Chapter 1045: Seeing The Light Of Day Again

At the same time.

Inside the Star Gate.

The Demon Lord and tens of thousands of demons suddenly fell silent, their eyes fixed on the bone-paved road under the clear sky.

An extremely oppressive atmosphere began to spread quietly.

Sweat dripped from the brows of the tens of thousands of demons. The powerful, towering figures instantly suppressed their auras, creating a deathly silence.

A small, sharp-toothed demon with long ears trembled as it bowed, its voice shaking.

"G-Great Lord!"

"This human is even more terrifying than the bald one from before! The Blood Sacrifice Array has been destroyed!"

The words sent a shiver through the tens of thousands of demonic eyes.

The Demon Lord also shuddered.

Suddenly, he turned around, his dark eyes beneath his cloak blazing with fury.

Without warning, he raised his long leg and stomped on the small demon beside him, again and again.

"Shut up! Shut up!"

"Am I blind? Can't I see? Shut up!!!"

The other demons watched in terror, not daring to make a sound. They showed no pity as the small demon was stomped into a pulp.

Only a withered demon stepped forward, bowing nervously.

"My Lord... what should we do about this human?"

The question stirred the hearts of all the demons.

The Demon Lord's movements froze mid-air, his body trembling as if doused with cold water.

"What else can we do?"

"Run, of course! Or do you want to face him?"

The demons' eyes widened in shock, their dilated pupils filled with disbelief.

The withered demon hesitated, then spoke nervously.

"But, Great Lord... if we flee now, the Demon General will surely not spare us in the future..."

Before he could finish, the Demon Lord turned sharply.

With a swift motion, he slapped the demon's head, the sound echoing loudly. He barked out harsh words to mask his own panic, spittle flying as he cursed.

"Nonsense!"

"Is this fleeing? This is a tactical retreat to preserve our demonic forces!"

"Even humans know the saying, 'As long as the green hills remain, there will be no shortage of firewood.' How can you, after staying in Yunxing for so long, not understand such a simple truth? You fool, you disgrace the noble name of our demon race!"

After a few more scathing remarks, the demons nodded in agreement.

In an instant, the decision to retreat tactically was unanimous.

...

On the bone-paved road.

Lan Xing and the other two were filled with awe, bowing respectfully for a while.

Yi Feng didn't think much of the array's power and humbly responded to the atmosphere.

Looking toward the end of the bone road, his eyes showed a hint of curiosity.

"Is that light between the two skulls the Star Gate?"

Qing Yin Xianyun, having calmed her mind, solemnly replied, "As you say, Senior."

"That is indeed the Star Gate. With no demons in sight, they must be hiding inside. Given the cunning and cruelty of the demons, they won't let us destroy the Star Gate so easily. There will surely be a fierce battle ahead, and we may encounter traps or poison!"

Her two subordinates nodded gravely, preparing for battle.

The atmosphere grew tense, and Yi Feng also mentally prepared for a tough fight.

Gripping his large machete, he stepped forward on the bone road.

After cautiously walking a thousand feet, they finally reached the end of the road.

Two towering skeletons, radiating a menacing aura, stood on either side of the gate. The massive gate, shrouded in dark mist, exuded an eerie and sinister presence.

The gate was slightly ajar, with endless darkness swirling within, as if something terrifying was about to emerge.

Even from a distance, the oppressive feeling was overwhelming.

Qing Yin Xianyun tightly gripped her divine weapon, cautioning solemnly.

"Senior Yi, please be careful!"

At the same time, she issued a stern order to her subordinates.

"Prepare for battle! Stay alert and watch each other's backs!"

The three of them stood ready, their eyes fixed on the gate.

However.

Just as they were on high alert, a loud, panicked voice echoed from inside the gate.

"Hurry! Retreat!"

"Bull Demons, stop pushing! Don't cut in line!"

???

The three of them exchanged bewildered glances, their faces filled with confusion.

The young man muttered in disbelief.

"Did I just hear... the demons are retreating?"

Yi Feng frowned, curious, and walked toward the gate.

With him leading the way, the other three felt more confident and followed closely, standing before the Star Gate and peering through the crack.

What they saw left them stunned.

In the thick darkness, they could vaguely see the chaotic figures of demons. All kinds of demons were hurriedly packing their belongings, carrying all sorts of items...

Even with someone trying to direct them, the scene was utter chaos.

At a glance, it looked like a group of refugees fleeing a famine.

The sight was utterly bizarre.

Qing Yin Xianyun and the other two were completely dumbfounded, their jaws on the floor.

Yi Feng's face darkened, as if water could drip from it.

"Is this the cunning, powerful demon race you were talking about?"

Yi Feng asked with a grim expression. He had been looking forward to a fierce battle, hoping to at least gain a level or two, even if he didn't die.

But before they even entered the gate, the demons were already running away?

All his preparation had been for nothing.

Qing Yin Xianyun was at a loss for words, her face dark with embarrassment.

"Uh..."

How could she have expected the demons to act like this?

The situation was too strange. Even with Senior Yi's help, given the demons' bloodthirsty and ruthless nature, they shouldn't have retreated so easily.

The more she thought about it, the more confused she became, even questioning her own understanding of the world.

However, she didn't realize what it meant for the demons to see their Blood Sacrifice Array destroyed with a single strike.

Suddenly.

Qing Yin Xianyun noticed the large machete on Yi Feng's shoulder, her eyes flickering with doubt.

Though it looked ordinary, it showed no reaction in the presence of her divine weapon. If it were an ordinary sacred weapon, it would have been suppressed and dimmed by now.

Given the rough appearance of the machete, it should have shattered or at least trembled under the pressure.

The more she looked, the more suspicious she became.

Qing Yin Xianyun's eyes gradually widened, as if she had stumbled upon a terrifying truth.

Senior Yi's machete...

Could it also be a divine weapon?

Otherwise, it would never withstand the pressure of a divine weapon at such close range!

Whoosh!

The shocking truth finally dawned on her, and her eyes widened in realization.

She had thought that Yi Feng's ability to destroy the array was solely due to his immense cultivation. But now, it seemed that his weapon was at least on par with a divine weapon.

This made things even more terrifying!

Even in Lan Xing, divine weapons were not something just anyone could possess.

In the isolated Yunxing, which had been cut off for a hundred thousand years, having a divine weapon was even more extraordinary. Senior Yi's cultivation was undoubtedly fearsome, but his mysterious background was even more intriguing.

Once again, Qing Yin Xianyun felt a deep sense of awe, realizing the vastness of the world beyond her own. Her innate sense of superiority was completely shattered.

She bowed silently, not daring to look directly at Yi Feng.

"Senior."

"We owe this success entirely to your help. But the Star Gate has yet to be destroyed. Please step back and allow me to complete our mission."

Wait, so there were no more monsters to fight?

Yi Feng was stunned, his heart filled with disappointment.

Qing Yin Xianyun stepped forward, her sword radiating a terrifying aura. Green light wove around her like threads, making her look like a goddess from a painting, exuding an untouchable, cold elegance.

"Senior, please step back a few paces."

Hearing this, Yi Feng reluctantly stepped back, standing with the other two a few feet away.

Qing Yin Xianyun held her sword with both hands, and the gem on it began to glow brilliantly. The divine sword was awakened once more, its dazzling light converging and shooting into the dark sky.

Her tall, slender figure seemed minuscule before the thousand-foot-tall gate, yet her presence was overwhelming, as if she herself were a divine sword. The foul black mist dared not approach her.

Under the radiant light, the endless black mist was illuminated, frantically retreating.

With a single slash, the Star Gate was split in two by the sword's light. The ground began to tremble, and the massive gate was engulfed in the boundless radiance. The black mist inside fled deeper, as if its very existence was being severed.

"Boom!!!"

A deafening roar echoed, shaking the heavens and the earth.

The massive Star Gate was consumed by the light, and the giant skulls turned to dust.

In an instant.

The black mist that had once filled the sky and earth began to dissipate. The trembling of the ground grew more intense, and the foggy road became clearer. All the bones and blood-red flowers crumbled like rotten wood, scattering in the wind...

Sunlight gradually broke through the clouds, revealing the barren land once more.

Not a trace of black mist remained, nor the terrifying bone road. The Star Gate had completely vanished, as if it had been nothing but a fleeting illusion. Though the land was scarred, the world had finally returned to clarity.

The clouds parted, and sunlight bathed the earth.

The endless darkness that had once enveloped everything was finally driven away by the warm rays of the sun!

The two subordinates exchanged glances, their faces filled with excitement as they clenched their fists and cheered.

"We did it!"

"Great, we've finally succeeded!"

Yi Feng, standing to the side, remained expressionless. A sense of emptiness washed over him.

The joys and sorrows of others were not his own. He couldn't feel even a hint of happiness. He hadn't even had the chance to exert himself, and the demons were already gone.

Damn it...

After taking a deep breath, Yi Feng asked, "Is there anything else you need to do? Should we check other places?"

Qing Yin Xianyun smiled at his words.

"Our mission to Yunxing was solely to deal with the demons. Now that the Star Gate is destroyed, the demons won't pose a threat to Yunxing for a while. There's no need for us to go anywhere else. We'll return immediately to report everything."

Huh?

He hadn't even had the chance to act as a guide, and their mission was already complete.

This was way too simple.

Yi Feng waved his hand helplessly. "Alright, alright. Let's head back then."

The three of them nodded respectfully.

After a quick cleanup, the four of them began their journey back.

With the Star Gate destroyed, no more demons or black mist could be transmitted to Yunxing. The dark regions across the planet began to recede, and light returned. The journey back was naturally much smoother than the trip there.

A few days later.

The flying vessel came to a stop at the entrance of the ancient corridor in the starry sky.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Qing Yin Xianyun turned and bowed, her eyes filled with a complex emotion.

"Senior, your assistance on this journey will never be forgotten. If there is ever an opportunity in the future, I will do my utmost to repay your kindness."

Seeing the alien girl about to leave, Yi Feng felt that the matter had come to an end.

Even though he hadn't gained much, he was still glad that the demon threat had been resolved. At least he had done a good deed and made some new friends.

Out of courtesy, he smiled and extended an invitation.

"Why don't you stay in the village for a few more days to rest?"

Qing Yin Xianyun's eyes showed gratitude, and her tone became even more sincere.

"Thank you, Senior. But we have urgent matters to attend to and must return immediately. This mission to deal with the demons was highly unusual, and we need to report it as soon as possible."

"When we meet again, I will surely repay your kindness."

Yi Feng nodded slightly, his curiosity about the girl's homeland growing stronger.

Lan Xing was undoubtedly more advanced than Yunxing, with high-level divine weapons he had never heard of. It was likely that this planet had many powerful beings.

If he could go to Lan Xing, wouldn't his quest for death become much more promising?

Even if he couldn't die, the rate at which he gained experience should increase, right?

His previous plans resurfaced, and Yi Feng seized the opportunity to ask, "You promised before that once this mission was completed, you'd take me to Lan Xing. Can I go with you now?"

Qing Yin Xianyun was momentarily stunned, then smiled and replied honestly.

"Senior, you jest."

"My earlier promise was made out of ignorance, and I hope you can forgive me. With your level of cultivation, you are certainly qualified to visit Lan Xing."

"However... your strength is too great. If you were to go to Lan Xing now, we would need to report it in advance to avoid any unnecessary complications."

As she spoke, Qing Yin Xianyun made a promise with a look of anticipation.

"When we return next time, we will inform you of the outcome. Then, we will invite you to Lan Xing and show you the hospitality of our home."

Yi Feng nodded.

That made sense. After all, he was a powerful figure now. Going to another planet would probably require some formalities.

"Then, have a safe journey," Yi Feng said with a smile, cupping his hands in farewell.

"Until we meet again, Senior."

The three of them bowed respectfully, then boarded the flying vessel.

Moments later, the vessel disappeared into the endless corridor of stars.