Emperor Qiankun

Chapter 369 Xue Jing Demon Clan

All that could be seen was the summit of the sky.

A figure in a green robe stood with his sword, his posture upright, like a sharp sword drawn from its sheath, exuding a fierce aura.

In front of him stood several old monsters, their auras terrifying and abyssal, as if they could devour everything.

These old men stared intently at the handsome young man in front of them.

Although he didn't speak, the obstruction in his eyes was as clear and palpable as a physical object.

Li Qingyuan's gaze swept over and saw that Mo Hua had already joined up with the three old men, including Mo Shang.

The four stood on the ground, also gazing up at the sky, their expressions solemn, as if deep in thought.

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at this time.

The handsome young man spoke in a clear, resonant voice, yet carrying an undeniable air of authority:

"Gentlemen, why are you obstructing this Crown Prince?"

An elder statesman spoke slowly, his voice deep, saying:

"Your Highness, why ask a question you already know the answer to?"

"Since His Majesty has issued the decree, you should obey it."

"Otherwise, wouldn't that put us in a difficult position?"

Upon hearing this, Li Qingyuan instantly realized:

That young man is probably Xue Jing!

Is he running away from his wedding again?

But he heard that Xue Jing had become a cripple and lost all his cultivation.

Where does the power to wield the sword come from now?

No, Li Qingyuan suddenly realized that controlling a sword only requires comprehending the sword intent and coordinating with the power of the soul; it doesn't require much physical strength.

It seems that although Xue Jing's physical cultivation was ruined, his Daoist cultivation was still unfathomable.

He may have been hiding his strength all along, and only today, when he was forced to reveal it, did he.

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now.

Xue Jing spoke again, his voice tinged with sarcasm:

"What? Now I, the Crown Prince, can't even go out for a stroll?"

He didn't admit that he was running away from anything, but simply steered the conversation to going on a trip.

"With the wedding approaching, Your Highness's actions are perhaps inappropriate."

"But if Your Highness really wishes to go anywhere, this old man can accompany you."

Another elder statesman spoke, his tone seemingly respectful, but actually concealing a firm stance.

"laugh!"

Upon hearing this, Xue Jing scoffed.

He looked at the elders and other great cultivators who surrounded him, his expression inscrutable, as if he were both smiling bitterly and filled with sorrow...

His complex expression made it difficult to discern what he was thinking.

Then, he coldly rebuked:

"Get out of my way! I'm just taking a stroll. I'll return on my wedding day."

"No one is allowed to follow, or don't blame this Crown Prince..."

With that, he tried to leave on his sword.

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The elders had cold and serious expressions, but they still slowly made way for Xue Jing to leave.

However, Xue Jing's words were clearly not enough to deter others.

Behind him, the elder and many other cultivators followed Xue Jing closely, never leaving his side.

Seeing this, Xue Jing stopped and coldly surveyed the crowd, saying:

"Are you all deaf?"

“Your Highness, your cultivation level is low, and you are bound to encounter danger when you go out. But with us here, you can wander around as you please. We will protect you.”

One of the senior officials responded in a tone that was neither humble nor arrogant, as if he were merely stating a fact.

"Haha~"

Xue Jing sneered, "You really are loyal."

The laughter was full of sarcasm and disdain.

Upon hearing this, the Grand Secretary remained calm and composed, bowing respectfully and saying:

"I wouldn't dare. I was merely fulfilling my duties as a Grand Secretary. Please make yourself at home, Your Highness."

Upon seeing this, Xue Jing said nothing more and streaked across the sky, disappearing as swiftly as a shooting star.

It moved so fast that it disappeared into the horizon in an instant.

Li Qingyuan followed Mo Hua, Mo Shang, and the others.

He was filled with curiosity and wanted to see what Xue Jing was up to.

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Traveling quickly.

Along the way, Xue Jing's behavior became increasingly intriguing.

Whether intentionally or accidentally, he inadvertently wandered into the outer perimeter of several restricted areas.

Although it was merely the outer perimeter of the forbidden area, it was still extremely dangerous, causing some of the Grand Secretaries to suffer a humiliating defeat...

Their previously calm and peaceful faces instantly turned agitated and irritable, their brows furrowed and their eyes revealing undisguised anger.

However, these senior officials were, after all, seasoned veterans who had weathered many storms and lived for a long time, and their control over their emotions had reached a state of perfection!

Therefore, in just a moment, that negative emotion vanished and disappeared, and he returned to his calm and composed state.

Li Qingyuan was new to this world and knew very little about its many secrets, and had never even heard of the forbidden area.

It wasn't until he closely followed behind Mo Shang and the other three, and through their intermittent conversations, that he gradually learned of the existence of the forbidden area.

Fortunately, Xue Jing was not moving very fast; instead, he was wandering around in circles like a headless fly.

This allowed Li Qingyuan to barely keep up with his pace.

At first, Xue Jing's seemingly chaotic behavior and strange actions were surprising;

Like everyone else, Li Qingyuan was full of doubts and confusion, feeling that Xue Jing was just "wandering around aimlessly"!

However, as time went on, Li Qingyuan's eyes gradually caught some unusual clues.

Judging from Xue Jing's seemingly chaotic route, it appears on the surface that he is going around in circles;

However, upon closer observation, one can discover that he is actually making steady progress in a specific direction.

That direction seemed to conceal a hidden secret, drawing Xue Jing closer and closer.

Although Li Qingyuan did not understand why Xue Jing was being so cautious, even going so far as to create the illusion of wanting to enter the forbidden area to mislead everyone;

But his intuition told him that there must be something else going on.

As Li Qingyuan delved deeper into his thinking, he became increasingly convinced of his judgment, and a bold idea gradually took shape in his mind—

Xue Jing is stalling for time!

"Could it be that Xue Jing has reinforcements?"

The thought flashed through Li Qingyuan's mind like lightning, causing him to fall into deep thought.

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Time flies, and we have traveled for an unknown amount of time and distance.

And right now.

Suddenly, a series of rumbling sonic booms echoed from the distant horizon:

"Rumble..."

The sound was like a thunderclap exploding in the clouds, extremely shocking, and the sense of oppression was overwhelming!

Even from a great distance, it was enough to make one's nerves tense instantly, as if every nerve was being gripped by the enormous sound.

Even though Li Qingyuan was in this seemingly peaceful other time and space, she felt her eardrums were being violently shaken, as if they were being torn apart by the sound waves!

The sound was extremely penetrating, its power sweeping across the land like a monstrous wave.

Looking up now, a breathtaking painting seems to be slowly unfolding in the distant sky.

Golden dragons soared freely among the sea of ​​clouds, their bodies winding and coiling, their scales shimmering with dazzling golden light...

The dragon's whiskers fluttered in the wind, resembling two agile "chains," while its piercing eyes revealed its majesty and domineering presence.

Each tail swing stirs up gusts of wind, causing the sea of ​​clouds to churn endlessly.

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On the ground, a white tiger stands proudly with its head held high.

They are agile, muscular, and exude a wild power.

Its white fur was as pure as snow, yet it subtly exuded a chilling aura!

“Ah…”

They opened their gaping maws and let out deafening roars and howls, their voices echoing through the heavens and earth, as if to shatter everything in the world.

Those sharp fangs gleamed with a cold light, sending chills down one's spine!

Besides the Golden Dragon and the White Tiger, other demon races were densely distributed around them.

Some demons resemble giant pythons, with bodies as thick as pillars, coiled together, their scales shimmering with a cold luster, flicking their tongues and hissing, making people's hair stand on end;

Some demons spread their wings and soared like birds of prey, their wingspans blotting out the sky and the sun, their sharp claws gleaming with a cold light, as if they were ready to swoop down at any moment and deliver a fatal blow to their enemies.

Some demons stood like giant bears, with strong and powerful limbs, messy and fluffy fur, exuding a savage aura, and the ground trembled with every step they took!

However, many more demons transformed into human form.

They stood in various directions, their bodies shrouded in demonic energy, like black mist that blotted out the sky.

The demonic aura contained boundless evil and power, as if it could devour everything around it.

Their faces were either ferocious and terrifying or sinister and cunning, and their eyes revealed greed and ferocity, making people afraid to look directly at them!

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