Devil Ancestor Reveals Himself, Falls at Boundary Sealing Gate

Just as True Human Xuanyang and Ye Wushang were huddled together, examining the clues about the traitor in the jade slip by the dim light and discussing their investigation plan in hushed tones, a terrifying pressure far exceeding that of Demon General suddenly swept across the sky, crushing down like the collapse of heaven and earth. The clouds, which had just begun to peek through, were instantly dyed pitch black, the temperature in the air plummeted to freezing, and a chilling demonic aura that sent shivers down one's spine rapidly approached from afar. Wherever it passed, even the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi was dyed black, emitting a sizzling, corrosive sound. "This aura... it's so familiar, is it Alliance Leader True Human Lingxu? No! This dense..." "It's Evil Fiendish Qi, demonic energy!" True Human Xuanyang's expression changed drastically. The Black Jade Slip in his hand fell to the ground with a "thud." He looked up sharply at the sky, his eyes filled with shock and disbelief. Everyone else also looked up and saw a figure in white robes walking through the air, exuding the powerful aura of Late-stage Golden Immortal. His robes fluttered, and it was none other than True Human Lingxu, the Immortal Alliance Leader, who had not appeared for a long time. However, his eyes were no longer as gentle and peaceful as before, but instead flickered with a strange black light. A faint, sinister smile hung on the corner of his mouth, a smile filled with cold malice that sent chills down everyone's spine.

"Alliance Leader Lingxu, you've finally arrived! The Boundary Sealing Gate was almost breached by the Demon General, but thanks to the assistance of Fellow Daoist Ren and the Reverse Immortal Alliance..." True Human Xuanyang was about to step forward to report the situation, his tone tinged with relief at surviving a calamity, when True Human Lingxu didn't give him a chance to finish. With a wave of his hand, a gigantic palm formed from Black Demonic Qi slammed into the Boundary Sealing Gate. The palm was ten zhang in size, its lines filled with twisted Demonic Runes, carrying a world-destroying power. "Bang!" The gigantic palm slammed heavily against the Stone Gate. The runes that had just relit on the Stone Gate instantly dimmed, flickering a few times like a candle in the wind before going out completely. The previously repaired cracks spread wildly again, rubble fell in a cascade, and the Stone Gate creaked and groaned, as if it would collapse completely at any moment. "Alliance Leader! You've gone mad! You're aiding and abetting evil!" True Human Xuanyang was horrified, trembling all over, finally realizing the true nature of the "True Human Lingxu" before him. "True Human Lingxu" is no Mortals. True Human Lingxu let out a low, terrifying laugh, the sound echoing like thunder before the Boundary Sealing Gate, making the eardrums of the surrounding cultivators buzz. His body began to twist and deform, his white robe ripped with a "rip," revealing a body covered in fine black scales that reflected a cold, eerie light. Two curved, dark green demonic horns rapidly grew from his head, and his eyes changed from clear black and white to a strange blood red, his pupils flashing with a mad killing intent. The demonic energy around him surged like a tidal wave, forming a black vortex that levitated the surrounding rubble. "Mad? I have never been mad!" His voice became hoarse and cold, devoid of any human gentleness. "Old man Xuanyang, do you really think the Immortal Alliance Leader is a bunch of pedantic fools like you? I am the Void Demon Ancestor! I have infiltrated the Immortal Alliance for a hundred years, enduring humiliation and hardship, all for today to personally break through the Boundary Sealing Gate and let the Demon Realm army trample the Immortal Realm!"

Ren Xiaoyao and Ye Wushang exchanged a glance, both seeing solemnity and a hint of pre-existing understanding in each other's eyes—the fact that the Immortal Alliance Leader had been missing for several days, and then "coincidentally" appeared during the crisis at the Boundary Sealing Gate, was already highly suspicious. Ren Xiaoyao gripped the Sky Splitting Sword tightly, his knuckles turning white from the force. The golden Emperor Power within his dantian circulated once more like boiling magma, and the golden spiritual light around him surged three feet, forming a stark contrast with the surrounding Black Demonic Qi. Wherever the spiritual light passed, the demonic energy sizzled and burned: "So you..." "You are the deepest-hidden traitor! A century-long scheme, posing as the Immortal Alliance Leader, attempting to overthrow Immortal Realm Boundary Sealing Gate, causing the deaths of countless innocent cultivators. Today, I will make you, this Demon Head, perish at the Sealed Realm Gate, avenging those souls who died because of you!" The Void Demon Ancestor sneered, his laughter filled with disdain and arrogance, as if he had heard the greatest joke in the world. He raised his hand, and his demonic energy rapidly condensed into dozens of three-foot-long black spears. The spears shimmered with a ghostly green poisonous light, and the tips dripped viscous venom, emitting a pungent, fishy stench, like poison... Like a snake, it shot towards Ren Xiaoyao, True Human Xuanyang, Ye Wushang, and the others. "You bunch of chickens and dogs? You think you can stop my grand ambitions? You're delusional! Today, I'll kill you all first, then personally open the Boundary Sealing Gate and watch the Demon Realm army turn the Immortal Realm into scorched earth!" True Human Xuanyang was both shocked and furious, his heart filled with endless guilt and regret—he had mistaken the real Demon Head for his superior, obeying his every word, and thus wrongly accusing Ren Xiaoyao, who had risked his life to protect the realm, almost plunging the immortal Immortal Realm into eternal damnation. He abruptly wiped away the blood seeping from the corners of his eyes with shame, and shouted sternly, "Disciples of the Immortal Alliance, heed my command! Forgive past transgressions! Today, follow me to slay the Demon Head! Avenge our unjustly killed comrades! Fight to protect the billions of living beings in the Immortal Realm!" With that, he summoned Silver Silk Duster, infusing it with his spiritual Spiritual Qi. The Luminous Pearl on the whisk's handle burst forth with dazzling white light, and thousands of silver threads cascaded down like a waterfall, instantly transforming into thousands of sharp silver blades that densely packed together to meet the black spear. The air was sliced apart by the blades, producing a sharp "sizzling" sound.

Ye Wushang instantly abandoned his playful mood, his languid expression replaced by a cold, murderous aura. He sternly ordered the Reverse Immortal Alliance cultivators behind him, "Everyone, form the formation! Activate the ' Netherworld Boundary Sealing Rune '! Use your Essence Blood as a guide to block the demonic energy! Anyone who dares to retreat a single step will be punished according to the sect rules!" The Reverse Immortal Alliance cultivators responded in unison, their voices resounding and powerful, without the slightest hesitation—though they were enemies of the Immortal Alliance, they had never forgotten their original intention to protect the Immortal Realm. Everyone pricked their fingertips, dripping their scalding Essence Blood Essence Blood the Black Command Flag that had been inserted into the ground earlier. The blood essence transformed into streaks of blood in the air, merging into the command flag. The moment the Essence Blood touched the command flag, it seemed to come alive, bursting forth with a dense black aura. The black aura intertwined and converged in the air, transforming into a massive Black Shield ten zhang high and twenty zhang wide, inscribed with intricate Netherworld runes. The shield gleamed with a ghostly green light, emanating a cold and heavy defensive aura, even causing the air to slightly sink under its weight. "Bang! Bang! Bang—" Several loud crashes rang out in succession as black spears rained down on the shield, unleashing waves of black energy. The shield trembled violently, its surface runes flickering like candles in the wind, yet it stubbornly held on, blocking most of the spears. The spears dissipated into demonic energy upon impact. Only a few highly penetrating spears pierced through the shield's gaps, but these were quickly struck down by the surrounding cultivators, sparks flying. Taking advantage of the situation, Ye Wushang shouted to Ren Xiaoyao in the air, "Fellow Daoist Ren, this Demon Head's essence is powerful; ordinary attacks won't harm him! We must do everything in our power to restrain him! Activate the <Profound Suppression Demonic Array> as soon as possible; only the High Antiquity power of Evil-Breaking can severely damage his Demonic Core!" Ren Xiaoyao solemnly... Nodding, he leaped dozens of feet into the air, his body supported by golden spiritual light, like a golden sun suspended in the sky. His hands moved swiftly, forming hand seals, golden Emperor Power flowing from his fingertips outlining the incomplete array patterns of the <Profound Suppression Demonic Array> in the air—the patterns sometimes resembled dragons weaving through the air, their claws clearly visible; at other times, they resembled a constellation of stars, shimmering with faint starlight. Each stroke contained the profound mysteries of an High Antiquity array, frantically drawing in the surrounding spiritual Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, forming a visible golden Spiritual Energy Vortex. Even the distant clouds were pulled and rotated by the vortex, forming a massive golden cloud vortex. Seeing this, the Void Demon Ancestor's eyes flashed with obvious apprehension, even a hint of panic—what he feared most was this High Antiquity Evil-Breaking array that suppressed demonic energy. During his century of lurking, he had secretly searched for and destroyed related inheritances countless times, but always... Unable to completely erase the <Profound Suppression Demonic Array>, he abruptly unleashed his demonic energy, his body swelling to three zhang tall. With a "hiss," a pair of enormous black fleshy wings tore open from his back, each ten zhang wide, covered in dark red veins that writh and twist like earthworms. With each flap, the demonic energy surged even more violently, spreading outwards like a black tide, lifting rubble and corpses from the ground, causing them to spin rapidly in the air. He raised his hand, and the demonic energy condensed again into a gigantic demonic claw tens of zhang in size, covered in sharp barbs dripping with viscous Black Venom. The venom, falling to the ground, instantly corroded small, smoking holes in the rocks. The demonic claw, carrying the power to tear apart heaven and earth, lunged at Ren Xiaoyao and the array patterns in the air. "Shatter for me! Today, no one can stop me from opening the Boundary Sealing Gate!"

True Human Xuanyang and Ye Wushang attacked simultaneously, forming a perfect pincer movement as if by telepathy. True Human Xuanyang poured all his Spiritual Qi into his Silver Silk Duster, instantly transforming the originally silvery-white threads into steel-like hardness, gleaming with a cold metallic luster. Like countless serpents, they coiled around the demon's five fingertips, holding on tightly, attempting to prevent the demon's claw from reaching Ren Xiaoyao. Veins bulged on his forehead, and his face turned pale from the rapid depletion of his spiritual energy, yet he gritted his teeth and persisted, roaring, "Demon Head! Stop!" "You dare to harm Fellow Daoist Ren!" Ye Wushang unleashed the fastest technique of the Reverse Immortal Alliance, "Shadow Escape Technique," his figure transforming into a blurry black afterimage, leaving several afterimages in the air. In an instant, he Teleport behind the Devil Ancestor, his Black Iron Short Blade infused with a sufficient amount of Netherworld Water, the blade gleaming with a ghostly black light, piercing towards the Demon Ancestor's vital point in the back with a sharp whistling sound—the weak point where the Demon Ancestor Demon Fortune. "An ant dares to be so presumptuous!" The Void Demon Ancestor roared, his voice filled with offended rage and disdain. He neither dodged nor evaded, his other demonic claw suddenly... With a backward slap, Black Demonic Qi rapidly condensed on the demonic claw, forming a hideous demonic face. The face opened its blood-red maw, howling and biting at Ye Wushang with a foul stench. Ye Wushang's pupils contracted sharply. He abruptly pushed off the air, his body shifting half a foot to the side, narrowly avoiding the demonic face's bite. However, the aftershock of the demonic energy caused his blood to surge, and he coughed up a mouthful of Black Blood. The droplet of blood traced a dark red arc in the air before he was sent flying several feet away, barely managing to regain his footing. His chest heaved violently, and his lips trembled. Blood gushed out. True Human Xuanyang, unable to hold on alone, saw his silver threads snap one by one under the immense pull of the demonic claws, making a series of sharp, cracking sounds like breaking strings. His arm was Demonic Qi Erosion from the claws, rapidly turning blackish-purple from his fingertips. The poison spread wildly along his meridians, causing him to break out in a cold sweat the size of soybeans. His teeth clenched so tightly they creaked, and his arm trembled uncontrollably, yet he stubbornly held on, refusing to let go, his mind focused on only one thought: he must buy time for his fellow Daoist Ren.

"Profound Suppression·Break the mysteries and vanquish the demons, the Emperor's Might descends upon the world!" In this critical moment, Ren Xiaoyao let out a long roar, his voice shaking the heavens and echoing through the Boundary Sealing Mountain like the wrath of a god, causing the rocks to tremble and birds to flee in terror. He poured all his Emperor Power into the array patterns without reservation, the Emperor Power in his dantian even turning a faint crimson—a sign of overdrawing his own potential. His meridians, unable to withstand the rage of the Emperor Power power, throbbed with pain, but he forcibly ignored it. Under the impetus of the Emperor Power, the incomplete array patterns erupted with unprecedented brilliance, the golden spiritual light as dazzling as the midday sun, dispelling the surrounding Black Demonic Qi by several feet, forming a pure golden area. A golden pillar of light, tens of feet thick, shot into the sky from the center of the array patterns, containing a vast High Antiquity power to Evil-Breaking, even condensing countless tiny Golden Runes. The runes seemed to come alive, rapidly rotating around the pillar of light like raindrops. The golden and black energies collided violently, creating a deafening roar that shook the entire Boundary Sealing Mountain. Rocks even tumbled from distant peaks, forming small landslides. The shockwave spread like a Void Demon Ancestor, sending dozens of cultivators flying backwards, crashing into rock walls and losing consciousness, their blood staining the walls. The Boundary Sealing Gate trembled violently, the Stone Gate widening again, and rubble rained down like a waterfall, a horrifying scene. The Void Demon Ancestor Black Demonic Qi rapidly, and the once solid claws became ethereal and transparent, as if they might collapse at any moment.

"Impossible! You're only Mid-stage Heavenly Immortal, how could you possess such terrifying power to Evil-Breaking! This defies common sense! My century-long plan must not be ruined by you!" The Void Demon Ancestor's eyes were filled with disbelief, shock, and madness. Bloodshot veins filled his crimson pupils. He simply couldn't accept that his century-long plan was about to be destroyed by a Mid-stage Heavenly Immortal. But before he could react, True Human Xuanyang had already rallied. He bit his tongue, spitting out a mouthful of scalding Essence Blood onto the Silver Silk Duster. The Essence Blood fused with Spiritual Qi... The silver threads instantly turned crimson, like blood, brimming with burning Spiritual Qi. Like a crimson dragon, they once again coiled around the demonic horns of the Void Demon Ancestor, gripping them tightly. At the same time, the demon roared, "Demon Head! Today is your death day!" Ye Wushang, enduring his injuries, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and once again used Shadow Escape Technique to Teleport behind the Devil Ancestor. The black Black Iron Short Blade in his hand spun rapidly in his palm, drawing a black Light Arcs. The Netherworld Water on the blade shimmered with black light due to the high-speed rotation. With all his might, he plunged the short blade fiercely into the Devil Ancestor's back, the Netherworld Water raging wildly... Corroding its body, the black scales sizzled and emitted puffs of black smoke, demonic energy continuously seeping from the wounds. "Ah--! I will make you all pay with your lives! Die, all of you!" The Void Demon Ancestor let out an extremely shrill roar, the demonic energy within his body completely chaotic and rampaging, his body swelled to five zhang tall, like a runaway behemoth, his fleshy wings flapping wildly on his back, each flap stirring up gusts of black wind, countless foot-long Black Demonic Qi blades shooting out from the wings, sweeping wildly in all directions like a torrential rain, cutting the ground in the process. Deep ravines ripped through the air, sending pebbles flying. Ren Xiaoyao seized this fleeting opportunity, a resolute glint in his eyes. He knew this was his last chance to defeat the Devil Ancestor. Manipulating the array patterns, he condensed all his remaining power into a massive Golden Greatsword tens of feet long—the blade covered in Ancient Runes, the black tiger pattern on the hilt lifelike, seemingly about to leap from the sword, unleashing a deafening roar, carrying unparalleled power, as it slashed fiercely towards the Devil Ancestor's head. "Demon Head, your death is at hand! Prepare to die!"

The Golden Greatsword, imbued with unparalleled power to Evil-Breaking, was like the blade of divine judgment, instantly piercing through the Black Demonic Qi defenses surrounding the Devil Ancestor —a defense that had withstood countless attacks, now as fragile as paper before Evil-Breaking power. The greatsword struck the Devil Ancestor's head without resistance, severing it with a crisp "thud" as easily as cutting tofu. The Devil Ancestor's head shot skyward, Black Blood gushing forth like a fountain, several meters high, splattering onto the stone walls of the Boundary Sealing Gate, leaving gruesome bloodstains, a horrifying sight like an ink painting. The headless body rapidly dissolved under the corrosive power of the Evil-Breaking energy, black scales and muscles turning into wisps of black smoke, hissing in the air as if in painful wails. The demonic energy emanating from the Demonic Core was purified by the power of Evil-Breaking, transforming into harmless Spiritual Qi. Before its death, the Devil Ancestor's head roared in the air with resentment and madness, its blood-red pupils fixed on Ren Xiaoyao, as if trying to etch his face into its very soul. "I am not reconciled! The Demon Realm still has millions of troops! They will eventually crush the Immortal Realm! Ren Xiaoyao! Xuan Yang! Ye Wushang! You all just wait! Even if I become a vengeful ghost, I will not let you go!" Before the words were finished, the black smoke completely dissipated into the air, leaving not a trace, only a black Demonic Crystal the size of a walnut lying on the ground. A faint trace of demonic energy remained on the Demonic Crystal, emanating a chilling aura, like the Devil Ancestor's final Curse.

The battle ended, and the tense atmosphere instantly relaxed, like a bowstring stretched to its limit suddenly released. Everyone collapsed to the ground, panting heavily, their chests heaving. Many lay down, staring blankly at the sky, their eyes filled with relief and disbelief at surviving such a close call. Many bore wounds of varying depths, their clothes tattered and stained with black demonic blood and dust. Some cultivators' arms still trembled uncontrollably, a physiological reaction to extreme tension. True Human Xuanyang looked at the runes on the Boundary Sealing Gate Stone Gate that had re-lit—though still faint, they were more stable than before. Many runes shimmered with a soft golden light, like tenacious sparks, especially precious after surviving a catastrophic crisis. He struggled to his feet, his legs still weak, and walked to Ren Xiaoyao. He straightened his tattered robes, which, though in ruins, still maintained the dignity of an elder of the Immortal Alliance. He bowed deeply once more, his waist bent extremely low, his voice hoarse and sincere: "Fellow Daoist Ren, if it weren't for your and the Reverse Immortal Alliance's assistance today, the Immortal Realm would have been destroyed. This old Daoist was blinded by greed, deceived by the Demon Head's disguise for a hundred years, and even mistook a loyal person for a traitor, almost causing a catastrophe." "I'm guilty! Please forgive my foolishness!" Ye Wushang also sheathed his Black Iron Short Blade, walked to the two of them, and patted True Human Xuanyang on the shoulder with a smile. His tone was teasing, but it couldn't hide his sincerity. "Alright, Old Xuan, it's good that you know your mistake and can correct it. Don't be so stubborn in the future. After all, the Immortal Realm is also our Reverse Immortal Alliance's home. Protecting it is our common responsibility. It's not a matter of who helps whom." Ren Xiaoyao picked up the black Demonic Crystal on the ground. The Demonic Crystal was cold to the touch and still had a faint demonic aura. He could clearly feel the power of the Devil Ancestor's Origin Power contained within it. Although it was weak, it still carried a trace of cold malice. He frowned slightly and said in a deep voice, "Although the Void Demon Ancestor is dead, what he just said may not be false. The Demon Realm has been operating for many years, and it's impossible that he was the only pawn. Moreover, the Demon Realm army is likely already waiting on the other side of the Boundary Sealing Gate, but they haven't moved yet because they are leaderless. We need to mobilize all the forces of the Immortal Alliance and the Reverse Immortal Alliance as soon as possible. On the one hand, we need to strengthen the seal of the Boundary Sealing Gate and combine the <Profound Suppression Demonic Array> with the Nine Revolutions Star Array to form a double defense; on the other hand, we need to thoroughly reorganize the Immortal Alliance and, based on the clues provided by the Reverse Immortal Alliance, eliminate all possible remnants of the Devil Ancestor. We must not give the Demon Realm another chance to invade."

True Human Xuanyang nodded repeatedly, his eyes full of agreement. He turned to the surrounding cultivators of the Immortal Alliance and the Reverse Immortal Alliance and declared loudly, "From this day forward, the Immortal Alliance and the Reverse Immortal Alliance officially form the ' Anti-Demon Alliance '! All previous hostile treaties are abolished. Resources will be shared, intelligence will be exchanged, cultivators will share resources, and we will jointly train our anti-demon fighting forces to fight against the Demon Realm invasion!" As soon as he finished speaking, the surrounding cultivators cheered. Applause and cheers echoed before the Boundary Sealing Gate, lasting for a long time. The estrangement and hostility caused by the long-term confrontation had largely dissipated in this life-and-death battle, replaced by tacit understanding and trust in fighting side by side. Then True Human Xuanyang turned to Ren Xiaoyao, his eyes full of admiration and gratitude, and solemnly said, "Fellow Daoist Ren, you have rendered meritorious service in protecting the realm and saving the Immortal Realm from peril. All the previous accusations against you are hereby forgiven. The entire Immortal Alliance owes you a debt." "As a favor, the Immortal Alliance wishes to appoint you as the ' Great Elder of World Protection,' the Alliance Leader, in charge of all matters related to the protection of the Immortal Alliance, and possessing the highest authority to mobilize the resources of the Immortal Alliance. What do you say?" Ren Xiaoyao waved his hand, a faint smile appearing on his face, his eyes showing no desire for power. "The position of Elder is unnecessary. I am of a leisurely nature and am not suited to being bound by tedious affairs. I only wish for the Immortal Realm to be peaceful, for the people to live and work in peace, and for them to no longer be ravaged by war." As he spoke, he looked towards the Boundary Sealing Gate. Golden sunlight shone through the clouds onto the Stone Gate, the light of the runes reflecting the sunlight, radiating a warm yet firm aura. A resolute glint flashed in his eyes—although this crisis had been resolved, the threat from the Demon Realm had not completely disappeared. The responsibility of protecting the Immortal Realm had only just begun, and there was still a long road ahead, and many more challenges awaited them.