The Demon God watched Su Xiuyi's departing figure, his eyes filled with terror and despair.
Because in that instant, although Su Xiuyi only used the Domain of God of the Stars of the Heavens, from the powerful aura emanating from him, he knew that although the person in front of him seemed to be only at the seventh level of the Grotto-Heaven realm, Su Xiuyi's combat strength could not be measured by realm at all.
He had only one goal all along: to break free from the seal, escape the confinement, and leave the Demon God Grotto-Heaven.
Therefore, Su Xiuyi, who guards the Demon God Grotto-Heaven, has always been the object of his attention. In that instant, he used his willpower to observe Su Xiuyi. The moment his willpower approached Su Xiuyi, he was horrified to discover that Su Xiuyi's body was radiating an extremely powerful force. It was as if countless Gods and Devils were sitting cross-legged in Su Xiuyi's body, and the power of her physical body was absolutely capable of moving mountains and breaking rivers.
As Demon Race, his physical cultivation was innate. He had cultivated his physical body to an extremely terrifying level. Among all demons, his physical strength was the strongest. At his peak, he was able to kill a peak expert of the Grotto-Heaven Realm with just his physical strength.
However, just now, the instant his willpower approached Su Xiuyi, he felt the aura emanating from Su Xiuyi's body was incredibly terrifying, comparable to the divine power emanating from countless Gods and Devils. Back when he was at his peak, his physical strength was worlds apart from that of Su Xiuyi before him, with an insurmountable chasm between them.
Even now, his heart was still trembling violently, because he could hardly imagine how such a physical body had been cultivated. In ancient times, when the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi was incredibly abundant, countless rare and precious materials were born. He had also devoured countless rare and precious materials to elevate his physical body to that level. But in this barren new era, Su Xiuyi had actually cultivated his physical body to such a terrifying level.
His talent was so extraordinary that it drove him to despair.
" The Demon Race will likely never rise again!"
"If he doesn't keep his promise, then we might really be doomed in this Demon God Grotto-Heaven. But such a terrifying being shouldn't break his word. Even if we leave the Demon God Grotto-Heaven, we must not provoke him."
In that instant, the Demon God concealed all his aura and slowly departed, his heart filled with fear and helplessness.
In that instant, the Demon God's eyes were filled with weariness.
Even after the Demon God departed, Demon God words still echoed in the minds of the countless powerful demons who lay prostrate there.
Knowing that even if the Demon God were to recover to his peak, he would still find it difficult to defeat Su Xiuyi, these great demons instantly despaired. Seeing the figure returning to the Dao Comprehension Thatched Cottage, they were filled with fear.
"Bite!"
"Today's check-in is available. Would you like to check in now?"
Having proven the power of the Stars of the Heavens in the Domain of God, Su Xiuyi had just returned to the Enlightenment Thatched Cottage when the mechanical voice of the system echoed in his mind.
"Check-in!"
At this moment, Su Xiuyi did not hesitate at all. She was already extremely familiar with the daily routine of signing in.
As soon as Su Xiuyi finished thinking, the system's mechanical voice rang in Su Xiuyi mind again.
"Bite!"
"Sign-in successful. Sign-in reward: one Rank 8 Grotto-Heaven Fragment."
As the system's voice faded, a look of surprise appeared on Su Xiuyi's face. She had never expected that the Grotto-Heaven fragment she was rewarded with today would be of the eighth grade. She hadn't received a Grotto-Heaven fragment of this quality in a long time.
"Eighth rank?"
"Could it be related to his strength returning to its peak?"
At this moment, a smile appeared on Su Xiuyi's face. In that instant, a fragment shimmering with a ghostly light appeared in Su Xiuyi's palm. Within this fragment, it seemed that a fragmented Grotto-Heaven world existed.
Looking at this powerful fragment of Grotto-Heaven, Su Xiuyi smiled. He knew very well that if he could refine this eighth-grade Grotto-Heaven fragment, his strength could be raised to the eighth level of the Grotto-Heaven in a short period of time.
Time passed quickly, and eight months went by. In the Great Zhou Imperial Capital, Su Yun, who had been in seclusion, slowly opened his eyes. At this moment, two beams of light shot out from Su Yun's eyes, making it impossible for anyone to look directly at him.
These two golden rays seemed to be able to see into a person's soul.
"Finally, I've broken through!"
Upon opening his eyes, Su Yun immediately concealed all his aura and a smile appeared on his face. After three months of cultivation, his strength had completely broken through to the realm of Defying Heaven and Changing Fate.
Previously, after Su Xiuyi Supreme One Sect, the Great Zhou Dynasty's prestige reached its peak. Su Yun was naturally a wise ruler, not a fool. At that time, taking advantage of the momentum generated by Su Xiuyi Supreme One Sect, he unified countless forces at an unstoppable speed.
Now, apart from the unfathomable Great Shang Dynasty, all other forces have been driven back to the former Ten Thousand Sects Territory.
The implementation of the Martial Hall became incredibly smooth, and countless talented disciples entered the Martial Hall.
Although only eight months have passed, the world has undergone tremendous changes in these eight months. With the continuous emergence of powerful figures, their existence has accelerated the recovery of the world. The concentration of Spiritual Qi Spiritual Qi the world is now more than ten times that of before, and hundreds of times that of several decades ago.
Yuntian was already quite talented, and the Primordial Devil Scripture he cultivated was also very special. He seized the opportunity and directly stepped into the realm of Defying Heaven and Changing Fate.
Having achieved a breakthrough in his cultivation, Su Yun slowly emerged from his secluded cultivation place.
Congratulations, Your Majesty.
Congratulations, Your Majesty!
The moment Su Yun appeared, countless powerful figures from the Great Zhou Dynasty hurriedly bowed and paid their respects, their faces filled with excitement.
Su Yun's strength has now reached the peak of the Saint Realm. Coupled with the Primordial Devil Scripture he cultivates, Su Yun Su Yun's strength can be said to be the number one in the Great Zhou Dynasty Great Zhou Dynasty, apart from that mysterious guardian.
Upon hearing these voices, Su Yun did not show much of a smile. Although his cultivation had broken through to the realm of Defying Heaven and Changing Fate, the speed at which Spiritual Qi was recovering in this world was truly terrifying. Su Yun was well aware that it wouldn't be long before countless powerful individuals would break through to the realm of Defying Heaven and Changing Fate.
The Great Zhou Imperial Clan did not benefit from his breakthrough; they were only barely able to protect themselves.
Su Yun's gaze fell on the old eunuch, and he asked solemnly, "In the past three months, while I have been in seclusion to break through my cultivation level, has any turmoil or major event occurred in the world?"
Upon hearing Su Yun's words, the old woman's smile vanished, and she replied with a solemn expression, "Your Majesty, for the past three months, the world has been very peaceful, with no disturbances occurring, and the Great Shang Dynasty has not dared to take any further steps."
"Our Great Zhou Dynasty is progressing extremely rapidly. Eighteen powerful individuals have reached the Half-Step Defying Heaven and Changing Fate realm. Before long, these 18 individuals will become Defying Heaven and Changing Fate realm experts. Our Great Zhou Dynasty can be said to be gradually becoming fully powerful."
But as he said this, the old eunuch took a slight breath, because what he had just said was all good news, but according to the intelligence gathered from all over the world, beneath this calm surface, the world had already been turbulent.
The old eunuch knew that Su Yun was not a foolish ruler, so he naturally wouldn't listen to such things. The reason he spoke of good news first was because Su Yun had just broken through to a higher realm.
"What bad news?"
At the moment the old eunuch paused, Su Yun's gaze fell on him.
The old eunuch wiped the sweat from his brow and immediately reported, "Your Majesty, although the world appears perfectly calm, undercurrents are already surging. With the continuous revival of the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, those demons and monsters lurking in the shadows will likely surface soon. According to the intelligence gathered by our Great Zhou's Night Watchers and eunuchs, the greatest threat to us now is the Samsara Hall, which was suppressed by our Great Zhou's guardians many years ago!"
"Rumor has it that the guardian beast of the Samsara Hall, though suppressed by its guardian, has grown stronger over the years with the continuous recovery of the spiritual energy of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi. A month ago, according to intelligence, a rift appeared in the void, from which a terrifying power descended. That power was absorbed by the suppressed divine tortoise, whose strength has definitely reached the realm of Defying Heaven and Changing Fate."
"Furthermore, beyond my Human Realm, powerful beings from all races have been approaching the passage into the Human Realm these past few days. These powerful beings from all races are probably not content to remain idle."
As soon as the old eunuch finished speaking, a figure rushed into the hall, his expression grave and clearly very anxious.
The moment he saw Su Yun, the man knelt on one knee. "Your Majesty, I have something to report."
Upon seeing the person kneeling before him, Su Yun frowned slightly and immediately stopped in his tracks. These people were all his old comrades and knew his manners very well. If it weren't for an extremely urgent matter, they would never have been so rude.
At that moment, Su Yun felt a vague unease deep inside and immediately said, "What exactly happened? Report back quickly!"
As soon as Su Yun finished speaking, the minister immediately said, "Your Majesty, in the barren northern lands of our Great Zhou, an extremely powerful force has recently been established. Our Martial Hall there have all been overthrown by this force, and some exceptionally talented disciples have been forced to join it."
"The situation is extremely critical. This force is incredibly powerful. Only eight months have passed since the guardians of our Great Zhou made their move, and its influence still lingers. However, this person has directly established a sect called the Ten Thousand Devils Hall and completely severed ties with our Great Zhou Dynasty. Clearly, their strength is immense."
"Moreover, this person's identity is extremely mysterious. Many ancient powerhouses serve within our Great Zhou Dynasty, but we have not learned a single thing about this person from their mouths."
"In a short period of time, the Ten Thousand Devils Hall devoured the ancient forces in the north, and in a very short time, it has become a force to be reckoned with, even stronger than the Supreme One Sect of the past."
"The only good news now is that after the Ten Thousand Devils Hall unified the north, it did not continue to expand its influence to other parts of my Great Zhou Royal Dynasty. However, it has become one of the three powers with my Great Zhou Dynasty, posing a great threat."
The minister spoke quickly, instantly recounting everything he knew.
Upon hearing this, Su Yun's eyes revealed a serious expression.
" The Ten Thousand Devils Hall?"
These words, spoken by Su Yun, were unusually solemn. Just as the minister before him had said, the Ten Thousand Devils Hall was definitely not simple. Only eight months had passed since Su Xiuyi destroyed the Supreme One Sect, and in those eight months, Su Xiuyi's deterrent power remained, which these people could not possibly forget.
However, the fact that the other party Wuji established the Ten Thousand Devils Hall and destroyed the Martial Hall indicates that they must have sufficient resources.
After taking a deep breath, Su Yun immediately said, "Go, immediately strengthen the surveillance of the Ten Thousand Devils Hall. If the Ten Thousand Devils Hall makes any unusual moves, report to me immediately."
"Also, don't underestimate the Samsara Hall. As far as I know, this sect is extremely powerful."
"Our Great Zhou Dynasty may seem incredibly powerful now, but this world is not so simple. If we can become so powerful, then other forces can too. These ancient forces survived the terrible disasters of antiquity; they are not simple beings and should not be underestimated!"
As soon as Su Yun finished speaking, all the ministers present immediately obeyed and left.
Su Yun walked out of the main hall, looked up at the sky, and a solemn look appeared in his eyes.
Within the Ten Thousand Sects Territory, at the foot of a great mountain, a dozen beings of unfathomable strength have gathered.
"Lord Xuanming, how has your cultivation recovered these past few days?"
"Our ability is only to bring a sliver of your willpower down, but this time, in order to bring your willpower down, the power of Heavenly Dao has been awakened again. It's probably impossible to bring your willpower down again in a short time!"
"With our assistance, will the master be able to escape?"
The entity suppressed beneath this mountain is none other than the Xuanming Divine Turtle, the divine beast of the Samsara Hall. In recent days, some powerful figures from the Samsara Hall have revived, allowing a trace of the divine turtle's will to descend once more.
As soon as the man finished speaking, a voice like muffled thunder rang out, filled with terrifying rage.
"Don't worry. Over the past ten years or so, with the continuous recovery of Spiritual Qi, my strength has also been constantly increasing. Now, with the arrival of a wisp of willpower, my strength has recovered to the third level of the Grotto-Heaven Realm. Breaking free from the suppression will not be difficult."
"But I still need a day to integrate my willpower. Once I integrate my willpower, shattering mountains will be a piece of cake."
"Eight months ago, that person made a move. I've been watching him from afar ever since. His cultivation is extraordinary; he reached the first level of the Dongting Realm. Even though he entered the second level of the Grotto-Heaven Heaven Realm during these eight months with the recovery of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, he's still no match for me."
"After being suppressed for so many years, once I break free, I will definitely destroy the Great Zhou Dynasty; otherwise, I will never be able to quell the hatred in my heart."
In that instant, the Xuanming Divine Turtle struggled violently, and the surrounding mountains shook under its terrifying power, as if the earth was about to collapse.
"Welcome, Lord Xuanming!"
The powerful figures from the Samsara Hall revealed smiles on their faces.
"You all retreat first, and don't attract the attention of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Otherwise, if that damned fellow makes a move before I'm completely free, you won't be able to stop him."
"Yes, sir!"
These powerful figures from the Samsara Hall disappeared one by one in a hurry.
"Hahaha!"
" Great Zhou Dynasty, just you wait! The day I break free will be the day your Great Zhou Imperial Clan is destroyed. You have suppressed me here for over a decade. Only by destroying you can I wash away this humiliation."
The voice of the Xuanming Divine Turtle resounded through the sky, and terrifying power erupted from its body at this moment. The earth shook violently, and under that terrifying power, the earth was directly torn apart, creating countless abysses. The great river in the distance instantly stopped flowing, and at a glance, this place seemed to have become a dead end.
The disciples of some sects practicing cultivation within the mountains instantly showed fear in their eyes and immediately led their disciples away from the area.
The secret agents of the Great Zhou Dynasty, lurking in the shadows, showed a look of fear on their faces.
"Not good!"
"This giant tortoise is about to break free, and if my calculations are correct, it will happen within the next day or two. Its strength is terrifying; I feel like an ant under its aura."
"Even when I watched the guardians of my Great Zhou Dynasty take action from afar, the pressure they exuded was not as terrifying as this giant tortoise."
"This giant tortoise has been suppressed for over a decade, and it must harbor extreme resentment towards our Great Zhou Dynasty. If it breaks free, our Great Zhou Dynasty will undoubtedly be its primary target for revenge."
"Quickly, send a message to the capital! The Emperor must know about this immediately!"
After the spy finished speaking, his breathing became extremely rapid, and his forehead was covered with beads of sweat the size of soybeans.
His body retreated rapidly, not daring to linger there any longer.
Soon, Su Yun, who was far away in the palace, received the news, and a solemn expression appeared on his face.
Looking at the spy in front of him, he asked with a serious expression, "Is the information reliable?"
The news claimed that the Xuanming Great Demon, who had been suppressed for over a decade, had actually reached the level of the Grotto-Heaven Realm, making him even more terrifying than Su Xiuyi, who had made the move. This caused Su Yun's face to instantly darken.
"Your Majesty, I have confirmed this repeatedly. The spies we sent there to monitor the Xuanming Divine Turtle are at the level of the Great Tribulation of Wind and Fire. That person witnessed the battle between the Guardian and the Supreme One Sect Ancestor, so he is absolutely certain that he has not made a mistake."
Su Yun had still harbored some illusions, but upon receiving confirmation of the news, a look of horror appeared on his face.
He has only broken through to the realm of Defying Heaven and Changing Fate, but the enemy that the Great Zhou Dynasty is about to face is actually a being who has reached the Grotto-Heaven Realm. Moreover, according to the information, this powerful demon's strength has actually surpassed the realm of Defying Heaven and Changing Fate and directly entered the Grotto-Heaven, and is even stronger than Su Xiuyi.
"Continue to monitor the Xuanming Divine Turtle's every move!" Su Yun ordered solemnly.
" Su Xiuyi, can you stop him?"
"Have you left the pass yet?"
(End of this chapter)