The situation suddenly underwent a dramatic shift, turning from a great advantage to a severe disadvantage in the blink of an eye, causing Qingfeng, the leading scholar of the Confucian Sect, to look extrely grim.
However, as a top-level cultivator, he did not truly panic. After scanning the three erging Demon Venerables, he coldly retorted to the furious shout of the Buddhist Sect’s three monks:
"Hmph! If it weren’t for your Buddhist Sect’s incompetence! Failing to eliminate this demon in ti! How could it cultivate such demonic skills!"
From his words, it was clear that he had finally realized that the demon, who suddenly expanded to three, was no ordinary existence, and the bla wasn’t solely on him—all carried the responsibility.
Yet, this scenario was no ti for both sides to continue bickering. Before the Buddhist Sect’s monks could respond, the three Demon Venerables, who had just jumped out of the crater, abruptly switched from stillness to motion, swiftly heading towards the plains where the town was located!
"Not good! The demons want to purge the living! Quickly activate the defense formation! Follow back to defense!"
Upon seeing this, the three monks of the Buddhist Sect imdiately reacted, rapidly proceeding towards the direction the Demon Venerables broke through.
This tied into the demons’ behavioral goals; their invasion of the Calamity Realm was largely driven by the intention to devour vast quantities of humans. In their view, ordinary humans were like little biscuits set on the table—delicious and lacking much resistance—making them the most cost-effective prey.
In contrast, human cultivators might taste better, but they ca with thorns, so of which were long and hard, posing significant threats. Thus, it was logical for them to first eliminate ordinary humans.
"Everyone, return to the Confucian Academy, ask the Master to co forth! I, the scholar, will stay here to handle matters as they arise!"
The Confucian Sect’s Qingfeng also made his move in response to this situation, appearing to possess so level of responsibility by voluntarily staying to face the increasingly powerful demons, allowing his peers to return and fetch reinforcents. In a sense, he chose to make a sacrifice.
"Scholar, take care!"
"Scholar, take care!"
"We shall imdiately request the Master!"
...
Upon hearing this, his fellow Confucian companions swiftly flew away, with none deliberately remaining to hold him back.
Outsiders witnessing this might think the Confucian Sect lacked unity by casually leaving their elite mber to face danger alone, but this was a grave misunderstanding.
Because the Confucian Sect’s thods greatly differed from those of the Buddhist Sect. The grand scene where they jointly recited classics to imbue Qingfeng with imnse cultural energy was a significant drain on each of them, making them unable to repeat such a thod short term. Their own strength had diminished significantly due to the heavy consumption, staying would only hinder Qingfeng, and wouldn’t have any positive impact.
Conversely, Qingfeng was different; he still had residual cultural energy empowering him, making him stronger than usual. Without companions nearby, he could operate more freely. Although taking on three alone seed impossible, escaping would hardly be a problem.
Thus, the entire battle situation on the plains underwent a substantial change.
A large number of Buddhist Sect disciples, led by the three high monks, pursued towards the towns nearby, prepared to cooperate with the defense formation to hold off the suddenly strengthened demons, awaiting backup.
The Confucian Sect on the other hand left only Qingfeng behind. He seed intent on finding an opportunity to assist in eliminating the demons; fleeing after causing trouble would an losing face in the Calamity Realm for the Confucian Sect.
anwhile, unnoticed by everyone else at the periphery of the battle, Wang Zhifan and the Moon-Annihilating Dragon Saber spectator duo had new intentions.
The tall and imposing Dragon Lady slowly drew a pair of blood-red sabers from her waist, released powerful fighting intent, focusing on the distant location the three Demon Venerables moved towards.
"Fanyun, I want to challenge one of the Demon Venerables, would you mind assisting ?"
Uncommonly, this ice-cold, slaughterman-like Dragon Lady actually requested Wang Zhifan’s support against the enemy, demonstrating she wasn’t short of rationality and understood that challenging a Demon Venerable posed risks, particularly with three of them, ensuring a one-on-one was tough.
"Alright, which one do you want to fight?"
Wang Zhifan listened, his expression also eager. Having watched to this point, his hands were itching to test a Demon Venerable, and helping the Dragon Lady was due. Otherwise, her sharing of intelligence would have gone in vain.
"The one with the old woman’s face; I have the greatest confidence against this Demon Venerable."
The Moon-Annihilating Dragon Saber imdiately responded, visibly both excited and cautious, in a state of near perfection. Her aura’s intensity, as sensed by Wang Zhifan, showed signs of instability, hinting at a breakthrough.
"From what I’ve seen in this world, this woman must be among the strongest in the Innate Realm, likely only a step away from surpassing Innate. She’s possibly aiming to break through herself through actual combat..."
At that point, Wang Zhifan understood the Moon-Annihilating Dragon Saber’s intentions; her eagerness in confronting powerful demons was not solely driven by noble human ideals to exterminate demons but also crucial for her cultivation.
For cultivators at bottlenecks, this was not unusual; like when he’d seen the Innate Realm Martial Artist, a supre in spear fighting, challenge the Buddhist Sect’s powerful Longmountain Sage, narrowly escaping death.
"Long Dao thanks you first!"
After swiftly discussing, the Dragon Lady Moon-Annihilating Dragon Saber expressed thanks to Wang Zhifan once more, following which both leapt into the air, their silhouettes streaking towards the distant towns on the plains!
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