Interception! Old Ancestor Duanmu of the Myriad Poisons Sect

With the Demonic Sword completely suppressed, Bai Ye calmed his mind and carefully examined the Ancient Demon Sword in his hand.

The Demonic Sword was incomparably sharp and radiated a terrifying demonic might. If an ordinary person obtained this sword, they would likely be instantly controlled by the evil aura within it and become a sword slave.

If Bai Ye had not possessed considerable strength, as well as the supreme Orthodox Path divine artifact, the Demon Suppressing Divine Sword,

he would likely have been controlled by the evil aura within this Ancient Demon Sword as well.

"As expected of an Ancient Demon Sword. With such wickedness, there are few demonic artifacts in the world that can rival it."

Bai Ye waved the Ancient Demon Sword in his hand, his expression turning grave. "Most importantly, this Ancient Demon Sword can silently invade its wielder's body."

"By the time the wielder realizes it, they will likely have already become a sword slave."

"Fortunately, I have the Demon Suppressing Divine Sword. The Ancient Demon Sword cannot erode me. Otherwise, this really would be a troublesome demonic artifact."

This Ancient Demon Sword seemed much like the treasured Immortal-Slaying Sword within the Qingyun Sect.

Though its power was boundless, anyone who used it regularly would be eroded by the evil aura within the sword and unknowingly become a sword slave.

Over the past thousand years, the Immortal-Slaying Sword of the Qingyun Sect had slain countless Demonic Path experts for the Qingyun Sect, absorbing their blood aura and evil aura.

Though it had gained supreme slaughtering power, it could also be said to have become an utterly wicked divine sword, even more evil and terrifying than those so-called Demonic Path treasures.

Although the Ancient Demon Sword was not as terrifying as the Immortal-Slaying Sword, if it slew enough people, there was a good chance it would become like the Immortal-Slaying Sword.

"To others, this may be a sword of evil, but with the Demon Suppressing Divine Sword protecting me, evil aura cannot invade me. This Ancient Demon Sword is my finest divine weapon."

At that thought, Bai Ye looked at the Ancient Demon Sword in his hand, a faint smile appearing on his face.

Then Bai Ye put away the Ancient Demon Sword, mounted his sword, and flew directly toward Dazhu Peak.

All in all, this trip to Fenghui Peak had been quite rewarding.

Obtaining this Ancient Demon Sword had greatly enhanced his combat strength.

Meanwhile.

On the only route Bai Ye had to take back to Dazhu Peak, four figures appeared.

The four were shrouded in black robes, their faces obscured. Yet faint traces of bloodfiend evil aura emanated from their bodies, making it clear they were not members of the Qingyun Sect.

The Demonic Path!

Demonic Path cultivators had actually entered Qingyun Sect territory without a sound!

If the Qingyun Sect higher-ups learned of this, they would likely be furious beyond measure.

Their Qingyun Sect was known as the foremost sect of the Orthodox Path, yet Demonic Path cultivators had silently entered their territory. It was a blatant slap in the face.

"Elder Duanmu, aren't we only dealing with some junior from the Qingyun Sect this time?"

"Why have even you come?"

Suddenly, one black-robed man looked at the leading black-robed figure and asked in surprise.

At his words, the other two black-robed men also showed great astonishment.

Old Ancestor Duanmu was one of the four infamous top experts of their Myriad Poisons Sect.

This mission was merely to deal with a Qingyun Sect junior. The few of them were more than enough, yet they had not expected even Old Ancestor Duanmu to come.

"Hmph! Do not underestimate this younger generation of the Qingyun Sect, this young man named Bai Ye."

"In only five years since entering the sect, he defeated Fang Chao of Longshou Peak, who had cultivated for decades, and even mastered one of the Qingyun Sect's four great divine arts, the Divine Sword Lightning Control True Art."

Old Ancestor Duanmu's aged voice carried a trace of coldness.

"If such a genius is allowed to grow, he may become another figure like Daoxuan or Wan Jianyi."

"To ensure nothing goes wrong, the Sect Master sent me as well."

Hearing this, the eyes of the three men behind Old Ancestor Duanmu shifted slightly.

"Hmph! The Qingyun Sect truly produces powerful experts generation after generation. If this continues, will our Sacred Cult ever have a day of revival?"

"So what? As long as our Poison God Ancestor remains, our Myriad Poisons Sect will endure forever."

"This time, we must torture that little Qingyun Sect brat to death. The Qingyun Sect will surely rage to the heavens then. Hahahaha..."

The three spoke one after another, clearly convinced that this mission could not possibly fail.

Naturally.

This time, even Old Ancestor Duanmu, one of the four great elders of their Myriad Poisons Sect, had come.

Dealing with a Qingyun Sect junior would be effortless, wouldn't it?!

"Enough. Stop talking nonsense and conceal yourselves properly."

"This is the Qingyun Sect. If those old fellows in the Qingyun Sect discover us, we will die without a burial place."

Old Ancestor Duanmu warned coldly, "According to our information, that junior is about to arrive. Our task is to kill him as quickly as possible."

"Otherwise, if the Qingyun Sect higher-ups receive word, we will all be in serious trouble!"

At that, the expressions of the other three black-robed men changed slightly, and their voices turned solemn. "Yes!"

The auras of the four concealed themselves once more.

Time passed bit by bit.

After roughly a quarter of an hour, a flying immortal sword tore through the sky at high speed.

Bzzzz!

At that instant, Bai Ye's expression tightened atop the flying sword. The Demon Suppressing Divine Sword at his waist suddenly began to hum in warning.

Bai Ye halted, his gaze turning cold as he swept it over the surrounding mountains.

"Interesting. I never expected Demonic Path cultivators to dare intercept and kill me in Qingyun Sect territory."

Though the aura was extremely faint, Bai Ye could still sense wisps of bloodfiend aura within the mountains.

Combined with the Demon Suppressing Divine Sword at his waist continuously humming its warning, Bai Ye was completely certain that someone was lying in ambush here, intending to kill him.

At that thought, Bai Ye gave a cold smile and directly drew the Ancient Demon Sword.

The Demonic Sword left its sheath, and endless surging bloodfiend and slaughterous aura instantly flooded the world.

"Very well. This Demonic Sword has yet to taste blood. Today, I'll use you lot to sharpen its edge."

Bzzzz!

At this moment, the Demonic Sword in Bai Ye's hand hummed even more intensely, seeming exceptionally excited, even impatient.

"You sewer rats, why aren't you coming out? What are you waiting for?"

"You've got some nerve, daring to intercept and kill a Qingyun Sect disciple in Qingyun Sect territory?"

Bai Ye's voice resounded through the mountain range. His gaze was fixed firmly on a corner to the southwest as he swung the Demonic Sword in his hand. Terrifying Bloodfiend Sword Qi surged forth, transforming into a streak of bloodfiend light that shot directly toward it.

"You actually discovered us?"

"Junior, you're not bad!"

Just as Bai Ye's attack was about to strike the mountains, a giant bloodfiend hand emerged from within them. The terrifying attacks collided in midair, shaking the void as explosive aura spread outward.