CHAPTER 825: CHAPTER 605 ESSENCE

This Sky Demon named Black Scale was truly insane. Knowing that Li Yi was one of the murderers of the Great Demon Feng Yu, the daughter of the Demon King, he disregarded everything, recklessly enduring the incense-strengthened Wind Summoning Technique, wanting to trade his life for Li Yi’s.

It seems this Sky Demon is indeed loyal to the Demon King.

Keep in mind, this is near the Earth Defense Line, surrounded by Earth’s experts. Even if the Sky Demon can manage to kill Li Yi, it would be difficult for him to escape alive if heavily injured here. Thus, when he decided to strike, he had never intended to leave alive, only ensuring Li Yi’s death.

This strike indeed made Li Yi feel a deadly threat.

The terrifying long spear tore through the blazing flames, reaching Li Yi’s face. Such a fierce attack nearly guaranteed victory; in just one instant, Li Yi would be pierced through the head, dying on the spot, his soul twisted by the demonic power, leaving no chance for physical death followed by soul escape.

But at that critical moment, the crimson giant bird on his Red Feather Purple Gold Armor became sentient, automatically protecting him. It spread its wings around him, creating a stunning defense.

Bang!

The strike landed on the crimson wings, threatening to pierce through, but this moment was enough for Li Yi to react.

His figure flickered, instantly turning into a mist that dispersed on the spot.

"Wind Feather Demon... damn it."

The Sky Demon Black Scale roared to the sky unwillingly at this sight. His death-intent attack aimed to kill Li Yi, but it was blocked by the essence of Wind Feather Demon.

No, that wasn’t the essence of the Great Demon Feng Yu, but the spirit of a Daoist artifact.

Previously, Li Yi didn’t understand why Tu Daoist always valued the artifact spirit, but now he understood. In such a crisis, the artifact shielding its master could avert danger and even save one’s life.

The attack failed.

Sky Demon Black Scale also had to endure Li Yi’s Wind Summoning Technique’s full power.

Taking such a hit head-on felt unbearable, his body igniting with fierce flames, the scale armor scorched red, black smoke continuously emerging from within, his Sky Demon essence being burned and incinerated.

Subsequently, he let out a piercing screech, unable to maintain human form, suddenly transforming into a massive demon beast. This creature looked like a snake or a Jiao, with two horns on its head, its body over three hundred zhang long.

In the Demon God Realm, such a demon beast is called a Horned Snake.

Its bloodline is not high, reaching the Sky Demon level is already outstanding among Horned Snakes; most cannot achieve this realm.

The giant Jiao Snake spewed fire, but the more it emitted, the fiercer the burning became. Forced, he roared and circulated his entire demonic power, forcibly suppressing the internal blazing fire.

The black demonic power swept over his body, only then did signs of the hot Heart Fire Qi recede.

However, even so, Black Scale was in excruciating pain, seriously injured, but had no time to check his injuries. His enormous vertical pupils stared fiercely at Li Yi.

Because at this moment, Black Scale sensed an even greater threat.

And indeed, it was true.

Li Yi’s expression remained unchanged, holding a Divine Wood Great Bow in his hand, a Black Gold Arrow already nocked, accompanied by the release of Dragon and Tiger Power, the Divine Wood Great Bow was slowly drawn.

"The Divine Bow of the Wind Feather Demon..."

Black Scale recognized this bow, feeling fear deep in his soul.

In the Demon God Realm, the Great Demon Feng Yu, wielding this bow, shot down many demons of similar rank. With mighty strength, Wind Feather was the most promising to break through to the Demon King level.

However, during a trip to Earth, he met his end, along with the Demon King’s daughter, buried here. Because of this, the Sky Moon Demon King waged a vendetta on Earth to avenge the blood debt of Earth’s evolvers.

"Roar!"

Black Scale knew the power of the Divine Bow, knowing there was no escaping from it; he roared, charging at Li Yi again. Regardless of success, it was the only thing he could do now.

Facing the giant Horned Snake’s charge, Li Yi unhesitatingly released the Black Gold Arrow.

"Whoosh!"

The arrow vanished in an instant, cutting a path through anything in its way, even cleaving the heavens, piercing through Black Scale’s head swiftly. Though the wound wasn’t large, it was fatal.

A helpless wail resounded.

The massive Horned Snake lost the power to soar, its demonic power scattered, the suppressed Heart Fire erupted once more, its colossal body started plummeting from the sky.

"It’s over." Seeing this, Li Yi let out a slight sigh of relief.

The Sky Demon from the Demon God Realm was truly fearsome, much tougher to handle than Xuanxian World’s cultivators. Although he had the confidence to defeat the opponent by continuing the fight, the enemy’s reckless moves could pose a real danger.

Using the Divine Bow for a kill shot was a safer bet.

Bang!

The massive thud echoed as the body of the Horned Snake crashed to the ground. It lay motionless, devoid of life, completely dead.

Only then did Li Yi slowly descend from the high sky. He glanced at the corpse of the Sky Demon and directly stored it into the Five Elements Bracelet.

A corpse like this is great material for alchemy and artifact refining, it can’t go to waste.

"Li Yi, you actually took down a Sky Demon?" At this moment, Bai Sinan witnessed Li Yi’s victory over the opponent with both joy and shock.

He initially thought it was impressive enough for Li Yi to just hold back the opponent; little did he expect him to actually kill the Sky Demon head-on.

"It was just luck, all thanks to this Divine Bow, otherwise who knows who would have won in a real fight," Li Yi said.

"You’re too modest, just now I saw you had cornered that Sky Demon. The opponent realized it couldn’t escape and thus chose a life-for-a-life method, trying to take you down together. Luckily, you blocked that strike; if it were someone else, they’d likely be dead."

Bai Sinan shook his head slightly, both relieved and startled for Li Yi.

Li Yi said, "The Sky Demons from the Demon God Realm are indeed powerful, with rich combat experience. Any slip-up could be seized by them to finish you off. I hadn’t expected a demon of this level to go for a desperado attack so impulsively."

"It seems my experience dealing with cultivators from the Xuanxian Continent doesn’t apply here. Fighting Sky Demons from the Demon God Realm requires the utmost caution, not giving them any chance at all."

He took a moment for self-reflection.

If he had pulled out the Divine Bow sooner, perhaps things wouldn’t have been so complicated.

But he was not the Great Demon Feng Yu, and handling the Divine Bow wasn’t second nature to him. If he missed with a shot, it would be disastrous. Therefore, he planned to ask Tu Daoist to craft a weapon at the Daoist Artifact Level for him; otherwise, he might face setbacks in fights.

"The battle over there seems to have settled too, but I didn’t pay much attention earlier. Bai Sinan, did you see any other Sky Demons breaking through the defense line?" Li Yi then looked towards the direction of the defense line.

His battle had calmed, and the fight on the other side appeared to have ended as well.

"One injured Sky Demon escaped,"

Bai Sinan’s face darkened slightly, then he pointed in a direction: "It went that way, moving very fast. But several Thunderbolt Fighters have already gone after it; who knows if they can catch it."

"A Sky Demon escaped, huh?" Li Yi frowned as he looked in that direction.

"So many Sky Demons attacking the defense line together, and with preparation, this is the best outcome we could hope for, with only one escaping." Bai Sinan said.

Li Yi replied, "The opponent used Great Demons as diversions just to send a few Sky Demons across the border. This matter certainly isn’t that simple."

"I feel the same, but it’s not the time to discuss this now. I’ll take you to the defense camp. This time, having killed a Sky Demon, you’ve made a great contribution. You might even get some rewards." Bai Sinan said.

Li Yi said, "I’m not here for rewards."

Despite his words, he still followed Bai Sinan to the defense camp.

At this moment.

The large battle had just subsided, stirring all top fighters within the defense line.

Li Yi casually glanced around and noticed that those present were all Evolvers at the Spirit God level, and signs of dual cultivation could be seen in them. There were even those who had survived the Spirit Tribulation.

Besides, there were many powerful figures not belonging to Earth.

They were cross-realm allies summoned for assistance, extremely strong, though their reasons for helping the Evolvers against the Demon God Realm were unknown.

"Bai Sinan, did you and your team handle that beast in the south?" A man clad in armor from the Sixth World suddenly asked.

"Not me, I don’t have such strength. It was Li Yi who handled it; he personally killed a Sky Demon." Bai Sinan quickly shook his head and then pointed to Li Yi beside him.

Li Yi?

The man in armor raised his eyebrows, looking Li Yi over: "Are you the Li Yi who fought against the Xuanxian Continent? I’ve heard of your reputation; you’re even more formidable than I imagined. Respect, respect. I’m Zhang Yao, one of the squad leaders of the Demon God Realm defense line. It’s a pleasure to meet you."

He said, extending his hand warmly.

Li Yi shook his hand: "Hello, I’m Li Yi, and it’s a pleasure to meet you too."

Zhang Yao said, "Li Yi, having killed one Sky Demon, qualifies you to attend the discussion hall to listen to some recent arrangements. You might even be directly appointed as a squad leader, but it’s okay if you dislike being assigned roles. At least you’ll get to know the cross-realm masters, which I’m sure will interest you."

"Alright, thank you for your suggestion." Li Yi nodded slightly.

"I have other matters to tend to and can’t accompany you. If you need anything next time, just look for me. I’m quite familiar with this place; feel free to ask me any questions." Zhang Yao said with a smile, then bid farewell to the two.

"Zhang Yao is a top fighter from the military, not from the Golden Academy, so it’s normal if you haven’t met him before, Li Yi." Bai Sinan added afterward.

Li Yi wanted to know where Xuan Yuezi was at this moment.

Just now, when the Great Demon crossed over, he didn’t see Xuan Yuezi make a move, only witnessing Wu the Taoist in action. It seems he needs to ask Wu the Taoist about the recent whereabouts of these Tri-Floral Realm masters, and what they are occupied with.