Liu Xiaoxiao held onto Chu Yang as they sprinted down a quiet path, with few people around. Her face was filled with urgency, as if she was more desperate to escape this place than Chu Yang.
Clearly, it was Chu Yang who needed to escape the most, yet it seemed like Liu Xiaoxiao had an even stronger desire to flee.
Although her hand was already a bloody mess, she still tightly gripped Chu Yang's hand, pulling him along without a hint of hesitation.
It was as if she couldn't feel the pain in her hand at all.
She held onto Chu Yang's hand firmly, refusing to let go, as if even facing death, she wouldn't release her grip.
Chu Yang looked at the face of the little woman in front of him, seeing an unshakable resolve in her expression.
This sight caused a slight tremor in his heart.
They ran for what seemed like an eternity until they were close to exiting the Demon Sect's territory.
They could even see the scenery and landmarks outside the Demon Sect.
However, just when they thought they were about to escape, a terrifying aura emerged from the heavens and earth, sending a chill through their hearts.
Then, a fearsome array appeared suddenly, descending from the sky like an invisible barrier, blocking their path.
Chu Yang felt the subtle fluctuations from the array and shook his head, saying, "We can't get out. Since I'm not part of the Demon Sect, passing through this array would immediately alert the Demon Sect cultivators, and they'd rush over to stop us."
Such protective arrays were common among major forces.
These arrays might not have much offensive power, but they were highly effective, and few dared to force their way through them.
Triggering the array would create a huge disturbance, attracting all nearby cultivators.
However, Liu Xiaoxiao, hearing this, said firmly, "It's okay, I'm the princess of the Demon Sect. Ordinary cultivators wouldn't dare to stop me!"
"Let's go!"
Liu Xiaoxiao tightened her grip on Chu Yang's hand.
Seeing the resolute look on her face, it seemed she truly intended to live and die with this man she had not known for long.
They quickly passed through the array and continued to sprint towards the distance.
However, before long, over ten figures soared through the air, chasing after them.
Soon, Chu Yang and Liu Xiaoxiao were caught by these cultivators.
But upon seeing the Demon Sect cultivators, Liu Xiaoxiao's eyes turned cold, an infinite chill emanating from her gaze. "Are you blind? Do you not recognize your princess? Move aside!"
Her tone was extremely fierce, intending to use her status to intimidate the cultivators.
However, because Chu Yang was too significant to the Demon Sect, these ordinary cultivators were aware of his importance. Even if they hadn't seen him in person, they had seen his portrait.
They recognized Chu Yang immediately.
With helpless expressions, they stepped forward to block their path. "Princess, this man is crucial to our Demon Sect. Please, don't throw a tantrum."
Their eyes were cold as they looked at Chu Yang.
Liu Xiaoxiao hadn't expected this. She had always been obeyed within the Demon Sect, but now they dared to defy her orders.
"Princess, please leave. We've already informed the Demon Emperor, and he'll be here soon."
An elderly cultivator, the leader of the group, stepped forward respectfully, addressing Liu Xiaoxiao.
However, Liu Xiaoxiao suddenly let go of Chu Yang's hand.
Initially, the cultivators thought the princess had come to her senses and was about to abandon the man.
But to their shock, Liu Xiaoxiao had no intention of leaving Chu Yang. She stepped forward, a powerful aura erupting from her body.
It was like a long-dormant volcano finally erupting, an overwhelming murderous intent radiating from Liu Xiaoxiao.
This murderous aura seemed almost tangible, enveloping the hearts of every cultivator.
Then, Liu Xiaoxiao's voice was icy cold and domineering. "Those who block me will die!"
The elderly leader sighed, his face full of helplessness.
"Princess, I watched you grow up and am familiar with your methods."
"Though you've been a bit willful, I don't believe you'd truly harm us."
However, Liu Xiaoxiao remained silent, merely gazing coldly at him as the murderous aura surged from her body.
With a leap, Liu Xiaoxiao soared into the sky.
With a single wave of her hand, the invisible murderous aura converged around Liu Xiaoxiao, forming a blade of pure destruction, capable of tearing the sky apart.
The boundless murderous aura shattered the heavens, suppressing all heavenly laws.
Accompanied by agonizing screams, the cultivators were overwhelmed as blood spurted from their bodies, the murderous aura invading their hearts, creating a horrifying and ghastly sight.
One by one, they plummeted from the sky, gravely injured.
Liu Xiaoxiao didn't kill them outright; she merely incapacitated them enough to ensure they couldn't impede their escape.
Outside the Heavenly Emperor's realm, the assembled cultivators were stunned by what they saw.
Their faces were filled with shock and disbelief, unable to comprehend that the Demon Empress would go to such lengths for the Emperor.
Who could have imagined that the Demon Empress would not hesitate to turn against her own sect for the Emperor?
Although she didn't kill them, inflicting such severe injuries was still akin to turning against her own comrades, a major taboo in the cultivation world.
In all cultivation sects, fratricide was the greatest sin.
Even the Demon Sect was not exempt from this rule.
Moreover, at this time, the Demon Empress was still a beloved and respected princess, yet she had attacked her own sect members, which would undoubtedly chill many hearts.
The consequences of such an action were unimaginable.
Yet the Demon Empress did this for the Emperor, regardless of the consequences.
Truthfully, the cultivators couldn't help but feel envious. Who wouldn't want a devoted companion like her?
At that moment, everyone understood.
They realized the profound importance the Emperor held in the Demon Empress's heart.
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