My carefree life in space

Chapter 268 Encountering Danger on the Way

As the three headed towards the Qingyun Sect, Xiao Jingping finally received a message from his master, Venerable Lingyun.

"Disciple, how is the situation? Are those two young friends safe?" came his master's anxious voice from the other end. Only then did Xiao Jingping realize that he had not told him the latest situation.

"Master, please rest assured, they have returned safely, and the Brahma Bowl has been repaired."

No sooner had he finished speaking than Venerable Lingyun's excited voice rang out, "Great! The continent is finally saved! Come back immediately, don't delay!"

He paused, then continued, "Be extremely careful on the road. You can't keep your search for the Brahma Bowl a secret for long; I'm worried the demons will come after you. Just to be safe, I'll come to pick you up myself." With that, he abruptly ended the communication.

After ending his call with Xiao Jingping, Venerable Lingyun arrived at the sect's main council hall with a solemn expression. Several elders were already waiting in the hall, knowing that the sect leader's hasty summons must be for important matters.

Venerable Lingyun entered the main hall, his gaze slowly sweeping over everyone, and said in a deep voice, "Elders, the Brahma Bowl has been repaired."

Upon hearing this, a chorus of excited gasps filled the hall. An elder stood up excitedly, his hands trembling slightly: "Really? The Brahma Bowl has truly been repaired! This is a momentous event for the entire continent!"

Another elder, beaming with smiles, nodded repeatedly: "With the Brahma Bowl reappearing, demons will never return to the mortal realm!"

However, Venerable Lingyun's expression did not relax despite the joy of the crowd.

He frowned slightly and said in a heavy tone, "Repairing the Brahma Bowl is certainly a great event, but the demons have already noticed the movement. Recently, there have been frequent traces of demons near the sect. They seem to be spying on us in the dark, and our every move may be monitored by them."

The elders' smiles froze instantly, and the atmosphere became tense. One elder, his face grim, coldly snorted, "These demons are truly unyielding! We must not let them succeed!"

“Exactly.” Venerable Lingyun nodded. “I called you here so that you could come with me to pick up some juniors. With us here, we can at least ensure their safety on the way.”

“That is the way to go,” an elder stood up and said firmly. “We must set off as soon as possible; we cannot let the demons get ahead of us!”

Actually, if they weren't afraid of attracting attention, they should have accompanied the younger generation. Also, the demons kept provoking them, and they were indeed somewhat overwhelmed.

Venerable Lingyun nodded slightly, selected a few elders to stay behind at the sect, and led the others, transforming into a streak of light, speeding towards the direction where Lin Shushu and the others were.

Xiao Jingping stared at the gradually dimming communication talisman in his hand, lost in thought. He knew all too well that once the secret of the Brahma Bowl was revealed, a bloody storm awaited them.

On their return journey, Lin Shushu, Mo Ze, and Xiao Jingping remained on edge, constantly observing their surroundings and not daring to let their guard down for a moment. They had become a thorn in the side of the demons, and danger could strike at any moment.

However, no matter how careful they were, they were unfortunately targeted by the demons. When their airship reached a quiet valley, a sudden change occurred.

The airship, which had been flying steadily, was suddenly struck by a mysterious and powerful force, abruptly losing control and beginning to shake violently. The shaking was so intense that the three people nearly lost their footing.

Before they could take any effective countermeasures, the airship plummeted straight to the ground like a kite with a broken string.

At the same time, a dense demonic aura, like a surging black tide, rushed in from all directions. The demonic aura was mixed with a nauseating stench, as if it would corrode everything in the world.

Lin Shushu's expression changed drastically. She quickly circulated her spiritual energy, trying to stabilize the falling airship. She rapidly formed hand seals and chanted incantations, her spiritual energy blazing brightly, but the airship continued to plummet rapidly under the powerful external force.

Mo Ze reacted immediately, quickly moving to Lin Shushu's side, his longsword held horizontally in front of him, ready to deal with any approaching enemies. Xiao Jingping, while maintaining his spiritual energy balance to avoid being thrown off balance, shouted, "Watch out! It's a demon ambush!"

In the blink of an eye, the flying boat crashed heavily into the valley, kicking up a cloud of dust. The three of them used their movement techniques to leap lightly out of the damaged flying boat the instant it hit the ground.

They stood back to back in a triangular formation, vigilantly watching their surroundings, preparing to face the demons' attack. The demonic energy in the valley grew increasingly dense, and countless dark figures could be seen moving and surging within it.

In the blink of an eye, the dark figures were upon them, undoubtedly demons. These demons were all tall and muscular, with ferocious faces, exuding a nauseating aura of evil. They wielded various weapons, their eyes revealing gloom and ferocity, as they approached the three step by step.

Just as the three were preparing to engage the demons in battle, a sharp, long howl suddenly came from the distant horizon. The sound was like a sharp ice blade, piercing straight into their eardrums, carrying a chilling and sinister aura that instantly lowered the surrounding air to freezing point.

All three were startled, exchanging glances and seeing the seriousness in each other's eyes. "The newcomers are hostile!" This was their shared thought. Immediately, they focused their minds, circulating their spiritual energy rapidly, ready to meet any attack that might come at any moment.

Before long, a dark shadow plummeted from the horizon like a shooting star, landing in front of them in the blink of an eye. "My little ones, thank you for collecting the Brahma Bowl for me," the shadow said, its voice low and hoarse, as if it came from hell.

The three looked closely and saw that the newcomer was tall and exuded a strong demonic aura. A black mist, almost tangible, swirled around him, making him appear even more ferocious and terrifying.

"Welcome, Demon Lord!" The surrounding demons shouted in a loud and unified voice.

The three of them, Lin Shushu and the others, were inwardly shocked. The current Demon Lord had actually come in person! Although they had never met him before, they could tell from his chilling aura and powerful pressure that he was no ordinary person.

Xiao Jingping frowned, his mind racing as he considered a course of action. He knew the situation was extremely critical; a single misstep could not only lead to the Brahma Bowl falling into enemy hands, but also endanger the lives of the three of them.

After a moment's thought, he lowered his voice and quickly said to Lin Shushu and Mo Ze, "I'll hold him off for a while. You two take the Brahma Bowl and leave quickly. My master and the others are on their way."

Lin Shushu's heart tightened, and she was about to retort, but was stopped by Xiao Jingping's firm gaze. "Don't say any more, this is the only way. We cannot let the Brahma Bowl fall into the hands of the demons. This concerns the survival of the entire continent!" Xiao Jingping's voice was low, but it conveyed an undeniable determination.

Mo Ze nodded slightly, a resolute glint in his eyes: "Senior Brother Xiao, please be careful. We will reunite with your master as soon as possible and then come to rescue you."

Lin Shushu knew this was the best arrangement, and suppressed her worries, "Okay, Senior Brother Xiao, you must hold on!"

Just as the three finished their discussion, Demon Lord Hei Sa let out a wild laugh: "Hahaha, you think you can escape from me? You're delusional!" With that, he waved his hands, and two powerful streams of demonic energy, like giant black dragons, rushed towards the three of them...