The Giant Sword Elder pointed upwards with two fingers, and the huge sword behind him shot up into the sky, carrying a torrent of demonic Qi as it slashed towards the disciples of the Green Duckweed Sword Sect from another direction!
“Ah!”
Disciples of the Green Duckweed Sword Sect screamed one after another as they were annihilated by the giant sword.
The Giant Sword Elder was a Quasi-Emperor Realm Elder from the Demon Sects, his realm completely dominating the disciples of the Green Duckweed Sword Sect present.
With the formation broken, Lin Qingzhi no longer had other disciples supplying True Qi and was once again suppressed by Xiao Xiangdao.
“Die for me!”
Xiao Xiangdao’s face was ferocious, and to gain the power to defeat Lin Qingzhi, he had paid a huge price over the years.
“Is there really no other way?”
Facing the demonically possessed Xiao Xiangdao, Lin Qingzhi felt despair.
Suddenly, Lin Qingzhi’s chest grew warm, and the piece of withered wood he had obtained from the Immortal Ruins of the Divine Tree Immortal Emperor when he was young suddenly burst into a green light, enveloping Lin Qingzhi and the other surviving disciples of the Green Duckweed Sword Sect.
The next moment, Lin Qingzhi and the disciples of the Green Duckweed Sword Sect vanished from the spot.
“What?!”
Xiao Xiangdao had just managed to defeat Lin Qingzhi and was about to kill him when he suddenly found Lin Qingzhi and the disciples of the Green Duckweed Sword Sect disappearing from their place; his Blood Sword struck the ground below, creating a terrifying crack on the surface.
Not just Xiao Xiangdao, even the Giant Sword Elder was startled, his expression turned serious, “My Blood Realm has been breached by an unnamed divine artifact.”
He looked up at the sky, only to see a hole in the Blood Realm.
Xiao Xiangdao sheathed his Blood Sword, “Even if he hides in the Green Duckweed Sword Sect, I will destroy the Green Duckweed Sword Sect.”
The Giant Sword Elder also put away his divine artifact, “Xiao Xiangdao, you’ve just inherited the Great Demon’s legacy and your cultivation is not as advanced as mine. The Green Duckweed Sword Sect still has some experts. Wait until you reach the Immortal Emperor Realm, and then, along with our other Supreme Elders, we can deal with the trouble of the Green Duckweed Sword Sect.”
“I don’t need your lesson on that.”
Xiao Xiangdao seemed not to give even the Giant Sword Elder face.
The Giant Sword Elder’s face changed, this junior was truly rude.
However, Xiao Xiangdao had inherited the legacy of a Great Demon and held a high position within the Blood Sea Palace. He, as a Quasi-Emperor Realm Supreme Elder, could not do much to Xiao Xiangdao.
…
At the Green Duckweed Sword Sect, Lin Qingzhi led the heavily diminished disciples back to the sect.
An elder in a dark green Daoist robe, with a crane-like stature, long white beard hanging over his chest, stood with hands behind his back. After learning of what had happened, his tone carried a hint of anger, “Our Green Duckweed Sword Sect has been established for several tens of millions of years, with a storied reputation, carrying out justice on behalf of the heavens, and defeating demons with our swords. The Giant Sword Sect depended on us, and now they have encountered an unprovoked disaster. The entire sect, hundreds of thousands of people, have all perished. The Blood Sea Palace is provoking our Green Duckweed Sword Sect. From today onwards, if you encounter any demon chiefs of the Blood Sea Palace, you must slay them without mercy and eradicate the evil completely!”
All the Supreme Elders, Elders, and disciples of the Green Duckweed Sword Sect were solemn, seeing their usually amiable and gentle Sect Leader so angered for the first time, they unanimously echoed, “Yes.”
Lin Qingzhi subconsciously touched the unnamed piece of withered wood on his chest.
This piece of withered wood, despite being a Holy Artifact, was invulnerable to damage; it appeared to be a charred stick, but in reality, it must be a supreme divine artifact.
Only now did the unnamed withered wood show its divine powers.
“Li, such an upright person, if he knew his eldest disciple had fallen into the Demonic Dao, would be heartbroken and in pain.”
Lin Qingzhi thought of his master Lu Changsheng and Uncle Li Changye.
Xiao Xiangdao was once a Sword Dao genius of Mount Shu, second only to Lu Changsheng amongst the disciples, with the Spirit Sword Physique suitable for cultivating the Sword Dao. Yet, who would have thought that after reaching the Immortal Realm, Xiao Xiangdao would choose to join a Demon Sect like the Blood Sea Palace.
…
In the sacred land of Guanghan, in the back mountain, within one of the cave dwellings, Xia Ningxue was once again receiving power-infusing initiation from the ancestor.
Only by reaching the Immortal Emperor Realm would Xia Ningxue be able to leave the Holy Land and meet Lu Changsheng. Therefore, she cultivated diligently, and with the countless cultivation resources provided by the Holy Land of Guanghan, Xia Ningxue’s realm occasionally surpassed that of Lu Changsheng.
“Very good, you will be my most perfect creation,” said the old crone, looking at Xia Ningxue with satisfaction after transferring power, as if she saw the most perfect creation in the world.
Xia Ningxue’s Lingwa Holy Body, in the old crone’s long life, was among the most special constitutions she had ever seen.
“I won’t live much longer, so today I bestow upon you the strongest divine artifact I used in my youth. Its quality has surpassed even that of an Emperor Soldier.”
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The old crone’s left hand spread open, revealing a three-foot-long sword with a hilt that seemed like jade but wasn’t, its entirety a dark white color—the Immortal Sword appeared in her hand.
Space and time around the sword were distorted.
“This sword is named ‘Mo Xue,’ and it has followed me for countless years. Numerous Great Demons have perished under this sword.”
“Thank you, Ancestor.”
Xia Ningxue received the Mo Xue Sword, her two fingers brushed over the blade, and an indescribable coldness transmitted through it.
Xia Ningxue could feel the sharpness of this Divine Sword as if it could split heaven and earth.
The old woman’s eyes blazed with fervor, “You have already cultivated the Supreme Forgetting Emotion Art to the twelfth layer, only missing the last one to complete the great achievement.”
“Junior will definitely cultivate diligently and not disappoint Ancestor’s expectations. Junior takes her leave.”
Xia Ningxue paid her respects and took her leave.
After leaving the cave dwelling, Xia Ningxue took a deep breath, her heart full of worries.
Although she had received a supreme Immortal Sword, the letter from Lu Changsheng cautioned her to be more vigilant at all times.
“Lu, I will soon cultivate to the Immortal Emperor Realm, and then we can meet.”
Xia Ningxue invoked the Mo Xue Sword and returned to her own cave dwelling to continue her dedicated cultivation.
…
In the Kunlun Forbidden Land, Purple Void Palace, seventy-two Supreme Elders appeared out of thin air on their respective meditation mats.
The meditation mats in the Purple Void Palace were not all filled, indicating that some Supreme Elders were absent for various reasons.
In the middle were six mats, with the one at the very center receiving treatment like the moon surrounded by stars.
Five figures appeared on five of those central mats.
The seventy-two Supreme Elders spoke in unison, “We welcome the Five Elders.”
These five special Supreme Elders simply nodded slightly in acknowledgment.
An ethereal Daoist with divine presence appeared on the central meditation mat.
Upon his arrival, the laws of heaven and earth within the Purple Void Palace changed.
“We welcome Sect Leader.”
All present paid their respects reverently, bowing deeply.
The Saint Lord of Kunlun, a once-in-an-era genius from the same era as Lin Xuantong, had been ranked first on the Qilin Ranking.
His cultivation was such that he could connect with heaven itself.
“We gather today to discuss a matter of utmost importance—the two Holy Lands of Tai Hua and Yaochi have declared that a Demon Sect known as Blood Sea Palace has been frequently attacking their affiliated sects, even going as far as attacking the Tai Hua Holy Maiden.”
“Sect Leader, is a mere Demon Sect really such a challenge for the Tai Hua and Yaochi Holy Lands to deal with?”
“It is said that there are powers from the Demon Realm secretly supporting the Blood Sea Palace.”
“The Demon Realm…”
The Supreme Elders of the Kunlun Holy Land exchanged looks, and even the faces of the Kunlun Five Elders grew grave.
The strength of the Demon Realm was absurdly powerful, with the Demon Marshal ruling over it, a hundred thousand Great Demons serving as his generals, and countless Demon Chiefs as his soldiers; no Holy Land could stand against it.
“Have we clarified which powerhouse from the Demon Realm is secretly supporting the Blood Sea Palace?”
“We have not. Besides, it’s not only Tai Hua and Yaochi Holy Lands that are affected, but other sects like the Green Duckweed Sword Sect have also reported sightings of Blood Sea Palace. We, the Kunlun Forbidden Land, being one of the leaders of the Righteous Dao in the world, cannot remain indifferent to the movements of the Demon Realm.”
“What does Sect Leader propose we do?”
“At this time, all Holy Lands should put aside past grievances, each dispatch a team, eradicate the Blood Sea Palace, draw out the Demon Realm powerhouse behind it, and then I will take action to eliminate them. Since Blood Sea Palace is active around the Tai Hua and Yaochi region, the teams will converge at the Tai Hua Holy Land.”
“Sect Leader, who should lead our Kunlun Holy Land’s team?”
“Chongxu, you will lead the team.”
“Ah, this…”
Chongxu Daoist wished he could slap himself for speaking out of turn earlier.
The Blood Sea Palace was no ordinary Demon Sect, backed by powers of the Demon Realm, and it might even involve the Demon Marshal who ruled over the Demon Realm.
Though Chongxu Daoist was highly cultivated, if he encountered the Demon Marshal, it would pose a risk of martyrdom for him.
The Kunlun Holy Land issued invitations to all the other Holy Lands, which in turn responded promptly, each sending a team to the Tai Hua Holy Land to join forces in eradicating the Blood Sea Palace.
Otherwise, if the Demon Realm powers extended their claws into the Immortal Realm, all the Holy Lands would suffer.
The various Holy Lands also saw this mission as an opportunity for training, sending many young talents, with exceptional geniuses from the Qilin Ranking making their presence known.
