Published: August 27, 2025
Chapter 323: Slaying the Demon
Activating a true talisman treasure is much more difficult than an ordinary talisman treasure, which is why Liu Jing had other disciples act as his protectors. He certainly didn’t want to end up like that junior female disciple who died a miserable death. Therefore, only after releasing a yellow circular magical artifact that circled around himself did he truly feel at ease to sit cross-legged and start channeling magical power into the Firebird True Talisman Treasure.
The fiery red talisman on Liu Jing’s palm gradually glowed brighter, and the firebird depicted on it fluttered more lively and joyfully, as if it was about to leap out of the talisman at any moment. It seemed that the moment the bird took shape and flew out was the moment the talisman treasure was successfully activated.
Although Han Li was tangled with the ice demon on the ground, he understood that his fellow disciples were using other methods elsewhere, and he immediately relaxed. What he feared most was these fellows getting cold feet and running off, leaving him unable to obtain that item from the black death cult leader alone.
Now that he didn’t have to worry about them, Han Li’s mind naturally focused entirely on his current opponent. Using his mid foundation establishment cultivation base, he performed the luo smoke step, but it was still quite a burden on his body. He couldn’t drag out this rapid combat any longer and had to risk a full-power strike.
Thinking this through, he brandished his Silver Sword with one hand, his figure flickering rapidly to pressure the ice demon until it was gasping for breath. Meanwhile, his other hand silently used a finger to hook something from his storage pouch and tightly wound it around his ring finger.
After finishing this, a murderous gleam flashed in his eyes. He clasped his hands together, adopting a wide, powerful two-sword stance. Suddenly, with extreme ferocity, both he and his swords swung in a deadly slash, the speed of which far outpaced all previous attacks. The ice demon felt a chill in its heart and hurriedly retreated backward, raising its crystalline ice claws crossed to parry.
With a clear "clang," the ice demon sneered coldly, using this momentum to fly backward even faster. It seemed it was about to put distance between itself and Han Li, but Han Li’s face twisted into a mocking sneer.
Just as the ice demon sensed something was wrong, Han Li released one of his sword-holding hands and sharply pulled back.
Unexpectedly, the ice demon’s backward flight suddenly halted for no apparent reason. Then, unable to control itself, it shot fiercely back toward Han Li. At that moment, Han Li gripped his sword with both hands again, adopting a decisive slashing posture, expression cold and unreadable.
The ice demon was shocked and panicked, struggling desperately, but it was too late. In the blink of an eye, it was right in front of Han Li. Han Li’s Silver Sword trembled slightly, and countless dense silver blades flashed in an instant. The two passed each other in a blur, then both figures appeared clearly under the moonlight. Han Li stood firm holding his sword, while the ice demon crashed heavily to the ground.
This scene was clearly witnessed by Song Meng and others watching from above, causing them to tense up considerably.
The ice demon staggered to its feet, looking at Han Li’s back with a ferocious grin. Just as it was about to say something, its expression suddenly froze.
A series of crisp cracking sounds echoed. The ice demon’s transparent, icy body appeared covered with countless fine cracks. In an instant, the cracks lengthened and expanded, and the ice demon shattered into a pile of sparkling ice shards on the ground.
Among the glittering fragments, a complete sharp claw protruded halfway out. Its tip remained chillingly sharp. Only this item could withstand Han Li’s rapid slicing without any damage.
Han Li coldly glanced at the shattered ice demon’s remains, then raised his head to look at the three blood-colored glowing cocoons, frowning deeply.