Chapter 132: A Dire Situation

"Kill them!"

A multitude of prodigies charged forth, their momentum vast and overwhelming, creating an atmosphere as formidable as facing a Frost Demon in its prime.

The ten demons displayed astonishing speed. Some transformed into fireballs that rolled toward the horizon, while others sprouted wings from their backs and soared into the sky, vanishing into the clouds in the blink of an eye.

"They're too fast to catch."

Qing Xi did not pursue them. He knew better than anyone how fast a Master-level demon could be. Without having mastered a Bronze-grade or higher movement technique, it was impossible to overtake such creatures.

He glanced with satisfaction at the Frost Demon lying on the ground, thinking to himself that space energy truly lived up to its reputation as one of the fundamental forces that forged the world—it was indeed remarkable.

Initially, he had never expected that a blade formed from space energy could pierce the Frost Demon's defenses. In fact, two moments before he pointed into the distance and uttered the words "Immobilization Technique," his only plan had been to use space energy to form an unbreakable ring to trap the creature in place. His intention had been to unite with the other prodigies to deliver a brutal group beating and then share the spoils.

But later, he changed his mind. Since space energy was so incredibly resilient, transforming it into a blade would be like placing a sharp, unyielding edge across the enemy's path. Thus, at the final moment, Qing Xi shaped his space interference zone into a blade as thin as a cicada's wing. Because the Frost Demon had been charging at such an extreme speed, it was effectively equivalent to the creature running into a stationary, hyper-fast blade. Even though its body was as tough as a Ground-grade spiritual artifact, it was far too fragile compared to a blade condensed from 130 strands of space energy.

"The space interference zone is truly a great asset! It seems I must purchase more storage bracelets in the coming period to increase my stock of space energy."

Qing Xi began to contemplate his next steps. According to the system, the more space energy he possessed, the more powerful the space he could condense would become. He looked forward to the day his energy exceeded ten thousand strands, allowing him to successfully condense a Body of Space.

However, just as Qing Xi drifted into fantasy, several brilliant sword beams suddenly descended from the heavens. The entire sky was illuminated, as if several silver-white suns had appeared.

"Awoo..."

From the distance came the dying screams of the ten demons.

When the light faded, everyone saw an heroic, middle-aged man in silver robes standing in the sky. The silver sword in his hand was wreathed in flowing light, radiating an incomparably sharp aura. Scattered across the ground around him lay the massive corpses of the demons.

Seeing this, everyone gasped in unison. A single man, a single sword, had dealt with ten Master-level demons in an instant. Such power was truly terrifying!

"Greetings, Uncle!" Zhou Shitong, Xiao Wusheng, and the other disciples of the Zixiao Sect bowed respectfully.

Mo Kongxiao bowed slightly and said, "Greetings, Vice Sect Master."

"I see!"

"He is the Vice Sect Master of the Zixiao Sect, the Sword King Ye Wuyou, known as the number one person in the Yunchuan Prefecture below the Heaven Profound Realm."

"What? It's actually Ye Wuyou!"

"Rumor has it he was once the top of the Rising Star Ranking. From the moment he appeared on the list until he aged out, he remained number one."

"They say his talent is peerless; only Zhou Shitong can keep pace with him."

The surrounding crowd consisted mostly of young prodigies who were well-informed. Qing Xi curiously sized up Ye Wuyou and decisively read his information.

[Race: Human]
[Name: Ye Wuyou]
[Spirit Root: Profound Grade]
[Cultivation: Half-step Heaven Profound]
[Age: 190]
[Innate Martial Soul: Secret Silver Sword Soul]
[Note: Vice Sect Master of the Zixiao Sect, possesses peerless talent. Former number one on the Rising Star Ranking, currently number one on the Wind and Cloud Ranking. Wielder of the Secret Silver Sword Soul and master of Sword Intent. His combat prowess is extraordinary; he is currently the powerhouse in the Yunchuan Prefecture with the greatest potential to ascend to the Heaven Profound Realm.]

After browsing the information, Qing Xi couldn't help but click his tongue. "Tsk tsk, number one on the Wind and Cloud Ranking. I wonder if this guy's strength could match a Ground-tier demon beast from two thousand years ago?"

He was very curious as to why such a top-tier powerhouse, who could traverse the Yunchuan Prefecture at will, had appeared in the Eastern Region.

Ye Wuyou was in middle age, with stubble on his face that gave him a masculine air. He sheathed his sword, his gaze passing over Mo Kongxiao, Zhou Shitong, and the others to look at the fallen Frost Demon, a hint of surprise in his eyes.

"I have come to the Eastern Region on the orders of the Zixiao Sect Master to provide support, but it seems the demonic chaos here is largely pacified."

Ye Wuyou was slightly taken aback to find dozens of Rising Star Ranking prodigies gathered there.

"By the way, I should inform you: aside from the demon base in the Glazed Mountains, all other strongholds have begun large-scale offensives. The situation in the Southern, Western, and Northern Regions is dire. Be careful!"

With that, Ye Wuyou fully displayed the flair of a Sword King, stepping onto a silver sword beam to soar over the mountains, vanishing in the blink of an eye. There was no need to guess; everyone knew he was heading to support other battlefields.

"It is fortunate the Sword King intervened; otherwise, if those Master-level demons had been allowed to escape, the Eastern Region would have been in grave danger," the Sect Master of the Water Immortal Sect sighed while looking at the ash-covered battlefield.

Although it was unclear why the extraterrestrial demons had gathered to attack the Red Flame Sect instead of the other three star-level factions, the crisis in the Eastern Region had essentially been resolved.

Recalling Ye Wuyou's final words, the Water Immortal Sect Master knew that the sects of the Eastern Region would have to reorganize and then rush to support the other fronts.

"Everyone, loot!"

Someone in the crowd shouted, and immediately, several people rushed toward the ten fallen Master-level demons. The rest quickly followed, cursing those few for their shamelessness. But upon arriving, they discovered that the heart cores had already been extracted.

They could only sigh in frustration.

"Is the Sword King really that stingy?"

Qing Xi had followed as well, assuming the heart cores had been taken by Ye Wuyou long ago. The group began to clean up the battlefield. Since the credit for the victory largely belonged to the passing Ye Wuyou, the distribution was overseen by Mo Kongxiao, the envoy from the Zixiao Sect. Though the others were dissatisfied, they dared not speak up. However, a fierce argument broke out among the prodigies regarding the allocation of the Frost Demon's remains.

"You lot can divide it up; I just want to touch the Frost Demon's heart core."

Qing Xi dug out a fist-sized blue ice crystal. Amidst the stunned gazes of the crowd, he gave it a serious pat, placed it back on the ground, and turned away with a suave expression.

"What kind of strange hobby is that?" Everyone exchanged bewildered glances.

"Ding! Obtained a Mid-grade Space Mark. Stored in the system space."

Listening to the system's notification, Qing Xi beamed with joy. Including the Lava Demon, he had now obtained two Mid-grade Space Marks. Innate Realm demons yielded Low-grade Space Marks, while Spirit Profound, Origin Profound, and Gold Profound Realm demons yielded Mid-grade ones. As for the Heaven Profound Demon Kings, they provided High-grade Space Marks. Different grades of Space Marks could be synthesized into corresponding Transmigration Talismans.