In this rescue, Daoist Yuanyuan displayed superb swordsmanship, while Yan Chihuo showed strength far surpassing others of his rank. For a time, the demons were disheartened, while the Sea Heaven Sect's morale soared.
When everyone returned to Xuandu Palace, Mo Kailong and the other two said, "Many thanks to Senior Brother Sect Master for saving us."
Daoist Yuanyuan waved a hand. "We are fellow disciples; there is no need for courtesy. It is good that the three of you have returned. With more hands, we can hold out a while longer."
Yan Chihuo stepped forward and said, "Martial Uncle Sect Master, I have an idea—one that can catch them off guard."
Daoist Yuanyuan and the others were startled. From the sound of it, Yan Chihuo intended to go out and attack again.
Yan Chihuo said, "From the Silver Shark I killed earlier, I learned through the Soul Searching Technique that the Demon Race has sent three Origin Core Stage cultivators this time—one Mystic Tortoise, one Silver Shark, and one Diamond Crab. But this Mystic Tortoise wanted to claim all the credit for itself. Before the two Origin Core Stage old demons of the Silver Shark and Diamond Crab clans arrived, it rushed ahead with its demons. The Silver Shark and Diamond Crab clans were unwilling to let the Mystic Tortoise clan monopolize the glory, so they sent some demons as well. The Silver Shark I killed came along in just this way."
Everyone was startled again. Although one could search souls after reaching the Tribulation Stage, it was exceedingly difficult to search the soul of a cultivator or demon of the same rank. Moreover, the situation then had been urgent. Even a Tribulation Stage cultivator—indeed, even an Origin Core Stage cultivator like Daoist Yuanyuan—could not possibly have done it.
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