Chapter 410: A melee is about to break out
Just as Chi Yanzi expected, someone did approach them when they were leaving.
Just when Fei Lian and Mo Jun were unable to open their eyes due to the wind and sand, Xinyi quietly grabbed Zhao Wuyang and Zhan Li and was about to approach Liu Xia when a huge monster suddenly fell from the sky and the surrounding dust instantly scattered.
The tremors under their feet were shocking. Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and found that the huge monster was none other than Shang Lu, and a large group of demon soldiers were rushing towards them not far away.
When Sang Mu saw this, he was shocked. He was indeed one step too late.
Facing such a huge array of demon soldiers and two demon generals, they simply have no chance of winning!
There are examples of defeating the larger force with a smaller one on the battlefield, but most of them rely on strategic attacks. If they confront each other head-on, the entire army will probably be wiped out in an instant.
Sang Mu was still thinking about countermeasures, but the demon army was already right in front of him and he had no way to deal with it.
Unlike Fei Lian's troops who were undisciplined and casual, Shang Lu's soldiers were well-organized and full of momentum. It was said that he was strict in his rule and military discipline. If his subordinates made mistakes, they would be severely punished, so all his soldiers were murderous.
"Why are you here?"
Fei Lian finally stood firm and asked Shang Lu with an unhappy look on his face, but the latter just stood there with his hands behind his back without saying a word. Fei Lian seemed to be accustomed to this. He just shrugged his shoulders and said nothing more. He also looked at Xinyi and her group with his hands behind his back.
"What an ungrateful pair of dogs! The demons have raised you for so many years, yet you dare to bite your master instead."
This sentence was said to Xinyi and Sang Mu.
Sang Mu did not respond. Having been with Wu Minjun for so many years, Wu Minjun often warned him to be patient, to consider everything carefully, and to learn to make the most of small gains in order to be invincible. So now he was on guard against the two demon generals in front of him while considering a way to escape.
Xinyi also said nothing. He was naturally cold and usually kept to himself. He was also a careful person and would never be shaken by a few words from others.
Although the two of them were calm, Liu Xia and Zhao Wuyang were not happy.
Fortunately, Zhan Li was there to stop Zhao Wuyang, so he didn't make any moves. But Liu Xia was extremely angry. With a flick of his fingers, the Huasheng Sword in his hand turned into a vine and swung out like a whip.
Liu Xia was a straightforward person. He had been taught since childhood that "it is better to be killed than to be humiliated." Naturally, he was furious when he heard his brother being insulted. When Cheng Yu, who was standing next to him, reacted and wanted to stop him, it was too late.
The vines were wrapped in strong winds, making whistling sounds, which was very imposing. However, Fei Lian and Shang Lu were unmoved and had no intention of dodging at all.
Liu Xia frowned upon seeing this - even if his cultivation was shallow, he would not be able to withstand this whip easily.
What's going on between these two people?
The whip was close at hand, and just when it was about to hit Fei Lian and the other two, a figure flashed out from behind them and easily grabbed the whip with a raised hand.
Everyone was surprised, not because someone caught Liu Xia's move, but because they were surprised at the person who caught the move.
"It's you!"
Liu Xia's brows tightened. That person was none other than Hui Wu!
Hui Wu smiled wickedly, exerting force with his hands, and began to run, pulling the vines. Liu Xia was caught off guard and stumbled several times before she could steady herself. But Hui Wu showed no sign of stopping, dragging Liu Xia along as he continued running. Soon, the two of them disappeared.
Although Xinyi and the others were worried, they could not afford to be distracted as there was a powerful enemy ahead.
Following Fei Lian's order, the two sides started fighting again. Perhaps because of Shang Lu's presence, or because the number of demon soldiers had increased, Xinyi and the others found it much harder to deal with them than before.
The demon soldiers attacked with ruthless moves, no longer fighting like before. Zhao Wuyang, who was a little weaker in martial arts, could only dodge, let alone touch them.
Fei Lian continued to watch from the sidelines, and so did Shang Lu.
It seems that I have to try my best.
But at this moment, figures suddenly came from behind them on swords, like divine soldiers descending from the sky, and fought with the demon soldiers with either martial arts or magic.
Everyone who came was wearing Taoist robes. Xinyi only recognized the Taishang Sect and the Kunwu Sect, but there were a few he had never seen before. Just as he was wondering, a cloud of dust rose, and Shoucheng suddenly appeared beside him.
Xinyi suddenly remembered that Bo Gao had mentioned that there were people on the shore who wanted to cross the river. Could it be that they were the ones he was talking about? Thinking back to the "latecomers" Bai Wuchang had mentioned when they were crossing the boundary gate, Xinyi felt more certain.
But why would these people come to the underworld? Had their descent from the mountain already been known?
"Senior Brother Shoucheng, what are you doing..."
"Yuan Qingguang has issued a demon-slaying decree, ordering us to come and defeat the demons. Fellow Daoists from all walks of life have come to help without hesitation."
"But with you all here, what will the sect do? Besides..."
Besides, the mortal world is still not at peace now, and the ghost gate has re-established itself. Although most of the zombies have been dealt with, there are still some that have slipped through the net. If there are any that have become demons or possessed by demons...
Shoucheng smiled and said, "Don't worry, this is just a fake body."
Fake body?
"Master Uncle Fuyin, together with Taoist priests Xuanhuai and Xuantan, cast a blood talisman to order us to use the spirit-replacing technique to suppress the demon. Master Uncle Xunfeng of the Supreme Sect personally set up a magic circle to protect our physical bodies."
A substitute blood talisman? That would cost you your lifespan, especially with so many people involved!
Xinyi was shocked, but Shoucheng didn't take it seriously.
"Junior Brother, although cultivators cultivate their minds, you and I are both mortals. The demons have repeatedly invaded our sect, destroyed the Ghost Gate and plagued the human world, and kidnapped our junior sister. It is only right that we avenge them. Otherwise, if this matter lingers in our hearts, it will eventually disrupt our Dao heart. Once our Dao heart is destroyed, how can we practice with peace of mind?"
"That being said, there's no reason to hurt yourself..."
"Junior brother, you're obsessed," Shoucheng said, kicking a demon soldier away. "Uncle Master's actions are in accordance with their own Dao heart. Although it may shorten their lifespan, it is also their way of cultivation. If you dwell on it too much, it will be bad."
After hearing this, Xinyi pondered for a moment and said no more.
When I was practicing in Xianyunju, I heard Lingxiang say that among the many disciples of Qianyuan Zhenren, Shoucheng was the most insightful. Now it seems that it is indeed true.
"Junior brother, don't be too reassured. After all, we are only relying on the power of magic on this trip, and we are separated by the human world. Even if it is Uncle Master's blood talisman, it cannot be used at full strength. It is enough to deal with some minions, but the demon general over there will have to be dealt with by yourselves."
Looking at the man in front of him being pierced by the demon soldiers and turned into ashes, Xinyi nodded.
It seems that in addition to the blood talisman, the cultivation levels of the visitors are also uneven!
"Thank goodness my senior brother arrived just in time and solved the problem of Xinghuo."
"Bring back the young nun!" Shoucheng patted Xinyi's shoulder, said this, and then joined the melee.
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