Arc 3: Part 25
Furious with what was happening, Lu Han Yuanjun and her companions burst into a powerful rage. Without any hesitation, they intervened, severing Tian Xuanzi's demonic energy. They all worked together, staking their lives to snatch Feng Yin Yue back from the wrathful grasp of Tian Xuanzi.
"How dare you be so arrogant after just losing your spiritual roots? Are you not afraid of death?"
"Tian Xuanzi, you should be aware that we are not far from the Ziwei Heavenly Palace. If it really comes to a desperate fight, we may not be able to kill you, but holding you off for a while will be no problem. In our sect, there are others with Mahayana cultivation, not just you. Plus, there are the ancient ancestors in closed-door life-and-death trials!"
"If you push them to the extent that they must leave their seclusion, Tian Xuanzi, do you think you would still be able to leave this place alive?"
Tian Xuanzi responded with a cold laugh, "Do you actually think you can threaten me with that? I'm not afraid of them! A bunch of old fossils — I've been itching to test my strength against them!"
Even the several Demon Lords present changed their expressions upon realizing they couldn't persuade Tian Xuanzi. In haste, they turned to Tong Su and urged, "Miss Tong, please convince the master! The gate between the realms is about to close. If we really get into a fight now, we'll miss it. We truly cannot afford any more delays!"
Tong Su acknowledged the urgency of the situation with a nod, turned around, and grabbed Tian Xuanzi's arm, hugging him tightly to block his path, she said in an urgent tone, "Senior brother, please calm down!"
Tian Xuanzi took a few deep breaths, forcefully suppressing his anger, and tightly gripped Tong Su's wrist. "Why shouldn't I just kill her now?"
"Senior brother," Tong Su spoke softly, her voice full of worry, "I want to deal with her personally in the future. Let me have my revenge. Please?"
In reality, she halted Tian Xuanzi because Feng Yin Yue wasn't a simple opponent to kill.
The true form of Feng Yin Yue was a Soul-Devouring Demon Flower. Even if her humanoid form sustains massive injuries, they could heal as long as her hidden flower form remains untouched. If Tian Xuanzi were to reduce her humanoid body to dust, she could always reform a new one from her true form. At that time, having changed her appearance, it would be even more difficult for Tong Su to find and guard against her.
The Soul-Devouring Demon Flower is unique. The humanoid form it transforms into contains no demonic qi, making it impossible for even Mahayana cultivators to recognize its demonic nature. Moreover, it can absorb the spiritual roots of others to strengthen itself and improve its own aptitude.
However, with such miraculous powers, it also has great disadvantages: It has no innate strength of its own. All its abilities have to be acquired and cultivated after transforming into the humanoid form, which makes it no different from normal humans.
After falling to the ground, Feng Yin Yue trembled violently in agony, vomiting large amounts of blood. Lu Han Yuangun and others hurriedly shoved medicinal pills into her mouth. It took a long while before Feng Yin Yue could catch her breath, her hand trembling as she took out a jade amulet from her bosom, throwing it towards Tian Xuanzi from a distance.
"Immortal Lord, this was given to me by our sect's ancient ancestors before I left!"
The jade amulet hit the ground and burst open, revealing the face of an old man.
He had white hair and saggy skin, looking like he was in the twilight of his life. Yet his ancient eyes still shone with vitality, and his beard fluttered in the wind, giving him an aura of an immortal who had achieved the Dao.
"Tian Xuanzi, stop. I understand your anger at seeing your junior sister injured," the elderly man pleaded. "But among the younger generation, Bai Tong and Feng Yin Yue have the best talents. Bai Tong has already been incapacitated, do you really want me to watch another talent, Feng Yin Yue, get destroyed?"
Tong Su was taken aback. This was the Mahayana elder of Ziwei Heavenly Palace, locked in a battle of life and death!
The Ziwei Heavenly Palace's Mahayana Elders were not only limited to Tian Xuanzi. He was just the youngest and the one with the best talent and aptitude.
The others, like the old man standing before him, were undoubtedly stronger. However, they were now nearing the end of their lifespan, teetering on the edge of transcendence.
With an angry look on his handsome face, Tian Xuanzi retorted, "Elder, are you genuinely protecting her? My respect for you as my elder is the only thing stopping me from acting. If we end up fighting, and you perish midway, don't blame me for being disrespectful!"
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