Lu Xuan frowned. “Don’t be nervous, I won’t harm your physical bodies!”
As his voice faded, Lu Xuan’s massive hand descended. A terrifying, boundless power surged forth like a tide, and brilliant Dao patterns manifested wildly. Across the land, the fleeing Great Demons cried out in agony as they collapsed. Boom! Boom! Boom! Their spiritual essences were annihilated, yet their physical bodies remained perfectly intact.
Lu Xuan effortlessly collected the Great Demon carcasses, one after another, into his storage ring.
Within the Demon Court’s Minor World, countless Great Demons watched this scene, their faces turning incredibly grim. Roars of fury erupted. “White Robe! You court death!”
“The next Heaven and Earth Change will be the day of your demise!”
The three Supreme Bloodline Old Ancestors—Tian Nu, Lü Yun, and Feng Wanshan—stood united at the exit of their Minor World. If not for the incomplete Heaven and Earth Change, they would have already stepped out to annihilate Lu Xuan!
Lu Xuan casually picked at his ear. “I’ve heard those threats too many times.” He waved dismissively. “See you later.”
With a thought, Lu Xuan activated Spatial Array Patterns, instantly teleporting away with the numerous Great Demon carcasses.
Watching Lu Xuan’s retreating figure, the Demon Court members’ eyes burned with fury. They gnashed their teeth, snarling, “If we don’t avenge this, we’ll have no face to meet our three Supreme Old Ancestors!”
***
Meanwhile, Lu Xuan returned to the Grand Dao Sect.
The Great Demon spiritual meat stew was already simmering. Ji Fuyao and Ye Chen skillfully carved and arranged the meat onto platters. This time, the entire Grand Dao Sect would partake!
Immediately, brilliant Dao patterns circulated around everyone present. A vast power flowed into their bodies, and their cultivation foundations surged. The Sect Master looked at the Sword Peak Peak Master and the others, chuckling self-deprecatingly. “It seems this Sect Master should step down. You’ve all Attained Emperor, and I’m still just a Quasi-Emperor.”
The Sword Peak Peak Master replied, “Senior Sister Fuyao and Junior Brother Ye Chen have also Attained Emperor.”
The Sect Master was speechless.
Dao Yuan Old Ancestor looked at the now incredibly massive Azure Mystery Peak, asking, “Is there a formation laid by Daoist Friend on this Azure Mystery Peak?”
Lu Xuan nodded faintly. Actually, this was all Chen Changsheng’s doing, he thought. The others sighed with emotion. “Indeed, Azure Mystery Peak bought us precious time.”
Lu Xuan thought to himself, If I hadn’t shown up, this Azure Mystery Peak would have simply packed up the entire Grand Dao Sect and made a run for it. The True Nomad Plan, indeed!
The Sect Master then asked curiously, “Senior White Robe, how are you able to fully activate the Grand Dao Bell?”
Everyone turned to Lu Xuan. This supreme treasure had not been fully activated by anyone since the founder, Dao Yi, disappeared.
Lu Xuan quickly clarified, “Let me say it again, I am not the founder Dao Yi. I have no connection to him whatsoever.”
Everyone was silent for a moment.
Dao Yuan Old Ancestor gazed into the void. “I wonder if the founder Dao Yi will appear when the Supreme Path opens this era?”
The Sect Master said excitedly, “Perhaps at this very moment, the founder is secretly plotting for our sect’s Supreme Fruit Position somewhere?”
Lu Xuan remained silent. He didn’t want to burst their bubble. Everyone believed the founder was cooking up something grand, but it was more likely he’d just make a big mess. According to Xiao Qing, when Liu Ruyan’s sword strike cleaved at founder Dao Yi, his obsession split, but his true self still deeply loved Liu Ruyan. If his true body wasn’t dead, he would surely appear if a great war erupted between the Grand Dao Sect and the Supreme Profound Sect. However, Lu Xuan decided not to tell the Old Ancestors any of this for now. They wouldn’t believe him anyway.
Not long after, Lu Xuan finished his meal. He then took out more Great Demon carcasses from his storage ring and handed them to Dao Yuan Old Ancestor and the others. “Old Ancestors, you can divide these among yourselves.”
Everyone was stunned. So many Great Demon carcasses! Many of them were Half-step Supremes and One-rotation Quasi-Dao Supremes! Had he plundered the entire Demon Court?
Lu Xuan smiled, then led Ye Chen and Ji Fuyao back to Azure Mystery Peak. With a thought, Azure Mystery Peak returned to its original state.
Divine radiance flickered in Ji Fuyao’s eyes, and that familiar feeling welled up in her heart. We’re back. The feeling of home.
Lu Xuan smiled. “You’ve both Attained Emperor now, but you’re still too weak. Next, I will help you step into the Half-step Supreme realm before the Supreme Path opens.”
Ji Fuyao and Ye Chen exchanged a look, utterly shocked. Half-step Supreme! This was simply unbelievable! The two immediately returned to their cave dwellings to begin cultivating.
Lu Xuan also returned to his Xuan-ice bed and comfortably lay down. The System’s voice sounded in his ear.
“Ding! Eldest disciple Ji Fuyao’s cultivation is increasing! Synchronizing!”
“Ding! Second disciple Ye Chen’s cultivation is increasing! Synchronizing!”
As the voices faded, a pure surge of cultivation foundation poured into his body. The familiar tingling sensation returned.
Moments later, another System notification appeared.
“Ding! Congratulations to host for completing the Grand Dao Sect Protection mission! Rewards are being distributed!”
“Congratulations to host for receiving a large amount of cultivation foundation!”
“Congratulations to host for receiving a One-rotation Quasi-Dao Supreme Experience Card!”
“Congratulations to host for receiving a Two-rotation Quasi-Dao Supreme Experience Card.”
“Congratulations to host for receiving a Quasi-Dao Supreme Spirit Weapon, Heaven Origin Furnace!”
With the notifications, Lu Xuan’s cultivation surged! He was now just one step away from Eight-star Great Emperor!
“Two experience cards this time, not bad.”
Next, Lu Xuan took out an ancient iron furnace. Dao Rhyme flowed around it, inscribed with dense Dao patterns, and it contained a rich Rule Power. Lu Xuan said faintly, “The Dao Profound Iron Pot should probably retire now.” With this Heaven Origin Furnace, Ji Fuyao and Ye Chen could absorb more Rule Power. A moment later, he put away the Heaven Origin Furnace. He suddenly remembered he still had a Great Emperor carcass prepared for Yao Old. Forget it, since I’m already lying down, I’ll deal with it tomorrow, he thought. He had been busy in the Bronze Ancient Palace for six months; it was time to rest. Even a donkey on a production team wouldn’t be this tired.
***
In the Yao Family.
The entire Yao Family was in an uproar as their members returned laden with treasures. The quantity of Star Stones obtained from the Bronze Ancient Palace this era was several times greater than in previous epochs. There were also numerous heaven-defying opportunities, including Three-rotation Quasi-Dao Supreme tier opportunities, Quasi-Dao Spirit Weapons, and vast amounts of spirit herbs.
Their harvest was immense!
Everyone reported the news to Old Ancestor Yao Chen, who was still in slumber within the great tomb. A wisp of Yao Chen’s divine soul appeared, stating, “Reward them!” Yao Chen was the Yao Family’s sole Three-rotation Quasi-Dao Supreme, having endured countless ages, relying on massive amounts of pills to forcibly extend his life. He was very satisfied with the large quantity of Star Stones obtained this time.
Yao Chen asked, “Who were the ones who went to the Bronze Ancient Palace this time?”
Everyone knelt. Yao Chen swept his gaze over them. The Old Ancestors who had gone to the Bronze Ancient Palace this time were primarily from the Saint Son’s Lineage. Only a handful were from Ye Chen’s mother, Yao Liuli’s, lineage. This was because, over the years, the Saint Daughter’s Lineage had been suppressed, and the Saint Son’s Lineage held absolute dominance in the Yao Family.
Yao Chen asked, “Do you remember anything about the Bronze Ancient Palace?”
Everyone shook their heads. “We’ve forgotten.”
Yao Chen nodded. “That’s normal. The Bronze Ancient Palace contains Rule Power, and the memories of all below Supreme are erased.”
Yao Baili frowned. Although he couldn’t remember anything, he felt certain that Peak Master Lu had helped the Yao Family. Otherwise, how could the Yao Family have obtained so many Star Stones and countless heaven-defying opportunities? He had already investigated in secret.
Coincidentally, Cangmu Academy, Danxiang Sect, the Ancient Wang Family, and other forces had also reaped considerable rewards. These forces had no conflicts with the Grand Dao Sect!
There could only be one truth!
Everything the Yao Family had gained was thanks to Lu Xuan!
Just then, Yao Feng, an Old Ancestor from the Yao Family’s Saint Son’s Lineage, knelt and declared, “To our founder, our Yao Family’s sole goal now is to assist our founder in Attaining Supreme Fruit Position.”
“I propose integrating all the Yao Family’s branch lineages!”
“With our Saint Son’s Lineage as the main body, we shall merge all other branches. From this day forward, there will be no more branches. The Yao Family will have only one lineage! Only one voice!”
“We must abolish the Saint Daughter Yao Liuli’s lineage and merge it into ours.”