CHAPTER 473: CHAPTER 472: CONFRONTATION_1

"Is this kid a monster?"

The Blood Refining Old Demon’s face darkened. He hadn’t expected that even with their combined pincer attack, he and the Xuan Mang Sect couldn’t harm Ling Chen in the slightest. This was simply inconceivable, unimaginable.

At this moment, not only had Ling Chen blocked their joint assault, but an invincible aura also emanated from him, making him seem to stand tall, unparalleled in the world.

"So formidable! As expected of the Saint Child!"

Yao Fang and Zuo Yun’s eyes lit up. They could hardly believe Ling Chen was so monstrous, holding his own against two Great Master Ninth Level old demons without a scratch. His indomitable spirit and unwavering fortitude were simply signs of unparalleled dominance, unmatched in the world.

"Don’t worry too much!"

The Xuan Mang Sect’s gaze sharpened. "I’m certain this kid’s current state won’t last long. His Secret Method will fail soon, and then we can easily kill him."

"That makes sense!"

The Blood Refining Old Demon’s face was suffused with killing intent. "He’s just a pathetic Fourth Stage Grandmaster with a pitifully small amount of True Qi. He absolutely can’t use a move like that a second time. So what if we can’t kill him immediately? What does it matter if we wear him down a bit longer? It’s not like anyone is coming to save you."

"You’re right. I am here to save him."

Just as the Blood Refining Old Demon finished speaking, a woman’s voice suddenly sounded.

Not far away, a woman of unparalleled beauty and charm had appeared as if from nowhere. She stood there, smiling, radiating a peerless allure.

"Two old demons ganging up on a disciple of our Holy Church, isn’t that going a bit too far?"

The newcomer was none other than Xia Yunxin, who had come to the Blood Refining Sect Territory to assist Ling Chen.

"Senior Sister Xia Ji!"

Seeing Xia Yunxin’s arrival, Yao Fang and Zuo Yun’s expressions brightened with excitement.

Xia Yunxin’s position within the Holy Church was no less than Ling Chen’s, and her strength was unfathomably deep. Her arrival was enough to give the disciples of the Saint Witch Religion a Settling Pill, reassuring them greatly.

"Xia Ji? That vixen is here too?"

The Xuan Mang Sect’s expression turned ugly. One Ling Chen was already causing him and the Blood Refining Old Demon enough headaches; now, with Xia Yunxin’s arrival, the situation had undoubtedly become even more challenging.

"Presumptuous Blood Refining Sect! Not to mention your collusion with the Myriad Beasts Sect behind the Holy Church’s back, merely imprisoning a disciple of the Holy Church and attempting to hunt down and kill the Saint Child is a capital crime."

With a flash, Xia Yunxin landed atop a large tree. Looking down at the Blood Refining Old Demon, she said in a heavy voice.

"Capital crime?"

Hearing this, the Xuan Mang Sect’s pupils contracted slightly, then he scoffed. "Such arrogance! Do you think the Saint Witch Religion can still maintain its current power and casually decide the Life and Death of a Sect? The wheel of fortune turns. The Saint Witch Religion’s dominance in the Demon Way will soon end, and it’s time for a change of ruler!"

"When did a mere Myriad Beasts Sect dare to speak such words?"

Xia Yunxin was also somewhat surprised. The Myriad Beasts Sect had always been low-key and had never shown any signs of opposition. She hadn’t expected this Xuan Mang Sect to dare utter such blatant provocations.

It seems we’ve underestimated the Myriad Beasts Sect in recent years. They must have been plotting in secret for many years; otherwise, they wouldn’t dare to challenge the Saint Witch Religion so openly.

"Heh, I never expected both geniuses of the Saint Witch Religion to come here today. If I suck all of your Essence Blood dry, my breakthrough to the Sky Apex Realm will be a cinch!"

The Blood Refining Old Demon grinned, sticking out his blood-red tongue to lick his chapped lips. His eyes, fixed on Ling Chen and Xia Yunxin, seemed to flash with a green glint of greed.

"Just you?" Xia Yunxin scoffed coldly. With the Blood Refining Old Demon’s strength, he definitely couldn’t accomplish this.

"Hmph, looking down on me? Today, I’ll let you youngsters witness the true strength of this Blood Refining Old Demon!"

The Blood Refining Old Demon waved his hand, and numerous skulls flew out from his sleeves. They hovered in mid-air before shooting explosively in four directions, eventually forming an immense, square Great Formation.

The ground trembled as a pillar of blood erupted from the center of the Great Formation, becoming its core. An extremely potent, bloody stench radiated from it.

Within this Blood Array, Ling Chen felt his Essence Blood being tugged, as if it would gush out wildly the moment it found an opening. The pungent, bloody smell even seemed to affect his mental will, sowing confusion in his consciousness.

POP! POP! POP!

The Blood Refining Old Demon was sprawled on the ground as a pair of blood-colored True Qi bat wings fully materialized on his back.

WHOOSH!

The Blood Refining Old Demon’s speed drastically increased, his Cultivation also skyrocketing. After locking his eyes on Ling Chen, he shot forward, Transforming into a blurry blood shadow.

Seeing this, Ling Chen’s eyes narrowed slightly. As the leader of a Sect, the Blood Refining Old Demon certainly lives up to his reputation. He has consecutively unleashed Absolute Kill techniques; both the Blood Array and these blood wings are incredibly powerful.

He flipped his palm, and a map scroll appeared in his hand, which Ling Chen spread open.

This was the Devil Emperor’s Map.

Around the entire Blood Array, space rippled, and a phantom map, enveloped by a strange power, appeared in the surroundings.

In the next moment, Ling Chen’s body abruptly moved, seeming to meld into the Devil Emperor’s Map, his speed and agility instantly multiplying.

"Blood Refining Old Demon! He is not someone you can touch!"

Seeing the Blood Refining Old Demon going all out, Xia Yunxin also frowned. She began to circulate her True Qi, preparing to assist Ling Chen.

"Miss Xia Ji, your opponent is me."

The Xuan Mang Sect blocked Xia Yunxin with a smile.

Xia Yunxin drew her Bewitching Sword. "Xuan Mang Sect? You think you can stop me?"

"Then let’s test it."

The Xuan Mang Sect raised his palm, True Qi swirling. The green scales on his body emitted a bright glow, exuding an aura of Slaughter and eerie evil.

However, as the green light circulated around him, CRACK! His tailbone suddenly burst from his body, revealing a thick python tail.

SLAP!

The python tail lashed the ground, instantly creating several fissures.

After his tail cracked the earth, the Xuan Mang Sect clenched his fists, bent his body, and then, WHOOSH! He shot out like lightning.

Seeing this, Xia Yunxin dared not be careless. Her movements were light and graceful, like a specter, the Bewitching Sword in her hand elusive and untraceable.

BOOM!

Xia Yunxin suddenly launched herself into the air, her sword slashing down fiercely with astonishing momentum.

The black sword light, fully ten zhang long, swelled against the wind.

The Xuan Mang Sect’s expression showed not the slightest panic; instead, a strange curve touched the corners of his lips.

Directly raising his fist, the Xuan Mang Sect smashed it onto the sword light.

Instantly, his body was pressed down by the powerful sword pressure. But just then, a bizarre scene occurred: the Xuan Mang Sect’s body actually bent, pressed down until it was only two inches from the ground. Suddenly, his body rebounded like rubber, sending the sword light itself flying back.