In the distance, the Blazing Sun Elder and the Cloud Sword Elder seemed to have also been infected by the atmosphere, standing up resolutely.
"Lin Xuan, this old bone of mine will accompany you to the end!"
Although they had their grievances with the Imperial Academy, when faced with the grave matter of the Demon Noble wanting to kill the students, they chose to set aside their differences and join forces against the enemy.
The Blazing Sun Elder wielded a crimson long spear, flames swirling around him as if he were a blazing sun. He concentrated his vitality into the spear and swung it toward the Demon Noble.
The Cloud Sword Elder summoned a blue long sword, its blade flickering with lightning, resembling a graceful dragon. His figure was elusive, like a ghost, as he leaped forward and aimed his sword at the Demon Noble's eyes.
Three fierce attacks struck like three enraged dragons against the chest of the Demon Noble. Golden light, blazing flames, and flashing lightning intertwined, erupting in a dazzling display accompanied by a deafening roar that echoed through the valley.
However, this earth-shattering combined assault only left a faint burn mark on the chest of the Demon Noble.
The Demon Noble looked down at the mark on his chest and then threw his head back in wild laughter, filled with disdain and mockery.
"I have stood for ten thousand years; if I had not been sealed and asleep for so long, how could I be harmed by mere Xuan Gang cultivators? You seek death!"
His laughter abruptly ceased as a fierce light flashed in his eyes. With a casual wave of his hand, seemingly effortless, a rolling palm wind contained destructive power that could obliterate everything in its path.
Black Demonic Energy surged like a giant wave, bringing an overwhelming sense of suffocation as it instantly engulfed Lin Xuan, Blazing Sun Elder, and Cloud Sword Elder.
Pfft!
The three of them simultaneously spat out blood, flying backward like kites with severed strings before crashing to the ground. The Demonic Energy invaded their bodies, wantonly destroying their meridians and rendering them instantly powerless in battle.
Even someone as strong as Mystic Boundary appeared as weak as an infant before this Demon Noble.
Seeing the three fallen figures, despair filled the hearts of the remaining students. If even the Three Elders together could not harm the Demon Noble in the slightest, how could they—lower-level disciples—possibly resist?
At that moment, one student from the Imperial Academy mustered his courage and shouted toward the distant crowd from Holy Spirit Palace: "Elder Lengyue, please come help us!"
All eyes turned to Elder Lengyue, hoping that this powerful figure from Holy Spirit Palace would lend assistance. After all, Holy Spirit Palace was known to be among the strongest of the four great powers.
As an elder of Holy Spirit Palace, Leng Yue's cultivation was also formidable.
If she could take action, perhaps there would still be a glimmer of hope for everyone. Leng Yue stood quietly, her gaze flickering as she fixed her eyes on Chen Ming beside her.
At that moment, Chen Ming wore a sinister smile at the corner of his mouth. In the next instant, he shot forward, his sword transforming into a beam of cold light that instantly pierced the throat of the Rescue Student.
The student’s eyes widened in disbelief, filled with shock as blood gushed from his neck, staining the ground red. He could not comprehend why Chen Ming, a fellow human, would strike down one of his own kind with such malice.
This scene left everyone present dumbfounded. The surviving students from the Three Major Forces looked at Chen Ming, their eyes filled with shock and boiling anger.
You actually helped the demons kill our kind?
Chen Ming let out a cold laugh, moving like a specter as he swung his sword repeatedly, each strike claiming another life.
What does it matter if I kill you? As long as you’re dead, who will know I assisted the Demon Lord?
Chen Ming's betrayal plunged the already desperate crowd into deeper panic. They scattered in all directions but could not escape Chen Ming's relentless pursuit.
Chen Li shielded Shen Qingyue behind him, feeling utterly powerless as he watched the bloody scene unfold before them. He gripped an ordinary spirit sword tightly but dared not make a rash move. With his current strength, he could not stop them.
Brother, what should we do? Shen Qingyue's voice was filled with urgency.
Chen Li took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down. In his heart, he continuously summoned the Thunderous Divine Beast.
Hedgehog, quickly summon the beast horde!
At that moment, the Demon Noble's gaze fell upon them, a glimmer of pride flashing in his eyes.
Insignificant ants!
As he spoke, he prepared to move towards them. But before he could act, Chen Ming bent slightly and said first: Welcome back, Heavenly Pillar Demon Lord! However, this brat is mine to deal with!
As he spoke, black ghostly light flickered in Chen Ming's eyes, appearing particularly eerie and mysterious.
The Demon Lord's eyes flickered with surprise and excitement. "Demon Prince? You are the Demon Prince?"
Chen Ming replied, but his gaze was already locked onto Chen Li and Shen Qingyue.
"You can't escape!"
Chen Li looked at Chen Ming's smug expression, his heart burning with anger, but he had to admit that he was no match for Chen Ming at this moment. He never expected that Chen Ming would have ties to the demon race. If such shocking news were to spread, it would surely cause turmoil among the four major factions!
Who would have thought that the extraordinarily talented genius Chen Ming was actually the Demon Prince of the demon race?
Now, with Mystic Boundary Cultivators protecting him and having unleashed hidden Demonic Energy, even he dared not confront Chen Ming head-on. Not to mention, there was a powerful Demon Noble lurking nearby, watching closely.
"Chen Li, blame your fate! You gave me the chance to unleash the Heavenly Pillar Demon Marquis! My demon race is about to rise; you will die today!"
As soon as the words left his mouth, the long sword in Chen Ming's hand transformed into a bolt of black lightning, piercing straight toward Chen Li's chest. The black lightning carried a breath of death and seemed poised to pierce through Chen Li's heart.
In a critical moment, a massive shadow descended from the sky, accompanied by a deafening eagle cry. A gigantic eagle, its wings spanning dozens of feet, appeared above Chen Li and Shen Qingyue.
With claws like hooks, it swooped down and grabbed both Chen Li and Shen Qingyue, soaring into the sky.
Trying to run? Seeing this, Chen Ming's eyes lit up with fury. He swung his sword, unleashing a sharp wave of sword energy aimed directly at the giant eagle.
The eagle let out a piercing scream and nimbly dodged the attack, swiftly disappearing into the horizon with Chen Li and Shen Qingyue in its grasp.
"Damn it!" Chen Ming gritted his teeth in frustration. With his current strength, he couldn't easily fly or catch up to a flying beast.
"Calm down, Demon Prince." The Demon Lord spoke up to soothe him. "They're just two small Cultivators; if they escape, they escape. What matters now is dealing with the remaining Cultivators!"
Taking a deep breath to suppress his anger, Chen Ming nodded and turned his gaze back to the surviving crowd, his eyes filled with murderous intent.
Meanwhile, safely taken away by the giant eagle, Chen Li felt an overwhelming sense of urgency.
"Hurry! Let your beast horde save them!"
Chen Li anxiously called out to the Thunderous Divine Beast.
"Ancestor, I just emerged; my strength hasn't fully recovered yet. Taking you two away is already my limit. I really can't save anyone else!" The voice of the hedgehog carried a hint of helplessness and weakness.
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