Black Myth: The Legend of Tianpeng Seeking Demons

A golden light flashed in Zhu Feifei's eyes, and with the help of the "Eye of Insight," she finally saw the details of the black-robed man manipulating the fox statue.

The magical artifact in the black-robed man's hand was engraved with complex runes, and whenever the black-robed man waved the artifact, the fox statue would move accordingly.

The demonic energy was connected through a hidden link between the magical artifact and the statue, and its flow even left a faint metallic blue light in the air.

"So that's how it is! He used a magical artifact to infuse demonic energy into the statue and control its movements!"

Zhu Feifei's heart stirred, and she secretly calculated, "If I can destroy that link or directly destroy the magic artifact, I can make the fox statue lose control!"

"Although the fox statue moves swiftly, its reaction is slow. First, lure it into attacking and revealing an opening, then find a way to get close to the man in black!"

He stared at the magical artifact in the black-robed man's hand, a smile playing on his lips, a preliminary strategy already forming in his mind.

"Qianxun, hold on! This guy's magic weapon is the key, I need your help!" Zhu Feifei shouted, while wielding her nine-toothed rake and using all her strength to entangle the statue's attack rhythm.

Chihiro Yukishiro stood up, panting heavily, clutching her chest. Her gaze was cold and stern. "Understood. You'll keep him occupied, and I'll find his weakness!"

As the black-robed man's incantation quickened, the nine-tailed fox statue's movements became increasingly fierce, as if the air itself smelled of burning metal. The statue's nine tails swept across, smashing surrounding stone pillars to pieces, causing walls to tremble and dust to fly.

"Hahaha! You two little ants have no idea what you're challenging! Prepare to die!" The black-robed man let out a sinister laugh, his magical artifact blazing with blue light, and the statue's movements became even more precise and swift.

Zhu Feifei nimbly leaped and rolled, using his nine-toothed rake to clash head-on with the statue. Although each move made his hands numb, he gritted his teeth and never gave the statue a chance to get close to Yukishiro Chihiro.

"Chihiro, did you see that?" Zhu Feifei shouted, dodging a tail lash and falling to the ground in a sorry state, before quickly getting up again.

After observing calmly for a moment, Chihiro Yukishiro finally saw the clue: "When he connects the statue with the magical artifact, the light of the runes disappears in an instant, which should be the core of the power channel!"

"The core of the network? That flashing point?" Zhu Feifei exclaimed, "Alright, let's take the gamble!"

“Feifei, listen up! The statue’s power comes from the demonic energy it worships. We need to interrupt the operation of the magical artifact in its hand. We don’t need to destroy it completely, just temporarily sever the statue’s control!” Yukishiro Chihiro quickly analyzed. “You attract the statue’s attention, and I’ll sneak over and approach the artifact!”

Zhu Feifei grinned, "Got it, don't worry, this statue can't catch up with me, Old Zhu!"

Having said that, he activated the "Blazing Flame Talisman" and "Flowing Wind Step" of the nine-bead bracelet, his entire body moving like a whirlwind amidst flames, circling the hall and fighting the statues. He deliberately provoked, "Hey! You big lump of iron, you can't hit me, can you? Come on! Use some strength!"

While Zhu Feifei stalled for time, Yukishiro Chihiro concealed the dagger in her sleeve and moved with the lightness of a cat, quietly approaching the man in black.

The man in black robes was engrossed in manipulating the statue, completely unaware that someone was approaching from behind. Before he could even react, Chihiro Yukishiro's dagger had already pierced the artifact's core like lightning!

"Ding—" A crisp metallic sound rang out as the dagger pierced the surface of the magical artifact. Although it was not completely destroyed, the blue light of the runes flickered erratically, and the statue's movements froze for a moment.

"Damn it! How dare you destroy my magical artifact!" The man in black robes was furious and turned around to strike Yukishiro Chihiro with a palm.

Chihiro Yukishiro dodged, her face covered in cold sweat. "Feifei, quick! Now!"

Zhu Feifei seized the moment when the statue paused, jumped onto its head, and forcefully smashed the nine-toothed rake against the blue light spot on the statue's neck.

"Boom!" With a loud bang, the statue collapsed and fragments scattered everywhere.

The man in black robes froze for a moment, then roared angrily, "No! You guys have ruined my masterpiece!" He suddenly drew a short sword that gleamed with a dark light, ready to personally deal with the two men.

Just then, a strong sense of demonic pressure swept over from outside the dilapidated walls of the main hall.

A handsome but aloof young man slowly walked in. He wore a moon-white robe with intricate runes faintly etched on the sleeves. His tone was calm yet exuded an undeniable authority.

"Enough, Ye Cang! How dare you abuse the power of the Fox Demon Shrine? Do you really think I wouldn't dare to touch you?"

The man in black robes' expression changed drastically. "Demon Control Division! What are you doing here?!"

The young man's gaze was cold and sharp. "Your death is near."

"Demon Control Division? Judging from the name, it must be quite powerful!" Zhu Feifei got up from the ground, dusted herself off, and looked at the young man who had suddenly appeared.

The man was dressed in a moon-white robe, with a tall and straight figure, long eyebrows that reached his temples, and a cold gaze. He exuded an aura of authority that commanded respect from all who beheld him.

In particular, the intricate runes on his cuffs shimmered with a faint, eerie light in the dimly lit hall, making him appear exceptionally mysterious.

"This guy... doesn't look like someone to mess with..." Zhu Feifei thought to herself.

The black-robed man known as "Night Azure" had an extremely grim expression. He stared intently at the young man and said through gritted teeth:

"Qinglan! You actually came in person! It seems that your Demon Control Division is determined to oppose my 'Dark Moon' this time!"

"Hmph! 'Dark Moon' has committed numerous evils and deserves to be killed by everyone!" Qinglan snorted coldly and said, "Ye Cang, you have committed numerous evils and repeatedly violated the agreement between the human and demon realms. Today, I will arrest you and bring you to justice as a warning to others!"

"Hahahaha..." Ye Cang suddenly burst into laughter, "Qinglan, you overestimate yourself! You think you can capture me? What a fool's dream!"

"Is that so? Then let's give it a try!" Qinglan's eyes sharpened, and a golden talisman suddenly appeared in her hand. The talisman was decorated with intricate patterns and emitted a powerful spiritual energy fluctuation.

"This is... a 'demon-slaying talisman'?!" Ye Cang's expression changed when he saw the talisman in Qing Lan's hand. "You're actually serious?!"

"Why show mercy to a villain like you!" Qinglan said, throwing the talisman in her hand towards Ye Cang.

"Don't even think about it!" Ye Cang shouted, and swung his dark-light short sword, sending a black sword aura slashing towards the talisman.

With a loud "Boom!", the talisman and sword energy collided, unleashing a powerful energy surge that sent surrounding rocks flying everywhere.

"Oh my god! This... this is like gods fighting!" Zhu Feifei quickly pulled Yukishiro Chihiro aside, afraid of being affected by the energy fluctuations.

"I didn't expect that Qinglan would come in person..." Yukishiro Chihiro murmured to herself as she looked at the battle before her.

"Qianxun, is this Qinglan... very powerful?" Zhu Feifei asked curiously.

"Yes, he is one of the best among the younger generation of the Demon Extermination Division, and his strength is unfathomable," said Yukishiro Chihiro. "However, Ye Cang is no ordinary person either, and the outcome of this battle is uncertain."

"Then... should we help?" Zhu Feifei asked.

"Let's wait and see," said Chihiro Yukishiro. "We'll see how things go."