This Sword Cultivator is Somewhat Dependable-Chapter 1560 - 35: The Source of Calamity

Qian Venerable turned his head to look behind him, seeing each of his underling demonic cultivators showing an expression of fanaticism.

Compared to the Abyss, this place appeared excessively prosperous, to the point of making the demonic cultivators immensely envious.

Qian Venerable was not inclined to suppress the slaughtering desires of his subordinates.

Leading them into battle, after all, he had to give them some benefits, didn't he?

Moreover, it was a situation of overwhelming victory; there was no need for too much thoroughness or rigor.

"Go plunder!"

Qian Venerable said calmly.

This sentence was like opening up a new world, or a gate being swung wide.

Those demonic cultivators, already stirred by the abundant riches of Lingye Island, could no longer hold themselves back and rushed out one after another.

They charged towards the mist-covered medicinal mountains all around, towards the plains and pastures filled with countless rare spiritual beasts and the flourishing cities.

They intended to massacre wantonly, venting the violence within their hearts, while plundering everywhere to accumulate wealth.

Lingye Island, which had been peaceful for unknown millennia, instantly plunged into unprecedented chaos.

The expanse of Lingye Island was vast, towering mountains stretched endlessly, dense forests and innumerable spiritual medicines now thrown into complete turmoil.

"Moo..."

A roar echoed across the plains, its sound spreading over dozens of miles.

In the distance, a towering fire flared into the sky, and an enormous ox the color of blood, standing tens of feet tall, with a sparkling horn like red jade atop its head appeared.

This was the Red Jade Rhinoceros reared by Lingye Island, shedding its horn once every hundred years.

The horns they shed were excellent materials for artifact refining.

In addition, these demon beasts had a gentle disposition, so the cultivators of Lingye Island raised many of them.

But now, they all faced grave disaster.

The demonic cultivators didn't care in the slightest; they didn't see them as treasures.

They unleashed their Divine Demon Bodies, using their hands as knives, directly slaughtering these demon beasts.

How could the Red Jade Rhinoceroses possibly withstand the assault of Ninth Grade demonic cultivators? They let out tragic cries; all were swept away, killed, and their horns brutally severed by the cultivators.

This method was terrifying and bloody.

"Ah, no...!"

On the other side, many of the cities on Lingye Island were also facing the massacre of demonic cultivators.

Although Lingye Island was powerful, how could it compare with the army of the Demon Race?

In most of these cities, their strongest were merely Eighth Realm cultivators; a few cities had Nine Realms cultivators, but how could they resist a thousand Ninth Grade demonic cultivators?

The managing cultivators had already received a message from Cang Xiu, abandoning their territories and cities as quickly as possible, fleeing towards Jingjian City.

However, the time for them to react was incredibly short, and they could not truly escape.

Especially those cities close to the coast where the demonic cultivators first landed, the cultivators had no place to flee.

The demonic cultivators, surrounded by auras of malevolence, were merciless and powerful, attacking with no hesitation.

The cultivators in the cities fought desperately, but in front of a demon army where the weakest was a regular Ninth Grade, their resistance was so insignificant.

"I will fight to the death with you!" An Eighth Realm City Lord of a Lingye Island city, with disheveled hair and beard, unleashed his cultivation and charged at a demonic cultivator.

Puff!

Unfortunately, he was no match for these demonic cultivators. A Ninth Grade demonic cultivator struck, shattering his body with a single punch, flesh flying everywhere.

Life after life was reaped by the demonic cultivators.

Whether demon beast, cultivator, or common man, the Demon Race showed no mercy, slaying them directly.

This was a human tragedy; it took no time for a city to be massacred by demonic cultivators until everyone was dead.

The same scenes occurred in other cities as well.

The cultivators of Lingye Island howled in despair.

Lingye Island was a post-apocalyptic landscape, demonic cultivators staining every direction with blood.

This place was once exceedingly prosperous, the richest among the seven Major Longevity Clans, with populous cities being destroyed by a catastrophe today.

Fortunately, the expanse of Lingye Island was vast enough, and Jingjian City was deep within; it would still take some time for the demonic cultivators to reach there.

However, Qian Venerable and the Evil Venerable obviously didn't intend to let the Zang family live even this bit longer.

"Treasured Cauldron, Dao Yuanzi, and the remaining others, expedition with me to the ancestral grounds of the Zang Clan!" Here, after letting most of his subordinates plunder freely, Qian Venerable coldly instructed.

...

Jingjian City.

The ancient room where Lu Qingshan and Zang Xiaojian were was pushed open.

Cang Xiu and Ming Yu, with heavy expressions, hurriedly walked in.

"Dad, Mom, what's going on?!" Zang Xiaojian urgently asked.

"The Demon Race is invading, Lingye Island will be plunged into chaos, who knows how many people will die tragically." Ming Yu sighed, her face filled with sorrow.

The cultivators of Lingye Island have always been led by their Zang family, and with this calamity approaching, she felt both angry and saddened.

"The demons that came this time are too strong; we cannot resist them. We must leave." Cang Xiu said in a deep voice.

"Leave..." Zang Xiaojian was stunned.

This is her home, how could she leave?

Ming Yu, who understood Zang Xiaojian's mind the best, explained: "The Demon Race is powerful, and the only plan now is to abandon the lesser to protect the greater."

"Although Lingye Island is vast, their numbers are not many. They cannot completely block off our retreat in a short time. This is the best time to evacuate. Once it's too late, there will be no chance to leave."

Zang Xiaojian felt heavy-hearted but was not an unreasonable child. She gritted her teeth and said, "Alright, Dad, Mom, let's hurry and leave. We can follow Lu Qingshan to Sky Dome Heaven, and when the war between the Dao and demons starts, we will surely avenge everyone."

Cang Xiu and Ming Yu exchanged a glance, unsure of what to say for a moment.

Zang Xiaojian suddenly realized, "...You're not leaving with me?"

Knowing this couldn't be hidden from Zang Xiaojian, Cang Xiu sighed and said, "The Zang family has led Lingye Island for generations. Now that the Demon Race is wantonly slaughtering here, how can I, as the head of the Zang family, leave?"

"Besides," Cang Xiu pointed to the sky, "have you forgotten the responsibility of the Zang family?"

"But...but you said we're no match for the Demon Race, so why stay here to die?" Zang Xiaojian's voice was choked with tears.

"Some choices may not hold much meaning, like staying to fight a battle destined for defeat, but sometimes, the choice itself is meaningful," Cang Xiu patted Zang Xiaojian on the shoulder, "Go, avenge your dad and mom in the future."

Zang Xiaojian wanted to say something else, but Ming Yu already turned her gaze to Lu Qingshan, "I'm sorry, you're visiting for the first time, and we couldn't properly host you. Instead, we involved you in this disaster. But this time....."

"Please take care of Xiaojian." She said reluctantly.

In Lu Qingshan's dark pupils, a complex expression emerged.

He was used to massacres, but that didn't mean he could be indifferent to the Demon Race's slaughter.

On the contrary, at this moment, his heart was filled with intense anger and murderous intent.

Yet he was powerless.

The power that Cang Xiu and Ming Yu cannot contend with, how could he, who is currently in the Fourth Tribulation Realm, be able to shake?

"Don't worry, I will surely bring Xiaojian safely into Heavenly River City." He could only promise this.

Ming Yu nodded, "That's all we can do...."

Before she could finish her words, Cang Xiu, Ming Yu, and even Lu Qingshan sensed something, and their expressions changed abruptly.

"Zang family, war has arrived."

A deep yet mighty voice suddenly came from the sky.

Two terrifying figures hovered outside Jingjian City, overlooking it.

Their expressions were cold, with their eyes full of arrogance and brutality.

Especially the one at the front, a supreme aura erupted from him.

He was one of the Ruling Demon Venerates of the Northern Barbarian Demon Clan, a top-tier Demon Race powerhouse, the Evil Venerable!

The Evil Venerable's appearance seemed not much different from a cultivator, but his body was covered in scales, with two fierce horns on his head, and his eyes were an eerie golden color, full of icy intent.

The Demon Race arrived faster than they expected, much faster.

In Cang Xiu's eyes, a murderous intent flickered as he looked up to the sky.

"I will hold them off," he calmly said, his tone firm and resolute: "You take the child and leave."

Ming Yu was stunned, for in her memory, it had been a long time since she'd seen her husband show such an expression.

"No one can harm my family, not even the Demon Race!"

Cang Xiu's form quickly rose, heading to the top of the towering Tang Tower, confronting the Demon Venerates from afar.

"You have repeatedly harmed the Demon Venerates of my clan. Did you ever think the day would come when we'd be at your gates?" the Evil Venerable squinted his eyes, looking at Cang Xiu who appeared on top of the Tang Tower, and coldly questioned.

The enormous voice could be heard by every cultivator in Jingjian City.

Cang Xiu ignored the Evil Venerable and instead directed his gaze towards the Treasured Cauldron Demon Venerable and Dao Yuanzi behind the Evil Venerable and Qian Venerable.

"A defeated lackey and a henchman," he sneered, "Today, I will surely slay you both."

Dao Yuanzi involuntarily took a step back under Cang Xiu's cold gaze, and upon realizing it, he felt deeply embarrassed and angry.

As for the Treasured Cauldron Demon Venerable, he was far bolder than Dao Yuanzi, showing no fear, even daring to provoke, "Indeed, I am not your match, but with the Evil Venerable and Qian Venerable here, how will you kill me? Ridiculous!"

"A mere Zang family shall be swept aside by me today!" The Evil Venerable's gaze locked onto Cang Xiu, filled with murderous intent, as he continued.

In the next moment, his aura fully erupted without holding back.

The formidable pressure caused every cultivator below the Ninth Realm in Jingjian City to tremble uncontrollably, their hearts filled with a sense of utter dread and helplessness...