Princess Long Ji

Princess Long Ji!

Li Su instantly recognized the aloof, otherworldly woman in white.

Rumor had it that she was Yaochi Jinmu's daughter. For some reason, she had been banished to the mortal world, later becoming Yu Ding Zhenren's disciple. Her cultivation was profound, her swordsmanship divine, and she held an extremely high reputation among Kunlun Mountain's second-generation disciples.

He had not expected her to suddenly appear on the battlefield of Ten Thousand Witch City. Had she come specifically to provide support? By her master's orders? Yu Ding Zhenren's orders?

"Many thanks for your assistance, Senior Sister Long Ji!" Li Su suppressed his doubts and hurriedly bowed in thanks.

Her cultivation far exceeded his own, and they came from the same sect—both were registered disciples of Jade Void Palace—so calling her Senior Sister was not inappropriate.

Princess Long Ji gave a slight nod. Her cool gaze swept across the chaotic battlefield, and her calm voice carried unquestionable authority.

"By the decree of my master and the Sect Leader, the Primordial World's killing tribulation has begun. Disciples of Jade Void must enter the world to temper themselves and aid the common people.

"This city and the Witch Clan are not fated to perish here."

Before she finished speaking, the autumn-water-like longsword in her hand let out another soft hum. A peerlessly sharp sword qi swept outward, instantly reducing dozens of charging demon soldiers to dust!

The pure Jade Clarity Celestial Light contained within the sword qi had an extremely powerful restraining effect against demonic and evil energies.

The Peak Celestial Immortal demon general clutched his severed arm and stared at Long Ji in horror. "Jade Void Palace! Are you interfering in the grudge between our Demon Clan and the Witch Clan?!"

"Under the Heavenly Dao, all things have their destined order. Your actions have gone too far and harmed the harmony of heaven. It is only right that you cease fighting."

Princess Long Ji's voice remained cool, but the sword in her hand showed no mercy. Its light split into countless streams and assailed the demon general like a violent storm, suppressing him so thoroughly that he was left in constant peril.

With a powerful reinforcement like Long Ji joining the battle—especially with her Jade Clarity sword immortal techniques that specifically countered demons and evil—the tide of battle immediately turned.

With a single person and sword, she restrained several Celestial Immortal and even True Immortal-level demon generals within the demon army, greatly relieving the Witch Clan's pressure.

Seeing this, Li Su's spirits soared. He no longer held back as his newly advanced Celestial Immortal cultivation erupted at full strength!

Chaos Star Evil Power surged through him as he unleashed his newly comprehended divine abilities in rapid succession!

"Chaos Lightning Evil!" Guided by the bamboo branch, purple-black chaos lightning ravaged the demon ranks like enraged dragons. Wherever it passed, demon soldiers fell in scorched heaps! "Stellar Evil Sky-Rending Thrust!"

The Soul-Devouring Dark Light, fused with chaos power, became even stranger and more unpredictable. It targeted the demon generals' weaknesses, making it impossible to guard against!

He even attempted to miniaturize his formations, using bamboo leaves to set up small trapping and killing sword formations. Supplemented by the transformations of the Eight Nine Mysterious Art for surprise attacks, his combat power was astonishing!

He and Princess Long Ji worked at range and in close combat, one with techniques and one with martial prowess. Though it was their first time cooperating, they faintly complemented one another. Long Ji's sword light focused on attacking the powerful demon generals and clearing out large numbers of demon soldiers.

Li Su, meanwhile, moved along the flanks, filling in the gaps. He focused on picking off commanders and spellcasters while using formations to disrupt the army's formation.

Seeing this, the Witch Clan warriors of the Houtu Tribe had their morale raised to the extreme. They roared and launched a countercharge, forming a pincer attack with the two of them!

The fighting at the breach in the city wall also stabilized with Yang Jian's arrival.

Yang Jian opened the divine eye between his brows, displaying immense divine abilities. His Three-Pointed Double-Edged Blade was unstoppable, and he sought out the commander of the demon army—a Demon Master hidden among the high-ranking demon generals—fighting him to a standstill.

High in the sky, the Witch Clan's experts were invigorated by Jade Void Palace's reinforcements as well. They firmly entangled the Demon Clan's True Immortal and Golden Immortal great demons.

The battle seemed to be developing in the Witch Clan's favor!

However, deep within the demon clouds, those several terrifying presences comparable to peak Golden Immortals, who had yet to truly act, finally could no longer restrain themselves.

"Hmph! Mere juniors of Jade Void Palace dare disrupt the situation! Do you truly think our Demon Clan has no one left?" A cold, hoarse voice swept across the battlefield like an icy wind, making even souls feel frozen.

A massive claw covered in pitch-black scales suddenly extended from the depths of the demon clouds. Ignoring the distance of space, it reached directly for Princess Long Ji, who was slaughtering enemies in every direction!

The might of this claw far surpassed all previous attacks. It contained terrifying law power and sealed all the space around Long Ji!

A peak Golden Immortal great demon had personally taken action!

Princess Long Ji's expression instantly turned incomparably grave. With a clear cry, Jade Clarity Celestial Light blazed around her body. The longsword in her hand transformed into a heaven-piercing rainbow and met the black claw head-on!

At the same time, an ancient jade mirror flew from her robes, scattering streams of clear radiance to protect her body.

Boom! The sword rainbow collided with the claw! Jade Clarity Celestial Light and Demon Energy frantically eroded and annihilated one another!

Princess Long Ji's delicate body shuddered violently. Blood trickled from the corner of her lips as she was sent flying backward. The jade mirror also gave a mournful cry before returning dimly to her body.

The gap was far too great! Between a Celestial Immortal and a peak Golden Immortal lay an insurmountable chasm!

The black claw merely paused slightly before grabbing again, determined to crush this troublesome Jade Void disciple!

"Senior Sister, be careful!" Li Su's eyes split with fury. Without hesitation, he activated the little strength his Profound Star Swirl Body Protection had just recovered and charged fiercely in front of Long Ji, attempting to block the attack for her!

At the same time, he frantically circulated the Bedrock Rune and that faint trace of Holy Light Protection, even drawing upon the ancient power within him that came from the intent of Buzhou!

"An ant trying to shake a tree!" A disdainful snort came from the demon clouds as the claw accelerated instead of slowing down!

At that critical moment, another change occurred!

A gentle yet boundlessly vast clear light suddenly descended from beyond the heavens. Though launched later, it arrived first and lightly brushed against the black claw!

There was no earth-shattering explosion. That seemingly terrifying claw instantly melted and disintegrated like ice and snow beneath the sun. At the same time, a muffled groan and an enraged roar came from within the demon clouds.

"World-Cleansing Divine Light?! Cihang Daoren!"

As the clear light faded, a female Daoist in white robes appeared soundlessly before Long Ji and Li Su. Holding a Jade Purification Bottle, she had a compassionate and gentle face, while a tranquil, peaceful, yet unfathomable aura emanated from her body.

"Demon Master, using your strength to bully the weak is beneath your standing."

Cihang Daoren's voice was gentle, yet it clearly spread across the battlefield. "Let this matter end here. Demon Clan, withdraw."

Her appearance seemed to carry a strange power. The battlefield, which had been filled with thunderous cries of slaughter, unexpectedly fell silent for a moment.

Whether Witch or demon, all felt a peace and tranquility rising from the depths of their hearts, and their killing intent faded.

Deep within the demon clouds, those several terrifying auras fluctuated violently. They were clearly shocked and enraged, yet deeply wary of Cihang Daoren.

After several breaths of silence, that cold voice sounded again, filled with unwillingness. "Fine! Fine, Jade Void Palace! Our Demon Clan will remember what happened today! Withdraw!"

Following the order, the endless demon soldiers and generals retreated like a receding tide. Before long, they vanished into the vast demon clouds and fled into the distance.

Ten Thousand Witch City had held!

The surviving Witch Clan warriors erupted into cheers and tears of relief after surviving the disaster.

Li Su let out a long breath, feeling weak all over. Though Cihang Daoren had blocked that Golden Immortal strike, its terrifying pressure still left lingering fear in his heart.

He looked at the compassionate and peaceful figure before him and respectfully bowed. "This junior, Mo Xing, greets Martial Uncle Cihang."

Cihang Daoren turned around, her gentle gaze falling upon Li Su. She nodded slightly. "You are Mo Xing?

"Your innate talent is extraordinary, your fortune profound. You struggled for life amid tribulation. Not bad." She then looked toward Long Ji, who had finished regulating her breath. "Long Ji, are you unharmed?"

"Many thanks to Martial Uncle for saving me in time. This disciple is unharmed," Long Ji replied respectfully.

At this moment, Yang Jian had also dealt with his opponent and flown over to bow to Cihang Daoren.

Cihang Daoren said to the three of them, "The great tribulation has begun, and slaughter is rampant. Although what you did today followed Heaven's will, you have also formed karmic ties. You must be even more cautious when traveling through the Primordial World in the future.

"Long Ji, Yang Jian, the two of you will return to the mountain with me to report. Mo Xing..."

She looked at Li Su, paused briefly, then took out a willow leaf and handed it to him. "Your path differs from that of others. Master has said that you may cultivate through experience on your own.

"This is a leaf from my Jade Purification Bottle. It contains a trace of world-cleansing vitality. It can heal wounds and preserve your life, and it can also purify evil beings. Take good care of yourself."

Li Su accepted the verdant willow leaf, which radiated immense vitality and purifying power, his heart filled with gratitude. "Many thanks for Martial Uncle's generous gift!"

Cihang Daoren nodded and said no more. Auspicious clouds formed beneath her feet as she took Long Ji and Yang Jian with her, transforming into clear light and departing.

Li Su watched the direction in which they vanished, then looked at the devastated Ten Thousand Witch City and the exhausted yet joyful Witch Clan warriors. He clenched the willow leaf in his hand.

Today, he had glimpsed the brutality of the Primordial World's great tribulation through a small window. And the road ahead seemed destined to become even more turbulent and magnificent.