Bitter Realm: A Happy Person Traveling Across China

With a flick of the Blood Demon's wrist, a slender chain made of an unknown metal, hidden at the end of the Blood-Drinking Blade's hilt, shot out like a venomous snake emerging from its hole. It cut through the chaotic energy flow and dust, its angle incredibly tricky, and perfectly wrapped around Mu Lingfeng's right wrist, which was holding the sword!

The chains felt icy cold to the touch, and a chilling, malevolent energy seemed to be trying to invade my wrist through the meridians!

"kill--"

The Blood Demon let out a triumphant and frenzied roar, his arm muscles bulging, and pulled hard with all his might!

Caught off guard, Mu Lingfeng's wrist was also affected by the evil energy of the chains, causing his true energy to stagnate. He was pulled and staggered towards the direction of the Blood Demon!

Meanwhile, the Blood Demon's other hand held the Blood-Drinking Blade, which, with a sinister grin, was aimed straight at her heart!

Mu Lingfeng was startled and was about to forcefully gather his true energy to break the chains, but he was already a fraction too slow!

At the critical moment!

"Um?"

Ye Jinming, who had been observing from the sidelines, finally made a move—

Although Mu Lingfeng was caught off guard and subdued, with her strength, she shouldn't be seriously injured. But how could she miss the chance to be a hero and save the beauty?

"Be careful, young lady!"

Without any earth-shattering display, his figure swayed slightly, as if blending into the surrounding light and shadow, and the next moment, he appeared beside Mu Lingfeng like a ghost.

His speed was so fast that it seemed to transcend space, a testament to the ingenious use of his movement techniques combined with the power of space.

The moment he appeared, Ye Jinming pointed his fingers like a sword, and a flash of icy blue light appeared at his fingertips as he slashed through the air!

"laugh--"

A subtle yet incredibly sharp sword aura precisely struck the connection between the chain and the hilt of the Blood-Drinking Blade!

The seemingly incredibly strong metal chain, under the extremely refined sword energy, was as if it had encountered its natural enemy, and returned to the hilt of the sword.

The pulling force suddenly disappeared, and Mu Lingfeng immediately regained his balance.

She reacted with lightning speed; almost at the same moment the chains broke, she flicked her left hand across her right wrist with her index finger, dispelling the invading evil energy. Simultaneously, her Cloud-Walking Sword returned to protect her, and she then looked at the newcomer.

As the smoke and dust cleared, a handsome young man dressed in a blue and white robe appeared beside him; it was Ye Jinming.

He remained calm and composed, as if his previous dangerous strike had been nothing more than a casual gesture.

"Miss, are you alright?" Ye Jinming turned his head and smiled slightly at Mu Lingfeng, his tone gentle.

Although Mu Lingfeng was surprised and puzzled by the person's identity and when he appeared, he knew that the other party had indeed helped him. He immediately clasped his hands in thanks and said, "Thank you for your help. I'm fine. Be careful..."

Before she could finish speaking, another unexpected event occurred!

Seeing that the chains had been broken and reinforcements had arrived, the Blood Demon was even more enraged!

Ignoring the backlash from the chains, he used the momentum of his charge to change the direction of the Blood-Drinking Blade in his hand, abandoning Mu Lingfeng. The tip of the blade condensed a point of extremely scarlet demonic light, and with lightning speed, he stabbed straight into Ye Jinming's heart!

This slash was ruthless and cunning, containing all his madness and demonic power, determined to kill this troublemaker in one blow!

"Watch out behind you!" Mu Lingfeng exclaimed, and Yunxing Sword was instantly thrust out to intercept.

However, Yoru Akira reacted even faster!

Just as the Blood-Drinking Blade was about to touch his robes, he seemed to have eyes in the back of his head, and his figure spun lightly like a dream—

"Whoosh!"

The Blood-Drinking Blade pierced through, but it felt as if it had struck air, with no force whatsoever!

Ye Jinming's figure blurred and disappeared on the spot, leaving an extremely realistic afterimage!

The Blood Demon's sure-fire attack missed its mark, and his forward momentum continued unabated. He was momentarily stunned, a hint of confusion flashing in his crimson eyes.

Just as his old strength was exhausted and new strength had not yet arisen, and his body stiffened slightly—

A clear and melodious sword cry seemed to come from beyond the heavens!

Night Ember's true form had appeared three feet away from the Blood Demon at some unknown time, and he now held a long sword in his hand.

The sword was long and slender, its surface as clear as autumn water, yet a breathtakingly cold light flowed from its blade, as if it could sever one's vision—it was his sword, "Jinghong".

There are no complicated opening moves, and no earth-shattering momentum.

Ye Jinming simply swung his sword.

This sword strike was faster than thought, like a fleeting glimpse, a passing shadow.

As the sword flashed, time seemed to stand still for a moment.

"Pfft—"

A soft sound was followed by the Blood Demon's short, shrill scream.

His right arm, which was tightly gripping the Blood-Drinking Blade, was severed at the shoulder!

The severed arm, along with the eerie Blood-Drinking Demon Blade, flew high into the air, and dark red blood gushed out from the cut like a fountain!

"Ugh—" The Blood Demon clutched his severed arm, staggered backward, and the madness on his face was replaced by excruciating pain and fear.

Without the support of the Blood-Drinking Blade and the infusion of demonic energy, the boiling demonic energy around him receded like a tide, and the crimson in his eyes quickly dimmed, revealing his originally cloudy and painful eyes. His body swayed a few times, and finally could not hold on any longer, collapsing to the ground with a thud, and immediately began to burn as if he had become a new desiccated corpse...

The Blood-Drinking Demon Blade traced an arc in mid-air before crashing to the ground with a clang. The blood-red light and demonic energy on the blade fluctuated violently for a few moments, seemingly becoming extremely unstable due to the loss of its host, emitting an unwilling hum. However, it eventually subsided, leaving only the blade still radiating an ominous dark red glow.

With a flick of his wrist, Ye Jinming's Jinghong Sword silently returned to its sheath, as if it had never been drawn. He didn't even glance at the fallen Blood Demon or the demonic blade, turning to face Mu Lingfeng, his face still bearing that same nonchalant smile:

"Now, it should be completely fine!"

Seeing this, Mu Lingfeng breathed a sigh of relief and quickly greeted him, "Mu Lingfeng, Hidden in the Mountains and Clouds, thank you for your help, young master. May I ask your name?"

As Ye Jinming followed Mu Lingfeng's movements, he couldn't help but glance at her. Truly worthy of being called Mu Yourong…

Then Ye Jinming quickly averted his gaze and returned the greeting, saying, "I am Ye Jinming."

Upon hearing this, Mu Lingfeng was somewhat surprised: "So you are Ye Jinming, the Sword Master who has recently risen to fame in the Northern Region. You truly live up to your reputation."

Ye Jinming gave an awkward laugh: "Just an empty title!"

Speaking of Mu Lingfeng's demon-slaying expedition this time, it's clear that the Blood Demon has really gone all out.

Originally, the Blood-Drinking Demon Blade only circulated among outlaw strongholds, but because the Blood-Drinking Demon Blade evolved too quickly, it attracted many martial arts masters to come and "exterminate the demon".

As for whether it was about exorcising demons or stealing a knife, that's just hearsay.

With Mu Lingfeng's cultivation level, dealing with the Blood Demon shouldn't have been too difficult.

However, the Blood Demon's mechanics were very strong, and its methods were unexpected, causing Mu Lingfeng to fall into its trap for a time.

This clearly shows that Mu Lingfeng lacks experience in life-or-death duels.

After all, given her status and position, she is someone you rarely encounter.

She is the head of the northern branch of the Confucian school, "Yide Xitian". She has a chivalrous and magnanimous personality, is unrestrained and open-minded, and speaks frankly.

He is actually a descendant of the founder of the Defeng Ancient Path, and his master is Xia Kanxuan, the first head of the Defeng Ancient Path.

In addition, she has a hidden identity: Feng Ru Wuqing Ying Shuangqing. (This identity is more for show, since the first guardian, Jun Fengtian, solves any problems that arise.)

Although Mu Lingfeng is a follower of the Confucian lineage of Mingde, he has no interest in wielding power and prefers freedom...