Holy Abyss City, Great Thousand Building.
"Elder Lu, what is it? I'm in seclusion. Could Xiao Yan and the others have returned? That fast?"
A tall, slender figure in green robes flashed into the room.
"Xiao Yan and the others haven't returned. We've run into serious trouble. According to the Great Thousand Building's intelligence, perhaps as retaliation for you wiping out a large number of their experts in one stroke over a month ago, the Extraterritorial Evil Clan on the other side has launched a counterattack."
"They've sent a large number of experts to the Four Saints—no, the Five Saints Ruins. They intend to completely erase the lingering wills of our five ancient mighty figures and rescue the remnant souls of the Heavenly Demon Emperors suppressed by them."
The Grey-Robed Elder, seated in the room, shook his head with a grave expression.
"Retaliation? Hmph. I was just worrying that I'd killed so many of them they'd lost their nerve and wouldn't dare come to the Ancient Holy Abyss anymore. But since this trouble was caused by me, I'll handle it. In my capacity as the Great Thousand Pavilion's first Demon Slayer King, I will conscript every mid- and high-level Demon Slayer in the city to march with me into battle."
After hearing this, Xiao Xuan merely gave a cold laugh.
"Haha, that is exactly what this old man had in mind. Perhaps out of fear, the other side has not dispatched any experts above the Heavenly Sovereign level, so it is perfect for you to lead the expedition. As for the mid- and high-level Demon Slayers currently staying in Holy Abyss City, I have already conscripted them for you. They are right outside my Great Thousand Building now and can set out at any time."
The Grey-Robed Elder rose and