Black flames flickered around the two monsters, giving off no heat at all. In fact, they felt a bit cool, and even the grass on the ground remained unaffected. The two monsters didn’t pay much attention to it and raised their arms to swat away the black flames, aiming to attack Li Qingjun.
But as soon as the flames touched their arms, they flared up instantly, burning fiercely and sending a sharp pain through their bodies, similar to what they felt when caught in the demon refining formation before.
The two monsters howled in agony, their demonic energy surging out to force the flames away from their arms, along with the charred flesh, leaving them bleeding profusely.
Ye Ling clapped her hands and laughed, "It's ready, it's ready!" But she felt quite regretful inside. This was the Celestial Fire of the Teng Snake, her innate ability. Although her bloodline was weak and she couldn't unleash its true power, it was mainly because her injuries hadn’t healed. Otherwise, the effect of this fire would have been much greater… what a pity.
At that moment, Li Qingjun’s silver spear was already aimed at the eagle monster’s face. Normally, the eagle and snake were natural enemies, and Li Qingjun, unaware of the Teng Snake’s nature, instinctively chose to confront the eagle monster.
Ye Ling turned to her and smiled, but suddenly vanished. When she reappeared, she had pulled out a dagger from who knows where and plunged it into the wolf monster’s side. She could only hold off one monster, and if this dragged on too long, her injuries would flare up, and it would be over for her…
Although it seemed like a two-on-two fight, Ye Ling knew very well that they really couldn’t defeat these two monsters. Li Qingjun was fearless and ignorant; how could Ye Ling not know that?
Ye Ling didn’t even understand why she was following this reckless princess into danger. In her mind, she should have been running for her life instead…
Maybe she really was just a foolish snake.
Meanwhile, the eagle monster tilted its head to dodge the spear tip that was rushing toward it. With a swift motion, it slapped at Li Qingjun, nearly sending her spinning. She barely managed to steady herself, her heart racing in shock.
Was the gap… really this big?
Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Ye Ling and the wolf monster moving so fast that she could barely catch their specific actions.
A transformed great monster and an ordinary martial artist… the difference was truly outrageous.
Was she really just a burden here?
In just a moment of distraction, the eagle’s claw was already at her throat.
Li Qingjun quickly stepped back three paces, shaking her spear, which released a flurry of silver light that formed into a dragon shape, roaring upward.
As her strong energy burst forth, a light shone from her waist.
“Clang!”
The eagle monster also stepped back three paces, looking somewhat shocked: “Where did this strange power come from?”
It didn’t have time to think much, as Li Qingjun’s spear shadows came at it in layers, making it hard to breathe. In terms of skill, she could easily crush it, and with her unique power suppressing its demonic energy, it couldn’t afford to be careless.
The eagle monster retreated a few more steps, shaking off Li Qingjun’s relentless spear shadows. Suddenly, it swung its arm and let out a long howl.
A powerful whirlwind erupted in the battlefield, instantly stirring up dust and debris, with the cutting wind rushing toward Li Qingjun. She blocked it with her spear, which made a sound like metal clashing. Nearby soldiers let out cries, seemingly injured by the wind blades.
Li Qingjun’s silver spear spun like falling snow, the sounds ringing like pearls dropping on a jade plate, and she couldn’t help but break into a cold sweat. The countless blades of wind around her were sharp enough to kill!
How could an ordinary person fight against such a monster? Even her brother would struggle, right?
The eagle monster closed in, its claws turning into fists, aiming for Li Qingjun’s abdomen.
Li Qingjun couldn’t handle it at all and thought to herself that it was over.
But unexpectedly, the anticipated pain didn’t come. A wolf’s tooth club whistled in from afar, like a massive rock crashing down. The eagle monster raised its arm to block, but the club spun back, and someone rushed in, catching it and launching a downward strike at the eagle monster.
It was a smooth and decisive move.
Qin Yi finally arrived!
The club came down with the force of a mountain, finally forcing the eagle monster to retreat slightly, and the wind blades weakened a bit.
“Qin Yi!” Li Qingjun continued to block the wind blades, overjoyed, “You’re back!”
Qin Yi said sternly, “Don’t be careless!”
Before he finished speaking, a gray shadow rushed in from behind Li Qingjun, slapping her waist.
It was the wolf monster, finally free from Ye Ling’s entanglement, making a swift sneak attack.
“Qin Yi was determined to clear the eagle monster and save her, but suddenly froze.
Li Qingjun was indeed knocked back, spitting blood, but at the same time, a bright light burst forth from her waist. Colorful radiance erupted from her jade pendant, showering down on the wolf monster. It let out a painful howl, and its human form faded away, transforming into a massive gray wolf, howling at the sky.
Ye Ling chased closely behind, stabbing her dagger into its rear.
The howl grew even more mournful, and the wolf’s body shook violently, sending Ye Ling flying against the wall, which collapsed and buried her beneath it.
Li Qingjun spat out more blood, staggering but steadying herself. Without a moment to catch her breath, she twisted her waist, and her spear, like a dragon’s roar, pierced through the wind blades into the wolf monster’s mouth.
The colorful light reappeared, exploding from the wolf’s mouth, and the wolf’s head was engulfed in light, losing all breath.
The eagle monster was horrified and stopped fighting Qin Yi, transforming back into its original form and flying away. It didn’t understand why, despite having the upper hand, it suddenly found itself in this predicament. What was that colorful light?
It had heard that Li Qingjun had a jade pendant that could ward off evil, but how could it be here?
With the black flames swirling around, it suddenly halted in the air, turning to see a black light rushing toward it like lightning.
The eagle monster angrily turned, “Are you really going to wipe us out, without any regard for our ties as fellow monsters?”
In the air, Ye Ling, covered in dirt and blood, stood with her hands on her hips, “Did you just realize I’m super fierce?”
Qin Yi looked up at Ye Ling. Her small body was also stained with blood; she hadn’t had an easy time dealing with the wolf monster. The previous injuries were showing signs of flaring up again, but she pressed on to continue the fight.
He didn’t say anything, and together with Li Qingjun, they charged upward.
At the same time, arrows rained down in the courtyard.
The eagle’s cry echoed through the sky, and feathers fell like rain.
…
Qin Yi kicked the bodies of the eagle and wolf monsters, muttering, “That was close.”
Li Qingjun happily pulled him, “You came back just in time! If it weren’t for that club of yours, I would have been caught.”
“Realized you’re not as strong as you thought, huh? Still want to be reckless? I told you to stay back, but you insisted on showing off.” Qin Yi scolded, but his expression showed no anger. Instead, he gently wiped the blood from her mouth and continued softly, “At least… you’re okay.”
The two embraced and kissed, while Ye Ling, covered in dirt and blood, sat in the corner, hugging her knees and motionless.
“By the way,” Qin Yi panted slightly as he pulled away, asking, “How did your brother’s jade pendant end up with you? It really saved us today.”
“My brother said that if someone wanted to deal with him, they would have considered this, but no one would expect it to be with me. Just as he predicted, it really came in handy.”
Qin Yi suddenly recalled what Li Qingjun’s brother had said: “A flower made of silk is still beautiful and not easily withered.”
He had gone to attack the enemy camp without even bringing anything to protect himself, instead giving it to his sister.
Whether it was confidence, friendship, or the belief that Nan Li needed Li Qingjun as a spark, whatever the reason, he had kept his word, and it was flawless.
A soldier rushed in, calling out, “The prince requests Mr. Qin to assist at the Changsheng Temple.”
Li Qingjun wanted to go too, but Qin Yi held her back, saying, “You’re seriously injured. Stay here and recover with Ye Ling. Don’t run around. I’ll go take a look.”
Li Qingjun hesitated for a moment, realizing that she would only be a burden if she went, so she took off the jade pendant and handed it to him. “Take the pendant with you. Dong Huazi has been plotting for years; who knows what tricks he has up his sleeve?”
Qin Yi took the pendant, turning to look at the distant flames still rising from Changsheng Temple. He took a deep breath, ready to put his past behind him, and today would be the day.
(End of Chapter)