Why does Lord Ling Yan call me senior?

The rainbow light dissipated, and Li Xuanxiao scanned his surroundings before nodding to the city guards. "The rest is up to you!"

A massive lotus platform rose from beneath the feet of the guards, enveloping them all and radiating vibrant life force.

Wounds healed, pain lessened. The guards' eyes were red; the adults from the Demon Slayer Division had saved them.

Overcome with emotion, they immediately knelt on the ground and kowtowed, "Thank you, sir, for saving our lives!"

Countless citizens also had red eyes and knelt down, expressing their gratitude to Li Xuanxiao.

Without Li Xuanxiao, they definitely wouldn't have survived today. Once the demons breached the city, they would show no mercy!

Warriors, citizens, the elderly, women and children – without exception, they would all end up as food for the demons!

Li Xuanxiao watched the countless citizens kowtow to him, and a profound, indescribable urge suddenly surged within him.

He had to kill all the demons and bring peace and prosperity back to the people.

Li Xuanxiao silently nodded to them, rainbow light surged, and he soared into the sky once more.

"Mom, what's that beautiful light?"

"That's a warrior from the Demon Slayer Division, a great hero who saved us!"

"Wow—"

Joy flickered in the little girl's eyes. That light was so beautiful, so dazzling!

Junji City, Shiyang City, Donglu City, Cuilian City, Yanhuang City, Linquan City, Yiyuan City...

Every time he passed a city and saw demons causing trouble, Li Xuanxiao would resolutely take action.

Countless citizens witnessed the capabilities of this young warrior from the Demon Slayer Division.

The scene of kowtowing played out countless times in Li Xuanxiao's eyes within just a few days.

Silently, countless citizens imprinted that streak of rainbow light into their hearts...

Li Xuanxiao suddenly realized that after becoming stronger, there were many things he could accomplish.

It wasn't just for himself; it could also hold deeper, more meaningful significance.

Pei Province, Qinghui City.

Ling Yan ascended the steps, walking silently to the edge of the city wall, gazing out at the ink-black night beyond.

Ever since he was assigned here half a month ago, he had been patrolling and guarding the city as a defender.

Qinghui City was located in the more central region of Pei Province. The demons in this area were mostly Apex Realm, with Profound Realm Demon Kings rarely appearing.

Since his arrival, he had already dealt with several waves of Apex Realm Great Demon harassment.

However, facing Ling Yan's Profound Realm Third Layer strength, the Apex Realm Great Demons were all forced to retreat.

Several slower ones were even killed on the spot.

These scenes filled the other city defenders, most of whom were only at the Apex Realm mid-stage, with awe.

This warrior from the Demon Slayer Division was no ordinary person!

Ling Yan didn't react much to their looks of reverence.

He hadn't forgotten about that annoying guy in the Demon Slayer Division who was younger, more handsome, and more popular with women than him!

Just then, the ink-black night suddenly churned, as if something terrifying was lurking and waiting in the darkness.

Ling Yan immediately became alert, narrowing his eyes to look. Soon, three demons leaped out from the night!

As True Qi surged, they were all Profound Realm Demon Kings!

Ling Yan shouted loudly, startling all the city defenders.

It was the dead of night, the time when people were most likely to let their guard down!

It wasn't stupid for these demons to choose this time for a sneak attack!

Ling Yan took the lead, soaring forward, and immediately engaged the demons in battle!

After about ten exchanges, he realized something was wrong. These three Profound Realm Demon Kings were all at the Profound Realm mid-stage!

Ling Yan leaped into the air, his expression becoming even fiercer, and his attacks more ruthless.

The city defenders were stunned. They hadn't expected this Lord Ling to be so formidable, fighting three Profound Realm Demon Kings alone!

"Someone like Lord Ling must be the strongest among the younger generation of the Demon Slayer Division..."

"He definitely is. I've seen several warriors from the Demon Slayer Division sent to the surrounding cities, and many of them are only Apex Realm!"

"To reach the Profound Realm at this age, his talent is already very high!"

But as time passed, Ling Yan eventually began to fall into a disadvantage.

The other Apex Realm city defenders rushed to help, but there was still a major realm difference.

The effect they could provide was minimal.

Ling Yan finally realized the gravity of the situation. If this continued, his side would definitely lose!

What should I do?

As he was thinking, a dazzling rainbow light approached rapidly, drawing immense attention in the dark night.

Ling Yan narrowed his eyes, trying to get a clear look at who was coming, but his vision was completely blocked by the brilliant rainbow light.

His heart sank. Could it be another new demon?

Already at a disadvantage, if another demon joined, his side would have no chance of winning!

But soon, the rainbow light swooped down, instantly beheading three Profound Realm Demon Kings!

Ling Yan's eyes widened. Such power...

It's Mystic Realm!

He immediately cupped his hands towards the returning rainbow light and said, "This humble one is Ling Yan of the Demon Slayer Division."

"May I ask which senior martial artist has arrived?"

The rainbow light stopped beside Ling Yan, and Li Xuanxiao emerged from it with a playful smile.

"Why does Lord Ling Yan call me senior?"

Ling Yan was startled, "You... you you you, you're Li Xuanxiao!?"

He was genuinely shocked. He never expected to encounter Li Xuanxiao here.

Moreover, the other party had actually broken through to the Mystic Realm!?

Damn it, how in the world is this guy cultivating?

This rate of progress is simply heaven-defying!

Li Xuanxiao scanned his surroundings, "Lord Ling Yan, are there any other demons nearby?"

"Since I'm here this time, I'll help you deal with them all."

"Then I can head to my next destination with peace of mind."

Ling Yan was momentarily stunned, speaking haltingly, "Th-there are no more. I don't know where these Profound Realm Demon Kings came from today."

"Is that so..." Li Xuanxiao nodded, "Understood, then I won't be staying long."

A massive lotus platform rose, fully restoring Ling Yan and the few people nearby, drawing constant exclamations of admiration from the city guards.

Li Xuanxiao transformed into rainbow light once more and shot out.

A few seconds later, he disappeared from everyone's sight.

"That person just now, he seemed to be a Lord from the Demon Slayer Division too!"

"He's... he's too strong! He killed three Profound Realm Demon Kings with a casual strike!"

"Even stronger than Lord Ling..."

"Shut up! Didn't you see that even though he's that strong, he still respectfully called Ling Yan 'Lord'?"

"Lord Ling, who exactly is that martial artist?"

Ling Yan, hearing the inquiry, gradually came back to his senses, "Oh, he's a friend of mine from the Demon Slayer Division."

The crowd marveled, "As expected of Lord Ling, he's a genius himself, and his friends are also such powerful experts!"

"Truly, birds of a feather flock together!"

Ling Yan wore a wry smile. Genius?

Perhaps he would have considered himself a genius before, but now, he'd better not.

After seeing Li Xuanxiao, who had entered the Mystic Realm, he finally understood that the word 'genius' was not a title he could bear.