In truth, it was not just Elder Zhu. Everyone in the warehouse had now focused their attention on Yu Ci, unconsciously watching every shift in his expression. Earlier, a single frown from him had made many hearts clench tight.
Zhou Hu had the highest cultivation among all the cultivators in the warehouse. His Yin Spirit was already at perfection; once he found the pivotal opportunity to set the foundation, he could attempt Core Formation. Thus, he was the most sensitive to Yu Ci's condition.
"Sword Fiend Startles the Spirit!"
To put it plainly, when Yu Ci's sword intent flared, the Killing Intent it generated had been concentrated on the Earth Soul Demon as much as possible. Yet its edge had been too fierce, still stirring—and even wounding—the souls and minds of the onlookers. That was what had caused the present situation.
Zhou Hu could not help shaking his head in admiration. What sharpness!
After two months together, Zhou Hu had thought he understood this young man fairly well. Now, however, it seemed his understanding had been far too shallow. At the very least, few spirit cultivators could have received that sword that pierced the air. He certainly could not!
Zhao Xiqiao, on the other hand, had fared somewhat better. This smooth and worldly merchant had often gone hunting with Yu Ci lately, watching how Yu Ci tempered his sword intent and raised the killing power of his blade time and again. Having seen it so often, his resistance had become much stronger. Now, he put all his strength into it and concentrated on handling the demon corpses.
As they cleared away the Earth Soul Demon, Yan Hao and the others carried over the mountain ape demon's corpse as well, intending to deal with it together. While Zhao Xiqiao worked, Elder