Sword Aura to the Heavens
Chapter 92 - 91: Night Raid

Chapter 92: Chapter 91: Night Raid

Xiao Yuntian was driven into a corner by others.

So, with one decision, Xiao Yuntian killed Song Changming.

Seeing Li Fan staring at him, Xiao Yuntian also realized that he had been exposed, and there was no longer an opportunity for a sneak attack.

"Who is it?" Li Fan asked.

Xiao Yuntian didn’t answer him, and the oppressive force of the Peak of Foundation Establishment Realm exploded instantly. Under the night sky, the space was suddenly lit up by dazzling flashes of thunder and lightning as Xiao Yuntian strode forward. A massive thunderous palm slammed towards the direction of Li Fan.

Cui Zhanfeng stood in front of Li Fan, summoning huge vines that fiercely lashed out at Xiao Yuntian. Behind Cui Zhanfeng appeared the shadow of an ancient tree, his Dharma Form; Cui Zhanfeng cultivated wood element abilities.

Behind Xiao Yuntian, his Dharma Form emerged as well—a massive thunderbird. His palm cut through the ancient tree’s vines like a blade of thunder. Roaring, he shouted, "Get out of my way."

For him, there was no retreat.

If he did not kill Li Fan, he would be the one to die.

Moreover, his family was being controlled by the Chen family.

Beside Xiao Yuntian, several figures simultaneously moved out, darting straight toward Li Fan. Cui family experts quickly stepped in front of Li Fan, including several Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators.

Cui Lengzhou, upon learning that Li Fan was targeted for assassination, had dispatched a strong force to act as his protectors.

Liu Ji appeared beside Li Fan at some point as well, her eyes fixed on the combat unfolding before them.

"Go help them," Li Fan said to Liu Ji.

Liu Ji stepped forward and joined forces with Cui Zhanfeng, attacking Xiao Yuntian.

Li Fan stood motionless, wondering who wanted him dead so badly.

*Though it was clear he had been targeted, one certainty emerged—his opponents obviously knew nothing about the battle that had taken place atop the Peak of Li Mountain. If they knew, they would understand his position in Li Mountain and never dare to act in such a manner. They would recognize that Wanxiang Sect could never bear such consequences.*

*Their primary intention in sending killers likely remained a test—to see whether Li Mountain had anyone watching his back.*

"Hmm?"

At that moment, Li Fan suddenly looked forward, spotting a grotesque figure, an ugly middle-aged man approaching from the street.

His speed was neither fast nor slow, yet his eyes carried a shadowy, vulture-like chill, glinting with an eerie green light that gave him an indescribably sinister aura.

The man scanned his surroundings, sensing the commotion. His gaze turned golden as he noticed strands of demonic energy billowing into the sky.

"A demon!"

Li Fan withdrew his gaze, locking onto the disfigured silhouette. He called out loudly, "Be careful, there’s a demon!"

"Brother Han, Sister Chan, evacuate the area," Li Fan said, turning to Han Zong and Situ Chan.

Han Zong hesitated briefly before Situ Chan interjected, "Brother Han, don’t be a burden."

Han Zong was struck by realization at her words—a battlefield like this was beyond their ability to partake in. Remaining here would only make them a liability to Li Fan. With decisiveness, he and Situ Chan retreated from the inn.

On the street, the figure emitted a green mist. The nearby townsfolk, upon contact with the demonic fog, instantaneously rotted away, unleashing agonized screams.

"A demon..."

"Run!"

The green demon fog expanded frantically, covering the street in no time. Many fell, consumed by its poisonous mist, leaving chaos and despair in the wake.

Li Fan’s golden pupils locked onto the figure, glimpsing its true form—a gigantic Toad Demon.

The Toad Demon accelerated as it sprinted down the street. The mist spread even faster. Ordinary humans stood no chance against its toxic assault—cultivators at the Refining Realm struggled to resist. This Toad Demon was a Great Demon of the Fourth Realm.

The Toad Demon leaped into the air, opening its mouth wide to spew out a massive fog of demon energy, aiming directly at Li Fan. Clearly, it had set its sights on him.

Li Fan surrounded himself with Sword Intent to protect his body, his eyes cold and sharp like blades.

The city of Chuzhou was the center of Chuzhou, yet amidst this, demons colluding here rendered laws meaningless and disregarded innocent lives entirely.

A few kilometers away from the inn stood a taller restaurant. At its rooftop, a young man sat drinking, observing the battlefield intently. When he saw the Toad Demon appear, his eyes narrowed with a chilling expression.

"Who sent the demon?"

The man was Chen Yan of the Chen family. He had been monitoring events at the battlefield closely. Yet, this Toad Demon wasn’t his doing. Sending demons rampaging through Chuzhou City violated unwritten rules. Even the Chen family wouldn’t resort to such means unless absolutely necessary.

The Court still held authority, and certain rules had to be kept.

Moreover, Chen Yan hadn’t truly intended to kill Li Fan.

*He clearly understood that Xiao Yuntian could never kill Li Fan. More than anyone, he knew Li Fan bore Wen Ruyu’s Sword Intent. If Xiao Yuntian went for the kill, he would inevitably meet death.*

Chen Yan’s purpose in deploying Xiao Yuntian was, in fact, to send Xiao Yuntian to his death. Similarly, it was an opportunity to gauge Li Fan’s Sword Intent and consume it.

Or perhaps, discern whether other individuals from Li Mountain might intervene.

But seeing the Toad Demon arrive, it was evident its goal was to kill Li Fan outright.

*Could someone have leaked the information about Li Fan’s presence in Chuzhou City to the Chen family?*

At the battlefield, upon spotting the Toad Demon, Liu Ji soared into the air. Her body transformed into her true form—a massive, azure-green serpent—lunging at the Toad Demon.

"A Snake Demon?" The Toad Demon’s eyes flashed with exhilaration. It subsequently revealed its own true form—a grotesque and enormous toad—spitting toxic mist wildly at Liu Ji.

Gold light radiated from Liu Ji’s body, repelling the poisonous mist.

Li Fan, standing nearby, gripped two swords in both hands—the Li Hen Sword suspending above his head. The three swords at his back simultaneously unsheathed themselves.

"Boom..."

High upon the rooftops, two monstrous figures dove headlong towards Li Fan’s position. These demons were unmistakably targeting him.

With a single thought, Li Fan entered the Realm of Unity of Heaven and Man.

*Everything around him became perceptible; every move of the two attacking demons was crystal-clear.*

"Hum."

The Li Hen Sword shot forth like an arrow, aimed at one demon, whose massive blade struck Li Hen Sword mid-air, blocking its path.

Li Fan vaulted skyward, carried by the wind. Sword light flashed. Against the dark night’s canvas, a blazing stroke inscribed as a "one" character flashed brilliantly. With a sickening crunch, the demon’s head flew off.

Having killed one demon, his body followed the wind, crossing the sky toward the second demon. The second demon—a Third Realm demon—could neither fly nor properly navigate airborne combat. It roared and swung its heavy cudgel at Li Fan’s advancing blade.

The collision was explosive, leaving the demon off-balance. The Li Hen Sword struck like lightning, cracking its skull.

Li Fan annihilated two Third Realm demons in an instant, landing stably on the ground.

Qi Cultivators of the Third Realm could only achieve flight via spells or Sword Aura. Those with exceptionally honed skills—such as Li Fan—had cultivated methods allowing for airborne movement.

As his feet touched down, more demon figures began descending around him.

Light glimmered at the center of Li Fan’s brow, his Sword Intent growing ever-stronger. Beneath the night’s blanket, streaks of lightning appeared. Li Fan stood bathed in a thunderous glow as lightning bolts crashed onto the demons, summoned by the Heavenly Thunder Technique.

*At the same time, countless strands of golden silk emanated from his body, wrapping about the diving demons. Many were caught off-guard mid-air, unable to avoid the lightning nor the binding power of the spell’s golden threads.*

The demons struggled in airborne entanglement. As they moved to break free, the Li Hen Sword split into nine, each part surging forth.

Splatter! Splatter! Splatter...

Heads of demons were detonated, their bodies falling lifelessly onto the ground.

But suddenly, Li Fan sensed imminent danger. Expanding his perception, he immediately pinpointed its source.

"Hum."

Out of nowhere, a blast of black lightning streaked in the night, seemingly blending entirely into the darkness. Its approach was merely steps away from Li Fan.

*So this was the meticulously plotted killer move aimed at him?*

"Bang..."

Li Fan surged skyward and twisted mid-air. From his brow, lightning forked outward; the Sword Seed emerged.

Overwhelming Sword Intent accompanied the Sword Seed and erupted forth, forming into a colossal sword—etched with illuminated runes, resembling the Sword of the Stars.

Simultaneously, the nine partitions of the Li Hen Sword stormed toward the black lightning.

Li Fan entered the Realm of Sword Dao Celestial, wielding his master’s sword. Sword Intent coursed through its form, flowing into him, heightening his own sword energy exponentially.

Li Fan advanced, merging himself with the sword, glowing like a radiant streak of light. Vital energy burned within him; spirit fused with soul—his being ascended to its zenith. Before his body closed the distance, he unleashed his pinnacle blow.

*One sword strike—the zenith—executed as the Heavenly Human Nine Decays Sword.*

"Boom..."

The ensuing explosion reverberated fiercely. Li Fan felt his Divine Soul tremble violently. The Sword Seed and black lightning collided forcefully; the Li Hen Sword fragments were blasted away. The black lightning pushed forward unfazed, only to meet Li Fan’s zenith strike.

"Zzzzzz!"

Sword radiance sliced through the black lightning, revealing the true form of a Bat Demon. The creature had faltered after being struck by both the Sword Seed and the Li Hen Sword. Yet awaiting it was an even deadlier blow.

Letting out a piercing shriek, the Bat Demon tried to evade—it was far too late. Both it and the sword moved with unbearable speed.

The sword cleaved its head, ripping its body into halves.

Blood showered down like rain; its demonic corpse split into pieces.

A Great Demon of the Fourth Realm—a Bat Demon—was slain.

Li Fan landed softly, his energy rapidly waning. The Sword Seed returned to his brow, leaving him fatigued and battered, his head still throbbing harshly.

The sword in his hand continued to shimmer brilliantly.

*Given his current realm, defeating a Fourth Realm demon was indeed taxing. Only by leveraging his master’s sword at full strength could he deliver the monumental, lethal blow. Such was the terrifying strength of Sword Cultivators.*

*Other cultivators wouldn’t have been able to accomplish it. The Bat Demon possessed extreme speed—merging itself with darkness—but fortunately, its defensive capabilities were weaker.*

He shifted his gaze toward the battlefield nearby.

*Mobilizing demons within Chuzhou City? Surely these demons understood the severe consequences.*

*Except—in servitude—they might strive for one last chance of survival.*

*Could the Demon Slayer Bureau be involved?*

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