Chapter 201: Ancient Demon Reincarnation

Ah...

The shrill wail tore through the sky, and the remnants of the demon clan fell like autumn leaves.

In a short time, this demon squad with two Fifth Realm members was wiped out by Ran Bing.

Not a single one escaped.

Even when those Fourth Realm demons desperately sacrificed their life-saving trump cards, it was of no avail.

Faced with the enormous strength gap, any of their trump cards looked pale and powerless.

After slaughtering this group of demons, the aura on Ran Bing's body was about to subside.

Suddenly, she sensed something; her figure flashed like lightning and vanished instantly from the spot.

Discovered!

Lu Xun, hiding in the dark, twitched his brows and vanished from the spot in an instant.

At the very moment he disappeared, Ran Bing's figure appeared where he had been.

What seemed like a casual palm strike reduced all grass, wood, earth, and stone within a ten-zhang radius to dust, even shaking the air into finer particles.

And upon sensing Lu Xun's escape, she did not hesitate, pursuing him like a shadow.

What terrifying speed!

Lu Xun felt the despair of those two Fifth Realm demons.

Ran Bing is too fast.

She used no spatial movement technique; it was pure bodily speed, fast enough to be breathless.

Even Lu Xun's prideful Eye Aperture Divine Ability could barely keep up with her speed.

Even more terrifying is the might she exudes with every gesture.

Those seemingly slender jade hands harbor the power to crush mountains and split ridges.

No matter what protective divine artifact you unleash or what life-saving secret art you employ, none can withstand her casual palm strike.

The two Fifth Realm demons died without injustice.

The Sixth Realm truly is the watershed of strength.

Above the Sixth Realm and below it are practically two different worlds.

No wonder, in cultivators' eyes, the Sixth Realm is a 'great adept'.

Ribbit!

At the critical moment, Lu Xun released a golden toad.

The golden toad had just appeared when Ran Bing's assault arrived.

Its tongue shot out, a long electric tongue, barely blocking that white figure.

Senior sister, it's me.

Lu Xun stood beside the golden toad and shouted loudly.

Hearing that, Ran Bing raised her eyes.

Yet her eyes held a chilling emptiness.

That was not feigned coldness, but an absolute void stripped of all human emotion.

Inside, there was no emotion, not even killing intent.

It was as if she were gazing at roadside gravel rather than a living fellow disciple.

In an instant, the white clothing moved again.

Ran Bing's figure flickered, attempting to deal with the golden toad first.

The golden toad now had only one attack left, its combat power greatly reduced, barely at the Sixth Realm threshold.

Against those below the Sixth Realm, it posed no problem.

Facing the present Ran Bing, however, it could barely hold up.

However, what the golden toad lost was combat power, not defense.

It is itself an Eighth Realm spirit turtle, its bodily material extraordinarily high-grade.

Its gleaming golden shell, made of unknown material, can be large or small, with astonishing defensive power.

Puppets, by nature, focus on defense.

Even an Eighth Realm expert's attack might not be able to harm it.

Ran Bing's strength is indeed formidable, yet several of her attacks left no trace on the golden toad.

During the battle between the person and the toad, Lu Xun's gaze sank.

Ran Bing seemed to have become another person, completely not recognizing Lu Xun.

This is abnormal.

Could she have been possessed by a demon?

Lu Xun thought of a possibility.

He quietly gripped a Sword Heart Stone in his hand.

This was Murong Wan's.

After Lu Xun used up his own Sword Heart Stone, Murong Wan gave him the one Fu Yue had given her.

Ribbit~

The golden toad strained to block Ran Bing.

If it weren't truly so hard, it could not have withstood Ran Bing at this moment.

Buzz!

In the flash of lightning and sparks, Ran Bing suddenly closed in, her palm striking straight for the golden toad's abdomen!

That spot was exactly where the Golden Toad was injured.

She discovered the Golden Toad's weak spot!

The Golden Toad reacted extremely fast, its long tongue lashing like a whip, attempting to intercept.

But it was still a step too slow.

A surge of demonic power struck the wounded spot, and the Golden Toad's massive body shuddered violently.

Taking the opportunity, Ran Bing bypassed the Golden Toad and lunged toward Lu Xun.

Just as Lu Xun was about to cast a spell, she, who had just been charging forward, suddenly came to a halt.

Immediately, a look of unexpected struggle appeared on her face.

Her expression kept shifting.

Her formerly blank, indifferent gaze now resembled a cracked ice surface, constantly revealing undulations of the 'Ran Bing' that Lu Xun knew.

Her expression twisted and shifted—sometimes cold and merciless, sometimes anguished and struggling.

It seemed as if two souls within her were tearing at each other—one demonic and violent, the other retaining its humanity.

Sure enough, there's a problem!

This scene confirmed Lu Xun's suspicion.

Ran Bing must have encountered some trouble.

She might have been possessed by a demon clan, or even undergone a body seizure.

"Senior Sister, are you there?"

Lu Xun called out loudly.

Ran Bing didn't answer, but the struggle on her face grew ever more intense.

Lu Xun grew more certain of his guess, wanting to help her but not knowing how to proceed.

His divine sense approached Ran Bing, but could not enter her sea of consciousness at all.

At this moment, Ran Bing still radiated demonic aura skyward.

Even though Lu Xun's divine sense was not inferior to that of a Fifth Realm cultivator, it was still far inferior to the demonic sense of a demon king.

As for other methods, they were equally ineffective.

After all, Lu Xun could not harm Ran Bing.

He could only watch helplessly.

"Stay calm… there must be a way!"

Lu Xun's eyes darted about, and he suddenly recalled a passage from an ancient text he had seen in the library.

In a battle of souls, external aid can help!

"Senior Sister!"

Lu Xun's voice pierced the demonic aura, pouring into that chaos like a clear spring.

He spoke rapidly, yet each word was crystal clear, as if he sought to engrave every syllable deep into her soul—

"You are Ran Bing!"

"You are a genius of the Pure Void Academy, your teacher is the Moon Lotus Immortal of the Pure Void Palace...."

"Your flying sword is named Shimmering Light, you said it is your natal spirit sword…"

"Senior Sister, do you remember the time we fought together in Mysterious City…"

"Senior Sister, your sweet-and-sour fish is delicious…"

Lu Xun kept recounting one thing after another.

Whether or not his actions were effective, the apathetic emptiness on Ran Bing's face was receding.

Her expression grew more lively.

She was gradually regaining control of her body.

Just as Lu Xun saw hope, a sudden change occurred: Ran Bing's demonic aura surged, her apathy returned, and her pupils quickly turned red—an extremely demonic change.

"Junior Brother, kiss me!"

Ran Bing suddenly shouted at Lu Xun.

What?

Kiss her!

"Kiss me, quick!"

Seeing Lu Xun stunned, Ran Bing hurriedly urged him.

Lu Xun reacted.

This must be the method Ran Bing thought of.

By kissing, she intended to disrupt the rhythm of another consciousness within her body.

Although their relationship had remained at the level of close confidants, neither Lu Xun nor Ran Bing was ready to elevate it.

But now it was to help her.

So Lu Xun hesitated no longer, stepped forward, cupped Ran Bing's face, and kissed her.

This kiss caused Ran Bing's demonic aura to shudder violently, as if stimulated, trying to shake Lu Xun off.

If an ordinary Fifth Realm cultivator were shaken by a demon king like that, they would likely be blown away outright.

At the critical moment, Lu Xun's Seven-Grade Treasure Robe flared, blocking the demonic aura outright.

Seizing the opportunity, Ran Bing launched a counterattack.

Just a few minutes later, all apathy vanished from her face, clean and clear.

She had completely regained the initiative.

Not only did her aloofness disappear, but the monster aura on her body also vanished completely.

Mm...

After Ran Bing regained the initiative, she discovered that Lu Xun was still kissing her.

Her pretty face flushed, she stepped back, and left Lu Xun.

Thank you, junior.

Ran Bing spoke frankly.

Senior sister, are you alright?

Lu Xun showed concern.

For now, I'm fine.

Ran Bing sighed.

Lu Xun fell silent for a few seconds, then asked, "Senior sister, what's going on? Have you been possessed by a monster?"

Ran Bing shook her head: "No."

Not possessed by a monster?

Lu Xun looked at her, wanting to speak but stopping himself.

He wanted to figure it out, but this was also Ran Bing's secret.

If it were someone else, involving the monster clan, Lu Xun would definitely get to the bottom of it.

But this is Ran Bing.

I am Gu Yao reborn.

Ran Bing voluntarily revealed her secret.