Martial arts have become extinct worldwide, yet I am forced to have a large family.

Nanhai City, the Jiang family.

"Chief, I have arranged everything you instructed."

The elder stood respectfully before Jiang Hong, his figure slightly hunched.

Jiang Hong nodded slowly and rubbed his temples wearily.

"Chieftain, if I may be so bold as to ask," the elder's voice carried a heavy tone, "have you prepared so many blood-burning potions? Are you planning to lead us in a final battle against the demons?"

Blood-burning agent, a forbidden drug that can greatly enhance a martial artist's strength in a short period of time.

Its side effects are equally severe, seriously depleting a martial artist's life essence and even shortening their lifespan.

This drug should never be used on the battlefield unless absolutely necessary.

Jiang Hong did not answer immediately.

He walked to the window, where the sky above South Sea City was gloomy, and the distant roars of demons could be heard from time to time.

"You've seen what happened in today's battle."

"The Eighth Realm demons haven't even made a move yet, and South Sea City has already suffered heavy casualties. Our defenses are under immense pressure every moment."

"Our Jiang family, as one of the pillars of Nanhai City, must be prepared to perish together with the enemy at any time."

"Clan leader..." The elder's body trembled slightly, but his voice was strong, "If that really comes to that, I will give my old life to follow you and kill as many as I can!"

These words reveal the inherent courage and indomitable spirit of the Jiang family.

Jiang Hong's gaze lingered on the elder's face for a moment, a hint of relief appearing on his face. He stepped forward and patted the man's shoulder forcefully.

"Good!" Jiang Hong's voice was filled with excitement. "We Jiang family members have no cowards!"

What he didn't say was that these blood-burning agents, besides being used in desperate situations, had another, more important function...

That is to forcibly awaken the sleeping Eighth Realm Martial Saint—

Jiang Xingtian!

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On the other side of South China Sea City, in the rest room of the Exorcism Cult, the atmosphere was completely different.

"Sir, our mission is complete. When do we withdraw?" one of his men asked in a low voice.

Their mission is to capture the Seven Realms Demons.

Now that the demon army has arrived, and demons from the Seven Realms are everywhere, the capture mission has been completed, and they have no intention of sharing the fate of South Sea City.

Lemen sat in his chair, his fingertips tapping rhythmically on the table. "Any news about Elena?"

The subordinate quickly replied, "According to the latest news, Miss Elena and that guy named Yang Xian are still outside the city, but her battle pet hasn't made any move, so they're probably still alive."

After a few seconds of silence, the subordinate asked hesitantly, "Sir, should we wait for her to go back together?"

Miss Elena is one of the candidates for the Holy Son.

She came out with Leman, and if the former dies, the latter will also be severely punished.

At the time of the incident, Leimen was still capturing monsters in the spatial rift.

He never expected that Elena would be kidnapped by the Glory Society in a place like Chengwu University.

Leimen hesitated for a moment, then slowed the rhythm of his tapping.

"Let's wait a bit longer. Southsea City is currently the focus of the monsters' attacks," Leimen said slowly. "It will be safer to leave once Southsea City has weakened the monsters a bit more."

Then he stood up and ordered his men, "Tell everyone to refrain from action as much as possible and preserve their own strength. If Elena returns, take her with you."

The subordinate nodded in agreement and turned to relay the order.

"..." Lemon closed his eyes, planning the best time to evacuate.

As for Elena, it would be best if she came back alive; if she died, it could only be considered bad luck.

I wouldn't risk my life for a candidate for the Holy Son...

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The next morning.

wilderness.

Yang Xian quietly walked to the outside of the shelter, only to find the blonde girl inside fast asleep.

He coughed lightly and called out to the inside, "Miss Elena, it's time to get up."

But Elena just turned to her side and didn't wake up.

"Sleeping so soundly?" Yang Xian chuckled. "Your alertness is terrible!"

He walked over to Elena, squatted down, and gently patted her shoulder.

"Elena, it's time to get up."

Elena snorted and her body twitched slightly.

Yang Xian patted her again, this time with a little more force: "Elena, it's really time to get up."

However, Elena did not wake up immediately; instead, she seemed to be unconsciously searching for something warm.

She suddenly stretched out her hands and hugged Yang Xian's waist.

Immediately afterwards, her legs wrapped around him, forcefully pushing Yang Xian's head into her arms.

Yang Xian felt two soft and elastic masses tightly envelop his cheeks, and a faint fragrance carrying Elena's body temperature instantly enveloped him.

He struggled, his voice muffled. "Hey, what are you doing?"

Elena slowly opened her eyes, her gaze still somewhat hazy.

When she saw Yang Xian's face so close to hers, she was first taken aback, then showed an apologetic expression.

"sorry……"

"I thought she was just hugging my teddy bear."

"Every time I wake up, I instinctively hug the nearest thing to me; it's become a habit!"

"hey-hey……"

Elena released Yang Xian and rubbed her eyes.

"..." Yang Xian stood up abruptly, glanced at the points notification flashing on the system panel, and immediately understood.

She did it on purpose!

Although it was intentional, Elena's words may not necessarily be false.

She does have a habit.

"Did I hurt you just now?" The blonde girl tilted her head.

"No." Yang Xian shook his head helplessly. "I collected some breakfast nearby, and I'll continue on my way after I finish eating."

"Okay!" Elena braced herself with both hands, and her coat immediately slipped off.

Yang Xian glanced at it casually, then quickly turned away, his voice tinged with unease: "You sleep...without clothes on?"

Elena replied casually, "I'm used to it, it's more comfortable to sleep like this."

For people who have this habit.

Sleeping with or without clothes on definitely feels like two different things.

"You're not being polite at all, even though there's another person of the opposite sex here." Yang Xian's lips twitched, and he said helplessly.

Elena's voice came from behind:

"To me, Mr. Yang Xian is no stranger."

"Isn't it a good thing to be looked at twice by someone of the opposite sex you like?"

"If you like..."

Yang Xian, who was in front, was completely unaware that the source of the sound was getting closer and closer to him.

The next second, Elena leaped lightly from behind and wrapped her arms around Yang Xian's neck.

One of his hands was still clutching her clothes.

Yang Xian's body stiffened instantly.

Elena's voice came again, but this time it was full of temptation:

"Before I'm dressed, why don't you take a few more glances?"

"Or... it would be good to experience it more."