This was a gap not so easily crossed.

SWISH—!

Fang Xing’s body moved like a flash of lightning as he closed in again.

HUMMM!!!

Intense heat filled the air as the Red Fire Divine Palm erupted.

Sensing the immense danger, the Blood Demon Sect Martial Artist’s expression changed. He immediately met the attack with a move of his own.

BOOM—!!

The head-on collision sent a powerful shockwave rippling outward.

PFFFT—!!!

He was thrown back. This time, the immense power invaded his body, rattling his internal organs, and the Blood Demon Sect Martial Artist spat out a mouthful of blood.

"Damn it, what kind of True Qi is this!"

Before he could even catch his breath, his expression changed abruptly.

A strand of Flame True Qi had entered his body, and a searing pain instantly shot through him.

He tried to suppress it with his own True Qi, but his was instantly melted away by the Flame True Qi.

’It worked.’

Seeing this, a glint flashed in Fang Xing’s eyes. He took a single step forward and unleashed the Red Flame Divine Palm once more.

BOOM—!!!

The palm strike landed with a deafening explosion, sending dust flying everywhere.

The Blood Demon Sect Martial Artist was sent flying again, his aura weakening.

HUMMM!!!

In that instant, Lin Ze charged forward. He unleashed his Great Sun Ultimate Skill, his True Qi condensing into a Great Sun Golden Seal that he blasted toward the enemy.

Already suffering from severe internal injuries, this blow instantly drained nine-tenths of his life.

SHLICK—!

The chilling glint of a blade flashed. As fast as lightning, the Demon Suppression Treasure Saber pierced through his heart.

His life force dissipated completely!

As Fang Xing pulled out the Demon Suppression Treasure Saber, a streak of scarlet light flowed into his body.

’Five thousand points...’

Looking at the increase in his Enhancement Points, Fang Xing forcefully suppressed his elation.

For killing a True Qi Third Layer opponent, he had received a full five thousand Enhancement Points.

’Nice!’

In total, he had reaped fifteen thousand Enhancement Points from the Blood Demon Sect members.

That was comparable to the haul he had gotten from battling the grand army back in Qingshan County.

’Where in the world did this guy come from...’

Lin Ze looked at Fang Xing, his expression grave.

Even he was extremely wary of Fang Xing’s strength.

To kill a True Qi Third Level Martial Artist with only a True Qi First Layer Cultivation...

’Even though I heavily wounded him first, that’s still nothing to be sneezed at.’

’Especially that strange Flame Divine Skill of his.’

’Even I would have to be extremely cautious when facing it.’

"My thanks, Lord Fang." Lin Ze quickly snapped out of his thoughts. He looked at Fang Xing and cupped his fist in a salute.

"It was nothing. Vile heretics deserve to be killed," Fang Xing said with a faint smile.

Lin Ze’s heart couldn’t help but skip a beat.

’Why do I feel like there’s a hidden meaning in his words...’

’From the Court’s perspective, the Martial Dao Upper Sects are probably also considered "heretics"!’

With the battle over, several pairs of eyes turned to Fang Xing, a strong sense of apprehension rising in their hearts.

He had single-handedly broken the Blood Demon Array and swiftly killed several Blood Demon Sect Martial Artists. What was even more terrifying was that his face showed no signs of excessive exertion.

His level of True Qi reserves made even Lin Ze’s heart pound with dread.

’I’m afraid I’m no longer his match...’

Shen Ye sighed inwardly as he looked at Fang Xing.

After this battle, he was completely certain that Fang Xing’s strength had now truly surpassed his own.

Back then, Fang Xing’s Bright Force Cultivation wasn’t even worth a second glance, but now, he was already a step ahead.

The gap between them wasn’t small.

At the very least, he wasn’t confident he could slay a True Qi Realm Martial Artist with the same overwhelming ease as Fang Xing.

"This must have been a conspiracy between the Blood Demon Sect and that Profound Flood Dragon. I’m afraid this was all intentional," Lin Ze said.

Even without Lin Ze saying it, everyone understood.

If it hadn’t been for Fang Xing’s special Flame Divine Skill, the Blood Demon Array alone would have likely been enough to trap and kill them all.

"Hm?"

Fang Xing suddenly looked into the distance. Immediately after, Lin Ze and the others also sensed something.

"Something’s coming!"

They exchanged a look, and a fierce killing intent flared in their eyes.

The next second, the group vanished, speeding toward the source of the commotion.

BOOM—!!

A loud crash echoed from the woods, and a bedraggled figure stumbled into view.

His clothes were in tatters, and his aura was faint.

"Help!"

Seeing Fang Xing and the others, the disheveled young Exorcist immediately cried out for help and picked up his pace, sprinting toward them.

"What happened?" Fang Xing asked, looking at the young Exorcist.

"That Profound Flood Dragon is chasing me! The is... the island has been sealed off by other Demons and Monsters."

The young Exorcist stammered as he reached them.

At his words, everyone’s gaze hardened.

"Besides the Profound Flood Dragon, how many other Demons and Monsters are there?" Lin Ze asked.

"About a dozen or so. They’re blocking the exit where we first came ashore," the young Exorcist said.

"ROAR—!"

Just then, a roar echoed from the distance.

Hearing the monster’s roar,

An even deeper chill glinted in the group’s eyes.

"Lord Fang, the Profound Flood Dragon is incredibly powerful. I’m afraid we’ll have to work together to deal with it," Lin Ze said, looking over at Fang Xing.

Fang Xing considered this for a moment. "How about this: you engage the Profound Flood Dragon first. Keep the monster occupied and don’t let it escape into Dongting Lake."

"I’ll deal with the other Demons and Monsters to prevent them from escaping. Then I’ll join you."

Lin Ze looked at him, slightly surprised, but nodded nonetheless. "Alright."

Lin Ze then turned to Shen Ye and Baili Yanran.

"What do you two think?"

The two of them nodded.

No one else had any objections.

They had no doubt that Fang Xing had the strength to deal with the other Demons and Monsters by himself.

Besides the Profound Flood Dragon, which was a Great Demon, the other Spirit Monsters and lesser demons would surely be no problem for someone with Fang Xing’s power.

Having reached an agreement, the group sprang into action.

Fang Xing headed directly toward the landing point of the island.

He pushed his Wind God Step to its absolute limit.

He weaved through the trees, his figure almost impossible to see.

In just a few moments, Fang Xing reached the spot where they had first set foot on the island.