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Upon hearing this, the young man seemed to let out a sigh of relief. However, the others exchanged glances, their hearts growing colder. If even the Celestial Wanderers Sect could not guarantee safety, what kind of creature were they dealing with?
They had initially thought the young man was merely frightened and had imagined the situation when he spoke of it earlier. But the serious expressions on the faces of the Celestial Wanderers made it clear that this was no mere illusion.
What was happening in this world, with its strange lotus formations and monstrous beings? An elderly man trembled as he asked, "Elders, is everything outside Wangjing City alright?"
Realizing Master Qingxu sighed lightly, "Do not worry; all is peaceful." Yet this fragile peace could be shattered at any moment.
Even though this peace was tenuous, the mere mention of it provided great comfort to the survivors. After sharing everything they knew, the survivors fled from the scene as if escaping.
Elder Chang sighed, "According to what they said, these formations seem impossible to eradicate. If that’s the case, how do we enter the city?"
Master Qingxu flicked his fingers, sending a surge of spiritual energy forth. A small section of black lotus formations at the outer edge exploded into fragments. However, after waiting for a short while, only a single bud emerged in that small cleared space.
"Ah, this speed and quantity are not as exaggerated as they claimed," Master Qingxu mused with narrowed eyes. "If I am correct, that ominous lotus can only cover the entire city at its limit."
Moreover, many of these formations had already been destroyed by the residents within the city; such losses must have been significant for that ominous lotus.
Elder Chang exclaimed, "Are you suggesting that the ominous lotus no longer has enough power to regenerate itself?"
Master Qingxu nodded slightly. "In this world, there is no such thing as unlimited regeneration. If it were so, it would be too incredible!"
The citizens within the city believed that the ominous lotus could never be extinguished simply because it continuously expended its own power.
Since these ominous lotuses were not capable of infinite rebirth, then let us proceed together, elders.
Upon hearing this, the elders behind him began to chant incantations and weave hand seals. Countless streams of spiritual light surged forth as various spells descended. In just a few moments, the black lotus formations outside the city vanished completely.
"It seems you have all been waiting for quite some time," Master Qingxu remarked.
The members of the Celestial Wanderers turned to see three flying vessels approaching in unison; they belonged to representatives from the three major sects.
"Not long now," someone said. "Those arriving are right on time."
Qi Xiao and Ji Linglong jumped down from the flying boat and landed before the elders of the Xianyao Sect, bowing respectfully. The elders nodded in acknowledgment and moved forward to force open the city gates.
Suddenly sensing their hostility, the black lotus vines surged up, blocking the entrance. Qingxu Zhenren turned and shouted a warning, urging everyone to stay alert and not lose their minds. However, a few disciples with lower cultivation levels fell victim, getting knocked out and bound by their elders using spiritual power.
These ominous lotus vines were terrifying, but they could only harm others through illusions. If the newcomers remained clear-headed, the vines would be left helpless. In less than half a stick of incense, the city gates were cleared once more.
Just as everyone prepared to enter the city, a charming female voice rang out. "The elders are truly ruthless; this is our Sacred Vines of the Demon Realm, and you destroy it without hesitation."
Qi Xiao looked up, his pupils narrowing. On the city wall stood a woman wearing a gauze hat and dressed in black. Even with her attire covering her, her beauty was hard to conceal. Behind her stood a pale and handsome man, who smiled slightly but remained silent.
These two were none other than the ones who had appeared at the Bai family that day and taken away Bai's father and son—the demons!
Qingxu Zhenren clearly recognized them as well; his expression darkened, and a chilling aura emanated from him. "What are you two doing here?"
The woman rested her chin on her hand and chuckled lightly. "Why be so wary, Zhenren? If it comes to blows, who knows who will win or lose?"
Qingxu Zhenren narrowed his eyes slightly. If that were the case, they wouldn't have taken advantage of the chaos at the Bai family to abduct people. If they truly had such strength, there would be no need for further discussion; they might as well fight.
The woman’s laughter faltered for a moment. "Your cultivation is indeed formidable; I cannot contend with you directly. But others might not be so fortunate."
She raised her hand and lightly tapped her fingertips, unleashing a powerful force that caught Qi Xiao off guard, sending him flying into the air.
Qingxu Zhenren snorted coldly, flicking out his dust whisk to bind Qi Xiao and pull him back. Elder Chang held Qi Xiao down, pulling him behind himself.
Seeing her attack fail, the woman paused briefly before clicking her tongue in disappointment. "This is indeed troublesome."
"I know what you want. You just want to come to the city and verify the truth of those words, right? If you’re willing to hand this kid over to me, I’ll let you go. How about that? As for what you plan to do with that spatial rift, I have no objections, but I want the divine dragon’s essence from this kid."
The Clear Void Master paused, subtly positioning Qi Xiao behind him. "Since you know why we are here, you should also understand that we cannot let this person go!"
Qi Xiao narrowed his eyes slightly, feeling that the current situation was strange. No, it had been odd ever since that paper figure appeared. Initially, they had known nothing about the spatial rift. The demons sent the paper figure to seize his essence; they could have easily concocted another excuse. Why did they have to tell him the truth and remind him about the rift?
It felt deliberate! Even if it was to make a lie seem more believable, informing him of this news would only put them at a disadvantage, wouldn’t it? Could it be that there are factions within the demon clan—some wanting to enter the human realm while others do not? Was this woman trying to hint at them indirectly?
No, something else must be off!
Qi Xiao stepped forward boldly and asked, "Since you want me, what exactly do you intend to do?"
The woman licked her lips with interest. "Of course, I want to consume you! The divine dragon’s essence is quite a delicacy!"
Qi Xiao's gaze turned icy as he coldly spat out two words: "Liar!"
"What?" The woman was taken aback, narrowing her eyes slightly.
Qi Xiao continued, "The demon clan is despised by the Heavenly Dao, yet the divine dragon is an incarnation of the Heavenly Dao, containing a vast amount of Heavenly Dao fragments. Do you think you can absorb something like that?"
He had suspected as much since he pulled out the Soul-Settling Nail. Spiritual energy and demonic energy could only offset each other; this clearly indicated that they were difficult to transform into one another. Even what the divine dragon said about demonic energy eroding the Heavenly Dao was merely a wrapping of the Heavenly Dao.
Mutual consumption and weakening of each other was also a form of erosion; as long as the demon realm could continuously supply demonic energy, it would suffice.
The woman was momentarily stunned but soon smiled lightly. Her voice dropped to a whisper, "It seems you know quite a bit. In that case, we should have some fun together!"
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