Just as the two were about to make their move, Taichu spoke up, "Please wait, both of you."
He took a step forward, emanating a peaceful yet powerful aura.
"Today's matter does not necessarily have to be resolved by force. Nine Yang Divine Lord, I created this realm only to find a pure land, and I have no intention of offending anyone."
The Nine Yang Divine Lord glared angrily at Taichu:
"Hmph, you make it sound so easy. In this world, the strong rule. What makes you think you can stand here? You dare to say you have no intention of offending us? Your creation of a new realm here is an offense against us."
The Lingyun World Master frowned and angrily rebuked, "Jiuyang, who do you think you are? When do we need to ask you for permission to start a new era?"
"You..."
The Nine Yang Divine Lord glared at the Lingyun World Master, his hands already exerting force as he unleashed a palm strike towards the Lingyun World Master.
Lingyun World Master snorted coldly, dodged to the side, and the sharp palm wind swept past his clothes.
With a backhand wave, the Lingyun World Master sent a dazzling stream of spiritual energy shooting towards the Nine Yang Divine Lord.
In an instant, the entire space was reflected in seven colors, and the Nine Yang Divine Lord was forced back several steps.
Taichu quickly spoke up to stop them, "Two Realm Lords, please stop."
The Lord of High Heaven World and the Lord of Azure Underworld frowned upon hearing Taichu's words.
Six-Eared Macaque and the others were also surprised, thinking that even though they had been attacked at their doorstep, their master was still able to hold back.
Just as everyone hesitated, Taichu continued, "Lingyun World Master, please calm down."
"Since the Nine Yang Divine Lord is bullying me like this, then I shall experience his superior skills. It will also let you all see whether I am worthy to sit as the ruler of this realm."
Upon hearing Taichu's words, everyone suddenly realized that Taichu intended to take action personally.
Feeling mocked, the Nine Yang Divine Lord flew into a rage. "Since that's the case, then this Realm Lord will see just how capable you are!"
Having said that, he struck Taichu with a palm, and instantly a wave of heat that Mountain Burning Sea Boiling rushed towards Taichu.
Taichu remained calm and composed, gently raising his right hand while muttering incantations.
In an instant, a crystal-clear shield appeared in front of him.
The scorching heat that Mountain Burning Sea Boiling only caused a ripple when it hit the shield.
Upon seeing this, the Nine Yang Divine Lord was shocked, never expecting that the Taichu would possess such methods.
But he quickly regained his composure and launched another attack.
He moved like lightning, arriving in front of Taichu in the blink of an eye, his fist wrapped in raging flames, aiming straight for Taichu's face.
Taichu's lips curled slightly upward, his feet moved with an unpredictable sliding motion, his body moving like a phantom as he dodged the fatal blow.
At the same time, he transformed his left hand into a sword and stabbed at the abdomen of the Nine Yang Divine Lord.
Nine Yang Divine Lord was unable to dodge in time and was struck, causing him to stagger back several feet.
Enraged, he was about to retaliate with all his might when he was stopped by the Lord of the Nine Netherworld.
"This person is a man of great hidden talent and not a simple character. Let's leave it at that for today."
Just as the Nine Yang Divine Lord was about to step forward, he felt an immense pressure emanating from within the Enchanted Forest.
He was immediately locked onto by a powerful mental force, which filled him with great fear.
They hurriedly retreated along with the powerful figures from the Nine Netherworld.
Seeing that the Nine Yang Divine Lord and his entourage had left in a hurry, the Third Elder led the powerful members of the Demon Ape Clan and slowly reappeared in the same spot.
The powerful members of the Demon Ape Clan bowed to Taichu and Six-Eared Macaque in unison. "Your subordinates pay their respects to the Sect Leader and Young Master!"
Taichu quickly helped the Third Elder up, saying, "Third Elder, there's no need for such formalities!"
After saying that, the group entered the Ninth World.
The Third Elder looked at Taichu: "Sect Leader, now that the Ninth World is complete, how does the Ninth World Sect Leader plan to name it?"
Taichu was slightly taken aback. "I haven't thought about that yet. I wonder what the Third Elder's opinion is?"
The Third Elder smiled slightly, "Sect Leader is joking. You are both our Sect Leader and the ruler of this era, so you can use the name Sect Leader as you please."
Six-Eared Macaque looked at the servants and said, "Then you all tell me what name you prefer. The name of this Ninth World will be the one you come up with."
"Our world is called the Primordial Wilderness, so I think we should call it the Primordial Wilderness Era Realm."
"No, no, that sounds too awful. I think we should just call it the Dao Protection World, based on our sect's name."
"No, no, it's better to use the Sect Leader's Dao title. I've noticed that the other realms are named after their realm lords' Dao titles."
For a moment, no one could decide on a name.
Taichu looked at everyone and said with a smile, "Alright, alright, you can discuss it slowly, there's no need to rush."
"I have something to discuss with the Third Elder. You can go outside and make a scene."
Seeing this, the Third Elder couldn't help but look at Taichu with even greater respect.
When facing a formidable enemy, he remains calm and composed, demonstrating a strong sense of responsibility, while treating his disciples with kindness and care.
With his exceptional talent and resourcefulness, the Third Elder and the other elders exchanged glances.
They all nodded in agreement. Perhaps, given time, the Demon Ape Clan could truly regain its former glory under the leadership of Taichu and Six-Eared Macaque.
As everyone walked out of the Dao Protection Hall, Taichu looked at the Third Elder and said, "Third Elder, although I have refined the Mist Forest and become the Lord of this Realm..."
"But when I was refining it just now, I clearly felt that there seemed to be an ancient and mysterious power lurking in the Mist Forest."
Upon hearing this, the Third Elder's expression turned solemn:
"Sect Leader, this Mist Forest has existed for a long time, so it's not surprising that it hides secrets. What kind of power could you possibly sense?"
Taichu shook his head. "That power is very subtle, appearing and disappearing, but it is certain that it is extremely powerful."
After a moment of contemplation, the Third Elder said, "Sect Leader, in my opinion, this matter should not be taken lightly."
"We need to find out the source of this power as soon as possible. We can send an elite team from our clan deep into the Mist Forest to investigate."
Taichu Chu nodded in agreement, "Third Elder's plan is excellent, but the selection of this team must be done carefully to prevent any unforeseen circumstances."
Just then, Six-Eared Macaque rushed over, "Master, your disciple wishes to explore the Mist Forest to seek that mysterious power."
Taichu looked at Six-Eared Macaque with concern. "That power is too strong and unpredictable. It may be dangerous for you to go there."
Six-Eared Macaque firmly said, "Master, that is precisely why I should go. There are bound to be opportunities even in danger, and I will not act rashly. Please rest assured, Master."
Taichu pondered for a long time before finally agreeing.
The Third Elder looked at Taichu and smiled slightly:
"Sect Leader, there's no need to worry. The Fifth Elder will accompany us personally. Besides, our Demon Ape Clan has been in this Mist Forest for hundreds of millions of years, and nothing will go wrong here."
Taichu pondered for a moment before nodding in agreement, "That's very good. Then I'll have to trouble the Fifth Elder."
The Fifth Elder stood up and bowed. "Sect Leader, there is no need to be so polite. Now that our Demon Ape Clan has come under your Sect Leader, we are at Sect Leader disposal."
The Fifth Elder then carefully selected an elite team and entered the Mist Forest.
To prevent any unforeseen circumstances, the team consisted entirely of members at the Half-Step Supreme Realm and the Great Dao Realm.
The group, with Six-Eared Macaque Er in the middle, headed into the Mist Forest.
At first everything was calm, but the deeper you went, the stronger the sense of oppression became.
When they arrived at an ancient array, the mysterious power suddenly intensified.