After Zhao Huai kills the Golden Scorpion Demon King with a sword, a luminescent image of a scorpion enters his body, causing his cultivation level to slowly rise.
But not by much. He's already in the Rebirth Realm, killing a demon from the Golden Core Realm is nothing but insignificant contribution.
The massive tide of beasts, as if receiving some command, slowly retreats.
Sand and dust rise into the sky as all the giant scorpions swiftly burrow back into the ground.
The strange birds flying in the sky also quickly depart, not forgetting to scrutinize Zhao Huai's outline before leaving.
All the iron-clad soldiers in the yellow sand reveal expressions of having just escaped death.
The disciples from the various sects too, regain their composure. Sheathing their swords, they help up the sword cultivator in the shabby crimson robe on their side. The cultivator gets up with the help of his sword and walks towards Zhao Huai, bending over to salute.