Chapter 331

At the boundary of the Star Saint Land, the scent of blood had not yet fully dissipated, and the lingering might of Li An and his companions' victory still echoed through this heaven and earth. The crowd returned to the Grand Hall of the Saint Land with the glory of victory, thinking they could rest for a while, yet fate seemed unwilling to grant them even a moment of peace.

Just as the crowd was discussing post-war reconstruction and further consolidating the Saint Land's defenses, a mysterious aura arrived from the distant sky. This aura carried an ancient and evil flavor, instantly making the atmosphere of the entire Star Saint Land oppressive. Li An frowned tightly; he keenly sensed that this aura was by no means ordinary and that a huge crisis must be hidden behind it.

"My lord Li An, I sense a very powerful and unfamiliar force approaching," said Yukinoshita Haruno with a grave expression. As a researcher of the Star Saint Scripture, she possessed a perception of various mysterious powers that surpassed ordinary people.

Teacher Hiratsuka Shi tightened her long blade in hand, her eyes revealing a determined will to fight: "No matter what comes, we will not fear!"

Yui Yuigahama instinctively moved closer to Li An. Facing such a powerful and unknown force, her magic made her heart naturally uneasy, but as long as she was by Li An's side, she felt she had someone to rely on.

Li An nodded slightly, his gaze firmly fixed on the direction from which the aura came: "No matter what it is, we must be prepared. This time, we must not only protect the Star Saint Land but also let the entire continent know that the dignity of the Star Saint Land is inviolable!"

Not long after, a huge black crack appeared in the sky, and from the crack slowly walked out a group of mysterious people dressed in black robes. At the head was a tall man with a cold face; dark red light flickered in his eyes, and he radiated magic power that made people's hearts tremble with fear.

"Li An, you didn't expect it, did you? We meet so soon," the man spoke, his voice low and full of oppression.

Li An's gaze was like a torch as he stared at the man before him: "Who are you? Why do you intrude into my Star Saint Land without cause?"

The man sneered coldly: "I am a newly risen powerhouse of the Demonic Path, the Shadow Demon Lord. I heard you defeated the Dark Star Demon Lord; today I have come to meet you and see if you truly possess such capability."

Li An snorted disdainfully: "No matter who you are, since you dare to run wild in my Star Saint Land, do not think you will leave alive."

As the words fell, the black-robed people behind the Shadow Demon Lord instantly scattered, surrounding Li An and his companions completely. These black-robed people all radiated thick demonic qi; one look was enough to know they were by no means good people.

The battle was on the verge of breaking out; Li An launched the attack first. His figure was like lightning as he instantly charged at the Shadow Demon Lord, the long sword in his hand shining with Star Power. A brilliant sword energy slashed through the long sky, heading straight for the Shadow Demon Lord. The Shadow Demon Lord was not panicked or hurried; his hands quickly formed seals, and a black demonic shield instantly appeared before him, blocking Li An's sword energy.

"Hmph, you have some skill," Li An's eyes flashed with a hint of surprise; he did not expect this Shadow Demon Lord to be able to block his attack so easily.

At the same time, Teacher Hiratsuka Shi also charged into the midst of the black-robed people. Her long blade flashed with cold light amidst the demonic shadows; every slash carried a sharp momentum, slaughtering the black-robed people who approached one by one. However, these black-robed people seemed to know no fatigue, throwing themselves at her one after another.

Yukinoshita Haruno cast magic in the air; her hands danced, and instantly countless golden runes appeared in the sky. These runes intertwined with each other, forming a huge magic array. Beams of golden light shot out from the magic array like sharp arrows toward the black-robed people; after being struck by the light, the black-robed people all let out painful screams.

Yui Yuigahama provided support for everyone from the rear. She first cast water-element magic, forming a water curtain shield around everyone to enhance their defense. Then, she cast healing magic, rapidly restoring the injuries of Teacher Hiratsuka Shi and other disciples.

The battle between Li An and the Shadow Demon Lord entered the white-hot stage. The two went back and forth, neither yielding to the other. Li An unleashed an advanced move of the Star Annihilation Art; as he swung his long sword, countless Star Sword Energies poured down like a rainstorm, each sword energy containing the power to destroy heaven and earth. The Shadow Demon Lord cast forbidden spells of the Demonic Path; black demonic flames burned Xiong Xiong around him, blocking Li An's sword energies one by one.

"Li An, your strength is indeed very strong, but today you are destined to fall at my hands," the Shadow Demon Lord laughed wildly.

Li An's eyes were cold: "Then let's see."

Speaking thus, the Star Power within Li An's body instantly exploded to the extreme; a huge Star Vortex appeared around his body. Within the Star Vortex, countless stars flashed with dazzling light, and these stars gradually gathered into a huge Star Sword.

"Receive this move of mine, Star Judgment!" Li An shouted loudly, gripping the Star Sword with both hands and slashing toward the Shadow Demon Lord.

This sword strike, carrying endless Star Power, seemed as if it would split the entire heaven and earth. The Shadow Demon Lord's face changed drastically; he felt the terrifying power of this sword. He hurriedly cast all his magic power, forming a black demonic wall before him, attempting to block this fatal strike.

However, how could Li An's Star Judgment be blocked so easily? The Star Sword struck the demonic wall, producing a deafening boom. The demonic wall instantly appeared with countless cracks, and then, with a crash, collapsed. The Shadow Demon Lord was struck by the lingering might of the Star Sword, spat blood, and his body flew backward like a kite with a broken string.

"My lord!" the black-robed people exclaimed in shock upon seeing this.

"Take this chance, eliminate them!" Li An shouted loudly.

Hearing Li An's command, Teacher Hiratsuka Shi, Yukinoshita Haruno, Yui Yuigahama, and others immediately increased their attack intensity. Teacher Hiratsuka Shi's long blade rushed left and right through the crowd of black-robed people, slaughtering the black-robed people until not a single piece of armor remained. Yukinoshita Haruno's magic array released even stronger light, completely enveloping the black-robed people within the light. Yui Yuigahama cast powerful ice-element magic, freezing the black-robed people one by one into ice sculptures.

Under the combined attack of everyone, the black-robed people were soon completely eliminated. The Shadow Demon Lord struggled to his feet, looking at the scene before him, his heart filled with unwillingness.

"Li An, although I am defeated today, I will not give up here," the Shadow Demon Lord said through gritted teeth.

Li An walked step by step toward the Shadow Demon Lord, his eyes filled with killing intent: "Do you think you still have a chance?"

Speaking thus, Li An raised his long sword, preparing to deliver the final blow to the Shadow Demon Lord. Just at this moment, the Shadow Demon Lord suddenly pulled a black bead from his bosom; the bead radiated a strange aura.

"No good, he is going to self-destruct!" Yukinoshita Haruno exclaimed in alarm.

Li An's face changed; he knew deeply that the power of this self-destruction was huge, and if not stopped in time, the entire Star Saint Land would suffer heavy damage. Without hesitation, he rushed forward and tightly bound the Shadow Demon Lord with Star Power.

"My lord Li An, danger!" Yui Yuigahama and others shouted in terror.

Li An gritted his teeth, using all his strength to suppress the Shadow Demon Lord and the black bead in his hand. The power within the black bead constantly assaulted his Star Power, but he never retreated.

"I absolutely will not let you harm a single blade of grass or tree of the Star Saint Land," Li An thought firmly in his heart.

Under Li An's full suppression, the self-destruct power of the black bead was gradually weakened. Finally, with a dull thud, the black bead turned to ash within Li An's Star Power.

Seeing his last means also broken by Li An, the Shadow Demon Lord closed his eyes in despair. Li An raised his hand and let his sword fall, ending the Shadow Demon Lord's life.

After the battle ended, the entire Star Saint Land was silent. Everyone looked at the exhausted yet still standing Li An, their hearts filled with admiration and emotion.

"My lord Li An, are you alright?" Yui Yuigahama hurriedly ran over and asked with concern.

Li An shook his head slightly, revealing a hint of gratified smile: "I am fine. This time, thanks to everyone; without you, I would also find it difficult to deal with this crisis alone."

Yukinoshita Haruno stepped forward, her eyes filled with admiration: "My lord Li An, your strength is becoming stronger and stronger. With you here, the Star Saint Land will surely stand forever."

Teacher Hiratsuka Shi also smiled and said: "That's right; in the future, whoever dares to invade again, we will definitely make sure they have a way in but no way out!"