“Damn that Lu Xuan! Dark Shadow Island will never let this go!”
Xiao Zheng’s robes billowed, Dao Rhyme flowing around him. He stood within a dilapidated Outer World Palace, his face contorted with extreme rage. This time, even his capable general, Xiao Chen, had been killed! Only the Half-step Supremes who hadn’t yet joined the encirclement of Lu Xuan had survived!
Xiao Zheng had already activated a Supreme Secret Art, transferring all remaining forces to this Outer World Palace. Here, Supreme Dao Patterns carved by Dark Shadow Island’s ancient Supreme Ancestors would serve as their permanent base for future incursions!
Xiao Zheng, his face contorted with fury, turned to another Dark Shadow Monarch beside him. “Ever since Xiao Ke’s death, Dark Shadow Island has suffered nothing but losses at the hands of the Grand Dao Sect.”
“If not for the Heavenly Dao Killing Intent,” the other replied, “Dark Shadow Island would have emerged long ago. The Grand Dao Sect would be crushed with a flick of our fingers!”
Xiao Zheng clenched his fists. Even with his countless eons of experience, the loss of several Half-step Supremes was unbearable. He gnashed his teeth in rage. “We must kill Lu Xuan here! Otherwise, once we enter the Bronze Ancient Palace, our memories will be wiped clean!”
“Indeed!” another Dark Shadow Monarch declared. “Everyone from the Grand Dao Sect must die!”
The two immediately set off, simultaneously sending a message to the other two Quasi-Dao Supremes outside the palace: they were going to kill Lu Xuan!
Boom!
Xiao Zheng, cloaked in black, merged with the obscure starry sky like a phantom, traversing the void with overwhelming killing intent.
***
At the Supreme Profound Sect’s encampment.
Yetian, clad in purple, stood atop a majestic peak, endless Dao Patterns swirling beneath his feet. With a flick of his sleeve, a grave expression settled on his face. “Thankfully, our Supreme Profound Sect’s people hadn’t yet joined the encirclement of Lu Xuan!”
Behind him, several other Old Ancestors shivered, still reeling from shock. They had already heard of Lu Xuan’s rampage in the Outer Starry Sky, where several major powers from the Demon Court, Blood Spirit Race, and Silent Destruction Sect had suffered catastrophic losses.
Nevertheless, the Supreme Profound Sect had already transferred all their Half-step Supremes from the Outer Starry Sky to the Inner Starry Sky. Based on their understanding of Lu Xuan, he would likely ‘clear the area’ of the Outer Starry Sky again.
Yetian’s gaze was profound. This time, they had used both Supreme Profound Sect and Grand Dao Sect Yin Soldiers to collect a considerable number of Star Stones – a worthwhile trip indeed.
“These Star Stones,” the other Old Ancestors remarked, “are enough for us to bathe in the power of the starry sky on the Supreme Path and advance a considerable distance.”
Yetian, his expression serious, declared, “It’s not enough.”
A moment of silence.
Then, Yetian made a decision. “Although Lu Xuan didn’t annihilate our sect’s Half-step Supremes this time, we cannot simply stand by and watch. Our Ancestor once warned of great apprehension regarding the Grand Dao Sect in this epoch.”
“I have a premonition that if Lu Xuan isn’t killed, we will face a formidable enemy in the Southern Wilds’ Supreme Path contention. This time, it’s best to eliminate this anomaly, Lu Xuan, within the Bronze Ancient Palace.”
The other Old Ancestors pondered for a moment. “What you say is true. The Grand Dao Sect intends to re-enter the world in this era, and we are destined for a confrontation. It’s best to eliminate them beforehand, to avoid future complications.”
The Supreme Profound Sect was also preparing to act!
During this time, Yetian had even broken through to Two-rotation Quasi-Dao Supreme. He was now brimming with confidence. “In this starry sky, I am invincible!”
The Supreme Profound Sect began contacting other major powers! Soon, numerous factions within the Inner Starry Sky immediately formed an alliance. Lu Xuan had truly incurred the wrath of the masses!
***
Meanwhile, within the Demon Court, the Pig-headed Great Emperor Zhu Xiong was red-faced with fury, stomping his foot and shattering the mountain peak beneath him. He had encountered Lu Xuan even before the Heaven and Earth Change began. That day, Lu Xuan annihilated the Demon Hall and even urinated on the Demon Lord’s statue. Zhu Xiong had wanted nothing more than to invade the Demon Court’s small world and kill Lu Xuan then and there.
Three months had passed, and Lu Xuan was still ‘bouncing around’! Furthermore, countless members of his Giant Pig Race, from Great Emperors to Half-step Supremes, had died at Lu Xuan’s hands. What he found most unbearable was that his entire race had been eaten by Lu Xuan.
At this moment, all One-rotation Quasi-Dao Supremes of the Demon Court had gathered. This was a grand domain, where three statues of Demon Supremes were worshipped. The first was the Titan Giant Ape Supreme, standing tall between heaven and earth, radiating unparalleled dominance, his hands seemingly propping up the sky. In the center was the Giant Insect Supreme, its serpentine body stretching for a thousand miles, with thousands of legs, resembling a mountain range. To the far right was a Xuan Turtle, its shell thick and ancient, as if carrying an entire continent – this was the Demon Court’s other Supreme, the Xuan Turtle Supreme.
Beneath the statues, Dao Patterns surged.
A Xuan Turtle elder, leaning on a staff, slowly emerged. His grey robe billowed, his long white beard fluttering. Though his body was withered, his spirit was vigorous. This was none other than Feng Tianxiao, the leader of the Xuan Turtle Race for this expedition.
Demon General Zhu Xiong bowed to Feng Tianxiao. “Senior Feng, congratulations on breaking through to Two-rotation Quasi-Dao Supreme.”
Feng Tianxiao chuckled. “You flatter me! I spent countless eons, and it was only by chance, gaining an opportunity in the starry sky, that I managed to reach the Two-rotation realm.”
“With Senior Feng here,” Zhu Xiong declared, “our Demon Court will be unstoppable!”
Feng Tianxiao nodded. “I will naturally do my utmost for the Demon Court.” He had originally been in secluded cultivation, but upon hearing that the Demon Court had been heavily damaged by Lu Xuan, he immediately emerged to capture and kill him. His body also flowed with Supreme Bloodline, though the Xuan Turtle Race’s talent lay in defense. Back then, the Xuan Turtle Old Ancestor had single-handedly battled numerous Quasi-Dao Supremes on the Supreme Path, blocking their way. Even with their combined efforts, the Quasi-Dao Supremes couldn’t shake the Xuan Turtle Old Ancestor. Ultimately, their qi and blood withered, leaving them unable to fight, and the Xuan Turtle Old Ancestor ascended to the peak of the Supreme Path, attaining Supreme status!
With Feng Tianxiao’s arrival today, the Demon Court’s confidence surged! A Two-rotation Quasi-Dao Supreme here could sweep across this starry sky!
Yetian chuckled. “Senior Feng, let us depart. This time, we will first eliminate Lu Xuan and his group, then lock down the starry sky. The Demon Court can then monopolize the starry sky’s opportunities.”
Feng Tianxiao nodded. “It should be so.”
Soon, the Demon Court forces split into two waves, charging directly towards Lu Xuan.
At the same time, the Blood Spirit Race, Cold Race, and other factions were also brimming with murderous intent. They had initially believed that the combined forces in the Outer Starry Sky would easily ‘bathe Lu Xuan and Xuan Shang Old Ancestor in blood.’ Instead, they had been slaughtered! If they had known, they would have acted sooner! Swiftly, they put their search for opportunities on hold and all charged towards the Outer Starry Sky.
***
In the Outer Starry Sky. Lu Xuan and Chen Changsheng, along with the others, sat gathered, enjoying the great demon spirit meat.
Xuan Shang Old Ancestor and the others continuously praised, feeling incredibly fortunate to be with Lu Xuan. This was the first time in their lives they had eaten Half-step Supreme-tier great demon meat! It had to be said, this Half-step Supreme-tier spirit meat was a great tonic for them, especially since Chen Changsheng had added three Heavenly Treasures. Dao Rhyme flowed within it, brimming with spiritual energy.
Lu Xuan asked, “Besides the inheritances of Outer World factions, what other opportunities are there in this starry sky?”
Xuan Shang Old Ancestor took out a crystalline stone and said, “The most important thing is to find this kind of stone, called a Star Stone.”
A Star Stone! Lu Xuan took the Star Stone, examining it carefully. The Star Stone was about half the size of a palm, shimmering with a faint divine radiance. It contained a rich, Outer World power that, if carefully perceived, was somewhat similar to the desolate power in the surrounding starry sky.
Xuan Shang Old Ancestor explained, “This Star Stone is an essential item for the Supreme Path. Whether one can go far on the Supreme Path, this item is extremely important.”
Lu Xuan tossed the Star Stone back to Xuan Shang Old Ancestor. “Old Ancestor, you all have also stepped onto the Supreme Path?”