Chapter 63 Why Are You Helping Me

The confidant lowered his voice and asked cautiously, "General, what should we do next?"

A cold glint flashed in Zhang Tai's eyes, and he said in a deep voice, "Swordsmen use martial arts to violate the prohibitions, but I do not believe they dare to openly defy the laws of our Great Tang."

He narrowed his eyes, his voice low and threatening, "If this matter leaks out, let alone the Great Tang Academy, even the Sword Sect—would they truly dare to protect him at all costs?"

...

At the border of the Great Tang, a trace of confusion appeared on Lu Shuili's face as she asked, "Just now... what happened?"

Lin Fei interrupted her, shaking his head gently, "Nothing, absolutely nothing."

Lu Shuili frowned deeply, a lingering sense of unease still gripping her heart.

Lin Fei said no more, only gazing quietly at the distant abyss.

The strange phenomena between heaven and earth gradually dissipated, and the surrounding area returned to its tranquil and dark atmosphere, as if everything that had just occurred were merely an illusion.

Lu Shuili turned her gaze toward the abyss and asked, "Has that demonic ape successfully broken through its realm?"

Lin Fei nodded slightly, his tone calm, "Yes."

Hearing this, Lu Shuili's expression turned stern.

The birth of a Demonic Great Sage was undoubtedly a major variable for the Heavenly Extreme Continent. This matter had to be reported to the Sword Sect as soon as possible.

Meanwhile, Lin Fei was deep in thought about other matters.

The Demon Emperor Bai Qi was fully aware of his relationship with Xia Yi, which clearly meant someone within the Sword Sect had leaked the information.

Yet, who could that person be?

Lu Shuili said in a deep voice, "I must return to report this matter to my sect."

"There is no need to rush." Lu Chen paused in contemplation, then suddenly asked, "Are you willing to practice the sword?"

Lu Shuili was startled, looking at Lin Fei with incomprehension.

Pointing toward the other side of the abyss, Lin Fei slowly said, "That place is an exceptional location to temper sword intent. Furthermore, the residual aura of the Great Dao remains there after the Demonic Sage underwent his tribulation, and all the demons in this endless demon realm are cowed by his might and dare not approach."

A satisfied expression appeared on his face, "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

"To practice the sword in the Demon Realm?" Lu Shuili frowned slightly.

If an ordinary person heard these words from Lin Fei, they would surely think he had gone mad. But Lu Shuili was different; her desire and persistence for the path of the sword far surpassed that of ordinary people.

...

"There is a Three Thousand Gods-Awe-Inspiring Sword Formation personally laid down by the Sect Master across the abyss, meant precisely to prevent anyone from crossing the boundary."

Lu Shuili shook her head, "We cannot possibly pass through."

With a resolute gaze fixed on the abyss, Lin Fei naturally knew this, yet he still carried a smile, "If we can cross it, do you dare?"

Lu Shuili raised an eyebrow and replied without hesitation, "What is there not to dare?"

Lin Fei extended his right hand.

After a brief moment of thought, Lu Shuili extended her left hand.

The next moment, a streak of pitch-black light cut across the sky like a shooting star, heading straight for the abyss.

As they approached that line of black, a barrier spanning the entire abyss became visible to the naked eye. Within the barrier, countless strands of sword Qi surged like a violent storm, exuding a heart-pounding and terrifying power.

As the two drew closer, that force grew increasingly ferocious, as if it intended to devour everything.

Lin Fei led Lu Shuili directly above the abyss and, without the slightest hesitation, plunged straight into the barrier.

...

In the distant border city of the Great Tang, a sharp whistle pierced the sky, seeming to herald the occurrence of a major event. Countless figures crowded the city walls, gazing into the distance.

Wuwang abruptly raised his head at the edge of the cliff, shock written across his face. With a single step, he instantly arrived before the abyss barrier, his entire body surging with spiritual energy.

Yet the very next moment, he was violently repelled by an invisible force, crashing heavily onto the surface of the sea. His body plowed all the way through the water until it slammed into the ground, carving out a deep trench.

Monk Wuwang swayed as he stood up, coughing up a mouthful of blood, his face full of confusion.

A traveling Daoist priest who happened to be visiting New Sand Town watched this scene with keen interest. He shook his head and sighed, "The younger generation nowadays truly knows neither the heights of heaven nor the depths of the earth."

Sighing heavily, the traveling Daoist priest was just about to raise his right palm to do something when his eyes suddenly widened, wearing an expression as if he had seen a ghost.

"Good heavens, could this old man's eyes have deceived him? That brat is actually a Saint-realm Grand Swordsman?"

...

The two of them stepped into an illusory world composed entirely of sword Qi.

Immediately afterward, a sword intent seemingly capable of destroying everything surged toward them like a tidal wave. Its momentum was so vast that it rivaled the previous heavenly tribulation thunder.

Lu Shuili had not expected Lin Fei to breach this domain so easily. At this moment, her entire body was tense, and for the first time, she felt death drawing so near, leaving her so utterly helpless.

Her complexion turned unusually pale, and her body instinctively wanted to struggle.

However, when she saw the calm and composed black-clad figure ahead of her, somehow, an inexplicable sense of peace welled up in her heart. She bit her lower lip firmly, making not a single sound.

Feeling the slight chill emanating from the palm of her hand, Lin Fei spoke in a gentle, comforting tone, "There is no need to be afraid."

He closed his eyes, his left hand swiftly forming a sword seal, and then took a step forward, instantly vanishing from the spot with Lu Shuili.

The next second, or perhaps after a long time had passed.

Lu Shuili came to her senses in a daze, only to find herself standing atop a massive surge of sword Qi, flying forward at an astonishing speed.

Lin Fei stood ahead, emitting a faint glow, while the oppressive sword pressure that had previously made it difficult to breathe had vanished completely, as if they had been utterly ignored by this world of sword Qi.

Lu Shuili widened her eyes, staring at the scene before her in disbelief.

The two of them drifted slowly through the sea of swords, time seemingly losing all meaning, until a deafening roar shook their eardrums!

The sword Qi disintegrated in an instant, and the surrounding scenery dissipated like foam as a wave of chill rapidly swept over their entire bodies.

Fluttering through the air like falling leaves, they finally landed steadily on solid ground.

All around them lay a vast expanse of flat land, with massive trees felled and scattered about.

In the distance, a gigantic, charred crater came into view—bottomless and awe-inspiring.

Lu Shuili looked back and saw that the abyss had reduced to a mere thin line, making her realize that she had indeed crossed the boundary and entered the Endless Demon Realm.

An unreal, dreamlike sensation welled up in her heart.

The animosity and entanglements between the Sword Sect and the Demon Realm had lasted for a millennium, yet now, the two of them—mere disciples of the Sword Sect—had swaggered directly into enemy territory just like this?

Lin Fei stamped his foot against the ground and nodded affirmatively, "The place where that demonic ape underwent its tribulation is right here."

With a complex expression on her face, Lu Shuili felt the demonic aura pervading the surroundings and asked in a deep voice, "Just how many secrets are you hiding?"

"Actually, not many. Being able to pass through smoothly this time is simply because I am exceptionally sensitive to sword Qi."

Lin Fei looked up, "We will return to the Sword Sect next month; you should seize the time to cultivate now."

Frowning, Lu Shuili asked with puzzlement, "Why are you helping me?"

Lin Fei smiled faintly, his tone casual, "Because you are cute."