Chapter 292: Black Fiend Demon Monkey

Boom—

The Mountain Lord collided with the hundred-foot staff shadow, shaking the Sword Sect. Violent Qi radiated outwards, pressing the surrounding trees backward.

The Black Armored Monkey Demon was also startled by Cloud Color’s Mountain Lord Divine Incantation; this woman’s spellcasting speed was incredibly fast and without warning.

In less than two breaths, the Mountain Lord and the hundred-foot staff shadow dissipated simultaneously.

Cloud Color closed in again. Man and demon landed on the eaves, staff shadows flashing repeatedly as fierce winds ravaged the area.

Their footsteps grew faster and their destructive power stronger; the commotion they caused could not even be drowned out by the thunder in the sky.

Figures stepped on qingxiao swords, racing over and quickly surrounding the Sword Sect. Seeing Cloud Color in combat, they did not dare to intervene lightly.

Twelve-year-olds Li Shouzheng and Li Shoumin also arrived. They landed on the treetops, watching the battle with great interest.

“Is that a demon?” Li Shoumin asked curiously.

Li Shouzheng looked at the Black Armored Monkey Demon, his brow furrowed. He could feel that this monkey demon’s strength was extremely terrifying.

A demon this powerful must have a significant background.

Daring to invade the Qingxiao Sect might be a signal that the Qingxiao Sect was about to face great trouble.

Qingxiao Sect Discipless arrived in a continuous stream from all directions. They performed the art of sword-riding, descending like a rain of arrows, which placed immense pressure on the Black Armored Monkey Demon.

“How can this be…”

The Black Armored Monkey Demon gritted his teeth as he fought.

This was completely different from the development he had envisioned. He thought he would be able to go on a killing spree; even if he were no match for Li Qingqiu, he could still leave after being wounded.

However, from the moment he arrived until now, let alone killing anyone, he hadn’t even managed to injure a soul.

He also wanted to shake off Cloud Color, but she was far too difficult to deal with; he simply couldn’t get away.

Not only could he not shake her off, but he had fallen into Cloud Color’s rhythm, passively countering her and not daring to lose focus.

In the eyes of the spectating Disciples, Cloud Color was so dominant, casting various Spells with ease. It was a dazzling display that left them invigorated.

“Senior Sister Cloud Color is so powerful!”

“I feel like she’s even more dominant than she was during the Dharma Battle Assembly.”

“Nonsense, several years have passed, and when facing an enemy, she definitely holds nothing back.”

“Where did this demon come from? He’s so fierce. If Senior Sister Cloud Color hadn’t stopped him, I’m afraid we wouldn’t have been able to prevent him from going on a killing spree.”

“Is that black staff in his hand a Magical Artifact? It looks incredibly heavy.”

Disciples from all directions engaged in discussion as the number of arriving Disciples continued to grow.

Meanwhile.

On a cliff above, Li Qingqiu was also looking down at the battle.

He had arrived before Cloud Color and the Black Armored Monkey Demon even clashed, but he hadn’t expected Cloud Color to move even faster.

Can the Myriad Laws Spirit Eyes see that far?

If so, Li Qingqiu felt that Cloud Color was very suited to guarding the sect. Once this battle was over, he would have to ask her properly.

He could see that the Black Armored Monkey Demon was no match for Cloud Color, so he did not intend to intervene.

It wasn’t that the Black Armored Monkey Demon was weak; on the contrary, this demon was very strong, having already reached the level of the Great Demon Luo. It was just that he had encountered Cloud Color, who possessed the Myriad Laws Spirit Eyes.

Li Qingqiu looked up; the rolling dark clouds in the sky were still churning.

Those weren’t dark clouds, but Demonic Clouds.

This method of invasion was certainly unexpected to him.

The Qingxiao Sect’s Protective Grand Array was now a matter of urgency. Li Qingqiu decided to urge Wei Tianxiong to prioritize the Protective Grand Array; the Heaven Mending Grand Array could be delayed.

As sect experts like Xue Jin, Ji Ya, Lu Qing, and Li Yang arrived one after another, the Black Armored Monkey Demon realized he could no longer delay.

He let out a roar, forcing Cloud Color back with a staff strike, then leaped up. He actually transformed into a gust of black demonic wind, and Cloud Color’s Mountain Lord could not stop him.

He rampaged along the eaves of the Sword Sect compound, scaring Disciples into jumping away one after another.

Ji Ya suddenly landed on the eaves ahead, twisting his body to strike with his palm.

Nine Heavens Divine Palm!

Vast Origin Qi condensed into a massive palm shadow, meeting the black demonic wind head-on and directly shattering it. The Black Armored Monkey Demon’s figure was revealed.

His face showed a look of disbelief; he hadn’t expected to be stopped by another Qingxiao Sect Disciples.

Swoosh!

The sound of something piercing the air came from behind him. The Black Armored Monkey Demon instinctively tried to dodge, but it was too late.

Puchi—

A silver sword shadow pierced through his chest, blood splattering. His eyes widened as his body sprawled in mid-air. His demonic power was suddenly frozen, filling him with immense terror.

Soul-Snatching Flying Sword!

He looked out of the corner of his eye and saw Cloud Color maintaining her spellcasting posture.

He fell just like that, hitting the eaves and rolling all the way down.

Seeing the Black Armored Monkey Demon lying in the courtyard, unable to move, the Qingxiao Sect Discipless were greatly amazed, curious about what kind of Spell the sword shadow stuck in him was.

“Damn it…”

The Black Armored Monkey Demon gritted his teeth. He looked up at Ji Ya standing on the eaves, but he couldn’t even see Ji Ya’s face clearly.

“Throw him into the Demon Suppression Pagoda.”

An unfamiliar voice came from afar. Before the Black Armored Monkey Demon could think further, another Soul-Snatching Flying Sword fell, piercing his back. An indescribable pain caused his consciousness to instantly go blank… Inside Lingxiao Courtyard, Cloud Color stood before the long table, looking at Li Qingqiu with a smug expression.

Being summoned alone by Li Qingqiu, she thought he was going to praise her, so she was already prepared.

“How did you discover that demon’s arrival?” Li Qingqiu asked, looking at Cloud Color.

Cloud Color replied, “Such a large mass of Demonic Qi was floating over; I saw it at a single glance.”

As expected!

It was just as Li Qingqiu had guessed.

He couldn’t help but remark, “It seems I’ll have to build you an open-air Immortal Cave in the future to make it easier for you to observe the sky.”

Cloud Color raised an eyebrow. “Even inside an Immortal Cave, I can see what’s happening in the sky.”

That powerful?

Li Qingqiu was once again tempted to copy her Myriad Laws Spirit Eyes.

“You performed very well today, preventing any casualties in the sect. I will have the Spirit Control Hall post your achievements,” Li Qingqiu said with appreciation.

Cloud Color’s growth rate was so fast that he found her increasingly useful.

Cloud Color broke into a smile. Her goal was the position of one of the ten great true monarchs; she naturally wouldn’t refuse such an opportunity for glory.

“I have already mastered the Soul Capturing Incantation. Do you need me to go and interrogate him?” Cloud Color asked.

Li Qingqiu nodded and said, “I trust your work. Go on.”

These words made Cloud Color even happier. She walked around the long table, wanting to lean in close to Li Qingqiu, but he raised his hand in advance to stop her.

“What are you trying to do?” Li Qingqiu asked warily.

Cloud Color stopped and curled her lip. “Sect Leader, why are you so guarded against me? I’m not going to eat you.”

Li Qingqiu didn’t believe her. “I advise you not to have any more thoughts of crossing the line. I am the Sect Leader and you are a Disciple; that is the relationship between us.”

Cloud Color huffed, “I will become a True Sovereign in the future, maybe even the Vice Sect Master. When you want a Dao Companion, you’ll have to think of me first.”

Li Qingqiu said helplessly, “What is so good about me that you are so persistent?”

“What isn’t good about you? Besides, I don’t just like you; I also want to repay my gratitude. In any case, I’m stuck to you for this life. Even if things don’t go as I wish, I’ll be satisfied just accompanying you on the path to longevity.”

Cloud Color’s sudden confession was a bit much for Li Qingqiu to handle.

Why be so aggressive?

Cloud Color then turned and left, her back looking quite proud.

Li Qingqiu began to reflect on himself. Was it his attitude when Cloud Color first entered the sect that caused her to misunderstand?

It seemed he couldn’t just smile at female Disciples in the future; he had to keep a straight face.

Li Qingqiu shook his head with a chuckle and then stood up.

The Black Armored Monkey Demon’s attack did not worry Li Qingqiu. The current Qingxiao Sect had the confidence to face hardships, and what he needed to do was become as strong as possible.

He would always be the ultimate safety net for the sect.

On the other side.

In Bai Yutian’s courtyard, that Black Hand stood on the table, seemingly looking up at the sky.

The dark clouds in the sky had already dispersed, and no rainstorm had arrived.

The sound of footsteps came from the courtyard gate. Bai Yutian walked quickly into the courtyard and came before it.

“I’ve looked into it. There really was a demon attack. It was a monkey demon wearing black armor and holding a black staff. It was stopped by Cloud Color as soon as it landed, and finally suppressed by her and Ji Ya working together. It’s already been locked in the Demon Suppression Pagoda, and not a single person in the sect was injured.”

Bai Yutian was very excited as he spoke of this.

The strength of the Qingxiao Sect gave him a sense of shared pride.

He heard that the monkey demon had come suddenly and without a word, intending to start a massacre immediately, only to be stopped by Cloud Color.

This battle fully displayed the foundation of the Qingxiao Sect as the number one under heaven!

After hearing this, the Black Hand hopped once on the table and said, “A monkey demon? That should be the Black Fiend Demon Monkey. This monkey demon is not simple; its cultivation is equivalent to the fifth or sixth level of the Spiritual Consciousness Realm. To think it was stopped by Cloud Color—how long has it been since that Cloud Color stepped into the Spiritual Consciousness Realm?”

Bai Yutian was stunned after hearing this, not expecting the monkey demon’s cultivation to be so high.

In his heart, his respect for Cloud Color grew.

Since he joined the sect, Xu Ning and Jiang Zhaoxia had rarely taken action. Cloud Color was the most dazzling Disciple he had seen; in his memory, Cloud Color had never suffered a defeat.

The Cloud Color of the past was a Genius; the Cloud Color of the present was a top expert of the sect, incredibly reliable.

“This Qingxiao Sect is truly not simple. It seems I worried too much. Next, a good show is about to begin,” the Black Hand said in a gloating tone.

Bai Yutian frowned and said, “If you know something, tell me. I’ll have the sect’s high-level members prepare early. After all, I am also a Qingxiao Sect Disciples, and you are also enjoying the Qingxiao Sect’s resources.”

“You already said the Black Fiend Demon Monkey has been thrown into the Demon Suppression Pagoda. Don’t worry, the Qingxiao Sect will soon be able to obtain the information, and they’ll only know more than I do.”

The Black Hand said nonchalantly. It paused and then added, “If you were to take the information up now, it would only expose my existence.”

Bai Yutian fell silent, unable to refute its words.

The Black Hand suddenly jumped into his body and disappeared.

At that moment, Bai Yan Immortal Master walked into the courtyard.

Possessing dual excellent natural talents, Bai Yan Immortal Master’s cultivation grew even faster than Bai Yutian’s, mainly because he enjoyed more cultivation resources.

Bai Yan Immortal Master came behind Bai Yutian and spoke, “I’ve been reassigned to the Demon Suppression Pagoda. I probably won’t be back for a short while.”

Bai Yutian turned to look at him and asked, “Is it to guard that monkey demon?”

Bai Yan Immortal Master sat down and nodded. “That’s right. I’ve received word that more demonic creatures will attack later. During this time, you must not go to deserted places alone, to avoid any accidents.”