Demonic Traces Appear

The Primordial Chaos Thunder Fiend's supreme yang and supreme hardness specifically countered demons. The black-robed figure's demonic light was scattered by a single blow, and the backlash caused his body to falter slightly.

Although Li Su's hastily set up Star Sword Array was rudimentary, it accurately blocked most of the charging demonic creatures. As sword light flowed, the power of the star fiends shattered and purified them.

"Who dares to meddle in this old ancestor's business?!"

The black-robed figure was shocked and furious, his crimson eyes fixed on the suddenly appearing Li Su.

He hadn't expected an unexpected challenger to appear in this desolate place, and one whose methods seemed to specifically counter his demonic arts.

The three rescued Jade Purity disciples were both surprised and delighted. They quickly struggled to their feet and moved behind Li Su.

The young man at the front quickly said:

"Thank you, fellow Daoist, for your rescue! We are disciples of Kunlun Mountain's Jade Void Palace, Ming Xin, Ming Xing, and Ming Hui! This demon is a demonic cultivator under the Nether Blood Sea, cruel and bloodthirsty. Be careful, fellow Daoist!"

Nether Blood Sea? The Demon Ancestor Luo Hou's forces?

Had they also come out to cause trouble during this great calamity? Li Su's heart grew solemn. The Primordial World was becoming increasingly murky.

"Jade Void Palace?" The black-robed figure's eyes flashed with a hint of fear upon hearing the name, but it was quickly replaced by greed and ferocity. "Hmph! Another one from Jade Void Palace!

Perfect, this old ancestor will capture all of you today and use your Primordial Spirits and vital blood to refine my Myriad Demon Banner!"

He bit his tongue sharply, spitting a mouthful of vital blood onto the black banner. The Myriad Demon Banner immediately erupted with demonic flames, and countless pained, twisted faces appeared on its surface, emitting shrill howls. Its power instantly rose by a level!

A thicker, more condensed pitch-black demonic spear materialized, carrying bone-chilling coldness and filth, and shot towards Li Su!

This strike was close to the power of a peak Celestial Immortal!

Li Su's expression was grave, and he dared not be careless. The opponent's cultivation technique was bizarre, his magic artifact was venomous, and his cultivation level was higher than his own.

With a thought, he fully activated the Profound Star Swirl Body Protection and secretly urged the willow leaf bestowed by Cihang Daoren!

"Hurry!"

The emerald green willow leaf flew out from his bamboo stalk, instantly transforming into a soft yet incredibly resilient green light barrier that blocked in front of him!

The barrier was full of vitality, yet it carried a sacred aura that purified all things.

Chiiii--!

The pitch-black demonic spear fiercely collided with the green light barrier, emitting a violent corrosive sound, like a red-hot iron encountering ice and snow. Demonic Qi rapidly dissolved!

The demons within the Myriad Demon Banner howled even more miserably, as if encountering their natural nemesis!

Cihang Daoren's World-Cleansing Divine Light, even a trace of it, was by no means something such a demonic artifact could contend with!

"What? World-Cleansing Divine Light?!

How do you have Cihang Daoren's..." The black-robed figure was utterly shocked. Before he could finish speaking, the demonic spear had been completely purified. Although the green light barrier had dimmed considerably, it continued its advance, sweeping towards him!

The black-robed figure was terrified and quickly conjured a bone shield to block, while simultaneously retreating rapidly!

Bang! The bone shield shattered at the slightest touch of the green light barrier! The barrier lightly brushed past the black-robed figure's body.

"Ah--!" The black-robed figure let out an incredibly shrill scream. The demonic Qi around him boiled and evaporated violently as if doused in boiling oil. Black smoke rose from his body, and his aura instantly weakened by more than half, clearly suffering a heavy blow!

He glared at Li Su with extreme malice, no longer daring to linger. He transformed into a wisp of black smoke and fled into the distance in utter disarray, not even bothering to retrieve his damaged Myriad Demon Banner.

Li Su did not pursue. Activating the willow leaf for a single strike had consumed nearly thirty percent of his magical power, and this treasure's strength lay in defense and purification, not its offensive power.

Do not pursue a cornered enemy, especially when their origin is unknown and there might be an ambush.

He reached out and summoned the Myriad Demon Banner, which had lost its master and its spiritual light had dimmed, into his hand. He temporarily sealed it with the power of Primordial Chaos Thunder Fiend and stored it in his storage space (obtained from a Fiend Blood Sect cultivator's ring, which he could now use preliminarily after advancing to Celestial Immortal).

"Thank you, Senior Brother, for saving our lives!" Seeing this, the three Jade Void disciples finally breathed a sigh of relief and quickly stepped forward to respectfully bow to Li Su.

The strength Li Su had just displayed, along with the willow leaf that countered the demonic path, made them instinctively regard Li Su as a senior brother from the sect who was hiding his cultivation.

Li Su regained his senses, his bamboo body swaying slightly. "There's no need for such formalities, junior brothers and sisters. It is only right for fellow disciples to help each other. My name is Mo Xing, and I am also a nominal disciple of Jade Void."

"So it's Senior Brother Mo Xing!" The three of them exclaimed in realization, their attitude still respectful. For a nominal disciple to possess such strength and to have received a treasure from Uncle-Master Cihang, he must be extraordinary.

"Regarding what that demon said earlier about Senior Brother Yang Jian and Senior Sister Long Ji being unable to protect themselves, what is going on?" Li Su asked his doubts.

Ming Xin (the lead disciple) quickly replied, "Reporting to Senior Brother, we were previously ordered to investigate demonic traces in the 'Flowing Sand River' area. We received a message sword from Senior Sister Long Ji, saying that she and Senior Brother Yang Jian had discovered a suspected rift connected to the Nether Blood Sea in 'Black Wind Mountain,' and a large number of demonic creatures were pouring out.

While they were fighting fiercely, they instructed us to quickly seek reinforcements in the nearby 'Gold Sand Market'! We didn't expect to encounter this demon's ambush along the way..."

Black Wind Mountain? Nether rift? Yang Jian and Long Ji fighting desperately? Li Su's brows furrowed. The situation seemed very bad.

The demonic creatures from the Nether Blood Sea were extremely difficult to deal with and inexhaustible. Once they formed a scale, their threat would be immense.

"Where is Gold Sand Market? Are there any other reinforcements?" Li Su pressed.

"Gold Sand Market is three thousand li northeast of here. We don't know if there are other reinforcements; Senior Sister's message sword didn't mention it..." Ming Xing (the female disciple) said anxiously.

"Senior Brother, we must hurry to seek help! Senior Brother Yang Jian and Senior Sister Long Ji might not be able to hold on much longer!"

Li Su pondered for a moment. Both publicly and privately, he could not stand idly by.

Publicly, if demonic creatures emerged and harmed the common people, the disciples of Jade Void had an undeniable responsibility.

Privately, Yang Jian and Long Ji had helped him before, and Cihang Daoren had bestowed a treasure upon him.

"Since that is the case, I will accompany you to Gold Sand Market!" Li Su said decisively. "How are your injuries?"

"We took the pills, and we are fine now. We can travel!" The three said in unison.

"Excellent! There's no time to waste, let's depart immediately!"

Li Su had Ming Xin point the way. He immediately unleashed his Spiritual Power, swept up the three of them, and transformed into a dark streak of light. At the fastest speed possible, he rushed towards Gold Sand Market in the northeast!

Along the way, his thoughts churned.

The Nether Blood Sea, the demon race, the Witch-Demon War, Jade Void Palace... the vortex of the Primordial Tribulation grew deeper and deeper, and he, no longer in control of himself, was caught within it.

Was the path ahead a greater challenge, or... an opportunity?