Humans are in the wilderness, God is in perfection!

"Hahaha... Everyone, we've been really lucky on this trip. We've achieved our goal in just one month. Now we just need to get through another two months safely, and the assessment will be considered a success."

Inside a flying boat, Yuchi Feng and his companions were enjoying a drink of immortal wine.

Their journey went smoothly; each of them had already slain a powerful demon. If they could survive for another two months in the Heavenly Demon Mountain Range, they would pass the test and become One-Clawed Dragon Guards.

"The next two months are crucial. Before the assessment ends, we must remain hidden and not let those with ulterior motives know that we have already killed four great demons."

Yu Chi Hong remained calm. In the Yinglong Guard assessment, killing demons was only one challenge; the other challenge was protecting the spoils and preventing other participants from taking them away.

Historically, many bloodshed incidents have been caused by examinees killing each other, while those who die at the hands of powerful demons are relatively few.

"Fairy Yuhong is right, we still need to be careful."

With a smile, Master Qu Hai turned to Xia Mangqing and asked, "Speaking of which, Brother Qingxuan, with your strength, did you participate in the Immortal Destiny Conference a few years ago?"

"The Celestial Alliance Gathering!"

Upon hearing this, both Yuchi Feng and Yuchi Hong looked longingly at it, for it was a once-in-three-hundred-years opportunity and a great fortune.

Unfortunately, although they had lived through this era, they were too weak to be selected to go to the capital to participate in this grand event.

"What am I? I've only mastered two levels of the Dao Realm. How could I possibly be qualified to participate in the Immortal Destiny Conference?"

Xia Mangqing told a little lie.

"Fellow Daoist's words are rather harsh."

Yu Chifeng chuckled, "We haven't figured it out yet!"

Xia Mangqing smiled faintly, not answering Yu Chifeng, but looking at Yu Chihong, and said: "Judging from Fellow Daoist Yu Hong's methods before, you are not far from mastering the Dao Domain. I predict that it will not be long before you comprehend it."

"I feel like something's missing, but I'll just let things take their course."

Yu Chi Hong replied with a smile.

Xia Mangqing nodded. Such a mindset is indeed very suitable for cultivating the Dao. Otherwise, with distracting thoughts, even if one's comprehension is good, it will be difficult to see through some of the constraints, and one's Dao heart may even be clouded as a result.

Upon seeing this, Yu Chifeng smiled and was about to make a joke when suddenly they heard a loud "boom," after which the entire flying boat began to shake violently, and the group quickly fled.

But as soon as they arrived outside and saw the situation, their expressions all changed.

In mid-air, less than ten miles away from them, a terrifying demonic bird appeared. Its feathers were as hard as divine iron, clanging loudly. With the flapping of its wings, a hurricane raged.

"The Great Demon of Soul!?"

The Sea Chaser's face turned deathly pale.

Yu Chi Feng and Yu Chi Hong couldn't help but feel despair.

Myriad Manifestations and Primordial Spirit may seem to be just a difference of one realm, but their combat power is hundreds or thousands of times different. Although it is not impossible to defeat them, beings who can rival Primordial Spirits at the Myriad Manifestations level are all monstrous talents who can make a name for themselves in a region.

However, it is clear that none of them are that kind of prodigy.

"You guys go first, I'll hold it off!"

Just then, Xia Mangqing's voice rang out.

"Hold me back, you laughable junior!"

The demonic bird grinned maliciously, and with a flap of its black wings, countless wind blades seemed to tear through space and slash down towards the four of them.

"Refine!"

As soon as Xia Mangqing thought, a water-fire lotus flower suddenly appeared in the void, covering an area of ​​several dozen feet and enveloping Yu Chifeng and the others.

The wind blades, upon touching the water-fire lotus, were crushed and refined by the slowly rotating lotus leaves.

"Hmm? You've got some skills."

The demonic bird's gaze was icy, and it instantly pierced through the void like an arrow, while its sharp claws seemed like two divine weapons, ready to tear the water and fire lotus apart completely.

"fall!"

But the next moment, raging fire and giant waves fell from the void and merged into the water and fire lotus, causing its power to surge. The violent power of the Dao shook the void, causing the demonic bird to retreat violently.

"A realm of dual paths!"

The demon bird's mind grew more serious. It had long since become a primordial spirit, but now it only mastered one realm of Dao. This human in front of it, so young, had already mastered two realms. Compared to humans, the comprehension of demons and gods was indeed far inferior.

"But if that's all, you will still die today."

The demonic bird said coldly, "In the distant void, we can see a powerful demon approaching. Once it forms an encirclement, they will have no chance of escape."

"Go quickly, I have my own way to escape."

Xia Mangqing transmitted his voice.

"Alright, Brother Qingxuan, please be careful!"

Without hesitation, Master Qu Hai immediately took out a small teleportation talisman and instantly traveled tens of thousands of miles away.

"How could he do this!"

Yu Chifeng's face was grim. He hadn't expected that Master Qu Hai would be so cowardly. Looking at Xia Mangqing, he gritted his teeth and said, "Sister, you should leave quickly. I'll stay and help Fellow Daoist Qingxuan."

He possessed the body of a god and demon, and was equivalent to the perfection of all phenomena, making his vitality extremely strong. In addition, he had a life-saving trump card given to him by his clan. He was confident that staying behind could help Xia Mangqing in some way.

"Brother, do you think I'm that kind of person?"

Yu Chi Hong shook his head, while simultaneously forming hand seals. In an instant, dozens of flying swords swept across the sky, transforming into an array that pointed directly at the great demon approaching from afar.

"Brother Qingxuan, my elder brother and I joined forces to try and hold off those great demons, but this primordial spirit demon..."

Yu Chi Hong transmitted his voice, and Xia Mangqing glanced at the two of them with some surprise. Their departure at this time did not actually violate the oath of Heaven, since Xia Mangqing had already spoken.

But the fact that they were willing to risk their lives to stay and help under these circumstances shows their character.

"Fortunately, it wasn't beyond expectations; it was just done in a different way."

Encountering this demonic bird was part of Xia Mangqing's plan. He had been intentionally guiding it closer to this area because this demonic bird was related to the Lieyun Demon King and was a descendant of his bloodline.

This entire area is under the jurisdiction of this demonic bird, and those myriad great demons are also its demon generals. Xia Mangqing deliberately killed great demons in this area in order to lure it into making a move.

Originally, he wanted to put on a show, break through while "severely injured", then kill those myriad demons and "hunt down" this primordial spirit demon bird, so as to get close to the Fierce Cloud Demon King or lure him out.

The situation has changed, but it's not entirely unexpected; he only needs to make slight adjustments.

"Alright, your lives are the priority. I will do my best to see if I can repel or kill this primordial spirit demon."

Xia Mangqing quickly transmitted his voice, and at the same time, a knife appeared in his hand.

This sword is a blood-forged divine weapon. Those who refine bodies like gods and demons will forge such weapons. However, this sword is not Xia Mangqing's main weapon, so it can only be compared to a low-grade magic weapon.

boom!

The next instant, he charged out with his sword, his body wreathed in water and fire, annihilating everything in his path. The sword light was dazzling, containing a terrifying aura, which surprised even the great demon of the primordial spirit.

boom!

The void trembled, and the demonic bird flapped its giant wings, engaging Xia Mangqing in a fierce battle. In an instant, blades and wind blades raged, turning that area into a vacuum.

"You possess the body of a god or demon?"

The demonic bird was surprised. Although its perception was not strong, being only a myriad-phenomenal god, it was still able to fight it for a while with the help of two realms of Dao and its remarkable swordsmanship.