Guo Xingyue released his spiritual sense and scanned the four demonic cultivators who were rapidly approaching: one at the early stage of the Deity Separation realm, two at the middle stage of the Soul Emergence realm, and one at the later stage of the Nascent Soul realm. He pondered in his heart how to annihilate the approaching ones in one fell swoop. Setting up an array was clearly not possible in time. Although with his cultivation level, defeating these demonic cultivators was not a problem, but it was rather difficult to ensure that none escaped. These four demonic cultivators should not know that he was nearby. They were only coming to check on the situation of the one undergoing tribulation. Otherwise, those who came would definitely not be of such low cultivation levels. But if they were allowed to escape, Sheng Zheng's identity as a cultivator would be completely exposed. And with Sheng Zheng by his side, he would be unable to escape the pursuit of powerful demonic cultivators. In any case, he had to act quickly and annihilate the approaching ones in one go.
Watching the approaching demonic cultivators, Guo Xingyue had an idea. He had demonic energy within him. And with the spiritual sense level of these demonic cultivators, they could not see through his cultivation level at all. Why not pretend to be a demonic cultivator and wait for them to let down their guard before launching a surprise attack. Having made up his mind, Guo Xingyue released the flying sword within his body and stuck it close to his back. (The materials used for the magic tools of cultivators and the demonic artifacts of demonic cultivators are different, and the energy they contain is also different, so they are easily distinguishable.) Then he activated his true essence and fully mobilized the demonic energy within his true essence to make himself look like a powerful demonic cultivator.
Guo Xingyue flew towards the four demonic cultivators and shouted, "Who are you? How dare you spy on my disciple's tribulation? Are you looking for death?" The four approaching demonic cultivators felt a powerful aura pressing towards them. They hurriedly stopped. With a spiritual sense scan, they found that they could not see through Guo Xingyue's cultivation level at all. They could only feel the powerful fluctuation of demonic energy coming from Guo Xingyue. The four demonic cultivators looked at each other. The demonic cultivator at the Deity Separation stage stepped forward and saluted Guo Xingyue, saying, "Junior Yang Lingyu of the Beiluo Sect greets senior. We were ordered to come and investigate. We didn't know it was senior's disciple undergoing tribulation. We have offended you. Please forgive us. May I ask senior's honorable name and which sect's elder are you? So that I can report back to my sect's leader, Grand Master Luo Lin."
Demonic cultivators have always been ruthless and merciless in their actions. This demonic cultivator at the Deity Separation stage was afraid that Guo Xingyue would be unfavorable to them. So he quickly brought up the leading figure in the demonic cultivation world, Luo Lin. It was somewhat like using someone powerful as a shield. Guo Xingyue naturally understood the other party's meaning and found it secretly amusing. But he said, "Oh, so you are a disciple of Brother Luo. I haven't seen Brother Luo for a long time. How is he now?" When the demonic cultivator heard Guo Xingyue's tone, it seemed that he no longer had hostility towards them. Secretly relieved, he replied, "My sect leader is in the city. Does senior have an acquaintance with my sect leader?" Guo Xingyue said casually, "Haha, not really an acquaintance. We have fought a few times. He didn't win, and I didn't lose either. In this way, we got to know each other. Out of his respect, he calls me elder brother."
These demonic cultivators, upon hearing that this person in front of them was their sect leader's elder brother, dared not question Guo Xingyue's background any further. Yang Lingyu hurriedly saluted Guo Xingyue and said, "My sect leader is in the city. Does senior want to meet with my sect leader?"
Guo Xingyue chuckled and said, "I was just about to pay him a visit. You go back first and inform him. I will check on my disciple's situation and then go."
Yang Lingyu bowed and said, "May I ask senior's name? So that I can report to my sect leader."
"Oh, I have no sect and I am used to being free. Just say Yan Beijiang has come. Brother Luo will naturally understand."
"Senior Yan, we will go and inform my sect leader now. Senior, please do as you please." After Yang Lingyu and the other three bowed and saluted, they turned around and were about to fly towards the city of Qiyuan. As soon as they turned around, a brilliant sword light suddenly shot out from behind them. Yang Lingyu didn't even have time to think about dodging before his demonic infant was pierced. He died immediately. His body fell from the air and shattered. Another demonic cultivator at the middle stage of the Soul Emergence realm was also seriously injured by this sword strike. The body of a demonic cultivator is extremely strong. After this sword pierced through Yang Lingyu's body, its speed and power were somewhat weakened and it failed to kill another demonic cultivator again. Although Guo Xingyue killed Yang Lingyu, who had the highest cultivation level, he did not achieve the goal of killing two people in one stroke. That seriously injured demonic cultivator was not dead but his injuries were extremely severe. He was unable to fly anymore and swayed and fell to the ground.
Guo Xingyue ignored the demonic cultivator who had landed. (Anyway, this person was seriously injured and couldn't escape.) He beckoned and summoned the flying sword into his hand. Looking at the two panicked demonic cultivators in front of him, he gave a cold smile. With a hand seal, the flying sword turned into a golden light and shot towards the two demonic cultivators. Only then did these two demonic cultivators realize that Guo Xingyue was the cultivator they had been searching for for more than a hundred years. They hurriedly released their demonic artifacts to counterattack Guo Xingyue's flying sword. However, the difference in strength between the two sides was too great. It was also a surprise attack. Moreover, the grade of their demonic artifacts was only medium-grade. How could they withstand Guo Xingyue's attack? With two loud bangs, the demonic artifacts of the two demonic cultivators were shattered by Guo Xingyue's flying sword. Immediately, their demonic infants were shaken and they vomited blood. And the flying sword still relentlessly shot towards the two. The demonic cultivator at the middle stage of the Nascent Soul realm didn't even have time to dodge before being pierced by the flying sword. His body fell from the air with a rain of blood. And the demonic cultivator at the middle stage of the Soul Emergence realm, after all, had a higher cultivation level. Although he was also injured, it was not too serious. Without caring about his companions, he quickly flew towards the city of Qiyuan. While flying, he also took out a communication jade slip, planning to call for reinforcements. But how could Guo Xingyue let him succeed? With a teleportation, he blocked in front of him. The flying sword in his hand turned into a golden light and pierced through this person's demonic infant.
After dealing with Yang Lingyu and the other three, Guo Xingyue turned around and searched for the injured demonic cultivator who had landed. But he found that this person was holding Sheng Zheng with one hand and holding a flying sword against Sheng Zheng's dantian with the other hand. Looking at Guo Xingyue who was descending from the air, he shouted, "Don't come over, or I will kill him."
Although this demonic cultivator was seriously injured, he was still at the middle stage of the Soul Emergence realm. He was also cunning. As soon as he saw Guo Xingyue's fierce attacks, he knew that his only chance to escape was to capture Sheng Zheng, who had just undergone tribulation, and use Sheng Zheng's life to threaten Guo Xingyue. Sheng Zheng was only at the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm. And because he was seriously injured after undergoing tribulation, how could he be a match for this person? After just a few moves, he was captured. His Nascent Soul was sealed by demonic energy and he didn't even have the ability to commit suicide.
As soon as Guo Xingyue saw Sheng Zheng fall into the enemy's hands, he was secretly anxious. But he said, "Hmph, trying to threaten me with a hostage? Ha, ha, too stupid. I have countless disciples. Losing one is nothing. Today, you can't escape. Let the person go, and I can give you a good death. Otherwise, I will refine your demonic infant alive and make you never be reborn."