Devouring demons, I attain immortality.

Liu Qinghe nodded heavily, her hair swaying gently with the movement.

He then stepped forward and said earnestly, "This Crimson Blood Lion King is incredibly powerful. The materials on its body are extremely valuable for refining weapons and alchemy. You can have them all! If it weren't for you, we wouldn't have been able to defeat it today. You truly deserve these materials!"

Liu Qinghe knew this well.

Without Lin An, they would have faced certain death against the Crimson Lion King, and Lin An deserved all the spoils of war.

After a moment's thought, Lin An readily agreed, "Okay!"

He did not make a show of refusing.

In his view, these materials were indeed of great help to him.

It can be used to enhance one's own strength or to deal with other crises in the future.

Moreover, he put in a lot of effort for this battle.

……

Inside the council hall of the Zhan Mansion, the atmosphere was so oppressive it felt like water could be squeezed out of it.

After many days of eager anticipation, a mysterious master finally arrived.

Xuan Mingzi.

Xuanmingzi was dressed in a black robe and wore a bronze mask, revealing only a pair of deep, unfathomable eyes.

He exuded a mysterious and powerful aura, as if he were completely out of place with everything in the world.

"The reason we invited Senior Xuanmingzi to come out of seclusion this time is to deal with that arrogant Lin An from the Xu family. He killed members of our Zhan Clan. If this grudge is not avenged, what will become of the Zhan Clan's prestige!"

The prefect of the Zhan Prefecture, Song Song, was furious, with veins bulging on his forehead.

He slammed his fist hard on the table, making a dull thud.

Xuanmingzi nodded slightly.

His voice was deep and hoarse, as if it came from the deepest hell: "Hmph, just a brat, nothing to fear. Once I make my move, I'll make sure he dies a horrible death."

So, a large group of people headed towards the Xu family's residence.

They arrived at the Xu family's gate.

With his hands on his hips, Zhanfu Lord Song Song shouted at the top of his lungs, "Listen up, Xu family! If you don't hand over Lin An today, don't blame us for razing the Xu family to the ground!"

The sound was like rolling thunder, echoing in front of the Xu family's gate.

The vibrations made the surrounding air buzz.

Upon hearing the challenge, the Xu family members panicked, and the once orderly courtyard instantly descended into chaos.

Upon hearing the commotion, Xu Chongfeng, an elder of the Xu family, hurriedly came out of the house.

His expression was solemn, and his brows were furrowed.

A hint of worry flashed in his eyes when he saw the Zhan family members.

However, when his gaze fell on Xu Shan, he couldn't help but widen his eyes, his face filled with shock and anger: "Xu Shan, how come you're with the Zhan family?"

Xu Shan lowered his head slightly, his eyes flickering, not daring to meet Xu Chongfeng's gaze.

But he still forced himself to say, "Lin An killed someone from the Zhan family, committing a grave mistake that is unforgivable and deserves to die! Elder, are you going to protect him?"

His voice trembled slightly, and he was actually a little uneasy inside.

But when he thought of the benefits promised to him by the Zhan family, he gritted his teeth and strengthened his resolve.

Xu Chongfeng was so angry that he trembled all over.

Pointing at Xu Shan, he angrily shouted, "You...you fool! Lin An was doing this to protect the Xu family and to punish those who committed evil. What crime has he committed?"

The Lord of the War Palace saw that the two sides were deadlocked.

He waved his hand impatiently and said to Xuan Mingzi, "Senior, stop wasting time talking to them and just make your move!"

Xuanmingzi snorted coldly and took a step forward.

He slowly raised his hands, and a cloud of black mist gathered in his palms.

Strange runes flickered faintly in the mist, emanating a chilling aura.

His eyes were icy cold, as if he regarded the Xu family members as ants.

Just as Xuanmingzi was about to launch his attack, a familiar figure streaked across the sky like a black lightning bolt.

"stop!"

A loud shout, like a resounding bell, rang in everyone's ears—it was Lin Angui!

Lin An led Liu Qinghe and the Qingyu Sect members back to the Xu family in a hurry.

He sped along the road, his heart filled with worry for the safety of the Xu family.

Upon arriving at the Xu family's gate, the group was taken aback by the arrogant and domineering demeanor of the Zhan family members, clearly not expecting to encounter them here.

Liu Qinghe's already beautiful face was instantly covered with a layer of frost.

Her gaze was sharp, and she immediately locked onto Xuan Mingzi.

This mysterious man in black robes once stirred up a bloody storm in the martial arts world, committing numerous evil deeds.

Qingyu Sect has been searching for his whereabouts.

At this moment, enemies meet and their eyes blaze with hatred.

Without hesitation, Liu Qinghe drew her longsword, its blade gleaming with a chilling blue light, like an enraged dragon.

"You fiend, you're actually here! We've been looking everywhere for you!"

Liu Qinghe's voice was clear and crisp, yet filled with anger.

This shout seemed to release a long-suppressed anger.

Her eyes burned with fierce fighting spirit.

The sword in his hand trembled slightly, as if it couldn't wait to drink the blood of his enemy.

Upon hearing the voice, Xuanmingzi slowly turned his head.

A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes when he saw Liu Qinghe.

But he quickly regained his indifferent expression.

A slight, mocking sneer appeared on his lips: "What a small fry, what a coincidence! I never expected to run into you guys here."

His voice was low and hoarse, filled with endless disdain, as if he didn't take Liu Qinghe and the others seriously at all.

As the two confronted each other, the atmosphere suddenly became tense, as if an invisible layer of gunpowder smoke filled the air.

The members of the Zhan family gripped their weapons tightly, their eyes revealing vigilance and ferocity.

The disciples of Qingyu Sect quickly formed a sword formation, their spiritual energy flowing around them, ready to engage in battle at any moment.

Lin An frowned slightly, a hint of seriousness in his eyes.

He knew that Xuan Mingzi's strength was not to be underestimated; judging from the aura emanating from him, he was definitely a formidable opponent.

But he was not afraid at all.

Spiritual energy surged quietly around him.

The Nine-Turn Demon-Slaying Blade trembled at his waist, echoing its master's fighting spirit.

"Since we've run into each other, let's settle things today!"

Liu Qinghe shouted and launched the first attack.

The long sword in his hand, carrying a sharp sword aura, was aimed straight at Xuan Mingzi's throat.

Xuanmingzi snorted coldly, calmly raised his arm, and a black shield instantly appeared in his hand.

The shield was covered with eerie runes and exuded a chilling aura.

With a loud clang, Liu Qinghe's longsword pierced the shield, sending sparks flying. The powerful impact made her arm go slightly numb.

The two sides' fighting spirit was about to ignite.

A fierce battle is about to erupt in front of the Xu family's gate.

The other disciples also charged straight up, attacking Xuanmingzi!

However, Xuanmingzi remained unmoved.

The black shield in his hand exploded with a bang, followed by a terrifying attack with overwhelming momentum!

"Since you all wish to die, then I will grant your wish!"

Xuanmingzi roared angrily.