Chapter 8, The Celestial Soldiers Passing By

Xi Er's acupoints were released, and she slightly moved her limbs before slowly standing upright. Her gaze fell upon Chi You's face. She noticed that Chi You's complexion was tinged with a dark aura, and his eyes were as black as night. What was originally a beautiful oval face now exuded a heavy, cold, and murderous atmosphere.

In the endless hell, when I have nothing to do, I observe matters beyond the boundary through this transcendent method, watching you for over one hundred and fifty years. I know everything about your temperament and preferences. Naturally, I understand that you are not someone who resorts to coercion or temptation. Having fallen into the endless hell, you have long since decided to accompany that one in harmony, even if it means becoming a slave to desire, you will not part ways. However, since I have come, I have grasped your Achilles' heel.

Daji stood in a daze for a while, her expression clearly revealing a hint of confusion, yet she said nothing and did not ask anything

Batian was taken aback, and in an instant, he wished he could slap himself twice. Then, he decisively changed his demeanor, pleading tearfully, "Please save me, please save me. I know I shouldn't have slandered him; I have truly been driven mad by the torment here, which is why I often speak nonsense..."

Daji remained silent, merely nodding gently. However, she was a fox demon, having cultivated a mastery of the five elemental spells. The profound teachings of Buddhism and Daoism were beyond her grasp. In the depths of hell, she could not wield any of her five elemental spells; relying solely on her physical combat strength, how long could she possibly endure?

Let me, Kong Xuan, watch coldly as my benefactor faces a hundred thousand heavenly soldiers alone! Kong Xuan was filled with rage, and in his fury, a pair of peacock wings unfurled behind him, their colorful and beautiful feathers radiating a five-colored brilliance amidst the books and illustrations. His magical power naturally overflowed, creating an imposing aura that even made Daji involuntarily take a step back.

Kong Xuan grasped the magic-sealing chain that pierced through Daji's body and forcefully pulled it out

"Since solitary pity and tears are of no use, why not rise up and fight?" Without looking back, Yi Yun walked ahead, leaving behind this sentence, which enlightened the confused Kong Xuan as if he had received a sudden revelation. For many years, he had mourned the suffering in hell, often shedding silent tears, yet felt powerless to take action. He had never spoken of the reason for his tears, and he never expected Yi Yun to have guessed it.

Before Xi Er could speak, Chi You had already interrupted with a cold snort. Suddenly, he waved his arm, and from a swirling mass of black light beside him, some hazy radiance slowly emerged. Initially, the light was chaotic and indistinct, but gradually, it became clearer and clearer.

Daji saw Chiyou, so she retracted her fox tail and made some space.

He is deeply affectionate and loyal? Hahaha... The Overlord laughed heartily, for he had long known that Yi Yun would not save him. At this moment, he indeed felt transparent, which made him both envious of Yi Yun for escaping and sorrowful for himself, who could only endure the pain in solitude, unable to suppress his silence any longer. "Hmph! You taught him the art of refining weapons; why did he not save you?"

Kong Xuan struggled intensely within, unable to speak. He recognized the reason in Daji's words, yet found it difficult to watch his benefactor bear the danger alone

Chiyou—what brings you here? That day, Jiang did not dare to act, feeling a sense of unease.

In a soft, murmuring tone, two lines of crystal-clear tears slowly flowed from Daji's eyes.

In the flickering white light, a vast array of heavenly soldiers clad in golden armor and wielding golden swords appeared, densely covering the sky, creating an overwhelming presence that seemed to blot out the heavens

"The heavenly soldiers will divert my attention; you all take her out from the other side." Saying this, Yi Yun gripped his sword and walked away slowly.

Hehehe... I, do not...

Thus, this magical barrier had long established a potential understanding. As long as Chiyou came to take people, the heavenly soldiers and generals would pay no heed, and many heavenly soldiers and generals were fundamentally unwilling to engage in battle against the evil forces led by Chiyou. At that time, it was uncertain how many would still be alive, and Chiyou had never sought to provoke them.

Three beams of black light shot towards Xi'er’s body, and the blocked acupoints were instantly released

In the peacock eyes on the forehead of Kong Xuan, a sudden burst of multicolored divine light shot forth—this brilliance struck the magic-binding chains on Daji, causing the chains to immediately fall away, as if a snake had died, powerless to resist, and slid to the ground

As he hesitated and found it difficult to decide, a series of flickering white lights suddenly illuminated the sky above the Demon Locking Field

In the darkness, a woman clad in a black robe appeared, her hands clasped behind her back, her gaze icy, completely disregarding the celestial soldiers and generals around her

"You cannot go!" Daji urgently stopped him, blocking Kong Xuan's path. Before Kong Xuan could speak, she continued, "The only ones who can unlock the magic chains are you and him. In comparison, you are more likely to succeed. He is attracting the heavenly soldiers to allow us to escape safely, and later he will find a way to free himself. If you go now, it will only result in both of us being captured. How will we manage to rescue each other then?"

"Kong Xuan and Daji are unwilling to be used by me; I will not pay attention to the two of them. I have come for her!" Chi You casually waved his hand, pointing to the swaying fox tail behind Daji.

A group of celestial soldiers and generals was about to take action when suddenly a mass of black light flickered before them

"Presumptuous! No one shall escape the magic confinement! Come on—take them down!" With a furious shout, he brandished his golden sword and commanded an assault.

Kong Xuan and Daji were both staring intently at the scene before them, sharing the same sentiment, unable to believe that there could be any reason for Yiyun and Xier to be separated

Kong Xuan surveyed his surroundings, finding no opportunity for escape; all he saw were heavenly soldiers and generals. It was indeed difficult to break through. "If you want me, Kong Xuan, to surrender without a fight, that is also acceptable, as long as you allow me to leave with the two people behind me. I, Kong Xuan, will then submit to your disposal"

The scenes in the darkness are becoming increasingly clear

Boldly, Kong Xuan and Daji, unrepentant, dare to collude with the Demon King and break free! If we had not happened to pass by and discovered this, would you have truly escaped? At this moment, why do you not surrender? Do you still want us to take action?" A heavenly general shouted angrily, gripping his weapon tightly, hoping that Kong Xuan would indeed surrender. The power of the five-colored divine light is well known among all the gods and Buddhas in the heavens. How could he not be afraid! Gripping his weapon tightly, he hoped that Kong Xuan would indeed surrender. The power of the five-colored divine light is well known among all the gods and Buddhas in the heavens. How could he not be afraid!

The celestial soldiers! Daji suddenly took a half step back, her large fox tail unfurling to completely shield Xi'er. Xi'er's acupoints were restrained, rendering her unable to speak. With all her might, she barely managed to raise her hand and grasp Daji's fox tail, but unfortunately, she could not muster the strength to pull Daji back.

On that day, they fell silent, surprisingly without any obstruction. In fact, the heavenly soldiers guarding the hell have been stationed for many years, and no one can return to the celestial realm. Their loyalty to the celestial realm has been nearly worn away by the long passage of time. If it were not for the guardians of hell overseeing them, they would even be too lazy to watch over the magic confinement.

As she watched his purple figure disappear into the distance, Daji fixed her gaze on Xier for a long while, ultimately letting out a soft sigh. "There is no deeper affection or loyalty than this..."

"You take her away, I will go help him." After Kong Xuan cast a spell to heal the wound inflicted on Daji by the magic chain, he stood up and was about to leave

"Just in time!" Kong Xuan shouted loudly, his expression fearless, yet he spoke to Daji in a tone filled with self-reproach. "I should have known better than to save you; now I have brought you trouble. If there is a chance, take her away first, and do not concern yourself with me! As a benefactor, Kong Xuan cannot let you down."

However, she still refused to step aside. Knowing Kong Xuan's proud personality, she calmed her agitated emotions and softened her voice. "It is not to ask you to stand by coldly, but to ask you to remain calm. You have just escaped from trouble, and your magical power has not yet recovered to even twenty percent. What use is it to act impulsively? He has spent thirty-three years seeking to escape, not yearning for a tragic defeat. You may indulge in a moment of pleasure without regrets, but he would say that he has entrusted himself to the wrong person"

Daji felt despair in her heart, knowing that at this moment, there was no way for Kong Xuan to break through the encirclement. The five-colored divine light was unmatched in power, yet it was extremely taxing on magical energy and vitality, and the number of enemies was not small. What did Kong Xuan have to fear from a strong enemy? However, he could not cope with such a large number, especially since his magical power had barely recovered to less than twenty percent, leaving no room for luck.

Kong Xuan looked at his back and suddenly spoke: "I have nowhere to go; you should not have saved me"

Chiyou originally intended to wait until Xi'er was in despair on the Demon Locking Rack before coming, but unexpectedly, there was indeed someone in the Three Realms who could struggle for thirty-three years on the Demon Locking Rack without losing heart or giving up, and in the end, actually severed the Demon Locking Chains! The change in circumstances compelled her to come immediately.

Kong Xuan's gaze slowly fell upon Ba Tian's face, and with an expressionless demeanor, he calmly stated: "Because, as long as I am not bound by the chains of magic, I will be the third person in hell capable of breaking the chains of magic"

Aside from Chiyou, the heavenly soldiers and generals still dare not neglect their duties. If demons unrelated to Chiyou escape, the Heavenly Court will surely impose punishment. At that time, those who are bound and locked on the demon rack will be them

Chiyou is formidable and can command many evil spirits in the underworld. Therefore, for several years, although the guardian deities were aware of Chiyou recruiting followers in the demon-sealing arena, they were helpless because they could not leave the barrier even a step, and the Heavenly Net had no way to deal with Chiyou. As a result, the heavenly soldiers and generals claimed they were powerless to oversee the situation, and the guardian deities could not impose punishment. Chiyou mastered the miraculous art of void evasion in hell, coming and going freely, leaving no trace behind. The Heavenly Court could no longer send anyone, and as long as Chiyou did not have intentions against the barrier, the Heavenly Court had no desire to engage in warfare again. Chiyou mastered the miraculous art of void evasion in hell, coming and going freely, leaving no trace behind. The Heavenly Court could no longer send anyone, and as long as Chiyou did not have intentions against the barrier, the Heavenly Court had no desire to engage in warfare again. It was simply a matter of indifference, as there was truly nothing that could be done.