It's no wonder this fellow could kill the sect master of the Nascent Soul stage in his previous life. If she hadn't cultivated both body and spirit in this life, she would have succumbed long ago!
Seeing her kneeling on the ground, drenched in sweat and panting, with her spiritual energy greatly depleted, Zi Qi finally halted its attack. A voice, beautiful and ethereal, neither masculine nor feminine, echoed,
"Eh? You're not dead yet? This little lass has some skills! And she's carrying a semi-grade immortal artifact... Tsk tsk! Quite a fortunate encounter."
The voice was filled with surprise and disbelief, yet the palpable killing intent remained undiminished!
Jin Bao'er seized the opportunity to regulate her inner circulation, her mind racing. Her return this time was not only to confront the beginning of the events that ruined her reputation and life in her previous existence! It was also to showcase her power, to infuriate Su Xianzhi even if she couldn't kill her!
Of course, the most important thing was to find the one who killed the sect master and resolve the mysteries of her past life.
She never expected the killer's strength to be so unfathomable. With just one blow, the sect master lost consciousness, and she was rendered completely defenseless...
This was unscientific! With her cultivation of both body and spirit, she shouldn't be this weak even against a peak Nascent Soul cultivator. Unless... this being before her had already reached the Soul Transformation stage!
Thinking this, she subconsciously tightened her grip on the hilt of her sword, her eyes wide with horror! Soul Transformation stage! In both her past and present lives, she had only seen one such individual, Lou Yun. She never expected to encounter another... Escape was impossible now!
"Senior?"
There was no response from the immortal mansion. It was as if he had gone completely silent after giving the jade hairpin to Long Lixing! When she left, she had also left Tianshu at Hua Ming Peak. Little Jin Huang's strength was insufficient, and now, there was no one to save her!
She absolutely could not die here! Her only recourse was to save herself.
"Su Xianzhi sent you to kill me, didn't she?"
Zi Qi paused. Even without a physical form or expression, Jin Bao'er could sense its astonishment.
"Eh? How did you know?"
Perhaps certain of her imminent death, Zi Qi spoke without any pretense.
Jin Bao'er swallowed a pill, her gaze still wary as she watched him.
"She wants me dead, just as I want her dead! I just don't understand, with your cultivation at least at the Soul Transformation stage, how could you obey a woman with no cultivation at all?"
If it was due to Su Xianzhi's strange charisma, Jin Bao'er could never believe it! Lou Yun Xianzun was already a sufficient exception! Other Soul Transformation stage cultivators would surely have firm resolve and not be easily swayed.
Zi Qi let out a cold laugh, noticing her subtle movements!
"You're trying to stall for time to escape? Don't waste your efforts! Whoever the little fairy wants dead, I'll kill!"
The phrase "little fairy" instantly sent Jin Bao'er's mind into turmoil. Her pupils dilated in shock as she murmured unconsciously,
"Li Yan Demon Lord..."
How was this possible? In her previous life, they already knew each other at this point? Su Xianzhi, had she colluded with the demon race so early? Did Lou Yun know? What exactly was going on?
But who else could call Su Xianzhi like that, other than that terrifying devil? She hadn't recognized him earlier because, in her past life, when she saw that man who was like a demon, he hadn't even glanced at her, treating her as insignificant as an ant...
And in this life, the strength she displayed had actually made him reveal his true power! Hmph! No wonder! Li Yan Demon Lord was a demon lord who could fight Lou Yun to a standstill. How could she, a mere Nascent Soul cultivator, possibly defeat him!
Just as Zi Qi was about to strike and end her, he heard this murmur, and was instantly shocked! His tone turned chilling and menacing...
"You recognize this lord?"
In the entire cultivation world, besides Lou Yun and those two old relics from the great battle fifty years ago, no one had been able to recognize him with just a wisp of purple energy with such certainty! What was the identity of this little girl before him?
Jin Bao'er felt a surge of despair. She had desperately cultivated to this level, only to die so easily? What was the point of all her past efforts and perseverance? She had tried so hard, even gambling and winning against the heavenly tribulations! Why must she die here!
In an instant, the girl on the ground suddenly opened her eyes. Her intense will to survive made her eyes redden. Her dishevelled appearance could not conceal her formidable aura. Her killing intent met his gaze with equal ferocity!
The Black Dragon Long Sword in her hand seemed to sense its master's rekindled fighting spirit, emitting a humming sound as if echoing her resolve. The woman and her sword instantly erupted with astonishing power, and the surrounding spiritual energy surged into her body, rapidly repairing her depleted form.
The faint white light caused Zi Qi to pause slightly. This troublesome aura... was it the aura of the Heavenly Dao?
It was well-known that demons also had to endure heavenly tribulations for their advancement. Unlike human cultivators, their advancement was more brutal and fierce, due to their heavy karma of killing. The power of the heavenly lightning was immense...
Therefore, the purification of heavenly lightning was the natural enemy of all demons! Contact with it caused injury!
At this moment, he was seeing the colors of purified heavenly lightning on a human!
If this person is not eliminated, the demon race will never rise!
Subconsciously, this thought flashed through Li Yan Demon Lord's mind, lingering for a long time.
In the blink of an eye, Zi Qi surged forward rapidly. Jin Bao'er raised Zhan Hun to meet him head-on, no longer evading but counter-attacking! Her speed was astonishing...
With two sharp clangs, the long sword narrowly struck beside Zi Qi, purifying a small area! This was enough to enrage Zi Qi, and he unleashed his full power!
However, in a few seconds, Zi Qi rapidly expanded, gradually forming a human figure. A pale, bloodless hand reached out and, with extreme speed, grabbed Jin Bao'er's neck...
A suffocating sensation washed over her, making her vision blur and unable to breathe! Her neck throbbed with pain as the large hand tightened its grip...
At this moment, her life hung by a thread!
Little Jin Huang in the immortal mansion sensed the agonizing pain and frantically pecked at the pearl, trying to awaken Long Lixing, its expression filled with terror!
However, the pearl seemed to have fallen into a deep sleep, showing no reaction!
Zhan Hun Sword, sensing its master's peril, became anxious. The sword spirit manipulated the blade, attacking the man within Zi Qi ferociously. However, without its master's purifying aura, it could not harm him at all.
Just as Jin Bao'er was about to lose consciousness, a powerful force spread rapidly, accompanied by a green ball of spiritual energy that struck the man within Zi Qi fiercely...
"Pfft!"
Caught off guard, Li Yan Demon Lord was hit squarely, instantly releasing Jin Bao'er, and half of his purple energy dispersed!
Simultaneously, in Su Xianzhi's room in Xiao Yun Hall, the seductive man holding a young girl suddenly opened his eyes. His sharp gaze fixed in the direction of the inner hall, and he gritted his teeth, saying,
"Dao! Tian! Qi! That old fossil is still alive!"
At the entrance of the inner hall, Jin Bao'er fell weakly, but was gently caught and landed by a ball of green spiritual energy. The power, tinged with a trace of life, made her feel slightly comfortable as she gasped for air.