"My vital essence is draining away bit by bit. So this time, I'll take the lead and buy the two of you an opening."
After Yang Xiu spoke, an utterly terrifying Sword Intent radiated from his body. The sword in his hand seemed to come alive, wheeling freely through his grasp.
The two women exchanged a glance, then began closing in on the giant demon from two different directions.
"Wasted effort. The more immortal power you use, the faster the vital essence in your bodies will drain away. In the end, you'll both become withered husks."
The giant demon simply stood where it was with its eyes closed as it spoke. The suppressive force around them grew even stronger.
In just those few short seconds, even the two women's movements had become sluggish.
Yet Yang Xiu seemed unaffected. He charged straight at the giant demon.
"Majestic might of Heaven, wield thunder with the sword—break!"
Yang Xiu held his sword as he chanted. At once, thunder rumbled, dark clouds gathered overhead, and bolts as thick as arms flashed through the sky.
In the end, countless bolts of lightning poured down. They pierced straight through the giant demon's demonic domain and struck directly at the giant demon.
Baptized by bolt after bolt of lightning, the giant demon could not help letting out repeated screams. It could not be helped—the power of lightning restrained it far too severely.
"Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Sword Art, summon the power of the divine thunder of the Nine Heavens—descend."
Yang Xiu continued chanting. The lightning in the sky grew more powerful by far, blasting the giant demon into a wretched state.
The sight filled the two women with exhilaration. They had not expected Yang Xiu to possess such a method. Their fighting spirit surged, and they moved