Above the hillside, two figures rapidly crisscrossed, various Martial Arts and Demonic Techniques flying everywhere.
Terrifying True Essence Qi permeated the air, and powerful pressure enveloped the entire area.
Li Xuanxiao was inwardly shocked, but how could the New Demon Emperor not be shocked?
In its nearly hundred years of demonic life, the few times it had encountered such powerful Human Race Martial Artists, they had, without exception, all come from the Upper Kingdom.
Other Martial Artists found it difficult to fight on par with it.
Once its lightning techniques were unleashed, they inherently carried paralyzing and Qi-extinguishing effects. After a few rounds, the opponent would be weakened to less than half their combat power.
No matter how strong you were, you'd eventually fall!
Yet, Li Xuanxiao was able to battle it for hundreds of rounds without falling into a disadvantage!
The feeling it got from him was no different from those Martial Artists from the Upper Kingdom!
However, the Upper Kingdom was more than 108,000 li away from this place, so how could Li Xuanxiao be an Upper Kingdom Martial Artist?
Could someone actually grow to such a level in such a barren land?
What a freak!
The New Demon Emperor marveled inwardly, but also grew increasingly expectant.
The stronger Li Xuanxiao was, the greater the benefits to itself after devouring him!
With this thought, its greed intensified, and its moves became utterly vicious and fatal!
After Li Xuanxiao noticed the opponent's greed and eagerness, he, on the contrary, was no longer in a hurry.
Now, on Human Race territory, the longer they dragged it out, the more advantageous it would be for him.
As time passed, the New Demon Emperor would feel increasing pressure, which would lead to mistakes in its actions, revealing flaws.
That would be his chance to strike!
The myriad stars appeared behind him, countless saber lights like falling stars, the Milky Way pouring down.
The saber lights were extremely fast and numerous, striking at the New Demon Emperor from all directions with astonishing momentum.
Many Martial Artists standing far away, not daring to approach, looked on and let out exclamations of awe.
Li Xuanxiao and the New Demon Emperor's battle fully demonstrated to them what a confrontation between a top-tier Human Race Martial Artist and a top-tier demon was like!
Such a battle was beyond the imagination of Martial Artists like them, who were primarily in the Xuan Realm, before this.
The saber lights scattered across the sky like myriad stars, and the rolling thunder pouring down like a waterfall...
Even a single one flying towards them would be impossible for them to resist.
Too strong!
Both Li Xuanxiao and that New Demon Emperor, truly, were too strong!
In the pupils of many Martial Artists, Li Xuanxiao's saber-wielding figure was reflected, their eyes revealing a look of hope and yearning.
It wasn't the first time Li Xuanxiao used Starfall Chasing Shadow Blade.
This top-tier Mystic Realm Martial Art, which could be described as a dimensionality reduction strike against other demons, was only slightly troublesome for the New Demon Emperor.
The battle had now shifted from a contest of exquisite Martial Arts and Demonic Techniques to a competition of Cultivation Technique grades.
From initially wanting to eliminate each other within a few moves, it slowly turned into a protracted battle of True Essence reserves, quality, and sustained deployment, both wanting to wear the other down.
Li Xuanxiao was not flustered at all. Not only had he mastered Heavenly Origin Marvelous Martial Art to the Transcendent stage, but even the Mysterious - Lotus Sutra had reached Minor Achievement.
One was a top-tier Mystic Realm Cultivation Technique from the Royal City Armory, and the other was a top-tier Mystic Realm Cultivation Technique deduced by the System.
With these two exquisite Mystic Realm Cultivation Techniques as his foundation, his True Essence was far more abundant than that of ordinary Martial Artists!
Normally, both Human Race and Demon Race would only Cultivate one Cultivation Technique, after all, their time, lifespan, and energy were limited.
Specializing in one was the choice of most Human Race and Demon Race.
Clearly, Li Xuanxiao was not among the majority.
If conditions allowed, he truly wanted to Cultivate dozens or even a hundred of them.
By that time, his True Essence could truly be said to be endless and continuous!
Unfortunately, conditions did not allow it.
No!
Wait a minute!
It might not be impossible!
He once browsed Buddhist Dharma scriptures in the Jingtu Temple Scripture Pavilion. With just 100,000 books, he obtained three different Buddhist Dharma.
Ancient Subtle Life Lotus
Buddha's Illuminating Lamp Seal
Pure Lotus Flower
A small Jingtu Temple could yield three Profound Realm Martial Arts; wouldn't a large temple be heaven-defying?
Li Xuanxiao suddenly thought of a good place!
Fanyin Temple!
Fanyin Temple, located on the large mountain near the Royal City, was the largest temple within the entire Dayu Dynasty!
How many scriptures and Buddhist Dharma would its Scripture Pavilion hold?
How many different Buddhist Path Martial Arts could he obtain from it?
Perhaps...
There might even be Origin Realm Cultivation Techniques and Martial Arts!
With this thought, Li Xuanxiao almost urgently wanted to make a trip to Fanyin Temple.
Damn it, why did I only think of this now, really!
Once this matter is settled, I must go to Fanyin Temple!
Go, go, go!
As time passed, the New Demon Emperor gradually became agitated, and its True Qi inexplicably became somewhat unstable.
Li Xuanxiao was like a bottomless pool, his True Essence still so Xuan and solid after fighting for so long.
The New Demon Emperor grew more and more alarmed as it fought. If this continued, it would truly perish here.
Such intense battle repercussions could not possibly go unnoticed by the Grey-Clothed Martial Artists.
They were most likely already on their way!
By then, it would truly be a turtle in a jar!
Anxiousness rising in its heart, the New Demon Emperor immediately disregarded True Essence consumption and fully activated various lightning techniques.
Its figure also moved like lightning, launching fierce attacks on Li Xuanxiao from various angles and directions!
The pressure suddenly increased, and sweat began to seep from Li Xuanxiao's forehead.
After fighting for so long, this New Demon Emperor was still so fierce?
Mirage Mist reappeared, and his figure hid within it. Although it couldn't completely block damage, it could significantly reduce it.
Another lightning waterfall descended, scattering all the Mirage Mist.
Li Xuanxiao's figure vanished again on the spot.
The New Demon Emperor snorted, 'Again with the old tricks!'
It immediately shifted its attention to its surroundings.
However, this time, Li Xuanxiao didn't dodge at all, directly attacking head-on!
The New Demon Emperor smiled, 'He's starting to fight completely wildly.'
Whether it defended or dodged, it could easily resolve this attack.
It shook its head, mobilizing its True Essence to make a move.
But suddenly, it felt its True Essence within its body become stagnant!
Whether it was counterattacking, defending, or escaping, none of its Demonic Techniques or lightning techniques could be unleashed!
What's going on!?
The abnormality in its body caused a greater panic to surge within it, but Li Xuanxiao would not explain to it.
The blue-glowing Jingting Saber once again pierced through its body!
And this time, it wasn't an afterimage!
Large gouts of fresh blood splattered across the sky. The New Demon Emperor was incredibly alarmed; in that instant, it was completely unable to mobilize its own True Essence!
Severely wounded by a single strike, fresh blood continuously flowed from the penetrating wound.
Its aura visibly weakened, and the New Demon Emperor's face showed horror: "You, who exactly are you? Are you a Martial Artist from the Upper Kingdom?"
What Upper Kingdom, Lower Kingdom, he didn't understand.
Li Xuanxiao ignored it. The myriad stars once again emerged, countless saber lights poised to strike.
"Atone for your actions, New Demon Emperor!"
Countless saber lights rained down, following its shadow, all striking towards the New Demon Emperor.
The New Demon Emperor propped up a Demonic Technique barrier and frantically retreated and fled.
However, the True Essence within its body was now increasingly sluggish, and its physical injuries also made it difficult to perform high-load evasive maneuvers.
After fleeing two li, the New Demon Emperor was caught by the myriad saber lights, directly turned into a hedgehog, and smashed to the ground from high in the sky.
The System did not pop up a kill notification, so Li Xuanxiao immediately pursued.
He looked at the New Demon Emperor lying on the ground, its aura completely chaotic and out of control.
"Li Xuanxiao, my mark has been placed on your body. My Family will not let you go! Even if you are an Upper Kingdom Martial Artist, you will be hunted to the ends of the earth!"
Family?
Li Xuanxiao shook his head: "Why waste words? Even if I don't kill you, will your clansmen from the Myriad Demon Nation let my Dayu go?"
The New Demon Emperor sneered: "The Myriad Demon Nation is nothing! I was just temporarily staying there. Any elder from my Family can wipe out the Myriad Demon Nation! It seems you truly aren't an Upper Kingdom Martial Artist, heh! To think I would ultimately die at the hands of a Martial Artist from a backwater place, how ironic!"
After saying this, the New Demon Emperor's pupils gradually dilated, the last spark of life in its eyes vanished, and its aura completely fell silent.
Its body also slowly transformed into its true form.
A sheep's head, wolf's hooves, a rounded crown, a body with five colors, and a height of one zhang and two chi.
Li Xuanxiao's eyes suddenly widened. The New Demon Emperor was actually an ancient mythical creature—a Qilin! ( ˶°ㅁ°) !!