Dao Companion Crippled, Coveters Move

Chapter 335 322: Awakening

'The Curse Seal on my neck?'

Qing Yueqiu was taken aback for a moment. Even the killing intent in her eyes dissipated like a thin mist in the wind, replaced by a flicker of doubt and contemplation.

'This Banshee... could she know Ji Shenyun?'

Before Qing Yueqiu could answer, she felt the earth begin to tremble violently.

The silver-haired girl's pupils contracted sharply as her gaze swept toward the horizon.

At the edge of the horizon, a grayish-green tide surged forward like a flood, blotting out the sky and earth with its immense and imposing momentum.

It was a countless horde of Cyan Demons, packed so densely it seemed as if they had overrun the entire Great Desert.

Ji Xichan, of course, had also noticed the scene. She bit her lip, her gaze sweeping around like a blade as she searched for any sliver of hope.

However, the Cyan Demons' encirclement had already formed. In every direction were those heart-pounding, grayish-green figures.

Realizing she was completely trapped, Ji Xichan's expression turned grim.

The Cyan Demons surrounding them seemed to have an average Cultivation of only the Foundation Establishment realm. Some of their commanders were likely at the Golden Core or Nascent Soul realms.

A force of this level was, of course, no cause for concern.

Ji Xichan and Qing Yueqiu were two powerful Divinity Transformation cultivators; they could kill a huge swath of them with a single sweep.

In the face of such an absolute gap in power, numbers could not bridge the massive chasm.

But, a Divinity Transformation Peak Cyan Demon Queen was watching them covetously.

Most importantly...

If this massive horde of Cyan Demons attacked all at once, the rate at which the Flame Barrier consumed its Spirit Stone reserves would suddenly accelerate severalfold!

"Hahaha, now that you've seen my people, are you finally afraid? You little female Human Race whelps~"

The Divinity Transformation Level Cyan Demon Queen's confidence surged upon seeing her clan's successful arrival.

She no longer cared about the origin of the Curse Seal on the silver-haired girl. Right now, she was burning with lust, her desires stirred, and all she wanted was to get that handsome man out of the Golden Crystal!

"My children, attack this turtle shell with all your might! The first Cyan Demon to break it, I, your queen, will reward her with the chance to breed the next generation with superior seed!"

"Yes!!"

The low-ranking Cyan Demons roared in response to their queen's call.

The Demon Race has a strict hierarchy, and the lower-ranking members rarely get a chance to reproduce, so they have been repressed for years.

Now, under the Cyan Demon Queen's call, countless Cyan Demons' eyes glowed green as they began to frantically attack the Barrier before them.

Attacks from dozens or even hundreds of Cyan Demons were, of course, no pressure for the Flame Shield.

But the attacks of thousands upon tens of thousands of Cyan Demons instantly caused the Flame Shield to vibrate noticeably. The Spirit Stone reserves used to maintain the Barrier began to shrink at a visible rate.

"Dammit... Our Spirit Stones could have sustained the Barrier for about three days, but now, I doubt we can even last one."

Ji Xichan's expression flickered uncertainly as she subconsciously placed her fingers on her Jiezhi Storage Ring.

She had a few life-saving Great Transposition Talismans, but unfortunately, they could only be used on herself. She didn't care about Qing Yueqiu, but what about Pei Yuhang?

Although Pei Yuhang was sealed, this horde of Cyan Demons most likely couldn't break the seal either.

But if Pei Yuhang was taken away by the Cyan Demons, where would Ji Xichan ever find him in the future!

'It's one thing not to win the Peng Sword Immortal's heart, but if I can't even have his body, I'll truly go mad!'

Just as Ji Xichan's expression flickered and her brow furrowed, Qing Yueqiu, who was beside her, suddenly spoke in a low voice. Though quiet, her tone carried an unquestionable resolve.

"Ji Xichan, Chen Tiansheng must have left you with plenty of life-saving items, right?

"Instead of waiting for this Barrier to drain all the Spirit Stones, you should take all the resources and leave. I'll cover your retreat."

Qing Yueqiu turned her head to look at her. Her gaze was as calm as autumn waters, yet it held a hint of finality.

"What's the condition?"

"I'm entrusting Master to you... Don't let him get hurt."

The silver-haired girl glanced back one last time at Pei Yuhang, sealed in the Golden Crystal, her crimson eyes filled with reluctance and sorrow.

After all, she had only just gotten together with her Master, and now they had to part in the blink of an eye...

'Fate is truly cruel to me.'

Ji Xichan gave Qing Yueqiu a long, deep look, then nodded.

Outside, the Cyan Demon Queen sat on a throne carved from a towering tree, silently watching her massive army below besiege the Flame Shield.

This "siege" was bound to be extremely long, so after watching for a while, the Cyan Demon Queen grew bored and closed her eyes, preparing to take a short nap.

'In any case, those two little female Human Race whelps are just cowering in that turtle shell. It's not like they can run.'

However, less than an hour later, a sudden cry made the Cyan Demon Queen's eyes fly open.

"My Queen! Those two women have escaped!"

'What?! They actually dared to leave the Barrier on their own initiative!'

The Cyan Demon Queen's eyes narrowed as she watched the gradually dissipating Flame Shield. She hadn't expected these two Human Race whelps to have such guts.

Her green eyes instantly locked onto Ji Xichan, who was carrying the man she had already designated her "Beloved Concubine," and she was about to strike and intercept her.

But just then, a crimson Sword Qi descended from the sky with the force of a raging tsunami, slashing toward her!

"Bitch, I told you I'd kill you!"

Her entire body radiating a dense killing intent, Qing Yueqiu, now a crimson bolt of lightning, gnashed her teeth and swept forward with her Glazed Sword.

...

On the other side, after rapidly fleeing for three li, Ji Xichan suddenly stopped, her expression ugly.

Before her was a green-colored Barrier. In front of the Barrier stood another Divinity Transformation Cyan Demon. Although its Cultivation was only at the Early-stage Divinity Transformation realm, it was enough to successfully stall Ji Xichan's plan to escape with Pei Yuhang on her back.

"Human Race whelp, you people occupied the most fertile central regions of the continent, driving all of us from the Demon Race to remote and treacherous places like the Northern Desert and the Southern Border. And now you have the gall to set foot in the territory of the Demon Race again? You're courting death!"

The Divinity Transformation Cyan Demon spoke resentfully, then raised her arm and began to cast a spell.

Large, antler-like branches—thick and curved—began to proliferate from her arm. Each branch was shaped like a great bow, spanning over a hundred meters.

This Cyan Demon reached out and grasped the empty air. A cyan bowstring materialized, and countless cyan arrows, thousands of them, condensed upon it.

"Dammit!"

Ji Xichan cursed under her breath and decisively raised the Golden Crystal on her back—the one sealing Pei Yuhang and Lin Qianyan—like a shield.

The next moment, the Cyan Demon released her grip, and the countless cyan arrows converged into a cascading waterfall, bombarding the Golden Crystal!

DANG DANG DANG—!!

It sounded like hail striking sheet metal as the deflected projectiles rang out continuously.

Sheltered by the Golden Crystal, Ji Xichan silently used her Pupil Technique to scan the vicinity for an escape route.

'I'm confident I can slay this Divinity Transformation Cyan Demon, but it would definitely take time. The time Qing Yueqiu bought for me is limited, and I can't waste it here!'

Just then, the crisp sound of cracking crystal rang out—CRACK CRACK CRACK. Ji Xichan's eyes widened as she stared in disbelief at the crystal above her head.

Cracks began to spread out before her very eyes, originating from the spot where Pei Yuhang and Lin Qianyan's fingers were intertwined.

"Pei Yuhang and the Jade Pool Saintess... they're actually coming out of A Thousand Years of Great Dream?!"

Ji Xichan's expression was complicated, a mixture of joy and worry.

The joy came from the fact that with a Void Refining Great Cultivator taking action, she and Qing Yueqiu would likely be saved.

'The worry is... I'm about to face a super-rival, one on a whole other level than Shang Miaoyan and Lu Ruoxi.'

'Oh well...'

'As long as Pei Yuhang gets out, that's all that matters.'

Ji Xichan let out a soft sigh. For better or for worse, she could only accept this outcome.