With a swift movement, Yun Lintian unleashed a torrent of sword energy that ripped through the horde of Shadow Demons, their grotesque forms dissolving into nothingness as they were touched by the celestial blade.
The remaining Shadow Demons, sensing the immense power radiating from Yun Lintian, hesitated for a moment, their fear momentarily outweighing their bloodlust.
Xia Nongyue's eyes, usually cold and impassive, widened slightly as she recognized the legendary weapon. It was the sword of Jian Yun, the Fleeting Cloud Sword Emperor of the Divine Realm. A flicker of surprise crossed her face, but it was quickly masked by her usual stoic demeanor.
Yun Lintian, oblivious to her inner turmoil, raised the Heaven Piercing Sword, its celestial light illuminating the grotesque forms of the Shadow Demons that surrounded them.