That Senior Took Action!

The battle over Lishui Lake instantly spread across the entire internet.

Netizens watched as the Bloodthirsty Leech gradually gained the upper hand while the Innate Realm Experts on their side retreated again and again, their defeat becoming increasingly apparent. Even the Library Director had been poisoned by blood venom.

Large numbers of Acquired Realm martial artists fell from the air.

Defeat came like a landslide! For a time, despair spread through everyone's hearts.

After all, the Star Warriors sent into this battle were all Jianghai City's top combat forces, representing the defensive strength of the entire city.

If even they were defeated...

Who else could save Jianghai City?

Seeing this, everyone felt despair, and countless pessimistic comments streamed across the live broadcast.

"Hang in there, Old Man Li! Keep swinging your sword!"

"It's too late! Look how pale Old Li is—his hand is even shaking as he draws his sword! Who else can come save us?!"

"Is Jianghai City really going to be finished like this?!"

Meanwhile.

Outside Lishui Lake, Qin Yang had finally arrived at the scene.

Using the Seven Stars Dragon Swimming Steps, he stood atop a building under construction, taking the position with the widest view as he observed the battle unfolding across the lake.

"This Blood Demon really is troublesome!"

The Blood Demon's enormous body blotted out the sky, standing in the center of Lishui Lake like a mountain. The vast Blood Mist spraying from its mouthparts was like dark clouds.

Anyone who came into contact with the Blood Mist fell from the air one after another, Star Warriors dropping like falling stars.

"The Blood Demon was already this monstrous when it first appeared. How did it still end up as an Emperor-level Star Beast five hundred years later?"

"Maybe it was seriously wounded at some point during that time. There are still quite a few powerful humans around."

Qin Yang shook his head with a sigh and began considering what would happen next.

If things continued like this.

Once the Blood Demon completely gained the upper hand, the other two experts would not escape death either.

If Jianghai City lost these experts to hold up its image, it would truly become an all-you-can-kill buffet for Star Beasts! "Then the library where I work will suffer too."

With that thought, Qin Yang watched the situation, searching for the Blood Demon's weakness.

Rushing in recklessly was not an option.

It was better to be cautious and prepared for anything.

If he truly intended to make a move, he had to figure out the Blood Demon's weakness and finish it with a single strike!

Otherwise, attacking blindly would not only be ineffective but would also waste effort for nothing. He would only end up like those Star Warriors, accomplishing nothing... "Tsk, this Blood Demon is so strong. I wonder what great rewards it can drop?"

Qin Yang thought eagerly, his hands already itching to move.

But at that moment!

A mechanical voice suddenly rang out.

"Ding. Blood Demon detected. Extreme danger!"

"Warning! Host, immediately flee this area and dispatch your female disciple to kill the Blood Demon!"

The system's notifications repeated noisily, making him increasingly irritated.

"Damn it, this Dog System is barking again!"

Qin Yang ignored the system's prompts, keeping his eyes on the fierce battle by the lake while observing the Bloodthirsty Leech's massive body.

Suddenly.

A familiar aura arrived, speeding into the battlefield from the Southeast Direction.

"Hm? This is..."

Qin Yang narrowed his eyes, focusing on that person in surprise.

The person joining the battle was none other than Li Zixuan, who had just been reading in the library!

The foolish girl had rushed over without even changing out of her casual clothes. She still wore the same girl-next-door outfit of jeans and a T-shirt.

She had merely tied her hair into a high ponytail before charging straight into the battlefield with her sword.

"Teacher, I'm here to lend you a hand!"

Li Zixuan floated above Lishui Lake, the tips of her feet lightly touching the ripples. Her slender figure stood poised as her ponytail swayed gently.

The moment she appeared, she drew the attention of every Star Warrior present.

"Xuan Xuan, why are you here?! This is ridiculous!"

Old Li's eyes widened in shock when he saw Li Zixuan suddenly appear, and he sternly rebuked her.

The situation was critical.

Many Acquired Realm Late Stage experts had fallen, and even Innate Realm Experts like himself were struggling desperately to hold on.

Li Zixuan was merely an Acquired Realm Eighth Stage Star Warrior who had never even taken part in a real battle. How could she possibly get involved?

Wasn't this no different from seeking death? Yet in the next moment, something no one had expected happened!

Boom! A deafening explosion rang out as waves surged into the air.

The Bloodthirsty Leech's true body suddenly moved. As though it had sensed an immense threat, it changed direction and rushed toward Li Zixuan! "What's going on?!"

"The leech actually moved?!"

"Oh no, it's going after Old Li's disciple!"

The Star Warriors finally reacted, all staring at the scene in disbelief.

Why had the leech shifted its focus of attack?

Could it be... this disciple posed an even greater threat than her teacher?!

"Xuan Xuan, retreat!" Old Li had no time to think further and shouted at Li Zixuan.

A mere Acquired Realm Eighth Stage Star Warrior was no match for the Bloodthirsty Leech at all.

Some of the supporting Star Warriors showed regretful expressions, as though they had already seen Li Zixuan's final moments... Geniuses might be rare in this world,

but news of their deaths was never in short supply.

The wind seemed to freeze at that moment.

The Bloodthirsty Leech charged forward with overwhelming momentum, like mountains collapsing and seas overturning.

Watching the leech rush toward her, Li Zixuan felt a wave of disgust rise in her heart, but her movements did not hesitate in the slightest.

She directly unleashed the Sword Move she had comprehended several days ago: One Sword Opens the Heavenly Gate!

Clang! As her sword left its sheath, sunlight struck the blade, and its blinding cold gleam flashed across everyone's eyes like a bolt of lightning.

The sharp sword tip pointed directly at the leech's mouthparts, tearing through all the Blood Mist rushing toward her.

Boundless sword intent erupted as she charged head-on against the Bloodthirsty Leech. In an instant, a terrifying shockwave exploded!

Mist rose from Lishui Lake, concealing the Bloodthirsty Leech and Li Zixuan, but it quickly dispersed.

The Star Warriors looked toward the sound and could not believe their eyes.

Li Zixuan had actually stopped the Bloodthirsty Leech's enormous body with a single sword strike, temporarily suppressing it in place.

And the price she had paid was merely the shattering of the longsword in her hand!

"Is that the power of the Innate Realm?!"

Old Li stood frozen in place, his eyes wide.

What kind of sword technique was that? When had he ever taught this girl such a powerful move?! Countless questions filled Old Li's mind.

But now was not the time to pursue them.

A miserable howl rang out.

It was the Bloodthirsty Leech's furious roar.

"Oh no!"

Li Zixuan's beautiful face turned cold. Clutching the broken sword in her hand, she tried to retreat.

That strike had exhausted everything she had. The ordinary weapon in her hand had been unable to withstand its power and had completely shattered.

She was now unarmed and simply could not contend with the Bloodthirsty Leech! "Die..."

The Bloodthirsty Leech spoke human words and lunged at Li Zixuan. All the Star Warriors hurried forward, trying to help her escape, but they were already too late.

"Xuan Xuan!"

Old Li gave it everything he had, forcing his gaunt body to keep up.

The Three Innate Realm Experts revealed all their trump cards in an attempt to stop it.

But they were still too late.

Blood light covered the Bloodthirsty Leech's surface as it rapidly closed in on Li Zixuan. It opened its enormous bloody maw, as if about to swallow her whole.

However, just as Old Li and the others fell into despair.

Suddenly!

A dazzling purple light flashed from the horizon, shooting straight into the heavens.

Killing intent so concentrated it was nearly tangible thundered down upon the Bloodthirsty Leech's body, like a brush from the Book of Life and Death descending!

Sensing that terrifying sword intent, Old Li and the others immediately reacted, their faces filled with excitement and joy.

"It's that senior!"

"He's made his move!"