The halberd pierced through a ten-foot-thick layer of soil, radiating a dazzling light. The Little Demon King of Chaos, like a dragon soaring into the sky, rapidly surged up from the underground cave.
The underground cave was directly opposite the bed in the room. The wooden bed shattered instantly, a flash of blood appeared, and the pungent smell of blood filled the room. Xiang Tian's eyes flashed coldly. The moment he smelled the blood, he knew something was wrong. He knew Meng Ke'er was no ordinary person and couldn't have been injured by a sneak attack. That person was definitely not her.
The moment Xiang Tian burst out of the cave, his body slid more than ten feet to the side, instantly sticking to the wall beside him. But at that moment, he felt a chilling aura coming from the wall behind him. The wall shattered with a "crash," and a cold light, as fast as lightning, grazed his body.
"Hey!" The Mischievous Little Demon King snorted coldly, his body twisting a few times like a swimming fish, and then flung the flying sword that had come close to him away from his body, before quickly sliding to the side.
Throughout this process, he never had a chance to turn around, but the scene inside the room came into his view. Beside the broken wooden bed lay a man in black, who turned out to be an outer disciple of the Hun Tian Dao. There was a bloody hole in his chest and abdomen, with blood gushing out and bloodstains constantly rising. His body was still trembling, but it was clear that he was not going to live.
Xiang Tian was somewhat surprised. This inner room belonged to one of the outer disciples of the Hun Tian Dao sect. Clearly, Meng Ke'er had discovered the people stationed outside, and they had most likely already been eliminated.
At this moment, besides him and the corpse, there was no one else in the room. It was obvious that Meng Ke'er was waiting for him to fall into her trap. The person who attacked him from outside the wall was undoubtedly Meng Ke'er.
However, the Little Demon King had no time to think. He rushed forward and swept his halberd backward. The gleaming halberd struck the following flying sword with a loud "bang," sending it flying.
Someone with his profound cultivation would fight for the initiative. His reason for choosing to ambush Meng Ke'er in the underground cave was precisely to gain the upper hand, throwing her into confusion so he could launch a devastating attack. However, he hadn't anticipated that Meng Ke'er would use her advantage against him, turning the tables on him.
Just as the flying sword swept out, the Mischievous Little Demon King was about to turn around when a five-colored light approached his body. A crystal-clear, dazzling jade lotus petal slashed towards his waist and abdomen, giving him no chance to catch his breath.
A cold glint flashed in Xiang Tian's eyes, his long, blood-red hair moved without wind, and a chilling aura erupted from his body, causing the air currents in the room to surge violently. The entire space seemed to twist and distort. The body of the Mischievous Little Demon King split in two, then in four. Four afterimages appeared in the room, and the Mischievous Little Demon King's ultimate technique, the Void Path, was unleashed.
The blurry figure moved with lightning speed, invisible to the naked eye, and the hazy afterimage quickly rushed out of the attack range of the jade lotus petals. Immediately afterwards, a divine halberd, like the tail of a comet rushing in from the primordial universe, cleaved into the lotus petals one by one.
"boom"
A deafening roar shook the heavens. The entire house shattered in an instant, and from the billowing dust, a tall, demonic figure with wildly flowing hair and a face shrouded in black grime emerged from the ruins, wielding a halberd. His eyes, like the brightest, coldest stars in the sky, gleamed with a chilling light, sending shivers down the spine of anyone who beheld them.
Only then did the Little Demon King finally shake off his previous disadvantage. He coldly glanced at Meng Ke'er, who was dressed in white like a fairy several feet away, and sneered, "As expected of a fairy from the Ancient Holy Land of Tantai, you actually made me look a little embarrassed. Now that you know my plan for tonight, it seems we can only have a fair and square battle."
Meng Ke'er remained calm, her expression revealing neither joy nor sorrow. She said indifferently, "The current little devil of the Hun Tian Sect has actually resorted to such despicable tactics. Aren't you afraid of being ridiculed by your fellow practitioners? The Hun Tian Sect is, after all, one of the six holy lands of the evil path. Aren't you afraid of disgracing your master?"
"Hehe..." The Little Demon King sneered, "Since my master passed on the Fangtian Halberd to me, he no longer restricts my actions. Every successor of the Huntian Path has their own surname rules. Tonight will be my banner-raising battle to announce to the cultivation world. I will take you down, the fairy in the eyes of the world. I suppose you have already seen the letter I sent you. Tonight I will pluck the flower!"
Having said that, Xiang Tian raised his halberd in one hand, pointing it diagonally to the sky. A vast and imposing spiritual pressure emanated from him, and a powerful force swept outwards like a raging torrent. His unparalleled strength made him appear as imposing as a mountain, and an immense, heavy aura permeated the inn.
At this moment, the towering figure of the Mischievous Little Demon King was like a god or a demon, like the supreme Asura of hell, making people tremble with fear.
Meng Ke'er's stunningly beautiful face changed slightly, but her eyes regained their composure. She said calmly, "So this is the extraordinary skill listed among the Heavenly Treasures—the Chaotic Void Dao? It is indeed remarkable. Tonight, I will thoroughly examine this supreme unorthodox technique!"
At this moment, the immense power unleashed by the Little Demon King of Chaos was like a tidal wave crashing against the shore, causing several nearby rooms to explode in a deafening roar. Vali shot out in all directions, and within a three-zhang radius of where he stood, broken rafters and rubble floated up and swirled around his body.
Meng Ke'er was also ready for battle. The unique Taoist and martial arts cultivation method of the Tantai Ancient Holy Land showed its extraordinary characteristics. Petals rained down around her, countless crystal-clear and dazzling tiny petals fluttered in the air, emitting a sweet fragrance, creating a scene that seemed both real and illusory.
A gleaming flying sword, like a streak of rainbow light, hovered above Meng Ke'er's head. A misty haze swirled around it, reflecting countless rays of light. A peaceful aura permeated the area, and Meng Ke'er radiated endless auspicious light, truly like a fairy descended from the Jade Pool, making her appear so holy and unapproachable.
Waves emanated from her body, spreading outwards like gentle ripples of water. These seemingly weak waves of power quickly calmed the terrifying surge of power unleashed by the Mischievous Little Demon King.
Many broken rafters and tiles that had been floating in the air slowly fell to the ground, and the surging energy storm area began to calm down.
Using softness to overcome hardness. Meng Ke'er's water-like power gradually dissipated the fierce power of the Mischievous Little Demon King. However, this was only the beginning of their silent battle. Xiang Tian snorted coldly, and a vast and unparalleled power wave surged forth, creating a towering wave that rushed fiercely towards Meng Ke'er.
With things having come to this point, the two could no longer afford to fight in secret, and their protective auras clashed fiercely together. Accompanied by a deafening roar, rows of houses in the courtyard were smashed to pieces, turning into fine dust that scattered on the ground.
The most outstanding successors of the two holy lands of good and evil had already given their all in their first clash, holding nothing back. Thick clouds of dust billowed up, yet could hardly reach within three zhang of the two peak young masters. An invisible force field kept the endless dust and debris at bay.
This terrifying first clash shocked both masters, who knew they had encountered a formidable opponent and that the ensuing battle would be incredibly fierce.
A dazzling sword light ripped through the sky. Like a shooting star, it swiftly slashed towards the Mischievous Little Demon King. This time, Meng Ke'er was completely undisturbed, unlike her previous encounter with Chen Nan where she was constantly restrained. This time, she gave it her all. The flying sword was dazzling, emitting strange whistles. A terrifying shockwave arose, as if the entire field trembled.
The mischievous little devil chuckled coldly, completely unconcerned, and raised his halberd with the force of a raging inferno.
"Clang"
With a deafening clang of metal clashing, a blinding burst of light erupted in the air. The energy surged wildly, and the flying sword was forcefully blasted away by the divine halberd.
Then, Xiang Tian's towering figure moved forward with lightning speed. His long, blood-red hair, like a dancing flame, was exceptionally dazzling. The halberd in his hand, like a dragon, fiercely pierced towards Meng Ke'er's heart.
The dazzling light emitted by the divine halberd was like a lightning bolt streaking across the sky, illuminating the entire space as bright as day. The terrifying energy fluctuations surged and undulated like a vast ocean.
Meng Ke'er leaped into the air, dodging Xiang Tian's full-force attack. Her graceful body soared through the air like a light bird three zhang high. She grabbed the short sword that was spinning back, and then, headfirst and feet first, she suddenly thrust downwards.
This is what makes the Tantai Sect unique. They can control flying swords and other magical artifacts from a distance, like Taoist cultivators, to fight enemies, or they can fly close to the enemy with weapons to engage in combat. Their disciples possess both the various supernatural abilities of Taoism and the formidable physique of martial artists, making them exceptionally powerful.
The short sword emitted a dazzling light, scattering radiance across the sky as it slashed towards the mischievous little demon king. Xiang Tian had just sneered, his sect's treasured halberd slashing upwards fiercely, the crescent-shaped blade shooting out an arc of divine light that collided with the short sword.
"Boom!" "Boom!" "Boom!"...
The two clashed in close combat, their swords flashing and halberds gleaming, creating a dazzling spectacle that eclipsed even the stars and moon.
Meng Ke'er had already evacuated everyone from the inn before Xiang Tian's attack that night, so although large areas of houses collapsed, there were no casualties.
With a crisp metallic clang, the Mischievous Little Demon King's halberd sliced half of the short sword in Meng Ke'er's hand. He laughed loudly, "You're supposed to be the famous swordsman Zhaolu? Did you fail the Tantai Sect's test? Did you sneak out? Hahaha..."
Xiang Tian, undeterred by his superior position, wielded his halberd with divine light that seemed to tear through the void. His attacks relentlessly targeted Meng Ke'er's vital points, unleashing a fierce burst of light that shook the entire world.
Upon hearing this, Meng Ke'er felt a surge of anger. The process of Chen Nan taking her Chaolu for himself was still vivid in her mind. The scenes that drove her crazy that day seemed to be right before her eyes, and she still felt a sense of humiliation when she thought about them.
The Mischievous Little Demon King clearly sensed Meng Ke'er's emotional fluctuations. He wielded his halberd, slashing and smashing with wide, sweeping movements, his attacks becoming increasingly ferocious.
"Hehe, tonight I'm going to make you my woman!"
However, Meng Ke'er's emotional fluctuations were only momentary; she quickly calmed down, her mind becoming clear and serene. After dodging several rounds of attacks from Xiang Tian, a flash of light appeared in her hand, revealing a crystal-clear jade lotus petal that radiated multicolored light—clearly a top-tier treasure.
"The lotus petals of the Jade Lotus Platform, a supreme treasure of Taoism!" Xiang Tian's eyes flashed with cold light. He knew that this was the number one treasure of the Tantai Sect.
The five-colored light flashed again, and another jade lotus petal appeared in Meng Ke'er's hands. She held one in each hand, and with thousands of rays of light and auspicious colors, she forcefully sealed the halberd back.
At the same time, the Jade Lotus Platform appeared and carried Meng Ke'er into the air. She was like a fairy on the water, her white clothes fluttering, as if she was about to ride the wind away.
"Sizzle"
With a soft sound, the jade lotus petals spun out, their crystal-clear light peaceful and holy, flashing like a rainbow and striking towards the neck of the Little Demon King.
"Hey!" Xiang Tian dodged to the side, but the jade lotus petal was completely controlled by Meng Ke'er. His attack failed, and it spun back with a whoosh, its dazzling sharpness barely concealed by the multicolored light. With another whoosh, it spun again, slashing fiercely at the waist and abdomen. The Little Demon King's eyes widened. He already knew from his elders that this lotus petal was exceptionally powerful. He immediately raised his halberd high and cleaved down, fiercely striking the lotus petal.
However, the lotus petal was as fast as lightning, and under Meng Ke'er's control, it was exceptionally agile. With a soft "whoosh," it quickly changed direction and slashed towards his back. At the same time, another jade lotus petal in Meng Ke'er's hand also made its move, emitting bursts of ethereal light, and fiercely slashed towards the Chaotic Little Demon King.
"Ugh..." Xiang Tian roared, his long robe ripped open, revealing a tight-fitting black outfit. On his shoulders were a pair of shimmering jade wings, clinging tightly to his back. The long robe had obscured his view, making it impossible to see that such extraordinary wings existed beneath.
These jade wings, shaped like the wings of a Western angel, are about half a meter long. They are not wide, but look exceptionally light and ethereal, radiating bursts of spiritual energy and shimmering with dazzling light.
With a slight exertion of his power, the ethereal wings that flowed with light and color immediately shone brightly. The jade-like wings seemed to come alive, quickly unfolding and carrying him rapidly into the sky, instantly freeing him from the entanglement of the two jade lotus petals.
Meng Ke'er's expression changed drastically, and she exclaimed in shock, "You actually managed to successfully refine that legendary failed item?!"