“Senior,” Ye Chen began, his voice respectful, “my Master possesses heaven-reaching methods; he can easily resolve the Eerie Power and Ominous Power within you. If it's convenient, you could come with me to find him.”
Xuanji Holy Lord’s beautiful eyes furrowed slightly. “Lu Xuan?”
“No need.”
Ye Chen was slightly taken aback. He hadn't expected Xuanji Holy Lord to refuse. But on second thought, it was understandable. An existence like Xuanji Holy Lord wouldn't easily get entangled in others’ karma.
Moments later, Ye Chen and Ji Fuyao departed.
Liu Xuan whispered, “I finally met the legendary Xuanji Holy Lord. Just a glimpse of her back was like a painting. No wonder she’s hailed as the most beautiful woman of the Ancient Epoch.”
Ye Chen smiled. “Indeed. But this senior is a bit aloof.”
Ji Fuyao’s eyes gleamed. “Xuanji Holy Lord has cultivated in seclusion within the Ancient Desolate Forbidden Zone for endless years. Perhaps her heart has long let go of worldly affairs, focusing solely on Attaining Dao Supreme. Time changes a person.”
Ye Chen nodded. “I just noticed that Xuanji Holy Lord’s realm is still Seven-star Great Emperor. I wonder if she’s hit a bottleneck? It’s a pity she’s unwilling to seek Master’s help.”
Ji Fuyao’s gaze was profound. “In the unseen, destiny is fixed. If there’s a connection, perhaps Master will intervene.”
***
In the Southern Wilds, the Demon Lord had already issued a decree, ordering the Demon Court to dispatch its powerful cultivators to bloodbath the Grand Dao Sect.
Instantly, within the Demon Court’s minor world, a wave of exhilaration swept through the numerous great demons. The Demon Court had suffered catastrophic losses this time; how could they possibly tolerate it?
Although the Heaven and Earth Change hadn't fully manifested, allowing only One-rotation Quasi-Dao Supremes to emerge, their sheer number of powerful cultivators far surpassed that of the Grand Dao Sect!
The Grand Dao Sect must pay with blood!
“Boom!”
A colossal rift tore open in the Demon Court’s minor world, unleashing an absolutely terrifying torrent of power. Demonic energy surged forth, vast as an ocean.
There were six One-rotation Quasi-Dao Supremes! Over ten Half-step Supremes! And dozens of Nine-star Emperor Realm cultivators!
Leading them was a Titan Ape, its body immense, standing between heaven and earth like a towering pillar. Its fur was luxuriant, shimmering with brilliant Dao Rhyme. The blood of the contemporary Demon Lord flowed within him; he was its nineteenth son, Moshan.
This time, the Demon Court’s operation was under his command.
The great ape Moshan’s expression was icy. Hot air spewed from his massive nostrils as he pointed directly towards the Grand Dao Sect and roared, “Depart!”
“Yes, Lord!”
Numerous great demons summoned their Ancient War Chariots and activated them. Several massive Ancient War Chariots streaked across the void, tearing through the sky and leaving trails of divine rainbows in their wake.
On the other side, the Holy Alliance’s three major forces also decided to act. This marked their first true cooperation in history.
From the Cold Race’s direction, a man in an ice-blue robe stepped out of the void, followed by several Cold Race Old Ancestors. Their auras were profound, like ancient frozen mountains. As soon as they appeared in the void, an icy Dao condensed in the air, the surroundings froze, and the temperature plummeted.
From the Blood Spirit Race’s direction, several massive blood pools abruptly materialized in the void. They surged like an ocean, turning even the sky blood-red!
From the Witch Race’s direction, several black-robed Old Ancestors appeared. Their faces were obscured, but their bodies radiated an incredibly Eerie Power, distorting the surrounding space.
The Cold Race Old Ancestor’s face was like frost. “This time, let all cultivators below One-rotation Quasi-Dao Supreme in the Grand Dao Sect perish!”
The numerous powerful cultivators of the Witch Race cackled. “Let them taste our race’s pleasant torture!”
Not long after, the Holy Alliance’s three major forces also departed. Divine rainbows surged, tearing through the sky!
In another direction, powerful cultivators from Dark Shadow Island also set out. Unlike the Holy Alliance and Demon Court, they didn’t act ostentatiously, choosing to travel hidden in the void.
Several Dark Shadow Monarchs had already given their instructions. “This time, turn the Grand Dao Sect into a living hell!”
This operation was led by powerful cultivators under the “Eight Killers” Dark Shadow Monarch. In the past, they had never failed!
Deep in the void, these powerful cultivators moved through the clouds, their killing intent barely concealed. “A’Ke, we’ve come to avenge you!”
***
Soon, as the Demon Court and the Holy Alliance’s three major forces swept across All Prefectures, numerous Human Cultivator factions were instantly alarmed. Terrifying! So many powerful cultivators were going to besiege the Grand Dao Sect!
Human Cultivators across All Prefectures watched the divine rainbows in the void, their hearts churning with monstrous waves. These auras were too terrifying! The Demon Court alone could heavily wound the Grand Dao Sect! Not to mention the Holy Alliance’s three major forces!
The Grand Dao Sect is in peril! This time, the Southern Wilds is truly about to change! Will the Grand Dao Sect, which has stood firm in the Southern Wilds for countless epochs, finally fall today?
Everyone felt utterly shocked. “Quick, send a message to the Grand Dao Sect!”
“So many Quasi-Dao Supremes, the Grand Dao Sect’s foundation probably won’t last long!”
“The Grand Dao Sect is finished!”
“…”
Not long after, news reached the Grand Dao Sect through the Human Cultivator merchant guild at the fastest possible speed. The entire Grand Dao Sect was alarmed.
“Boom! Boom! Boom!”
From numerous spirit peaks, brilliant divine radiance surged, soaring into the sky. From hidden areas, the Old Ancestors of the ‘Cang,’ ‘Tian,’ ‘Xuan,’ and ‘Dao’ lineages all emerged. Old Ancestors who were still slumbering in ancient tombs were awakened! Instantly, terrifying auras surged between heaven and earth. The oppressive power of One-rotation Quasi-Dao Supremes and Half-step Supremes was vast as an abyss, filling the world. The Dao Rhyme of the Grand Dao Scripture circulated. For tens of thousands of miles around the Grand Dao Sect, everything was covered by the Dao patterns of the numerous Old Ancestors.
Numerous elders and disciples all came out. Fear was etched on their faces! This was probably the strongest enemy the Grand Dao Sect had faced in tens of thousands of years! Over ten Quasi-Dao Supremes! Dozens of Half-step Supremes! And numerous Nine-star Emperor Realm cultivators! Too terrifying!
They looked up at the void. The Grand Dao Sect only had three One-rotation Quasi-Dao Supremes! Less than ten Half-step Supremes! And these Old Ancestors looked withered, not in their peak condition! They had no advantage whatsoever!
From the ‘Dao’ lineage, led by Dao Yuan Old Ancestor, he wore a grey robe, already tainted with heavy signs of age and death, his hair completely white. He stood atop the Grand Dao Hall, his expression incredibly solemn. He flicked his sleeve, beginning to issue orders. “The enemy will arrive soon! Activate the Protective Sect Array!”
“Dao Feng Old Ancestor, defend the east! Dao Shan Old Ancestor, defend the west…”
“All spirit peaks, activate your defensive arrays too!”
His voice fell like thunder! Instantly, numerous Old Ancestors rose into the air, flying towards their respective array nodes. On numerous spirit peaks, light shone brightly, like a galaxy descending, radiant and resplendent. Only Azure Mystery Peak remained completely still, appearing utterly unremarkable.
The entire Grand Dao Sect was on high alert! This would be a bitter battle!
Several hours later, the Grand Dao Bell suddenly rang. “Dong!” “Dong dong dong!” The urgent bell tolls, like thunder, almost pierced everyone’s eardrums. This was the bell signaling the enemy’s arrival!
Just then. “Boom!” “Crack!” The void tore open, space distorted! An Ancient War Chariot burst forth from the spatial rift, with several great demons standing upon it, their faces filled with endless killing intent. “Today, we bloodbath the Grand Dao Sect!”