The Great Annihilation Thunder, unleashed by Lu Xiji and Niu Jinmao along with the other four, was a forbidden technique of the demonic path.
It had been developed by a demonic elder from ancient times.
This technique was extremely vicious, capable of easily breaking through a cultivator’s physical body and striking directly at the soul.
It achieved the effect of destroying only the soul without harming the body.
It was precisely because of this characteristic that this technique was favored by certain demons. It was incredibly convenient for possessing or controlling others.
However, strictly speaking, it was also highly defiant of heaven’s principles. Not only could righteous cultivators not tolerate it, but even the demon path could not.
Thus, it was forbidden.
Lin Fengyuan recognized the technique at first glance and was deeply astonished.
She couldn’t believe it—after 30,000 years, this forbidden technique was still being used.
It confirmed a bitter truth: no matter how much time passes, human greed never changes. Even if something is classified as forbidden, there will still be those who practice it.
If Lin Fengyuan were in her prime, she could even have destroyed this Great Annihilation Thunder with a single sword strike.
But in her current state, let alone cutting through the thunder, even dodging was a problem.
She revealed a bitter smile.
In the end, was she unable to complete that task?
Forget it, it’s fate!
It was meant to be, why drag another person into it?
Lin Fengyuan spoke: “My real name is Lin Miaoxue. The roast duck is delicious, thank you. If you want my Pure Sword Heart, come and get it after I die. I’m afraid of pain!”
Upon hearing this, Ye Yu looked at her with curiosity.
Why was she suddenly talking about this?
Lin Miaoxue, this name sounded much better than Lin Fengyuan. And it seemed more like a woman’s name.
However, was this a bit of an overreaction?
The black lightning did look eerie, but was it really necessary to make such a dramatic farewell?
Besides, how could you be sure that, as a Ascension Realm cultivator, you can’t survive, and I, a Tribulation Realm cultivator, will definitely survive?
The next moment, Lin Miaoxue answered Ye Yu with her actions.
She soared straight into the sky.
In an instant, a sharp, intense sword energy erupted.
For hundreds of miles, the sound of swords reverberated crisply through the air.
With sword energy swirling around her, the space around her seemed to fracture, becoming wildly distorted.
Lin Miaoxue endured the excruciating pain tearing through her body and soul as she struck at Lu Xiji, Niu Jinmao, and the other four demonic cultivators.
The moment the red sword light appeared, it transformed into a thousand-foot-long fire dragon.
The blazing flames illuminated half the night sky.
The scorching heatwave was so intense that even Ye Yu, standing at a considerable distance, felt uncomfortable.
The fire dragon roared and shot forward, instantly engulfing the six demonic cultivators.
Meanwhile, Lin Miaoxue, still in the sky, did not attempt to dodge. She spread her arms wide, blocking all the black lightning with her own body.
All of this happened in the blink of an eye, leaving Ye Yu completely unprepared.
The six demonic sect leaders had already been reduced to ashes.
At the same time, Lin Miaoxue’s body plummeted from the sky.
Ye Yu hurriedly stepped forward to catch her, eager to check her condition.
However, to his surprise, there wasn’t a single mark on Lin Miaoxue’s body. Only her soul was riddled with holes, on the verge of dissipating.
This was the characteristic of the Great Annihilation Thunder, targeting the soul.
Ye Yu frowned deeply, his heart filled with anxiety.
In his eyes, Lin Miaoxue was his opportunity, his stroke of fortune. How could she just die like this?
Not to mention, she had shielded him from the black thunder. All the more reason he couldn’t just let her die.
Thus, Ye Yu quickly retrieved numerous precious spiritual herbs and elixirs from his storage ring to stabilize Lin Miaoxue’s soul.
All these items had been gifts from Empress Li Ruowang, ones he had never used before.
He hadn’t expected that, at this critical moment, they would finally serve their purpose.
Under Ye Yu’s efforts, Lin Miaoxue’s soul finally stopped dispersing and gradually stabilized.
This was due not only to the effects of the elixirs, but also to Lin Miaoxue’s own strength.
If it were a peak Tribulation Crossing cultivator, they would have died long ago. It must be said that Lin Miaoxue was quite lucky.
Ye Yu let out a long breath, preparing to take Lin Miaoxue away.
Although the sect leader of the Zhuoxin Temple, Tao Shanan, was already dead, there was no guarantee that other troubles wouldn’t arise.
So it was better to move to a safer place for better healing.
At this moment, Ye Yu suddenly felt a surge of heat.
Looking ahead, he saw Lin Miaoxue’s crimson, flame-like sword embedded in the ground.
It must have fallen just moments ago.
Ye Yu had been so focused on Lin Miaoxue that he hadn’t noticed it.
However, what was unexpected was that, at this very moment, the area within a kilometer radius of the sword had turned a fiery red.
The temperature was rapidly rising.
If not for the magic robe Ye Yu was wearing, he might have already been unable to bear it.
This strange scene was enough to prove that the sword was no ordinary weapon.
Ye Yu wanted to step forward and retrieve it. After all, it was Lin Miaoxue’s possession, and leaving it behind would be unthinkable.
But before he could get any closer, a fiery dragon’s phantom materialized above the sword, letting out a fierce roar in Ye Yu’s direction.
The scorching heat waves made it impossible to keep his eyes open.
Ye Yu was quite surprised.
This item seemed to have recognized its master, and it was very likely that it had already developed a spirit.
What should he do?
At this moment, Ye Yu felt a cool sensation in his right hand.
Looking down, it was the Breaking Illusions Mirror emitting a faint glow.
This mirror was a mid-grade immortal artifact. No matter how powerful that sword might be, it was no match.
Without hesitation, Ye Yu held the mirror in front of him.
The fiery dragon phantom immediately weakened, gradually dissipating into nothingness.
The temperature also quickly returned to normal.
Ye Yu naturally took the red-hot magic sword.
Without lingering any further, he left Zhuoxin Temple with Lin Miaoxue.
…
At the same time.
In the main hall of the Azure Cloud Sect.
Empress Li Ruowang, and the great demon king Gan Zhizui, along with Bu Lingfei, and Yun Wuci, stood in a row.
They were staring at the map of the Central Continent on the wall.
Behind them, Luo Ze and the other four leaders of the sacred lands bowed respectfully.
“Thank you, four fairies, for your assistance. Without your intervention, I fear our fate would have been sealed.”
These words were spoken with great sincerity.
Even the proud Ning Ruyu, sect master of the Xiaoyao Palace, and Gao Zhanze, sect master of the Qiling Valley, slightly bent in acknowledgment.
After all, this life-saving grace could not be denied.
Gan Zhizui said coldly, “If you truly wish to thank us, then find my husband, Ye Yu! Rather than wasting time here!”
The sacred land masters all showed signs of difficulty.
They had long held high positions, and no one had ever dared to speak to them in such a manner.
But standing before them were four Tribulation Crossing realm cultivators, and they had all rendered life-saving aid.
Even if they were displeased, they could only endure!
Luo Ze said solemnly, “I have already sent disciples out to search. I believe we will have clues soon! Please be patient!”
Empress Li Ruowang waved her wide sleeve, throwing a communication stone onto the table, then she quickly walked out of the hall.
“If there’s any news about my husband, remember to inform me!”
Clearly, she did not want to sit idly by. She intended to search for him herself.
Seeing this, Yun Wuci and Bu Lingfei quickly followed.
After thinking for a moment, Gan Zhizui also transformed into a stream of light and left the Azure Cloud Sect.
Their only thought now was to find her husband, Ye Yu.
As for the demon lord Lin Fengyuan?
The strongest demon from thirty thousand years ago?
They couldn’t care less.
They only knew that if anything happened to Ye Yu, they would lose their minds!