SWNOVELXO Chapter 34:
Chapter 34: Searching for True Love:
A phoenix cry pierced the air.
A demon from the beast race burned its bloodline, transforming into a fiery phoenix as it spiraled toward Lu Ye in a lethal attack.
With a single slash, Lu Ye’s sword cut through the flaming phoenix, splitting it apart. Trees shattered, and the sword’s aura vanished deep into the forest, its full reach unknown.
The demons that had taken over the Heavenly Spirit Pool, once filled with cruelty and arrogance, were now overtaken by shock, then terror, and finally despair.
The figure clad in dark robes wielded an invincible sword aura with casual ease.
No demon could withstand a single slash.
Severed limbs littered the ground, and the pool’s pristine waters were tinged with a faint crimson hue.
Some demons broke down completely, fleeing in utter panic and wailing as they ran.
Lu Ye didn’t bother pursuing them—it was a waste of time.
During the massacre, he recognized a few familiar figures among the demons: the young Leopard King, an Iron-Eating Beast, and a descendant of the White Tiger bloodline.
In his previous life, these had been fearsome opponents. Now, each fell to a single strike.
Lu Ye entered the Heavenly Spirit Pool and began cultivating.
The rippling pool sent waves of pure spiritual energy into his body, and Lu Ye couldn’t suppress the satisfied smile that spread across his face.
…
Elsewhere, a demon staggered and scrambled to reach the main force of its kind. It wailed in desperation as it recounted its experience.
“King Tianwu, something terrible has happened! A powerful human has appeared at the Heavenly Spirit Pool. He singlehandedly slaughtered all the demons there! Please, avenge our fallen brothers!”
The Tianwu King, a centipede demon who had taken on a humanoid form, listened impassively.
Once demons reached the Infant Stage, they could transform into human shapes, enhancing their cultivation.
Though human bodies were physically weaker than demon or magical ones, they possessed something unique: wisdom.
For millions of years, humanity had evolved to become the most suitable beings for cultivation. Even demons and magical creatures now favored human forms to better comprehend the mysteries of the world.
The Tianwu King was no exception.
Though humanoid, the Tianwu King’s body still bore blade-like limbs along its sides.
“You’re saying a single human killed all the demons at the Heavenly Spirit Pool?”
“Yes! His sword aura was unstoppable! With one slash, he could kill over a dozen demons. It was terrifying!”
“Terrifying, you say…”
As the reporting demon trembled, purple threads began to crawl across its body.
It clutched its throat, its eyes wide with terror as the threads consumed its flesh, leaving it lifeless in mere moments.
“Pursuing Feng Wuxie takes priority over everything else,” the Tianwu King declared coldly.
Though confident in its strength, the Tianwu King couldn’t ignore the innate disadvantage its race had against phoenixes. Even the faintest trace of phoenix lineage struck a deep, primal fear into its soul.
The phoenix had to die.
“Yes!”
The demon forces resumed their pursuit of Feng Wuxie.
…
Meanwhile, at the human gathering spot known as the Enlightenment Wind Cliff, a unique wind blew that heightened clarity and inspired breakthroughs.
Over a hundred cultivators had already gathered here, including top talents like Shangguan Wuchang, Liao Yijian from the Supreme Sword Sect, and Yun Tianxing from the Mountain River Pagoda Sect.
Many had fought against demons and magical creatures, bearing witness to their formidable power. Yet, fear didn’t grip them.
Human strength wasn’t an empty boast.
In one-on-one combat, humans often emerged victorious.
However, the demons and magical creatures had the frustrating habit of attacking in groups, making them particularly troublesome.
Yue Hongling watched the growing assembly of human cultivators.
In her previous life, Lu Ye had united the human forces, but this time, she had taken that responsibility upon herself.
With her efforts, Lu Ye wouldn’t have to shoulder the burden alone.
Now, it was finally time for her to meet him.
She softly hummed a song that her senior brother had once sung—a tune from his homeland.
“If our next meeting won’t bring tears, will it bring smiles? Like the beautiful promises we once carved in haste…”
Yue Hongling loved the melody. Though she had visited his homeland, she had never heard the song there.
Still, its beauty lingered in her heart.
“The stronghold is secure. I’m leaving now,” Yue Hongling announced.
“What? Why?”
“True love,” Yue Hongling replied cheerfully, her ponytail swaying as she turned to leave.
“True love?”
The others were baffled.
Did she mean she was off to pursue the Dao?
“Ah, Yue Hongling views the Dao as her true love. Such dedication to cultivation is truly admirable!”
The crowd collectively sighed in admiration.
“Farewell, everyone! Until we meet again!” Yue Hongling waved as she disappeared into the distance.
By her calculations, Feng Wuxie should be heading to the second layer battlefield. That area was known for its bloody conflicts, teeming with demons and ghosts.
In her previous life, she too had been hunted by demons when she met Feng Wuxie, who was also fleeing from the beast race.
Together, they had fought side by side, devising plans to escape certain death.
This life would follow a similar trajectory.
The only difference now was her strength. Few could challenge her.
Yue Hongling dashed toward the second layer.
Soon, she arrived at the Blood Demon Mountain, a place where ancient battles had left countless demons dead. Their blood had corrupted the land, but amidst the corruption grew a miraculous flower, the Unstained Bloom.
The Unstained Bloom thrived despite the surrounding filth, embodying the wonders of nature.
With her current strength, Yue Hongling could easily eradicate the demons and claim the flower.
But doing so would deviate from the path she had once walked.
Suppressing her power to match her past self, Yue Hongling feigned desperation, fleeing as a horde of demons gave chase.
“Feng Wuxie, I’m coming,” she whispered.