Zhang Yuan hung motionless in midair, with Sword Saint Xie Jingxin to his left.
Seeing Xie Jingxin swiftly adjust her stance after he dodged her sword, ready to strike at him again, Zhang Yuan immediately slipped through space, teleporting a hundred meters backward to put some distance between them.
The [Miasma-Ravaging Silent-Qi Demon King], who had been sent flying by a punch, also recovered. Peachwood Sword in hand, he formed a three-way standoff with Zhang Yuan and Xie Jingxin.
"The Sword Saint? Quite a figure indeed. Were there not such a troublesome presence before me, I would dearly like to explore just how accomplished your swordsmanship is."
The Azure-Robed Daoist recognized Xie Jingxin when she suddenly appeared and spoke.
She had stormed into the [Underworld-Penetrating Soul-Severing Palace] alone as though walking through deserted land, and even severed an arm from its lord, the [Heavy Spring Spirit-Commanding Demon King], outside the Demon King Palace. Even he had long heard of such a resounding name.
Xie Jingxin glanced at the Azure-Robed Daoist, equally wary of him.
He was another of the Six Heavenly Demon Kings. If two of them joined forces, even she might be unable to handle them.
Noticing Xie Jingxin's gaze, the Azure-Robed Daoist said:
"I descended this time solely for this god. I have no interest in the living beings of White Tree City. On the contrary, our aims align. Why not join forces?"
He had come expressly for Zhang Yuan.
A Demon King had suddenly appeared in his territory, and an unheard-of Seventh Demon King at that. Upon receiving the news, he had decided to personally send down an incarnation to test him.
If the Demon King identity was false and he lacked the power of the Six Heavenly Demon Kings, he would simply kill him. If it