Ancient trees towered into the sky.
Hundreds of silhouettes hid inside the forest. There were men, women, young, and old. Without exception, their robes were dyed with blood and their faces were pale.
A grey-haired elder in particular was weak and on the verge of death.
"Only 100 people survived …" Ling Xian softly sighed.
An ancient city that has been around for tens of thousands of years should have at least a million people. Yet only 100 people survived. This was far too tragic.
"Yes, these are the only people left."
Han Li sighed and walked to the most heavily injured grey-haired elder. She asked with concern, "Grandpa, are you okay?"
"Ehem, ehem, I won't die."
The grey-haired elder coughed violently. Drops of blood dripped down.
"It's true that you won't die now. But before long, your soul will be destroyed."
Ling Xian frowned. He could tell that there was a dominating force inside the grey-haired elder that was destroying his body.
If he doesn't get rid of it, the elder will turn into dust within a day.
"You are?" The grey-haired elder looked at Ling Xian.
"Who I am is not important. What is important is that I can save you."
Ling Xian smiled. This dominating force originated from a cosmic technique. In other words, the cosmic technique can get rid of it.
"Save me?" The elder and Han Li were excited.
However, they were a little doubtful.
They had tried too many methods but could not get rid of the dominating force. Naturally, they found it hard to believe.
"If you trust me, then open your mind. Do not resist. Do not resist."
"Or else, not only will you die, but I will be heavily injured."
Ling Xian wiped off his smile. When he helped Mei Yan get rid of the strange force, she was unconscious. Therefore, he didn't need to remind her.
The elder, however, was conscious. If he didn't warn her, not only would he fail, Ling Xian's life would be in danger.
"Honestly, I don't really believe you."
"First of all, you are unfamiliar. Second of all, I have tried many methods but have not been able to get rid of it."
"However, I am about to die. I will try everything I can."
The elder coughed violently. Blood dripped down, half red and half black.
"Grandpa …"
Han Li's expression changed. She shifted her gaze towards Ling Xian, "You really can get rid of that dominating force?"
"No matter how long-winded you are, even a True Immortal of the Great All-Embracing Heaven won't be able to save the situation."
Ling Xian glared at Han Li. Activating the Primitive Technique, the nine ancient symbols emerged.
Golden light flickered about, dao traces filling the sky. The divine force poured into the white-haired elder's body, intertwining with that power.
"This is … the power of a Heavenly Art!"
The old man was shaken, but also overjoyed.
He knew that the power in his body originated from a Heaven Technique, and he also knew that only a Heaven Technique could expel it.
Therefore, after confirming that the nine ancient symbols were the cosmic technique, the elder naturally fell into ecstasy.
"Shut up."
Ling Xian frowned, startling the elder. He shut his mouth and didn't dare to say another word.
Han Li didn't dare to speak, afraid that he would disturb Ling Xian.
"What a tyrannical Heaven Skill."
Sensing the powerfulness of the power, Ling Xian squinted his eyes. He knew that this technique was extraordinary and the person who used it was also extremely powerful.
Fortunately, this was only a portion of the energy, so it wasn't difficult to expel it. If it was all of it, he wouldn't be able to expel it.
Therefore, Ling Xian used all his strength to manipulate the Primitive Technique. Golden light shone and suppressed the energy.
After half an hour, the energy completely disappeared, making the elder ecstatic.
Though he was still weak, without this energy, he would slowly recover and return to his prime.
This was considered a narrow escape from death. Naturally, he was ecstatic.
Han Li felt the same.
She bowed deeply towards Ling Xian and said from the bottom of her heart, "Thank you."
"You are too kind. I saved him for the bigger picture."
Ling Xian brandished his hand. The elder was of the advanced stage of the extraordinary realm. Against a situation where the enemy was strong and he was weak, this person was very important.
"Dare I ask, do you have a cosmic technique?" Han Li hesitated.
"That's right. The energy inside your second uncle's body originated from a cosmic technique. Only a cosmic technique can expel it." Ling Xian grinned.
"It really is a cosmic technique."
Han Li was full of admiration. The elder was the same.
A cosmic technique was an invaluable treasure that was rare in the world. Even the Han Clan, which had been around for tens of thousands of years, didn't have one.
"Though you have gotten rid of the energy, your injuries are still very serious."
Ling Xian thought about it and said, "Oh well, I will help you to the end. I will help you one more time."
Then, he mentally summoned and a golden Dan appeared. Its aroma filled the air and refreshed everyone's heart.
Then, the Dan split into two. One half entered the elder's body and the other half turned into essences that sprinkled onto everyone.
Instantly, everyone's face reddened and their breathing was no longer as weak as before.
The elder, in particular, was glowing and full of life.
From this, it became obvious how good this Dan was at healing. It was definitely a priceless Dan.
"I cannot thank you with words. If you have any orders, please ask. I will do them without hesitation."
The elder bowed deeply towards Ling Xian, expressing his heartfelt gratitude.
Everyone else stood up and bowed as well to show their appreciation.
With Ling Xian's healing Dan, their injuries were getting better. Before long, they will be as good as new.
"There is no need to be so polite. Your injuries are mostly healed. The rest will depend on time."
Ling Xian brandished his hand. He saved this person for the bigger picture, not for repayment.
Then, he erased his smile, "What are your plans?"
"Plans?"
The elder shook his head with a bitter smile, "What plans can I have? We all want to kill the sky demon. But the gap between us is far too big. There is no chance at all. "
Hearing this, Ling Xian silenced.
The gap between them was far too big. It was not an exaggeration to describe it as the difference between cloud and mud. Even with him, there was no hope.
"The sky demon has locked down this mountain range. Other than hiding inside the array, we can only fight until the end."
Han Li sighed and said, "It's impossible to leave safely."
"We are not leaving! Even if I die, I will drag an sky demon down with me! "
"That's right. We will avenge those who died!"
"Instead of living, why don't we fight and kill to our heart's content!"
Everyone chimed in, no longer willing to live.
"Everyone, I understand how you feel. But the gap between us is far too big. If we fight, we will die for nothing."
Ling Xian spoke in a low voice and shifted his gaze towards Han Li, "I have decided to use guerilla tactics to exhaust the sky demon's energy. What do you think?"
"Guerilla tactics?" Han Li frowned.
"I will set up a trap. You will attract the sky demon. Remember, do not attract any sky demon above the intermediate stage of the eighth level," Ling Xian said in a low voice.
"Okay, I will be responsible for attracting the sky demon. Grandpa, you will be responsible for killing them."
Han Li nodded, thinking that Ling Xian meant for the elder to attack.
Because to her, Ling Xian was not strong.
"He is responsible … That's good."
Ling Xian grinned, "Let's heal up first. After that, we will make our move."
Then, he leaped onto the top of the tree and closed his eyes to rest.
"If only that mysterious powerhouse was willing to help …"
Han Li mumbled. She didn't say anything else and simply waited.
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