The remains of the Sky Moon Demon King were destroyed, and only then did Li Yi let out a long sigh of relief. A grudge that had lasted for years was finally settled today. For a period afterward, at least he would not have to worry about being hunted down by a Demon King, but this only meant temporary safety. Once the news of the Sky Moon Demon King’s death spread from the Demon God Realm, Li Yi feared he would become a public enemy again. After confirming the battlefield once more and finding no other issues, Li Yi turned his attention to Master Yulian’s Primordial Spirit. With Master Yulian’s cultivation, even as a Primordial Spirit, she could endure through the heavens and earth, just not at her peak state. Looking at Master Yulian, Li Yi hesitated momentarily about how to deal with her, but soon he let out a slight sigh in his heart and put away his hostility. After all, Master Yulian truly saved him. If it weren’t for her stopping the Sky Moon Demon King’s attack, he would undoubtedly be dead. Even if conflicts arise between them in the future, that is a matter for another time. "Thank you, Master Yulian, for intervening and saving me this time." Li Yi put away his bow and arrow, stepped on a Xiangyun, flew over, and expressed his gratitude. Master Yulian clasped her hands together and said, "It was not your destined end, lay practitioner. I harbored no intent to save, only a desire to subdue the demon. Unfortunately, my divine skills were insufficient to subdue this demon, and I nearly met my doom. It is I who should be grateful. If not for you vanquishing the demon, I would already be dead." She had also seen the situation just now. If Li Yi had been more ruthless, he could have waited for the Demon King to kill Master Yulian before acting, thus eliminating both threats at once, but he did not do so. This merciful nature to save others greatly impressed Master Yulian. "Regardless, without Master Yulian, this Demon King would not have perished so easily." Li Yi said, "However, now is not the time to discuss who saved whom. The crisis here has yet to be fully resolved, and we cannot linger. We must leave quickly. If Master Yulian can trust me, you can temporarily lodge your Primordial Spirit in the Tianyi Palace, where the Life Essence Qi within will aid your spirit in recovering." With that, he took out the Tianyi Palace. "Very well, then I shall trouble you, lay practitioner." Upon hearing this, Master Yulian did not doubt and transformed her Primordial Spirit into a beam of Buddhist light, entering the Tianyi Palace. Within the palace lay a vast world, containing an abundance of Life Essence Qi. Although Li Yi had consumed much of it during his prior cultivation, what remained was sufficient for Master Yulian’s use. After storing the Tianyi Palace, Li Yi began swiftly tidying the battlefield, taking everything from Black Gold Arrows, Red Gold Arrows, Immortal Artifact fragments, Physical Bodhisattva Statues, to the Demon King’s weapons, etc. Immediately after, he followed the previous path to exit this peculiar place. Having fought such a battle, and with the Sword Immortal leaving earlier, this place was no longer safe. If reinforcements arrived, given his current state, the outcome would likely be dire. Li Yi left this place reluctantly. After all, in his ten-plus days of cultivation here, his progress was significant, and he had already gained the strength to contend with immortals. If he could continue cultivating for a few dozen more days, he might unlock the Three Flowers atop the crown. By then, even a Demon King would likely retreat before him. However, under the current circumstances, he had to leave. Li Yi’s decision was indeed correct. Moments after his swift departure, several divine senses swept over from the direction of the Xuanxian Continent. Shortly after, immortal light blossomed, and several figures appeared one after another. The immortals from the Xuanxian Continent had instantly teleported to this place. "We arrived too late, the battle just concluded," said an elder, with an immortal demeanor, squinting as he surveyed the devastated landscape. From the lingering aura alone, one could tell how fierce the previous battle had been. "Feihong Fairy is likely dead. Such overwhelming power exceeds what an immortal can endure. How on earth, for a mere Li Yi, can someone possess such strength?" one of the immortals beside him frowned. "It wasn’t Li Yi, but a peculiar and mysterious woman who has been by Li Yi’s side. She isn’t an Evolver from Earth but a formidable figure from another world with Demon King-level powers." A Sword Immortal spoke with a grim expression. He was the Qingyuan Sword Immortal, from the same Sword Control Sect as the previously gravely wounded Bai Xuan Sword Immortal. Upon seeing Bai Xuan Sword Immortal return to the sect severely injured, clinging to life, Fortunately, he survived. Otherwise, the loss of a Sword Immortal would lead to the decline of the Sword Control Sect. Yet even so, without hundreds of years of recuperation, Bai Xuan Sword Immortal would find it challenging to return to his peak state. "I see, that explains it. Lately, the Evolvers on Earth have been pressed hard and already started recruiting strong allies from other worlds. But I didn’t expect this Li Yi to successfully enlist such a strong figure. How vexing," the elder with an immortal demeanor said, somewhat annoyed. "We can’t help it. Evolvers on Earth favor crossing worlds, and with enough people crossing worlds, unpredictable existences are bound to appear... Wait, Feihong Fairy is dead, Bai Xuan is injured, but where is the Demon King from the Demon God Realm?" Suddenly, Qingyuan Sword Immortal scanned the battlefield again, trying to find the Demon King’s presence. Though they were ageless immortals, engaging with the Demon God Realm had made them admit the formidable strength of a Demon King from there, whose combat prowess greatly surpassed theirs, nearly comparable to a True Immortal. The other immortals also scanned the area and ultimately found traces of Demon King blood along with some scattered jade fragments on the battlefield. The lingering aura of the Demon King pervaded these jade fragments. New ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄhapters are published on novęlfire.net "The Sky Moon Demon King is likely dead," said the elder with the immortal demeanor, capturing a jade fragment from afar. After examining it for a moment, he declared, "This is what becomes of a Demon King’s body after death." The other immortals were startled upon hearing this, but their expressions soon turned somber. If even the Demon King was dead, then this situation was indeed serious. "That Li Yi has matured into a formidable force, beyond our ability to kill." Qingyuan Sword Immortal said coldly, "This person has aides comparable to a Demon King, and despite no assistance, Li Yi seriously injured Bai Xuan when they battled. If Feihong Fairy hadn’t intervened, that strike could have been fatal to Bai Xuan." "Everyone, you must understand, Li Yi defeated a Sword Immortal." On the Xuanxian Continent, the combat strength of a Sword Immortal is unquestionably immense, and the White Xuan Sword Immortal of the Sword Control Sect had already cultivated his Life-bound Immortal Sword, few among his peers could match him. "Chasing Li Yi is impractical now unless we send True Immortals; revoke the wanted order. This person is too dangerous for us to handle," the elder with the immortal demeanor contemplated briefly before speaking. "Indeed, let those in the Demon God Realm deal with this headache. For the sect’s heritage, we must not continue to escalate," the other immortals nodded, agreeing. Li Yi had acquired immortal-level combat power, enough to make them reconsider their stance. To have a powerful individual capable of defeating a Sword Immortal on the wanted list is sheer folly, given that in many sects, the top-tier combatants are just immortals and not in great number, like in the Sword Control Sect, where only Bai Xuan, Qingyuan, and Yuanming are the Sword Immortals. Losing any would lead to the sect’s decline. Sects boasting a resident True Immortal are few and far between. "Notify the Demon God Realm of the Sky Moon Demon King’s demise and observe their response. If possible, it would be best if the Demon Kings from the Demon God Realm dealt with Li Yi," said Qingyuan Sword Immortal. Though this tactic of using borrowed strength is basic, a Demon King from the Demon God Realm would unlikely sit back and allow a strong adversary to emerge. After a brief discussion, the immortals swiftly teleported away without leaving a trace, nor had any intent to pursue Li Yi. They even rescinded the wanted order as soon as they returned. Li Yi could never have imagined that the people of the Xuanxian Continent would be so timid, abandoning their grudge, and retreating into their shells.