The Return of Stars to the Jianghu

Both Lonely Xin and Chu Ji, who were hiding behind the rock, were startled; they had been discovered.

The Demon Queen's gaze was sharp as a knife, fixed on the rock where Dugu Xin and Chu Ji were hiding. Their hearts tightened; they knew they could no longer hide. They swiftly leaped from behind the rock, Chu Ji waving his torch to illuminate their surroundings.

Upon seeing this, the Demon Queen sneered, "So it's you two juniors who dare to trespass into my territory." Her voice was full of threat and disdain.

Dugu Xin stood tall and met the Demon Queen's gaze without fear: "We have come to find the divine artifact. If you know what's good for you, hand over the clues to the artifact, or don't blame us for being impolite."

Upon hearing this, the Demon Queen's eyes flashed with surprise. She hadn't expected these two young people to know about the existence of divine artifacts. However, she showed no fear, instead retorting sneered, "Divine artifacts? You dare to possess divine artifacts? What a joke!"

Upon hearing this, Chu Ji was enraged. The torch in his hand instantly transformed into a flame, lunging towards the Demon Queen. Seeing this, the Demon Queen easily dodged the attack with a flap of her wings.

Seeing this, Dugu Xin knew that Chu Ji alone could not defeat the Demon Queen. He quickly channeled his inner strength and struck at the Demon Queen with a palm. The Demon Queen sneered and reached out to grab Dugu Xin's attack. The two forces collided in mid-air, producing a deafening sound.

The two engaged in fierce combat with the Demon Queen, but quickly discovered her immense power. The Demon Queen's strength far exceeded their expectations; despite being injured, every attack she launched was strenuous for them.

Chu Ji's flames and Dugu Xin's inner strength seemed utterly powerless before the Demon Queen. With a flap of her wings, she easily neutralized their attacks. She coldly stared at the two men, her eyes filled with disdain and mockery.

"You two juniors are still too green," the Demon Queen sneered. "Want divine artifacts? Learn how to cultivate first!"

Dugu Xin and Chu Ji felt a chill run down their spines; they knew they were no match for the Demon Queen. But what frightened them even more was realizing they had left the Floating Life Continent and were now on the Profound Heaven Continent, a world brimming with magic and immortal arts.

They must find a way back to the Floating Continent as soon as possible, otherwise they will never be able to return to their homeland.

The Demon Queen felt a surge of pleasure as she watched their panicked state. She savored their fear for a moment, then coldly said, "Want to return to the Floating Life Continent? Unless you can find the Gate of Time and Space, you will remain in this world forever. Wen Bin has already opened the Gate of Time and Space and rescued a few lackeys. Now you can only stay here and keep me company."

Dugu Xin and Chu Ji felt a chill in their hearts; they knew the Demon Queen was telling the truth. Unless someone opened a portal in time and space, they would be unable to return to the Floating Life Continent.

They must find a way to open the portal to another time and space as soon as possible, or they will never be able to return home. Looking at the Demon Queen's smug expression, Dugu Xin and Chu Ji were filled with anxiety and helplessness.

But they knew that the most important thing now was to stay calm. Only by thinking calmly could they find a solution.

Dugu Xin took a deep breath, trying to calm himself. He looked at the Demon Queen and said coldly, "You think you've won? We will definitely find a way back to the Floating Life Continent and then defeat you!"

Upon hearing this, the Demon Queen laughed disdainfully. She shook her head and said, "You two juniors are too naive. Do you think you can find the Gate of Time and Space? That gate is already closed, and apart from that bastard Wen Bin, no one knows how to open it."

The Demon Queen waved her hand, and the two of them suddenly transformed into the appearance of monsters from the abyss.

"I'm tired, you can play by yourselves." The Demon Queen returned to the cave behind her.

Meanwhile, the slumbering monsters in the distance began to stir.

Dugu Xin and Chu Ji have not yet adapted to their new bodies after becoming demon beasts.

Their limbs grew thick and powerful, their skin was covered with a thick layer of scales, and their eyes became sharp and fierce. They felt their strength increasing, but at the same time, they also felt a deep fear and unease.

They couldn't believe they had been transformed into monsters, which filled them with utter despair. They had once been human, with families and dreams, but now they looked like this.

The monsters in the distance had already reached them and were pouncing towards them.

Although Dugu Xin and Chu Ji had transformed into demonic beasts, their combat experience remained rich. They quickly adapted to their new bodies, using their strong limbs and sharp claws to fend off the demonic beasts' attacks.

However, these demonic beasts seemed unfazed by their attacks, instead charging at them even more fiercely. Dugu Xin and Chu Ji soon discovered that these beasts were under the control of the Demon Queen; they were not only incredibly powerful but also utterly fearless.

Facing these demonic beasts, Dugu Xin and Chu Ji were locked in a fierce battle. Although they possessed great strength and speed, they were unable to escape the beasts' encirclement. Every attack was strenuous, and every defense drained their stamina.

Gradually, their strength began to wane. They knew they couldn't continue like this, or they would soon lose their fighting ability.

Just then, Dugu Xin suddenly thought of a plan. He used his internal energy to release powerful shockwaves in all directions. These shockwaves made the surrounding demonic beasts uncomfortable, and they all retreated.

Taking advantage of the situation, Dugu Xin grabbed Chu Ji, and the two quickly fled into the distance. They knew that the most important thing now was to leave this dangerous place and find a safe place to recover their strength.

During their escape, they continuously used their inner strength to fend off the attacks of the demonic beasts. Although they had transformed into demonic beasts, they still retained human wisdom and courage.

Finally, they successfully escaped the siege of the monsters and arrived at a relatively safe place. They found a secluded cave and began to recover their strength.