Chapter 667: Chapter 236: Standard-Issue Magical Artifacts

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The sun slowly sank in the west.

Gentle light spread over the land, wrapping everything in a soft veil.

The sky gradually transformed into a brilliant canvas.

The earth gradually quieted down, and everything became tranquil and peaceful.

The trees swayed gently, making faint sounds as if whispering to the earth. A gentle breeze blew past, carrying the summer fragrance of flowers and the scent of the fields, making one feel refreshed and happy.

If it weren’t for the tense and anxious appearance of the city guards on the defensive line, one wouldn’t be able to tell that something major was about to happen here.

The emergence of the Demon God Barrier enveloped demons, demon puppets, and the power of yin fiends.

Inside the barrier, chaos reigned, monsters rampaged, and battles erupted everywhere.

Meanwhile, the mountains and forests outside the barrier gradually returned to their usual calm.

"Have you heard anything about our junior brother?"

Guo Wenzi, with a pale face, walked over and asked.

Beside her was Chen Ding, who also had a pale face, his left arm hanging loosely, swaying in the air.

"No."

"I barely made it out of there myself. If the junior brother got caught up in it, I’m afraid the odds are not in his favor," Chen Ding shook his head and said.

Losing an arm wasn’t much of an issue for him.

It was just an arm, after all. As long as he paid some price, getting an elixir from the Observatory for limb regeneration wasn’t a difficult thing.

However, the newly regrown arm, whether in strength, defense, or the resilience of the meridians, couldn’t compare to the original body.

It would take a long time to retrain it back.

"How’s Gu Ye? Has she recovered?" Chen Ding asked.

"She hasn’t woken up yet."

"Being bewitched by the Demon Nibird isn’t something one easily wakes up from."

Guo Wenzi sighed softly.

She and Gu Ye were forcibly taken to be laborers and almost didn’t make it out of there.

With their strength at the Huajin Level, being sent into the Demon God Barrier for tasks, even just aiding in setting up a large formation on the outskirts, caused heavy damage.

For both she and Gu Ye to come out unharmed was already considered fortunate.

"The world is in chaos, alas..."

"I hope Great Wei can withstand this storm."

Chen Ding muttered as he looked at the rolling black mist on the distant horizon.

The sharpness in him was long gone, his Essence, Qi, and Spirit greatly impacted, showing signs of the Grandmaster’s will slipping away.

"Senior brother, I heard from Master that you want to join the Demon Suppression Army?"

Guo Wenzi looked at Chen Ding and asked softly.

The Demon Suppression Army, the most powerful army of Great Wei, is the main force guarding the Demonic Abyss.

"Yes."

"Martial Artists are too weak..."

Chen Ding shook his head, then asked Guo Wenzi, "Have you signed up too?"

"Yes."

Guo Wenzi nodded gently.

The two of them stopped talking, gazing at the dark sky in the distance, lost in their thoughts.

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Screech!

Within the Demon God Barrier, a massive demon sped across the sky.

As time passed, the number of demons inside the barrier increased, and the ones appearing grew stronger.

The dense power of yin fiends permeated the air, exuding a pungent stench, suffocating everyone.

Thick black liquid seeped into the ground, causing the surface to crack open, rocks to shatter, forming countless ominous gaps, emitting a terrifying presence.

Powerful and evil creatures swirled in the air.

Terrifying monsters with ferocious faces let out soul-stirring roars, echoing in every corner of the darkness, sending chills down one’s spine.

Woo~

Woo woo~~

The black wind howled, swaying Lin Zheyu’s garments.

Hearing the woman’s reply, a hint of surprise appeared on his face.

The person before him wasn’t a cultivator from the Observatory; could she be from a cult or another hidden force?

"Oh?"

"May I know which faction you’re from?"

Lin Zheyu asked. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

A feeling of excitement stirred within him.

The other party was injured and not as powerful as he was.

If she wasn’t a cultivator from the Observatory but someone from those cult forces, he wouldn’t mind capturing her directly.

Lin Zheyu had no goodwill towards these people.

"What’s it to you?"

"Might you be a lackey of the Nine Nether Sect or the Painful Holy Sect?"

The woman’s brows furrowed, and as she looked at Lin Zheyu, a trace of killing intent emanated from her.

The longsword in her hands trembled slightly, ready to unleash a fierce attack.

"I’m just trying to determine if you’re a friend or foe."

"The enemy of my enemy is my friend. Since you also have a grudge against those cult lackeys, then we are friends."

Lin Zheyu chuckled lightly, trying to ease the tension between them.

Judging by her demeanor and bearing, she didn’t seem like an evildoer.

Her words suggested enmity with the cults, making her a suitable ally.

"I am Xiao Yu, may I know how to address Miss?" Lin Zheyu asked with a smile.

"Lei Yunshu."

The woman replied flatly.

Lei Yunshu gripped the longsword tightly in her right hand, showing not the slightest sign of relaxing.

The spiritual power within her circulated rapidly, healing her injuries.

"So it is Miss Lei."

"I’ve long heard of the Lei Family’s reputation, and intended to find an opportunity to visit. Didn’t expect to meet Miss Lei here." Lin Zheyu cupped his hands and said.

Upon hearing the woman’s surname Lei, information about the Lei Family came to Lin Zheyu’s mind.

He had heard about the Lei Family from Jiwei City.

The Ja Family, being one of the three major families in the Wuling City Guard, had knowledge of many secrets. As Jiwei City revealed, many of their ancestors were still alive.

After advancing to Martial Arts Innate, they transitioned from the Martial Dao to cultivate the Immortal Dao.

Additionally, Lin Zheyu heard that the Ja Family had produced many powerful cultivators, which was one of the reasons they were among the top three in the city guard.

"You’re too kind, Fellow Daoist."

"Mr. Xiao, are you from the Southern Cloud Domain?"