Witch, don't do anything reckless!

At the scene, the Blood Demon, who was about to approach Li Chuqiu, suddenly felt a killing intent coming from behind. His expression changed drastically, and he turned around abruptly.

The chilling sword energy had already reached him, slicing across his neck.

Extremely fast!

The Blood Demon was caught completely off guard and had no time to react.

"Well……"

Qin Yan's body trembled as his neck was slashed, and blood splattered everywhere.

His face was contorted with rage, and he stood frozen in place, looking up in disbelief at what lay ahead.

In my line of sight, a stunningly beautiful woman in a jet-black dress holds a silver sword, its blade shimmering with spiritual energy and gleaming coldly.

Beneath her tied-up black hair was a stunningly beautiful yet aloof face, her eyes revealing an undisguised sharpness, cold and arrogant.

"You, it's you..."

The blood demon's eyes instantly turned fierce and furious: "Damn it, it's you again!"

He recognized the woman in front of him as the one who had destroyed his remnant soul clone a few days ago.

"Damn it!"

The Blood Demon roared in a low voice, ignoring the blood splattering on its neck, and lunged at Liu Xu.

Black mist billowed, as if it would devour her.

Liu Xu's expression was aloof. She lightly flicked her sleeves, and a chill permeated the air. A powerful spiritual energy surged from her body, revealing her strength as a mid-level cultivator.

She drew her sword, took a step, and her silver sword trembled slightly as she thrust it out against the dense black aura!

With a single sword strike, the black mist was shattered.

Immediately, the silver sword plunged straight in, its blade gleaming with a cold light, piercing through the black mist and striking the Blood Demon.

"Pfft!"

The silver sword in Liu Xu's hand pierced through Qin Yan's chest in an instant, penetrating his heart.

Qin Yan's figure suddenly swayed, and the black mist that had been surrounding him instantly dissipated and vanished without a trace.

The life force quickly dissipated, and disbelief appeared in the Blood Demon's eyes!

"what!"

He roared in a low voice, his whole body contorted with rage and fury. As his life force dissipated, his aura surged ever higher... as if he wanted to drag Liu Xu down with him.

With a flick of her sleeve, Liu Xu conjured an exquisite glass pagoda that stood between the two. The demonic energy emanating from the Blood Demon was instantly absorbed by the glass pagoda.

As the willow catkins channeled their spiritual energy, the exquisite glass tower became increasingly crystal clear, frantically absorbing the demonic power from the blood demon.

The blood demon's eyes widened in horror: "No, no..."

His face was contorted, and his whole body trembled. Under the suppression of this sacred artifact inherited from the Celestial Master's Mansion, even moving became extremely difficult.

In an instant, most of its demonic power was drained by the glass tower, and it collapsed to the ground with a thud.

Not far away, Li Chuqiu, who witnessed this scene, was filled with nothing but envy.

Is this the power of the middle three realms?

Although it may seem like just the beginning of cultivation, this mere threshold has blocked countless geniuses.

This arrogant blood demon was utterly powerless against the direct descendant of the Celestial Master's Mansion, and was almost completely crushed.

...So handsome!

Li Chuqiu's gaze fell on Liu Xuqing's aloof figure. At this moment, this Deputy Commander Liu held a sword in one hand and activated the glazed pagoda with the other. From the perspective of looking up, her whole person appeared extremely cold and beautiful.

Her profile, framed by dark hair, is even more captivating.

Who could resist a Vice Commander Liu who is stunningly beautiful, possesses unfathomable strength, and exudes an overwhelming sense of security?

Li Chuqiu recalled the suggestion Xu Jinghong had given him a few days ago... For a moment, he felt that his teeth were suddenly not as good as they used to be.

...I kind of want to be a kept man!

……

After suppressing the Blood Demon, Liu Xu did not immediately kill it completely.

The Blood Demon possessed Qin Yan's body; if he were killed directly, Qin Yan would also surely die.

Liu Xu didn't have much of an impression of Qin Yan, only knowing that he came from the Qin family in the capital, which wasn't considered a particularly prominent family there. However, as a member of the Qin family sent to the Tianxuan Division in Yuhua City for training, dying here prematurely would be bad for both her and the Tianxuan Division.

With this in mind, Liu Xu waved her hand lightly, putting the glazed pagoda into her sleeve and sheathing her sword. She took out two talismans, channeled her spiritual power into the void, and the talismans slowly landed on Qin Yan.

Judging from the signs, Qin Yan's possession has not lasted long, and the Blood Demon could not have completely devoured and destroyed his soul and consciousness in such a short time.

If the remnant soul of the Blood Demon is destroyed, there is still a glimmer of hope to save him.

However, even if they could be saved, the devoured consciousness and soul would be irreversible. In most cases, they would either lose all their martial arts skills or become mentally impaired.

However, as long as the person is alive, everything is fine.

Just as Liu Xu was about to peel away the remnant soul of the blood demon, the situation suddenly changed.

Qin Yan, whose demonic power had been largely drained by the Glazed Pagoda, suddenly opened his eyes wide, a strong demonic aura surfacing in his eyes.

Those cloudy eyes revealed a blank expression.

Liu Xu was startled by this scene.

Weird!

But it was too late. Just as she activated the talisman's energy into Qin Yan's body, she was suddenly attacked by a powerful and terrifying aura.

The aura came suddenly, and caught off guard, Liu Xu's face turned pale as she was attacked by its backlash.

He immediately touched the ground with his toes, flew backward more than ten steps, and moved away from 'Qin Yan'.

Realizing that her spiritual energy was dissipating, Liu Xu's usually cold face turned solemn as she looked ahead.

She sensed an unprecedented demonic aura, several times stronger than the aura emanating from the previous Blood Demon...

At the same time, Qin Yan, who was lying on the ground, slowly and stiffly got up. His vacant eyes stared at the two of them like those of a walking corpse.

Then, a hoarse, deep voice rang out: "This old man has indeed underestimated you, young lady..."

"Very well, you have destroyed two of my clones. No one can save you today. I will refine you two to make up for my loss."

The deep, terrifying voice caused Liu Xu and Li Chuqiu, who were present, to change their expressions.

Now, even a fool could realize... the real body has arrived?!

After two of its clones were destroyed, the Blood Demon's true form was finally forced out.

Feeling the terrifying aura emanating from Qin Yan, Li Chuqiu really wanted to curse!

If even the remnant soul clone is close to the middle three realms, then the main body must be several realms stronger.

How can we play like this?

What kind of monsters has Li Chuqiu encountered these past few days?!

Every single game was a high-level match!

What kind of garbage matchmaking system is this?!

"What is his strength level?"

Li Chuqiu turned her head to look at Liu Xu and asked in a low voice.

"I don't know, but... I'm afraid they're above me."

This Blood Demon is an old monster who has been famous for decades. His martial arts talent is not particularly high, but he accidentally entered the demonic path and comprehended a shortcut to evil cultivation... He relies on possessing other people's bodies to change their physical bodies and absorbing the essence and blood of cultivators to help himself improve his realm.

Under such brutal cultivation methods, his cultivation level advanced by leaps and bounds, and he once reached the peak of the fourth realm, just one step away from the upper three realms.

However, it was precisely his cruel actions towards cultivators that aroused the indignation of both humans and demons. About twenty years ago, he was confronted by that genius master from the Celestial Master's Mansion, who stabbed him to death with a sword!

Unexpectedly, the Blood Demon burned its essence blood and ultimately escaped with its life.

With only a wisp of his soul remaining, his cultivation level plummeted. He then spent twenty years in seclusion, cultivating diligently, before finally emerging from the mountains again.

Currently, the Blood Demon's true form has not yet recovered to its peak strength. However, the black mist aura emanating from its body is terrifyingly powerful...

Hearing Liu Xu's words, Li Chuqiu finally lost her composure: "What level are you at now?"

"First Grade of the Fifth Realm"

"And what about him?"

Liu Xu's voice was grave, "It could be a high-grade fifth realm, or it could be... the fourth realm?"

"His aura is stronger than mine!"

"Then what are you standing there for?! Run!"

As soon as Liu Xu finished speaking, Li Chuqiu scrambled to her feet, ignoring her injuries. Seeing Liu Xu still standing there in a daze, she was furious!

"He's at the fourth realm, and you, at the fifth realm, what are you standing there for? Instead of running for your life, are you waiting to die?!"

Why didn't you say so earlier? How are we supposed to fight in the fourth realm?

How about you fight with your head?

Is this woman an idiot? She knows he's at the fourth level and she doesn't run away.

Without the slightest hesitation, Li Chuqiu turned and fled towards the mountains.

The path they came by was blocked by the blood demon, and now the only escape route was the cave entrance in the valley. Whether there was danger inside was no longer important; even if there was danger, it was not as dangerous as the blood demon's true form.

In the blink of an eye, Li Chuqiu had run several hundred meters.

When I turned around, I saw that Liu Xu was still standing in the same spot, seemingly stunned.

Li Chuqiu paused... No, did she intend to fight back?

The willow catkins definitely weren't planning on running away!

She knew very well the strength of this blood demon. If she tried to escape, Li Chuqiu, who was unable to cultivate, would not be able to escape and would surely die.

As the deputy commander of the Tianxuan Division, she naturally couldn't stand by and watch her subordinates die at the hands of demons.

Slaying demons and protecting the safety of the people is the mission and duty of the Tianxuan Division.

Even realizing that the Blood Demon's aura and cultivation level were superior to hers, she couldn't escape. She was the Deputy Commander of the Heavenly Profound Division, the direct descendant on whom the Celestial Master's Mansion placed its high hopes, and the most outstanding daughter of the Heavenly Profound Division's Chief…

Liu Xu gripped the sword hilt, drew the longsword, and was enveloped in a chilling aura. The cold wind made her hair dance in the wind, and her beautiful face was filled with a cold and aloof expression.

At this moment, the true form of the blood demon finally completely possessed Qin Yan's body. His stiff and dazed gaze gradually sharpened, and he stared intently at Liu Xu, his eyes filled with fervor: "So it's another extremely cold body... I've struck gold, I've struck gold this time!"

"Once I've completely absorbed your extremely cold body, and then drained that brat's pure yang energy... at that time, I will not only be able to return to my peak, but I might even break through to the upper three realms..."

The sound was deep and terrifying, and a thick black mist blotted out the sky, enveloping the entire area. Although it was still sunny outside, the surroundings were now eerily dark and oppressive.

A thick black fog enveloped the willow catkins.

With a flick of her wrist, Liu Xu summoned the glass pagoda, which floated in her palm and began to absorb the surrounding black mist.

Upon seeing the Glazed Pagoda, the Blood Demon's pupils constricted sharply... This Glazed Pagoda could absorb the energy of demons and monsters from heaven and earth, and had a fatal restraint on demons and monsters.

However, the woman before her was not at a high level and could not unleash the full power of the Glazed Pagoda. Forcing its use would result in a backlash that outweighed the benefits.

Sure enough, as the black mist was continuously absorbed by the glass tower, Liu Xu's face gradually turned pale.

This glass tower is bound to her origin, and her cultivation level is not yet sufficient to fully control it. She had absorbed too much black mist earlier, and it was difficult for her to withstand and digest it in a short time.

The black mist continued to swirl around them. Realizing she couldn't continue, Liu Xu decisively waved her hand, causing the glazed pagoda to float in the air. She took a step forward, drew her sword, and launched an attack, forcing the Blood Demon to retreat.

"Well done!"

Just as the willow catkins approached, the Blood Demon suddenly vanished from its spot, merging into the surrounding black mist.

As soon as Liu Xu stepped into the black mist, her body stiffened, as if some force was holding her down, causing her movements to slow down.

Liu Xu's heart sank. She drew her sword and slashed out, attempting to disperse the black mist.

Spiritual energy surged forth from the sword's edge, but in the next moment, it was swallowed by the black mist and vanished without a trace.

Upon seeing this, Liu Xu was startled... She had underestimated the Blood Demon's strength and power.

Twenty years have passed, and he has probably recovered most of his strength!

Once she gets entangled in the black mist, her situation will become extremely dangerous.

Realizing this, Liu Xu turned and retreated.

"Trying to run? Too late!"

The blood demon's sinister laughter echoed from within the black mist, and a hideous, ferocious face was reflected in the fog.

The black fog obscured the sky and sun, turning the surroundings into a chaotic, pitch-black, and indistinct mess.

The willow catkins, enveloped in the black fog, instantly lost their bearings.

The glass tower floating beside her continuously absorbed the dense black mist from the surroundings, protecting her from its attacks.

But as time went on, the speed at which the glass tower absorbed the black mist began to slow down. If she couldn't break out quickly, she would be completely trapped inside the black mist.

Even worse, when she tried to take out the Spirit Mirror, she found that the mirror was dark and dull. The Spirit Mirror, which was usually ineffective, was now useless under the cover of black mist!

Liu Xu's expression finally changed!

The surrounding black mist felt thick and oppressive, gradually affecting her mind. Without the guidance of the Spirit Mirror, Liu Xu tried to find her way with her sword, but found herself trapped and unable to discern directions.

The black mist was like an illusion, making it difficult to escape.

To break free, one would need to be of a higher realm than the master of the illusion and forcibly break through. Or... someone could guide one from outside the illusion.

But right now, who will guide her?

The thought had barely formed when a familiar voice suddenly rang out from within the black mist, as if guiding her.

"Over here..."

This is……

Li Chuqiu?!

In a daze, a familiar handsome face appeared in Liu Xu's mind, followed by the scene from that night.

An image flashed before my eyes: her face flushed, her clothes disheveled, kneeling and prostrate...

At this moment, Liu Xu was in a state of confusion.

Completely shaken.

But the next second, Liu Xu suddenly woke up.

wrong?!

...It's an illusion!

not good? !

"Hahaha……"

In that instant when Liu Xu was lost in thought, a cloud of black mist rushed into her body.

"puff!"

Liu Xu immediately coughed up blood, her face turned pale instantly, and she almost couldn't stand up.

That night, she was drugged by that vixen. Although she didn't lose her virginity, her behavior after the drug took effect, as well as the image of that person's... shameful act, were deeply etched in her mind.

That night, it severely damaged her Dao heart!

This also became her fatal weakness, allowing demons to easily find her flaws in this illusion.

Right now, I might die here.

Liu Xu's eyes were icy cold as she gritted her teeth... If only she had known, she should have killed him!

As long as he dies, no one will know what happened that night, and her Dao heart will not be clouded, preventing her from falling to such a state.

Blame him!

At this moment, the black mist that had invaded her body had severely injured Liu Xu, leaving her seriously wounded. The blood demon, hiding within the black mist, was also watching her intently, especially at this critical juncture.

From within the black mist, a faint, almost imperceptible meow seemed to drift out.

In that instant, Liu Xu realized something. She suddenly looked up, gathered all her spiritual energy, and slashed out in one direction.

The sharp sword energy instantly dispersed the surrounding black mist!

The moment she broke free of the illusion, a low, angry roar came from behind her. Without hesitation, Liu Xu leaped into the air and headed towards the mountains.

"Hey, count me in!"

Just as she reached the mountain pass, she saw a familiar figure still there, running wildly to catch up with her.

Liu Xu's eyes flashed with cold anger. She turned around and wanted to leave, thinking it best to let this guy die in the hands of that blood demon.

But thinking of this, she ultimately did not leave alone. She landed quickly, and before Li Chuqiu could react, she felt her collar being lifted, and the next second she was in mid-air.

Startled, Li Chuqiu grabbed her waist tightly, pinning her down with both hands.

Liu Xu's delicate body trembled violently.

"you……"