"Xu Zhi, set up the sword array?"
A mountain loomed, its oppressive aura causing Lin Zhao's brow to furrow.
"It seems... unnecessary?"
Xu Zhi glanced back. In her pupils, a streak of golden sword energy sped in from the south. Precisely then, this sword struck a mountain peak that the great demon Fu Sheng had put away. A deafening roar echoed through heaven and earth. The entire mountain peak instantly disintegrated under the impact of the sword energy, turning into countless shattered rocks that tumbled down north of the Snow Domain Heavenly Pond.
Lin Zhao knew who had arrived without even needing to think.
The next moment, a jade-like hand landed on his shoulder. The tall Jiang Shen Niang Niang stood beside him and smiled, "Your aunt rushed over without even having breakfast."
Lin Zhao turned to look at her, his smile brilliant, "It's fine. After we've dealt with the demon race, I'll treat Aunt to a good meal."
"Mm."
Lin Xing Chu held her sword in her right hand, her entire being looking defiantly at Fu Sheng and Lu Hai, the two great demons in the air. Her cloak billowed, and from its trailing edge, golden threads transformed into ripples that spread towards the south, like countless rivers connecting to the Xi Jian River. Thus, although Lin Xing Chu was physically in the Snow Domain Heavenly Pond, she was still drawing upon the destiny of the entire Xi Jian River. Before this, no one in the world knew that Lin Xing Chu possessed such a method. This way, even though she had left the Xi Jian River, her strength could still be considered half of the fourteenth realm, at least stronger than an ordinary peak thirteenth realm cultivator.
...
"Tsk tsk, I wondered who it was!"
Lu Hai's posture was arrogant and defiant. He stood on the vault of heaven, looking down at the Snow Domain Heavenly Pond, and laughed, "So it's Lin Xing Chu of the Xi Jian River. What, you don't want to be the Jiang Shen of the fourteenth realm anymore? Are you here to die?"
Lin Xing Chu raised an eyebrow, "You beast, you've got a big mouth!"
Fu Sheng, at the thirteenth realm, was not as ostentatious as Lu Hai. He wore a grey-white robe, held a scroll in his hand, and was suffused with the refined aura of a scholar. His eyes held a calm smile, and he said, "Lin Xing Chu, you shouldn't interfere in the affairs of the Snow Domain Heavenly Pond. Otherwise, this hard-won path of great cultivation will be cut short, which would be a true pity."
"Is that so?"
Lin Xing Chu smiled faintly, "Years ago, during the five clashes between humans and demons, you broke through to the thirteenth realm mid-battle when you fought Yan Bei Chen. You shattered Yan Bei Chen's sword heart. Now you're acting like a scholar and want to preach reason, but beneath your skin, you're clearly a beast. How can you study? No matter how you pretend, you can't pull it off."
"You..."
Fu Sheng's brow furrowed, suppressing his anger.
...
Lin Zhao frowned and said, "Aunt, I have something I want to tell you, but I'm afraid others might hear. What should I do?"
Lin Xing Chu couldn't help but chuckle. She sent a wisp of her consciousness into Lin Zhao's heart and said, "Alright, just speak with your heart's voice. You don't need to say it aloud. Just think about what you want to tell me in your heart."
"Mm."
Lin Zhao nodded and spoke with his heart's voice, "Let me first tell you what the Snow Domain Heavenly Pond has right now. Xu Zhi, a peak eleventh realm sword cultivator, refined ten extremely sharp demon soul swords, with nine remaining. Mu Zha, an eleventh realm Heavenly Origin martial artist. Chu Yu, a tenth realm martial artist plus a sixth realm sword cultivator. In addition, the encampment has five demon-subduing crossbows and five demon-binding ropes. I also have a hundred mechanical birds that can be released at any time. Furthermore, Mo Family Sword Immortal Xu Shuo gifted us a Ju Que umbrella sword array, which is in Xu Zhi's hands. There's also a mechanical behemoth whose strength rivals the eleventh realm, hidden at the foot of the northern mountain. All the strength our Snow Domain Heavenly Pond possesses is basically here."
"I understand."
Lin Xing Chu narrowed her beautiful eyes and smiled. She loved Lin Zhao the most at this moment. He was methodical and meticulous, laying out all the considerations to her. This would allow her to fight with more composure and certainty. She couldn't help but smile slightly, "My little Zhao, although he appears dull and rigid in his actions, he is actually exceptionally intelligent."
In truth, Lin Xing Chu knew much better than this that the foundation of the Snow Domain Heavenly Pond at this moment was not just the strength listed on paper. Lin Zhao had no idea that he possessed quite a few formidable connections and favors from the martial world.
"Little Zhao."
Lin Xing Chu said, "Of these two great demons, which one do you hate the most? Let's try to kill one and severely wound the other this time. Which one do you hate the most, and we'll kill that one, how about it?"
"Ah?!"
Lin Zhao was stunned, then gritted his teeth and said, "Kill Lu Hai! This great demon's sins are too numerous. He not only killed Gu Zi Xi, Elder Sword Immortal Han, and Hot Pot Chen, but he also killed my good friend Zhang Liu Cheng!"
"I understand."
...
The next moment, the two great demons attacked together.
Fu Sheng took out a carving knife and began inscribing characters on the scroll. Each character seemed imbued with spirit, transforming into imprints that struck towards the Snow Domain Heavenly Pond. Xu Zhi immediately raised her Ju Que Sword and activated a Ju Que umbrella sword array. Golden sword lights continuously appeared over the Snow Domain Heavenly Pond, connected by golden chains, enveloping the entire Tian Chi Mountain. They constantly blocked the onslaught of characters carved by Fu Sheng. Da Feng Novel Network.
Lin Xing Chu shot out of the Snow Domain Heavenly Pond in a flash, trailing behind her the countless currents of fortune from the Xi Jian River. Her long sword transformed into a streak of lightning, heading straight for Lu Hai's head. The attack of half a fourteenth realm was not to be trifled with. Lu Hai let out a low growl, revealing a hint of his true form: a ferocious deep-sea flood dragon, covered in indigo scales that shimmered with an aquatic aura. At the same time, he brandished a golden spear. This spear was no ordinary item; it was forged from the spine of a true dragon. The power of a spear refined from a segment of a true dragon's spine was unimaginable.
For a time, relying on the spear, his surging flood dragon aura, and his formidable physical strength, the thirteenth realm Lu Hai managed to withstand more than ten fierce sword attacks from the half-fourteenth realm Lin Xing Chu.
"A mere ant, do you truly believe you can withstand the thirteenth realm?!"
Fu Sheng let out a cold laugh, his body suddenly transforming and growing to a thousand meters tall. He manifested a colossal Dharma appearance, the form of a white-haired old ape. He put away his carving knife and scroll, no longer pretending to be a scholar. He swung his mighty fists, "Pang pang pang!" striking the Ju Que Umbrella. Instantly, the Ju Que Umbrella gifted by Xu Shuo, along with the entire Tian Chi Mountain, began to tremble. Under Fu Sheng's dozens of continuous punches, the umbrella leaves cracked continuously, on the verge of collapse.
Xu Zhi gritted her teeth. This Ju Que Umbrella was a treasure left by a Mo Family Sword Immortal, a cornerstone of the Snow Domain Heavenly Pond! If it were truly destroyed, not only she, but Lin Zhao would be heartbroken. Moreover, the Ju Que Umbrella had already consumed a considerable amount of Fu Sheng's spiritual energy after blocking his dozens of attacks, its purpose fulfilled.
The next moment, Xu Zhi abandoned the Ju Que Umbrella and slung the Ju Que Sword onto her back. She drew her own sword and moved. A sword light swept through the air, striking Fu Sheng's fists.
"Heh..."
Fu Sheng laughed heartily, "An eleventh realm, daring to confront my thirteenth realm demon immortal?"
"How will you know if you don't try?!"
Xu Zhi smiled faintly and struck out with another sword. Simultaneously, nine sword lights surged towards Fu Sheng from all directions. A cacophony of roars erupted. The nine demon soul swords were forged from demon souls and possessed a natural advantage against demons. Although Fu Sheng was at the thirteenth realm, he was not fearless, but this sense of suppression made him truly uncomfortable. Just then, a figure streaked in close to the ground. It was Mu Zha, in the Heavenly Origin realm. He suddenly leaped up, his fist filled with potent intent, attacking the great demon Fu Sheng's crotch.
"Watch this—"
Mu Zha let out a low roar, "One Punch Opens the Heavenly Gate!"
Lin Zhao and Chu Yu watched, dumbfounded.
The next second, Fu Sheng let out a low growl, and a wave of energy erupted from him, shaking off all of Xu Zhi's nine demon soul swords. He then lunged forward, a punch smashing Xu Zhi's sword away. With a sweeping kick, "Pang!" he scattered Mu Zha's fist intent. Mu Zha's body, having taken a blow from a thirteenth realm great demon, flew backward, smashing through a hill, spitting blood. Fortunately, the foundation of a Heavenly Origin realm martial artist was substantial; they were indeed tough. After taking a kick from the thirteenth realm great demon, he rolled up and threw another punch.
For a time, Lin Xing Chu wielded her sword against Lu Hai, gaining a slight advantage. On the other side, the eleventh realm Xu Zhi and the eleventh realm Mu Zha joined forces to battle Fu Sheng, but they could only hold him back for a short period.
Chu Yu wanted to join the fight, but Lin Zhao placed a hand on her shoulder, not allowing her to go.
Not for any other reason than she would die if she entered the fray.
At this moment, Lin Zhao felt truly helpless. He couldn't even intervene in this battle. Everyone's battlefield was in the air, and he, a mere sword cultivator of the lower five realms, couldn't reach them!
...
"It's about time."
Suddenly, Lin Xing Chu's offensive became increasingly dense. Streaks of sword light, carrying water fortune, coiled around Lu Hai. Lu Hai, however, was suffering immensely. Lin Xing Chu's attacks contained an extremely thick water fortune. Fortunately, he was of deep-sea flood dragon origin, otherwise, he would have long been completely suppressed by Lin Xing Chu, and survival would have been questionable.
But now, Lin Xing Chu suddenly accelerated her assault. What did that mean?
Lu Hai's brow furrowed. He felt as if he had fallen into a massive vortex. Lin Xing Chu's swordsmanship was incredibly refined, and she had him firmly pinned. But for her, a half-fourteenth realm cultivator, to try and kill him, a genuine thirteenth realm demon? Wasn't that too overconfident?
In that instant, Lu Hai's heart trembled. She was waiting for reinforcements?!
At this very moment, a pure white sword light shot from the direction of the Fusang Great Wall. Standing on the sword light was a woman in white as pure as snow. Lin Wan Hua, a peak twelfth realm sword immortal from the Fusang Great Wall, had also arrived!
"You!"
Lu Hai's face turned ashen with shock, and he turned to flee.
"Don't even think about it."
Lin Xing Chu's sword light turned icy, forcing Lu Hai to retreat repeatedly. However, he couldn't retreat far, as the water fortune vortex around him bound him tightly.
"Die!"
Lin Wan Hua raised her right hand, and a sword light descended from the heavens, striking fiercely upon Lu Hai's crown. With a "crack," Lu Hai's skull was split open by the sword, blood splattering everywhere. The pain caused him to gasp for air, his mouth wide open.
This perfect opportunity, fleeting as it was!
Lin Wan Hua raised a finger, and a pure white radiance flew out!
Her natal flying sword, Fei Hua!
It plunged directly into Lu Hai's throat!
...
On the city wall, Lin Zhao watched with a pounding heart. How could even she have come?