CHAPTER 361: CHAPTER 356: CONFLICT

Outside Old Man Wang’s courtyard, a group was practicing and waiting.

At that moment, court cultivators approached from afar. Luo Qingyan and the others stood up, walked a few steps forward, and saw them stop overhead.

In the center was a person wearing a Daoist robe, with a Daoist hat, sharp eyes like an eagle’s. His cold gaze swept over them, extending his left hand holding a Magic Artifact Wheel, while his right hand pointed to it. Instantly, the wheel emitted strands of golden light, pointing towards the positions of Yue Qingqiu and Liu Ji.

"Demon."

The Daoist’s eyes were like blades, staring at the two with murderous intent, as the court cultivators behind him moved forward, surrounding the group.

"Esteemed officers, there might be some misunderstanding. They are all heroes who hunt demons and saved my life a few days ago, slaughtering many demons," Old Man Wang stepped forward and said.

"How could the magic artifact be wrong? The two of them are demons," the Daoist said coldly, but saw Luo Qingyan step forward, "As far as I know, in the Great Li World, there are many demons living in the human world, befriending humans. What’s the problem?"

"In that case, are they registered in Qinghe County?" a cultivator beside him asked coldly.

"We are not from Qinghe County; we came from elsewhere," Meng Hong said.

"That’s right, officer. Even if they are demons, they are benevolent ones. Qinghe County also has many entities similar to humans," Uncle Wang added.

"Without registration, arriving at Qinghe County at such a critical moment, who knows whether they are demon spies? If there’s no issue, follow me," the cultivator continued staring at Liu Ji and Yue Qingqiu.

"Demon, show yourself and surrender, and you might have a chance to live," the Daoist’s voice was low, as the light from the artifact intensified, shining on Liu Ji and Yue Qingqiu.

Liu Ji’s gaze suddenly turned extremely cold, while Yue Qingqiu frowned slightly. Demons in the human world are indeed still outcasts; she likes the human world but ultimately isn’t human.

Two phantom images appeared on the Magic Artifact Wheel, one of a fox and the other of a jiao dragon.

Many cultivators rushed from afar, seeing this scene, pointing and talking, realizing they really were demons. It seems Qinghe County harbors many demons, and the court intends to round them all up this time.

Feeling extremely uncomfortable under the magic artifact’s light, Yue Qingqiu and Liu Ji faintly wanted to transform into their true forms.

A clattering sound rang out as the court cultivators cast chains, swiftly flying towards Liu Ji and Yue Qingqiu. The silver chains seemed to have eyes, curling in their direction.

It was at this moment that Huang Xiong stepped forward, grasping one of the chains and yanking it fiercely, causing the figure in the air to plunge straight down.

"How dare you!"

A thunderous shout erupted, and a figure wielding a Thunder Spear appeared, emanating the aura of the Fifth Realms, as his left hand swung, unleashing columns of thunderbolts crashing down towards Huang Xiong.

Huang Xiong looked up with a cold gaze, and as the Mystic Technique circulated within him, brilliant light flowed over his body. The thunderbolt columns crashed against him, yet didn’t tear him apart as expected. The domineering thunder power refined Huang Xiong’s body, unable to shake him in the slightest.

Meanwhile, Huang Xiong exerted his strength again, swinging the chain from a distance, causing the cultivator at the other end to sway in the air as well.

"Impudent," the cultivator wielding the spear transformed into a bolt of lightning, a spear shadow piercing through the void.

At this moment, a violent wave burst from Huang Xiong, as he extended a single hand to firmly grasp the spear stabbing towards him. With a loud roar, he exerted his arm, swinging the spear down, smashing the cultivator to the ground with a thud, causing him to cough up blood.

"Conspiring with demons to resist arrest, kill without mercy," the leading figure shouted from the air. Immediately, the figures standing in the air erupted with mana, and their blood surged towards the sky.

Old Man Wang’s expression changed drastically. So many cultivators, many in the Fifth Realms cultivation level, some Qi Cultivators in the Condensed Core Realm, or even Martial Artists in the Golden Body Realm.

"Take action," Luo Qingyan’s voice commanded, as the whip in her hand instantly lashed out, snapping towards a person.

Huang Xiong was the first to move, charging forward with the chain. As the Eight Transformations Profound Skill circulated, a great phantom appeared behind him, a purple-and-gold War God avatar bathed in thunder, growing six arms. A wild aura swept out at this moment, pressuring the opponents, causing the court cultivators to feel suffocated.

With a powerful shout, Huang Xiong punched forward, transforming into a dragon head. The six arms of the Martial Spirit behind him simultaneously struck out as a massive dragon head, accompanied by fierce thunder, swept towards the opposite side.

One of the cultivators formed seals with both hands, radiating with golden light, transforming into a giant golden shield, standing in front to block the way.

But the dragon head roared through, golden light exploded, with a thunderous sound blasting out. The dragon head seemed poised to devour the cultivators ahead, roaring furiously as it surged forward.

"Bang, bang, bang..."

Several figures charging forward were knocked flying. That Daoist squinted his eyes, with brilliant light shining from his body, and with a wave of his hand, a gigantic fierce tiger appeared in the sky, covering the heavens and the earth. A roar shook everyone’s nerves.

The fierce tiger collided with the dragon head, sending waves of energy sweeping out. Cultivators below the Fifth Realms from the court were all blasted away.

The crowd rushing over was all shocked. This valiant martial artist had the imposing presence to break through all enemies alone, frightening the court’s men with sheer power; truly terrifying strength.

The court’s cultivators hadn’t even recovered yet, and the other figures started making moves as well. Sun Zhao wielded a large blade, slashing out, the blade chilling to the bone. As it slashed, the sound of a dragon’s roar emanated, a ghostly jiao dragon appeared, evidently not ordinary.

Among the group, only Yue Qingqiu remained motionless, standing behind and watching the battlefield. Yet, auras were already emanating from him, causing the surrounding space to drop in temperature, ready to strike at any moment.

A direct collision left the court’s arriving formation in chaos. Many suffered severe injuries and were knocked away, leaving Uncle Wang staring, dumbfounded.

These people are actually this formidable?

"Impudent!"

Witnessing the battlefield situation, that Daoist’s eyes grew colder. Unexpectedly, these people were somewhat capable. Cold glimmers flickered in his eyes, and with a thought, yellow talismans flew out, emitting dazzling lights. The characters on them lit up as they flew towards Huang Xiong and others.

A mighty pressure descended; Huang Xiong felt as if those talismans came down like a massive mountain pressing down, with thunderous roars echoing. The talismans shined brighter, and a giant sealing character appeared, enlarging in front of him.

Huang Xiong still strode forward, swinging his arm to smash forward. With a resounding blast, violent power destroyed the sealing character, but the other figures didn’t possess Huang Xiong’s domineering strength and summoned magical treasures to resist.

The Daoist waved his hand again, and unexpectedly, a row of flying swords appeared in the sky, arranged in formation.

"Sword, slay the demons." The Daoist pointed, and the flying swords shot out together.

"Such a powerful Daoist." The surrounding people were amazed, and Uncle Wang’s expression behind changed greatly. This Daoist’s combat power was immensely strong, and his companions were making their moves too.

A dragon’s roar sounded; Liu Ji had transformed into a jiao dragon body, tearing the sealing character apart. Though the flying swords came to kill, they still left several wounds on her body as she roared and charged forward.

Ahead, the cultivators simultaneously raised their spears, seemingly forming a spear formation, forcibly driving her back.

At this moment, a sharp sound rang from afar; the court’s cultivators seemed to sense a dangerous aura, suddenly turning to look, and saw a streak of flying sword shooting from afar.

"Watch out." Someone shouted, thrusting their spear at the flying sword. But the flying sword was too fast, piercing through instantly, with a ’puff’ sound, exploding a person’s head, falling dead under the sword.

The rampaging flying sword shuttled through the air, ’puff puff puff’ sounds continuously emanating, with blood spraying in the air, as several were slain, dying on the spot.

The Daoist frowned looking at the flying sword; the mana surged from him, golden light enveloped the sky, attempting to capture the flying sword.

The flying sword seemed to have eyes, shooting explosively towards him. Golden light transformed into chains wrapping the flying sword, but still, the sword continued to pierce straight towards him.

The Daoist swiftly retreated, and with a wave of his palm, many talismans appeared simultaneously, forming a giant stone tablet that pressed down, hitting the flying sword to finally block its attack.

Two figures rushed rapidly towards this place; it was Li Fan and Lu Yuan returning together. Li Fan’s gaze was cold, exuding intense killing intent, a mighty sword intent instantly enveloped this area, causing the court’s cultivators to fear and tremble.

Just in the brief moment before, several had fallen dead under this person’s flying sword.

"You’re colluding with demons, and openly killing court’s men." The leading officer stared at Li Fan, eyes filled with murder.

The Daoist not far behind carried a look of vigilance; he knew his own strength, having fought briefly with Li Fan earlier. The youth was indeed a sword cultivator with immense combat power.

"When the demons were causing havoc, you were nowhere to be seen. Now that the demons are gone, you appear." Li Fan retorted with a moment of sarcasm, and with a thought, flying swords filled the sky. As sword intent flowed, a chilling murderous air enveloped this land.