Chapter 13979 I Want to Take Him Away

The gale raged across the sky and earth, its fierce winds like ancient divine weapons unsheathed, carrying an invincible sharpness, mercilessly tearing apart the thick clouds.

The clouds, battered by the strong winds, scattered like torn cotton wool, revealing the deep and mysterious sky behind them.

Lingxiao stood proudly between the howling winds and the heavens, his blood energy surging like a turbulent tide.

The crimson aura seemed to rise from the deepest hell, carrying endless violence and killing intent.

Amidst the rising and spreading crimson aura, a hideous and terrifying blood-red battle spirit phantom slowly condensed in the void.

The phantom of the battle spirit was tall and had a ferocious face. It exuded a chilling aura, as if it were a demon from hell, ready to devour anyone at any moment.

Ling Xiao gripped the bloodthirsty blade tightly with both hands, its blade gleaming with a cold light, as if yearning for the nourishment of blood.

With each step he took, the earth beneath his feet emitted a dull rumble, and the ground cracked from the force of his movements, leaving a trail of charred footprints.

Those footprints seemed to be the marks of his battle, demonstrating his resolute fighting spirit at this moment.

He charged towards Shangguan Yue with an extremely sharp sword intent, like a cannonball fired from a gun. Wherever he passed, the air was torn apart by his aura, emitting a sharp whistling sound.

Then look at Shangguan Yue, her snow-white dress fluttering in the wind, like a white lotus blooming in a storm, pure and noble.

Her hands hung naturally at her sides, her posture upright, like a majestic mountain peak. No matter how Ling Xiao's aura surged like a tidal wave, her face remained calm and her eyes were still as calm as a deep well, as if nothing in the world could shake her mind.

In fact, Ling Xiao, who was able to kill Niu Shengren, had already surpassed her in strength at that moment.

It should be noted that in this ranking of demons, she is only ranked fifth, while Niu Shengren is ranked fourth.

It's not hard to see from the rankings that Niu Shengren's strength was already above hers, and Ling Xiao's ability to kill Niu Shengren demonstrates her formidable strength.

However, the situation is quite different now.

Although Ling Xiao killed Niu Shengren, the battle had taken a heavy toll on him, leaving his body riddled with wounds.

In such a weakened state, how could he possibly contend with Shangguan Yue at her peak?
Ling Xiao understood this perfectly well, but he knew that since Shangguan Yue was an enemy, he would never let him go easily.

At this critical moment of life and death, he had no choice but to fight to the death to find a chance to escape from this desperate situation.

As they spoke, Ling Xiao had already rushed to Shangguan Yue's side like a ghost.

Just as Ling Xiao was about to launch his attack, Shangguan Yue finally moved.

She didn't use any weapons; she simply raised one hand, and an extremely terrifying aura erupted from her body like a surging tide, instantly tearing through the void.

That aura seemed to come from the primordial power of ancient times, carrying the power to destroy the world, making people shudder.

"Buzz!" A clear and melodious cry resounded throughout the heavens and earth, as if it were a mysterious call from the depths of the universe.

Immediately afterwards, a dazzling light streaked across the sky like a shooting star, moving so fast that there wasn't even a chance to blink.

Ling Xiao only felt a flash of white light before his eyes. Before he could react, the enormous force pressed down on him like an invisible mountain.

He hastily swung his Bloodthirsty Blade to defend himself, but the force was too great, and the Bloodthirsty Blade emitted mournful cries under the impact of this force.

The immense force instantly sent him flying. Like a kite with a broken string, he traced a tragic arc in the air before crashing heavily to the ground hundreds of feet away.

Intense pain surged through Ling Xiao's body like a tidal wave, his body convulsing uncontrollably, as if every nerve was enduring immense agony.

He spat out several mouthfuls of blood, which sprayed onto a large area of land like a fountain, turning the ground into a shocking red.

Even so, Ling Xiao still did not give up.

He gritted his teeth and struggled to his feet with all his might, dragging his broken body step by step toward Shangguan Yue once again.

With each step he took, his killing intent intensified, becoming almost tangible, permeating the air and threatening to stain the entire world crimson.

Shangguan Yue's eyes, which had been calm as still water, suddenly sharpened, like the cold light of a sharp blade suddenly gleaming in the cold night, revealing a chilling determination.

In an instant, her aura began to tremble violently. It was like a long-dormant dragon awakening, emitting a deep and powerful hum, as if it were roaring excitedly for the upcoming battle, or as if it were proclaiming its power and inviolability to the world.

At this critical moment, when the situation was on the verge of exploding, a petite figure suddenly appeared like a ghost.

Ripples spread through the air like waves on water. Lü Ning stood on a magnificent seven-colored lotus flower, which emitted a soft and mysterious light, making her look like a fairy descending to earth.

She gripped a sharp longsword tightly in her hand, its blade gleaming with a cold luster, as if yearning to drink blood.

Lu Ning's eyebrows curved, seemingly with a hint of playfulness, but his eyes revealed a chilling coldness. He glanced coldly at Shangguan Yue and shouted loudly, "Shangguan Yue, the Demon King has treated you well, yet you betray the Demon Sea!"

Upon hearing this, Ling Xiao, who was about to launch an attack, suddenly stopped, and the power he had gathered in his hand instantly dissipated.

He stood there, stunned, his eyes filled with confusion, his mind a jumbled mess.

Did Shangguan Yue betray the Demon Sea?

What on earth is going on?
Ling Xiao was filled with suspicion, constantly pondering the reasons behind it.

He knew that the Demon Sea was powerful and the Demon King had extraordinary abilities, so why did Shangguan Yue make such a choice?

Shangguan Yue looked calmly at Lü Ning and slowly said:

"You are no match for me, so leave. It's not that I betrayed the Demon King, but that the Demon King betrayed my ideals."

What I seek is a peaceful and prosperous world, a place free from the current slaughter and indiscriminate killing, where people can live and work in peace. But the Demon King has failed to fulfill a single promise he made to me; why should I continue to serve him?

Her voice was soft, yet it carried an undeniable firmness, as if every word had been carefully considered.

Lü Ning fell silent. She stood there quietly, a complex look flashing in her eyes, as if she was pondering Shangguan Yue's words.

After a long while, she sighed softly, a sigh tinged with helplessness and regret:
"You are not a demon after all, and you do not understand the heart of a demon. The world of demons is a world of survival of the fittest, and peace is nothing but a distant fantasy. But today, I will not fight with you any longer. You may leave, but I will take him with me."