Chapter 331 - 222: Torrent of Sword Qi

Chapter 331: Chapter 222: Torrent of Sword Qi

Yu Fei heard Feng Bo’s shout through the mental network but chose not to join them.

He hefted Name-Slayer, his gaze blazing as he stared at the Tier-6 Spider Demon Corps rushing toward him.

’It’s too late...’

If he moved aside now, this Spider Demon Corps would likely reach the second line of defense in an instant, where a large number of Inner Qi Martial Artists were gathered.

A single glance revealed a force of three to four hundred Tier-5 and Tier-6 Blade Demons gathered before the Spider Demon Corps. There were also a considerable number of hidden Shadow Demons—at least thirty or forty of them, and their tiers were likely high.

Tier-6 Spider Demon Corps were relatively rare; only about thirty or so would appear over the course of a typical day. To eliminate one safely, it usually required the combined efforts of about three battle groups.

When one appeared, the battle group at the front would immediately engage it to halt its advance. This was the most dangerous phase.

Nearby battle groups would quickly press their advantage, eliminating the enemies before them. They would then consolidate their strength, first culling the Blade Demons and Shadow Demons of the Spider Demon Corps. Finally, they would combine the force of their Gang Qi to annihilate the Spider Demon. This was the standard operating procedure.

At this moment, the defenses in Yu Fei’s sector were thin. The surrounding battle groups needed time to provide support, but time was precisely what they lacked. ℴ

If they couldn’t halt the advance of this Spider Demon Corps, the Martial Artists in this sector were in danger of being routed.

Yu Fei took a deep breath, sensing the sixty percent of his Inner Qi that remained, his eyes locked on the approaching Spider Demon Corps.

’I can’t retreat. I’m the reason the defenses here are so thin. It felt good snatching all those kills, but there’s no way I’m just going to hide in the back now that the boss has appeared and let innocent people pay the price for my actions.’

Feng Bo watched the black-armored young man anxiously. He was just standing there, motionless. ’Has he been scared witless?’

He immediately intensified his Inner Qi output. The long saber in his hand unleashed a giant beast of flame, carving a hundred-meter path.

’I have to save this kid!’

As he ran, Feng Bo witnessed a sight he couldn’t comprehend. The young man was dragging his greatsword as he charged headlong toward the Tier-6 Spider Demon Corps. He was so fast that Feng Bo had no hope of stopping him.

"Fuck! He’s got a death wish..."

’Forget it. It’s his funeral!’ Feng Bo was no longer in a hurry. Instead, he continued clearing his path methodically. He was powerless to help now. If he exhausted himself too quickly, he’d probably be killed in an instant even if he did manage to get over there.

’Hopefully, they’ll leave an intact corpse.’

He was a veteran who had fought in the Abyss for many years and had a wealth of experience. It was common knowledge that the Seven Great Prodigies were exceptionally powerful. Fighting opponents above their own realm was standard for them, but that only applied to single combat.

While challenging a Spider Demon Corps alone was something that happened often, it was usually a battle between equals in the same tier. No small number of the top experts among the Seven Great Prodigies had accomplished such a feat.

It was exceptionally rare for someone to fight above their realm and defeat a Spider Demon Corps. In all his years, he’d only seen it a handful of times. The black-armored young man before him, for instance, was one such rarity.

Being able to kill several Tier-5 Spider Demon Corps in a row while only at the Inner Qi Realm was something he hadn’t even heard of in over a decade. That was already absurdly powerful. But for an Inner Qi Realm cultivator to take on a Tier-6 Spider Demon Corps?

’Heh.’ Feng Bo offered a silent prayer. ’Good luck to him, I guess. I hope he makes it.’

Within the endless green tide, Yu Fei charged against the current. He wasn’t moving particularly fast, but his eyes were focused to an absolute extreme.

For the first time, the 15x neural reaction speed of [Fleeting Moment] was fully unleashed. In his mind, he continuously calculated the trajectory of every Blade Demon and the position of every stealthed gem.

The Spider Demon Corps’ combined-arms assault waves were difficult for a single Martial Artist to counter, and the reason lay with the cannon-fodder-like Blade Demons.

Blade Demons possessed only strength and speed, fighting with two flexible, natural bone blades on their arms. Their attack patterns were simple and their defenses were fragile; given an opening, an Inner Qi Martial Artist could kill one with a single sword thrust.

But the most terrifying aspect of the Blade Demons was their kamikaze-style attacks. They completely disregarded defense. When dozens, or even hundreds, of them charged a single person in relentless waves, any Martial Artist not fast enough would be instantly chopped to bits.

Standing your ground to defend or relying on powerful techniques to eliminate them wasn’t a good option either, because a Spider Demon was inevitably watching from the rear, like a tiger stalking its prey.

Once a Martial Artist was tied down, the Spider Demon would attack without any regard for the lives of its own Blade Demons, bringing its giant weapon crashing down in an instant. To make matters worse, the lurking Shadow Demons would sneak around for a rear attack. That was the true difficulty.

Therefore, if Yu Fei wanted to stop this Tier-6 corps, he had to find a way to quickly clear out all the cannon fodder and create a one-on-one situation with the Spider Demon. Only then would he stand a chance.

Otherwise, even he couldn’t withstand an assault from so many demons at once.

The All Things Return to Origin Scripture circulated at full power. His Qi Sea churned and surged, his Sword Intent erupted, and the Immeasurable Sword Seal on Yu Fei’s forehead blazed with a brilliant light!

Five hundred meters! Yu Fei’s figure came to a sudden halt. He stomped down hard, and a streak of fire shot out from under his foot.

[Burning Void Stepping]

In an instant, he appeared directly above the Spider Demon Corps. The lead Spider Demon stared blankly for a second, caught off guard by Yu Fei’s sudden appearance. A moment later, a silent command spread rapidly through the corps. Every Blade Demon and Shadow Demon looked up at Yu Fei, their bone blades raised, eager to hack the enemy before them to pieces.

[Immeasurable Sword Qi]—unleashed!

Countless brilliant streams of Sword Qi erupted forth. They seemed chaotic, yet each followed a distinct trajectory. The Sword Qi surged like dragons, engulfing the entire Spider Demon Corps in the blink of an eye.

"What is that?"

Feng Bo’s hands froze. He was witnessing the most unforgettable sight of his life. The bright, sharp streams of Sword Qi moved like schools of fish, combining into a storm of blades. Each stream of Sword Qi seemed to have a mind of its own, swarming toward its designated target.