Shadow Demon Tears Through the Veil, Sword Rising Sevenfold into the Cloud Depths

"Hmm? The Palace Master of the Demon Shadow Palace, Zong Lu? He actually came to this Heavenly Evolution Secret Realm too?"

"True. No matter how overbearing the Demon Shadow Palace is, how could it really let a junior who had only just formed his Golden Core step forward? I just never expected the Palace Master of the Shadow Palace, who has always been as elusive as a divine dragon, to come in person!"

"Hahaha, so it's Fellow Daoist Zong Lu. That move of yours truly caught this emperor off guard!"

One voice after another rang out, and everyone's eyes turned toward the figure who had appeared so suddenly.

The people of the Great Zhao Dynasty and the cultivators of the Demon Shadow Palace all wore delighted expressions.

In contrast, Venerable Tianhong and the others, along with the people from the Golden Cicada Temple and Wuji Sect, all looked solemn, a bad feeling stirring in their hearts.

Especially the people from the Golden Cicada Temple and Wuji Sect. They could no longer sit still. One after another, they rose into the air and flew toward where Venerable Tianhong stood.

The Palace Master of the Demon Shadow Palace, Zong Lu—the former pillar of the righteous path, now an Evil Cultivator who had brought calamity upon the world.

Everyone was thoroughly familiar with this man's origins.

"Hmph! With this old man here, no matter who comes, don't even think of laying a hand on the Inheritance Stone Statues!"

Venerable Tianhong's brows furrowed deeply. With an angry shout, he immediately roused his true essence and urged his flying sword, preparing to strike.

"So you're Venerable Tianhong of the Phantom Star Sect? What a pity. If you want to stop me, you... aren't qualified!"

Zong Lu's expression did not change. He merely gave a