Chapter 709: Resolving the Demonic Path! Descend the Mountain! Jiangbian City!
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang received the order; they knew it was a dangerous mission, but also a chance for them to grow.
They swiftly organized a team composed of elite disciples from Spirit Mountain, preparing to set off.
On the night before their departure, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang stood atop the mountain, gazing at the starry sky, their hearts filled with anticipation of the unknown and the tension of the coming battle.
"Qing Shuang, we must act carefully; this mission is no ordinary one," Luo Chen said gravely.
Qing Shuang nodded, a resolute light flashing in her eyes, "Luo Chen, no matter what difficulties we face, we must face them together. We are the twin pillars of the Sword Dao; there's nothing we can't overcome."
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang led the team on the path toward the Demonic Path's stronghold.
They carefully avoided the patrols of the Demonic Path forces along the way.
After several days of trekking, they finally reached the outskirts of the Demonic Path's territory.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang decided to scout first, using the terrain and cover of night to infiltrate the enemy camp.
Inside the camp, they discovered the Demonic Path forces secretly crafting an evil Elixir called the "Blood Fiend Elixir," which greatly enhances the user's power at the cost of losing sanity, turning them into bloodthirsty monsters.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang exchanged glances; they knew they had to stop this.
Seizing the cover of darkness, they sneaked into the chamber where the Blood Fiend Elixir was being made and used Sword Qi to destroy all the materials and finished products.
Just as they prepared to withdraw, they were discovered by experts from the Demonic Path forces.
A fierce battle ensued immediately, with Luo Chen and Qing Shuang maneuvering among the enemies using their tacit coordination and superior swordsmanship.
During the battle, Luo Chen displayed the essence of the "Infinite Sword Technique," with Sword Qi sweeping across, invincible.
Qing Shuang used "Frost Seal Heaven" to block the enemies' escape route, making it difficult for the Demonic Path experts to flee.
After a hard battle, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang finally defeated all the Demonic Path experts, successfully stopping the Blood Fiend Elixir's crafting plan.
"How are you?"
Luo Chen took a deep breath, calming his breathing afterward.
He softly asked Qing Shuang beside him.
Qing Shuang smiled slightly, though sweat soaked her collar, her gaze remained resolute, "I'm fine."
Luo Chen nodded; they swiftly cleaned the battlefield, ensuring no traces were left that the Demonic Path forces could utilize.
Subsequently, they led the team to quietly withdraw from the camp.
Returning to Spirit Mountain, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang reported the mission's events to Master Xuantian.
After listening, Master Xuantian showed a satisfied smile, "You did well. Not only did you stop the Demonic Path's plot, but you also protected countless innocent lives."
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang humbly bowed their heads, knowing it was their duty.
Their hearts were filled with hope for the future.
As Luo Chen and Qing Shuang's fame soared in the Cultivation World, more and more cultivators began to take notice of them.
They not only became representatives of Spirit Mountain but also the hope of the entire Righteous Path.
However, as they basked in the joy of victory, an even more severe challenge quietly approached.
The remnants of the Demonic Path forces did not stop there; they united to launch an unprecedented large-scale attack, targeting Spirit Mountain directly.
Upon learning of this, Master Xuantian immediately gathered all the sect's experts, preparing to face the impending crisis.
As the sect's core strength, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang were naturally assigned important tasks.
"Luo Chen, Qing Shuang, the two of you are responsible for guarding the sect's Barrier, ensuring it is not compromised during the battle," Master Xuantian said solemnly.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang accepted the command, knowing that the Barrier was the sect's last line of defense; once breached, the entire sect would face annihilation.
In the days that followed, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang continuously fortified the Barrier, also preparing for the coming battle.
They understood that this battle would be a life-and-death struggle, requiring their full effort.
Finally, the Demonic Path forces' attack arrived as expected.
Countless Demonic Path experts surged towards Spirit Mountain like a tide, with their singular goal: to destroy Spirit Mountain, eliminating all cultivators within.
The battle unfolded fiercely outside the sect's Barrier.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang stood within the Barrier, their gazes firm, swords tightly gripped, ready to face the upcoming challenge.
The Demonic Path experts continuously attacked the Barrier, each assault causing it to tremble, as if on the brink of collapse.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang incessantly infused True Qi to maintain the Barrier's stability.
In the heat of the battle, a powerful Demonic Path expert broke through others' encirclement, heading straight for the Barrier.
His goal was clear: to personally destroy the Barrier.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang exchanged a look; they knew this was the challenge they had to confront.
They attacked simultaneously, two streams of powerful Sword Qi converging in the air, forming an impenetrable sword net.
The Demonic Path expert faced this sword net, a hint of fear flickering in his eyes, yet he did not retreat.
He shouted, his whole body's True Qi erupting, attempting to break through the sword net.
However, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang's sword net was indestructible; their Sword Intent merged with the Sword Qi of heaven and earth, as if they were the embodiment of Sword Dao.