Change: The War Between the Righteous and Devil Paths Begins
As tensions between the righteous and demonic factions escalated, the Azure Cloud Sect urgently recalled all its disciples who were traveling abroad, preparing for a potential war between the two powers.
Inside the Holy Son's residence, Zhu Yizhou, who had long since returned to his sect, was hosting a banquet for his fellow disciples.
His face was beaming, showing no trace of the dejection he had suffered at Su Yuxuan's hands earlier. His gaze swept over everyone present, and he laughed heartily:
"Fellow disciples, it's been quite a while since we last met. Today, let's drink to our hearts' content and not leave until we're completely drunk!"
Lin Yan spoke first, his tone full of admiration. "Senior Brother Zhu's demeanor is even more impressive than before."
He has now reached the Peak Spirit Transformation Realm and has even entered the Spirit Transformation Realm Combat Power Ranking, becoming a force to be reckoned with throughout the world.
With your talent, Senior Brother, it shouldn't be long before you break through to the Void Return Realm. At that time, your place on the Void Return Realm Combat Power Ranking will be just around the corner!
Zhu Yizhou was overjoyed to hear this.
Since binding with the system, he has earned Energy Points by Dissemination System.
Along the way, he encountered several great fortuitous opportunity, and his cultivation progressed by leaps and bounds, finally securing the 2915th position on the Spirit Transformation Realm Combat Power Ranking.
Although it was only at the bottom of the list, it was still an honor that only one in ten thousand could achieve.
It's important to understand that this list puts you in the competition of countless geniuses, making it incredibly difficult to achieve.
Looking across the entire Central Continent, there are only a handful of cultivators who can make it onto the Spirit Transformation Realm Combat Power Ranking, and Zhu Yizhou is one of them, enjoying unparalleled prominence.
Even Wang Ruoxi, his junior sister who used to look down on him, now looks at him with admiration.
This change filled him with immense joy, and he couldn't hide the smugness on his face.
He waved his hand and chuckled, feigning humility. "Junior Brother Lin is too kind."
I've simply bound myself to the system a little earlier than you all. Once you all dedicate yourselves to cultivation with the help of the system, your cultivation will surely advance by leaps and bounds."
Lin Yan shook his head repeatedly, his tone full of admiration. "Senior Brother Zhu is being too modest."
Senior brother is a prodigy who broke through to the Nascent Soul after cultivating Nine-Pattern Golden Core, while I am only Eight-Pattern Golden Core cultivator, so my foundation is already a step behind.
Even with system assistance, it would be difficult to match my senior's achievements today.
Zhu Yizhou felt incredibly comforted, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up in a smile.
He waved his hand, feigning nonchalance, and said, "Junior Brother Lin, there's no need to belittle yourself."
A slightly weak foundation in the Golden Core stage is not insurmountable.
As long as I continue to cultivate steadily, I can make up for this gap sooner or later.
Looking at Zhu Yizhou's smug expression, Zheng Xing felt a surge of indescribable resentment welling up inside him.
He had long admired Wang Ruoxi, his junior sister, and originally thought that after Zhu Yizhou was defeated by Su Yuxuan,
He could then seize the opportunity to become the Holy Son, and even have the chance to become dao companion with his beloved.
Who would have thought that the other party had actually been bound to the system, and suddenly turned their fortunes around, becoming even more popular than before.
A glint flashed in his eyes, and he spoke with a half-smile:
"After Senior Brother Zhu breaks through to the Void Return Realm, are you confident you can defeat Su Yuxuan?"
You must know, that person is now incredibly powerful. Not only has he already broken through to the Dao Soul Realm, but he has also climbed to the top of the Void Return Realm Combat Power Ranking, his prowess is unparalleled.
Upon hearing Zhu Yizhou coldly swept his gaze towards Zheng Xing.
He personally defeated this person and seized the position of Holy Son, and the other party has always harbored resentment towards him, not only coveting his position but also eyeing his junior sister Wang Ruoxi.
Now that they've seized the opportunity, they can't wait to provoke us; it's truly despicable.
He snorted coldly, his tone indifferent. "Su Yuxuan's cultivation level is now profound, and her strength is formidable."
I haven't been connected to the system for very long, so it will take some time before I can surpass her.
Instead of saying more, Junior Brother Zheng should focus on his cultivation and strive to climb the Combat Power Ranking as soon as possible; that is the right path.
Oh, by the way, you seem to have been working very hard at your training, but you haven't made much progress.
Zheng Xing was so choked by this veiled sarcasm that his face turned ashen, and his anger surged.
He never expected that Zhu Yizhou, who used to be so outspoken, would now be so cunning and shrewish.
His eyes darted around, and his tone suddenly became sharp. "Junior brother, I haven't been bound to the system for very long. If I want to climb the Combat Power Ranking, I'm afraid it will have to be a few more years."
How can they compare to Senior Brother Zhu, who secretly bound himself to the system long ago, neither informing the sect nor keeping it from Junior Sister Wang? Senior Brother's thoughts are truly well hidden."
Zhu Yizhou's face darkened; he instantly saw through the other party's sinister intentions.
This is an attempt to sow discord between him, his sect, and Wang Ruoxi.
He scanned the changing expressions on the faces of those present and spoke in a deep voice:
"I only accidentally got bound to the system a few years ago when I was looking for fortuitous opportunity outside. So, I didn't get it much earlier than you guys."
My achievements today are due to the fortuitous opportunity I've seized along the way, coupled with my own hard work; they are by no means solely due to the system!
Zheng Xing wanted to take advantage of his inability to keep secrets and set a trap for him.
Unfortunately, although he didn't completely get rid of his big mouth, he did learn some tricks of maneuvering from the system's social platform.
Just like what he said earlier, he wasn't lying.
He diligently Dissemination System to earn Energy Points, and then used those Energy Points to improve his strength through the system. Isn't that a true test of his own hard work?
This explanation is perfectly reasonable and makes no mistake whatsoever!
Just as Zheng Xing was about to speak, a furious shout suddenly resounded throughout the Azure Cloud Sect's mountain gate:
"How dare you!"
You demonic fiends, how dare you attack my Azure Cloud Sect!
Today, I'll make sure you never leave alive!
Zhu Yizhou's heart skipped a beat, and he instantly realized that it was Devil Dao Sect attacking their doorstep. He then secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Now I don't have to get entangled with Zheng Xing anymore, lest I accidentally let something slip and cause trouble for myself.
He immediately raised his voice and shouted, "Fellow disciples! The demonic forces are attacking! Follow me to fight them and protect our sect!"
After saying that, he transformed into a streak of light and rushed out of the Holy Son's residence.
Looking up, the sect's protective array, the "Azure Cloud Grand Formation," was fully activated, with three layers of dazzling light shields enveloping the mountain gate like a celestial curtain;
Outside the mountain gate, hundreds of spatial portals were constantly opening and closing, from which countless Devil Cultivator poured out.
Without saying a word, he activated his Devil Cultivation Method and unleashed Law Treasure magic weapon to fiercely attack the array. The attacks collided violently with the light barrier, creating a deafening roar.
Zhong You directed the demonic cultivators to form an array to attack the Azure Cloud Sect's protective formation.
His gaze was cold as he stared at the cracks spreading across the defensive shield, a hint of regret flashing in his eyes.
He had originally planned to seize the opportunity to launch a surprise attack using Spatial Teleportation, rushing into the Azure Cloud Sect's mountain gate before they could activate their grand formation, catching them completely off guard.
Who would have thought that the Azure Cloud Sect was already prepared? They had just appeared through the spatial gate when...
The Azure Cloud Grand Formation was then activated, protecting the mountain gate like an impregnable fortress, leaving no opportunity for any intruder.
In a flash, he realized the key point: the great war between the righteous and the demonic forces was imminent, and both sides were on edge, fearing that the other would find an opening to launch a surprise attack on their sect.
If there is even the slightest disturbance, the sect's protective formation will be activated immediately, leaving him no chance whatsoever.
Zhong You sneered and used his Devil Cultivation Method to project his voice into the Azure Cloud Sect:
"Ye Changqing! We are here today to act on behalf of Heaven and eliminate the evil elements of your Azure Cloud Sect who cannot be bound to the system."
I urge you to hand those people over immediately.
Otherwise, once we break this formation, we will definitely kill you as accomplices.