Devouring demons, I attain immortality.

Liu Qinghe's tone was sincere, her eyes revealing determination and worry.

"A demon at the peak of the Awakening Realm?"

Lin An was immediately startled, and his expression instantly turned serious.

He gasped, then asked, "How did you know?"

Liu Qinghe lowered her head slightly, a complex look flashing in her eyes: "Because among those who participated in sealing this demon were our Qingyu Sect elders. When they sealed it, they left behind a legacy, informing us of the demon's existence and its terrifying power, and instructing us to protect the seal and not allow it to break free."

Liu Qinghe raised her head and looked at Lin An with a firm gaze.

They seemed to be waiting for his response.

Upon hearing Liu Qinghe's words, Lin An's expression became extremely solemn.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze seemingly able to pierce through layers of mountains and reach the place where the sealed demon was located.

He slowly lowered his head, lost in thought, his mind racing as he weighed the pros and cons.

A demon at the peak of the Awakening Realm is not an easy opponent; a slight misstep could lead to utter destruction.

A moment later, Lin An raised his head.

His gaze sharpened as he stared directly at Liu Qinghe, and he retorted, "If that's the case, then with your strength, are you enough to deal with this demon? I think if you went, you'd only be wiped out by the demon!"

As Lin An spoke, he shook his head slightly, his eyes filled with worry.

He carefully observed the group of Qingyu Sect disciples in front of him.

Although Liu Qinghe, who was in the lead, had an extraordinary temperament, her cultivation level was only at the peak of the Foundation Establishment Realm.

To challenge a demon at the peak of the Awakening Realm with such strength is undoubtedly like a mantis trying to stop a chariot—overestimating one's own abilities.

Upon hearing this, a hint of helplessness and bitterness flashed across Liu Qinghe's face.

She sighed softly, her eyes filled with worry: "We don't want to act rashly, but we really have no other choice now. The seal on this demon has been weakening considerably lately, and it could break at any moment. Our Qingyu Sect is the closest to this place, and all the elders in the sect are in critical seclusion, unable to leave. Currently, only we can take action."

Lin An listened to Liu Qinghe's words and nodded slightly.

He knew that these Qingyu Sect disciples were under tremendous pressure in the face of such powerful demons.

He frowned slightly, pondering to himself:

If this demon were to break free from its seal, it would surely unleash a tremendous catastrophe, endangering not only the lives of these Qingyu Sect disciples but also bringing endless suffering to all living beings.

Especially the Xu family, who live very close to here...

Now that I know about this, how can I stand idly by?

Thinking of this, a resolute glint flashed in Lin An's eyes.

He stepped forward, his voice loud and clear: "Then let me help you!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Qinghe was overjoyed.

A bright smile lit up her face: "Really? That's wonderful!"

Having another helper is always a good thing!

Liu Qinghe's hands trembled slightly with excitement. She quickly bowed deeply to Lin An, her eyes filled with gratitude.

Lin An nodded slightly: "No need for formalities. Since we've decided to fight the demons together, we're partners fighting side by side. The most urgent task is to quickly understand the demons' situation and formulate a comprehensive plan."

"Fellow Daoist Lin is absolutely right. Our ancestors of the Qingyu Sect left behind some information about this demon, which may be of some help to us."

Liu Qinghe nodded quickly, her eyes sparkling with hope.

As she spoke, Liu Qinghe took out an old-fashioned book from her bosom and handed it to Lin An.

Lin An took the book and gently opened it.

The document contained detailed information about the demon's origins, strength, and the seal.

He read it carefully, his brows sometimes furrowing and sometimes relaxing.

Just then.

Suddenly, a series of hurried and chaotic footsteps broke the brief silence from the surrounding mountains and forests.

A group of cultivators dressed in various outfits surged out from all directions like a tide, surrounding them completely.

The eyes of these cultivators gleamed with greed.

The leader had a face full of scars and held a large knife, the blade of which faintly exuded a bloody aura.

Upon seeing this, Liu Qinghe was startled.

She took a deep breath, stepped forward, and said sincerely to the crowd, "Everyone, there are no rare treasures here. There is a demon at the peak of the Awakening Realm being suppressed below the mountain. Now the seal is loosening, and we are here to try to strengthen the seal and prevent it from being released and harming the world."

However, the leader, a cultivator with a face full of scars, let out a piercing laugh.

The laughter was filled with disdain: "Don't try to fool us! Do you think we're three-year-olds? This overwhelming surge of spiritual energy—what else could it be but the appearance of a rare treasure? You're just trying to trick us so you can keep this treasure for yourself!"

As he spoke, he slammed his broadsword heavily on the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.

The surrounding cultivators echoed their sentiments, and the atmosphere instantly became tense.

Liu Qinghe's face turned extremely grim. She explained again, "Everyone, everything I've said is true. Once this demon is unleashed, the consequences will be unimaginable. Our most urgent task is to work together to deal with it, not to kill each other!"

But her words were like a stone sinking into the sea, failing to earn her any trust.

Seeing that explanations were useless and the other party was pressing closer, preparing to launch an attack.

Helpless, Liu Qinghe and the others gripped their weapons tightly.

He channeled his spiritual power, a faint glow emanating from his body, and assumed a fighting stance.

Although the disciples of Qingyu Sect were nervous, their eyes still shone with determination.

They were well aware of the mission they bore.

Even when facing a formidable enemy, we will never back down.

Just as the two sides were about to clash, Lin An's expression turned cold, his eyes like cold stars.

The spiritual energy around him surged and rippled like a turbulent tide.

His figure vanished from the spot in an instant, like a bolt of lightning.

The next second, he appeared in the middle of the group of cultivators.

The Nine-Turn Demon-Slaying Blade in his hand had been drawn at some point.

The blade gleamed with intense light, and a powerful aura emanated from it.

Lin An suddenly swung his sword, and a dazzling blade of light, like an angry dragon, roared out with earth-shattering power.

Wherever the blade's edge passed, the air seemed to be sliced ​​by the sharp blade.

Before the group of cultivators could react, they were enveloped by the powerful blade light.

Faced with such absolute power, their resistance appeared so fragile and insignificant.

One after another, figures fell amidst the blade's edge, their screams echoing in the air.

In just a short while, the aggressive cultivators were all wiped out by Lin An.

"This kind of person is useless to talk nonsense, just kill him!"

Lin An said calmly.

Liu Qinghe, who was standing to the side, watched this scene with an indescribable complex expression in her eyes.

have to say.

Lin An's strength is indeed extremely powerful!

With him around, they might actually succeed!