"A year and a half? Are you really planning to invade southward?"

A seemingly casual remark by Ni Liang immediately caught Luo Bingyun's sharp attention, revealing the hidden message within.

Ni Liang hadn't threatened to kill Luo Qingxuan, nor did he intend to force Luo Bingyun to fight desperately, which meant he, or rather the Deserters, had no desire to completely enrage the Profound Moon Sword Sect. However, they wanted to detain Luo Qingxuan to make the sect hesitate.

Thus, the purpose was already quite clear.

Only when the Deserters plan to invade south does such a threat have meaning. After all, if the Profound Moon Sword Sect could be kept neutral or too afraid to intervene fully, the Deserters' chances of breaching Jubei City and infiltrating the Northern Domain would significantly increase.

"I didn't say that; how you choose to interpret it is up to you."

With a smile, Ni Liang's ambiguous statement was less of a denial and more of a prompt for Luo Bingyun to continue thinking along those lines.

Yet, even so, his words still chilled Luo Bingyun to the bone.

If the Deserters were to march south again, the consequences would be too dire. Not to mention how many would die in the Northern Domain if Jubei City fell, the entire structure of the Northern Domain would undergo tremendous change!

The Court would never allow the Northern Domain to fall into the Deserters' hands. Thus, if Jubei City fell, it would definitely lead to the gathering of a large army to counterattack, with the greatest possibility being the deployment of the Changling Army northward. By then, it wouldn't just be about driving the Deserters back to the Extreme North Wilderness; they would also take the opportunity to control the Northern Domain, removing the influence of the Profound Moon Sword Sect.

There were too many changes involved, but none of them would be good news for the Profound Moon Sword Sect.

More importantly, if the Deserters were truly determined to march south, they definitely wouldn't allow her and Luo Qingxuan to easily leave the Extreme North Wilderness.

Indeed!

Normally, even if the Divine Court detected the presence of the Human Race probing into the Extreme North Wilderness, they wouldn't react so quickly, let alone dispatch someone like Ni Liang to take charge!

Unless the Divine Court had already resolved to march south for this battle, and thus seized the opportunity to capture a disciple of the Profound Moon Sword Sect, forcing the sect to hesitate and reducing resistance to this battle.

In this way, unless she was determined to fight her way out at all costs, the Deserters probably wouldn't give her a chance to escape.

But... even if she was willing to risk her life to fight her way out, what about Luo Qingxuan?!

Just now, Xiong Ying and Ni Liang had clearly taken advantage of her unwillingness to let Luo Qingxuan and other Profound Moon Sword Sect disciples fall into danger, deliberately luring her and Luo Qingxuan into the valley!

Now, the valley was filled with Xiong Ying's demon race subordinates, and without her being able to lend a hand, it would be even harder for Luo Qingxuan to fight her way out.

...

"Luo Qingxuan, you hit really hard, I haven't even recovered yet!"

Not far away, Luo Qingxuan sat cross-legged on the ground, her long sword resting on her knees, silently regulating her breath. She didn't know what Xiong Ying and Ni Liang intended to say to her master, but the innumerable demon beasts within the valley also exerted immense pressure on her.

The incessant chattering of Chi Xiao in front of her was especially annoying. If not for Xiong Ying and Ni Liang, she would have already swung her sword to cut down this fool.

Seeing Luo Qingxuan ignoring him, Chi Xiao spoke again, "You're so beautiful, Luo Qingxuan. Why don't you marry me? I've got demon race blood, and if we wed, our future offspring would have Deserter, Human Race, and Demon Race bloodlines..."

Buzz!

Hearing Chi Xiao's endless chatter, Luo Qingxuan was finally enraged, her sword flying off her knees, aiming straight for Chi Xiao's head!

"Damn, you are for real!"

Seeing the sword edge coming, Chi Xiao was startled, hurriedly retreating, while the surrounding demon races rushed out to protect Chi Xiao.

This was Chi Xiao's domain, with at least dozens of demon races around. Once they joined forces, it would be difficult for even Luo Qingxuan to gain any advantage.

"Don't think just because you have a Transformed Great Demon protecting you, I won't dare to kill you!" Eyes cold with murderous intent, Luo Qingxuan said chillingly.

"Luo Qingxuan, you're just one person. None of those useless Profound Moon Sword Sect members dared to come. Even if you risk everything, you won't escape!" Chi Xiao scoffed from behind the other demon races.

He certainly couldn't fight Luo Qingxuan, but as long as he dodged temporarily, waiting for the other demon races to exhaust Luo Qingxuan's strength, he could strike then.

"Who said no one dared to come?"

Almost as Chi Xiao finished speaking, several figures suddenly rushed into the valley, their cold voices echoing.

In an instant, Luo Qingxuan's vision brightened.

From afar, she saw Wang Junze's figure, alongside Chao Pengfei, leading the charge into the valley. The one who had just rebuked Chi Xiao was indeed Wang Junze!

...

"Hmm?"

Simultaneously, Luo Bingyun and Ni Liang also noticed Wang Junze and the others arriving, their eyes revealing some surprise.

Naturally, not all disciples of the Profound Moon Sword Sect were fools. Given that Luo Qingxuan had been missing for so long, they should have realized the terrifying dangers of pursuing into the valley.

Under such circumstances, daring to follow meant they were undoubtedly prepared for a deadly battle.

"Interesting, I underestimated them, but... it doesn't matter." Xiong Ying grinned, still indifferent. "Since they're here, let Chi Xiao fight them."

"It doesn't matter? That's not necessarily true. What if they manage to break out together?"

Slightly squinting her eyes, Luo Bingyun asked softly.

"Elder Luo looks down on me!"

Upon hearing this, Xiong Ying burst into laughter, "In my Bear Valley, there are hundreds of demon races, and a hundred Bear Fighters I personally trained. If they still manage to fight their way out, I'll let you leave, how about that?"

After a pause, Xiong Ying continued, "But, you should know if we truly engage, I can't guarantee how many of these young ones will survive!"

"As long as you two don't interfere, their lives depend on their abilities." Slightly raising an eyebrow, Luo Bingyun replied indifferently.

She certainly knew how dangerous this battle would be, but she couldn't find a better way.

To keep Xiong Ying and Ni Liang occupied was already her limit. In this situation, she could only choose to trust these disciples.

If they indeed failed, it was fate, and dying here together was but destiny.

"Interesting, then let them have a fight!" With a cold sneer, Xiong Ying suddenly ordered, "Kill them all!"

In an instant, all the demon races in the valley moved upon the command, fiercely charging towards Wang Junze and the others.

Suddenly, the demon qi surged, engulfing the entire valley!

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