Faxiang and Fashan from Tianyin Temple landed on the ground, their monks' robes fluttering in the wind. Faxiang clasped his hands together, his gaze sweeping over Lin Yu and the others, and asked gently, "These benefactors look unfamiliar. May I ask which sect you come from?"
No sooner had he finished speaking than Huang Rong leaned close to Su Xiaoxiao's ear and whispered, "It's those nosy bald monks again, asking all sorts of questions."
Although her voice was low, everyone present was a highly skilled cultivator, and they could hear every word clearly.
Fashan frowned slightly, but Faxiang's expression remained serene. He simply uttered a Buddhist chant. "Amitabha."
Su Xiaoxiao quickly pulled Huang Rong aside and secretly pinched her, signaling her to stop talking nonsense.
Lin Yu stepped forward, his tone frank. "We are just some wandering cultivators, we just happened to know a few fellow cultivators from the Qingyun Sect, so we traveled together. We don't belong to any sect."
Faxiang sized up Lin Yu. The man before him had a restrained aura, yet he could easily refine ten thousand bats. His cultivation was unfathomable, and the people around him were also quite peculiar.
Not only were his clothes and appearance strange, but he also couldn't see through his cultivation level.
Despite his doubts, since Lin Yu claimed to be a friend of the Qingyun Sect, Faxiang didn't press further. He smiled and suggested, "In that case, why don't we enter the cave together? The Ancient Cave of Ten Thousand Bats is teeming with demonic shadows; more people means more security."
Lin Yu exchanged a glance with Xiao Yan and Shi Hao.
In fact, Lin Yu really wanted to leave alone at this moment, but since he had come with everyone, and they were also taking advantage of Lu Xueqi's opportunity, he decided to stay.
What else can we do but listen to them and deal with the demonic path first?
The group entered the Ancient Cave of Ten Thousand Bats together. The cave was dark and damp, with bat droppings still on the stone walls and a fishy smell in the air.
They had only taken a few steps when a rough, hoarse laugh suddenly came from ahead, "I didn't expect those brats from the Qingyun Sect to bring so many reinforcements to their deaths!"
Several dark figures darted out from the shadows; they were none other than Boss Nian of the Blood Refining Hall, Daoist Wild Dog, and others.
Daoist Wild Dog, carrying a massive fanged club, glared fiercely at the crowd. "Today, I'll show you the power of the Blood Refining Hall!"
Just as Lin Yu was about to raise his hand, Lu Xueqi reached out and stopped him.
Lu Xueqi had already witnessed Lin Yu's strength and knew that if he made a move, they would be out of the game. So she whispered, "Let me test my strength."
She is now at the Yu Qing Peak, and is about to break through to the next realm. She really wants to use these demonic disciples to test her own strength and get a feel for it.
Lin Yu understood and stepped aside. Xiao Yan, Shi Hao, and the others also found a stone bench and sat down, ready to watch the show.
Huang Rong hid behind the crowd, peeking out half her head with bright, sparkling eyes. This was real-life cultivation battles, much more interesting than watching a live stream in a group chat.
Zhang Sanfeng also stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze fixed on Lu Xueqi and Daoist Wild Dog, secretly observing their fighting styles.
Lu Xueqi drew her sword, the Tianya Sword gleaming with a cold, clear light, and engaged in battle with the demonic cultivators.
The sword light clashed with the fanged club, producing a piercing metallic sound. Lu Xueqi moved nimbly and her sword moves were fierce, causing the Daoist Wild Dog to retreat steadily.
These Blood Refining Hall disciples are at most around the fifth or sixth level of the Jade Purity Realm. They definitely can't defeat the young geniuses of the righteous path in a head-on confrontation.
The only option is to take a roundabout approach, employing a strategy of attacking one enemy with multiple forces, with one drawing fire while the other launches a surprise attack.
Only then can they barely manage to put up a fight.
On the other side, Zhang Xiaofan, wielding Fire Stick, was locked in combat with a disciple of the Blood Refining Hall. Although his moves were clumsy, his strength gave him the upper hand, and he held his own.
After fighting for a long time, Daoist Wild Dog saw that Lu Xueqi showed no signs of fatigue, while he himself was panting heavily. When he glanced at Lin Yu and the others who were leisurely watching the show, he was immediately filled with rage.
They're fighting tooth and nail here, while they just stand by and watch the show—it's outrageous!
Daoist Wild Dog suddenly turned around, carrying his fanged club, and charged towards Huang Rong, the tip of the club whistling through the air.
"Oh my god!" Huang Rong was so frightened that she quickly shrank back and hid behind the crowd.
Shi Hao stood up and stood in front of the crowd.
As the Daoist Wild Dog rushed closer, seizing the opportunity when he drew his knife, he suddenly raised his foot and kicked him hard in the face.
With a sharp crack, Daoist Wild Dog's cheek caved in instantly, his teeth flew out, and he was sent flying backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily into the stone wall and losing consciousness.
The kick was swift and vicious, sending a chill down the Boss Nian's spine.
Seeing that his brother had almost been kicked to death, Liu Gao rushed forward to check on the Daoist Wild Dog.
The Boss Nian saw that Daoist Wild Dog had been instantly killed, and then noticed that Zhang Xiaofan had already dealt with the third brother.
Knowing the situation was hopeless, he immediately took two steps back, formed hand seals, and shouted fiercely, "Since you won't listen to reason, then taste my Crimson Demon Eye!"
Everyone thought he was about to unleash a powerful attack, and they all got into position to prepare for it. But as soon as he finished speaking, he created a cloud of smoke, suddenly turned around, and ran away.
Lin Yu reacted swiftly, appearing instantly above the Boss Nian's head and stepping on his shoulder, forcing him back.
The Boss Nian looked up and met Lin Yu's cold gaze. Sensing the terrifying aura emanating from Lin Yu, he trembled with fear.
Lin Yu's gaze fell on the Boss Nian's right eye, which was glowing red.
This is the Crimson Demon Eye. In Lin Yu's eyes, it constantly exudes a murderous aura. Lin Yu also possesses this kind of eye-type magical artifact; his Heavenly Eye is one of them.
However, this Boss Nian was indeed peculiar; it could not only corrupt ordinary divine weapons, but also defend against them.
Lin Yu has become obsessed with refining Gu recently, and since this thing might be useful for refining Gu, he has his eye on the Crimson Demon Eye.
Thinking this, Lin Yu reached out and poked at the Boss Nian's right eye, his movement so fast that no one had time to react.
The moment Lin Yu's finger touched the Boss Nian's right eye, the Boss Nian let out a heart-wrenching scream, "Ah-! My eye!"
He tried to struggle, but Lin Yu's other hand pressed down on his shoulder like a giant boulder, rendering him unable to move. He could only watch helplessly as his Crimson Demon Eye was forcibly removed.
The moment the Crimson Demon Eye left his body, a burst of dark red malevolent energy erupted out, but it was blocked by the Spiritual Power barrier that Lin Yu had set up beforehand.
Lin Yu pinched the still slightly trembling eyeball, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.
The pure baleful energy contained in this Crimson Demon Eye is perfect for nourishing the Crimson Flame Centipede, and might even allow it to evolve the ability to control baleful energy.
"Spare... spare me!" The Boss Nian covered his bleeding right eye, trembling on the ground, all traces of his previous ferocity gone.
"It's yours to handle." Lin Yu led the Boss Nian to the Qingyun Sect members and left him there.
He didn't kill Boss Nian, after all, Boss Nian knew some things, but that was no longer his concern; he'd leave it to the righteous path of the Zhu Xian World to interrogate him.
He came into this world seeking opportunity.