The three exchanged glances, deciding they couldn't just watch any longer.
If they waited any longer, the Scarlet Flame Demon would be killed by this woman, and they wouldn't fare well!
"Attack, kill her!"
The leader gave the order, and the three also moved towards Ning Youci.
Cooperating with the Scarlet Flame Demon, the seven formed a pincer attack.
These three were no pushovers either, their attacks ruthless and aimed precisely at Ning Youci's weaknesses.
For a time, Ning Youci fell into a disadvantage under the combined assault of four demons and three humans.
Seeing this, Cui Jiang, who was on the side, couldn't stand idly by.
"I'll help you!"
With that, he drew his weapon, a great hammer, and charged into the fray.
He picked out the weakest of the three opponents, and the two began a back-and-forth battle.
This also gave Ning Youci a brief moment to breathe.
But this situation didn't last long.
After all, Cui Jiang was only at the Tongtian Realm.
Although he practiced a legacy from the Golden Ancient Palace, which boosted his strength,
he was facing opponents far superior in cultivation.
It was already impressive that he wasn't defeated in the first encounter.
As time went on, he began to show signs of weakening.
"You're losing it!"
Seeing his breath falter and his attacks weaken, Cui Jiang's opponent grinned triumphantly.
Before, he had doubted himself. It was one thing for Ning Youci to be strong, as she was a martial artist at the fifth level of the Heavenly King Realm.
But he never expected Cui Jiang to be so powerful as well.
Facing him, he hadn't been at a disadvantage at all.
In fact, several times, he had been subtly suppressed by Cui Jiang.
This made him feel humiliated.
Yet, he couldn't do anything about Cui Jiang.
But now, he had finally found an opening.
"Die!"
He roared, unleashing a punch that landed squarely on Cui Jiang's chest.
"Puff!"
The immense force sent Cui Jiang flying backward.
A mouthful of blood sprayed from his lips, and he was severely injured.
Immediately after, the martial artist intended to follow up and finish Cui Jiang off.
"Senior Brother Cui!"
Ning Youci turned and saw this, crying out in concern.
Then, with a wave of her hand, the Golden Ancient Palace flew above Cui Jiang.
A flash of golden light blocked the fatal blow.
Seeing this, the martial artist's greed intensified.
He was desperate to get his hands on the Golden Ancient Palace.
Meanwhile, Ning Youci, distracted by Cui Jiang, was caught off guard. The Scarlet Flame Demon closed in from behind and clawed at her,
leaving several bloody gashes on Ning Youci's back.
The flame poison carried by the Scarlet Flame Demon also infiltrated Ning Youci's bloodstream.
In an instant, Ning Youci's aura weakened.
Seeing this, Cui Jiang was filled with worry.
But now, severely wounded, he could do nothing but watch.
"Your Highness, when will you return?"
He murmured to himself.
Now, only Xu Chuan's return could turn the tide.
These insignificant insects were no match for Xu Chuan.
The martial artist who had attacked Cui Jiang, unable to break through the Golden Ancient Palace's defenses, had to give up.
He rejoined the group surrounding Ning Youci.
"Heh heh, little lady, weren't you quite arrogant just now?"
"What about now?"
"After being poisoned by the flame, you can only be at our mercy today!"
"See who's stronger, me or your lover, Xu Chuan?"
The leading martial artist, seeing that the advantage had shifted back to their side, resumed his taunts.
"You lot, dare to compare yourselves to Senior Brother Xu?"
"Have you even looked in the mirror?"
Ning Youci's expression was cold, and she faced the danger without fear.
She mocked them directly and without hesitation.
"Good, good, good!"
"I'd like to see if your mouth is still as tough later!"
Ning Youci's words completely broke the leader's composure.
Anger surged within him, and he roared,
"Attack, capture her alive!"
As the words fell, the four demons and three humans attacked again.
Ning Youci was well aware of her current predicament and didn't dare to be careless.
She drew her bow again, and an arrow condensed from Taiyin power appeared on the string.
It was only because she possessed the Taiyin Divine Physique that she could prevent the flame poison from spreading within her body.
Otherwise, she would have lost all her cultivation by now and been at their mercy.
"Spread out, she only has one arrow!"
After the previous battle, the three had figured out Ning Youci's fighting style.
Under his command, the four demons and three humans immediately dispersed.
Just as he was smugly thinking that no matter how strong Ning Youci's arrow was, it couldn't hit seven targets at once,
he witnessed a scene he would never forget.
The arrow, condensed from Taiyin power, split into seven the moment it was shot.
And each of them was no weaker than before.
These seven arrows seemed to have eyes, locking onto the four humans and three demons.
No matter where they hid, an arrow followed behind them.
Sensing the potent energy within the arrows, none dared to stop.
If they stopped, the threat of death would descend instantly.
"What's going on? Why does she still have such strength after being poisoned by the flame?"
Seeing the arrows closing in, the leader's eyes were bloodshot, and he couldn't help but question.
"We don't know, boss. Aren't these Scarlet Flame Demons under your control?"
The three almost argued over this matter.
But in the end, they couldn't figure anything out.
Whoosh!
The arrow accelerated again, finally catching up to one of the martial artists.
This was the one who had previously injured Cui Jiang with a punch.
Facing the overwhelming sense of impending death, fear surged within him.
"Brother, save me!"
He shouted, charging rapidly towards the leading martial artist, hoping for him to save his life.
However, the other party, seeing this, showed no regard for their brotherhood.
"Get lost, die if you have to!"
He actually turned and kicked the man away.
How ruthless!
"Ah!"
The flying martial artist slammed directly into the arrow.
Immediately, a terrifying fluctuation erupted, followed by a deafening explosion.
In his final moments, he glared venomously at the leading martial artist.
"I'll wait for you in hell!"
With those words, he completely exploded, like a brilliant firework.
Such a scene stunned the remaining two.
The leader also felt a lingering fear.
If he hadn't reacted quickly, his fate would have been no better.
He glanced back at the arrow behind him and made a decision.
"Scarlet Flame Demons, block them for me!"
He actually intended to use the remaining Scarlet Flame Demons as cannon fodder to block the arrows for him.
The Scarlet Flame Demons showed signs of struggle, but in the end, they couldn't escape his control.
The four Scarlet Flame Demons formed a demonic wall, shielding the two behind them.
"Boom, boom, boom!"
Six huge explosions rang out, and the dazzling silver light blinded everyone present.
The Scarlet Flame Demons let out mournful cries, as if bidding themselves farewell.
Finally, all the Scarlet Flame Demons perished under the arrows.
And the two hiding behind the Scarlet Flame Demons were not in good shape either.
They were covered in wounds, appearing severely injured.