After Xiu found Zuo Ci and explained his purpose, Zuo Ci directly lent Xiu his Azure Red Purple Lightning.

Cao Cao, the Five Tiger Generals, Sun Shangxiang, and others were all prepared, with layers upon layers of guards, just waiting for Xiu to return so they could start playing the second version of the calming melody.

After Xiu returned, everyone began playing a requiem, and demons led by Dong Zhuo appeared one after another.

After a fierce battle, they were ultimately no match for the endless stream of monsters that disappeared only to reappear.

Just as a demon was grinning as it approached the exhausted Xiao Qiao, Zhou Yu arrived with his team of debaters.

Zhou Yu instantly appeared in front of Xiao Qiao and annihilated the demon.

With the addition of the Strong Debate Team, the Five Tiger Generals were able to extricate themselves and join forces with Sun Shangxiang, Xiao Qiao, Cao Cao's army, and the Strong Fragrance Team to fight against Dong Zhuo.

Meanwhile, Xia Xiang and Jiu Wu are searching for "Sun Jian" in the Demon Realm.

The two were swept away by a powerful force and transported to an ancient but dilapidated palace.

A voice, carrying an oppressive aura, spoke in demonic language from the depths, "You have come."

Jiu Wu cautiously pulled Xia Xiang along, and the two retreated in tacit agreement. However, after taking only two steps, the scene in front of them shifted back to when they had just arrived.

Xia Xiang: [Did you encounter this person when you came to the Demon Realm before?]

Jiu Wu: [No, his strength is unfathomable. Could this be Diablo, the Demon Lord? He seems like an old acquaintance.]

"Who are you?" Xia Xiang asked first.

The majestic voice of "Diabolo" rang out again, but this time it did not speak in demonic language.

"Good and evil cannot coexist. We're leaving now, goodbye." Jiu Wu pulled Xia Xiang and walked out.

"I can let you go, but don't you want your friends anymore?" Diablo said, and a light screen made of energy appeared in front of the two of them.

Inside was someone they knew—Ding Xiaoyu.

However, his fair face was covered in black demonic patterns, and his pupils were as red as if they had been soaked in blood.

Xia Xiang's breath hitched, and she almost lost control. Jiu Wu squeezed her hand, calming her down. She took out the exclusive equipment from Bamo Island and immediately contacted Rex.

"Rex, where's Xiaoyu? Let him answer the phone!"

“We’re looking for Xiaoyu too. He disappeared after going on a mission. Do you have any leads?” Rex’s tired voice came through the phone.

"No, I just suddenly wanted to ask him something." Xia Xiang's heart sank, and then she asked, "When I was collecting my debt before, how much money did you pay me back?"

Rex didn't understand why she asked, but he answered anyway.

Hearing his answer, Xia Xiang's anxiety finally subsided; it really was Rex.

Xia Xiang: [Xiao Yu is indeed gone.]

Jiu Wu: [The demon realm captured him, intending to refine him into a demon warrior???]

Xia Xiang: [Yes, this isn't as simple as the Black Dragon's corpse. If you interrupt it, you die instantly; if you succeed, you'll be the next Sun Yi.]

Jiu Wu rubbed his chin somewhat awkwardly: "Looks like I'm in pretty bad shape. One clone is like this, and two are too."

Xia Xiang: [I'll feign an attack. Go back and find that scoundrel Huai'an to rescue me.]

Jiuwu: [What are you thinking? I disagree.]

Xia Xiang: [But if you die, I will die too. Going back is protecting my life!]

Jiuwu: [You're someone I raised, how could I not understand what you're thinking? You can't fool me.]

Xia Xiang: [Don't think like that next time, it makes you sound old.]

"Forget it, this isn't about whether we want to die or not." Xia Xiang sighed, hugged Jiu Wu, and stood on tiptoe to kiss his thin lips.

Jiu Wu lowered his head to cooperate, but Xia Xiang's kiss only landed on the corner of his lips.

Jiuwu: ...What is the author even doing? Hundreds of chapters, and this is it??

Author: I really want to write you to death right now.

The spell locks on their wrists lit up immediately, while Huai'an, who was busy on the other side, just rolled his eyes helplessly and ignored it.

"A true warrior dares to face the bleakness of life and the dripping blood."

The two simply held hands and slowly walked into the main hall.