The Nian saw the distraction that was going on, pouncing on the chance to peel the skin of the succulent man whose body boasted of a good amount of spiritual energy. As though retreating from the cultivators that outnumbered it in size, the creature suddenly lunge itself at Chen Yueming.
While mid air on its way to devouring the defenseless prey that laid distracted on the ground, the Nian's attention was focused only on the nearest prey at hand, Chen Yueming!
At first the sect leader of WuYangChen sect did not know that the creature was going to come after him, when he saw that it had retreated on seeing the cultivators from ShenJiangShi sect, it was the look of astonishment on the faces of the other cultivators that made Chen Yueming to turn his head to look at what the disciples of ShenJiangShi sect were staring at, only for his heart to sink further on knowing that he was about to be made a feast of by the Nian.
"NKkkkkkkk...."
The words could not come out clearly from the mouth of the WuYangchen sect leader's mouth, taking the chance that the creature was blinded by blood lust and the need to consume flesh that was overflowing with spiritual energy, Shi Yunxu's sword obeying the intent of its master, soundlessly rose from where it was, moving at a godlike speed, piercing the back of the Nian, the blade of Wingzixin plunged deep into the creature, who fell hard to the ground among the pile of bodies along with the sword on its back.
"Come Wingzixin!"
Hearing the command of its master, the luminous sword broke loose from the body of the wounded Nian, whose deep red blood spurted out of the gaping hole left by the sword belonging to Shi Yunxu, moving of its own accord, Wingzixin landed softly on the palm of its master, who in turn wrapped his fingers around the hilt of the sword in readiness to confront the incapacitated Nian.
"That's our young master Shi Yunxu for you, see how he brought the Nian to its knees, how befitting for one who will become the future leader of our sect!"
This was chorused by the disciples from ShenJiangShi sect, thinking that the praise would earn them on the good graces of Shi Yunxu.
"Is my life a sport to you?! Do you think that your sect would not be harmed if it was found that I was killed during your show of swordplay?!"
"Sect leader Chen, we meant no disrespect, do pardon our childish use of the sword. What I'm about to do may not be good for your eyes, if you could close them, it will keep your heart from giving way and you dying from the hideous act that I'm about to unleash on this creature."
The tone was one of tranquil, the warm brown eyes saw that Chen Yueming did as he was asked.
"WingZixin! Cut the Nian down and bring me the core from within its body."
Without moving from where he stood among the other disciples, the sword Wingzixin flew out of Shi Yunxu's hand, dancing through the air before descending for the kill, slashing with abandon, as it cut through the flesh of the creature, draining the demonic energy from its body.