Cao Jili was originally on his way to find the leader of the Iron Union Alliance, but on the way he suddenly sensed a powerful demonic aura, so he decided to go and check it out.

He couldn't stop complaining in his mind. Even though he was a demon-slaying warrior, he still got mentally exhausted, you know.

This is the second time in such a short time that this level of intensity has occurred. His poor junior sister is working non-stop from the moment she opens her eyes every day. Is this level of magic just standard practice in the Iron Dimension? Is the elders targeting Xia Xiang by sending her back to the Iron Dimension?

When he arrived, he found Jiu Lai and the others arguing with Gui Feng.

"What kind of demon is this, daring to be so arrogant in broad daylight?" Cao Jili said righteously, pointing the Demon-Slaying Slash at Gui Feng.

The scene fell silent instantly.

Everyone: Bro, I suspect you're just making things worse.

"This... can we kill him?" Gui Feng didn't turn around, one hand on his hip, the other casually pointing to Cao Jili's location.

“No,” Xiu recognized the Demon-Slaying Blade. “You remember, right? You have a younger sister named Xia Xiang. This person is very likely her companion.”

"Everyone tries to curry favor with me, it's exhausting." Gui Feng stretched his neck. "I'll leave these trivial matters to Xia Yu."

He then went back on his own and transformed back into Xia Yu.

Another one has fallen—

Cao Jili didn't care who had fallen; he asked directly, "Where is your alliance leader? Do you know where he is?"

Xiu was busy helping Xia Tian, ​​Lanling Wang was busy checking if Xia Yu was injured, and Jiu Lai was the only one who was free, so he took the time to answer his questions.

"Xia Xiang has been kidnapped, and the alliance leader has gone to find someone."

Cao Jili expressed his frustration, feeling that he was about to encounter another powerful demon.

In the end, Cao Jili threw ZACK into the portal, and the remaining three carried the two unconscious brothers back to the Xia family.

——

After leaving the portal, Cao Jili briefly sensed Xia Xiang's presence and immediately headed in that direction, eventually returning to the open space.

—Secret Transmission of Sound—

Cao Jili: Xia Xiang, Xia Xiang, are you nearby?

Xia Xiang, who was still inside the space, received a telepathic message from Cao Jili. She and Jiu Wu, who were sitting back to back, suddenly stood up.

—Secret Transmission of Sound—

Xia Xiang: Brother Jili?

Cao Jili: Great, I've finally found you! Where are you?

Xia Xiang: I am trapped in a space constructed of energy, and our leader is also here.

Cao Jili: Can't we get out?

Xia Xiang: Yes, but I can tear a hole to send the leader out, but I can't get out myself.

Cao Jili: Do you think that method is feasible?

Xia Xiang: Sure, but it would be very taxing on you. It's only a matter of time before I get out, so unless it's urgent, I'd better avoid unnecessary exertion.

Cao Jili: It's urgent, very urgent.

Xia Xiang: ...Then you go first, and let me know when you're out of breath.

——

Seeing Xia Xiang suddenly stand up, as if she had received some information, Jiu Wu immediately asked.

"There's an easier way out, just wait for me a moment," Xia Xiang said reassuringly.

After saying that, she waited for Cao Jili. After receiving his telepathic message, Xia Xiang also began to use energy to inscribe intricate array patterns in the space.

"What are you doing?" Jiu Wu asked, frowning as he looked at the busy Xia Xiang.

"I'll answer your question later. Let's go out and rescue people first," Xia Xiang replied without stopping what she was doing.

The moment the array pattern formed, Xia Xiang forcefully pulled on the [Thousand Miles Connected by a Single Thread] and dragged Jiu Wu inside. A flash of white light teleported the two of them directly to the array pattern that Cao Jili had drawn outside.

Cao Jili, exhausted, lay on the ground with his eyes rolled back.

"A clone of the slicked-back hair?" Jiu Wu looked at Xia Xiang in confusion.

“It’s him,” Xia Xiang checked Cao Jili’s breath. “This brother is really honest and straightforward, and he always likes to show off.”

Jiu Wu helped Xia Xiang lift the person up and walk back.

After the three left, the masked man suddenly appeared and kept looking in the direction they had gone.