Heavenly Dao Sacred Land—Sacred Land Main Hall.
Deep within, in a secret chamber.
This was where the Heavenly Dao Sacred Land's most important figures held confidential discussions.
Under normal circumstances, it would not be used unless something earth-shattering had happened.
Yet at this moment, all twelve chairs in the chamber were occupied.
Every person's aura was terrifying.
Simply standing beside them would make others feel immense pressure.
Yet at this moment, everyone wore grave expressions.
It was difficult to imagine what kind of monumental matter could make people of their status all reveal such solemn looks.
At this moment, everyone's gaze was fixed on True Man Qingwei at the head of the room.
True Man Qingwei's expression was equally solemn. He swept his gaze across the room and slowly said,
"Junior brothers and Grand Elders, I trust you have all received the news.
"The six Demonic Path forces of the Eastern Continent and the Demon Race have joined forces, stationing troops in the north of the Eastern Continent. They are prepared to launch an attack on our six Sacred Lands at any time."
"Furthermore, I have received word that the Myriad Transformations Demonic Sect has dispatched countless disciples to secretly infiltrate the various Righteous Path forces, carrying out missions such as turning people, assassination, and intelligence gathering."
"Yet so far, our Heavenly Dao Sacred Land has not discovered a single Myriad Transformations Demonic Sect spy!"
"The depth of their concealment and the thoroughness of their preparations are horrifying!"
"Therefore, to deal with this sudden upheaval, the six Sacred Lands, including our Heavenly Dao Sacred Land, will form the Righteous Path Allied Army.
"To confront this outbreak by the Demonic Path forces, the six Sacred Lands will establish linked teleportation formations between them to facilitate troop deployment.
"During this period, no combatant above the Nascent Soul realm may leave the sect!"
"Furthermore, aside from the six Sacred Lands, all other Righteous Path forces will move their entire sects into the six Sacred Lands. This will both grant them protection and prevent them from being defeated one by one."
True Man Qingwei looked at those below him.
"Everyone, this is a great upheaval the Eastern Continent has not seen in ten thousand years. The Demonic Path forces have lain dormant for a thousand years. We do not know what strength they possess now, much less with the Demon Race providing them with cannon fodder. It can be said that they came prepared, while we are responding in haste."
"Therefore, I hope all of you will remain fully alert and prepare to deal with anything."
True Man Qingwei's tone was heavy, and a trace of concern flickered in his eyes.
He had only learned this news in haste.
He had then immediately convened this meeting.
"Troubled times indeed. According to the information I have received, the Demonic Path unrest is not confined to our Eastern Continent. Demonic Path forces have also risen up in places such as the Central Continent, Ink Continent, and Sea Continent."
"According to the latest news from the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion, half of the Sea Continent has already fallen. Every mortal dynasty has been slaughtered clean, turning the land into a living hell."
"These reports had been sealed away until now. It is difficult to imagine just how immense a force the Demonic Path has mobilized."
An elder sighed, his face filled with gravity.
"Senior Brother Xu, why bring that up? The cultivators of the Sea Continent are worthless to begin with. There are fewer than ten Ascension Realm great cultivators in the entire continent. It is only natural that they could not withstand the allied army of the Demonic Path and the Demon Race."
"Our Eastern Continent is different. The six Sacred Lands alone have dozens of Ascension Realm great cultivators on the surface. So what if the Demonic Path Allied Army has risen up now? We are not useless trash like those people from the Sea Continent. If they dare to come, they had better be prepared for their entire army to be wiped out."
The one who said this was a burly man in a fiery red robe, his upper body bare.
He looked somewhat flamboyant.
"Sigh, Junior Brother Gan, that is not what worries me. I am worried whether there is an even greater conspiracy behind the alliance between the Demonic Path forces and the Demon Race."
"As everyone knows, the Demon Race has always been at odds with us humans, whether Righteous Path or Demonic Path.
"Yet now they have joined forces. This cannot help but make one think deeply."
Elder Xu Changsheng spoke again, his voice full of concern.
"Senior Brother Xu, are you suggesting that there may be an even greater mastermind behind the alliance of the Demonic Path and the Demon Race?"
An elder asked with a frown.
Xu Changsheng nodded, then turned toward True Man Qingwei.
"Senior Brother Qingwei, as one of the Ten Great Guardians, have you sensed any disturbances in the Demon Suppressing Abyss?"
True Man Qingwei shook his head at those words.
"Not for now. If there is one, I will know immediately."
The Demon Suppressing Abyss was the most terrifying forbidden zone of life in the Mystic Realm.
It was said that the Primal Heavenly Demon and countless demons were sealed within the Demon Suppressing Abyss.
The Ten Great Guardians were the ten peerless experts responsible for suppressing and guarding the Demon Suppressing Abyss.
Each of them wielded a peerless immortal sword.
By unleashing their immortal swords, they could possess combat power comparable to immortals.
"It is best if there is nothing. If there is, then the Mystic Realm may face its most terrifying disaster."
Xu Changsheng let out a breath of relief. After saying that, he spoke no further.
After that, everyone chatted for a while longer.
At last, True Man Qingwei spoke solemnly again.
"Since matters have come to this, all of you must be careful.
"Also, our most urgent task is to purge the Myriad Transformations Demonic Sect spies from the Sacred Land. If these vermin are not removed, our Heavenly Dao Sacred Land will sooner or later become riddled with holes."
"Senior Brother Qingwei, everyone knows that without you saying it. But you must keep a close eye on Nephew Jun!"
"Anyone in the Heavenly Dao Sacred Land can come to harm, except Nephew Jun."
"Exactly, exactly. Senior Brother Qingwei, you must keep a close eye on Wangyou. Do not let anything happen to him.
"Better yet, you should eat and sleep with Wangyou during this time."
The elders all spoke at once, but they all meant the same thing.
Anyone could come to harm, except Jun Wangyou.
"You lot, he is my disciple! Do I need you to teach me what to do?"
True Man Qingwei blew his beard and glared, clearly displeased.
Just then, True Man Qingwei suddenly frowned.
His figure vanished from the secret chamber at once.
He appeared outside the main hall.
True Man Qingwei looked up and saw the terrifying sword aura that pierced the heavens.
"Oh, heavens! Little ancestor, when are you ever going to settle down?"
True Man Qingwei was utterly dumbfounded.
At such a critical moment, Jun Wangyou had once again displayed his terrifying talent. Was he trying to get himself killed?!
Who knew how many spies from the demonic sects were watching within the Sacred Land at this moment?
If word got out, Jun Wangyou would absolutely become the Demonic Path Allied Army's top target for recruitment and assassination.
Just as True Man Qingwei had expected.
At this very moment, secret letters were being sent out at astonishing speed from every corner of the Heavenly Dao Sacred Land.
In the outer sect disciple area, beside a tranquil lake, a little girl in a purple dress stood in a pavilion, staring at the sword aura piercing the sky as she murmured to herself.
"Handsome big brother, you are mine. No one can take you from me!"
Lingtian Peak.
"Whew..."
Slowly withdrawing the Nine Heavens Scarlet Fire Sword, Jun Wangyou panted lightly.
9,890 meters. That was his current limit.
At this moment, not a trace of spiritual energy remained in his body.
"After cultivating for a few more days, I should be able to break through ten thousand meters."
Jun Wangyou murmured.
He was merely at the Foundation Establishment Early Stage, and he had only broken through a few days ago. His cultivation had not even been stabilized yet.
Yet even so, Jun Wangyou was only 110 meters away from ten thousand meters.
"Trying to condense a ten-thousand-meter sword aura is still somewhat difficult with my current cultivation. Even if I force it out, I can only use it once. If I really used it in actual combat, I would be courting death."
Jun Wangyou shook his head slightly and stopped experimenting.
A Dao technique that could only be used once at full strength was meaningless.
Just as he was about to turn and return to his room, Jun Wangyou suddenly froze.
"Master, when did you get here?"
True Man Qingwei had appeared before Jun Wangyou at some point.
He was looking at Jun Wangyou with a face full of worries.
Suddenly, True Man Qingwei inexplicably roared,
"You brat, do you know what you have done?"
"I... what did I do?"
Jun Wangyou looked completely bewildered.
But True Man Qingwei did not explain. He strode forward, grabbed Jun Wangyou by the ear, and dragged him into the room.
The moment they entered, True Man Qingwei's expression abruptly changed. With a wave of his hand, a barrier enveloped the entire room.
Turning around, True Man Qingwei said with a grave and stern expression,
"Good disciple, listen carefully to what I am about to say."
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