Shi Yongheng traveled the mortal world, while Fuzi entered the depths of the Boundless Sea to enter seclusion.
Several decades later, demons and evil spirits invaded once more. With no other choice, the various sects sent reinforcements to Shushan, yet they were still no match for the enemy.
Demons scattered across the land, wreaking havoc everywhere, further greatly weakening the strength of the human cultivators.
Shushan's five elders searched the Scripture Depository for a solution. According to ancient records, there was a forbidden technique hidden within the Scripture Depository.
After cultivating it, one's cultivation could greatly increase within a short time.
"Humph, those demonic heretics are truly detestable. The ancient records say that Shushan still has two patriarchs—the seventeenth-generation sect leader and the Sword-Wielding Elder! I wonder where they are now... Since neither has appeared to fight, it seems..." Canggu angrily slammed the ancient book in his hand onto the table.
"The one who acted decades ago should have been the Sword-Wielding Elder. After that battle, he slaughtered countless demons and evil spirits. I wonder..."
Youxuan was equally furious. "If the two patriarchs were still around, would they dare take even a single step into the mortal world?"
Qingwei frowned and sighed. "Junior brothers, stop complaining. Though there are records of them, too much time has passed. Perhaps the two patriarchs have already passed away or ascended. We can only rely on ourselves."
The elders sighed and continued flipping through the records.
The situation across the land grew increasingly dire, and cultivators everywhere were run ragged.
Quite a few Shushan disciples fell from their swords in mid-flight due to exhaustion, fortunately caught by their fellow disciples nearby.
Some cultivators surrendered to the demons and led them in assaults on their own sects, causing devastating losses...
Other sects ordered their mountains