Kyōkan

He had always thought that to reach a certain realm, one had to cultivate techniques corresponding to that realm.

He believed this was the only way to advance his cultivation.

Now, it seemed there were other methods to improve one's realm?

"In our Pei Province Demon Slayer Division, we have eight Hall Masters, Deputy Generals, and even the General."

"Only the General and Deputy General Yang have truly cultivated Profound Realm techniques."

"Seven Hall Masters, including myself, were promoted to the Profound Realm by cultivating multiple late-stage Profound Realm techniques."

There was another way?!

Li Xuanxiao was certainly broadening his horizons today.

Based on this information alone, this trip to slay demons had already paid for itself!

He immediately bowed respectfully, "Thank you, Hall Master, for your guidance. This information is worth a thousand gold!"

The other two martial artists also bowed.

Hearing this information was a free gain for them, and they felt a sense of gratitude towards Li Xuanxiao.

If it weren't for Li Xuanxiao, they wouldn't have heard any of this.

The Patrol Hall Master chuckled, "It's nothing! You would have learned this sooner or later anyway. I'm just telling you in advance today."

"Your compensation is still valid. When you return victorious, you can come find me here."

"I will do my best to fulfill your requests within my capabilities!"

Li Xuanxiao bowed solemnly, "Thank you, Hall Master!"

The Patrol Hall Master nodded and then introduced the other two martial artists to Li Xuanxiao.

It turned out both of them were late-stage Profound Realm martial artists, one at the seventh level and the other at the eighth!

This was considerable combat power!

"They are from Deputy General Yang's Purification Hall and are powerful martial artists. You will accompany them on this demon-slaying mission."

Li Xuanxiao was secretly surprised. Si Miaoyin had introduced him to the Purification Hall before, saying it was the strongest among the eight halls.

The martial artists who could join the Purification Hall were geniuses, the strongest of their peers!

He hadn't expected to meet two of them today.

"Your realm is low. Remember not to be greedy or reckless. Follow the lead of these two higher-level martial artists when you're out there!"

After leaving the Patrol Hall, the three introduced themselves to each other.

Li Xuanxiao also learned their names.

The male martial artist was Shen Tianyou, at the seventh level of the Profound Realm. He was a burly man with a beard, around forty years old.

The female martial artist was Lian Meini, at the eighth level of the Profound Realm. She was a voluptuous beauty, around thirty-five years old.

Shen Tianyou heartily clapped Li Xuanxiao on the shoulder, "Kid, don't be scared, I'll look out for you!"

Lian Meini, standing beside him, had eyes that seemed to hold a captivating allure.

The martial artist uniform, which appeared quite loose on others, fit her perfectly in certain areas.

Especially on her chest, where the originally flat fabric was stretched taut, forming two prominent mounds!

It was hard to imagine what kind of formidable presence was concealed behind that fabric.

She lifted Li Xuanxiao's chin with her finger, "What a handsome young man!"

Li Xuanxiao appeared slightly flustered, "Please, let's get going. Time waits for no one."

The bearded man nodded, drew the greatsword from his back, and with a surge of True Qi, he ascended into the air on the sword.

"Meini, do you want to ride with me? My greatsword has plenty of space!"

Lian Meini shot him a glare, "You uncouth brute, you wish!"

Her tone then softened, becoming tender, "If it were this handsome young man, I'd be quite willing~"

Uh... Li Xuanxiao couldn't quite handle it, "Sorry, I prefer to travel alone."

He immediately executed the Aerial Sword Control Technique, transforming into a streak of light and soaring into the sky, his speed even greater than the bearded man's!

Lian Meini stood there, huffing indignantly, "What a wasted opportunity! My age is the prime of life, you know?"

Without further ado, she unleashed her martial arts and rose into the air, chasing after the other two!

Pei Province, Youpu City.

Countless crows circled in the sky. The once bustling and prosperous city was now devoid of life.

Even the sunlight seemed to deliberately avoid the area, adding to the gloomy and oppressive atmosphere.

Scattered everywhere were severed limbs and the highly decomposed bodies of the dead.

Everything in sight was a scene of desperate gloom, like a living hell.

In the distance, an exceptionally dazzling ball of rainbow light was rapidly approaching.

Behind it were two more figures, one standing atop a giant sword, the other surrounded by a swirling whip.

"How is this kid faster than us?"

Shen Tianyou, the burly man with a beard, stood atop the giant sword, gazing at Li Xuanxiao, who had already reached Youpu City.

Lian Meini, the voluptuous beauty, had whips dancing around her like living creatures, stirring up gusts of wind that propelled her forward at high speed.

She chuckled, "I didn't expect this young master to have quite a bit of skill!"

"Although his flying martial art is a bit flashy, attracting too much attention, its speed is undeniable."

"It's at least Profound Realm mid-grade!"

Shen Tianyou smacked his lips, sighing with emotion, "Tsk, my Aerial Sword Control Technique is only Profound Realm low-grade!"

"Heh, if he didn't have some skill, how could he be teamed up with us to slay demons at just Profound Realm first layer?"

The two also arrived outside Youpu City at this moment, immediately changing their True Qi circulation and beginning to descend slowly.

Li Xuanxiao had arrived before them and was already surveying the surroundings.

The My Buddha Illuminates Seal had a passive effect, requiring no deliberate activation.

A faint golden imprint appeared in the depths of Li Xuanxiao's eyes, revealing many things that ordinary people couldn't see.

He scanned the entire Youpu City bit by bit. In his vision, countless scarlet threads emerged from the city.

However, most of them were very thin, clearly indicating that much of the demonic energy had dissipated over time.

After scanning the area, Li Xuanxiao's gaze fell upon the spot where the scarlet glow was most concentrated.

He turned to the two from Purification Hall and pointed in one direction, "There seems to be something over there."

The two were stunned when they saw the golden imprint in Li Xuanxiao's eyes.

Li Xuanxiao's eyes actually revealed a hint of Buddhist nature!

Compared to a martial artist who was decisive in battle and covered in blood, he now resembled an enlightened monk.

The two exchanged a shocked glance and immediately set off for the location Li Xuanxiao had indicated.

Before they came, the Hall Master of Purification Hall, Yang Zhiru, had instructed them.

He had explained Li Xuanxiao's uniqueness.

If they were to fight demons, they would naturally take the lead.

However, in other aspects, they should take more of Li Xuanxiao's advice.

They had initially dismissed it. Was the advice of a Profound Realm first-layer martial artist really worth such importance?

But now, having witnessed the extraordinary aspects of the other party firsthand, they had put away their condescending attitude.

This kid really had something!

He seemed to be able to see things that others couldn't!

The three moved quickly, and in a moment, they arrived at the location Li Xuanxiao had pointed out.

"This is..."

Shen Tianyou's expression changed drastically, his entire face instantly darkening.

"Damn demons!"

Lian Meini turned her face away, unable to bear looking any further.

Li Xuanxiao's expression was calm, but the veins on his hand gripping the saber bulged.

"This is..."

"A Kyōkan..."