Lately, the Shadow-devouring Demon Insects have been reproducing too quickly, their numbers growing more and more.

Even Shen Xuan found it strenuous.

It's a perfect opportunity to let these Shadow-devouring Demon Insects out to battle.

Weed out the old and the weak, and what's left are the elite.

"How do you have so many Shadow-devouring Demon Insects?"

The Demon Cultivator with the surname Dong was shocked.

Although rare in Liang Country, Shadow-devouring Demon Insects could still be seen.

Some Demon Cultivators secretly raised a few to ambush dark-natured people.

But for someone like Shen Xuan to raise so many Shadow-devouring Demon Insects was extremely rare.

The cultivation of Shadow-devouring Demon Insects required a cultivator's Essence Blood.

To control and bind them, the cultivator had to split their Divine Thought.

Generally, a Foundation Establishment Realm Demon Cultivator can raise two or three hundred Shadow-devouring Demon Insects, reaching their limit.

If the number and grade are too high, they become uncontrollable and prone to backlash.

Right now, there were as many as five thousand Shadow-devouring Demon Insects.

Among them were quite a few of Upper Grade Tier One.

The Demon Cultivator with the surname Dong felt his scalp tingle.

Those dazzling beams of light were actually white bone remains, transformed souls of cultivators he had blood-sacrificed.

They were much stronger than the ordinary souls in a Myriad Souls Banner.

But in the face of such a large number and high-grade Shadow-devouring Demon Insect swarm, they were nothing but delicious delicacies.

As expected.

The Shadow-devouring Demon Insects and the white bone remains barely touched before they excitedly swarmed, extending sharp claws, grabbing bone remains, and biting ferociously.

The Demon Cultivator with the surname Dong repeatedly waved the Demon Light Glaze Umbrella, trying to retrieve the remaining bone remains.

He only managed to retrieve a small fraction, most were smashed and dispersed in the melee with the Shadow-devouring Demon Insects.

Of the five thousand Shadow-devouring Demon Insects, one-tenth was lost.

However, these losses were insignificant to Shen Xuan.

He didn't want to increase the number of Shadow-devouring Demon Insects anymore.

"Hmph!"

The Demon Cultivator with the surname Dong grunted, spinning the Demon Light Glaze Umbrella, countless Evil Qi Black Blades shot towards the Shadow-devouring Demon Insect swarm.

"It's actually a demon treasure that combines offense and defense!"

Shen Xuan stared at the Demon Light Glaze Umbrella, his mind racing with thoughts.

He wasn't too interested in killing that Dongxiu Demon Cultivator.

He had considerable interest in that Demon Light Glaze Umbrella.

It's best not to use Thunder Talismans.

These not only destroy the flesh body of a Demon Cultivator but also storage pouches and demon treasures.

It seems that a repeated use of the [Ice Soul Cold Water Technique] to freeze the demon treasure is a good idea.

While Shen Xuan manipulated the Shadow-devouring Demon Insects to harass the Demon Cultivator with the surname Dong.

He stealthily formed a spell with his hands.

When the time was right, Shen Xuan summoned the Bishui Sword, aiming it at the Flowing Light Glaze Umbrella and shot at top speed.

The Demon Cultivator with the surname Dong was slaughtering the Shadow-devouring Demon Insects, his mind mostly focused on Shen Xuan.

Seeing him summon the Bishui Sword, he shouted, "Speed!"

The Demon Light Glaze Umbrella transformed into a black hill, enveloping his body within.

A "clink" was heard.

Everyone saw.

The Demon Light Glaze Umbrella repelled the Bishui Sword.

However, the Bishui Sword did not return to Shen Xuan's side.

Instead, it transformed into a cyan dragon, circling around, exhaling a breath as cold as ice, completely sealing the black hill in ice.

Shen Xuan was slightly surprised.

Before the battle, the Demon Cultivator with the surname Dong had boasted so beautifully.

Why was he so inadequate in actual combat?

However.

After just a few breaths.

The seemingly ice-sealed black hill suddenly exploded.

The Demon Cultivator with the surname Dong broke through the thick layer of ice, holding onto the Demon Light Glaze Umbrella, and fled in a panic.

"Not bad!"

Shen Xuan complimented once.

He quickly formed a spell with his hands.

"Speed!"

This time, it was over a dozen Dark Ice Fish, fast as lightning, showering down like raindrops, covering the Demon Cultivator with the surname Dong from above.

"I'm not fighting anymore, I concede!"

The Demon Cultivator with the surname Dong shouted while fending off the Dark Ice Fish.

Shen Xuan hadn't gained any advantage, so how could he stop?

Suddenly, the figure of a Shadow Octopus emerged in the void, extending long tentacles, grabbing the Demon Light Glaze Umbrella.

The immense power of the Shadow Octopus pulled the Demon Cultivator with the surname Dong continuously closer.

Simultaneously, several Dark Ice Fish howled as they shot over rapidly.

The Demon Cultivator with the surname Dong was in a fluster.

The demon shield on his body was soon shattered to pieces by the Dark Ice Fish.

No choice.

The Demon Cultivator with the surname Dong cast a resentful glance at Shen Xuan controlling from afar, abandoning the Demon Light Glaze Umbrella, and transformed into a blood shadow, escaping back into his team.

Shen Xuan, with a smile, collected the Demon Light Glaze Umbrella.

At this point, three battles were won, seizing three remarkable demon treasures.

"Fairy Yulan, perhaps you'd like to try?"

Wu Yulan, with a stern face, looked at the four people beside her.

Except for the first Demon Cultivator wielding an axe, the other three all had faces filled with shame.

They had agreed on a one-to-one magical combat, yet the three participated, did not win a single round, and even lost their own demon treasures.

At this moment, Junior Brother Meng's face changed, transmitting a message to Xiao Keyuan.

Shen Xuan's expression also stiffened.

With the [Insight Technique], three cultivators were quickly approaching.

Of considerable strength.

Their auras were murky and slightly odorous, evidently Demon Cultivators!

"Fellow Brother Shen, come back quickly!"

After three back-to-back magical combats, Shen Xuan had the [Self-Healing Technique], and his consumed spiritual power and divine soul could quickly be replenished.

Xiao Keyuan and others were ignorant of this, fearing he'd suffer a loss.

Shen Xuan returned to the team.

"Three Demon Cultivators are coming fast!"

Xiao Keyuan said.

If Shen Xuan hadn't shown his strength, he would have decisively retreated.

Now, after three magical combats, the opponents lost three demon treasures, significantly weakening their strength.

Even though the opponents had reinforcements coming, Xiao Keyuan was not worried.

He and Shen Xuan together could resist these Demon Cultivators for a while.

Only a little over a hundred breaths were needed for the Cyan Cloud Sect's spaceship to arrive.

He wanted to see if Wu Yulan would keep her promise, order the Demon Cultivators to retreat, and give up some territory.

Soon, accompanied by the sound of breaking through the air, three Demon Cultivators joined Wu Yulan.

The leading person was the recently famous Nangong Guang.

Shen Xuan took one look and recognized that this man was the "Murong Jun" from many years ago.

Xiao Keyuan pondered, secretly on guard, cupped his fists, and asked Wu Yulan's side, "Wu Yulan, you lost the magical combat, what more do you have to say?"

Wu Yulan and Nangong Guang exchanged a glance.

"Fellow Daoist Xiao, Fellow Daoist Shen, please wait a moment. Yulan and Mr. Nangong need to discuss something."

After speaking, they didn't wait for Xiao Keyuan's response.

Wu Yulan said to Nangong Guang, "Mr. Nangong, these two are..."

"Come, let me introduce you all. This is..."

As he was speaking.

Nangong Guang's sleeve suddenly flashed with a cold light, and an extremely thin Blood Demon Saber swept out from within his sleeve.

The demon cultivator being introduced was caught off guard.

He was dazzled by Wu Yulan's dazzling beauty.

Before he could react, there was a chill at his throat, and his head flew high into the air.

Nangong Guang's strike was so fast, he didn't even have time to self-destruct.

The other demon cultivator who came with him was immediately stunned.

Wu Yulan gave him a charming smile.

As if spring had returned to the earth, or a dream blossomed.

The demon cultivator just stiffened slightly.

When he came to his senses and broke through the shackles of his body being charmed by the Charm Technique.

A Sealing Spirit Talisman was pasted onto his Dantian.

Immediately, a pair of the Female and Male Demon Swords flashed before his eyes.

With a gentle twist, his head was severed from his neck.

The swords then whirled around and pierced his heart.

In the blink of an eye, the two Middle Stage Foundation Establishment Demon Cultivators brought by Nangong Guang were sneak attacked by him and Wu Yulan, killed with one strike.

Not to mention the four demon cultivators by Wu Yulan's side, even Xiao Keyuan and others were left dumbfounded.

Hadn't the magical combat just concluded, and now the demon cultivators were already having internal strife?

Shen Xuan was equally secretly shocked.

Judging from Nangong Guang and Wu Yulan's actions, the two were clearly much stronger than demon cultivators of the same level.

Even if they didn't ambush, they could easily kill.

It would just take a bit more effort.

On the other side.

The four demon cultivators with the surname Dong looked livid.

At this moment, they realized that Wu Yulan, who always smiled as if she was a fairy descended to the mortal world, seemed to have ulterior motives.

"Saintess Yulan, Saint Child Nangong, what are you doing!"

Nangong Guang smiled and explained, "Brother Dong, fellow brothers. These two have betrayed the Sect. I and Junior Sister Yulan were ordered by our master to lure them here and clean up the sect."

The four demon cultivators glanced at each other, instinctively stepping back a few paces to distance themselves from Nangong Guang.

Three of them had already lost their handy demon treasures.

Only the ax-wielding demon cultivator could still put up some resistance.

"What, you can't even trust Yulan?"

Wu Yulan frowned slightly, as if greatly saddened.

She raised her delicate hand, waved it lightly, as if brushing away dust.

"If that's the case, then you all, go die!"

As soon as the words fell.

The four demon cultivators' bodies suddenly shone brilliantly.

On their magic robes, a strange array of patterns lit up, like flowing water, firmly binding the four together.

"Damn! Water Curtain Flowing Cloud Array! When did you set it up?"

The demon cultivator with the surname Dong's expression changed dramatically.

With a wave of his hand, a Demon Blood Blade appeared, which he swung forcefully, trying to cut through the restraints of the Water Curtain Flowing Cloud Array.

Unfortunately, it was too late.

"Slash!"

With Nangong Guang's shout, the Blood Demon Saber shot out from his sleeve, transforming into a streak of blood light, agile as a swimming dragon, its blade's hum soul-capturing.

In the next instant.

A blood line appeared on the demon cultivator Dong's neck, suddenly draining all his strength.

He couldn't even self-destruct, as his magic power was bound by the Water Curtain Flowing Cloud Array, rendering it impossible.

The demon cultivators with the surnames Yao and Fan didn't even have time to summon their spare demon treasures before Nangong Guang's Blood Demon Saber decapitated them.

Only the ax-wielding demon cultivator managed to block a strike with his giant ax, his face turned pale.

At that moment, he clearly understood that Wu Yulan and Nangong Guang teamed up to annihilate them completely.

"Wu Yulan, Nangong Guang, how dare you try to use our essence blood to perform a blood-sacrifice on the demon bodies!"

Nangong Guang laughed, "Now you realize, you're not too ignorant!"

"Wu Yulan, why is he unscathed?"

Wu Yulan gently covered her mouth and laughed, "He won the magical combat before the array, so naturally, he is unscathed."

"Ah! Indeed, it caused me quite a bit of extra effort!"

Nangong Guang raised his fingers like a sword and pointed several times towards the Blood Demon Saber.

The Blood Demon Saber grew even brighter, its blade glow dazzling, surrounding the ax-wielding demon cultivator, its movements exceedingly intricate.

The ax-wielding demon cultivator only blocked a few strikes before he could no longer resist, attempting to flee.

Unfortunately, he was secretly bound by an array from Wu Yulan, his body technique stalled, presenting a flaw for Nangong Guang to exploit.

With a swift flash of the blade, it penetrated through the space between his giant ax.

His body was then split in two from right to left, collapsing instantly.

"Is the play over?"

Xiao Keyuan asked grimly, looking at Wu Yulan and Nangong Guang.

At this point, he understood.

He had become a cover for them to ambush their fellow demon cultivators of the same sect.

Nangong Guang didn't answer Xiao Keyuan.

Instead, he looked at Shen Xuan, clasping his fists in salute.

"Nangong Guang, greets Talisman Master Shen. It's been many years, and Talisman Master Shen's demeanor remains unchanged!"

Shen Xuan nodded.

But his eyes were locked onto Wu Yulan.

Though Nangong Guang's sword techniques were intricate, they didn't concern him.

What truly made him wary was Wu Yulan's mastery in arrays.

Being able to unknowingly trap others within an array.

Such cultivation techniques were truly marvelous!

At present, Wu Yulan hadn't had time to set up an array in this area.

But nearby, Wu Yulan must have left some preparations, setting up a killing array in advance.

Perhaps this was the reason the two of them were fearless of Shen Xuan and others, daring to slaughter the demon cultivators of the same sect.

"Wu Yulan, Nangong Guang! Before Shen's very eyes, you two commit a mass slaughter, yet you also wish for Shen to take the blame for you!"

"Do you not regard Shen at all!"

Shen Xuan said coldly.

As his words fell.

Thousands of Shadow-devouring Demon Insects buzzed, encircling the two.

The Golden Claw Divine Eagle circled above their heads.

The Shadow Octopus revealed its form, seven tentacles continuously extending, eager to act.

The Silver-winged Python hid in the clouds, extending its snake head, flicking its tongue, ready to strike from above at any moment.

Additionally.

Nine upper-grade Thunder Talismans appeared before Shen Xuan.

Arranged in order, moving with no wind.

The thick thunderous aura they exuded was terrifying.

Seemingly ready to fight at the slightest disagreement.

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