The Immortal Emperor Reborn: Accompanying My Child on the Extraordinary Journey

Chapter 95: Guardian in the Shadows

After Yun Che expressed his gratitude, he gazed deeply into the distance, his heart filled with turmoil. Saint Snow Face smiled faintly, a smile like the warm winter sun, gentle yet resolute: "Yun Che, since you and I are fellow believers, it's only natural for us to help each other. Furthermore, the threat posed by the demons concerns the peace of the entire cultivation world."

“Indeed.” Yun Che nodded, his expression solemn. “But the demons are cunning and changeable. Even though they have temporarily retreated today, there is no guarantee they won’t come back again. We must be fully prepared.”

Xueyan nodded slightly, her eyes gleaming with wisdom. "I've noticed something. The demons seem to be secretly planning something big. We must make arrangements in advance to avoid danger."

“That’s why I plan to form an elite team specifically responsible for intelligence gathering and crisis warning.” Yun Che said in a deep voice, his eyes sweeping over everyone present. His companions all had resolute expressions, with no intention of retreating.

"That's a good idea," a sturdy young man was the first to speak up. He was Yun Che's close friend and a renowned swordsman in the world of cultivation—Feng Wuhen. His swordsmanship was sharp, his strikes swift as a dragon, and he was one of Yun Che's strongest supporters.

"I'm willing to join." Another woman also stood up. Her name was Han Yan. She was wearing an ice-blue long dress and looked like a fairy walking out of a painting. She was good at controlling the power of ice and was an indispensable long-range attacker in the team.

"Count me in." A low voice came from the corner. It was the Raikage, a strong man who radiated the power of thunder and lightning. His strength was amazing and he could unleash a devastating attack in an instant.

Seeing everyone's enthusiastic response, Yun Che felt a surge of warmth in his heart. He knew that these companions were not only powerful, but also had hearts that were willing to sacrifice themselves to protect the peace of the cultivation world.

“Alright!” Yun Che shouted, his eyes blazing with energy. “Then we will form this elite team called ‘Shadow Guardians’ and use our wisdom and strength to protect the peace of this land!”

As night falls, the world of cultivation returns to peace temporarily, but beneath this tranquil surface lies a turbulent undercurrent.

"Yun Che, what do you think the demons are planning?" Feng Wuhen asked in a low voice while wiping the longsword in his hand.

Yun Che's brows were furrowed, his gaze deep, "Their purpose is definitely not simple. Judging from today's battle, the demons seem to be intent on testing our strength. I suspect they may be waiting for the right moment to launch a large-scale attack."

"Then we must be more vigilant." Han Yan's voice was cold and firm. The ice staff in her hand emitted a faint blue light, as if she was ready to deal with the impending crisis at any time.

“Indeed.” Yun Che nodded. “The Shadow Guardians must act as quickly as possible to gather all the intelligence on the demons. At the same time, they must strengthen the defenses of the cultivation world to ensure that nothing goes wrong.”

As they discussed this, a dark figure quietly passed by. It was Shadow Phantom, the Shadow Guardian's intelligence expert. Specializing in concealment and tracking, she was the team's eyes and ears.

"There's news." Ying Mei's voice was low and mysterious as she handed a secret letter to Yun Che.

Yun Che quickly scanned the information, his expression becoming increasingly serious. “As expected, the demons are secretly gathering their forces. It seems their attack is imminent.”

"Then what should we do?" There was a hint of urgency in the Raikage's voice.

Yun Che took a deep breath, his eyes firm, "We must take the initiative and disrupt their deployment. Feng Wuhen, Han Yan, the two of you will follow me to the demon stronghold to investigate its strength. Lei Ying, Ying Mei, you will stay behind to ensure the safety of the cultivation world."

Everyone nodded in agreement and then split up. Yun Che, Feng Wuhen, and Han Yan transformed into three streams of light and sped towards the demon stronghold.

The demon stronghold was located in a desolate desert, surrounded by strange runes and traps. Yun Che and the other two moved forward cautiously, fearing to trigger any alarms.

"These runes seem disorganized, but they actually contain hidden secrets." Feng Wuhen said in a low voice. His eyes were as sharp as an eagle and he quickly captured the subtle connection between the runes.

"Let me try," Han Yan said softly. She slowly raised the Ice Staff in her hand, and a cold blue light instantly enveloped the runes. As the blue light spread, the runes seemed to be frozen, losing their original vitality.

“What a great move!” Yun Che exclaimed in praise. He followed closely behind, his figure moving between the runes like a ghost, skillfully avoiding all the traps.

The three finally arrived at the core area of ​​the demon stronghold, where they saw a group of demon soldiers busy carrying various supplies, obviously preparing for the upcoming war.

“It seems we’ve arrived at the perfect time.” Yun Che sneered, then suddenly leaped up and charged into the enemy group like a tiger descending from a mountain.

Feng Wuhen and Han Yan followed closely behind. The three of them each used their unique skills to defeat the group of demon soldiers in an instant.

"Oh no, the enemy is invading!" shouted a demon general, and he quickly ordered his soldiers to counterattack.

Yun Che and his two companions showed no fear. They coordinated with each other and killed the demon soldiers one by one. Just as they were about to break through the defense line and strike Huanglong, a powerful demonic energy suddenly descended from the sky.

“It’s a Demon Clan expert!” Yun Che’s heart trembled. He quickly determined that the opponent’s strength was far superior to theirs.

“Hmph, a mere ant, yet you dare to seek death!” The demon master snorted coldly, and his figure appeared in front of Yun Che like a ghost, punching out with a whistling demonic wind.

Yun Che didn't dare to be careless. He moved his body to the side, cleverly dodging the attack. At the same time, he swung his sword back, the sword light like a dragon, directly hitting the opponent's vital point.

Feng Wuhen and Han Yan also quickly joined the battle, and the three of them worked together to fight against the demon master. After a fierce battle, they finally forced the other party to retreat.

“We’ll spare your life today. Once we’re ready, we’ll come back to take your life!” Yun Che shouted, and then he left the scene with Feng Wuhen and Han Yan.

After returning to the cultivation world, Yun Che and the other two reported what they had seen and heard to Lei Ying and Ying Mei. Everyone looked solemn after hearing this.

"It seems that the demons' attack is imminent, and we must prepare for it as soon as possible." Raikage said in a deep voice.

“Indeed.” Yun Che nodded. “We must strengthen the defenses of the cultivation world and continue to gather intelligence on the demons. Ying Mei, you are most proficient in this area, so you will be in charge.”

"Yes." Ying Mei responded, then turned into a black shadow and disappeared into the night.

In the days that followed, the Shadow Guardians, each performing their duties, busily and methodically prepared. They intensified patrols throughout the cultivation world, ensuring that no suspicious areas were missed. Meanwhile, Shadow Phantom brought back a wealth of intelligence on the demons, providing valuable reference for Yun Che and the others.

However, just as they were making intensive preparations, a sudden crisis broke the peace.

One night, the world of cultivation was suddenly attacked by a mysterious force. This force was powerful and strange, and wherever it went, houses collapsed and lives were destroyed.

“Oh no, it’s the demon clan!” Yun Che’s heart sank. He quickly summoned the Shadow Guardians and headed to the scene.

When they arrived at the scene, they saw a black-robed demon master wantonly destroying everything in the midst of the utter chaos. His eyes were as deep as the abyss, and his entire body exuded a terrifying demonic aura.

"Hmph, you ants, today is the day you die!" The demon master sneered, then waved the magic wand in his hand, releasing a series of destructive magic attacks.

Yun Che and the others were not afraid at all. They quickly formed a defensive line to resist the opponent's attack. However, the strength of this demon master was too strong, and their defense line soon showed a flaw.

"This isn't a solution," Feng Wuhen said urgently, "We must find his weakness before we can defeat him."

"His eyes!" Han Yan suddenly shouted, "The source of his magic power is hidden in his eyes. As long as we can attack there, we can weaken his strength."

"Alright!" Yun Che shouted, then suddenly leaped up and charged straight at the opponent. The longsword in his hand flashed with dazzling light, as if it was about to split the night sky in two.

Just as Yun Che was about to approach the demon master, he suddenly swung his wand and released a powerful magic barrier. Yun Che's attack was mercilessly rebounded, and he swayed and nearly fell.

"Hmph, is this all you can do?" The demon master sneered and then launched another attack.

At this critical moment, a dark shadow suddenly appeared in front of Yun Che, blocking the attack for him. That shadow was Ying Mei, who had been lurking behind him without anyone noticing.

“Ying Mei, you…” Yun Che felt a warmth in his heart, but more of it was worry.

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing." Ying Mei chuckled, then his body turned into a black shadow again and pounced towards the eyes of the demon master.

However, the demon master was no pushover either. He reacted quickly, waving his wand in defense. Shadow Phantom's attacks, though swift and fierce, were neutralized one by one.

"Hmph, a mere trifle!" the demon master sneered, and then launched an even more fierce attack.

Seeing this, Yun Che and the others unleashed their special skills in an attempt to buy time for Ying Mei. However, the demon master was far too powerful, and they were unable to get close.

Just as everyone was in despair, a brilliant light suddenly descended from the sky. That light contained endless power, as if it was about to engulf the entire world.

“It’s Saint Xueyan!” Yun Che was overjoyed. He quickly recognized the source of the light.

After Saint Snow Face arrived, she quickly joined the battle. Each of her moves contained powerful divine power, forcing the demon master to take it seriously.

With the help of Saint Xueyan, Yun Che and the others finally found their opportunity. They launched a joint attack and finally succeeded in hitting the demon master's eyes.

"Ah!" The demon master let out a scream, his eyes lost their light in an instant, and his whole body became listless.

“Good opportunity!” Yun Che shouted, then swung his sword and killed the demon master in one fell swoop.

The crisis was finally resolved, and peace returned to the world of cultivation. However, Yun Che and the others knew that this was only temporary. The real battle still awaited them.