"Leave! Now!" Fang Chen told Little Crane again in his mind.
With no other choice, Little Crane crawled out of Fang Chen's robe. But just as Little Crane tried to slip into the void, it found that a terrifying force had sealed it off. It could not leave this stretch of space.
Qingtian Demon Emperor stared at Little Crane. He knew the Paper Crane at Fang Chen's side could travel through space, but the formidable power radiating from the Heavenly Demon Banner had sealed this entire area.
"Without my permission, no one escapes!" Qingtian Demon Emperor told Little Crane.
Then he flashed in front of Fang Chen and struck out with his palm.
Fang Chen's gaze sharpened. He swung the Floating Immortal Sword and slashed at Qingtian Demon Emperor's palm.
Clang!
Sparks flew. A tremendous force knocked the Floating Immortal Sword back against Fang Chen, shattering his bones and sending him hurtling through the air. Blood burst from his mouth.
Qingtian Demon Emperor was simply too powerful. At close range, Fang Chen was utterly outmatched.
But the Floating Immortal Sword trembled fiercely, sending a surge of power into Fang Chen's body. His injuries healed at once.
Fang Chen began reciting the Myriad Buddhas War Scripture, and brilliant light shone from his body.
"Still chanting scriptures?"
Qingtian Demon Emperor's eyes narrowed. He charged Fang Chen again, his palm blazing with green light as he struck.
Fang Chen swung the Floating Immortal Sword at him. But Qingtian Demon Emperor gave a cold smile, curled his fingers into claws, and caught the blade.
A strange pulse came through the Floating Immortal Sword. Then Devouring Power surged from it, trying to consume Qingtian Demon Emperor's strength.
His eyes narrowed. He forced the power within his body under control and withstood the Devouring Power.
"Hmph.