Undercover Agent in the Demon Realm

The light slowly dissipated, and the raging Tribulation Clouds receded like a tide, revealing the original clear blue sky of the Secret Realm. Faint ripples of energy still lingered in the sky, like waves on water. A Seven-Colored Auspicious Clouds cloud appeared out of thin air above Ren Xiaoyao's head, enveloping him like a giant canopy, its diameter several tens of feet. Tiny points of light, twinkling like stars, adorned the cloud. Countless fine rays of immortal light poured down from the cloud, nourishing Ren Xiaoyao's body like spring rain. Wherever the immortal light passed, the remaining Heavenly Tribulation power on his body was completely cleansed, and his spirit became... His body grew increasingly full. Ren Xiaoyao slowly descended from mid-air, his feet lightly touching the white jade ground. His movements were light and graceful. Under the dual nourishment of the immortal light and the Power of Creation within his dantian, the wounds on his body healed at a visible speed, leaving not a single scar. His tattered robes also became perfectly intact under the effect of the immortal light, still faintly stained with the immortal light, making them appear exceptionally elegant. He took a deep breath, feeling the pure golden Emperor Power flowing within his body. The Emperor Power circulated smoothly and effortlessly, like an extension of his own arm, its quality more than one level higher than the previous purple-gold Emperor Power. Its power reached unprecedented heights; each operation caused subtle fluctuations in the surrounding Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi. Its divine soul power extended to a hundred miles, allowing it to clearly perceive the breathing of every Spiritual Beasts, the growth of every spirit herb, and the flow of every stream within the Secret Realm. It could even detect the hidden Spirit Vein in distant mountains. Its aura became ethereal and majestic, the unique Immortal Dao aura of Heavenly Immortal, subtly resonating with the Heaven and Earth Laws, its every movement exuding an extraordinary presence. Purple Lightning and the Undying Phoenix excitedly surrounded it... As soon as it came up, Purple Lightning nuzzled his arm affectionately with its head, letting out a joyful growl from its dragon mouth, its tail slapping the ground repeatedly, appearing exceptionally happy; the Undying Phoenix landed on his shoulder, gently touching his cheek with its soft feathers, emitting a clear chirp filled with satisfaction. The Golden Mane Kirin slowly stepped forward, its golden eyes full of admiration and satisfaction, its steps steady and solemn, "Congratulations, Fellow Daoist, on breaking through to the early stage of the Heavenly Immortal realm, forging an unparalleled Dao Foundation with twelve heavenly Heavenly Tribulation. Such fortuitous opportunity and perseverance are rare even throughout the ages, your future achievements will surely be limitless!"

Ren Xiaoyao returned the greeting with a cupped-fist salute, his tone sincere and respectful. "Thank you for your protection, Senior. If you hadn't recognized my abilities, I wouldn't have been able to enter the Glass Palace and obtain the Seven-Colored Creation Pearl, nor would I have been able to break through to the next realm so smoothly. I will never forget this kindness." He looked down at his hands, feeling the surging power within him, his heart filled with unprecedented confidence. The helplessness he had felt due to insufficient cultivation No Existence. After breaking through to the early stage of the Heavenly Immortal realm, his strength had undergone a qualitative leap—the quality of his Emperor Power had improved, greatly enhancing his attack and defense capabilities. He could defeat ordinary late-stage Earth Immortal cultivators with just one sword strike; his divine soul power... His power surged, his control over the Emperor Array became more refined, and the Emperor Array's power could be unleashed to its fullest extent. Coupled with the complete Emperor Array and the Seven-Colored Creation Pearl that continuously provided Power of Creation, he now had the confidence to directly confront and even defeat Demon General at the Late Heavenly Immortal. "The Boundary Sealing Gate, the Demon Realm Army..." Ren Xiaoyao looked up towards the exit of the Secret Realm, a cold killing intent flashing in his eyes, as if he could pierce through the barriers of the Secret Realm and see the rampant demonic energy at the Boundary Sealing Gate. "This breakthrough was for the sake of protecting the peace of the Mortal World and the cultivation Immortal Realm. Now that my strength is sufficient, there is no reason to retreat. Next, I must go to the Boundary Sealing Gate and fight the Demon Realm Army!" "I'm off!" He straightened his robes and bowed to the Golden Mane Kirin again in farewell. "Senior, your great kindness will be forever etched in my memory. Once the calamity of the Demon Realm is quelled, I will certainly return to visit you and discuss the Dao with you!" With that, he leaped onto the back of Purple Lightning. Purple Lightning's broad and warm back carried him steadily. The Undying Phoenix led the way, its wings leaving a trail of crimson gold with each flap. Purple Lightning let out a dragon roar that resounded throughout the Secret Realm, its voice filled with power and confidence. Carrying Ren Xiaoyao, it transformed into a golden streak of light and flew swiftly towards the exit of the Secret Realm. The spiritual herbs and trees along the way were stirred by the airflow and bowed in greeting. Before the Glass Palace, the Golden Mane Kirin watched their departing figures, a hint of expectation flashing in its golden eyes. It slowly murmured to itself, "The High Antiquity prophecy has finally come true, Ren Xiaoyao... I hope you can live up to the expectations of heaven and earth, stop this calamity of the Demon Realm realm that is sweeping across both worlds, and restore true peace to the world..." In the sky Secret Realm, the Seven-Colored Auspicious Clouds gradually dissipated, but the ethereal and majestic Immortal Aura a celestial being left behind by Ren Xiaoyao's breakthrough lingered for a long time, like a silent declaration, foreshadowing an earth-shattering battle concerning the survival of both worlds, about to unfold at the Boundary Sealing Gate, and he would become the key to this great war.

As they left the Creation Secret Realm, the sky was already tinged with the pale light of dawn. The faint glow of daylight pierced through the clouds, scattering like fragments of gold across the earth, gilding the rolling mountains and winding rivers with a soft golden hue. Ren Xiaoyao sat astride the broad back of the Purple Lightning Dragon. Its scales shimmered with a cold metallic sheen in the morning light, and the warm Blood Qi mingled with the fresh air of the mountains and forests, invigorating him. The Undying Phoenix, its crimson-gold wings spanning over ten feet, followed closely beside him. The flapping of its wings stirred up gusts of warm wind, and the lingering warmth of its flames caused the surrounding morning mist to distort slightly, creating strange streaks of light and shadow. The three of them transformed into a streak of gold and purple light, piercing through the morning mist, leaving a brief arc in the sky, and sped towards the Boundary Sealing Gate. After breaking through to the early stage of the Heavenly Immortal realm, Ren Xiaoyao's golden Emperor Power became increasingly solid, flowing like liquid gold through his meridians. During flight, it even caused the Spiritual Qi along the way to spontaneously converge into a spiraling vortex, lifting him forward at several times the speed of before. The mountains and rivers below rushed past, the verdant peaks undulating like waves, startling the birds that flew into colorful arcs; the winding rivers resembled silver ribbons wrapped around the earth, their surfaces shimmering. What would normally be a half-day's journey was now almost within reach thanks to his rapid flight. The energy fluctuations emanating from the direction of the Boundary Sealing Gate became increasingly clear, carrying a faint aura of demonic energy colliding with the spiritual power of Immortal Dao cultivators, making him increasingly anxious.

Halfway through the journey, a canyon called "Black Wind Valley" stretched out before them, like a hideous scar etched into the continuous mountain range. The valley's walls were steep and sheer, the rocks a strange gray-black, as if eroded by years of Evil Qi. The walls were covered with grooves of varying depths, some like claw marks, others like sword slashes, remnants of Ancient Battlefield. A howling black wind constantly swept through the valley, its force as fierce as a roaring beast, carrying fine sand and fragments of bone that crackled and sparked against the Spirit Armor of cultivators. From afar, the entire canyon was shrouded in a dense black mist. A swirling black wind, like countless vengeful spirits struggling, carried a chilling and terrifying aura. Ren Xiaoyao was about to urge his Purple Lightning to speed through this perilous place when he suddenly caught a strange whiff—besides the rough scent of sand and gravel, the black wind carried a faint, almost imperceptible, stench of blood and Evil Qi. This Evil Qi was different from pure Demon Realm energy; it was tainted with the spiritual power of Immortal Dao cultivators, yet it possessed a nauseating, sinister quality, like Poison Flower blooming on a rotting corpse, carrying a bizarre power that corroded the soul. It made the hairs on his body stand on end, and the Emperor Power within his dantian involuntarily stirred.

"Watch out!" Ren Xiaoyao shouted in a low voice, his right hand already subtly gripping the hilt of the Carefree Sword at his waist. The cool touch of the scabbard traveled through his fingertips, calming his tense mind. Purple Lightning understood, abruptly withdrawing its overwhelming Dragon Might. Its massive body hovered like a sculpture at the entrance of the canyon, its golden eyes like two searchlights, fixed on the surging black wind within the valley. Its dragon claws were slightly curled, the sharp tips gleaming with a cold light, ready to attack at any moment. The Undying Phoenix flapped its Mars, crimson -Golden Flame condensing into sparks at the tips of its wings, the Mars drifting in the wind like... Each tiny lantern illuminated the surrounding mist. Its lively eyes darted about, vigilantly scanning every corner of the valley, not missing a single, minute sound. Just then, a chilling laugh echoed from the black wind within the valley, a voice hoarse like a broken gong scraping against rusty iron, filled with undisguised malice and greed. "Heh heh, no wonder you survived the Creation Secret Realm. Your alertness is quite good. Too bad, today you are destined to perish in this Black Wind Valley. Your Emperor Formation Fragment and the Seven-Colored Creation Pearl will become stepping stones for my ascension to Golden Immortal!"

Before he finished speaking, the black wind in the valley suddenly surged up, like boiling ink being stirred, and a figure wearing a black Daoist robe slowly stepped out of the wind. This man was as skinny as a stick, about ten feet tall, with slender limbs, as if he could be blown down by a gust of wind, and his complexion was sallow. Like dead paper that has been stored for thousands of years, his cheekbones are high and protruding, but his lips are as red as blood, forming a strange contrast. Only a pair of eyes glow with a strange green light, with pupils as narrow as snakes, with sinister and greedy eyes, staring at Ren Xiaoyao like a hungry wolf staring at its prey. He The whole body exudes the terrifying coercion of the middle stage of the Immortal. The coercion is entangled with strands of black mist. The mist is as thick as ink. Inside, countless tiny ghosts can be vaguely seen struggling and wailing. Some have hideous faces, some are crying in pain, and emitting shrill screams. The screams are like Buddha can penetrate the soul, making people tremble and feel restless. "Who are you? Why are you blocking my way?" Ren Xiaoyao asked coldly, the golden imperial power was already circulating rapidly in the dantian, and the air around him trembled slightly due to the surge of imperial power, forming circles of invisible ripples.

The cultivator in the black robe chuckled, extending his withered, claw-like right hand. He scratched his lips with his nail, revealing a set of uneven, yellowed teeth: "I am ' Ghost Bone Immortal Venerable,' and I have been waiting for you here for a long time. The Demon Realm realm's lords have already informed me of your whereabouts. From the moment you left the Creation Secret Realm, you became my prey! I've heard that you've collected the Emperor Formation Fragment and obtained the Seven-Colored Creation Pearl, a heaven-defying treasure. As long as I take your life and seize these treasures to refine and absorb, I can break through the bottleneck of the Late Heavenly Immortal realm, and even touch upon the Golden Immortal realm." "The threshold will be crossed! Then who in the entire Immortal Realm can do anything to me!" With that, he suddenly raised his hand, his five fingers forming a claw. The black mist around him seemed to be summoned, frantically converging into his palm, condensing into a three-foot-long jet-black bone claw. The bone claw was covered with sharp barbs, each barb gleaming with a cold light, accompanied by Sky-Rending Strike sound that tore through the air, like the scythe of Death God, aimed straight at Ren Xiaoyao's face. Before the claw's wind even arrived, the Evil Qi that corroded the soul had already caused Ren Xiaoyao's soul to sting slightly, and he even saw a brief illusion before his eyes, with countless wronged souls rushing towards him.

Ren Xiaoyao's eyes sharpened. He quickly circulated his Emperor Power to dispel the illusion, his feet never faltering. He unleashed the Cloud Treading Steps to its fullest extent, his figure shifting several feet to the left like a ghost. The bone claws grazed his clothes as they fell, crashing into the mountainside with a deafening roar. The hard, gray-black rock instantly shattered, sending debris flying like a torrential rain. Dust filled half the canyon, and the five claw marks were several feet deep, still emanating black mist and emitting a corrosive aura. Before the Nether Ghost Bone Immortal Venerable could attack again, he seized this brief opening and launched his own attack. The Carefree Sword was drawn with a clang, its Sword Hum out. The sound was melodious, yet carried a sharp killing intent. Golden Emperor Power and the Thunder Force transmitted from the Purple Lightning simultaneously poured into the sword, instantly covering it with a layer of leaping purple arcs of electricity, emitting a "crackling" sound. Golden Emperor Mark were also mixed in with the arcs, making it appear exceptionally eerie and powerful. "Thunder Sword - Sky-Rending Strike!" Ren Xiaoyao shouted, his wrist flipped, and he slashed out a dazzling Golden Sword Qi Sword Qi aura. The sword aura was more than ten feet long, with tiny Law Runes flashing at its edges. The runes moved around the Sword Qi aura like living things, carrying the sound of wind being cut, like a Purple Lightning, Sky-Rending Strike, heading straight for the throat of the Ghost Bone Immortal Venerable.

A hint of surprise flashed in the eyes of the Ghost Bone Immortal Venerable, clearly not expecting that Ren Xiaoyao, a mere early-stage Heavenly Immortal cultivator, could unleash such power. He then sneered, and the black mist surrounding him surged several times over, surging out like a tidal wave, transforming into a thick wall of mist. On this wall, countless vengeful faces twisted and wailed, emitting chilling sounds. Sword Qi struck the mist wall, producing a hissing sound. Much of the mist was evaporated by the Sword Qi energy, turning into white steam and dissipating into the air. The mist wall, however, did not completely collapse; it only slightly caved in, and the black mist continued to replenish itself. "A little..." "Skilled, but not enough!" Ghost Bone Immortal Venerable rapidly formed hand seals, his fingers moving unpredictably, chanting incantations that echoed through the valley, intertwining with the howling black wind to create a strange melody. As the incantation began, the black wind within the valley instantly became violent, its speed more than doubling. Countless black wind blades attacked Ren Xiaoyao from all directions, each blade coated with a dense Evil Qi. This Evil Qi was like a leech, clinging to the bone; once struck, not only would the physical body be torn apart, but the soul would also be corroded, making it difficult to remove.

"Emperor Array - Defense!" Ren Xiaoyao shouted, and the complete Emperor Array within his dantian rapidly activated. Golden Emperor Mark surged forth like a tide, condensing into a circular barrier three zhang in diameter around him. Runes flickered on the barrier, radiating an ancient and majestic Emperor's Might, like a sturdy Golden Bell Shield protecting him at its center. Countless wind blades pounded against the barrier, producing a dense "clanging" sound, like a torrential downpour striking a bronze bell, crisp and resonant. The Emperor Mark on the barrier flickered erratically, sometimes dimming and sometimes brightening, yet remaining steadfast, blocking all the wind blades. Upon touching the barrier, the wind blades dissipated into black mist. At this moment, Purple Lightning and the Undying Phoenix also launched a coordinated attack. Strike: Purple Lightning raised its head and let out a dragon roar that shook the entire canyon. The roar was as loud as thunder, causing the surrounding mountain walls to tremble slightly. A bolt of purple lightning as thick as a bowl spewed from its mouth. The lightning coiled around Ghost Bone Immortal Venerable like a nimble serpent, ionizing the air in its path and leaving a sizzling sound, leaving a purple trail. The Undying Phoenix flapped its wings, and countless crimson -Golden Flame feathers shot out like a rain of arrows. The fiery feathers ignited into a raging fire upon touching the black mist. The flames carried the Power of Nirvana, specifically designed to subdue evil spirits, burning the wronged souls in the mist and causing them to let out even more shrill screams. The black mist also thinned out and became lighter in color.

Caught between three attackers, Ghost Bone Immortal Venerable was momentarily flustered. A hint of panic crept onto his previously sinister face, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead. He clearly hadn't expected Ren Xiaoyao to have such a powerful ally. He hastily summoned a black Bone Shield from his Storage Ring. The Bone Shield was carved with an evil skull pattern, its eyes burning with eerie green flames, radiating a sinister aura. He held the Bone Shield in front of him, attempting to block the Purple Lightning lightning. With a deafening crash, the lightning slammed into the Bone Shield Bone Shield, splitting it open with a clear crack, within which purple arcs of electricity flickered. Ghost Bone Immortal Venerable's arm was also numb from the shock, and his tiger's mouth split slightly, oozing Black Blood. He then waved his hand, unleashing several streams of black mist, attempting to disperse the Undying Phoenix's fiery feathers. The mist collided with the fiery feathers, producing a sizzling sound. Many of the fiery feathers were extinguished by the mist, but a large number of feathers still shot towards him. Just as he was distracted in defending... At that moment, Ren Xiaoyao seized an opening. Cloud Treading Steps, Ren Xiaoyao moved like a golden streak of light, his speed reaching its peak, leaving behind afterimages. His Carefree Sword, imbued with rich golden Emperor Power, aimed directly at the vital area of Ghost Bone Immortal Venerable's chest. The blade pierced through the black mist, leaving a golden trail, seemingly about to strike. Ghost Bone Immortal Venerable was terrified, staggering back several feet while spitting out a mouthful of black Essence Blood Essence Blood. The blood transformed into a blood mist in the air, which then landed within the black mist, instantly boiling and churning like boiling water, rapidly condensing into a gigantic Bone Beast five feet tall. The Bone Beast was composed entirely of jet-black bones, each Root Bone incredibly thick. Its head was a massive skull, its eye sockets burning with eerie green flames. Its gaping maw revealed sharp fangs, and its powerful limbs charged towards Ren Xiaoyao, a stench of death filling the air.

"Stubborn to the end!" A cold killing intent flashed in Ren Xiaoyao's eyes. The golden Emperor Power, the Thunder Force of Purple Lightning, and the flame power of the Undying Phoenix within his body merged perfectly once again. The three powers surged within him, like three giant dragons weaving through his meridians, forming a dazzling three-colored torrent. Wherever the torrent passed, the meridians swelled slightly. He gripped the Carefree Sword tightly with both hands, pouring all this fused power into the blade. The sword erupted with a dazzling light, illuminating the entire Black Wind Valley and even dispersing much of the surging black wind. "Lightning Sword Fusion - Emperor Flame Annihilation!" Ren Xiaoyao let out a long roar, the sound shaking the heavens and earth, carrying an indomitable momentum. He swung his sword, unleashing a Three-Colored Sword Light several meters long, the Sword-Ray resembling a pillar of light that split the World Creation. With earth-shattering power, the sword light instantly cleaved the charging Bone Beast in two. Bone Beast scattered across the ground, those that touched the Sword-Ray instantly turning to ash and drifting in the air, leaving only a few bones untouched by the Sword-Ray still emitting black smoke. The Sword-Ray light, undiminished in its momentum, slashed towards the Ghost Bone Immortal Venerable with the force of a thunderbolt, igniting the air along its path and creating a trail of flames. The Ghost Bone Immortal Venerable had no way to dodge and could only watch helplessly as the Sword-Ray struck him. His Mysterious Black Daoist Robe was instantly torn to shreds, and a deep, bone-revealing wound appeared on his chest. Black Blood mixed with wisps of mist gushed from the wound, dripping onto the ground with a sizzling sound, corroding small pits into the hard rock, from which black smoke still rose.

"Impossible... You're only at the early stage of Heavenly Immortal... How could you possess such terrifying strength..." The Ghost Bone Immortal Venerable collapsed to the ground, his body trembling uncontrollably from pain and fear, like a leaf turning in the wind. His eyes were filled with resentment and disbelief; he simply couldn't accept that he had been severely injured by a mere early-stage Heavenly Immortal cultivator. Ren Xiaoyao, wielding the Carefree Sword, walked step by step towards him, his steps steady and firm, each step matching the rhythm of the Ghost Bone Immortal Venerable's heartbeat. The tip of the sword pressed against his throat, the cold blade making the Ghost Bone Immortal Venerable tremble all over, the shadow of death looming over him. "Speak! You..." "How did you know I possess Emperor Formation Fragment and the Seven-Colored Creation Pearl? This matter is extremely secretive; apart from the Golden Mane Kirin Senior of the Creation Secret Realm, no one else knows!" Ren Xiaoyao asked coldly, his tone carrying an undeniable authority. Golden Emperor Power surged slightly, and the sword pierced a little further, the sharp tip already cutting through his skin, making Ghost Bone Immortal Venerable feel the threat of death, his breathing becoming rapid. Ghost Bone Immortal Venerable's eyes flickered uncertainly, his lips trembling, clearly hesitating whether to tell the truth, his heart struggling painfully between the desire to survive and the threat of the Demon Realm, beads of sweat constantly rolling down his forehead.

"Won't talk? Then don't blame me for being ruthless!" Ren Xiaoyao tightened his grip slightly, and the sword blade pierced the skin of the Ghost Bone Immortal Venerable, oozing Black Blood that emitted a foul stench that mingled with the surrounding Evil Qi, making one want to vomit. The Ghost Bone Immortal Venerable was terrified, no longer caring about the threat from the Demon Realm. His will to survive took over, and he hurriedly begged for mercy, "I'll talk! I'll talk! It was... it was the Demon Realm's lords who told me! They planted a spy in the Immortal Realm, and that spy holds a high position, supposedly serving as an elder in the Immortal Realm Immortal Alliance, wielding immense power." "He has access to core intelligence of the Immortal Realm! He transmitted the message through a special demonic energy mark, saying that you have collected Emperor Formation Fragment and obtained the Seven-Colored Creation Pearl, making you the biggest obstacle preventing the Demon Realm army from breaching the Boundary Sealing Gate. He ordered me to intercept and kill you here! Once I kill you, the threat of the Emperor Array will be gone, and the Defense Deployment of the Boundary Sealing Gate will have been leaked to the Demon Realm by an undercover agent. The Demon Realm army can then march straight in and easily occupy the Immortal Realm! At that time, I will receive a reward from the Demon Realm Lord, gain boundless Demonic Power, directly advance to the Golden Immortal, and enjoy endless Lifespan and power!"