Daqin arrests alchemists, what does it matter to me as a qi refiner?

Upon hearing this, Yang Ling frowned: "If that's the case, then our journey ahead will likely be even more difficult. We need to intensify our training and improve our strength to cope with even greater challenges."

Ziya confidently replied, "No matter what, we will face it together. With you all here, I'm not afraid of anything!"

They looked at each other and smiled, their hearts filled with warmth and strength. They knew that the road ahead was long, but as long as they were united, nothing could stop them from moving forward.

In the days that followed, everyone studied and cultivated even more diligently. They not only improved their own cultivation levels but also gradually mastered more spells and skills. At the same time, they remained constantly vigilant about external movements, guarding against sudden attacks from enemies.

Life in the palace was peaceful and fulfilling. Every morning, as the first rays of sunlight streamed into the palace, everyone began their daily training. Some wielded longswords, some chanted incantations, and some studied the mysteries of the treasures... Everyone was striving towards a common goal.

However, the peaceful days did not last long. One day, as night fell, the palace suddenly trembled. A powerful, evil aura descended from the sky, enveloping the entire palace.

"Not good! A powerful enemy is attacking!" Yang Ling immediately picked up the Heavenly Mirror to investigate. He saw a demon clad in black robes with a ferocious face standing at the palace gate. He exuded a powerful evil aura, as if he wanted to devour the entire palace.

"Haha! You insignificant humans! Today is your doomsday!" the demon roared arrogantly. "Hand over the celestial treasures, and I might let you die a little easier!"

"Don't even think about it!" Ying Zheng roared, brandishing his Thunder Sword and charging towards the demon. But the demon simply waved his magic wand, neutralizing Ying Zheng's attack.

Everyone was shocked. They had never seen such a powerful enemy, and a sense of fear crept into their hearts. But Yang Ling remained calm, knowing that he could not panic at this moment.

"Don't panic, everyone! Proceed according to the previous plan!" Yang Ling shouted. "Senior Xu Fu, please use your Heavenly Book to find the enemy's weaknesses! Bai Wei, Ziya, you two are responsible for cover and support! Ying Zheng, you and I will face the enemy head-on!"

A fierce battle is about to break out.

The demon chuckled coldly, his wand emitting a chilling demonic aura that blended seamlessly with the night, adding to his eeriness. His figure flickered in and out of the darkness, as if poised to launch a deadly attack at any moment.

"Hmph, you ants, you think you can contend with me?" The demon's tone was full of disdain.

Ying Zheng gripped the Thunder Sword tightly, its tip pointing at the demon, his eyes resolute and fearless: "Demon, cease your arrogance! Today is your end!"

Yang Ling stood beside Ying Zheng, the Heavenly Mirror hovering in his palm, its surface shimmering with a mysterious light, as if searching for the demon's weakness.

Xu Fu closed his eyes, chanting incantations as the celestial book flipped through his fingers, each page seemingly whispering ancient secrets. Suddenly, he opened his eyes, his gaze sharp and piercing: "Found it! This demon's weakness lies in its heart; only the power of thunder can break it!"

"Alright!" Ying Zheng shouted, his figure flashing like lightning as he charged towards the demon. The Thunder Sword drew a dazzling arc of electricity in the air, aiming straight for the demon's heart.

The demon sneered, neither dodging nor yielding, and with a gentle wave of its wand, a black barrier appeared out of thin air, blocking Ying Zheng's thunderous strike.

"Hmph, a mere trick!" the demon scoffed.

However, at that moment, Bai Wei and Zi Ya silently approached from both sides. The spirit water pearl in Bai Wei's hand emitted a soft light, transforming into countless water arrows that shot towards the demon. Zi Ya, meanwhile, wielded his Wind and Fire Wheels, unleashing raging flames that combined with Bai Wei's water arrows into a dual attack of water and fire. Caught off guard, the demon's black barrier cracked under the combined assault of water and fire. Taking advantage of the opportunity, Ying Zheng launched another attack, his Thunder Sword instantly piercing through the barrier and aiming straight for the demon's heart.

"Ah!" The demon screamed in agony, staggering back several steps. He looked down and saw that the Thunder Sword had pierced a small hole in his chest, and blood was gushing out.

"You...you actually hurt me!" the demon roared, its eyes flashing with furious flames. "I will make you pay the price!"

With that, he waved his wand and summoned a group of demons. These demons were of various shapes and sizes; some had blue faces and fangs, some had wings and flew in the air, and some had huge bodies as majestic as mountains.

"Men, charge! Kill them!" the demon commanded.

The demons howled as they charged towards the group. Ying Zheng, Yang Ling, and the others immediately launched a counterattack. The Thunder Sword, the Heavenly Mirror, the Spirit Water Pearl, and the Wind and Fire Wheels, among other treasures, shone brilliantly in the night sky as they clashed fiercely with the demons.

The battle within the palace intensified. Each attack was enough to shatter mountains and crack the earth. Yet, amidst this chaotic battlefield, one figure remained steadfastly calm: Yang Ling.

Holding the Heavenly Mirror, he constantly monitored the battlefield. Whenever danger approached, he would promptly warn everyone. At this moment, he discovered that a demon was stealthily approaching Xu Fu, attempting to launch a sneak attack.

"Senior Xu Fu, be careful!" Yang Ling shouted a warning.

However, the demon was incredibly fast, appearing behind Xu Fu in the blink of an eye. It grinned maliciously, raising its wand, ready to deliver a fatal blow. Xu Fu sensed the malice behind him, but it was too late to dodge.

"Senior Xu Fu, be careful!" Yang Ling's Heavenly Mirror captured this scene, and he shouted urgently.

But just then, a golden light descended from the sky, repelling the demon several steps. Within the golden light, fairies gracefully arrived; their arrival was like timely rain, instantly changing the course of the battle.

"You demons, how dare you invade the celestial realm! You are truly overestimating yourselves!" the leading fairy coldly rebuked.

A flicker of fear flashed in the demon's eyes, but it was quickly overshadowed by rage: "You lackeys of the immortal realm, how dare you ruin my plans! Today I'll show you my power!"

He brandished his magic wand, unleashing even more powerful demonic energy in an attempt to fend off the fairies' attacks. However, the fairies were not afraid; wielding their magical artifacts, they engaged in a fierce battle with the demons and monsters.

"Let's fight side by side and not let these demons succeed!" Ying Zheng brandished his Thunder Sword, loudly encouraging his men.

Bai Wei and Zi Ya were equally formidable, unleashing the power of their respective Spirit Water Pearls and Wind-Fire Wheels to engage in a fierce battle with the demons. With the help of the fairies, the group quickly turned the tide of the battle.

"Today is your death day!" the leading fairy said coldly again. The celestial sword in her hand emitted a dazzling light, aiming straight for the demon's head. The demon dodged in terror, but it was too late. The celestial sword instantly pierced through his body, pinning him to the ground.

"Ah!" The demon let out its final scream, then vanished into thin air as a wisp of black smoke. Seeing this, the other demons scattered and fled, fearing the fairies would catch up and kill them. (End of Chapter)