Ling Feng had not walked far before spotting a familiar figure. It was Qing Chuan Demon King, one of the three demon king experts sent by the Purple Dragon Hall. Qing Chuan Demon King clearly had no idea where he was either. He moved cautiously through the cavern, his expression tense and uncertain. Sensing someone approaching, Qing Chuan Demon King immediately surged his demonic essence. He raised a massive axe in front of him and shouted, "Show yourself!" Ling Feng stepped forward and gave Qing Chuan Demon King a careful look. After making sure there was nothing unusual about him, he asked, "My lord, how did you end up here?" Qing Chuan gave a bitter smile. "I was in the second layer of the space, trying to seize a treasure, when I suddenly heard a terrifying voice. It said it would imprison my soul here forever. Then a red light appeared and devoured me." He looked toward Ling Feng and asked anxiously, "Where is the young lady? Wasn't she with you?" Ling Feng lowered his voice and said, "My lord demon king, did you know there was such a powerful ancient soul sealed inside the sacred city of the Heavenly Demon Hall?" Qing Chuan Demon King shook his head at once. "Never. For hundreds of years, there has never been any sign of something like that. I've brought my disciples here at least three times before, and nothing ever happened. That voice was horrifying. Even my soul trembled. I fear its strength exceeds the emperor level!" Ling Feng took a deep breath. His expression turned solemn. "Let's keep moving. We might find a way out." For now, Qing Chuan Demon King could be trusted. As a mid-tier demon king, his strength might even prove useful. Qing Chuan Demon King nodded. "There's nothing else we can do." As they traveled through the cold, lifeless cave, not even the sound of wind reached their ears. From time to time, however, a distant roar echoed through the darkness like that of a wild beast, sending a chill down their spines. It felt as if countless demonic eyes were watching them from the shadows. At any moment, a horde of evil spirits could charge from the darkness and rip them to pieces. They had no idea how long they had been walking when the sounds of battle suddenly rang out ahead. Metal clashed rapidly, like arrows pouring from a repeating crossbow. Ling Feng instantly grew alert. He recognized that sound. It matched the group that had ambushed him before. A cold light flashed in Ling Feng's eyes. There was no doubt. These were Red Dragon Hall disciples. A low, cruel laugh echoed in the darkness. "Well, well. What are the odds? We really did run into each other again, you filthy wench." A burly man in crimson robes sneered with twisted malice. His eyes locked onto a young woman in purple, a cruel grin spreading across his scarred face. His disfigured features gave him a terrifying appearance. This man was Chi Gui, the head disciple of the Red Dragon Hall. And the woman before him was Bai Linger, daughter of the Purple Dragon Hall's master. Chi Gui had lost both his eyes and one of his arms, but even a crippled camel was larger than a horse. He still had more than enough strength to deal with Bai Linger. "Since Long Fei isn't around to protect you, I'll take his place. Let's see how he feels when another man gets his hands on what's his!" Chi Gui laughed wildly. He reached out and gripped Bai Linger's delicate neck with his large hand. "Pathetic. You couldn't beat Long Fei, so now you're taking it out on me? What kind of man are you?" Blood stained Bai Linger's lips. Several hidden weapons had pierced her body. Her strength had left her, and her body trembled uncontrollably. "Shut your mouth, bitch!" Chi Gui's expression twisted in rage. Her words had struck a nerve. "That brat Long Fei will end up just like a dog, crushed beneath my feet!" "All the shame he's brought me, I'll return it a hundred times over!" His bloodshot eyes burned with hatred. He tightened his grip on Bai Linger's throat but had no intention of killing her just yet. After choking her for a while, he flung her aside. "Stupid woman. I won't let you die so easily. You'll beg for death long before I let you have it!" Fury filled Bai Linger's eyes. As she shouted, her wounds reopened, and blood streamed down her arms and legs. The pain brought tears to her eyes, but she refused to look away. "If you want to blame someone, blame Long Fei!" Chi Gui laughed again, his voice full of cruelty. "I'll keep you alive and hand you over to every senior brother in the Red Dragon Hall. Each night, you'll be a new bride. And Long Fei will get to watch as you're passed around like a toy. He'll be the biggest cuckold in the entire Canglong Sanctum!" Despair flashed across Bai Linger's face. Her heart cried out in anguish. Long Fei, where are you? A wave of cold qi swept in. Chi Gui shivered violently and turned to look behind him. "Who's there? Show yourself!" A voice rang out clearly. "Who? The one who came to take your life." A purple shadow emerged from the darkness. In a single motion, he scooped Bai Linger off the ground and retreated to safety. Qing Chuan Demon King followed close behind. Google seaʀᴄh 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵·𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖·𝙣𝙚𝙩 Chi Gui's entire body trembled. Without hesitation, he turned and fled. "You dare insult the young lady?" Qing Chuan Demon King let out a furious roar. He lifted his massive axe and charged forward. With his strength, taking down Chi Gui required no effort at all. A burst of immense power exploded outward. Axe light swept through the air, enough to level everything within a hundred li. Chi Gui had lost the will to fight. He ran with all his might, but the axe light caught him in an instant. His body was torn to pieces, reduced to blood and flesh that vanished into the void. "My apologies, young lady. I arrived too late!" Ling Feng quickly struck several points on Bai Linger's chest. His heart was heavy with guilt. She had nearly died because of him. Even if their relationship wasn't what Chi Gui had implied, they were still comrades at the very least. Bai Linger's voice was weak. Her body trembled from exhaustion. Dozens of poisoned needles remained embedded in her flesh. While not immediately fatal, the venom brought unbearable pain. "Young lady, how are you feeling?" Qing Chuan Demon King clenched his fists. The always bright and lively Bai Linger was now bloodied and broken. "Those Red Dragon bastards!" At that moment, a surge of energy burst from deep within the void. A second later, a wave of crimson demonic essence erupted. Qing Chuan Demon King screamed in agony as he was flung backward. His body smashed against the rock wall, blood streaming from his mouth. He seemed on the brink of death.