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Along the way, Qin Yi had captured eleven Great Demons, storing them all within his gourd. The collection included jackals, wolves, tigers, leopards, and various other types.
As they neared the end of this level, Qin Yi's gaze sharpened.
"There!"
"Jiang Qing!"
Not far ahead, Jiang Qing was surrounded by dozens of Great Demons. His figure blurred into countless afterimages that seemed to fill the void, while sword shadows rained down like a storm, stirring the air into rippling waves. By this point, the astonishing Sword Intent emanating from him had become palpable.
"Jiang Qing!" Yue Rouxia cried out anxiously, her heart pounding with worry.
Throughout this level, the number of Demons they had encountered had been noticeably fewer than before. They hadn't understood why until now: it seemed all the Great Demons on this level had converged here.
Jiang Qing, desperately searching for Yue Rouxia within the tower, unleashed his full power as he advanced. Weak demons dared not approach, and he swiftly leaped over them. Upon reaching this level, however, he was met with a coordinated assault by the Great Demons.
A single glance revealed that the corridor ahead was nearly completely occupied by a dense mass of Great Demons, while those behind him snarled and roared menacingly.
"Kill him! All Mount Shu disciples must die!"
Unlike the Demon Spirits Qin Yi had subdued, these demons still possessed their physical forms, boasting formidable strength and capable of unleashing terrifying combat power.
Jiang Qing might not have feared one or two of them, but now he faced an overwhelming number.
Buzz!
Sword Intent surged forth, Jiang Qing's eyes burning crimson as he descended into a frenzied slaughter.
"Sword Control: Demon Subjugation! A single blade transforms into myriad swords!"
With a single slash, countless Heavenly Sword shadows materialized, instantly obliterating the demons before him. Yet more surged forward to replace them.
Trapped within this tower for centuries, even millennia, the demons had gone mad. Now, upon encountering a Mount Shu disciple, they would crush him, even at the cost of their own lives, just to savor a moment of satisfaction. Suppressed and sealed for countless years, their minds had become twisted and deranged.
Huff... huff...
Jiang Qing gasped for breath, his exhaustion evident as he faced the relentless onslaught of powerful demons. His body bore gruesome claw marks, the wounds turning a ghastly purple-blue.
The Demon Prison Tower held only Mount Shu's enemies, and the demons showed him no mercy. Every encounter was a life-or-death struggle!
In such circumstances, Jiang Qing's ability to maintain his composure and conceal any sign of weakness was already remarkable.
But even if he crushed these Demons before him, how long could he endure on the next level? When would he find his wife, Yue Rouxia? And would she still be safe?
These thoughts drove Jiang Qing to the brink of madness, his urgency bordering on frenzy.
His concern wasn't solely for Yue Rouxia's safety; he was acutely aware that she carried their child within her womb.
It was precisely this reason that had compelled him to abandon everything, even defy Mount Shu and risk falling into Kong Lin's trap, to enter the Demon Prison Tower and uncover the truth.
"Rouxia, you must be safe!"
His heart pounded in his chest as Jiang Qing gritted his teeth, his Sword Intent surging around him with unparalleled ferocity.
Just then, a piercing scream erupted from behind the Demons ahead.
"No!"
"Another one's coming!"
"Help! This one's even stronger!"
A violent, domineering Sword Intent, thick with the aura of a sovereign, surged skyward, its terrifying power crushing countless Demon Spirits in an instant. The densely packed passage was instantly cleared, leaving vast swathes of empty space.
Jiang Qing froze, then erupted with joy.
"Senior Martial Uncle!"
He recognized this domineering Sword Intent immediately, it belonged to his revered Senior Martial Uncle.
True to form, a vast array of sword shadows followed closely behind, sweeping away another wave of demons.
Through the passage strode a lone figure, sword in hand, his eyes sharp and his Sword Intent overwhelming, suppressing all before him. With sword-like brows and star-like eyes, his aura was fiercely commanding, it was Qin Yi.
"Jiang Qing, attack from that side! Senior Martial Uncle has come to lend you a hand!" Qin Yi roared, Cangsheng humming and trembling with battle intent.
Seeing Qin Yi, Jiang Qing's emotions stabilized somewhat. He let out a long breath and couldn't help but roar skyward.
"Yes, Senior Martial Uncle!"
Finding a true friend in life is difficult enough, but finding one who will draw their sword to help you in times of crisis is even rarer.
Qin Yi's sudden appearance was like a shot of adrenaline to Jiang Qing's frenzied, desperate heart, calming his mind.
In that moment, the two of them, one in front and one behind, had the Demons trapped between them.
They formed sword fingers, focused their qi, and almost simultaneously roared:
"Sword Controlling Technique!"
Two streaks of sword light shot forth in an instant, circling through the void before them.
Swish! Swish! Swish!
The razor-sharp Sword Artifact instantly severed countless Demon heads, sending them into terrified screams.
But this was far from over. They advanced relentlessly, their auras radiating unparalleled ferocity.
"Myriad Swords Art!"
Another wave of Demons was completely annihilated, leaving behind a trail of mangled corpses in the corridor.
"Heavenly Sword Form!"
Two colossal swords materialized in the air, violently tearing through the void itself. The tower trembled, and the Demon-suppressing Spirit Bell outside clanged incessantly.
Vast swathes of Demon bodies were shredded and pulverized, filling the corridor with a cacophony of wails.
"Too powerful! We can't win! We can't win!"
"So many Demons are dying! Run! Run! Run!"
"This old Demon still wants to live a few more years! I'm out of here!"
With panicked cries, the Demons activated their escape Movement Techniques, transforming into streaks of light as they fled.
Qin Yi's arrival and his alliance with Jiang Qing created an overwhelming force. On Mount Shu, these two were arguably the strongest cultivators aside from Chang Hao himself. The Demons, sensing their imminent doom, lost all courage. Despite their numerical advantage, they dared not continue their rampage.
Within a mere four or five breaths, not a single demon remained between them.
"You're too impulsive, Jiang Qing!" Qin Yi strode forward, his voice stern.
"What's a little impulsiveness for Yue Rouxia? It's you, Senior Martial Uncle, who..." Jiang Qing lowered his head, avoiding Qin Yi's gaze, and turned away with a sigh.
He knew he had acted rashly by storming the Demon Prison Tower, incurring the Sect Lord's wrath, violating Mount Shu's rules, and even forcing his Senior Martial Uncle to intervene, causing immense trouble. His heart was filled with shame.
"Yue Rouxia is safe with me. You can rest assured," Qin Yi said with a helpless smile, stepping aside to reveal the woman behind him.
Jiang Qing's body stiffened. In a flash, he had pulled her into a tight embrace.
"Thank goodness! Thank goodness you're safe! I'm so relieved you're alright!"
"It's wonderful! It's truly wonderful!"
Jiang Qing's words tumbled out incoherently, his entire body trembling with overwhelming emotion.
"Kong Lin tricked you with his schemes. I was never imprisoned in the Demon Prison Tower," Yue Rouxia said, her eyes brimming with tears as she embraced Jiang Qing tightly.
"It doesn't matter anymore," Jiang Qing replied, his voice choked with emotion. "As long as you're safe, that's all that matters."
"Safe!"
Jiang Qing held Yue Rouxia close, his face beaming with joy, though tears streamed down his cheeks.
Qin Yi stood behind them, watching the scene unfold, his heart filled with profound emotion.
He knew that only true and sincere love could create such a moment, a love where each would risk everything for the other, unwilling to bear even the slightest chance of harm befalling their beloved. Jiang Qing was like this, and so was Yue Rouxia.
Even knowing it was a trap, Jiang Qing would willingly step into it for the faintest chance of saving her.
Even if it meant dying together, Yue Rouxia would gladly accept it, her heart overflowing with joy.
This scene was deeply moving, enough to bring tears to one's eyes.
Such genuine love between humans could reach such depths, leading them to pledge their lives to each other!
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