"What's wrong?"
The Little White Tiger immediately sensed Han Xuanji's somewhat heavy mood.
"A Heavenly Devil has appeared."
Han Xuanji frowned slightly and said in a deep voice.
"Ah!"
The Little White Tiger was startled.
It should be noted that the Heavenly Devil Demon is at least an immortal-level being. Even if its strength is greatly reduced after coming to the Spirit Realm, only Immortal Ascension can deal with it.
"And it's right here within the sect."
"Master, let's run away!"
The Little White Tiger shuddered, ready to flee at any moment.
"However, it's just a remnant soul; it shouldn't possess strength surpassing the Tribulation Transcendence Realm."
Han Xuanji rolled her eyes at the Little White Tiger, signaling it to relax.
"I don't know who you learned this from, you're already scared?"
Han Xuanji muttered to himself.
Even without the Devil-Suppressing Seal, he could fight against a Devil Race at the Tribulation Transcendence level, and he was confident that he could at least escape unscathed.
With the Devil-Suppressing Seal and mastery of numerous Cultivation Method to counter Devil Race, Han Xuanji possessed a unique advantage against Devil Race. His remnant soul had been sealed for countless years, and he didn't believe the demons retained much strength.
Seeing Han Xuanji's confidence, the Little White Tiger felt a little more at ease.
However, it still took precautions.
"Master, knowing when to retreat is what you taught me."
"Of course."
Han Xuanji said calmly.
He wouldn't risk his life for anyone.
You can call him selfish or heartless.
This is what cultivation is all about...
If he wasn't mistaken, it must be the Heavenly Devil Cult acting in secret again.
The Divine Profound Sect was completely unprepared for this, or rather, it was impossible to guard against it.
"Position..."
Using the Heavenly Divination Technique and the information provided by the Devil-Suppressing Seal, Han Xuanji instantly locked onto the location and understood its meaning.
"I've never heard of that place before; it must be the place where the Heavenly Devil is suppressed."
Han Xuanji did not get up, but murmured softly.
The Divine Profound Sect has a profound foundation and numerous powerful figures; he does not intend to rashly step forward to compete for the title of hero.
"Hehehe... That's great."
"I have been suppressed for a full 70,000 years, and I have finally emerged."
" Daoist Lingxiu, you deserve to die!"
A deep, booming sound echoed through the sky, filled with boundless resentment.
The entire massive mountain where the Devil-Suppressing Abyss is located began to tremble violently without warning.
"What happened?!"
"Earthquake turning over?"
"No! It's from the bottom of the abyss! It's coming from the bottom of the abyss!"
The disciples guarding the town were instantly thrown into chaos. The Golden Core Realm disciples were even more pale, their spiritual power almost dissipated by the sudden and terrifying demonic energy, and their protective spiritual light flickered erratically.
As Nascent Soul Cultivator, Zhao Qian barely managed to steady himself, but his face was completely drained of color.
He suddenly looked up, staring intently at the entrance to the Devil-Suppressing Abyss, his eyes filled with unprecedented horror and despair.
" Elder Shi... the abyss... the demon..."
His jaw clenched, his voice trembling with fear.
"Something's happened! Something must have happened at the bottom of the abyss!"
Li Shanhai's heart pounded wildly; his earlier unease was amplified to its extreme.
The resolute figure of Elder Shi before he entered was now crystal clear in his mind.
"Senior Brother Zhao! Quickly! Immediately alert the sect! The highest level of alert!"
Li Shanhai practically roared out.
Zhao Qian snapped out of his daze and hurriedly pulled out a crimson jade talisman from his robes. This was the Devil-Suppressing Token, an emergency communication Law Artifact issued by the sect to the disciples guarding the area.
Without hesitation, he poured all his spiritual power into it, and the jade talisman instantly burst forth with a dazzling red light. An invisible wave shot straight towards the core area of the Divine Profound Sect.
Almost the instant the " Devil-Suppressing Token " was issued.
The pitch-black demonic energy, like the floodwaters of the Styx bursting its banks, carrying a bone-chilling cold and an aura of despair that chills the soul, instantly surged from the bottom of the Devil-Suppressing Abyss, sweeping across the entire protected area.
"Ah--!"
"No--!"
"Help me..."
The piercing screams were instantly swallowed up by the demonic energy.
The first few Golden Core Realm disciples were hit, their protective spiritual light shattered like bubbles. The moment their bodies came into contact with the demonic energy, their flesh, bones, and even their souls were eroded and dissolved by the extremely yin and evil power, and finally turned into wisps of black smoke, merging into the demonic tide without leaving a trace.
Zhao Qian, Li Shanhai, and the others reacted quickly, instantly retreating desperately while unleashing their strongest defensive Law Treasure and protective Law Technique.
However, the terror of that demonic energy far exceeded expectations.
"Jump!"
Zhao Qian's protective mirror only lasted for a moment before its surface became covered with spiderweb-like cracks.
The next moment, they felt an indescribable sense of fear arise from the bottom of their hearts. Illusions appeared before their eyes, and countless twisted and wailing demonic figures screamed in their minds, almost tearing their souls apart.
"Keep your mind focused!"
Zhao Qian's eyes were bloodshot, and he bit his tongue, the intense pain bringing a sliver of clarity as he desperately activated his cultivation Cultivation Method to resist the erosion of demonic thoughts.
What's going on?
"What kind of demon dares to offend my Divine Profound Sect!"
Suddenly, a voice full of righteousness rang out.
"It's Elder Shi!"
Suddenly, Zhao Qian caught sight of a figure in the air and immediately exclaimed excitedly.
Li Shanhai was startled, feeling no joy, but rather a heavier heart.
The sword light flashed in the sky, as if Shi Qianzhong was fighting a life-or-death battle with a great demon.
However, the next moment...
Shi Qianzhong arrived at the town's defensive position, looked at the few remaining survivors, and shook his head:
"I didn't expect you all to still be alive."
"However, you are already beyond saving due to demonic possession. I might as well send you on your way, so that you will not fall into the demonic path and cause harm to the region in the future."
Shi Qianzhong muttered to himself, completely ignoring everyone else. His voice was so cold that it made everyone feel as if they had fallen into an abyss.
Elder Shi, what are you saying? There's still hope for us!
One of the disciples' voices were trembling with tears; he had never expected Elder Shi to say such a thing.
"You... you're not Elder Shi, who are you?!"
Zhao Qian couldn't believe it.
Is this something a sect elder should say?
Even if demonic energy enters the body, it is not beyond redemption; it simply easily breeds Heart Devil, but does not necessarily lead to falling into the demonic path.
"You are the Devil Cultivator, you deserve to die a horrible death!"
Li Shanhai clenched his fists and roared.
"Hahaha, I'm Devil Cultivator?"
Shi Qianzhong, as if he had heard the funniest joke in the world.
"I'm not Devil Cultivator."
The next moment, Shi Qianzhong's voice turned incredibly cold.
"My survival means that the Divine Profound Sect will have one more future Void Return cultivator, and I will remember the sacrifices you have made."
Shi Qianzhong to himself, as if to comfort himself, and then...
His eyes turned cold.