"How are you? Lei Yunzi, are you alright?"

Qing Songzi urgently reached out to support Lei Yunzi, asking with concern.

"I'm fine, just some minor injuries. I'll be okay after some rest."

Lei Yunzi shook his head sadly, "I'm sorry, Mr. Qing Songzi; I was unable to help Lei Zhenzi. I couldn't pull out the coffin nail from his forehead."

"It's not your fault, you should rest. Lei Yuzi, take Lei Yunzi aside, let him rest first."

Qing Songzi consoled Lei Yunzi and then directed a martial artist to help Lei Yunzi go rest.

"Yes, Mr. Qing Songzi."

The young martial artist Lei Yuzi agreed and supported Lei Yunzi to a rest area.

Qing Songzi furrowed her brows, stared at Lei Zhenzi for a while before sighing, "My strength only slightly surpasses Lei Yunzi's—I cultivate the top-notch thunder attribute inner power method. Let me give it a try."

"If I also can't pull out the coffin nail, the only option will be to wait for the rescuing senior to arrive."

He sighed profoundly.

His strength was just slightly higher than Lei Yunzi's, both were in the Mid Bone Forger Realm, and still quite a bit behind the Blood Demon.

Given his strength, the chances of him being able to pull out the coffin nail were woefully slim, the chances were more than 90% that he wouldn't succeed.

But at this step, he simply had no other better schemes.

Lei Zhenzi must be aware of the Blood Demon's secret. Only by awakening Lei Zhenzi and questioning him, could they locate the Blood Demon's hiding place and retrieve the Iron Blood Battle Flag.

Otherwise, they would have to wait for the senior reinforcement's arrival.

Holding out was clearly the worst option.

After all, the senior wouldn't be able to arrive until at least two or three days later.

During this time, a group of forty or fifty people could do nothing but maintain vigilance in the courtyard, to prevent the Blood Demon from escaping.

How many things could be delayed in two to three days?

Not to mention, a person's energy cannot be maintained at a high level forever.

In these two or three days, if they were to slack off even a little bit, the Blood Demon could seize the opportunity and run away with the Iron Blood Battle Flag.

If the Blood Demon manages to escape from the courtyard, the chances of getting the Iron Blood Battle Flag back were slim to none.

Besides, even if the Blood Demon didn't find an opportunity to escape, if they stalled for too long, the Blood Demon certainly had the ability to destroy the Iron Blood Battle Flag.

The situation was urgent, and there was no room for delay.

Even though Qing Songzi knew that his attempt might not save a life, he had to forcefully give it a try. Otherwise, if severe consequences arose, it wouldn't be just simple regret—it would affect the great war between humanity and the evil absurdity, and the life and death of all beings on Earth.

"Mr. Qing Songzi, how confident are you?"

Xiao Mu suddenly began to speak, stopping Qing Songzi.

Qing Songzi laughed bitterly, "Mr. Mu, I do not have any confidence."

"In that case, let me give it a try."

Xiao Mu pondered before deciding.

"You?"

Qing Songzi turned back in surprise, looking at Xiao Mut.

Xiao Mu nodded and said, "If I do it, the result should be slightly better than Mr. Qing Songzi's. I cultivate the orthodox Taoist law of the mysterious gate. Even though Mr. Qing Songzi cultivates the top-notch thunder attribute inner power method, I'm afraid it's still incomparable to mine in terms of resisting the evil."

Upon hearing this, Qing Songzi looked relieved.

Xiao Mu was correct. Just in terms of resisting evil, the Inner Energy method, even the Thunder Attribute Inner Power Method, was not as good as the Taoist law, let alone what Xiao Mu was cultivating—the top-tier Taoist law.

"Mr. Mu, are you...confident?"

Qing Songzi was hesitant.

He was afraid that if Xiao Mu wasn't confident and forcefully intervened, it would result in the same consequences as Lei Yunzi's—Xiao Mu getting hurt.

"I do have some confidence."

Xiao Mu glanced at Lei Zhenzi then continued, "The Curse Blood Power released by the Blood Demon has merged with the coffin nail and the soul of the injured person."

"In order to pull out the coffin nail, one has to use Inner Energy, Dao Method Spiritual Energy, etc., to gradually eliminate the Curse Blood Power."

"The Blood Demon is more robust than us. To erase the Curse Blood Power it left behind may cause considerable consumption."

"Mr. Qing Songzi, I think, even if I can save people, I can only save one person at most."

Xiao Mu expressed his regret.

"It's good if we can save a person."

Upon hearing this, Qing Songzi's eyes lit up, "Mr. Mu, as long as you save any one of them, we can extract the Blood Demon's information, and by doing so, track down the Blood Demon."

Xiao Mu responded, "If that's the case, Mr. Qing Songzi, you should make the decision. Out of the three, who should be saved first?"

Qing Songzi's gaze swept across the three injured individuals before quickly making a decision, "Lei Zhenzi is the most robust; saving him first would provide the most significant assistance. Besides, as the leader, out of the three, he should have the most information."

"Let's save Lei Zhenzi first. Mr. Mu, I count on you!"

"No need for courtesy! I'll do my best."

Xiao Mu walked over to Lei Zhenzi.

Qing Songzi quickly retreated, fearing they might affect Xiao Mu's rescue.

Xiao Mu took a deep breath, slowly placing his palm on the coffin nail on Lei Zhenzi's forehead.

Immediately, a surge of evil power emanated from the coffin nail, repelling Xiao MU's palm such that he was unable to rest his hand.

Xiao Mu took another deep breath, channeling his purified Dao Method Spiritual Energy through his palm directly into Lei Zhenzi's forehead.

Sizzle!

The moment this Dao Method Spiritual Energy touched the evil force, a violent reaction occurred—they began devouring and purifying each other.

True to its name, the Blood Demon's Curse Blood Power was potent. With the enhancement of the coffin nails moved from the Ancient Coffin and the absorbed Soul Spirit, violent resistance quickly emerged. Gushing Curse Blood Power elicited a sharp glare from Lei Zhenzi's body, ruthlessly attacking Xiao Mu's Dao Method Spiritual Energy.

The glare intended to forcefully break through the Dao Method Spiritual Energy Xiao Mu was channeling into Lei Zhenzi's body—in order to inflict wounds onto Xiao Mu, similar to what befell Lei Yunzi.

"Disperse!"

Xiao Mu loudly shouted, channeling even more Dao Method Spiritual Energy into Lei Zhenzi, creating another glare in an attempt to suppress the Curse Blood Power erupting from Lei Zhenzi's body.

Even though the Curse Blood Power was mighty, it was limited in that it would decrease on consumption. With no supplement, it was progressively worn down by Xiao Mu's Dao Method Spiritual Energy.

Relief gradually appeared on Xiao Mu's face. With the elimination of the Curse Blood Power, he took a deep breath, slowly lifted his palm from Lei Zhenzi's forehead and retreated. He sat on the ground and began to recover.

Even though the battle didn't last long, for him, it was equivalent to going through a tough battle.

"Uh...mm!"

With Xiao Mu's withdrawal, the coffin nail from Lei Zhenzi's forehead automatically popped out as he groaned and opened his eyes.

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