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Chapter 139 The crime of having a jade

In the vast and boundless world, Qingming's deep and powerful voice resounded through the sky like thunder, shaking the entire vast continent. As the supreme leader of the demon race, every order he issued was as sacred and inviolable as an imperial decree issued by the emperor.

As his earth-shattering command sounded, the originally silent and deadly demon land suddenly became noisy and boiling! Tens of thousands of demon pursuers rushed out like a flood that broke through the dam. They were aggressive and their only target was Lu Xiuyuan.

At this moment, Lu Xiuyuan was still unaware of the dangerous situation he was in. He had planned to find a safe place to rest for a while, so that he could get enough rest and quickly recover to his best condition, so that he could more calmly face the subsequent difficulties, obstacles and severe tests.

Unexpectedly, just as he was about to stop his exhausted steps, a monster hiding in a dark corner suddenly jumped out and launched a fierce attack at him with its fangs and claws.

Although the monster was relatively weak, Lu Xiuyuan sensed a hint of danger through its greedy and crazy eyes. He was shocked and thought to himself, "It seems that this encounter is not accidental. The monster in front of me may just be a small role in the front. The really difficult and terrifying enemies must be behind..."

Lu Xiuyuan did not dare to hesitate at all. He drew the sword in his hand, and a sharp sword light shot out, instantly knocking the monster away dozens of feet. Then, he flashed and shuttled through the mountains and forests like a ghost, rushing forward.

However, before he could run far, several huge and violent monsters blocked his way. These monsters exuded a strong pressure that made people breathless. Lu Xiuyuan's eyes condensed and he complained inwardly. At this moment, he was surrounded by many monsters. No matter which direction he fled, he would encounter new monsters to block him.

Moreover, these monsters were not only powerful, but also increasing in number. At first, they only appeared in twos and threes, but later they gathered into a huge beast tide, overwhelming him. Although Lu Xiuyuan was a master of cultivation, he gradually felt overwhelmed by so many fierce opponents. Cold sweat dripped down his forehead, and he became more and more anxious: "This is not a solution! If I can't get out in time, I'm afraid my life will be in danger..."

Thinking of this, Lu Xiuyuan gritted his teeth and used all his strength to display his unique skills, fighting a life-and-death battle with those monsters. His figure was erratic, his swordsmanship was superb, and each sword contained endless power, forcing the monsters to be unable to get close.

But as time went by, Lu Xiuyuan's inner essence was exhausted and his physical strength gradually weakened. However, those monsters seemed to be endless, pouring in from all directions. Seeing the encirclement shrinking, Lu Xiuyuan was extremely anxious, knowing that he didn't have much time left. While he was fighting hard to kill the enemy, he was thinking hard about how to escape.

At this moment, Lu Xiuyuan saw a mountain in the distance towering into the clouds, surrounded by clouds and mist, as if hiding some secrets. He decided to take a risk and rushed towards the mountain. Maybe there would be a glimmer of hope there, or he could find another breakthrough, which was better than waiting to die. So, he used up his last bit of strength, broke through layers of obstacles, and finally arrived at the foot of the mountain.

Lu Xiuyuan's figure was as fast as lightning, rushing forward at lightning speed. He was as light as a swallow, like a nimble bird, flying quickly through the dense woods. Wherever he passed, the branches and leaves rustled, as if cheering for him.

He flew over the mountains, zigzagging between cliffs and towering peaks. Sometimes he soared rapidly like a crane, and sometimes he dived like an eagle hunting. Every move was clean and smooth, which was breathtaking.

In order to get rid of the enemy who was chasing him, Lu Xiuyuan kept changing his flight path, dodging left and right, trying to make the pursuers lose their way. However, the demon army was not an ordinary person. They were well-trained and coordinated. They quickly locked onto Lu Xiuyuan's trail and gradually narrowed the encirclement.

Lu Xiuyuan knew that if he continued to flee, he would be caught up by the enemy in no time. So he stopped, took a deep breath, and then gathered the surging magic power in his body into his palm, ready to face a life-and-death battle.

He suddenly turned around, waved his hands, and a mighty sword energy gushed out. In an instant, the sword light flashed, the cold air was overwhelming, and the sharp sword light exploded like thunder in the sky. With a loud bang, a towering mountain was cut off, and countless boulders rolled down and hit the monsters below like raindrops.

This attack was incredibly powerful and unstoppable. Many monsters that didn't have time to dodge were killed on the spot, with blood and flesh flying everywhere. For a moment, screams and howls resounded through the sky, and the originally aggressive monster army suddenly fell into chaos.

However, despite this, the demon army did not stop their pursuit. They seemed to be in a frenzy, rushing towards Lu Xiuyuan in an endless stream. Facing such a surging enemy, Lu Xiuyuan had no choice but to fight hard and continue to flee forward.

During this period, Lu Xiuyuan continued to display his powerful strength, using his spiritual power to cut off the towering mountains and killing countless ferocious monsters with his sharp sword energy. However, the monster army was so large that it kept coming like a tide, causing Lu Xiuyuan to gradually feel physically exhausted and unable to hold on.

At this moment, a vast and boundless giant lake suddenly appeared in front of him. The lake was surging, as vast and magnificent as the ocean; the breeze blew, and ripples appeared on the water surface, connecting with the sky to form a beautiful scenery. Seeing this scene, Lu Xiuyuan's heart moved: This place is a perfect hiding place! So, he jumped into the lake without hesitation, quietly restrained his breath, and perfectly hid his figure in the water.

The lake water was icy cold, as if it could penetrate one's bones. But Lu Xiuyuan felt nothing about it. He dived into the bottom of the lake as easily as a fish.

His whole body was enveloped by a rich spiritual power, forming a transparent shield that blocked the lake water. This shield not only protected him from the erosion of the lake water, but also isolated the sounds and breath of the outside world, allowing him to immerse himself in a world that belonged entirely to him.