Jin Chenzi's voice came, and the scene before them was terrifying. Everyone's expression turned solemn. If this demonic seed had devoured the demon, wouldn't it have become even more powerful?
Its screams grew increasingly shrill, echoing in the air and sending chills down everyone's spines. As the demonic energy continued to dissipate, the monster's body gradually withered, and its originally ferocious face became distorted. Finally, its body stopped writhing and turned into a pile of black ashes, disappearing from everyone's sight.
At this moment, Dongfang Yao, Hei Xiangling, Bai Lisha, and others all came to Ji Jiuying's side.
When Hei Xiangling saw Feng Yu and Jiang Ling, a hint of wariness flashed in her eyes. The two of them naturally sensed her hostility and could only purse their lips. They had both witnessed the strength of this girl in black.
An unusual movement came from the space. Ji Jiuying controlled it with her mind, and Yingyue's body appeared out of thin air in front of Ji Jiuying.
"hostess."
Ji Jiuying nodded: "Is the injury healed?"
"yes."
When Feng Wu, Feng Yu, and Jiang Ling heard the people from the Nine Heavens Divine Palace call Ji Jiuying "Mistress," they froze on the spot.
"Jiu'er, you and Mingyou..."
Fengwu couldn't help but step forward and ask.
"Fifth Uncle, it's just what you think."
Ji Jiuying readily admitted it. Hearing her words, Jiang Ling felt a pang of pain in her heart. She had finally fallen for someone, but it ended before it even began. Thinking of the Feng family's rules, Jiang Ling felt relieved. Well, at least that person could protect her.
Feng Yu looked at Ji Jiuying with a conflicted expression. Did his cousin know that the person from the Nine Heavens Divine Palace was so close to Lan Xi when they were on Blue Star? After much hesitation, he decided to tell her the truth so that she wouldn't be deceived without even knowing it!
“Cousin, when the Netherworld God was at the Blue Star Academy in the upper plane, he and Lan Xi were very close… Don’t misunderstand, I’m just afraid you’ll be deceived…”
Upon hearing Feng Yu's words, Ying Yue was about to step forward to explain something when Ji Jiu Ying stopped her.
Ji Jiuying looked at Feng Yu with a half-smile. Little Huang'er appeared out of thin air on Ji Jiuying's shoulder. Feng Yu and Jiang Ling were dumbfounded again. If they still didn't understand at this moment, they would really be fools. It turned out that she had always been by their side!
No wonder all those who chased Lan Xi showed up here; it turns out Lan Xi and Ji Jiu Ying are the same person!
After this incident, they will find out her identity sooner or later, so there's no harm in revealing it now. As for Blue Star... she will leave after entering the underground spiritual vein.
As the invisible barrier disappeared, the surrounding demonic energy pressed down on everyone like a surging tide. The entire continent was shrouded in this demonic energy, and everyone felt that their breathing became rapid and difficult. Each breath felt like a struggle against an invisible force.
"The barrier has disappeared. Let's join forces and kill that demon seed. We absolutely cannot let her reach the Heavenly Realm!"
"Alright, kill her!"
"······"
The group gathered their spiritual energy again and flew to surround Qingling. Xin Yao glanced at Ji Jiuying and smiled slightly.
Hei Xiangling frowned: "Girl..."
"Qingling's mind has been controlled by the Demon Gathering Stone. If the Demon Gathering Stone is removed, Qingling will still be the same Qingling. We must not let them kill her."
Upon hearing her words, Yingyue's brows furrowed with worry. Once the Demon Gathering Stone entered the body, it was not so easy to remove it.
"Jiu'er, you're going to have to fight against so many people..." Feng Wu said with some worry.
Ji Jiuying remained silent for a long time. Xiaobai and her fifth uncle were all from the Heavenly Domain, so it was better to remain neutral in this situation.
"Fifth Uncle, Xiaobai, just keep an eye on Xin Yao's movements, don't worry about me."
“No, how can I abandon you?” Fengwu said immediately.
This time, by stepping forward, she is making an enemy of the entire Heavenly Realm. How could he just stand by and watch her become an object of everyone's contempt?
"Fifth Uncle, without Qingling, I wouldn't be who I am today. I can't just stand by and watch her be surrounded and killed. Besides, what she's doing now isn't her intention. As long as I can find a way to remove the Demon-Gathering Stone from her body, I can control this situation..."
Speaking of removing the Demon-Gathering Stone, Ji Jiuying wasn't entirely sure herself, but as long as there was even the slightest possibility, she would never give up on Qingling.
Just like Qingling protected her back then, even knowing that she would be seriously injured or die, she did not choose to abandon her.
Feng Wu fell silent. He didn't know about the bond between the two, but after hearing what Qing Ling had done for Ji Jiu Ying, he changed his mind. He hadn't spent much time with this little niece, but he knew that although she was aloof, she had a warm heart.
Seeing that Fengwu remained silent, Ji Jiuying continued, "Fifth Uncle, don't worry, I'm not alone."
Yes, she wasn't alone. She had many comrades-in-arms, and someone who dared to defy the heavens for her sake...
"Xiao Jiu, I can't help you this time, but next time, I will definitely rush to the front without hesitation."
Ji Jiuying smiled knowingly: "Xiaobai, this situation is special, and I don't want you to get involved in this battle because of me."
"It's not just you, it's all of you."
As Ji Jiuying spoke, she glanced at Feng Wu, Feng Yu, and the others. They had their own stance, and once they were drawn into this war, they would face even more embarrassing situations. She didn't want to cause unnecessary trouble for those around her because of herself.
After glancing at the group, Hei Xiangling turned and walked towards Gong Mingyue and Si Yu. Hei Xiangling patted Bai Lisha on the shoulder and also turned and left. Dongfang Yao was no exception.
Watching her departing figure, Feng Yu turned to look at Feng Wu.
"Fifth Uncle, what should we do now?"
"Since she told us to be careful of Xin Yao, then let's be careful here!"
The group nodded and found a secluded spot to hide.
Ji Jiuying came to Gong Mingyue's side and said with a worried expression, "A-Yue."
Gong Mingyue held Ji Jiuying's hand tightly, "Jiu'er."
"Ah Yue, we must not let them kill Qingling."
“I know, leave this to me.”
"Stop, stop, stop!" Si Yu interrupted their conversation, and said, "She's already turned to demonic ways, she's practically unrecognizable to anyone, even her own family. Even if you can stop those people, what method do you have to stop her?"
After speaking, Si Yu looked at Gong Mingyue: "You want to use that method? Have you forgotten the heavenly punishment last time..."
"Si Yu!"
Gong Mingyue's voice turned cold as he interrupted Si Yu, but Ji Jiuying still grasped the key point in Si Yu's words.
A-Yue's method will definitely have an impact on him, and she can't let him take such a risk.
And since this whole thing happened because of her, how could she let him bear the blame alone?
“Ah Yue, listen to me. I have the Immortal Binding Rope and the Exquisite Pagoda. You will be responsible for holding off those people, and I will be responsible for taking her into the Exquisite Pagoda.”
"As for how to retrieve the Demon-Gathering Stone, we'll figure out another way..."
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