Chapter 992

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

Xu Zhangqing looked at Li Lingbi's solemn expression and instructed, "The matter of migration brooks no delay; you must make preparations as quickly as possible."

Having spoken, he raised his hand and waved; the Five-Colored Banner in the air fluttered down, then hovered above the Imperial City, five-colored spiritual light enveloping the entire city, only then did he continue, "The Five-Colored Banner can protect the Imperial City, resisting the impact of demons below the Demon Emperor.

I must leave for a period of time, to avenge Lao Hu."

Li Lingbi naturally understood, and immediately cupped his fists, saying, "Many thanks, Changqing; I will certainly not fail your trust, and will protect the commoners and cultivators within the city."

Xu Zhangqing said no more, and immediately leaped onto Kong Ling's back.

Although Kong Ling was unwilling in his heart, he was constrained by the Spirit Pet Contract and dared not disobey in the slightest.

"M... Master, where are you going?"

"South, to Chi Yan Valley!"

"Good."

Kong Ling's figure moved, transforming into a streak of seven-colored flowing light, heading toward the former site of the Yanguang Sect.

Its speed was extremely fast, the sound of breaking air howling; along the way, Demon Kings and lesser demons alike were all deterred by the Demon Emperor pressure emanating from its body, and fundamentally dared not approach in the slightest.

Xu Zhangqing sat cross-legged on the peacock's back, his Divine Sense spreading out, carefully investigating the scenery along the way.

As time passed, his mood grew increasingly heavy.

The situation of the demonic calamity in the Central Region was far more severe than he had imagined.

Once prosperous towns had now been reduced to a stretch of ruins; amidst broken walls and ruins, countless human bones were scattered, and the air was filled with a thick bloody smell, smelling it made one want to vomit.

Those villages and small cities without powerful cultivators to shelter them had long since been breached by demons; mortals were either devoured by demons, becoming food in their mouths, or captured and bred, awaiting later slaughter.

Even the few cultivators who rose up to resist, due to low cultivation and being few against many, ultimately found it difficult to escape death; their corpses were mangled by demons beyond recognition, simply too tragic to behold.

Traveling to the outside of a dilapidated county city, Xu Zhangqing perceived the aura of humans, mixed within the thick demonic qi, seemingly struggling bitterly; he immediately frowned and said, "Stop."

Kong Ling hurriedly hovered in place; although impatient in his heart, he also dared not refute.

Xu Zhangqing followed the aura, and only saw that in a Daoist temple within the county city, over a dozen cultivators and mortals were hiding, among them were the elderly, children, and several young cultivators bearing heavy injuries.

They curled up in a corner, expressions panicked, not even daring to breathe.

And outside the Daoist temple, over a dozen lesser demons surrounded it, each green-faced and fanged, frantically ramming the damaged temple gate; the protective Spirit Talismans behind the gate panels flickered with spiritual light incessantly.

It looked like they could barely hold on any longer.

"Save us, who will come save us!"

A child cried loudly in fright, then was hugged tightly by the woman beside him; the woman's eyes were full of despair, yet she still tightly protected the child.

"Hold on, someone will definitely come save us!"

A young cultivator forcibly endured his injuries, tightly gripping the Magic Tool in his hand, his gaze determined, yet unable to conceal the exhaustion and powerlessness in his eyes.

The protective Spirit Talismans were almost exhausted; coupled with his own mana being depleted, and injuries growing heavier, if this continued, they would likely truly become food for these demons.

The lesser demons outside the temple kept ramming the gate, shouting from their mouths: "Humans, quickly come out and die!

Obediently let us eat you, and you'll suffer a bit less pain!"

Xu Zhangqing's eyes turned cold; he originally wanted to act and slay these arrogant lesser demons, but Kong Ling spoke first: "Master, you won't let me eat humans, that's fine, but demons should be no problem, right?"

Xu Zhangqing was stunned for a moment, then countered, "You want to eat?"

Kong Ling nodded lightly: "I'm hungry."

Xu Zhangqing nodded slightly: "Fine, you eat then."

A trace of greed flashed in Kong Ling's eyes, then he flew over with a ferocious grin, and moreover made no effort to conceal his own aura.

Those lesser demons, upon perceiving this terrifying aura, had the arrogance on their faces replaced by fear; they all turned their heads, and saw Kong Ling drawing ever closer, immediately scared into trembling all over, not even daring to move a muscle.

The Demon Emperor's pressure, they were all too familiar with it.

The next second, Kong Ling was seen opening his mouth, and fiercely inhaling.

As a powerful suction force surged forth, this group of lesser demons "whoosh" — one after another flew into his mouth, then were swallowed into his belly.

The dilapidated Daoist temple suddenly fell quiet.

Although the lesser demons were gone, an even more terrifying aura made the people inside feel as if they had fallen into an ice cellar.

"An even stronger demon?"

"Those lesser demons were all eaten!"

"It even eats its own kind, then wouldn't we..."

Seeing this scene, everyone inside despaired completely.

At this moment, however, a human voice was heard ringing out from outside: "People inside, you can come out now."

The people inside the temple heard the movement, first stunned, then carefully peeked a look, and only then discovered that besides that Seven-Colored Giant Peacock, on its back, there was actually a human cultivator sitting cross-legged; for a time, everyone's eyes were filled with surprise and doubt.

Xu Zhangqing waved his hand: "Don't panic, this is my mount, it won't eat people."

The crowd reacted, immediately letting out a breath of relief, then removed the already damaged protective Spirit Talismans, and one by one walked out of the Daoist temple.

Once they arrived outside, they immediately bowed to Xu Zhangqing above.

"Many thanks, Immortal Master, for the grace of saving our lives!"

"If not for the Immortal Master's action, we would surely have perished in demon mouths today."

"Finally rescue has arrived, wonderful!"

Xu Zhangqing asked in a deep voice: "No need for excessive courtesy; the Central Region is in great chaos now, why did you remain here?"

That young cultivator stepped forward, bowed, and said: "Replying to the Immortal Master, we are originally the cultivators and commoners of this county city; when demons besieged the city, we luckily escaped into the Daoist temple, but were then besieged by lesser demons."

Xu Zhangqing asked again: "Then where do you plan to go next?"

The young Xiuxian Zhe pondered for a moment, his tone carrying a hint of helplessness: "We heard Dongyu is relatively stable, and we originally wanted to go to Dongyu, but we lack the strength……"

Xu Changqing Hears, took out some Pill Grade Premium pills and Top-grade Talismans from the Fangcun Ring, and sent them through the air to that young Xiuxian Zhe: "These pills and talismans are enough for you to heal your injuries and leave."

Keep going east, first go to the Imperial City; they are preparing for Qianqiu there."

After receiving the pills and talismans, everyone's eyes were full of gratitude; they bowed to Xu Zhangqing again, and after thanking him profusely, they left in the direction of the Imperial City.

Xu Changqing Glances at their departing figures and Tan Qi lightly.

Within the Central Region, there are still countless such innocent commoners and Xiuxian Zhe; although I have the ability to reach out and save them, I ultimately lack the Stability to do so.

Only by solving the problem of the Invasion from the Demon Realm as soon as possible can we save these people from the root.

Kong Ling hesitated for a moment and said: "Master, I don't know whether I should say this or not?"

Xu Changqing Glances: "What is it?"

Kong Ling said seriously: "As it is said, life and death are determined by fate, everything is predestined."

"You can save one, but you cannot save a hundred, a thousand, or ten thousand."

"With the Invasion from the Demon Realm, the Central Region will soon fall; the great trend cannot be stopped."

Xu Changqing Hears and was somewhat surprised, but was not affected by Zai Shou; instead, he urged: "Continue setting out, do not waste time!"