Chapter 138: Human Education's Second Thigh

Chapter 138: The Second Powerhouse of Renjiao

The wind howled through the mountains and forests, carrying the sound of rushing water from the valley.

The clouds in the sky were thick and oppressive, creating a desolate scene.

In the valley, the fighting was fierce.

The demon soldiers and human cultivators were locked in a bloody battle.

Although the human cultivators were fewer in number, their formation was tight and their attacks were coordinated, forcing the demon soldiers to retreat repeatedly.

At a glance, it seemed like the human side had the upper hand.

However, as the battle raged, the human cultivators’ formations began to loosen, and their movements became less precise.

This was a war of attrition, a battle of stamina.

The demon soldiers were like an endless tide, rushing forward without fear of death.

On the human side, whether it was physical strength, spiritual power, or mental fortitude, they were all rapidly being depleted.

Their opponents were not living beings but puppets made of corpses.

Even if their bodies were broken, as long as their core was intact, they could continue to fight.

In contrast, human cultivators, once injured, would lose their combat effectiveness.

Moreover, these demon soldiers had the power of the demons coursing through them, making their physical strength comparable to that of demons of the same level.

Their defenses were also exceptionally strong.

The battle continued, and the human cultivators suffered casualties.

The remaining cultivators fought with desperation, knowing that if they fell, their comrades behind them would face even greater pressure.

The human side’s defensive line was on the verge of collapsing.

The commander of the human cultivators was an old man with white hair and a stern expression. His name was Jiang Taifeng, and he was a direct disciple of Renjiao.

He held a long sword, its blade stained with blood, and roared continuously, leading his disciples to defend the line.

He understood that once this line was broken, the demon army would rush out of the valley and into the human world, causing immense devastation.

Jiang Taifeng knew that even if he sacrificed himself, he had to hold the line.

Suddenly, a dark figure descended from the sky, like a meteor.

The figure landed behind Jiang Taifeng, shaking the ground.

A terrifying aura emanated from the figure, causing both human and demon soldiers to stop their attacks and look in its direction.

It was a creature over three meters tall, covered in dark fur, with sharp claws and fangs. Its eyes glowed with a malevolent red light.

This was a high-level demon general.

Its presence significantly increased the pressure on the human side.

Jiang Taifeng's face turned grim. He knew that if this demon general joined the battle, their defense would crumble instantly.

He gritted his teeth, preparing to sacrifice himself to buy time for his disciples to retreat.

Just as the demon general was about to attack, a voice, as gentle as flowing water, echoed from the distance.

"Stop."

A figure slowly walked towards the valley, as if taking a leisurely stroll.

The figure was dressed in a simple blue robe, with a plain belt tied around their waist. They had long, black hair that reached their waist, casually draped over their shoulders.

Their face was delicate and beautiful, like a painting, with eyes as clear as autumn water.

This person seemed out of place in this bloody battlefield, like a pure lotus in a muddy swamp.

However, when this figure appeared, the demon general's body stiffened, and the red light in its eyes dimmed slightly.

An inexplicable fear emerged in its heart.

The demon general hesitated for a moment, then surprisingly, it did not attack. Instead, it took a step back, its body trembling slightly.

Jiang Taifeng and the other human cultivators were also stunned.

They looked at the approaching figure with disbelief.

Who was this person? Why did a powerful demon general show such fear?

The figure walked into the valley, seemingly unaffected by the surrounding carnage.

They stopped in front of the demon general, their gentle eyes looking directly at the creature.

"I told you to stop," the figure said softly, their voice carrying a strange power that resonated in everyone's hearts.

The demon general’s body trembled even more violently. It let out a low growl, seemingly struggling internally.

Then, under the astonished gaze of everyone, the demon general slowly lowered its head, as if submitting.

Jiang Taifeng and the others were utterly shocked.

This was a high-level demon general, a creature of immense power, yet it was submissive to this person.

Who was this person?

The figure reached out a hand, and gently placed it on the demon general’s head.

A soft light emanated from the figure’s hand, slowly spreading across the demon general’s body.

The dark fur on the demon general’s body gradually faded, and its body size began to shrink.

The red light in its eyes also disappeared, replaced by a dull, vacant look.

Finally, the demon general’s massive body shrunk to the size of an ordinary human, and its dark fur turned into rough, gray skin.

It had transformed back into a zombie.

The figure withdrew their hand and looked at the transformed demon general.

"Rest now," they said softly.

The zombie stood there blankly, as if it had lost its will to fight.

The figure then turned their gaze towards the remaining demon soldiers.

Their gentle eyes swept across the battlefield, and wherever their gaze fell, the demon soldiers stopped their attacks, their bodies becoming rigid.

The raging battle in the valley suddenly came to a halt.

The demon army, which had been unstoppable moments before, now stood frozen, as if time had stopped.

Jiang Taifeng and the human cultivators were dumbfounded.

They looked at the scene before them with utter disbelief.

One person, just one person, had stopped an entire army of demon soldiers.

Who was this person?

Jiang Taifeng, despite his surprise, quickly recognized the figure.

He had only seen a portrait of this person, but he knew who it was.

This was the second Da Tui of Renjiao, the one who had been in seclusion for countless years.

The second Da Tui of Renjiao, whose name was rumored to be Li Qinglian.

It was said that she had a celestial appearance and unparalleled strength, second only to the Renjiao Hierarch.

However, she had been in seclusion for many years, and few disciples of Renjiao had ever seen her.

Jiang Taifeng had only seen her portrait once, by chance.

He never expected to meet her here, in this crisis.

Jiang Taifeng quickly stepped forward, bowing respectfully.

"Disciple Jiang Taifeng, greets the second Da Tui!"

The other Renjiao disciples, hearing Jiang Taifeng's words, were also shocked.

They had heard of the second Da Tui, but had always thought it was just a legend.

Now, seeing her with their own eyes, and witnessing her incredible power, they were deeply moved.

They all bowed in respect.

"We greet the second Da Tui!"

Li Qinglian turned her head, her gentle eyes sweeping across the disciples.

She nodded slightly, her expression calm.

"No need for formalities," she said softly, her voice still as gentle as flowing water.

She then looked at the surrounding demon soldiers.

With a wave of her hand, a soft light spread out, enveloping all the demon soldiers.

The demon soldiers, who had been frozen in place, now slowly began to dissipate, turning into dust.

In just a few breaths, the entire army of demon soldiers disappeared, leaving only scattered dust on the ground.

The valley, moments before a scene of fierce battle, was now eerily quiet.

Only the human cultivators and the solitary figure of Li Qinglian remained.

Jiang Taifeng and the other disciples were speechless.

This was the power of the second Da Tui of Renjiao.

Effortlessly, she had resolved a crisis that had pushed them to the brink of collapse.

This was a power that far surpassed their imagination.

Li Qinglian looked at the stunned disciples, a faint smile appearing on her face.

"Let's go back," she said softly.

Jiang Taifeng and the others quickly recovered from their shock and bowed respectfully.

"As the second Da Tui commands!"

Under the leadership of Li Qinglian, the disciples of Renjiao left the valley.

As they walked out, Jiang Taifeng couldn't help but look back at the valley.

The scene of the fierce battle was still vivid in his mind, yet it was all over so quickly.

He knew that if it weren't for Li Qinglian's timely arrival, they would have been annihilated.

The second Da Tui of Renjiao was indeed as powerful as the legends said.

Perhaps, with her help, Renjiao could truly overcome the current crisis.

As they walked, Jiang Taifeng mustered the courage to ask, "Second Da Tui, why are you here?"

Li Qinglian turned her head, her gentle eyes looking at him.

"The Renjiao Hierarch sent me," she said softly. "He said that this is a difficult time for Renjiao, and that I should come out of seclusion and help."

Jiang Taifeng was surprised. He didn't expect the Renjiao Hierarch to send the second Da Tui.

He knew that the Renjiao Hierarch attached great importance to the second Da Tui, and would not easily let her leave her seclusion.

This showed how serious the current situation was for Renjiao.

"The Hierarch is wise," Jiang Taifeng said respectfully. "With the second Da Tui’s help, Renjiao will surely overcome this crisis."

Li Qinglian smiled faintly, but did not say anything.

She continued to walk, her footsteps light and graceful, as if she was not walking on rugged mountain paths but on flat ground.

The disciples followed her, their hearts filled with hope and awe.

They had seen the power of the second Da Tui, and they believed that with her leading them, they could face any challenge.

As they walked, Li Qinglian suddenly stopped.

She looked up at the sky, her gentle eyes seemingly seeing through the thick clouds.

"There are still many challenges ahead," she said softly, her voice carrying a hint of weariness.

"The demons are not the only threat."

Jiang Taifeng and the disciples looked at each other, their hearts sinking slightly.

If even the second Da Tui said that there were still many challenges, then the situation was indeed very grim.

However, they also felt a sense of determination.

With the second Da Tui by their side, they were not afraid.

They would face the challenges together, for Renjiao.

Li Qinglian retracted her gaze from the sky and continued to walk.

The disciples followed her, their backs straighter, their steps firmer.

The journey ahead was long and difficult, but they were ready to face it.

Because they had the second Da Tui of Renjiao leading them.

And in their hearts, they believed that Renjiao would eventually overcome this crisis and emerge stronger.

The future was uncertain, but as long as they stood together, they would not be defeated.

The story continues.