The underground river's water was icy to the bone.
The river was about ten meters deep, and the current was not swift.
Thick blood essence had dyed the water red, nearly rivaling the scenes when Jiang Changkong slaughtered Star Demons.
Star Demons fought over corpses—some human, some Star Demon.
The Star Demons blocked the way. A casual sweep of the eye showed that the weakest were at the initial Star Sea Level, while the strongest had reached the initial Star Gate.
All these Star Demons looked alike. They should have belonged to the same clan.
With a streak of sword light from Nan Tianwang, the river water boiled, engulfing several Star Demons.
Yao Meng swept her sword fingers across the air, parting the river water and likewise trapping several Star Demons.
Jiang Changkong simply stopped swimming. The Taiji Diagram forced the water aside as he walked upon its surface.
"Such a waste of Star Power."
Taking the opportunity, Nan Tianwang came to his side and spoke solemnly.
Yao Meng also said, "Such a huge disturbance isn't worth it. We may have to face several peak Star Gate experts ahead."
"It's fine."
Jiang Changkong gave a slight wave of his hand and strode forward. It was only the Taiji Diagram; it would not consume much Star Power.
Besides, after extracting their Essence, Qi, and Spirit, the gains would far outweigh the expenditure.
The five hundred peak Star Sea Level Star Stones Nan Tianwang had given him, together with these Star Demons, were nearly enough to max out the minor mastery of one martial art.
If not, they could at least push Startling Swan Three Blades into minor mastery.
Jiang Changkong strode across the water. The Star Demons glared viciously and lunged at them with roars, intending to devour all three at