Chu Lingwei sensed a powerful aura rapidly approaching them, incredibly potent.
Such a powerful aura was something Chu Lingwei had only felt from great beings at the Dominator realm.
"Senior Brother."
Chu Lingwei summoned her purple bell and gripped the Ice Jade Frost Sword in her hand, facing forward.
If they couldn't leave for the moment, they could only fight.
"Weiwei, do not be afraid."
Leng Xingzhi's spiritual sword flew out, blocking in front of them. Soon, a surge of spiritual energy collided with Senior Brother's spiritual sword, emitting a piercing sound.
After the collision, countless energies swirled around them, merging and separating.
Chu Lingwei quickly turned, her back against Senior Brother's, and looked at the demons appearing before them.
That's right, the figures now before them were undeniably demons, some appearing quite human-like.
"Junior Sister, stand still."
Just as Chu Lingwei was about to engage these demons, Senior Brother's voice reached her. "I will deal with them."
"Senior Brother, they are very strong, let me help you." Chu Lingwei was confident; she wouldn't be defeated by these demons.
"No need. You just stand here."
Leng Xingzhi quickly cast a barrier around Chu Lingwei, protecting her within it.
"You seek death."
The sword in Leng Xingzhi's hand immediately transformed into myriad streams of spiritual energy, shooting towards the demons. Simultaneously, Leng Xingzhi leaped forward, unleashing a powerful spiritual force that struck the demons again.
Such potent spiritual energy.
This was the first time Chu Lingwei had witnessed Senior Brother attack up close. Though he was a cultivator of the Sky-Melding realm, this spiritual force possessed the might of the Supreme realm.
The overwhelming spiritual energy prevented Chu Lingwei from opening her eyes. When she finally did, the demons surrounding them had already vanished.
"Senior Brother, they're all gone?"
Even demons would leave traces. Chu Lingwei emerged from the barrier but found not a single trace on the ground.
"They are Yin demons, of course they wouldn't leave traces."
Yin demons are demons who have already died. Such demons are even more powerful than normal ones, and if not killed in one blow, it is easy to be corrupted by their Yin energy.
"They must be Yin demons guarding this place."
It seemed this place was once extremely important.
"Yes, let's leave here quickly." Leng Xingzhi nodded, leading Chu Lingwei forward rapidly. "Where there are Yin demons, there must be traps. We cannot afford to linger in battle."
"Could this be the place where the two seniors from the relief carving cultivated?"
As soon as Chu Lingwei spoke, she felt it wasn't the case. The spiritual energy here was too weak, utterly unsuitable for cultivation.
"No matter what this place is, let's leave first." Leng Xingzhi's gaze turned solemn as he held Chu Lingwei's hand, not letting go for a moment.
"Senior Brother, how do we leave?"
Chu Lingwei had tried. Her hand could touch the seawater above, but she couldn't get out. Her spiritual power couldn't penetrate either.
They were trapped inside.
"We can leave from up ahead."
Leng Xingzhi led Chu Lingwei, stopping and starting, finally reaching a dead end. "Damn it."
There was no path forward. Chu Lingwei reached the end and touched the seawater; it was very, very cold.
"Senior Brother, don't worry. Since we could appear here, there must be a way to leave." This place formed an underwater world due to the barrier's seal. As long as they broke the barrier, they could go out.
Leng Xingzhi shook his head. "We cannot open this barrier for now. There is only one way to get out."
"What way?"
"Go to the demon realm."
Chu Lingwei was startled and immediately looked around. "Senior Brother means, this is actually the entrance to the demon realm?"
"Yes."
Leng Xingzhi did not want to take Chu Lingwei to the demon realm; it was not very suitable for her.
"If that's the case, we must go to the demon realm then."
Upon hearing "demon realm," a glint of interest flashed in Chu Lingwei's eyes. She had seen demons but had never been to the demon realm. She heard it was a very interesting place.
"Junior Sister wants to go?"
"Didn't Senior Brother say there's only one way to leave, which is to go to the demon realm?" Chu Lingwei asked with a smile in her eyes. If there were other options, she wouldn't have to go.
"It seems we must make a trip to the demon realm." Leng Xingzhi sighed helplessly. Junior Sister had presented him with a dilemma. There was no way out from here; the only path to leave was through the demon realm.
Oh well, it wouldn't hurt for Junior Sister to see the demon realm. After all, she would go there eventually.
"Junior Sister, I will conceal your cultivator's aura. Once we enter the demon realm, you will be a demon cultivator."
"Okay, I understand."
Chu Lingwei nodded vigorously. Going to the demon realm didn't seem like a bad thing.
Seeing that Junior Sister was ready, Leng Xingzhi closed his eyes and began chanting a spell.
The spell transformed into streams of spiritual energy that gradually converged at the seabed's end, and a black passage appeared before Chu Lingwei.
"It really is the entrance to the demon realm."
So the entrance to the demon realm was underwater. Chu Lingwei looked up, memorizing this place firmly. Perhaps she would need to return here again someday.
"Junior Sister, let's go in."
Leng Xingzhi led Chu Lingwei into the black hole. Darkness flashed past, and with a flicker of the scene, the two appeared in a dense forest.
Pitch black, desolate everywhere, with eerie winds and mournful sounds constantly reaching their ears.
"There's music here too."
Chu Lingwei muttered to herself. These demons were truly extravagant, providing music.
Leng Xingzhi chuckled upon hearing his Junior Sister's words. "Junior Sister, I've fallen into the territory of a Demon Lord. They must be welcoming us."
"Ah..."
Why didn't he say so earlier? She thought all of the demon realm was like this.
"Who are you, to dare trespass on my territory?"
At this moment, a figure like a phantom appeared before Chu Lingwei. "Tsk tsk, so it's just two little demon cultivators. How boring."
"Let's go. While I'm in a good mood, hurry and leave this place."
The Demon Lord's voice was filled with impatience, as if they had disturbed his deep slumber.
"Thank you."
Leng Xingzhi said, then led Chu Lingwei onto his magic artifact, quickly departing.
Chu Lingwei looked back. The Demon Lord's figure had long since vanished. The spot where they had stood transformed into a street, exuding an unsettling aura.
"This place is somewhat like a ghost city."
Chu Lingwei sat on the magic artifact. It was dark everywhere, an endless, desolate expanse.
"Junior Sister, do you dislike it here?" Leng Xingzhi asked, seeing that Junior Sister's spirits were not as high as before, and he couldn't help but laugh. So quickly losing interest.
"Few people would like darkness."
Chu Lingwei replied with a smile.