At the transfer station inside the Nether Gate, a dozen screens were stacked together.0 More than ten elite members of the Special Warfare Unit had gathered in front of them. Be it male or female, each one had clenched their fists tightly. In the center screen, the snow-white fiend fox pinned the massive ferocious ghost to the ground and tore at it. The camouflage-uniformed cultivators erupted into shouts of excitement.0 "Stop shouting! Team Six, send out the video files now! Team One, get ready! Start tracking the injured Daoist masters!"0 "Look at Screen Two! What's going on with those black fierce spirits? Why are they all disappearing?"0 "Activate the nearby drones' high-speed cameras!"0 "Found the cause! It's Daoist Master Fei Yu! He’s insanely fast!"0 The room filled with shouting as most of the people turned their attention to a smaller screen in the corner, through which they could barely see a figure flashing past alleyways and rooftops. They mostly caught the afterimage of the seven-colored celestial-grade sword darting around.0 Bursts of cold light surged forward. One after another, black spirits were beheaded, cleaved in half, or stabbed through their residual spiritual consciousness, making them explode into clouds of black mist.0 The swift-moving Wang Sheng never stopped. In just a short period, he had killed nearly a hundred malevolent ghosts with his two swords: Flying Haze, which was wrapped in radiant immortal light, and the sharp and unstoppable Spiritless!0 Several team leaders at the transfer station roared, "Team Two, send this video over too! Focus on Daoist Master Fei Yu and Senior Xi Lian!"0 Now functioning as technical personnel, the elite soldiers immediately carried out their orders. Some bustled about, while some ran to deliver data. Video files were passed to the command center, and fresh hard drives were brought back.0 At the command center at Mount Pingdu, several young staff members let out excited shouts as soon as the footage arrived..0 Even the more composed middle-aged officers finally smiled. A few of the calmer ones had already begun considering what to do if Xi Lian succumbed to the devilish path.0 Still, this was far better than the twelve cultivators’ earlier situation.0 Near Fengdu City’s western gate.0 The Golden Core Realm sword cultivator fully unleashed his destructive power. The sword phantasm enveloping the Golden Core inside him had become solid and sharp, and the starlight swirling above his qi sea had cast down streams of starlight. Wang Sheng had never felt such unrestrained exhilaration in his swordsmanship until that very day. 0 Wang Sheng used the Reversed Seven-Star Sword Formation. Within him, the sword-shaped Golden Core, forged through the Heavenly Ziwei Sword Intent and tempered with the Pure Yang Immortal Mantra, now radiated a profound Dao Rhythm.0 Even with his senior sister in his arms, Wang Sheng felt no weight at all. Instead of being a burden, her presence brought him a deep and steady sense of peace.0 He struck without hesitation, and his footwork remained perfectly steady. With his two swords, he cleaved through the widest main street in all of Fengdu City.0 From the teahouse that the Black Impermanence[1] had once secretly opened, he slashed his way past the beef noodle shop that Ox-Head and Horse-Face often visited. He then cut through the Yanbin Tower, which was once a legitimate gathering place for glamorous female ghosts in ancient times. Finally, he slashed his way into the Yinlin Courtyard, where Qin Guang[2] would usually enjoy his music.0 He sliced through hundreds and thousands of fierce spirits, turning them into ashes. His efforts remarkably contributed to purifying the Small Nether Realm.0 Wang Sheng spared a little focus to heal his senior sister. Currently, the yin-yang qi inside Mu Wanxuan had nearly regained balance. When Wang Sheng wrapped his arms around her earlier, he discovered an overabundance of yin qi and an insufficiency in yang qi within her, clearly due to the Small Nether Realm's environment.0 To stabilize her condition, he infused her with his own Pure Yang Enchanted Power. She only had to gently refine it to restore her yin-yang balance.0 By the time color returned to Mu Wanxuan's pale face, Wang Sheng had slain a few more ghosts and spirits. Occasionally, when Wang Sheng glanced at her, she would meet his eyes.0 The flush beneath her flawless skin and clear, gentle eyes, glistening slightly like ripples in water, filled Wang Sheng's heart with serenity. If he could hold her forever, he felt as though he’d die happy.0 "How are your injuries, Senior Sister?"0 "Mm." Mu Wanxuan softly replied, her face seemingly redder than before. With her small hands clasped around Wang Sheng's waist, she rested her head against his chest.0 Wang Sheng looked up into the sky. Though he very much wanted to continue fighting alongside her, there were more urgent matters to handle.0 While using his Seven-Star Footwork, he let out a long cry. The four or five Daoist masters who had drawn the giant ghost’s attention earlier immediately gathered toward his voice.0 Wang Sheng circled around and eliminated all fierce spirits in the surrounding alleyways and rooftops. By the time he and Mu Wanxuan returned to the west gate, all eleven people had regrouped, except for Qing Yanzi.0 "Senior Sister, everyone is watching you," Wang Sheng said softly.0 He gently tapped her shoulder. Mu Wanxuan immediately leaped lightly back, clasped her hands behind her back, and looked up into the sky beside her.0 Had someone asked if she was shy, the answer would have definitely been "no, never, impossible.”0 Wang Sheng gripped Spiritless. Solemnly, he said, "Everyone! I'm going to assist my master. Please keep an eye on Senior Xi Lian."0 A series of ghostly wails then rose behind him. Turning around, Wang Sheng saw a severed arm, over ten meters long, flying out of Fengdu City.0 So, this is what Big Sister Xi Lian meant when she said she had the strength of a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator and was unleashing her true form. Alright then. As a little Golden Core Realm cultivator, I will not speculate further.0 Wang Sheng continued, "If you see Senior Xi Lian's white fur start turning red, immediately recite the Shu Sword Sect's 'Freedom Mantra' as loud as you can. Elder, do you know the Qing Feng Sun-Moon Transformation Sword Art?"0 "I do!" the Daoist master from the Shu Sword Sect responded.0 "If the Freedom Mantra doesn't work, then use that sword art at full power. You must let Senior Xi Lian see the illusion of the sun and moon. Those two are the deepest memories that Daoist Master Qinglin had engraved in her mind."0 The Daoist masters, who had just begun to relax, quickly nodded in agreement. Wang Sheng smiled at his senior sister and held out his palm.0 "Senior Sister, give me a flying sword. I left my Crane-Spirit Treasure Pouch with you."0 "Oh!" Mu Wanxuan quickly pulled out Wang Sheng's crane-spirit pouch. 0 Wang Sheng took two alchemical pills and swallowed them. Though he knew they could only offer minimal help, it was better than nothing. He then activated one of the sword cores to use as his flight sword and then looked up at the sky.0 With a sword cry, Flying Haze shot up like a meteor. Wang Sheng threw out the flying sword, bent his legs, and leaped onto the flying sword. Unleashing a sharp burst of sword intent, he rode it to the battle above him.0 Qing Yanzi, who was still fighting the ancient devil, laughed heartily when he saw Wang Sheng. He fought even more fiercely, completely suppressing the ancient devil.0 The ancient devil, who had appeared alongside the giant ghost, was pitifully ineffective. It had initially concealed itself among the wandering spirits, believing that it could easily deal with twelve Golden Core Realm cultivators and restore some of its enchanted power using their spiritual essence.0 To its surprise, right after making a few threats, Qing Yanzi, who possessed Pure Yang Enchanted Power, suddenly launched a fierce preemptive strike.0 Fight? The ancient devil knew its strength was too depleted to win against the vigorous, younger Golden Core Realm cultivator. 0 In the seventh level of the Eighteen Levels of Hell, it consumed fierce spirits at regular intervals to survive, completely corrupting its original Daoist mental cultivation method into dark, yin-based enchanted power, which was exactly what Pure Yang Energy countered. It wasn’t only its enchanted power that changed. Its very nature had transformed, and its Dao Heart had fallen into the devilish path.0 It had known from the moment it had recklessly charged into the Small Nether Realm. Its hidden resentment and obsession with survival had already pushed it over that edge. Still, it voluntarily turned to the devilish path since it meant it could live. It would even commit slaughter across a thousand li if needed.0 When the Small Nether Realm began to tremble and the seals of the Eighteen Levels of Hell broke one after another, the ancient devil, who had waited for thousands of years, sensed the abundant primal qi and believed that its time had finally come. After escaping, it discovered that the Golden Core Realm cultivators of the current age were perfect supplements to nourish itself.0 It thought its long endurance would finally pay off. Soon, it could ascend the devil path and reach the pinnacle of cultivation, achieving true freedom and immortality. Contrary to its belief, however, a young Golden Core Realm cultivator peppered it with sword strikes before it could even get started.0 Earlier, the ancient devil had believed that as long as its pet "Daxiong[3]" rampaged below, victory would be assured. Surely, Qing Yanzi would eventually stop attacking and rush to help.0 Unfortunately, no matter how long it waited, Qing Yanzi never eased up. And then came those strange metallic sticks, blasting Daxiong flat on the ground.0 Two more cultivators also followed the attacks. One sword cultivator descended to rescue their allies, breaking the stalemate for the struggling Golden Core Realm cultivators.0 The other was a fox fiend. With the pressure of a near-immortal and the Nascent Soul Realm aura, she pounced and tore Daxiong apart within seconds.0 What kind of hellish future is this?!0 Before the ancient devil could come up with a new plan, another blade of sharp, unrelenting sword intent ascended from below, locking onto it.0 This time, the ancient devil sensed real danger. It immediately dispelled the black fog around its face, revealing its shriveled features. In an ancient language, it shouted, "This poor Daoist is—"0 "Shut up!" Qing Yanzi roared, silencing it. He then accelerated, and the dim golden light around him erupted again. With a single palm, he sent his opponent flying.0 The ancient devil cursed in anger. Using the momentum it had gained from the blast, it tried to retreat to the Eighteen Levels of Hell.0 Using the Heaven-Earth Displacement Technique, Qing Yanzi flashed and reappeared right above the ancient devil. He then flipped through the air, his robe and hair flowing upward. The dark-golden orb in his palm crackled with astonishing enchanted power as he slammed it onto the ancient devil's chest.0 The ancient devil froze, then plummeted downward.0 At that moment, a brilliant celestial-grade sword pierced its back. Seven stars flared, forming marks across its body. Seven sword phantasms burst forth right after, leaving seven gaping holes all over the ancient devil. 0 "Shatter!" Wang Sheng exclaimed. The ancient devil exploded in midair.0 Grinning, Qing Yanzi immediately descended. "Little Sheng!"0 Still in midair, Wang Sheng gave him a Daoist salute. "Master!" 0 Qing Yanzi waved his hand. "Don't let Senior Xi Lian fall into devilry. Let's go help her."0 "Master, use this." Wang Sheng tossed over Spiritless, then gripped Flying Haze. "Ziwei Heavenly Sword Art."0 "Let's go." Qing Yanzi grasped the hilt of Spiritless and gave it a casual shake. The two flew side by side downward.0 Screw it. Right now, I don’t really have the energy to care about embarrassing myself in front of my disciple.0 He was feeling a bit fatigued. Fortunately, he had been secretly practicing the Heavenly Ziwei Sword Art.0 Hopefully, I can still use it properly.0