CHAPTER 224: CHAPTER 220 ESCAPE

Humans killing demons can seize Sword Intent, which can instantly transform into power or become an opportunity.

Demons killing humans can also become stronger.

On the surface, the two sides seem to be mortal enemies, never-ending in their conflict.

But from another perspective, what approach would allow both sides to gain the most benefit?

Exchange!

As soon as Ying Ze finished speaking, the sword cultivators understood what he intended, to trade their lives to the demons in exchange for Sword Intent.

This single statement sent chills down their spines, making their hearts tremble.

They were acutely aware that Ying Ze’s casual remark implied that not only were they about to make a deal with the demons.

It was Ying Ze’s first time in the Secret Realm, so how could he make a deal with the demons?

Once you realize which faction Ying Ze represents, it becomes clear.

This transaction was not initiated by Ying Ze, but had been in place long before.

Ying Ze only came to execute the trade.

"Shadow Bearing Sword Arena!"

The hearts of the people trembled, the disciples of the Shadow Bearing Sword Arena had already made an agreement with the demons, and had informed Ying Ze and the other apprentices entering this time.

However, how long had this situation been going on?

Was it only the previous generation who participated, or the ones before them, or even further back?

Did Li Chengying, the fifth on the Sword Saint List and the master of the Shadow Bearing Sword Arena, know or not?

If he didn’t know, then it was the disciples acting privately, but if he did know...

"Buzz..."

Having been cautious before, as soon as Ying Ze finished speaking, Xia Yao turned to escape, her form turning into a sword, and those from the Xia Family who accompanied her fled rapidly.

At this moment, a skyful of demon swords came, blotting out the sky.

Xia Yao’s face changed drastically, her arm waved, Sword Aura protected her body, as she charged forward, she had no retreat... Ying Ze colluded with the demons, daring to speak out meant this matter couldn’t get out.

All Shadow Bearing Sword apprentices were involved, not just this generation.

Thinking of the implications was terrifying, Xia Yao’s mind momentarily blanked out, not daring to think further, all she wanted was to leave here.

"Puchi..."

The bodies of several people beside her were pierced by endless sharp swords, killing them on the spot. Ying Ze turned back and glanced in Xia Yao’s direction, showing indifference and disregard.

These people were bound to die.

Having come here, how could they possibly leave alive?

The skyful of sword light engulfed Xia Yao’s body, yet a figure dashed out, continuing to escape forward.

Xia Yao’s long dress had already shattered, exposing the clothes underneath, but it was a soft armor protecting her.

"Magical Treasure."

Ying Ze fixed his gaze on Xia Yao, this Xia Yao was clever, in the Secret Realm, powers above the Foundation Establishment Realm were suppressed, yet pure defensive Magical Treasures?

The soft armor on Xia Yao was made of special materials, without a specific grade, but its defense was extremely strong. Such a Magical Treasure was undoubtedly the best to bring in, life-saving at critical moments.

The Demon General glanced in Xia Yao’s direction, hoping to escape?

A terrifying aura erupted from his body, demon energy surged out.

The roaring demon energy, as if transformed from countless sharp swords, suddenly condensed into a giant sword, diving down from the sky, targeting Xia Yao.

Xia Yao knew she couldn’t escape, Sword Aura exploded fiercely from her body, the Sword Seed between her eyebrows burst into dazzling sword light, shooting towards the sky.

"Bang..."

The Sword Seed shattered, Xia Yao grunted, spitting blood, the sharp sword continued diving down, chasing after Xia Yao’s body.

Xia Yao thrust her sword, but the gap was too large, countless Sword Aura seemed to pierce through the soft armor into her body, her body shook in mid-air, then powerlessly fell towards the ground.

"Escape."

The sword cultivators invited by Ying Ze realized what had happened, their bodies shot out in various directions, trying to flee the area.

"Hmph."

Ying Ze snorted coldly, a golden Sword Aura storm swept out, rushing in a certain direction, Ren Yuzhi’s swift sword moved like the wind, sweeping in another direction.

Surrounding them, countless demons blocked all directions.

The Jade Dragon Demon General was one of the nine Great Demon Generals. To avoid being hunted by humans, they must continue to grow stronger.

The nine Great Demon Generals were the pinnacle beings within the Secret Realm, infinitely close to the Ning Dan Realm in cultivation, their combat power extremely formidable, otherwise, they would have died at the hands of other demons long ago, not to mention humans.

However, even as Demon Generals, they constantly faced threats from both humans and other demons.

Thus, they could only keep moving forward, becoming ever stronger.

His figure flashed, charging in a certain direction, the sword cultivators who came must die.

Screams continued to echo, these arriving sword cultivators had all at least succeeded in questioning the sword, some even like Xia Yao, were talented sword cultivators from the Green Cloud List of Chi Xiao City.

But now, they were lured here to be slaughtered by Ying Ze, the first on the Green Cloud List.

As Ying Ze and others "hunted", Xia Yao, laying on the ground, suddenly sprang up, shooting out like lightning.

The demons blocking the path ahead saw this and simultaneously lunged at her, Xia Yao waved her hand, flying swords shot forth, exploding upon release, she used the gap to kill her way out from a certain direction.

Simultaneously, a Flying Boat appeared under Xia Yao’s feet, wind attribute Spiritual Energy surged, it was also a Magical Treasure.

Xia Yao, being ranked over ten on the Green Cloud List, was already extremely powerful herself, also being a direct descendant of the Xia Family, heavily valued, the Magical Treasures she brought into the Secret Realm this time were primarily for survival.

"Oh no..." Ying Ze and Ren Yuzhi noticed the situation over where Xia Yao was, their faces changed suddenly, Xia Yao could actually play dead?

Moreover, she had life-saving Magical Treasures hidden on her.

Of course, had they not needed to deal with so many people, they wouldn’t have given Xia Yao the opportunity just now, they would have surely killed her thoroughly, but at that moment, the sword cultivators all burst into escape, giving Xia Yao a chance.

"Don’t let her leave alive." Ying Ze said, and Ren Yuzhi’s Dharma Form appeared, sprouting wings, the wind howled as he moved, chasing in the direction Xia Yao fled at terrifying speed.

"Miss Xia, how about we discuss a solution to this matter? Perhaps we could join forces in cooperation?" Ren Yuzhi called out to Xia Yao’s back as he pursued her.

But his sharp eyes hid killing intent.

Solve?

Only the dead don’t speak.

So, of course, it was to eliminate Xia Yao.

Of course, Xia Yao understood, she didn’t respond or look back, fleeing forward all the way, blood still flowing from her lips.

Even if she died, she wanted to expose the despicable acts of these people.

...

Li Fan and Lu Yuan slaughtered their way forward, along the way, hunted many demons, all the Sword Intent they collected was used without exception for cultivation to enhance power.

Now, Li Fan’s goal was very clear.

Finally, a city appeared before them, looking up, in their golden eyes, they could vaguely see demon energy soaring in the sky from the city ahead, blotting out the sun.

Beside the demon energy, there was also extremely terrifying Sword Intent existing within this city.

This made Li Fan squint, this Sword Intent felt like some sort of temptation, luring them into the city.

This city should be one of the Nine Cities surrounding the Sky Sword City in the Secret Realm.

"The Sword Intent is very strong, the demons know our movements after entering the Secret Realm, these nine demon cities probably setup traps waiting for us to hunt." Lu Yuan said, "I feel this strong Sword Intent is more like an allure for us to enter the city."

"But also it confirms one thing, there indeed seems to be a large amount of Sword Intent in this city, enough for us to support reaching a new level, stepping into the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment Realm." Li Fan said.

In a city, how much Sword Intent could there be?

At least, there would be hundreds of thousands of Sword Intents existing, if all could be refined to enhance cultivation, stepping into the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment Realm in the Sword Dao was possible.

"Just going in like this?" Lu Yuan looked at Li Fan beside him and asked.

"With the two talented sword cultivators of Li Mountain joining forces, is there any place in this Demon Secret Realm we cannot go?" Li Fan laughed heartily, then stepped into the Demon City.

Lu Yuan followed closely behind.