along with the Outer Realm Heavenly Demons rushing over.
The white mist could cut off sight and Demonic Thought. Within it, aside from the devil cultivator who had released the mist and could barely discern directions, even the Outer Realm Heavenly Demons' movements were greatly restricted.
According to the plan, they would use the mist's cover to lure the human female devil cultivator to the Outer Realm Heavenly Demons, have them kill her, then use the Soul-Locking Lantern to draw out the remnant soul in her body before it had time to dissipate.
Judging that the time was about right, the devil cultivator holding the Soul-Locking Lantern quietly activated it. Before long, the lantern in his hand indeed reacted, becoming much heavier.
Delighted, he was just about to put away the Soul-Locking Lantern when he heard a sharp rush of wind bearing down on him. The one approaching was unmistakably an Outer Realm Heavenly Demon!
The devil cultivator was horrified. Without time to think about why he had been targeted, he instinctively retreated.
But after taking only a few steps back, he realized something was wrong. He tried to change direction again, but it was already too late!
Pain lanced through his waist, followed by a tremendous force that sent him flying. He hurtled uncontrollably toward the Outer Realm Heavenly Demon ahead, while the Soul-Locking Lantern fell from his grasp.
Xu Chunniang flicked her tail and spun. With one clean turn, she caught the falling Soul-Locking Lantern. Through her soul sense, she then perceived that the devil cultivator had flown defenselessly before the Outer Realm Heavenly Demon and been torn in half with a single swipe.
At that moment, the surrounding