Never Withered

Seeking the Dao in the Mortal World!

The black fire transformed into scattered points of light, dispersing around the two demons. There was no burning sensation; in fact, it felt somewhat cool. Even the small blades of grass on the ground were unaffected. The two demons didn't take it too seriously, raising their arms to swat away the black fire in front of them and attack Li Qingjun.

However, the black fire, which seemingly couldn't even burn a blade of grass, immediately ignited with a "whoosh" upon touching their arms. A piercing, bone-chilling burning sensation spread from their arms throughout their bodies, feeling almost identical to when they were trapped in the Demon Refining Array.

The two demons roared furiously, and violent demonic energy surged out, forcefully pushing the black fire away from their arms, along with the burned flesh, leaving them covered in blood.

Ye Ling clapped her hands and laughed, "They're cooked, they're cooked!"

She felt quite regretful in her heart.

This was the Teng Snake Heavenly Fire, her innate divine ability... Although her bloodline was thin and couldn't unleash its true power, the main reason was that her injuries hadn't healed. Otherwise, the effect of this fire would be far more than this... What a pity.

At this moment, Li Qingjun's silver spear had reached the Eagle Demon's face.

According to common sense, eagles and snakes are natural enemies. Li Qingjun didn't know about Teng Snakes, so she instinctively chose to engage the Eagle Demon.

Ye Ling turned her head and smiled at her, her figure suddenly disappearing. When she reappeared, she had somehow produced a dagger and plunged it into the Wolf Demon's waist. She could indeed only hold back one demon, and probably not for long. If her injuries flared up, she would be finished...

Although it seemed like two against two, Ye Ling knew perfectly well that they really couldn't defeat these two demons. Li Qingjun was ignorant and fearless, but how could Ye Ling not know?

Ye Ling didn't know why she was accompanying this reckless princess in her foolishness. According to her own thoughts, she should have held her head and run away...

Perhaps she was just a stupid snake.

The Eagle Demon tilted its head, avoiding the whistling spear tip, and casually swatted. Li Qingjun was almost sent spinning and had to forcefully shift her feet to barely stand steady, her heart filled with dread.

The gap... is it this big?

Out of the corner of her eye, she saw the Wolf Demon and Ye Ling's figures intertwining, almost only seeing two shadows darting back and forth, unable to capture their specific movements.

A great demon in the Transformation Stage, and an Acquired Martial Artist... The gap was actually this ridiculous.

Was she just a pure burden here?

In just a moment of distraction, the eagle's talons had reached her throat.

Li Qingjun quickly retreated three steps, her spear tip vibrating, unleashing thousands of silver rays. The silver rays converged into a dragon shape, roaring upwards.

As the strong true energy erupted, a ray of light shone from her waist.

"Clang!"

The Eagle Demon actually retreated three steps as well, its sharp eyes filled with shock: "Where did this peculiar mana come from?"

It didn't have time to think too much. Li Qingjun's spear shadows were layered and dense, suffocating it. In terms of technique alone, she could crush it by ten streets. With this strange power restraining its demonic energy, it truly couldn't take her lightly.

The Eagle Demon retreated a few more steps, shaking off Li Qingjun's spear shadows that clung like bone marrow, and suddenly raised its arm, letting out a long howl towards the sky.

A strong whirlwind swept through the battlefield, instantly kicking up sand and stones. The sharp wind, like blades, scraped towards Li Qingjun. She blocked with her spear, and there was a "ding" sound, like the clashing of metal. The soldiers ambushing not far away let out several screams, seemingly injured by the wind blades.

Li Qingjun's silver spear spun rapidly, like falling snow, making continuous "ding ding dong dong" sounds like pearls dropping onto a jade plate. Cold sweat couldn't help but drip from her forehead. The countless winds around her were actually like knives, each capable of killing!

How could a mortal possibly defeat such a demon? Even if brother came, it would be very difficult, right?

The Eagle Demon had already closed in, its eagle talons forming a fist, striking towards Li Qingjun's lower abdomen.

Li Qingjun couldn't cope at all and inwardly cried out that she was finished.

But unexpectedly, the anticipated severe pain didn't come. A Wolf Tooth Club whistled from a distance, like a thousand-pound boulder smashing down. The Eagle Demon swung its arm to block, and the Wolf Tooth Club spun back. Someone rushed over quickly, grabbed the club, and performed a leaping slash towards the Eagle Demon.

It was done in one smooth, clean motion.

Qin Yi had finally arrived!

The imposing momentum of the Wolf Tooth Club, like a mountain pressing down, finally forced the Eagle Demon to retreat slightly, and even the wind blades weakened a little.

"Qin Yi!" Li Qingjun continued to block the wind blades, overjoyed. "You're back!"

Qin Yi said sternly, "Don't be careless!"

Before his words finished, a swift gray shadow approached Li Qingjun from behind with unparalleled speed and struck her waist with a palm.

It was the Wolf Demon, finally free from Ye Ling's entanglement, launching a quick sneak attack.

"Damn..." Qin Yi desperately swept away the Eagle Demon, about to go to the rescue, but suddenly froze.

Although Li Qingjun was struck and coughed up blood, falling forward, at the same time, a brilliant light erupted from her waist. Seven-colored radiance burst forth from the jade pendant, scattering onto the Wolf Demon. The Wolf Demon let out a painful roar, its human-like appearance instantly receding, transforming into a giant Azure Wolf, howling towards the sky.

Ye Ling followed closely behind, stabbing a dagger into its backside.

The howl became even more mournful. The entire wolf body trembled violently, flinging Ye Ling away with a "bang." She crashed heavily against the courtyard wall, which completely collapsed, burying Ye Ling underneath.

Li Qingjun spat out clotted blood, staggered to her feet, and without even time to catch her breath, immediately twisted her waist. Her spear, like a dragon's roar, broke through the layers of wind blades and thrust into the Wolf Demon's mouth.

The colorful light reappeared, exploding from the Wolf Demon's mouth. Light surged from its wolf head, and it was already lifeless.

The Eagle Demon was terrified and no longer tangled with Qin Yi. It transformed back into its original form and flew away, flapping its wings. It didn't understand why, despite having the upper hand, things suddenly turned out this way. What was that five-colored radiance?

It heard that Li Qinglin had a jade pendant that could ward off evil? But how could it be here?

In front of it were scattered black flames. It braked sharply in the air, turned its head to look, and a black light, like a sudden clap of thunder and lightning, shot towards it.

The Eagle Demon turned its head angrily. "Are you really going to kill me completely, not even showing a little camaraderie as fellow demons?"

Ye Ling's dusty figure appeared in the air, hands on her hips, and said, "Did you just realize I'm super fierce?!"

Qin Yi looked up at Ye Ling. Her small body was also covered in bloodstains. She hadn't had an easy time during the entanglement with the Wolf Demon just now. Her previous injuries showed signs of recurring, but she was suppressing them and continuing to pursue the enemy.

He didn't say anything. He and Li Qingjun attacked together with spear and club, soaring into the sky.

At the same time, arrows rained down from the courtyard.

An eagle's cry echoed through the air, and eagle feathers fluttered down everywhere.

Qin Yi kicked the two demon corpses, one eagle and one wolf, and said in a low voice, "That was close."

Li Qingjun happily pulled him. "You came back just in time. If it weren't for that club of yours, I would have almost been captured."

"Now you know you're weak, right? Still dare to be reckless? I told you to hide in the array, but you insisted on showing off." Although Qin Yi was scolding her, his expression didn't show any annoyance. Instead, he gently wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth and continued in a low voice, "Anyway... it's good that you're okay."

The two hugged and kissed. Ye Ling, covered in dust and bloodstains, hugged her knees and squatted motionless in the corner.

"Oh, right." Qin Yi separated slightly, panting, and asked, "How did your brother's jade pendant end up on you? It was really thanks to this item today."

"Brother said that if others were going to deal with him, they would have already taken this into consideration. Instead, no one would guess it was on me. As expected, it was useful, just as he predicted."

Qin Yi suddenly recalled Li Qinglin's words from back then: "A flower made of silk is still very beautiful, and it doesn't wither easily."

He was attacking the enemy camp, yet he didn't even bring the item that could save his own life, but instead gave it to his sister.

Whether it was his confidence, his affection, or his belief that Nanli needed Li Qingjun as a spark, no matter what, he had done what he said he would, and there was nothing to fault.

A soldier hurried over and announced loudly, "The Crown Prince requests Mr. Qin to go to Longevity Temple for assistance."

Li Qingjun also wanted to go, but Qin Yi held her back and said, "You are quite heavily injured. Stay here with Ye Ling to recover. Don't run around. I'll go take a look."

Li Qingjun hesitated for a moment, knowing that going now would only be a burden. She took off her jade pendant and handed it to him: "Take this jade pendant with you. Dong Huazi has been operating for many years; who knows what strange things he might have."

Qin Yi took the jade pendant and turned to look. The large fire at Longevity Temple in the distance was still raging. He took a deep breath. His obsession would be resolved today.