Contending with a Demon God

However, unexpectedly, that mysterious organization turned out to be followers of the Demon God! They intended to unseal the Demon God to obtain its immensely powerful strength. Just as Yan Zhao was exploring deep within the Ruins, the location of the Demon God's Seal began to flash with light, as if the Seal was gradually loosening.

Yan Zhao's heart tightened; he immediately realized the situation was dire. The followers' scheme absolutely could not succeed, or the consequences would be unimaginable. He made a swift decision, resolving to stop them at any cost.

Yan Zhao quickly mobilized the power of the fused Immortal Sword within him, combined with knowledge gained from ancient texts, and began to cast a powerful Immortal Array. This Immortal Array required a vast amount of his energy and Magic Power, but he unhesitatingly poured everything into it.

Time was running out, the Demon God's power grew stronger, and the loosening of the Seal became more apparent. Cold sweat beaded on Yan Zhao's forehead, but his hands remained steady as rock, continuously channeling Magic Power into the Immortal Array.

Finally, at the very moment the Demon God was about to break free from the Seal, Yan Zhao's Immortal Array was completed and took effect. A blinding radiance erupted from the Immortal Array, like an indestructible barrier, forcefully suppressing the Demon God's power.

The Demon God let out an enraged roar, its power struggling fiercely under the Immortal Array's suppression, yet it could not break through this defense. Seeing this, Yan Zhao breathed a slight sigh of relief, but he knew the battle was far from over.

After a fierce struggle, Yan Zhao successfully protected the Ruins and prevented the Demon God's unsealing. He gasped for air, utterly exhausted, and looked at the re-sealed Demon God with a heart full of emotion.

This experience not only allowed Yan Zhao to uncover the conspiracy behind it but also enabled him to acquire precious knowledge from the ancient texts. With these valuable treasures, Yan Zhao left the Ruins and continued on his path of Cultivation. This time, his strength would be greatly enhanced, reaching a new peak.

Yan Zhao returned to his Sect, travel-worn but filled with excitement and a sense of mission. As soon as he saw his Master and the Elders, he eagerly recounted his entire experience from his outing.

His Master and the Elders listened quietly to Yan Zhao's narration, their expressions shifting with his story—sometimes surprised, sometimes worried. When Yan Zhao spoke of the Demon God's Seal loosening, everyone's faces turned grave.

"This is a huge hidden danger!" the Elders murmured amongst themselves.

The Master pondered for a moment, then said decisively, "We cannot stand idly by. We must convene all the major Sects to jointly discuss strategies for guarding the Seal."

Yan Zhao nodded in agreement, deeply aware that his own Sect's strength alone was far from sufficient.

Not long after, representatives from various major Sects arrived at Yan Zhao's Sect. During the meeting, Yan Zhao shared in detail what he had seen and learned in the Ruins, including the Demon God's power, the Seal's weaknesses, and possible countermeasures. His presentation garnered significant attention from the other Sects, and they praised his heroic actions.

After intense discussion, the major Sects finally reached a consensus, deciding to jointly guard the Demon God's Seal. They formulated a detailed plan, including strengthening the Seal's power, increasing patrol personnel, and establishing an early warning system.

However, just as everyone was actively preparing for the guarding efforts, a traitor appeared within the Sect. This traitor leaked Yan Zhao and the others' plans to the Demon God's followers.

Upon learning this, the followers were overjoyed. They secretly set a trap, waiting for Yan Zhao and the others to fall into it.

As Yan Zhao and the others proceeded to the Seal's location according to their plan to reinforce the guard, they were completely unaware that they had walked into a meticulously laid trap by the followers.

In this heart-stopping moment, the situation had reached a critical point of life and death! Yan Zhao faced unprecedented pressure, but he was not defeated by fear. Instead, he quickly focused his mind, once again channeling the methods of the fused Immortal Sword, while simultaneously integrating the knowledge from the ancient texts in his mind, confronting the enemy with all his might.

At this crucial juncture, Yan Zhao's state of mind suddenly became exceptionally calm, as if the entire world was under his control. In that instant, he suddenly comprehended a deeper level of power hidden within the ancient texts, a power like a long-dormant beast that he instantly awakened.

Yan Zhao unleashed this brand-new Immortal Technique without hesitation. The Immortal Sword in his hand blazed with a dazzling light, as scorching as the sun. This light, like a lightning bolt tearing through the sky, shot directly towards the Demon God's followers.

The Demon God's followers were stunned by this sudden surge of immense power. They had no time to react before being engulfed by the light. A series of screams echoed as the Demon God's followers, utterly defenseless against this potent Immortal Technique, were instantly annihilated.

With the fall of the last Demon God follower, Yan Zhao finally breathed a sigh of relief. He looked at the completely eradicated enemies before him, a sense of accomplishment he couldn't put into words surging within him. The Seal, which had been on the verge of collapse, became as solid as a rock at this moment, showing no signs of loosening whatsoever.

Yan Zhao's name, from that day forward, was sung throughout the Cultivation world, becoming a legend. His heroic deeds inspired countless young cultivators, showing them that with courage and wisdom, no difficulty was insurmountable. As for Yan Zhao himself, he continued to explore and advance on the path of Cultivation, pursuing higher realms and greater power.