"Splat!"

Yun Ying spat a mouthful of blood into the sky; his body was incinerated by Demon Emperor Lietian’s Fiery Flame Divine Spear, and his Divine Soul was directly devoured by Strangulation.

Truly both body and soul were annihilated, dead and pathless!

After devouring Yun Ying’s Divine Soul, Strangulation was still not satisfied and turned its attention to the soul of the black sword.

At this moment, the soul of the black sword was engaged in a fierce battle with the Dragon Soul.

Though the black sword’s physical body had been destroyed, only his soul remained.

However, he was, after all, a Half-step Mahayana Divine Monarch, a starved camel is yet bigger than a horse.

For a while, the Dragon Soul was indeed unable to do anything to him!

But when Strangulation joined the fray, she teamed up with the Dragon Soul and promptly suppressed the soul of the black sword.

Seeing the opportunity had ripened, Li Chen summoned the Jiuzhou Divine Tripod, enclosing the soul of the black sword within, intending to thoroughly incinerate it inside the tripod.

Realizing there was no hope of escape, the black sword, with a fierce countenance, howled hysterically, "Li Chen, you’d better let me go. Otherwise, my master will never let you off, will never let you off..."

Li Chen’s eyes pierced through, coldly chuckling.

"Even if I let you go, your master won’t let me off. And don’t worry, I believe it won’t be long before your master comes down to accompany you!"

After saying this, he no longer waited for the black sword to respond; he swept his sleeve, collected the Jiuzhou Divine Tripod, and prepared to slowly refine him.

Yun Ying and the black sword died one after another!

Old Demon Ouyang and Fire Wolf, seeing the tide had turned, instantly lost their fighting spirit, each scurrying away like mourning dogs.

Little Demon Immortal intercepted Old Demon Ouyang, using the Magical Treasure Lotus Platform to trap him.

Then, she swiftly swung her sword, piercing through him on the spot.

Ximen Qingxue blocked Blood Sword Scholar, unleashing an Ice Dragon Roar, freezing him instantly, turning him into blood water.

Zhao Yuqing confronted Heixi Taoist; Moonlight Slash emerged, splitting him in half, with the blackened heart jumping out of his chest, utterly revolting.

As for Fire Wolf, after Yun Ying was devoured by Strangulation, he already knew the tide had turned, intending to sneak away amidst the chaos.

Unfortunately, he was caught by Demon Emperor Lietian, and the Fiery Flame Divine Spear thrust forward, incinerating his body to ashes on the spot.

Jian Hee’s two disciples, Hei Xin and Heu Lei, were successively killed by Lian Hongshang and the newly appointed Sect Leader of Heavenly Dao Academy, Weisheng, dead and pathless.

Thus, the remnants of Heavenly Sword Mountain were utterly annihilated!

The True Immortal Alliance centered around it also ceased to exist.

As for the Star Destruction Alliance, established less than half a year ago, it was even more of a joke, collapsing and vanishing into ashes.

In this battle, the Jiuzhou Alliance achieved a great victory.

The demon forces led by the remnants of Heavenly Sword Mountain and Heavenly Demon Sect were completely annihilated.

Li Chen’s prestige reached an unprecedented height in this battle.

This brought about a clear understanding among cultivators whose cultivation had rapidly surged due to the spiritual power revival on Earth over the past decade.

Your grandfather is always your grandfather, there’s no defying it!

Due to the annihilation of formidable foes, the cultivators of Jiuzhou Alliance were overwhelmed with excitement.

However, as the person involved, Li Chen didn’t show any signs of joy; instead, his expression grew increasingly grave.

In the eyes of Jiuzhou Alliance’s cultivators, Heavenly Demon Sect and these demon forces were major threats.

But in Li Chen’s eyes, at best, they were merely a bunch of ants; no matter how they stirred, they couldn’t cause any waves.

What genuinely unsettled him were threats from outer space.

Specifically, those from the master of the black sword and Yun Ying, God Monarch Yunlong.

And also the Dinosaur Clan.

These were the truly significant threats that kept him awake at night!

After the battle, the cleanup work was handed over to several Elders of the Jiuzhou Alliance.

Li Chen, alone, went to the highest peak of the desolate mountain, gazing up at the starry sky.

The brighter the stars shone, the more grave and uneasy his expression became.

Lian Hongshang, keenly perceptive, noticed something troubling Li Chen’s mind, and quietly walked over.

She stood beside Li Chen for a long while before softly calling him.

"Chen!"

Li Chen looked at Lian Hongshang, flashed a slight smile at her.

"Hongshang, why did you come?"

Lian Hongshang nestled in Li Chen’s arms and smiled softly at him.

"Chen, do you have something on your mind?"

Li Chen knew he couldn’t hide it from her, so he didn’t conceal it, merely nodded slightly.

Lian Hongshang extended her finger, as white as scallions, pointing at the starry sky, asking, "Are you worried about enemies from there?"

Li Chen nodded again.

Lian Hongshang gently clasped Li Chen’s hand tightly in her palm.

"Chen, no matter how strong the enemies are, whatever the future may hold, I will stay with you, unwavering!"

Hearing Lian Hongshang’s words, a warm stream surged in Li Chen’s heart.

He reached out to pinch Lian Hongshang’s fair cheek, feigning a relaxed demeanor: "Hongshang, don’t worry, nothing will happen. As long as they dare to come, no matter who, no matter how strong, this will be their burial place!"

Hearing Li Chen’s confident and resolute words, Lian Hongshang smiled, as beautiful as a blooming flower.

Li Chen saw Lian Hongshang’s lips, dewy and red, and gently kissed them.

Lian Hongshang gently closed her eyes, seemingly somewhat nervous, with her long lashes blinking involuntarily.

Though it wasn’t the first time she shared intimacy with Li Chen, ever since Li Chen left Earth, it had been ten years; deep inside, she still felt a bit nervous and indescribably joyful.

Yet just as Li Chen intended to go further, suddenly a rustling sound came from the bushes.

Li Chen’s brows furrowed, he immediately stopped and shouted urgently.

"Who’s there, come out now!"

Before Li Chen’s words were finished, Ximen Qingxue stealthily stood up.

Seeing Ximen Qingxue, Li Chen’s brows slightly furrowed.

"Qingxue, why are you here?"

Ximen Qingxue’s face was full of embarrassment, wishing to find a crack to hide in immediately.

Her fair fingers intertwined, blushing, she stammered: "I, I, I came to find Sister Hongshang!"

At this moment, Lian Hongshang’s pretty face was flushed red, almost dripping blood, even the roots of her ears were burning hot, seemingly ready to burst into flames.

Out of girlish shyness, she instinctively broke free from Li Chen’s embrace, blushed, and ran away.

Li Chen, seeing his moment interrupted, felt somewhat vexed.

But he couldn’t be angry with Ximen Qingxue, so he stood with hands behind his back, maintaining an air of carefree elegance, and began enjoying the moon.

Lian Hongshang ran off, but Ximen Qingxue remained standing, blinking her lively big eyes, unwaveringly gazing at Li Chen.

"Wow, so handsome!"

At the sight of Li Chen’s sharply defined profile, she cupped her hands on her cheeks, acting infatuated.

Li Chen, seeing Ximen Qingxue’s infatuation again, furrowed his brows slightly and asked, "Qingxue, didn’t you have something to discuss with Hongshang?"

Upon hearing Li Chen’s words, Ximen Qingxue hurriedly wiped the drool from her mouth and spoke earnestly, "Yes, but I forgot what it was!"

While speaking, she patted her little head to express her poor memory.

Li Chen was utterly speechless with such a silly yet adorable Ximen Qingxue, but there was nothing he could do about it.

At this moment, Ximen Qingxue blinked her lively eyes again and asked earnestly, "Brother Li Chen, do you still remember the promise you made to me?"