Return of the Demon Race

He is a Grand Unity Golden Immortal, his strength surpassing the Three Ancestors of Humanity, making him almost the strongest combat power of the Human Race.

Xuandu cultivated the Grand Pure Immortal Method, his aura surging, already touching the threshold of Slaying the Three Corpses, yet he had not comprehended his own Dao.

When Xuandu opened his eyes, the Three Ancestors of Humanity inquired about his cultivation progress. He regretfully stated that his accumulation was insufficient, and he was only one step away from Slaying the Three Corpses.

Xuandu felt the gravity of the situation. At this moment, his gaze suddenly turned sharp, fixing directly on the direction of the Heavenly Court.

The Three Ancestors of Humanity and many other wise individuals also sensed the powerful malevolent aura emanating from the Demon Race.

Without a doubt, the Demon Race's major operation had begun.

There was no pleasantry or conversation; the Demon Race directly commenced their actions.

The voice emanating from the Demon Race's leading figures was like a shockwave between heaven and earth, spreading to every corner of the Human Race: "My Demon Race warriors, receive my command!"

This kind of voice and aura could only be achieved by the Demon Race's sovereign, East Emperor Taiyi.

Immediately after, Di Jun's voice also rang out: "Give them... death!"

The commands of the two great Demon Emperors immediately sent the entire Primordial World into a tremor.

Other Quasi-Saint titans understood that the Demon Race's actions against the Human Race today were a risky endeavor.

They were well aware that Nuwa and the Grand Pure Saint stood behind the Human Race, yet the Demon Race still chose to act.

This boldness even astonished the Quasi-Saint titans.

However, the subsequent question also arose in the hearts of all the Quasi-Saint titans: the top disciple of the Grand Pure lineage originated from the Human Race. If he were to appear, would he represent himself or the Grand Pure Saint? Regardless of which side Xuandu represented, this calamity for the Human Race would clearly be a spectacle worth watching.

In the conquests of the Primordial World, ordinary battles did not play a decisive role; it was the leaders of both sides who truly determined victory or defeat.

Undoubtedly, the Demon Race's East Emperor Taiyi and the Ten Great Demon Marshals were far stronger than the Human Race.

At this moment, the Human Race was in a dire situation, not even comparable to the Immortal Court, and the gap with the Demon Race was even more vast.

The Three Ancestors of Humanity—Suiren Shi, Youchao Shi, and Ziyi Shi—located in the Human Race's sacred land, Shouyang Mountain, were filled with extreme grief as they witnessed countless Human Race tribes being ruthlessly slaughtered by the Heavenly Court.

As the spiritual leaders of the Human Race, they had guided the Human Race's development to this day, enduring countless hardships.

Thanks to their listening to the revelations of the Classic of Morality, the great sages of the Human Race had the chance to survive.

Yet now, the Human Race, which had just achieved a state of survival, had become the target of the Demon Race. How could the Three Ancestors of Humanity accept this?

Their resolve was: even if they had to die, they would perish alongside the Human Race. The hatred of the Demon Race, they, the Human Race, would surely remember.

The Three Ancestors of Humanity were unwilling to accept the current state of affairs and resolutely joined the battle, fighting against the Demon Race.

However, their strength was limited to Taiyi Golden Immortal, unable to play a decisive role. Instead, they were forced into perilous situations by several Demon Kings.

Xuandu made his move, resolving the crisis for the Three Ancestors of Humanity.

He casually killed three Grand Unity Golden Immortal-level demons, bringing hope to the Human Race.

However, facing the entire battlefield, Xuandu knew clearly that even with his powerful strength, he could not hold on for long.

The Demon Race's Demon Master Kunpeng and East Emperor Taiyi were both Quasi-Saint titans. The chasm between a Quasi-Saint and a Grand Unity Golden Immortal was insurmountable.

But Xuandu still chose to fight. Born between heaven and earth, born among the Human Race, he had to do what he must and refrain from what he must not.

Even knowing it was a difficult battle, he wanted to have a clear conscience.

In Shouyang Mountain, the area where Xuandu was located was the only battleground where they could fight the Demon Race.

East Emperor Taiyi, within the Demon Race, sensed Xuandu's aura and perceived his extraordinary nature.

He observed Xuandu walking in the void, each step containing Taiji Dao patterns.

With just one glance, he discerned Xuandu's identity.

After a slight frown, he personally descended onto Xuandu's path.

Facing Xuandu, East Emperor Taiyi emphasized that the Demon Race was enraged by Xuandu's killing of eighteen Grand Unity Golden Immortals.

Xuandu faced him calmly, mentioning the fate of the Human Race and the sacrifice of the eighteen Grand Unity Golden Immortals, questioning whether East Emperor Taiyi considered the harmony of the Heavenly Dao.

East Emperor Taiyi responded resolutely, stating that to become the ruler of the Primordial World, he had to forge the Witch-Slaying Sword, even if it meant sacrificing some of the Demon Race's fortune.

Facing the tragic sight of rivers of blood from the Human Race, Xuandu expressed his helplessness and his determination to accept fate.

East Emperor Taiyi warned Xuandu that if he stood by and did nothing, he could enjoy the carefree Dao.

However, Xuandu's resolve was firm, and he challenged East Emperor Taiyi without fear of death.

He, who was always decisive and resolute, unexpectedly granted Xuandu a way out.

Why have you come here today, seeking death? Xuandu's gaze was more focused than ever before as he replied: If I can die for this, I will have no regrets...

Then, facing East Emperor Taiyi's terrifying aura, Xuandu...

Unleashed the Eight Sceneries Palace Lamp! He did not retreat but instead launched an offensive, confronting East Emperor Taiyi directly.

"Little friend Xuandu!" The Three Ancestors of Humanity were shocked, never expecting Xuandu to be so resolute.

East Emperor Taiyi was also stunned, then burst into laughter: "The direct disciple of Taiqing, with a clear Dao heart! But then he turned cold: No matter who you are, whoever blocks me will surely die!"

Xuandu's actions earned the respect of countless Quasi-Saint titans.

Attacking a stronger opponent seemed foolish, but to persist in one's beliefs despite knowing defeat was admirable.

Facing East Emperor Taiyi, a peak Quasi-Saint, all Grand Unity Golden Immortals retreated.

East Emperor Taiyi was not only a peak Quasi-Saint but also possessed an Innate Supreme Treasure, making his strength unmatched among Quasi-Saints.

Furthermore, the Human Race had to contend with the Demon Emperor Di Jun, Demon Master Kunpeng, and other Quasi-Saint titans, while Xuandu was merely a Grand Unity Golden Immortal.

In everyone's eyes, Xuandu was undoubtedly seeking his own doom.

However, he still chose to fight.

This insane act, though astonishing to countless powerful beings, also earned their admiration: If one were to have a teacher, it should be Taiqing Xuandu!

On the Human Race battlefield, the Imperial Dao aura released by East Emperor Taiyi surged like a dragon, its boundless golden might, imbued with the power of the Demon Race's grand momentum, pressed down on Xuandu.

But East Emperor Taiyi also had reservations. Knowing Li Er's prowess, he did not use the Chaos Bell against Xuandu.

Even a fool understood Xuandu's precarious situation.

If he were to meet misfortune here, the Demon Race would not benefit either.

Therefore, when East Emperor Taiyi attacked Xuandu, he did not reveal any killing intent.

Xuandu sensed East Emperor Taiyi's intentions. Though uneasy, he did not show any signs of panic.

Behind him, the vast Taiji True Intent emerged, bearing a resemblance to his esteemed teacher, Li Er.

Xuandu activated the Eight Sceneries Palace Lamp, unleashing boundless divine light and constructing the grand momentum of the Xuandu Purple Mansion, engaging in a fierce battle with East Emperor Taiyi's Imperial Dao momentum at Shouyang Mountain.

In the void, the rippling power shook the world, shocking countless Quasi-Saint titans.

The Demon Race also felt a tremor of fear at Xuandu's power.

Di Jun perceived that Xuandu was utilizing the special synergy of the human and the lamp to mobilize the grand momentum of the Eight Sceneries Palace.

Amidst the fierce battle, East Emperor Taiyi's expression was solemn as he marveled that Xuandu had received the blessing of the Eight Sceneries Palace Lamp.

Though heavily wounded, Xuandu faced the onslaught with unwavering resolve, determined to hold on until he could no longer resist.

In the Xuandu Purple Mansion, within the Eight Sceneries Palace, East Emperor Taiyi and Xuandu clashed once more.

Xuandu felt a perfect synergy with the Eight Sceneries Palace Lamp, as if he and the lamp had become one.

At this moment, Xuandu's divine soul stirred, and he suddenly gained enlightenment, achieving a clear understanding of his own Dao.

The spiritual energy of heaven and earth formed a massive vortex before him, converging towards him unceasingly.

Behind Xuandu, eight sceneries flickered, the emblem of the Xuandu Purple Mansion clearly displayed.

Immediately, Xuandu conjured a clone and declared, "This humble one is Tian Xuan, greetings to my true self!"

In the solemn void, the numerous Quasi-Saint titans no longer viewed Xuandu as a junior, for they saw that Xuandu had already attained the Quasi-Saint realm.

They realized that Xuandu now stood on the same level as them.

Li Er, as the sect leader of Taiqing's disciples, also sensed Xuandu's transformation.

A faint smile flickered in his eyes, as if he were proud of Xuandu's progress.

In fact, during this period, Li Er had gone to great lengths to orchestrate a scheme to foster Xuandu's growth.

It was precisely because of this that Xuandu was able to slay the three corpses and prove his Dao as a Quasi-Saint through his own strength within the Taiqing lineage.

Such an experience was akin to the protagonist's script in a Primordial World novel.

But now that Xuandu had attained the Quasi-Saint realm, Li Er no longer needed to plan excessively for him.

After the future Witch-Demon Calamity, it would be a true contest among Saints.

At this moment, Li Er stood alone in the Eight Sceneries Palace, sensing the myriad of variables in the future.

Witnessing Xuandu's performance, Li Er couldn't help but smile faintly and mutter to himself, "He did not live up to the script I so meticulously planned."

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Within Jade Void Palace, Venerable Yuanshi gazed deeply at Xuandu at Shouyang Mountain.

An indescribable feeling welled up within him, and he slowly spoke, "After today, the younger generation of our Daoist sect..."

"Only Taiqing Xuandu will lead."

Although Venerable Yuanshi had always strived to prove his educational achievements surpassed Li Er's, upon witnessing Xuandu's performance, he had to admit that, whether in terms of strength or his demeanor when facing East Emperor Taiyi, his disciples could not compare to Xuandu.

Even though Xuandu did not belong to Yuqing's Heavenly Origin Sect, this point was acknowledged by Venerable Yuanshi.

Hearing this, the disciples within the Jade Void Palace of the Heavenly Origin Sect fell silent.

Only Randeng Daoist, despite his defeat in his contest with Xuandu, had his position as Vice Sect Master of the Heavenly Origin Sect fulfilled by Venerable Yuanshi as promised.

Randeng Daoist clenched his fists, veins bulging, as he sensed Xuandu's opportunity to slay the three corpses.

Meanwhile, in the Azure Palace, Sect Master Tongtian also withdrew his gaze from Shouyang Mountain and looked at the disciples of his Intercepting Sect.

He smiled sarcastically and said, "Look at junior disciple Xuandu. How long has he been in the Taiqing lineage, and he's already a Quasi-Saint.

And what about you all?"

He ordered them to go and cultivate, declaring, "If you don't break through to the Quasi-Saint realm, don't even claim to be my true disciples of the Intercepting Sect."

Clearly, if the Primordial World had a "keeping up with the Joneses" mentality, it would have originated from Tongtian.

Seeing this, Sect Master Tongtian was filled with envy, while the disciples of the Heavenly Origin Sect could only wryly tell them to continue cultivating.

Who would have thought that their senior disciple, Xuandu, who had just sparred with them on Kunlun Mountain, had already Slayed the Three Corpses and become a Quasi-Saint? It's known that in the Primordial World, becoming a Quasi-Saint giant takes countless years of cultivation. Yet, Xuandu's entire cultivation time, at most, was only ten thousand years!

They were currently only Golden Immortals, while the Grand Pure lineage already had Xuandu, a Quasi-Saint.

Doubts arose in their hearts, suspecting their teacher had withheld some knowledge.

The gap was immense, making it difficult to remain calm.

Tongtian perceived their thoughts and dispelled them with a bolt of Shangqing immortal lightning.

This drew countless gazes.

Wa Huang Palace and Mount Sumeru also received attention.

Xuandu's Slaying the Three Corpses to prove his Quasi-Saint status symbolized the changing of an era, the old making way for the new.

As the foremost disciple of the Three Pure Ones, Xuandu represented a new existence.

He was the first to embark on the path of a Quasi-Saint, shocking everyone.

At this moment, East Emperor Taiyi's gaze was extremely cold, filled with vigilance towards Xuandu.

He realized that his holding back against Xuandu had inadvertently helped him achieve enlightenment and Slay the Three Corpses.

As the Demon Emperor of the Demon Race, he had become Xuandu's whetstone.

This situation was unbearable for him.

He knew that even when facing Grand Unity Golden Immortals and Quasi-Saints who had Slayed one of the Three Corpses, he could easily crush them without even using the Chaos Bell.

However, Xuandu's uniqueness forced him to take him seriously.

At the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm, Xuandu possessed the Human Lamp, one of the three lamps of Heaven, Earth, and Man, and his very first move was the highest state of Human Lamp unity.

Therefore, even East Emperor Taiyi had to acknowledge Xuandu's formidable strength.

Even though he hadn't gone all out, Xuandu could withstand his pressure.

This demonstrated that Xuandu's own strength could not be underestimated.