Fairy, I'm going to control you tightly!

The Seventh Elder was about to make a move, but suddenly stopped.

The situation on the field seems... not right!

The surrounding blood-refining array rose up, and the blood energy that the array had originally absorbed was now boiling and surging.

The power of such a massive formation self-destructing must be terrifying.

Those at the Golden Core stage or Nascent Soul stage who are caught in the formation will likely be severely injured, if not killed.

Anyone else would have panicked or tried to stop it at this moment.

However, Xiao Jingxi merely flicked his wrist, and the jade sword twirled in a flourish.

With his left hand forming a hand seal, he pointed at the white ape demon; with his right hand holding a sword, he held it level with his shoulder—a posture that bore a striking resemblance to drawing a bow and nocking an arrow.

As soon as this stance was taken, the white ape demon immediately felt an unprecedented and overwhelming danger.

What kind of sword technique is this?

Even before the sword move was unleashed, the chilling sword intent alone was enough to instill despair in the white ape demon.

The Seventh Elder, who was watching from a distance, was completely dumbfounded!

He recognized that sword strike.

Not only did he recognize him, he was extremely familiar with him.

This is the signature technique of Jian Qingcheng, the current sect leader of the Immortal Spirit Sword Sect, known as "Sword that Opens the River".

The name sounds ordinary, but the reputation of "Kaijiang Yijian" (meaning "Sword that Opens the River") chills the hearts of all who know the inside story.

A hundred years ago, Jian Qingcheng, relying on his own understanding of swordsmanship, refined his essence, energy, and spirit, and created a sword technique at the peak of his skill, which is the "Sword that Opens the River".

At that time, the Immortal Spirit Sword Sect's position was not yet secure. A powerful enemy came to challenge them to a duel, choosing the Falling Eagle River, the largest river in this world, as the venue.

On that day, Jian Qingcheng only drew his sword once.

With a single sword strike, the attacker's three souls, seven spirits, and physical body were annihilated. The residual power of the sword strike also severed the world's number one river in half, leaving it completely cut off for half an hour. At the point where the river was cut off, not a drop of water could enter, and the bottom was clearly visible!

Thus, it was named "Kaijiang Yijian" (meaning "the sword that opens the river").

This move is simple in its execution and ordinary in its stance; its difficulty lies solely in the overwhelming and unparalleled sword intent.

Countless people within the Immortal Spirit Sword Sect have attempted to comprehend this sword, but none have succeeded.

It was as if this sword strike belonged solely to the sect leader, Jian Qingcheng.

Now, Xiao Jingxi has actually adopted the starting stance for this sword strike!

Although Xiao Jingxi's sword intent was far from reaching the level of Jian Qingcheng, even just scratching the surface was enough to be awe-inspiring.

Moreover, Xiao Jingxi's sword strike already possessed a nascent divine quality!

Xiao Jingxi's eyes narrowed, and the sword moved!

The sword strike was so fast that it left no afterimage; the jade sword that had been hovering in front of her seemed to vanish into thin air.

The next moment, sword light burst forth.

The world lost its color, leaving only the brilliance of a single sword!

Wherever the sword light reached, it seemed as if this was the only sword left in the world.

Wherever the sword light swept, whether it was array patterns, spiritual energy, demonic energy, or physical bodies, everything crumbled piece by piece.

Only after the sword light was unleashed did a piercing sound of air being torn apart resound around them, the shriek sound like the mournful cry of a sword.

With just this one sword strike, the Blood Refining Array was cleaved in two, and the white ape demon controlling the array instantly collapsed and disintegrated, turning into a cloud of blood mist!

Xiao Jingxi sheathed his sword, coldly glanced at the remaining two demons, then turned and left without saying a word.

The two demons fell to their knees with a thud after being swept by her gaze, no longer able to muster the slightest thought of resistance.

What's the point of resisting?!

Looking at the deep pit on the ground, which seemed like an insurmountable chasm, the two demons wished they could kowtow and submit.

Even Wang Tianyun and Bai Jie were stunned at this moment.

Previously, they only knew that the little sword immortal in the sect had profound cultivation, but they had no direct experience of it.

now……

Now it's even more impossible to understand—it's simply incomprehensible!

Wang Tianyun swallowed hard, his throat bobbing, his back already soaked with cold sweat.

Is the decisive and powerful swordplay she displayed just now truly the same person as her junior sister who was previously known for her exceptional wisdom and eloquent speech?

At this moment, Wang Tianyun completely gave up any feelings of admiration for this junior sister.

Previously he was only conflicted, but now...

Now, Wang Tianyun is only willing to be a follower to this sword fairy junior sister.

Who can possibly subdue this sword-wielding junior sister?!

Who dares!

Anyway, Wang Tianyun didn't think he had that kind of guts!

Wouldn't it be better to just be a good follower?

If you encounter a powerful enemy or danger in the future, you can shout "Junior Sister, save me!" without worrying about saving face—this sword-wielding junior sister will surely take care of you with ease.

The Seventh Elder also emerged from the shadows, his expression subtle as he gazed at the scene before him.

"Seventh Elder, this..."

Wang Tianyun and Bai Jie approached, their expressions equally subtle, and asked the elder for instructions on how to proceed.

"Did your team leader give instructions on what to do next?"

The Seventh Elder asked awkwardly.

Bai Jie nodded.

"Use a spirit talisman to send a message to the sect, report this matter, and request the sect to thoroughly investigate the inner workings of the City Lord's Mansion. Afterwards, the sect will contact the Eastern Continent Immortal Dynasty to negotiate."

The Seventh Elder nodded.

"Thoughtful and meticulous. Alright, take the demon-binding rope and tie those two demons up, then await questioning from the sect. I'll handle the messenger; you can all go back and rest afterward."

The two agreed and went to bind the two demons.

The Demon-Binding Rope is a common second-grade spiritual item, but it is quite effective in suppressing demons.

If one does not resist, one will be firmly bound by the Demon-Binding Rope. To break free based on one's cultivation, one would need at least the Nascent Soul realm.

The Seventh Elder drew a talisman in mid-air, drawing upon the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to establish contact with the sect.

After a brief explanation of the situation, the Immortal Spirit Sword Sect immediately understood.

Because it involved the lord of a city, the Immortal Spirit Sword Sect also attached great importance to it and sent a Nascent Soul Realm True Monarch and three Nascent Soul Realm elders to investigate overnight.

Before dawn, the people from the Immortal Spirit Sword Sect arrived, directly taking control of the City Lord's Mansion and taking over the entire Falling Spirit City. But let's leave that aside for now and focus on Xiao Jingxi.

After the child unleashed the sword strike, his own spiritual power was also greatly depleted.

Even though Xiao Jingxi's foundation was solid, he was still only at the Golden Core stage. After using this sword technique, he was inevitably somewhat exhausted.

However, the main reason for her hasty departure was...

The fight is over, and it seems like it's time to talk.

So the young swordsman immediately made his escape.

We can discuss it tomorrow!

I won't say another word until my "spokesperson" arrives!

If others saw Xiao Jingxi fleeing in such a panicked and somewhat dazed manner, they might wonder if they had lost their minds.

Hey, you just slew a demon with a single sword strike, your sword power was overwhelming!

Xiao Jingxi: But now it's my turn to speak.

Dame Dame!

No one bothered Xiao Jingxi afterward—because that sword strike was indeed beyond the capabilities of someone at the Golden Core stage. Both disciples believed that Xiao Jingxi's haste to return was due to the depletion of his spiritual energy, requiring him to recuperate.

It is inconvenient to disturb you.

And so, the night passed peacefully.

When Ji Nanbei "logged back online" the next day, all matters in Luoling City had been nearly resolved.

The investigation revealed that the three demons took advantage of the city lord of Luoling City's unpreparedness to ambush him and steal his identity.

They set up a blood-refining array on the official road outside the city and used spiritual objects to lure demonic beasts to gather and attack passing cultivators.

Realizing the inefficiency, he took the initiative to issue commissions, attracting disciples from major sects to come and hunt down demonic beasts, thereby obtaining their blood essence for cultivation.

The body of the city lord of Luoling City was also found in a secret underground room of the city lord's mansion.

With everything largely settled, the next step will be for the Immortal Spirit Sword Sect to negotiate compensation with the Eastern Continent Immortal Dynasty.

All disciples involved in this matter have been recorded as having made great contributions by the sect and will be rewarded separately upon their return to the sect.