A group of people saw demons emerging from a black hole, their faces turning grim.
Though they had lost their magical powers, their perception remained unaffected.
The demon before them, while not intentionally exerting its oppressive aura, revealed its formidable strength in an invisible manner; it was clearly powerful.
The density of its condensed magical energy, from the side, indicated the depth of its power, suggesting it was no ordinary being.
Daoist Master Mengxu and the others felt a sense of despair. Facing such a powerful enemy, unless they could regain their magical powers, they had no way to cope.
As for relying on Su Xi, the thought, as soon as it surfaced, was quickly dismissed.
Although Su Xi's cultivation had advanced rapidly, she had not been practicing for long and was no match for the demon before them.
Rushing forward would only be a suicide mission.
Li Fei looked at the group before him and shook his head helplessly.
Facing such a collection of the old, the weak, the sick, and the disabled, he found no interest.
He had warned them multiple times, yet they still failed to perceive the anomalies and continued to fall into his traps.
Truly, if someone is foolish, no one can save them.
Upon discovering that someone had intruded, he immediately chose to play along.
Rather than seeking out Su Xi, it was better to let Su Xi walk into his trap, and then he could seize all the benefits in one go.
Simultaneously, to help Su Xi find the spirit pearl, he had given orders to ensure she was granted ample convenience. Otherwise, with Su Xi's abilities alone, it would be impossible for her to act with such impunity within their demon base.
He had initially thought Su Xi would take longer to find this place, but he had underestimated her.
He also knew that Su Xi's strength was by no means as simple as it appeared on the surface. After all, although he had ordered them to give her convenience, it was not so easy to find this place.
Now that they had met, Su Xi's game was destined to end.
Looking at Li Fei before her, Su Xi could sense his formidable power, yet she felt no fear.
The more powerful the opponent, the more it ignited her inner desire to fight. Sparring with masters could help improve her strength.
Of course, if others knew Su Xi's thoughts at this moment, they would surely give her a dismissive glare.
Such a perverted notion was something no human could possess. Was Su Xi perhaps lacking affection as a child, leading to such a warped mindset now?
Li Fei raised his hands towards the sky. Instantly, a thick black mist appeared on the battlefield, spreading out and blocking everyone's escape routes.
The black mist appeared ordinary, but even before it drew close, a powerful fluctuation could be felt. This intense wave carried a sharpness like that of swords.
Upon contact, there was no doubt it would cost someone their life.
Witnessing this, everyone realized the potency of the black mist. They knew that if they did not defeat Li Fei, escape would be impossible.
Thus, everyone stopped, their eyes fixed intently on Li Fei.
In this scene, Su Xi suddenly heard the background music of "Lone Warrior" in her ears.
Li Fei descended from the sky, landing before the group.
Looking at these people, Li Fei shook his head and said with great helplessness, "I originally thought the ones who sealed us in the demon realm for thousands of years would be formidable. I never expected it to be you bunch of good-for-nothings."
His tone was filled with undisguised disappointment.
At the same time, his words, falling upon the ears of the group, felt like stinging slaps, burning hot.
Jiang Feng, already possessing a fiery temper, turned crimson, wishing he could rush forward and engage Li Fei in hundreds of rounds.
If it weren't for these scummy demons secretly instigating Jia Mu Zhenren of the Luo Yi Sect and striking them when they were at their weakest, they wouldn't be subjected to such ridicule.
Li Fei, however, did not care about the process; he valued the outcome more.
For them, the outcome was the most crucial matter.
Since this group had fallen into a trap, it indicated that there was something inherently wrong with them, otherwise, they wouldn't have been caught.
"I know you're not convinced, so now I'll give you a chance for revenge," Li Fei said, his gaze rapidly sweeping across their faces.
To him, defeating someone mentally was more despairing and more satisfying than killing them outright.
He wanted to trample these arrogant and incompetent people under his feet to vent his anger.
Jiang Feng, with his naturally irritable temper, hearing Li Fei's cat-and-mouse pronouncements, became furious. "Why should we listen to you?"
Before Jiang Feng could finish speaking, Li Fei suddenly raised his hand. "Noisy!"
Accompanied by a scream, Jiang Feng was sent flying, crashing heavily onto the ground far away.
If Li Fei had not intended to spare lives at this moment, Jiang Feng, having lost his magical powers, would have been dead.
Although Jiang Feng did not die directly, he suffered greatly. Lying on the ground, he felt dizzy and remained motionless for a long time.
Seeing Jiang Feng injured, the expressions of the others turned grim.
They were not only upset for Jiang Feng but also worried about their own impending fate. If Jiang Feng could be sent flying, they would be next.
Seeing this, Su Xi quickly stepped forward to help Jiang Feng up and whispered, "Are you alright?"
While speaking, she secretly collected some of Jiang Feng's blood and sent it to the supercomputer for blood sample analysis.
In this critical situation, to find an antidote, she had to start with Jiang Feng and the others.
Only by identifying the poison affecting them could she develop an antidote and restore their magical powers. Once their powers were restored, she could plan the next steps.
"I'm fine," Jiang Feng said with difficulty, glancing at Su Xi.
He could not afford to lose face in front of a junior.
Hearing Jiang Feng's words, Su Xi nodded.
After reminding Jiang Feng to be careful, she stepped to the front and directly confronted Li Fei, questioning, "What exactly do you want?"
Jiang Feng was already injured and could not withstand further harm, so she had to step forward to stall for time. Furthermore, she could tell that Li Fei did not intend to kill them at the moment.
Concurrently, within her body, the supercomputer was running, collecting relevant information from Jiang Feng's blood. However, because Jiang Feng and the others were deeply poisoned, even the supercomputer would take a considerable amount of time.
Therefore, she had to buy time.
Otherwise, even if an antidote could be found, there would be no opportunity to use it.
Li Fei's face lit up with a smile as Su Xi stepped forward. Indeed, it was more rewarding to converse with an interesting soul.
He reached into his robes and pulled out a dagger, tossing it before Su Xi.
The dagger was entirely black, with an exquisite design. Its hilt was adorned with intricate patterns, and as it landed on the ground, it emitted a cold glint.
Just a glance was enough for Su Xi to feel as if her soul was being drawn into the dagger. She quickly averted her gaze, sighing inwardly that this dagger was no ordinary item.
Seeing the confusion on Su Xi's face, Li Fei explained, "Now, pick up the dagger and kill any one person before you, and I will let you live."
"Then you pass the dagger to the next person. That person will have to kill two people to survive. And so on."
After saying this, Li Fei's eyes gleamed, and a playful smile spread across his face. "What do you think? Isn't this game fun?"
In human history, their demon race was known for its cruelty.
Since that was the case, he would do something that aligned with history.
Hearing Li Fei's words, Su Xi frowned, cursing Li Fei as a lunatic in her heart.
He could actually do such a perverse thing.
Seeing Su Xi's lack of reaction for a while, Li Fei couldn't help but frown. "Did you not hear what I said? Or are you looking to die?"
His liking for Su Xi did not mean he would tolerate her acting recklessly in front of him.
If Su Xi was unappreciative, he would show no mercy.
When it came to race, there could be no leniency.
"I think your method is too cruel," Su Xi said directly, stating her opinion.
Their side was already at a disadvantage, and if they lost more people now, it would be even more difficult to seal the Heavenly Scar later.
She was not foolish enough to commit such an act of self-sabotage.
What made Su Xi even less likely to do so was the identity of these people.
These were the sect leaders of various factions, individuals who could command thousands with a mere gesture. If she were to eliminate them now, who knew what kind of trouble that would entail.
"It seems you are not afraid of death," Li Fei said coldly, looking at Su Xi.
As one of the top three among the twelve great demon protectors, no one had dared to refuse his commands over the years.
Su Xi, it seemed, had dared to do so, as if she had eaten the heart of a bear and the courage of a leopard.
Li Fei's expression darkened, and he slowly raised his hand. "Since you do not cherish the chance to live, do not blame me for being merciless."
"Wait a moment. He is unwilling, but I am willing to act," Ouyang Chu Ge stepped forward and said.
Since survival was possible, no one wanted to die.
Therefore, to live, he naturally stepped forward without hesitation.
Li Fei looked at Ouyang Chu Ge before him and, after a moment of surprise, suddenly burst into laughter. "I never imagined you would one day grovel before me."
Facing Li Fei's taunt, Ouyang Chu Ge replied with an impassive expression, "The victor is king, the loser is a bandit. Since I have fallen to this state, I naturally bear no grudges. I have no other thoughts now; I only wish to survive."
Looking at the calm Ouyang Chu Ge, Li Fei nodded in approval. "You speak very well. However, I will change the rules of the game. Now, you must kill her to survive."
Li Fei pointed at Su Xi, indicating that Su Xi was the target.
He had already observed that the relationship between Ouyang Chu Ge and Su Xi seemed unusual, and he did not want to miss this opportunity.
Only by forcing friends to kill each other could he satisfy his inner thirst for bloodshed.
Hearing Li Fei's words, Ouyang Chu Ge nodded and said without hesitation, "What you say is fine, I will act immediately."
With that, Ouyang Chu Ge picked up the dagger from the ground and walked towards Su Xi.
To him, survival was now the primary objective.
Having been in the demon realm for many years, he understood Li Fei well.
Although Li Fei had a strange and arrogant personality, he was a man of his word. Since he had decided to let them go, he would not easily renege.
Survival was the best course of action.
Ouyang Chu Ge picked up the dagger from the ground and, with a calm expression, moved to stab Su Xi.
His movements were swift and urgent, arriving at Su Xi's chest within a single breath.
With such speed and such a sinister dagger, if struck, Su Xi would have no chance of survival.