Master's strength defied the heavens. Floating in midair, he controlled the four colored swords at will, striking wherever he pointed. For the first time, the old immortal was forced onto the defensive. Several successive attacks left even the aura around his body noticeably thinner. He did counterattack, but his attacks had little effect on the demonic spirit. The Lesser Immortal-Slaying Swords possessed astonishing power. Their demonic energy shattered his giant golden hand in an instant, and even lightning could not drive them back!
Meanwhile, Li Taichong continued attacking with sword incantations. The demonic spirit seemed to possess intelligence: rather than attacking Li Taichong, he directed all his attacks at the old immortal!
"Why doesn't he accidentally hurt Sword Saint Li?" I asked curiously. Wan Songxiao made no attempt to conceal the answer. "The demonic spirit prioritizes whoever poses the greatest threat. He can sense killing intent. Sword Saint Li has none toward him and is even helping him, so there won't be any problems."
"Then what should we do now?" I looked at Wan Songxiao. After a moment's thought, he said, "Everyone should leave as quickly as possible. While the immortal is on the defensive, no one should stay! That includes you and everyone else."
"What about you?" I remained wary. If Wan Songxiao could be trusted, pigs could climb trees. Believing half of what he said was enough.
"I still have an array here that hasn't been activated. Naturally, I must help the Sword Demon and the Sword Saint fight the enemy," Wan Songxiao said calmly, making it sound utterly convincing.
"Let everyone else leave. I'll stay and help you. I don't have a divine rank anyway, and this isn't the first or second time I've opposed him." I refused to leave, especially since I had no idea what