Dashing Student Chapter 1330: Sending a Meeting Gift

High in the skies beyond Ten Thousand Treasures City, a massive flying vessel hovers in place, where two men and a woman are positioned on the deck, each a formidable powerhouse from the Demon Sect.

On the extreme left stands an elderly man with thinning hair and just a few teeth left, his face covered in countless age spots, giving him the appearance of a withered corpse.

He emitted a chilling cackle, his voice rasping like a damaged gong: "Two auras have vanished within the city; they must be the individuals you positioned there, aren't they?"

Though they hadn't intervened personally, they had kept a vigilant watch over the events unfolding in Ten Thousand Treasures City.

They had already infiltrated agents inside the city, two of whom, leveraging their cultivation levels, had risen to become trusted aides of the Island Master, relaying updates from Ten Thousand Treasures City.

While the City Defense Array prevented a clear view of the internal happenings, the abrupt loss of two potent auras enabled them to infer what had occurred.

The youth at the center dons a dark robe, possesses striking features, and his most striking trait is his pair of brows that angle sharply toward his temples like twin razor-edged blades, now furrowed in clear irritation.

Since those two betrayers were his own placements.

"They are utterly worthless, not only botching the mission but also getting themselves exposed; trash like that deserves nothing but death!"

The final figure is a stunning woman with a captivating allure, clad in revealing attire, her every gesture radiating an enticing charm; a woman like her undoubtedly hails from the Demon Sect.

Who else but someone wicked would drape themselves in mere scraps of fabric?

"Hehe, it appears the folks inside the city aren't quite the pushovers we thought."

The central youth let out a cold huff: "To me, they're nothing but failures; once the grand array shatters, I want every soul in there wiped out!"

The elder chuckled slyly: "Lu Xingmian, your thirst for blood is overwhelming; if you slaughter them all, who's going to labor in the mines for us?"

Lu Xingmian snorted disdainfully twice: "Old Ghost, are you planning to stand in my way? The island's resources are dwindling; do we really need so many workers?"

"Enough, this isn't the moment for squabbles among ourselves; we'll settle it after the City Defense Array falls." Ye Xiaoyun of the Hehuan Sect remarked with a soft giggle.

"Hmph, anyone who tries to block me later will get no mercy from me!"

Lu Xingmian snorted with fierce contempt, displaying utter ruthlessness toward kin or ally alike.

...

The relentless Demon Sect onslaught against Ten Thousand Treasures City has raged on for three straight days, and with the traitors purged, Chen Nan could at last focus on tackling the external menace.

Aware that it's a dire peril to his life, Chen Nan refuses to yield, particularly since no one has tried it before and the outcome remains unknown.

"Relax, I won't gamble with my own life; should I truly fail, you have to escape—we'll reunite someday."

Chen Nan's words sounded like final farewells, bringing a flood of tears from Ning Yu.

From the moment he chose to venture out of the city, a full day had elapsed, restoring him to his optimal condition, and as the impending clash loomed, he felt no anxiety—instead, a surge of anticipation.

Having advanced his cultivation this far, it's all so he can act on his will whenever he pleases, rather than merely sighing in regret.

"Island Master, we've got issues." Chen Nan called out.

Xin Zi, face etched with gravity, offered a profound bow to Chen Nan: "Should I make it through, I'll raise a statue in your honor within the city, offering daily reverence to the mighty one."

With that, he activated the City Defense Array, creating an opening for Chen Nan to slip through.

The instant he emerged beyond the City Defense Array, the taunts from the demon cultivators carried over.

"Someone's emerging!"

"At a time like this, attempting to flee? Isn't that just courting death?"

"They must have lost their minds from terror at our hands; brothers, no holding back—cut them down!"

The demon cultivators bared malicious grins as they charged forward, each resembling a snarling fiend.

Confronting these demon cultivators whose strength fell short of his own, Chen Nan had just one approach: Eliminate them!

He called forth the Sword Chenyuan and slashed downward in one fluid motion, as though the space before him was cleaved apart by the blade, with sword qi sweeping across to instantly bisect the bodies of the demon cultivators.

"This is bad—it's a powerhouse; call for a top expert now!"

The demon cultivators cried out in alarm, and shortly after, a group of Golden Core Realm Fifth Layer experts soared over, glaring at Chen Nan with vicious intent.

"Why venture out by yourself? Got ditched by your side?"

"Or perhaps you're looking to join our Demon Sect?"

A few demon cultivators sneered mockingly, gazing at Chen Nan with scorn.

Unexpectedly, Chen Nan ignored their barbs, merely lowering his gaze as three flames of varying hues materialized before him, each radiating an alarming heat.

"What are you up to? Cease at once!"

One demon cultivator who detected the surging energy ahead of Chen Nan paled, flinging out his hand infused with demonic qi to interfere.

A rough golden stone gradually rose above Chen Nan's head, promptly enveloping him in radiant golden light that projected a holy presence.

It was a Buddhist relic!

As the Shariputra emerged, the golden Buddha Light instinctively repelled the demonic qi, even neutralizing the demon cultivator's assault outright.

This sight stunned the demon cultivators, who knew full well that the Buddhist Sect's methods countered them perfectly as demonic practitioners, particularly a sacred item like the Shariputra.

That relic embodied the essence of a Buddhist monk's lifelong devotion to the Dharma, crystallizing into the Shariputra after achieving Nirvana; even one such relic was like having a Buddha by one's side.

Several demon cultivators felt an ominous vibe, their spirits sinking, but before they could respond, Chen Nan raised his head and flashed them a icy grin.

"Since it's our initial encounter, how could I skip a proper welcome gift?"

Within his grasp, the Heaven-Burning Flame, Mo Ying Flame, and Netherworld Karmic Fire had merged seamlessly, birthing a tri-colored Golden Crow that unleashed a horrifying, savage energy, lifting its head in a piercing cry.

In the following instant, the Golden Crow unfurled its wings spanning several zhang and soared toward the demon cultivators in front.

"Danger—fall back now!"

The demon cultivators dispatched to intercept Chen Nan blanched, bellowing warnings to their comrades while scrambling to withdraw.

The rear demon cultivators, oblivious to the unfolding chaos, spotted the Golden Crow hurtling their way, and some at the Foundation Establishment Realm burst into flames merely from its proximity, overwhelmed by the blistering heat.

The intense blaze warped the surrounding air, the Golden Crow plunging into the midst of the demon cultivators, dispersing myriad sparks before detonating with a thunderous "boom!"

The massive shockwave vaporized several adjacent demon cultivators into dust in a flash, denying them even a scream of agony, as the inferno billowed upward like a colossal mushroom cloud.

Every demon cultivator grazed by the flames erupted in fire, those unable to withstand it swiftly devoured entirely, transforming the ten-mile radius into a blazing inferno amid rising wails of torment.

This devastating blow eradicated hundreds of demon cultivators, claiming three at the Golden Core Realm and leaving five others in critical condition.

The distant demon cultivators now regarded Chen Nan with altered gazes, as though beholding a fearsome Demon God!