Unrivaled Soldier in the City

The Demon Lord’s intentions were clear to the Nameless Elder as well. Though his weakness had been discovered, the Nameless Elder could only persist and look for an opportunity, for he had no other recourse.

"Nameless Elder, it looks like you’re about done, huh? How much energy do you have left?"

Looking at the Nameless Elder across from him, the Demon Lord asked with a smile, while his attacks grew increasingly violent, showing no sign of weakening.

The Nameless Elder was anxious, but it was of no use.

"Even if it’s very little, it doesn’t matter. The worst case, we’ll both perish!"

Looking at the Demon Lord, the Nameless Elder sneered coldly.

Upon hearing this, the Demon Lord shook his head: "Perish together? Do you really think you have the chance to perish with me? Forget it, you’re no match for me. Once your energy is depleted, you’re undeniably dead."

"Is that so? Then let’s try it, I’d like to see how you plan to kill me."

The Nameless Elder spoke again, doing his utmost to dodge. Unless absolutely necessary, he would not use the ever-diminishing energy within him, knowing that every ounce of energy spent was dearly accumulated and took time to fully recover.

At this moment, the Nameless Elder was being forced into circles by the Demon Lord. Any slight attack he made was merely to deflect the terrifying True Qi the Demon Lord unleashed.

"Continuing like this won’t do. At this rate, I’ll be finished sooner or later."

The Nameless Elder thought anxiously.

He didn’t care about his own defeat, but if these secret manuals were taken by the Demon Lord, then the situation would become truly dire.

"How about it? Barely holding on?

Nameless Elder, why not pledge allegiance to me? When my Demon Sect fully resurfaces, you will be second to none, standing above thousands.

And we can travel to another world, wouldn’t that be delightful?"

Looking at the Nameless Elder opposite him, the Demon Lord said with a grin.

If he could subdue the Nameless Elder, it would naturally be ideal; failing that, he would have to eliminate him.

"Demon Lord, you dream on. Even in death, I won’t pledge allegiance to you!"

Nameless Elder sneered coldly, outright refusing to join.

"Alright, then perish!"

The Demon Lord said once more, his attacks becoming increasingly ferocious, making it even more difficult for the Nameless Elder to resist.

At this moment, Lin Kuang and Gongsun Zhan also witnessed the scene unfolding before them.

Seeing this scene, their hearts were filled with anxiety, but it was ineffective; their anxiety served no purpose.

At that moment, the Nameless Elder was struck by the Demon Lord’s punch, his entire being propelled backward, blood spurting from his mouth, his face instantly blanching.

"Can’t withstand it anymore, huh? Nameless Elder, I’ll give you one more chance: join the Demon Sect, and I guarantee you won’t die."

Appearing before the Nameless Elder, the Demon Lord asked once more.

Upon hearing this, the Nameless Elder sneered: "In your dreams, even in death I won’t join the Demon Sect!"

"Stubborn, I will send you on your way!"

The Demon Lord’s voice turned cold, throwing a punch toward the Nameless Elder’s head.

Facing this punch, the Nameless Elder had no chance to dodge; if hit, he would certainly die!

And at that very moment, figures emerged from the passage behind the Nameless Elder, led by Old Master Lin.

Old Master Lin appeared in an instant, swiftly whisking the Nameless Elder away.

Simultaneously, Nangong Wentian, Zhantai Zhuo, and Diwu Baiyu rushed out, the trio combining forces to strike at the Demon Lord, their terrifying power causing the Demon Lord’s expression to shift slightly.

"How is this possible? How have these old guys suddenly become so strong?

Their power has surpassed the half-step Ninth Layer Ascension Realm, and they’re almost infinitely close to me!"

The Demon Lord thought with astonishment, his gaze filled with shock.

Of course, the Demon Lord, who had been hiding here, didn’t know that all seven passages contained fortuitous opportunities.

The Nameless Elder, Lin Kuang, and Gongsun Zhan had gained numerous secret manuals, cultivation techniques, and cultivation manuals.

Meanwhile, Old Master Lin, Nangong Wentian, Zhantai Zhuo, and Diwu Baiyu had obtained complete inheritances—those capable of swift advancement to the Ninth Layer Ascension Realm!

It was precisely this inherited power that caused their delayed appearance, otherwise, they would have come out much earlier.

Though their appearance was slightly delayed, fortunately, the timing was just right; one step later, and the Nameless Elder might have already perished.

Feeling the terrifying power of Nangong Wentian, Zhantai Zhuo, and Diwu Baiyu, the Demon Lord turned to retreat, unwilling to confront the trio head-on.

After all, during his battle with the Nameless Elder, the Demon Lord had already expended significant energy, and now, faced with the appearance of these three, their formidable strength demanded caution.

Driving the Demon Lord back, the three swiftly approached the Nameless Elder.

"Is the old fellow alright?"

Diwu Baiyu asked, his gaze full of concern.

"Still okay, won’t die just yet."

Seeing the others appear, the Nameless Elder felt joy, especially sensing the surge in their strength.

"As long as you won’t die, that’s good. Leave the rest to us. Though we haven’t taken the final step yet, dealing with the Demon Lord should be manageable."

At this moment, Old Master Lin spoke.

Upon hearing this, the Nameless Elder nodded: "Alright, I’ll leave it to you."

At this time, Gongsun Jue and Tian Wujing also rushed out, their strengths having reached the half-step Ninth Layer Ascension Realm, evidencing they too had gained greatly within their passage.

"Tian Wujing, Gongsun Jue, you go help Lin Kuang and Gongsun Zhan; leave the Demon Lord to us."

Seeing the two appear, Zhantai Zhuo said.

Upon hearing this, they both nodded, without hesitation, charging out to attack the Demon Lord’s two True Qi clones.

Seeing this, the Demon Lord’s heart sank; faced with such a circumstance, seeking to capture these secret manuals and cultivation manuals was completely unfeasible.

Moreover, if he engaged in battle forcefully, he might even suffer harm.

Of course, above all, the Demon Lord was filled with hatred, frustrated by his own cleverness!

He could have been the first to enter; had he ventured into the passages, would he not have shared in the power gained by the others?

If he had obtained that power, perhaps his strength would soar, leaving nearly no opponents in this world!

But he, in his cleverness, missed this opportunity, which was a deeply frustrating thing, nearly driving him to madness.

"You all, mark my words, next time I won’t be lenient. For now, I’ll let you go!"

Addressing all present, the Demon Lord spoke coldly.

In the next moment, he recalled his two True Qi clones into his body.

Immediately thereafter, the Demon Lord departed swiftly, vanishing from view in the blink of an eye.