Sword Aura to the Heavens
Chapter 164 - 160: Conflict

Chapter 164: Chapter 160: Conflict

The Bull Demon strode toward Li Fan, its massive eyes exuding a murderous light.

Li Fan rose, surrounded by Sword Intent, but saw numerous demons around him. Unless he used his Sword Intent, there was no way he could defeat these demons at the peak of the Fourth Realm.

Just dealing with the progeny of the Peacock Demon King, Li Fan had experienced its speed and attack.

There was a whole realm of difference. If he reached the Foundation Establishment Realm, he might have the power to fight back.

"The name of the Holy Daughter, is it something you can decide?" the Bull Demon spoke coldly.

This human cultivator, what right did he have to name the Demon tribe’s Holy Daughter of Yun Meng Swamp?

Even Lord Demon Saint has not named the Holy Daughter.

Li Fan, hearing the other party’s words, finally understood the situation. Yue Qingqiu was the Holy Daughter of the Demon Race?

Indeed, her status was extraordinary.

However, the fact that he named Yue Qingqiu should have been known only to Yue Qingqiu herself. How was this information leaked?

Could it be that Yue Qingqiu revealed it herself?

Just as Li Fan was pondering, the Bull Demon rushed with a battle hammer. The golden war hammer, carrying terrifying power, smashed down. Li Fan’s figure flashed, leaping into the air.

But as he entered the air, the Peacock Demon instantly attacked, its splendid wings sweeping toward Li Fan like colorful blades. The wind and thunder sword rose, slashing at the wings.

With a sound, Li Fan’s body was once again blasted away, crashing onto the rooftop, his clothes torn.

The roar of a Jiao Long echoed, and another figure leaped up, its palm turning into a sharp claw, its eyes filled with chilling murderous intent.

Li Fan’s eyes turned golden, showing a hint of anger. These demons had gone too far.

All demons of the Fourth Realm were ganging up on him, a cultivator of the Soul Emergence Realm?

"Boom..." Li Fan’s Sword Intent exploded, the sharp claw clamped down on his sword, pressing the sword forward all the way.

Li Fan’s body smashed through the building behind him, being crushed all the way forward.

But his golden eyes held a trace of coldness.

The Sword Intent of the ’Skywalker’ sword in his hand exploded instantly, the light in Li Fan’s brow brightened, and a beam of light shot out with extreme swiftness and sharpness, stabbing toward the demon’s eyes.

Scales instantly covered its forehead, and the Fourth Realm Jiao Dragon closed its eyes.

Li Fan’s blood and energy surged, transforming into burning Sword Intent.

The sharp sword scraped past the opponent’s palm, entering the Realm of Sword Dao Celestial. The Skywalker Sword in his hand slashed out horizontally, the opponent extending an arm to block before him, stopping the sharp sword.

The Sword Seed emitted a buzzing sound, spinning wildly, trying to pierce the opponent’s defense. The dazzling sword light flashed continuously, forcing the Jiao Demon to retreat incessantly.

The sharp sword swung across, smashing the Jiao Demon’s head, sending it flying away.

Li Fan’s figure floated down, the Sword Seed flew back, and he held the sharp sword, staring at the opponent.

The Jiao Demon opened its eyes, issuing a deep roar, staring fixedly at Li Fan.

Humiliation!

"Do you demons have no shame?" Li Fan jeered, staring at the opponent. "A demon of the Fourth Realm, if I reach Foundation Establishment, I can kill you one-on-one."

The demon’s defenses were strong, and he couldn’t kill the opponent now because his attack power was insufficient.

Even though a Sword Cultivator’s attacks were formidable, dealing with such high-level demons across a major realm was still challenging.

If he entered the Foundation Establishment Realm, wielding the Skywalking Sword, he was confident he could solo-kill the Jiao Demon before him.

"I’ll kill you right now." The Jiao Demon said coldly, as it was the brother of that Jiao Demon killed outside, and already carried anger.

How could the Demon Saint spare this human?

Moreover, letting the Holy Daughter interact with him.

"What are you doing?"

At this time, a cold voice echoed, and the Jiao Demon intended to continue moving forward, but upon hearing this voice, it stopped and turned around, seeing the figure of Yue Qingqiu arriving.

"Holy Daughter."

These descendants of the Demon King were very respectful and polite upon seeing Yue Qingqiu arrive.

"Who let you come?" Yue Qingqiu’s voice was cold as she stared at the Jiao Demon and the others.

"Holy Daughter, humans are deceitful and not to be trusted easily. Be careful of this human deceiving you," the Peacock Demon said as it looked at Yue Qingqiu.

"Do you mean I’m stupid?"

Yue Qingqiu looked at the Peacock Demon and said, her voice was very light. Hearing this, Li Fan couldn’t help but be taken aback.

Indeed, Yue Qingqiu’s talent for retorting was extraordinarily outstanding.

"Holy Daughter, I didn’t mean that," the Peacock Demon replied.

"If that’s not what you meant, what are you worried about?" Yue Qingqiu asked the Peacock Demon.

The Peacock was momentarily speechless.

"Why are you not leaving yet? What are you still doing here?" Seeing the demons’ silence, Yue Qingqiu continued.

"I was the one who brought them here."

From a distance, a voice came. Li Fan looked up, and saw a tall figure approaching, landing not far from Yue Qingqiu.

This figure had fiery red long hair, shining like it was emitting light, draped in a luxurious robe, with a sharp aura about it. His eyes were extremely sharp, and when he looked at Li Fan, it made Li Fan feel a bit uncomfortable.

His eyes turned golden, and he saw the scorching demon energy swirling around the other’s body, like flames burning.

"Qilin."

Li Fan thought to himself, the demon tribe of Yun Meng Swamp was far beyond the outside world’s expectations.

The Demon Saint is the Nine-tailed Heavenly Fox.

Bailong is the Dragon Demon, and now he saw demons of the Qilin tribe.

Due to the Demon Saint, the Fox Demon Clan must be the highest-ranking demon species in Yun Meng Swamp. The maids in Bailong Mansion were ordinary Fox Demons, but even that indicated the entire Fox Demon Clan’s status. Yue Qingqiu, as the Holy Daughter of Yun Meng Swamp, further illustrated the Fox Demon Clan’s status.

If the Fox Demon Clan was the royal family of Yun Meng Swamp, then beings like Bailong and the Qilin might be the highest ruling tribes. Below them would be the Peacock, the Jiao Dragon, and other demon clans, equivalent to Yun Meng Swamp’s war generals, guarding the outskirts and engaging in battles with humans.

Meanwhile, Bailong and the Qilin demons rarely ventured out, resulting in the outside world knowing little about the interior of Yun Meng Swamp.

"Holy Daughter, you haven’t experienced the human world, and you don’t know the treachery of humans. Our Yun Meng Swamp has been battling humans for millennia in the outside world, with countless people perishing at the hands of demons. Humans are mortal enemies to Yun Meng Swamp," the Qilin Demon said to Yue Qingqiu. "Although I don’t know why Lord Demon Saint keeps this human alive, there must be some purpose. However, you should never easily trust humans."

"Have you been outside?" Yue Qingqiu asked him.

The Qilin was stunned for a moment and shook his head.

"Since you haven’t been outside, how do you know?" Yue Qingqiu looked at him. "If even Lord Demon Saint wants us to learn from humans, humans must have things worth learning."

"Humans indeed have their merits, but as our Holy Daughter of the Demon Race, your status is noble, far beyond that of ordinary humans. This human, trapped here, clearly seeks to get close to you to escape Yun Meng Swamp," said the Qilin.

Li Fan was stunned at the Qilin’s words.

This demon has some brains... to have guessed it.

Seems like his plan to persuade them may be difficult to implement.

"Since you know I am the Holy Daughter of the Demon Race, I order you to leave immediately and not disturb me," Yue Qingqiu said.

The Qilin stared at her in astonishment, then glanced at Li Fan, squinting, and Li Fan seemed to sense a violent aura rushing toward him.

"You’re not obeying my command?" Yue Qingqiu frowned, her voice growing colder, sweeping over the Peacock Demon and the others.

The Peacock Demon looked at the Qilin, but still bowed, "Yes, Holy Daughter."

With that, their figures retreated outward.

"And you?" Yue Qingqiu asked the Qilin.

"I’m leaving," the Qilin replied, walking forward as his aura surged. Suddenly, he turned around and glanced at Li Fan. An extremely violent fire stream swept out, the flames soaring to the sky, seemingly engulfing Li Fan, and a Qilin’s spectral figure roared and attacked.

This Qilin was a Five Realm Demon.

Li Fan retreated continuously, and suddenly a figure appeared before him, an icy aura sweeping out, freezing everything. The temperature dropped sharply, and the courtyard instantly froze. The roaring Qilin image attacking also froze and shattered, then dissipated.

Yue Qingqiu looked at the Qilin with a frosty gaze.

"Holy Daughter, why are you treating a human like this?" the Qilin gazed with eyes swirling with fire. Were they really going to fight with a human cultivator?

Yue Qingqiu simply coldly stared at him without responding.

The Qilin flicked his sleeve, his eyes filled with murderous intent as he swept a glance at Li Fan before turning to leave, followed by the descendants of the Demon Kings.

Seeing this scene, Li Fan realized this Qilin must be the son of a top-level Great Demon, probably like Bailong’s level, possessing such authority.

These descendants of the Demon Kings clearly followed him.

"Thank you." After the demons left, Li Fan said to Yue Qingqiu.

Yue Qingqiu looked at him and said, "Aren’t friends supposed to help each other?"

"Yes," Li Fan nodded. "Then is there anything you need my help with?"

"I haven’t thought of anything yet," Yue Qingqiu replied.

"Let me know when you do," Li Fan laughed, "By the way, how did they find out about me giving you a name? Did you tell them?"

Yue Qingqiu felt curious and shook her head.

"I didn’t say anything," Yue Qingqiu sincerely looked at Li Fan.

"I understand, I naturally believe you," Li Fan responded with a smile, though in his heart, he was somewhat amused.

So, was it the Demon Saint?

It seemed everything happening here hadn’t escaped her notice.

But what was the Demon Saint’s intention in doing this?

If she wanted to kill him, there was no need for this.

Or perhaps...

Li Fan considered a possibility, casting a glance at Yue Qingqiu, whose gaze remained clear and pure, seemingly unaware of anything.

So, had she become a pawn of the Demon Saint?