One Against Four Mahayana Cultivators

News that Chen Xia had slain the Limitless Ancestor in Azure Province, Northern Mang, left every major power in Central Continent speechless.

Atop Hanging Sky Mountain, several elders of the Nine Heavens Sword Pavilion sat together, their auras sharp as swords.

"The old Limitless monster suffered such a crushing defeat in Northern Mang? And that Chen Xia—is he really only at the Dark Nether Realm?" An elder with an ancient sword on his back frowned deeply. Sword qi flickered from his fingertips, unconsciously scoring deep grooves in the stone table.

"The intelligence is sound. That man wields demonic arts and multiple laws. His combat strength defies common sense. The Limitless Dao Palace will never let such a disgrace go unanswered."

Another elder said gravely, "Let's see how the Limitless Dao Palace responds. Northern Mang may be about to produce someone truly formidable."

Within a hall of the Eastern Extremity Demon Abyss, demonic qi swirled.

"Heh, that old Limitless bastard finally got what was coming to him!" A mighty figure of the demonic path laughed with malicious delight. "Chen Xia's methods are ruthless—just to my taste. Send word: leave the Northern Mang Federation alone for now. Let them tear each other apart with the Limitless Dao Palace!"

"For someone at the Dark Nether Realm to slay a Mahayana cultivator, the secrets he holds must be astounding. If we could—" Another voice, cold and greedy, cut in before its owner checked himself. "No rush. Let the Limitless Dao Palace test his strength first."

On the overseas Immortal Isle, divine senses also crossed amid drifting clouds and mist.

"An unexpected variable has emerged. Tell our disciples not to go to Azure Province, Northern Mang, for the time being. Chen Xia's killing intent runs too deep; he is not someone to trifle with."

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