Seizing Destiny From Heavens Hands

Chapter 294: Unexpected Genius in an Unexpected Place

Elder Li sighed softly. "It's a pity that getting news from the Jade Cauldron Sect is so difficult, while our reports can easily reach them."

Murong Yue nodded. "Indeed, that's because we have a subordinate-superior relationship."

Wei Xiongtie added, "By the way, the neighboring Baihe Prefecture and Jiande Prefecture were both attacked by the demon clans recently. I have a strong feeling that our Xuanjiang Prefecture will be attacked sooner or later."

"Yes, Sect Master, when you go to the Jade Cauldron Sect, you must raise this concern. The tragedies in Baihe Prefecture and Jiande Prefecture should serve as a warning for us here in Xuanjiang Prefecture," Elder Li said with a heavy sigh, worry evident in his tone.

"Rest assured, I will make sure the Jade Cauldron Sect is informed of this matter," Murong Yue said resolutely.

Ouyang Wei smiled. "Everyone can rest easy. While Murong Yue goes to the Jade Cauldron Sect, I will remain stationed at the Qingxuan Sect.

As long as we don't face a particularly powerful demon king, there shouldn't be any major issues."

Wei Xiongtie and the others finally relaxed. "That's reassuring."

They had immense trust in Ouyang Wei's strength.

Just then, a bloodied figure stumbled onto the training field.

Weakly, he uttered a warning.

"Lion demons… lion demons are attacking…"

With that, he breathed his last.

The disciples widened their eyes in shock and rushed forward.

Murong Yue, Ouyang Wei, and the others were also startled, immediately moving to investigate.

"It's Elder Sun, who was guarding the E'Shan medicinal fields!" Wei Xiongtie exclaimed, his heart trembling with shock.

"What's going on? Are the demon clans attacking?" Mo Hanshan's expression turned grim.

"Look to the sky! Quickly!"

Ouyang Wei, sensing danger, instinctively looked upward.

A multitude of black shadows appeared, almost blocking out the sunlight.

It was an army of lion demons!

At the forefront was a massive lion demon with golden fur that flowed like a banner, exuding an unparalleled aura of dominance.

The presence emanating from his body was terrifying.

His blood energy surged like flames into the sky.

He was clearly a powerful lion demon king.

Even more alarming, four other lion demons beside him radiated similarly overwhelming blood energy and flames.

Ouyang Wei's expression darkened slightly.

A demon king of this caliber was someone he could at best fight to a standstill, but saving the others would be nearly impossible.

"So, this is the Qingxuan Sect?"

"How unimpressive."

"To think a place like this could produce a peerless genius like Shen Mo."

The Ninth Prince surveyed the Qingxuan Sect with a mocking smile.

"He… he knows Shen Mo?" Wei Xiongtie froze in surprise.

Ouyang Wei spoke in a grave tone. "The Young Sect Master has gained great fame through his battle achievements. If the Myriad Demon Nation plans to conquer Yuzhou, they would certainly have detailed intelligence on the experts and geniuses of the Three Sects and One King factions."

"I see what they're doing. They plan to capture the Qingxuan Sect and use us as hostages to lure the Young Sect Master here."

"With Baihe Prefecture and Jiande Prefecture already ravaged by the demon clans, most nearby cultivators have been drawn to those regions."

"There's no one nearby who can aid us. We must wait for reinforcements from the Jade Cauldron Sect."

Murong Yue's face turned cold.

To think such a ruthless plan was aimed at Shen Mo.

"I enjoy killing, but if you surrender obediently, I might spare your lives for a little while longer."

The Ninth Prince scanned the crowd with a twisted smile, as though he already held their lives in his hands.

"Never! I would rather die with dignity than live in disgrace!"

Murong Yue stepped forward, her gaze icy as she stared directly at the Ninth Prince in mid-air.

"A Nascent Soul cultivator? You must be the sect master of this Qingxuan Sect."

"How stubborn. Don't you know how many human cultivators are begging to become slaves of the Demon Emperor?"

The Ninth Prince sneered disdainfully.

Murong Yue took a deep breath and shouted, "All Qingxuan Sect cultivators, retreat immediately! Wei Xiongtie, Mo Hanshan, protect the disciples! Elder Li, activate the mountain protection array!"

"Yes!"

Wei Xiongtie and Mo Hanshan responded with utmost seriousness, guiding the disciples to safety.

Elder Li retrieved a jade token and poured 90% of his spiritual energy into it without hesitation.

Buzz!

A massive protective barrier, glowing faintly, suddenly rose around the mountain.

The entire Qingxuan Sect's mountain gate was enveloped by the protective barrier.

This provided a fleeting sense of security.

The Ninth Prince sneered disdainfully, "You humans always rely on these flashy yet useless arrays to comfort yourselves.

Little do you know, they are completely ineffective!"

With a sudden swipe of his claw, he commanded, "Destroy it!"

The four lion demon kings behind him instantly charged forward.

Blood energy surged from their bodies, accompanied by a burst of spiritual power as they struck with full force.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Ripples immediately formed across the surface of the barrier, violently shaking for a long time without stabilizing.

The light of the protective barrier began to dim at an alarming speed—far faster than Murong Yue had anticipated.

"This array is surprisingly resilient," the Ninth Prince remarked with a slight smile. Then, he ordered, "Use the Blood Energy Spear!"

"Yes!"

The ten thousand lion demon soldiers behind him roared in unison.

Led by fifty lion demon captains, the army surged with blood energy, their roars like furious lions echoing in the heavens.

Massive amounts of blood energy coiled and rose into the air.

In an instant, it condensed into a colossal Blood Energy Spear, dozens of meters in length.

"Kill!"

The roar of over ten thousand lion demons thundered as the Blood Energy Spear shot forth.

The four lion demon kings immediately retreated to make way.

The next moment, the Blood Energy Spear pierced through the protective barrier.

Its momentum remained unchecked as it plunged into the training grounds below.

Those disciples who failed to evade were instantly killed by the terrifying power, without even having the chance to scream.

The once-solid blue stone of the training grounds shattered into fragments, scattering like a storm of debris.

Murong Yue, Wei Xiongtie, and the others stared in wide-eyed shock.

None of them had expected their enemies' attack to be so overwhelmingly powerful!

They didn't even have time to rely on the array for a counterattack or to wait for reinforcements.

Ouyang Wei muttered in disbelief, "Such a powerful blood energy combat technique… they must be royal guards!"

"Royal guards? Are you saying that the leading lion demon is a prince of the Ten Thousand Demon Nation?!" Murong Yue gritted her teeth.

Ouyang Wei nodded grimly.

"When large numbers of demons who practice the same cultivation method gather, they can unleash a blood energy combat technique.

But the average demon's blood energy technique would never have such destructive power."

"That these lion demons can condense a Blood Energy Spear powerful enough to shatter a mid-tier earth-grade array proves they are elite royal guards, carefully cultivated!"

"I can't believe… that demon is actually a prince of the Ten Thousand Demon Nation…"

The Ninth Prince overheard their conversation and burst into laughter.

"You humans aren't entirely stupid. You've guessed my identity correctly!"

"Now, capture them all alive!" he ordered.

"Yes!" The four lion demon kings responded in unison and shot forward like lightning.

Murong Yue and Ouyang Wei hastily engaged them.

However, the difference in strength was insurmountable.

In just three exchanges, both Ouyang Wei and Murong Yue were heavily struck down, their bodies covered in injuries.

Ouyang Wei, being slightly stronger, endured even greater damage.

His abdomen was torn open, and his intestines spilled out.

"Lock them all up," the Ninth Prince commanded coldly.

"And get me a communication jade. Immediately send a message to the Jade Cauldron Sect."

The Ninth Prince let out a sinister laugh.

"Tell them that the Qingxuan Sect is under attack by demons and is holding out using the mountain gate array. Urge them to send reinforcements at once."

"And once we capture Shen Mo, take these people back to Mist Province. This prince would like to cultivate a few human slaves for my amusement."

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