A sword light streaked across the sky. From somewhere deep within Ziwei Academy, a beam of light flew out. The newcomer stood with his hands behind his back, hovering on a sword of light, exuding an immortal aura.
This person was none other than Wang Yixian, hailed as the Sword Immortal, known as the strongest demigod powerhouse in Ziwei Academy's offense.
Not only was he powerful, but he also possessed two divine artifacts. Who in this world dared to claim victory against such a formidable expert?
"Greetings, Senior Wang Yixian," Feng Yu said, cupping his hands respectfully.
"I have already understood the situation. They dare to bully us at Ziwei Academy, thinking we have no one. I will show them that Ziwei Academy is not to be trifled with."
Wang Yixian stood with an ethereal grace, radiating an extreme, sharp heavenly might, as if he were a divine sword drawn from its scabbard, intending to cleave through everything.
A phoenix cry echoed, transforming into a phoenix that burned the heavens, dyeing the world in fire. It also flew from afar, arriving before Feng Yu.
Seeing the newcomer, Feng Yu quickly smiled and said, "Greetings, Aunt Jiutian."
"Little Yu'er, you still haven't grown up, so petite and cute," Feng Jiutian chuckled. Her fiery red dress seemed to stir with a strange inferno, making her appear as if she were constantly bathed in flames.
"I didn't expect you to be out of seclusion as well," Wang Yixian said, nodding slightly to Feng Jiutian in greeting.
"Our Ziwei Academy managed to recruit a student like 'Number One Under Heaven.' As a member of Ziwei Academy, how could we stand by and watch others bully him?"
Feng Jiutian's eyes blazed with infernal fire, and a phoenix flame mark appeared on her forehead. This was a sign of her fury, as if she were about to unleash a holy flame capable of destroying heaven and earth.
"They've all arrived."
A blue light shot from afar. It was Qilin.
"Greetings, Senior Qilin."
Even the mighty Wang Yixian and Feng Jiutian were respectful upon seeing Qilin, indicating the immense status he held within Ziwei Academy.
"Mm!" Qilin nodded and asked, "Where is he?"
"Reporting to Senior Qilin, he is currently in the core of the deep sea," Feng Yu replied swiftly.
"That is not a good place," Qilin said, his voice laced with worry. "Come onto my back. We need to hurry."
"Senior Qilin, I can take Little Yu'er flying. There's no need to trouble you," Feng Jiutian quickly said.
"Heh heh, it's nothing. I'm fast, and it won't be a problem to carry her," Qilin said, like a benevolent elder.
"Thank you, Senior. Then, I shall impose upon you," Feng Yu said, moving to Qilin's back.
Then, three streaks of light pierced the sky, like three auroras, rapidly departing into the distance.
The entire Ziwei Academy, witnessing this scene, was greatly shocked. They quickly asked, "Who are these people? I can feel three incredibly powerful auras!"
"You don't know that? Those are the gods of our Ziwei Academy! Sword God Wang Yixian, have you heard of him? I never expected Senior Wang Yixian to appear."
"And who are the other two? They also possess such potent auras."
"It seems to be Feng Jiutian, who hasn't appeared in a long time. She's also a powerful demigod. Legend has it she possesses the Phoenix Divine Body, capable of transforming into a phoenix and possessing the ability of Nirvana rebirth. I wonder if it's true."
"What! Didn't Ziwei Academy just have five demigod figures appear? Now there are three more!"
"And who is the last demigod?"
"Haha, that one isn't a person. It's our Ziwei Academy's guardian divine beast, the Qilin divine beast, containing the powers of wind, water, and lightning!"
"They must all be going to rescue Zhou Yan. Zhou Yan is in extreme danger right now."
"I also heard that Zhou Yan is being pursued by many people. Those individuals are truly daring; they even dare to attack Elder Chu Luoyan."
"They say several elders have already perished."
...
The Ancient Imperial Dynasty, the Dark Imperial Dynasty, and three other demigod experts had joined forces to pursue Zhou Yan into the core of the deep sea, known as the Forbidden Land of Death.
Even here, they dared not be careless. Demigod experts could perish at any moment. Their only desire was to bury Zhou Yan completely in this forbidden zone.
Zhou Yan also sensed the auras of the six demigods pursuing him.
"Damn it! What mortal enmity do I have with them? I haven't seduced their wives, nor have I slept with their daughters, yet they still chase me in here!"
Zhou Yan could only continue to evade. The core of the deep sea was vast, and it wouldn't be so easy for them to catch him.
Zhou Yan wanted to separate them. As long as he could split them up and face them one by one, Zhou Yan was absolutely confident he could defeat each of them individually.
However, facing six demigods simultaneously, Zhou Yan could only keep running.
After a long pursuit, the six demigods realized this method wouldn't work. They discussed, "This chase is futile; we can't catch him. Our speed isn't fast here. We must split up and pursue."
"The terrain here is treacherous, and that brat can't run that fast either. I refuse to believe he dares to venture deeper into the heart of the deep sea, where a single attack can annihilate a demigod!"
"Then it's settled. We'll split up and surround him!"
The six individuals divided into six directions, converging from different points towards the direction Zhou Yan had fled.
Zhou Yan naturally sensed that the six auras had separated, but they were still not too far apart. Zhou Yan needed to exert more effort to truly distance himself from them.
After a few hours, the surroundings became even more perilous. Zhou Yan had to constantly guard against sudden attacks, each strike powerful enough to inflict serious injury.
Although this place was dangerous, it was equally so for the demigods.
Zhou Yan felt it was about time. He activated his Tai Chi diagram, concealed himself, and began waiting for one of the demigod experts.
After about half an hour, that demigod expert arrived nearby, muttering in confusion, "Strange, how did his aura vanish so suddenly? That brat shouldn't have been able to leave. Where did he go..."
"Whoosh!"
At that very moment, Zhou Yan, who had been hiding, drew his Sacred Sword and unleashed a terrifying, heaven-rending killing blow towards the demigod expert.
The fearsome sword energy seemed capable of cleaving the world in two, incredibly potent.
"Pfft!"
The demigod expert was truly caught off guard by Zhou Yan's sudden attack. In his haste, he dodged the killing blow, but one of his arms was still severed by Zhou Yan.
"Vile creature, you actually hid!" the demigod, clutching his injured arm, glared at Zhou Yan venomously.
The next second, an energy blast struck him.
"Pfft~"
The demigod expert was wounded again. Without hesitation, he turned and fled into the distance.
"Trying to escape? Did you even ask me?"
Zhou Yan did not summon Zhu Yan. Its enormous size would immediately draw countless attacks, and it would die before it could even strike the enemy.
Zhou Yan transformed into a streak of lightning, then immediately stopped. A terrifying bolt of lightning appeared before him, almost splitting him in half. This place was too dangerous, posing a threat to both sides.
But Zhou Yan would not let his quarry escape. With the enemy already injured, he intended to kill him.