A warship was making its way toward the Hundred Schools Academy.
In the distance, several figures were racing through the void after the warship. They all wore golden armor and cloaks bearing the image of a Three-Legged Golden Crow.
They were the Golden Crow Guards of the Supreme Demon Court.
"Is Chu Kuangren aboard that warship?"
"Yes. If the intelligence is correct, Chu Kuangren is aboard. His Excellency has ordered us to bring him back without fail."
"The Sword Crown is protecting him, but we've already invited that person to take action. We cannot afford to fail this mission."
The Golden Crow Guards conversed among themselves.
Soon, they arrived above the warship and jointly unleashed their Demon Qi, blocking the ship in midair.
With a boom, the warship shuddered.
Xue Qinxin, Lan Yu, the Sword Crown, and the others all looked toward the Golden Crow Guards. A strange look flashed through the Sword Crown's eyes. "Oh, the Golden Crow Guards?"
Could they have come because of the Azure Luan?
The Sword Crown wondered to himself.
"Sword Crown... Since you're here, it seems Chu Kuangren is aboard as well. By the Demon Lord's command, we invite Fellow Daoist Chu to the Demon Court for a chat."
One Golden Crow Guard spoke coolly.
"What if I refuse?"
An indifferent voice came from within the warship.
It was none other than Chu Kuangren.
"Please don't make things difficult for us, Fellow Daoist Chu."
The Golden Crow Guard's brow furrowed.
"Oh, from the sound of it, if I'm unwilling, you intend to use force, correct?"
"That is precisely our intention."
"Heh. Sword Crown, send them packing."
Chu Kuangren chuckled. He had no intention of going to the Demon Court now. Perhaps he would go in the future, but not now.
The Sword Crown shook