The two walked slowly towards the outside of Qingyang Sect.
This departure this time was even smoother.
As they walked, there were no twists and turns, not even a single person was encountered.
Half an hour later, the two finally reached the outskirts of Qingyang Sect.
"Alright, Li Qin, no need to see me off. You should go back!" Jiang Li said to Li Qin.
Li Qin pouted, "Let me escort you a bit further!"
Following that, Li Qin walked with Jiang Li for a considerable distance.
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"Alright, we are already hundreds of miles away from your Qingyang Sect. Do you want to come back to the Yellow Springs Demonic Sect with me?" Jiang Li asked helplessly.
The area where the two were now was far from Qingyang Sect.
It was desolate all around, but there were many tall trees distributed nearby.
Li Qin then gave Jiang Li a hug.
"Hmph, if you don't mind, I can go back with you!" Li Qin whispered in Jiang Li's ear.
Jiang Li's mouth twitched slightly. Forget it... He didn't have the guts for that yet...
After bidding farewell again, the two finally decided to part ways.
"Then I'll be going first. Be careful on your way back!" Jiang Li took a deep breath and continued.
Li Qin nodded reluctantly.
"Rumble!!!"
Just as Jiang Li was about to leave, the space beside them suddenly erupted with a violent roaring sound.
Following that, a tide-like aura surged towards Jiang Li and Li Qin, covering the sky and earth.
Jiang Li and Li Qin's expressions changed drastically. What happened?
"That little girl is the precious granddaughter of that old bastard. We must kill her this time and make that old guy taste the pain of losing a loved one!" A roar echoed from not far away.
Jiang Li's heart sank. It was aimed at Li Qin.
The immense pressure made both Jiang Li and Li Qin feel a deep sense of oppression.
Blue formation patterns suddenly lit up all around, and terrifying auras, accompanied by the formation of these patterns, condensed into solid form and sealed the entire space.
"Jiang Li, hurry and go! Their target is me!" Li Qin pushed Jiang Li away, and at the same time, a golden mark flew into Jiang Li's body.
Li Qin's face turned extremely pale at this moment, and her aura weakened considerably.
The surrounding auras shot towards Li Qin like sharp swords.
In an instant, a golden mark appeared on Li Qin's forehead.
The golden mark also erupted with powerful energy, blocking the terrifying auras that were shooting from afar.
"Bang bang bang!!!"
The terrifying auras and the power of the golden mark collided, producing fierce impacts.
The space showed signs of tearing.
Faint cracking sounds could be heard.
"Swish swish swish!!!"
The terrifying auras failed to strike Li Qin and instead surged towards Jiang Li.
Jiang Li's body also lit up with a golden mark, blocking the surrounding auras.
"Who is it? Come out if you dare! Don't be so sneaky!" Jiang Li shouted loudly.
At this moment, Li Qin's face was extremely pale, devoid of any color.
"Pa pa pa!!!"
Suddenly, a crisp sound of applause erupted from the side.
"Little girl, your Sage's Mark already has little power left, yet you still protect this brat. I'd like to see who can save you this time!" Five black-clad figures slowly emerged from the surrounding jungle, their gazes filled with hatred as they looked at Li Qin.
Jiang Li's heart sank. These eight black-clad figures exerted an extremely powerful pressure on him.
They all seemed to be powerful cultivators at the high stage of the Spirit River realm.
The five formed a pincer formation, surrounding Li Qin and Jiang Li from different directions.
"Kid, if you obediently leave now, I can spare you. Our target is only this little girl!" one of the black-clad figures said with a hoarse voice.
Just as Jiang Li was about to speak, the surrounding auras suddenly intensified.
Li Qin's golden mark was slowly dissipating.
"Jiang Li, you go first! My grandfather will come to save me!" Li Qin said quickly and charmingly.
Jiang Li looked at Li Qin, who was becoming weaker, and clenched his fists slightly.
Leave? How could that be possible? Even if I have to leave, I'll take you with me.
Besides, they are just some insignificant rabble. Do you really think you can control me?
"Trash, die!" Jiang Li said, opening his right hand.
The Crimson Flame Dragon Soul Spear appeared, and surging wind flame spiritual fire burned at the tip of the spear.
In an instant, Jiang Li's body seemed to transform into a Kunpeng, charging towards the surrounding black-clad figures.
The battle erupted.
Jiang Li, wielding the [Kunpeng Divine Art] and [Soul Slaying Spear Technique], flashed back and forth through the space like lightning.
The faces of several black-clad figures changed drastically. They hadn't expected this guy to unleash such immense power.
This terrifying power and speed were beyond their reach.
After all, they were all martial artists at the high stage of the Spirit River realm, with astonishing strength.
Li Qin, wrapped in the golden mark, watched Jiang Li, who was engaged in a fierce battle, with worry.
Wielding the Crimson Flame Dragon Soul Spear, Jiang Li was like a war god, fighting against five martial artists at the high stage of the Spirit River realm. He not only held his ground but even suppressed them.
"Useless! Is this all you've got?" Jiang Li's Crimson Flame Dragon Soul Spear struck a black-clad figure. With the immense power of the Primordial Sacred Body bolstering him, it pierced through the opponent.
The Xuanfeng Spiritual Fire at the tip of the spear immediately incinerated the black-clad figure into ashes.
Seeing this, the other four black-clad figures' expressions changed drastically, and they then unleashed even more ferocious power.
Jiang Li pursed his lips slightly, suppressing the urge to use his Saint-tier divine ability. They were too spread out; if he couldn't kill them in one strike, it would be difficult.
As the battle continued, Jiang Li also sustained several injuries.
Fortunately, he had the [Phoenix Nirvana Sutra], which continuously healed him, allowing Jiang Li to maintain high-intensity combat.
"Kid, if you're sensible, hurry up and leave! If you delay our business, you won't have a good outcome!" one of the black-clad figures said fiercely.
Jiang Li remained silent, responding only with the tip of his spear...
"Bang!!!"
Just as Jiang Li killed another black-clad figure, a violent surge of spiritual energy erupted from not far away.
Li Qin's golden mark shield shattered with a loud crash.
Li Qin's body, along with the powerful impact, fell to the ground.
The black-clad figures surrounding Jiang Li rejoiced. The Sage's Mark shield had finally shattered.
Jiang Li's spiritual sense perceived Li Qin's condition, and his heart sank.
"Die!"
From not far away, another black-clad figure suddenly appeared.
The black-clad figure held a long sword, and with violent spiritual energy, it rapidly stabbed towards Li Qin.
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