"If you don't believe me, you can check Lin Dong's body. He's a disciple of the Yellow Springs Demonic Sect, so he should have a token of identification!" Jiang Li continued.
If this Sword Seed of the Spiritual River Realm triple-layer insisted on protecting Lin Dong, combined with the few at the Dan Yuan Realm nearby, he might not be able to win.
For now, he had to solidify Lin Dong's demonic identity. Jiang Li knew very well that these orthodox sects cared immensely about their reputation.
Once Lin Dong's demonic identity was confirmed, these people would likely stop caring about his fate.
Immediately after, Li Jianchen began searching Lin Dong.
Lin Xueman, standing beside him, watched Li Jianchen's actions with a pale face.
Before long, Li Jianchen actually found a token on Lin Dong, bearing the mark of the Yellow Springs Demonic Sect.
Li Jianchen took a deep breath. It seemed that Xue Man's cousin was indeed a demon from the Yellow Springs Demonic Sect.
"How about it? Is your Tianshan Sword Palace still going to harbor this demon?" Jiang Li sneered, his aura becoming even more ferocious.
Li Jianchen pursed his lips. He was usually the one saying such things to others; now, it was being said to him.
"Junior Sister Lin, since Lin Dong has truly turned to the demonic path, we..." Li Jianchen took a deep breath and continued.
With ironclad proof before him, Li Jianchen no longer wished to be involved with Lin Dong's affairs.
"Senior Brother Li, if Brother Lin Dong dies, then I won't live either!" Lin Xueman said stubbornly, her gaze unwavering.
Li Jianchen's heart sank. He had underestimated the place Lin Dong held in Lin Xueman's heart.
"Brother, thank you for your contribution to Tianfeng City. Leave this demon to me. Our Tianshan Sword Palace will certainly execute this demon!" Li Jianchen then said, unleashing a powerful, piercing sword intent.
Lin Xueman looked at Li Jianchen with gratitude.
The two women beside him sighed deeply. Their intended trial had turned into such trouble.
"Hahaha, I thought Tianshan Sword Palace was some upright and righteous sect, but it turns out to be full of scoundrels. I've truly opened my eyes today!" Jiang Li burst into laughter.
Jiang Li deliberately used his spiritual power, his voice echoing throughout the city.
Li Jianchen and the others in front of him turned pale. Jiang Li's words were sharp, yet they were powerless to refute them.
"Leave Lin Dong here, or I will announce this matter to the world, making the entire Eastern Desolation aware of the true face of your Tianshan Sword Palace!" Jiang Li continued, his eyes filled with disdain.
Fine sweat trickled down Li Jianchen's forehead. If this news spread, their Tianshan Sword Palace would be utterly disgraced.
"Brother, please proceed. Do as you wish with Lin Dong. Consider that our Tianshan Sword Palace was never here!" Li Jianchen slowly placed Lin Dong on the ground and prepared to lead his junior sisters away.
As for Lin Xueman, he would pacify her upon their return.
The Great Desolation Sky-Shattering Finger, one finger to break mountains and seas!
The moment Li Jianchen set Lin Dong down, Jiang Li immediately unleashed a Saint-tier divine ability, the Great Desolation Sky-Shattering Finger. He didn't want any more surprises.
Instantly, countless flowers and trees around them withered rapidly, and powerful spiritual energy surged towards Jiang Li.
Li Jianchen, standing nearby, was dumbfounded. This fellow, who could casually dispatch a heavily injured demon, had no need to use such power, did he?
This was preposterous...
With this thought, Li Jianchen immediately led his junior sisters away from the area.
A magnificent aura condensed, and a desolate will surged through Jiang Li.
That will seemed capable of destroying everything.
"Lin Dong, die for me," Jiang Li thought viciously.
Then, the power fully gathered at the tip of Jiang Li's finger, and a stream of light that could break mountains and rivers blasted towards Lin Dong's body.
"Brother Lin Dong!"
Not far away, a beautiful woman in a long dress cried out hoarsely and rushed to Lin Dong's side, embracing him tightly.
The stream of light that shattered mountains and rivers struck them both directly.
However, a golden shield suddenly appeared on Lin Xueman's body, tightly guarding the two of them.
Jiang Li's face sank. He still didn't die...
"Junior Sister Lin..." Li Jianchen and the others who had fled turned ashen. When had Lin Xueman rushed over?
But seeing the scene in the distance, Li Jianchen breathed a sigh of relief. Thankfully, it seemed the Grand Elder had left Lin Xueman with a life-saving artifact.
The other female disciples beside him also relaxed. If Lin Xueman had been harmed, they would undoubtedly be held responsible.
Watching his attack being completely absorbed by the golden shield, Jiang Li's killing intent intensified.
"Since that's the case, then both of you can die!"
The Great Desolation Sky-Shattering Finger, two fingers to extinguish all life!
Jiang Li unleashed the second finger of the Great Desolation Sky-Shattering Finger again, "Two Fingers to Extinguish All Life."
The surrounding land began to crack, and the withered flowers and trees instantly turned to dust.
The vitality of the entire imperial palace seemed to be absorbed by Jiang Li.
An aura of desolation and destruction condensed around Jiang Li.
Simultaneously, his internal Yuan force was being rapidly depleted…
A moment later, a world-destroying, majestic aura erupted from Jiang Li.
The entire space seemed to become incredibly fragile, on the verge of shattering.
"Die!!!" Jiang Li roared.
At this moment, Jiang Li's face was ashen, his internal spiritual power completely drained, and not a trace of color remained on his face.
Then, a destructive purple stream of light condensed at the tip of Jiang Li's finger, and countless sonic booms appeared in the surrounding space.
Li Jianchen and the two junior sisters in the distance turned pale. What kind of power was this?
"Stop! My Tianshan Sword Palace orders you to stop! If anything happens to Junior Sister Lin Xueman, I will have your entire clan buried with her!" Li Jianchen shouted, sweat pouring down his forehead.
However, the terrifying, majestic aura prevented him from getting close.
Xiang Tao and the other two also turned deathly pale. If Lin Xueman were to die here…
Li Jianchen might survive, but the two of them…
Jiang Li showed no hesitation. Today, even if an Emperor came, they wouldn't stop him from killing Lin Dong.
"Rumble!!!"
The sky itself seemed to change color, and hurricanes raged all around.
The immense aura made it impossible for Li Jianchen and the others to open their eyes.
Now, all they could do was hope that Lin Xueman would abandon Lin Dong and evade this attack.
The terrifying purple stream of light surged towards Lin Xueman and Lin Dong.
"Crack!!!"
The instant the purple stream of light struck Lin Xueman's golden shield, the golden shield shattered with a resounding crack.
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