30: Demons were slain one after another, and the city was forged by demons.

The Demon Domain receded, and the Bloodthirsty Bull Demon charged into the demon horde, its massive mouth filled with fangs tearing at the horde and sucking their demon blood. The originally damaged demon soul visibly recovered rapidly.

Just then, a sword light flashed past, and a wolf howl came from afar. The Heart-Eating Wolf Demon's body was sliced into two pieces and crashed heavily onto the ground.

At this moment, Chen Yanran's body was stained with blood, her eyes filled with the ferocity of combat. A nimble Sword Qi circled her waist before plunging into its sheath and vanishing.

'Is that a special Magical Artifact similar to a Soul Control Token...'

Li Jiangchen withdrew his gaze from the flash of sword light.

A clan member who is a Genius like Chen Yanran would naturally have one or two special Magical Artifacts accompanying them.

However, the situation for the others was not as good.

Especially the six examinees; even working together against the weakest Great Demon, they were still continuously forced back, and it looked like someone was about to be severely wounded or killed.

Pfft! A young saber expert's body was nearly sliced in half, yet he suddenly threw the long saber in his hand, pinning it to the tail of the Azure Scale Fish Demon.

Twelve slashes from the long saber struck the fish tail, causing the Great Demon's body to stiffen and its movements to slow.

"Twelve Sabers to the Head. Unfortunately, this body in the Earth Vein Illusionary Realm is too fragile. If it were enhanced by my main body's Seven Star Saber Physique, I would definitely slay this beast."

The young saber expert's Battle Intent soared as he spat out a large mouthful of blood: "Duan Kun of the Seven Star Saber Sect, I'll go first."

In an instant, countless cracks appeared on the body of Duan Kun the saber expert, but his Saber Intent rapidly surged, faintly breaking through that boundary.

This was a life-risking move.

Just then, Duan Kun's pupils constricted. He saw a streak of sword light, like a white bolt of silk, traverse the heavens and earth. With a mournful cry, the Azure Scale Fish Demon's scales, harder than precious armor, burst open. Its body was sliced into two, and a large shower of foul-smelling blood rained down.

A hand rested on Duan Kun's shoulder.

"It's not time to self-destruct yet."

The Immortal Sword Intent covered Duan Kun's body, transforming him into a golden figure.

Duan Kun, who was originally covered in cracks, was like a constantly leaking vase, but was now sealed by the Immortal Sword Intent.

Beside him, Ye Tian was panting heavily.

At this moment, the black coffin was shattered, and the three Corpse Soldiers were already battered beyond recognition, but his expression relaxed, and his eyes lit up: "A sword technique of the Aperture Opening Realm.

A terrifying fellow.

It's a good thing I didn't cause trouble for him back then.

However, as a companion... he is quite reliable."

Whoosh—

Six Medicinal Pills flew out and landed in their palms.

"Quickly consume them, recover from your injuries, and guard Cangyuan City."

"Yes," the six replied in unison.

On the other side, the Great Demon Human-Faced Owl, who was fighting fiercely, saw the situation turn dire and immediately turned to flee. However, the moment the thought crossed its mind, it suddenly found the surroundings had turned into a pitch-black mass.

The powerful suppressive force of the Demon Domain made the Human-Faced Owl's bones creak.

At the same time, three figures of Great Demons appeared within the massive army of demon souls.

The Bloodthirsty Bull Demon carrying a giant white bone club, the Purple Sun Poison Scorpion, and the Azure Scale Fish Demon—the three's eyes were dull and dark, but they formed three directions, blocking the Human-Faced Owl's retreat.

"What kind of Dao technique is this?"

The Human-Faced Owl showed panic, but shrieked and let out a howl, instantly causing the three Great Demons' movements to stiffen and slow down.

"A mental attack Dao technique?" Li Jiangchen raised an eyebrow, pleased rather than angry. With the Immortal Sword Intent protecting his mind, the howl was like a breeze sweeping across a calm lake, stirring only a ripple, and had no effect whatsoever.

Utilizing the Void-Breaking Flash, Li Jiangchen caught up in a few breaths.

Enhanced by the Demon Domain, a thick, grayish-white Sword Qi swept past.

Pfft!

The Human-Faced Owl let out a wail, its aura rapidly dissipated, scattering into a sky full of bloody rain.

A Human-Faced Owl demon soul was born from the Demon Domain.

"Master," the Human-Faced Owl said.

"It's a pity, this isn't reality, so I can't acquire the Dao technique." Li Jiangchen shook his head.

Beside him, White Gold the monk lay on the ground, a bone-deep claw mark across his chest. As his body rapidly thinned, the wound visibly recovered at a speed perceptible to the naked eye.

"The Earth Vein Illusionary Realm cannot grant Physique enhancements. Aside from a few special Magical Artifacts, one can only rely on the Dao techniques and Divine Abilities they have mastered to fight, making it impossible to exert their full combat strength from reality.

For that person to still be able to slay a Great Demon against the odds is truly monstrous."

Hearing this, Su Jiansheng sighed inwardly.

At this moment, his hair and beard were completely white, a result of using a life-risking forbidden technique.

The Earth Vein Illusionary Realm is not reality, so even the side effects of using this forbidden technique do not need to be borne by his main body.

Even so, facing that Human-Faced Owl was still difficult.

Yet, such a terrifying Great Demon was slain by Li Jiangchen against the odds.

The gap between the two of them is likely even greater in reality.

As he spoke, White Gold the monk suddenly opened his mouth and laughed: "The Chen Clan has found a treasure this time. With a son-in-law like this, even if he fails the Earth Vein examination and his Divine Soul is damaged, they will likely find Soul-Nourishing Treasures for him regardless of the cost."

The current Li Jiangchen holds immense investment value.

On the other side, Li Jiangchen swallowed a Qi Recovery Pill to restore the True Qi depleted within his body.

With the Withered and Flourishing Sword Intent, even if his True Qi is fragmented, he can still exert his full combat strength. However, if there is no True Qi left in his body, he cannot continue.

Only by achieving a Breakthrough into the Aperture Opening Realm and controlling the qi of heaven and earth can one be free from the worry of True Qi depletion.

His gaze turned toward the Void Realm, where Garrison Deputy General Yue Lou was fighting fiercely against the Great Demons. Yue Lou used a secret technique, transforming into a three-zhang giant, his body covered in blood, tearing apart half a demon body in his hands.

Whoosh—

With a mournful cry, one Great Demon fell.

Following that were the second and third... In the blink of an eye, only a Flood Dragon Great Demon remained.

Suddenly, a dark red pillar of light pierced the Void Realm, instantly penetrating the three-zhang giant's chest. Yue Lou spat out fresh blood and fell to the ground.

"Haha, Mother, you finally made a move."

The Flood Dragon roared as it arrived, its Dragon claw about to pierce Yue Lou's skull, when a sword light slashed over, instantly causing immense dread to surface in the Flood Dragon's heart. It hastily retreated, leaving a several-zhang long sword mark on the ground.

"Lord Yue Lou." Li Jiangchen's expression was solemn. He rushed over and quickly took out a healing Medicinal Pill, but Yue Lou stopped him.

"It's useless." Yue Lou pulled open his chest; his heart socket was empty: "A few days ago, I was ambushed and severely injured by the Earth Mother, relying on a secret technique to sustain myself these past few days.

Li Yuan, I'm going to burn my soul and fight to the death soon. Take Tuyao and leave."

"Tuyao? Yue Tuyao?" A person flashed through Li Jiangchen's mind.

Just then, a child with pigtails broke free from the soldier's restraint and rushed forward from the rear, his face covered in tears.

Yue Lou struggled to stand up, his hair and beard visibly turning white. He gazed deeply at the child, then knocked him unconscious with a hand chop.

'One of the few survivors, it seems that historically, Li Yuan was the one who led him out. Unfortunately, there is no way out here...'

Li Jiangchen looked at the countdown, visible only to the examinees. There were still several hours left. If he couldn't slay this Fenghu, it would be impossible to last ten days.

"General Yue, leave it to others. Today, there may still be a path to survival."

Li Jiangchen opened his Demon Domain. Yue Lou felt a force of Dao technique cover him, and his strength, already at the Peak, surged once more.

"A Peerless Grade Dao technique?" Yue Lou's eyes lit up.

Roar—

In the Void Realm, the dark red ball of flesh opened its massive maw, and infinite suction radiated out. Corpses, dirt, city walls... everything flew inch by inch from the ground and plunged into that enormous, pitch-black mouth, which resembled an abyss.

In an instant, half the people in the city were swallowed into the demon's belly.

This Fenghu demon actually intended to refine the entire city.