CHAPTER 290: CHAPTER 285: THE BATTLE BEGINS

Afterwards, demons continued to enter the battle one after another, but the outcome remained unchanged.

By this time, the human cultivators realized that the sword cultivator who stepped out from the crowd was a top-tier Sword Dao prodigy, capable of slaying same-realm demons with a single strike.

"Who is this person?" Many wondered aloud, even unaware of Li Fan’s identity and name.

"This person’s name is Yang Qingshan. He recently participated in a trade fair where Song Boling and Old Monster Li used Resurrection Jade Dew as bait to trick cultivators into revealing their treasures for plundering. Later, Song Boling was killed by him."

"Not only Song Boling, but Han Qingzi was also killed by him, and according to the Jiao Demon King, the young master of Jiao Demon Island also died at his hands."

"This person’s combat power is extremely high, able to kill Condensed Pill while in Foundation Establishment. Previously, demons sent by Jiao Demon Island to attack were all Fifth Realms demons, slaughtered by him alone."

"Alone slaying demons of Fifth Realms? How is this possible."

"You may not be aware; just recently, Nan Zhengchuan, son of the Law Enforcement Elder of West Emperor Island, died at his hands. They went to capture him because of Song Boling’s death, and Nan Zhengchuan was killed by him alone."

"No wonder both the Jiao Demon King and Elder Nan want him dead."

The crowd below discussed in great numbers, and news of Li Fan spread quickly among the people.

Such a Sword Dao prodigy, they only learned of him now.

In the direction of West Emperor Palace, Nan Zhengchuan’s father naturally heard the discussions from afar, and his expression turned grim. He had recently learned of Nan Zhengchuan’s death and just identified the culprit, yet now the killer of his son Nan Zhengchuan was about to become a hero?

"This child seems to strike casually, but his talent in Sword Dao is extraordinary. These demons fail to force out his true combat prowess; he appears to be from a respected lineage."

Yuwen Jing looked towards Li Fan’s direction and spoke.

"Can you tell who taught him Sword Dao, Yuwen?" Liu Zonglin asked.

Yuwen Jing shook his head: "Da Li is vast, with many Sword Dao experts. He hasn’t shown any Sword Dao ultimate techniques, so it’s impossible to tell."

"Hmm." Liu Zonglin nodded: "I intended for West Emperor Palace disciples to enter the battle, but now it seems unnecessary. Demons of Fourth Realm fear they cannot pass this child’s trial."

Having spoken, he gazed down below and casually remarked: "What exactly happened between him and Nan Zhengchuan? Is it as people discuss, initiated by Song Boling colluding with Old Monster Li?"

"It seems to be the doing of the law enforcement team, requiring Elder Nan’s inquiry." Someone under him looked at the Law Enforcement Captain, Nan Chen.

"Reporting to Palace Master, I heard this child conspired to ambush Song Family members, to rob Resurrection Jade Dew, and for pills, killed Pill Master Han Qingzi. Thus, Nan Zhengchuan, along with Song Siyu and others, went to take him to West Emperor Palace for investigation, but this child refused to cooperate and killed Nan Zhengchuan." Nan Chen bowed and reported.

"Since both parties insist on their version, this matter needs thorough investigation. Now, this youth represents my West Emperor Island in battle, slaying numerous demons. If West Emperor Palace takes action against him, fear it would bring ridicule." Liu Zonglin spoke indifferently.

"Subordinates understand." Nan Chen bowed in response, though his heart was cold; indeed, the Palace Master intervened personally, making it difficult to kill that person.

Liu Zonglin didn’t say much more, continuing to look towards the battlefield.

The Demon Race battled in succession, yet still suffered a crushing defeat, causing Liu Zonglin to laugh: "Seems you demons are nothing remarkable."

The Mermaid herself declared Foundation Establishment battle as the final battle. Thus, the Demon Race couldn’t shift to other realms for battle, and seeing Li Fan’s dominance, he was unlikely to lose.

This young man at the Foundation Establishment is invincible.

On the battlefield, Li Fan’s flying sword sliced through the air, piercing with a sound. Another demon was slain, head separated from body; the mermaid’s evil eyes were cold, and the demon army fell silent. No demon continued to fight.

Entering the battle was akin to courting death.

"Demon army, heed my command." Suddenly, the mermaid’s clear voice sounded, and a terrifying demon energy rushed to the skies from the heavens.

An extremely terrifying pressure descended, Li Fan instantly transformed into a sword and retreated, the Demon Race was about to go to war.

"Annihilate West Emperor Island." As the mermaid’s voice fell, the group of demons roared.

At the coastal region of West Emperor Island, countless demons surged from the sea area towards West Emperor Island, launching an attack on the island.

While in the battlefield on the other side, the vast demon army in the sky continued to rush downwards, the sky darkened by demons.

The mermaid stood in the air, her gaze locked on Liu Zonglin. Liu Zonglin, standing atop West Emperor Palace, also stared at her, neither making reckless moves.

Not only them, but the top cultivators of West Emperor Palace and top experts of the demon army beside them also refrained from acting hastily; their attack power was too strong, posing a disaster for both human army and demons.

"Kill that human for me." The mermaid’s mount, the Jiao Demon King, looked down at Li Fan’s figure and spoke loudly. Instantly, demons from Jiao Demon Island swooped down towards Li Fan’s direction.

Having landed on the ground, Li Fan flew close to the ground with sword control, swiftly moving towards West Emperor Palace.

Behind him, Meng Hong and Luo Qingyan followed closely from different directions.

Within West Emperor Palace, countless cultivators flew towards and attacked the incoming demon army, forming a spectacular scene.

Li Fan turned his head for a look, the view before him moved him somewhat.

Indeed, Nan Zhengchuan and others do not represent West Emperor Palace.

West Emperor Palace, overseeing West Emperor Island, is a top force in the West Sea region. Now with the demon army invasion, West Emperor Palace naturally shoulders the mission of resisting the demon army.

He traversed swiftly, not returning to the rear battlefield. Earlier in battle, he drew too much attention, incurring the demon race’s resentment. Staying here is rather troubling, but with West Emperor Palace cultivators blocking the demon army, he quickly escaped that battlefield.

As he continued forward, he saw overhead on West Emperor Island more demons continuously entering the island city. The sea region demons were many; this time, the mermaid led the West Sea region demon army in attack, their numbers truly terrifying.

"Where are we going?" Luo Qingyan caught up with Li Fan, flying alongside him.

"Naturally, to kill demons." Li Fan said: "The demon army has countless demons; we can have a good slaughter. These are all Demon Cores."

Luo Qingyan glanced at Li Fan; this guy thought only of Demon Cores.

This level of battle is extremely dangerous; no one on West Emperor Island could remain untouched. Yet he regards it as a cultivation opportunity.

As they went forward, they moved away from West Emperor Palace’s central battlefield. Li Fan took out a gourd, holding it in his left hand. This gourd was a magical treasure, with a large space inside, suitable for storing Demon Cores.

"Slow down." Came a voice from below. It was Brother Huang running on the ground.

"Brother Huang, be careful." Li Fan shouted and then turned to look at Lu Yuan and the others, saying, "Be careful too. Don’t stray too far, stay close around me."

"Understood." Lu Yuan nodded, glancing at the battlefield that hadn’t progressed for long, yet the entire West Emperor Island transformed into a battlefield.

In the high skies, many giant demons from the Fifth Realms appeared, densely packed, with many demons carried on their backs, leaping down to attack West Emperor Island.

Above Li Fan’s head in the sky was a giant flying fish passing over, with many demons leaping down from its back.

"Move." Li Fan’s words fell, sword control in the air, seeing the flying swords cut through the air targeting the descending demons.

One demon still in mid-air was pierced through the abdomen by the flying sword, which rushed into the demon’s body and extracted a Demon Core. The same scene unfolded in other directions.

In the blink of an eye, a bloody light appeared in the air, Demon Cores flew towards Li Fan magnified in front of him, those Demon Cores directly entered the gourd.

"Such high efficiency." Meng Hong glanced at Li Fan’s demon slaughter enviously, seeing those flying swords constantly sweep across; demons below the Fifth Realms couldn’t withstand his flying swords.

"Courting death." In the sky, a Fifth Realms flying fish swooped down, its flat mouth opened, spewing a mass of ice arrows covering the lower area.

A sword array formed around Li Fan, he raised his hand and struck out, the sword array rushed into the sky, Li Fan following with it, breaking through the ice, instantly reaching under the demon’s abdomen to slay and extract the Demon Core.

To Li Fan now, ordinary demons of the Fifth Realms could be slain easily.

Li Fan continued killing in other directions, his gaze upon the seemingly endless demon army ahead, a thought emerged in his heart. He could use demons for cultivation. This time, with demon invasion on West Emperor Island, the resources of demons were inexhaustible, wondering if he could use this chance to break into Ning Dan Realm.