Eternity in an Instant, the Traits of a Dao Lord

The sword light descended from the sky, traversing the Divine Capital above the capital, like a white ribbon splitting the sky in two.

In an instant, the Divine Capital Capital's protective formation activated spontaneously, with golden ripples spreading outwards. Nine flying dragons emerged from the depths of the imperial palace, using the power of the formation to meet the sword light, their auras soaring into the sky.

Divine Capital the powerful figures in the entire capital city turned their gazes to this moment.

Both the person who drew the sword and the name they uttered shocked them.

The former means that after the Old Wang left, the strongest Supreme Sword Lord in the world Yan Huifeng, challenged the Divine Capital!

The latter, then, means the sect leader of the Heavenly Demon Sect...

They're hiding in the palace?!

Before they could come to a conclusion, a scene that shocked everyone unfolded.

The Divine Capital Grand Formation, which everyone believed was powerful enough to protect the Divine Capital and keep Immortals and Gods and gods out of the city, failed to stop the sword light that descended from the sky!

The sword light continued to fall straight down, treating the great formation as if it were nothing.

Along the way, it seemed as if a path to heaven had been opened, leading Tongtian. And in this passage, someone stepped into the Divine Capital with a sword in hand, his Sword Intent as vast as the four seas, pressing down on the Divine Capital above the capital city.

When he appeared, all the swordsmen in the Divine Capital looked on with a knowing expression, and their swords, drawn an inch from their sheaths, rang out with a clear, resonant sound, as if paying homage to their ancestor.

It really is that Supreme Sword Lord!

When this man, who had once confirmed his own Dao Path, Form Refinement, he had inspired those around him to draw their swords.

Later, when the Dharma Aspect was established, it first caused the extraordinary sight of "clouds hanging down from the nine heavens and waters standing upright in the four seas", and then there was the world-shaking spectacle of ten thousand swords paying homage and covering the sky!

now.

This sword immortal, Heaven Ranking second on the Heavenly Ranking, moved with lightning speed, Divine Capital Grand Formation his sword and charging into the imperial palace before anyone could react.

Deep within the palace, an aged voice resounded, filled with barely suppressed rage:

"Yan Huifeng! How dare you trespass into the palace! Does the Nanhua Sect intend to commit treason?!"

His response was a gleaming flash of a sword.

The Sword Qi and Daoist principles contained within it are so vast and powerful that they inspire awe.

"Activate the formation!" the aged voice roared. Four golden pillars of light rose from the four corners of the palace, and within each pillar emerged the phantom of an ancient divine general, clad in armor, wielding a divine weapon, and exuding an aura at the level of immortals Immortals and Gods.

This formation is the core and central hub of the Divine Capital Grand Formation.

Seeing that the Divine Capital Grand Formation could not be fully activated in time, the powerful figures in the imperial palace forcibly activated the core hub.

"Yan Huifeng, no matter how powerful you are, don't even think about running rampant in the Divine Capital!"

The aged voice rang out again, this time with more confidence in its tone.

However, what responded to him was still the same bright sword light as before.

A horizontal slash.

The four phantom images of divine generals were cut in half at the waist.

The shock of this scene plunged the once bustling Divine Capital into a deathly silence.

On the distant rooftop of the Mountains and Rivers Tower, Ji Yaoyang's pupils suddenly contracted.

This formation was not created by the Great Yan, but was inherited from High Antiquity. It is said that the four guardian generals at the earliest time were all Dao Lord level experts!

Now, times have changed, the Immortal Dao has declined, and the Divine Capital Grand Formation has also weakened. However, the four manifested divine generals still possess combat power at the level of Immortals and Gods. If I were not also a member of the royal family and knew how to restrain them, I would not have been able to defeat these four divine generals.

But Yan Huifeng... slashed horizontally with a single sword strike?!

Ji Yaoyang stared intently at the direction of the palace. Only after seeing the four divine generals reassemble and completely healed did he breathe a sigh of relief.

The people in the palace quickly changed their strategy. The four divine generals no longer took the initiative to attack, but instead guarded one side, erecting a golden barrier that enveloped the palace.

Then, the aged voice once again angrily denounced Yan Huifeng for his treason.

This time, Yan Huifeng, who had single-handedly stormed into the Divine Capital, finally looked at the situation seriously and truly delivered his first sword strike of the day.

In an instant, the sword split into countless fragments, recklessly piercing through the entire world.

It was as if the waters of the four seas were suspended upside down in the sky, each drop of seawater a Sword Qi, each Sword Qi enough to shatter the Void.

In an instant, the entire palace formation was transformed into a hedgehog, sliced apart by countless pillars of sword light. What was even more terrifying was that the number of sword lights was still increasing wildly, or rather, spreading!

The old sword light, which had already dissipated its remaining power, was instantly replaced by a brand new sword light, which continued to slash towards the imperial palace formation. It was a thousand times more powerful than one!

All the powerful figures within the Divine Capital were shaken at this moment.

At Tantai Household, Tantai Qingfeng looked up in astonishment.

"This is beyond the level of Immortals and Gods-- "

A deep, resonant voice came from beside me.

Tantai Qingfeng was startled and looked to the side.

A young-looking figure, almost like a teenager, appeared beside him at some point.

"Ancestor Yinglong!"

The person before them was none other than Tantai Yinglong, a Dharma Aspect expert from the Tantai Household who disappeared decades ago during the palace coup!

"What did Ancestor Yinglong mean just now?" Tantai Qingfeng asked, regaining his senses and filled with doubt. "Has this person already broken through to the Golden Immortal?"

With such strength, how did Xue Wuya survive this man's sword strike, and how did he ultimately fall to Yu Tunzhou?

Tantai Yinglong gazed towards the direction of the imperial palace.

The one swordsman unleashed only one strike, yet countless sword shadows clustered together, forming a sword array that turned the entire palace, protected by the array, into a hedgehog.

In Tantai Yinglong's view, the most terrifying aspect of these sword lights was not their infinite proliferation, but their undiminished power! With his level of cultivation, he tried to find the source of these sword lights, but what gradually chilled him was that this was not a method of multiplying one into ten thousand, nor was it a simple derivative of sword lights.

As the sword light intensified, its power remained undiminished, always maintaining its initial intensity.

"[Eternity in an Instant]..."

Tantai Yinglong stared intently at the sky filled with Sword Intent and said in a deep voice,

"The four directions and the space above and below are called the universe; the past and the present are called the cosmos."

"Immortals and Gods can destroy a realm and roam the vast void, yet they have not yet deciphered the ultimate truth of time and Void. Only the Dao Lord can break through the illusion, freeze eternity, influence the changes in destiny with his own power, and even reverse the flow of time slightly!"

"This sword captured a fleeting moment of power, and then infinitely expanded upon that moment. Therefore, although the sword light is ever-changing, its power never diminishes—this Yan Huifeng has already glimpsed the Heavenly Dao and found the path to becoming Dao Lord!"

"No wonder Divine Capital Grand Formation couldn't stop him!"

Tantai Yinglong's eyes revealed apprehension.

He secluded himself for decades, turning death into life, and successfully stepped into the second stage of the Dharma Aspect, comparable to True Immortal. He thought that with this, he could compete with Yan Huifeng and others.

But this person's performance today shattered all his arrogance after breaking through to a higher realm.

He has actually mastered the [Eternity in an Instant], a skill possessed only by Dao Lord! "Bring out the [Dark Banner Iron Sword]," Tantai Yinglong said in a deep voice.

Tantai Qingfeng exclaimed in shock, "Is this necessary? This person's target is the royal family, which has nothing to do with our Tantai Household. Why get involved in this mess?"

The [Dark Banner Iron Sword] is one of the strongest immortal weapons of the Tantai Household in the Central Plains. It is a clan-protecting artifact along with the [Ten Thousand Gods Diagram], both obtained from the Great Emperor Gouchen behind them.

Moreover, no matter how strong the Yan Huifeng, this place is still the capital of the Divine Capital, the "capital of all dynasties" that has never changed since High Antiquity times. The city's protective formation has not yet had time to reveal its full power, and is currently only showing two or three tenths of its strength.

Tantai Yinglong's youthful face remained expressionless as he coldly stated, "I'm not only worried about Yan Huifeng, but also about Kou Ziling!"

Only then did Tantai Qingfeng realize the purpose of this person's visit.

"The royal family... does indeed have connections with the Six Paths of Evil and Demons," Tantai Qingfeng said in a deep voice, "But I never expected them to actually invite Kou Ziling into the palace!"

This man's fame was even greater than Yan Huifeng's for them!

The three major Lineage all have influence in the lower realms, overseas, and beyond the heavens, and they know that the rumors about Kou Ziling are not fabricated.

This person really did go overseas back then and abducted a divine weapon comparable to the Great Sage, possessing complete self-awareness!

At this moment.

The myriad sword lights in the sky suddenly converged. All streams returned to their source, transforming into a pure white ribbon that cleaved straight down from the heavens!

"Boom--"

The entire palace suddenly trembled.

The tremors spread in all directions and soon reached the feet of the Tantai Household.

The golden barrier erected by the four guardian deities shattered with a deafening roar!

A figure in black stood with a sword at his side, hovering above the palace. The sword at his waist was not even drawn, and the plain sword tassel swayed gently in the wind. Yet, his Sword Intent was as vast as the four seas, making the entire Divine Capital feel suffocated.

"Kou Ziling, how long are you going to hide?"

For a moment, the entire Divine Capital was filled with astonishment and uncertainty.

This person is so certain; could it be that the current leader of the Six Paths of Evil and Demons, the [Heavenly Demon], is truly hiding in the imperial palace?

The royal family is actually associating with Six Paths of Evil and Demons?!

Deep within the palace.

A figure in white robes stood gracefully, none other than [Heavenly Demon] Kou Ziling, who looked to one side with a gentle smile, "Brother Qingxuan, how does the Martial Dao Dharma Aspect of my Central Plains compare to the Golden Immortal of the Heavens?"

The man's expression was solemn; he was none other than Lü Qingxuan, the abbot of the Five Villages Temple.

After one of his clones perished in the Northern Plains, he has now reappeared in the Great Yuan Imperial Palace.

"If all the Martial Dao Dharma Aspect in the Central Plains were like this, even the strongest forces from beyond the heavens would probably not dare to invade." Lü Qingxuan's eyes revealed apprehension.

That person had not only reached the Golden Immortal level, but had also mastered some of the characteristics of Dao Lord!

[Eternity in an Instant].

Even Dao Lord can no longer take away or determine this person's future destiny.

Such a powerful being, even beyond the heavens, would be able to roam freely across the vast void.

"However, compared to that, what I care more about is your strength, fellow Daoist." Lü Qingxuan looked at Kou Ziling, his gaze profound. "Fellow Daoist, you're not planning to have Emperor Tianshun take the blame for you, are you?"

If he wants to become the Great Yuan Dynasty, he must first overcome the hurdle of the [Heavenly Demon].

Kou Ziling smiled and shook his head, "The world has many prejudices against me. If I show my face, it won't have a good impact, so I'll trouble Brother Qingxuan to take action on my behalf."

Lü Qingxuan said calmly, "If it were from beyond the heavens, I would naturally be willing to fight them. However, being in the Central Plains, I would inevitably be powerless. Or perhaps Brother Ziling could share a tenth of the Human Dao Fortune with me?" "Fellow Daoist is truly greedy," Kou Ziling sighed. "Very well, then please ask His Majesty to make a move."

He turned around and bowed respectfully to the figure on the throne.

"Your Majesty, this battle will allow the three great families to witness your strength."

On the throne, Emperor Tianshun slowly rose, and the light in the entire hall dimmed as if it were swallowed up.

Lü Qingxuan frowned.

As he stood up, even this Golden Immortal felt an invisible pressure surging from all directions.

Its origin lies in the Human Dao Fortune and the oppressive "great power" unique to the Central Plains ruler.

The High Antiquity legends are true; the strongest being in the Central Plains has always been the Lord of Human Dao. Unfortunately, since High Antiquity, there has been no more Sage Emperor!

now.

Emperor Tianshun slowly descended the imperial steps. As he passed Kou Ziling, his voice was calmer than one would expect from a sword immortal who had already glimpsed the path to becoming Dao Lord:

"Does the Imperial Advisor believe I have a chance of victory?"

Kou Ziling gathered his sleeves and bowed, his smile unchanged, saying, "Your Majesty is the ruler of Human Dao, the sovereign of the Central Plains. How could you possibly be defeated?"

Emperor Tianshun laughed heartily and waved his hand, saying, "I like to hear what the Imperial Advisor has to say!"

He stepped out of the palace gate, looked up, and frowned, saying:

"Yan Huifeng, what makes you think you can stand higher than me?"

In an instant.

Yan Huifeng, who had been holding a sword and hovering above the palace, suddenly fell to the "mortal world" and landed on the ground.

Words become law!

This scene instantly silenced the previously agitated Divine Capital in the capital.

They gazed incredulously at the figure deep within the palace.

That was... Emperor Tianshun?!

Emperor Tianshun his gaze from looking up to looking down, his posture disdainful, and coldly said:

"I ask you, Yan Huifeng, is your Nanhua Sect plotting a rebellion?" Yan Huifeng, who had seemingly landed from the sky, finally spoke, his tone indifferent:

"Human Dao Fortune?"

"It's a pity you're not the Old Wang."

A chilling glint appeared in Emperor Tianshun, each word deliberate and deliberate:

"As expected, you Daoist School are all traitors and rebels."

He raised his hand, and in an instant, golden light illuminated the Divine Capital beneath the capital.

The Divine Capital Grand Formation was fully activated, and countless golden patterns emerged from the ground, spreading along the streets, city walls, and rooftops, eventually converging in Emperor Tianshun's palm.

"Yan Huifeng, why do you not kneel before me?"

Golden light burst forth from his palm, transforming into a long golden river that swept across the entire Divine Capital. Within the river, one could vaguely see the phantoms of people bowing their heads, officials paying homage, and the vast land stretching for thousands of miles.

The oppressive feeling of "those who obey will prosper, those who oppose will perish" loomed over everyone, regardless of friend or foe.

Yan Huifeng's gaze sharpened, and the long sword at his waist, which had never been drawn, finally moved.

The sword was drawn three inches. A thin, almost invisible cyan sword thread emerged from the sheath, as smooth as flowing water, yet it cleaved the oncoming golden river in two.

Inside the palace.

Kou Ziling's expression remained unchanged, his smile as usual, yet he was communicating with a blood-red killing sword within his Primordial Spirit Heaven and Earth:

"Fellow Daoist Nine Netherworlds, have you discerned the origin of Brother Yan's immortal sword?"

A cold snort echoed in his Primordial Spirit Heaven and Earth, filled with apprehension.

"That's... [Qingping] of the Supreme Purity Lineage!"

Upon hearing this...

Kou Ziling's eyes grew even more profound.

"To disobey me is to disobey Human Dao!"

Emperor Tianshun's voice echoed above the Divine Capital, majestic and awe-inspiring, his imperial power profound. The golden river that had been split open did not dissipate; instead, it transformed into countless dragon energies, wandering through the Void, and once again Yan Huifeng.

Yan Huifeng's gaze remained unchanged as he drew his sword three inches further from its sheath.

The cyan sword thread trembled slightly, like a stone stirring up a thousand waves, and in an instant it split into thousands of identical cyan sword threads. Each one was as thin as a hair, but it was enough to cut through mountains and shred all the dragon energy!

Emperor Tianshun's expression remained cold as he spoke, enunciating each word clearly:

"I am the ruler of Human Dao, and you are merely a Daoist School cultivator. What right do you have to draw your sword before me!"

The next moment, the sword at Yan Huifeng's waist was pressed back into its sheath inch by inch!

Yan Huifeng instantly realized that this person, blessed with the Human Dao Fortune, truly possessed the characteristics of Dao Lord words were law and whose pronouncements were like heavenly decrees!

With a thought, a resounding clang of the sword rang out, and the immortal sword at his waist was drawn back into his hand.

"Presumptuous!"

Emperor Tianshun's eyes flashed with murderous intent.

The golden river between heaven and earth suddenly contracted, transforming into a golden imperial sword that slashed down!

"You cultivate the Sword Dao, so I will slay you with my sword!" The imperial sword fell, and the night of the entire Divine Capital was dyed gold, as if a great sun had fallen to the Mortal Realm.

A majestic and proud voice echoed Divine Capital.

Under the oppressive aura, countless powerful figures paled in shock. Yan Huifeng's strength had already astonished them; when had Emperor Tianshun reached such a level?!

"Human Dao Fortune... He actually integrated Human Dao Fortune to such an extent!" Tantai Qingfeng exclaimed in shock.

Could this person possess the bearing of Sage Emperor?

"It's the blessing of the Divine Capital Grand Formation," Tantai Yinglong said slowly. "This formation was originally meant to be activated by the Human Dao Fortune. Tianshun standing here is like having home on his own turf."

He frowned and said, "Once this person advances further, I'm afraid no one in the world will be able to pose a threat to him in the Divine Capital."

The words had barely left his lips.

A Lingxiao Sword Intent rose into the sky.

The azure sword light rose with the wind, splitting into countless forms, defying the Emperor's Sword.

"Boom--"

Gold and cyan clashed fiercely in the sky above the palace. Without the protection of a great array, the entire palace would have been torn apart by the dissipating Sword Qi. In the end, the Imperial Sword prevailed, overwhelming everything, and slashed at Yan Huifeng with the form of a broken sword.

A ripple appeared in Yan Huifeng's eyes; he couldn't dodge this sword strike.

There is nowhere else in the world to hide.

In that instant, he became the object of heaven and earth's rejection, all the laws of heaven and earth shunned him, his Divine Ability powers and might were reduced to less than one-tenth, and even the state of oneness with Unity of Heaven and Celestial Person that he had always maintained was forcibly knocked down.

Is this the "sharpened sword" the Old Wang spoke of?

Yan Huifeng's eyes were calm.

"Brother Jian, please lend me a hand."

"Buzz--"

Amidst the clear, resonant sound of the sword, a three-foot-long blade traversed the sky, like a pool of autumn water stretching across heaven and earth, supporting an independent realm even under the suppression of Human Dao Fortune.

The laws of heaven and earth, which were originally uncontrollable, now flow freely and naturally in this world!

Emperor Tianshun clearly sensed that within his own realm of Human Dao, a lawless and uncontrollable area had emerged.

This instantly reminded him of what Kou Ziling had mentioned: in High Antiquity, although the Human Dao Fortune could dominate the Central Plains, the various Dao Lord were still the greatest enemies of the Sage Emperor. Was the sword in Yan Huifeng's hand the sword of Dao Lord?

A hint of apprehension flickered in his eyes.

Having merged with the Human Dao Fortune, he should have been invincible. However, first, Yu Tunzhou, and now Yan Huifeng also has a trump card to contend with the Human Dao Fortune.

The apprehension in Emperor Tianshun's eyes vanished in an instant, replaced by a deeper chill.

"The Sword of the Dao Lord, is this all you rely on?" Emperor Tianshun's voice was deep and resonant, like thunder rolling across the Divine Capital. "I am the sovereign of Human Dao, and the will of all the people of the Central Plains rests upon me. Can the Sword of the Dao Lord possibly contend with the will of all the people?"

Deep beneath the Divine Capital city.

Golden beams of light shot out, soaring into the sky, within which the figures of countless ordinary people could be vaguely seen.

Hundreds of millions of figures converged into a mighty torrent, all surging into Emperor Tianshun's body.

"I am the people, and the people are me!"

Emperor Tianshun took a step forward, and golden lotuses bloomed in the Void beneath his feet. His aura surged, rising to a new level, and he was still breaking through!

Tantai Household Tantai Yinglong's face darkened, and he hissed:

"Fool! This guy actually used the accumulated resources of the Human Dao Fortune Divine Capital Grand Formation over a thousand years to forcibly deplete them!" Tantai Qingfeng raised an eyebrow and said, "Isn't he afraid that the array will collapse and the Divine Capital will lose its protection?"

Tantai Yinglong sneered, "This guy is even more afraid of defeat, just like his father!"

"Whom did you kill, me or all the people of the world?"

Above the palace, Yan Huifeng against the suppression of Human Dao Fortune with the help of his immortal sword, frowned deeply.

Emperor Tianshun stood amidst the Human Dao Dragon Qi, his figure seemingly merging with the entire capital Divine Capital. Above his head hung a golden imperial sword, almost tangible, its blade engraved with the mountains, rivers, and states of the Great Yuan Dynasty.

"Yan Huifeng, I'm asking you one last time."

The voice of Emperor Tianshun resounded from all directions, as if the voice of all people were in unison.

To surrender or not to surrender?

Yan Huifeng responded with only one sword strike.

This powerhouse, ranked second on the Heaven Ranking, seems to have only two sentences to say today.

This sword strike lacked countless sword lights, the upside down of the four seas, and the overwhelming sword shadow; it consisted only of a cyan sword thread, moving so slowly it seemed to stand still, yet also as if it had cleaved through the rift of time. In the perception of all the powerful figures, this sword strike maintained a strange posture, as if it had just left the tip of the sword, yet also as if it had already reached its destination.

Emperor Tianshun completely disregarded this.

With a flick of his finger, the golden imperial sword, imbued with the might of Human Dao, slashed down.

The isolated world where Yan Huifeng stood was forcefully crushed by the Emperor's Sword!

That oppressive force, rejected by heaven and earth, struck again!

He held his sword horizontally in front of him, and was cleaved backward by the sword, retreating all the way through the palace. His feet plowed two deep furrows in the ground, sending stones flying and dust billowing up.

Deep craters, each several feet in diameter, kept exploding beneath their feet, with cracks spreading in all directions.

But Emperor Tianshun gave him no chance to catch his breath.

"I have said—"

Emperor Tianshun's voice echoed from deep within the palace, majestic and arrogant.

"You cultivate the Sword Dao, so I will use the Sword Dao to kill you!"

The third imperial sword came crashing down, disregarding the fact that they were outside the palace and surrounded by civilian houses! Yan Huifeng sword to block, this time without using any force, and with the remaining power of the imperial sword, he was directly cut out of the Divine Capital's territory, his figure retreating a hundred miles.

"Boom--!"

The sound of mountains collapsing came from far beyond the Divine Capital.

As far as Emperor Tianshun could see, a hundred miles away, smoke and dust billowed like clouds, completely obscuring Yan Huifeng's figure.

He withdrew his gaze, his figure slowly rising from the depths of the palace, hovering between heaven and earth, overlooking the entire capital Divine Capital.

The might of Human Dao spread like a tide, even sweeping into the hidden paradises of various families, completely enveloping this ancient capital under his will.

This made Emperor Tianshun feel for the first time that this Divine Capital was his Divine Capital!

Emperor Tianshun looked south towards the Divine Capital, his gaze landing on Ji Yaoyang on the top floor of the Mountains and Rivers Tower. His voice was calm, yet carried an undeniable air of authority:

"Grand Uncle, don't continue to make things worse for yourself."

"It's time to stop playing around."

Ji Yaoyang's pupils contracted sharply, and he clenched his fists tightly.

... Deep within the palace.

Kou Ziling smiled and said, "Brother Qingxuan, do you think the Great Yuan has the strength to unify the Central Plains and advance into the outer heavens?"

Lü Qingxuan remained silent, still savoring the final sword strike from Yan Huifeng.

Even now, he still hasn't figured out where Yan Huifeng's sword was aimed!

Was it truly that they were defeated by Emperor Tianshun before they could even unleash their full power?

Before seeing [Eternity in an Instant], Lü Qingxuan would not have had this question.

But Yan Huifeng, who possesses the [Eternity in an Instant] characteristic, couldn't possibly be unable to even land a single sword strike!

Lü Qingxuan suddenly looked at Kou Ziling. He didn't think this man would be unaware of the problem, but this man...

Does he seem completely unconcerned?

What was this guy thinking?

... a hundred miles away from the Divine Capital.

"Brother Yan!"

Feng Xu and a group of powerful figures arrived to provide support, clearly indicating that they had been prepared.

Yan Huifeng wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and waved his hand, saying:

"I'm fine, just a little impact on my internal energy."

"I have already unleashed a move called ' Fate Sword,' which does not sever the physical body or the Primordial Spirit, but specifically targets destiny. It should be able to delay the time it takes for him to merge with the Human Dao Fortune."

Feng Xu said in a deep voice, "It's good that everyone is safe. Brother Yan, you took too much risks this time. Not only is Kou Ziling hiding in the Divine Capital, but there are also powerful Human Dao from beyond the heavens who have received the protection of the Great Yuan! If they join forces, you may not be able to return unscathed!"

"I'm betting that they won't dare to make a move. By colluding with the Six Paths of Evil and Demons and bringing in powerful beings from beyond the heavens, the three great Lineage won't sit idly by and wait to be destroyed."

Yan Huifeng gazed in the direction of the Divine Capital, his eyes deep and unfathomable.

"Some of the words left behind by the Old Wang need to be verified. I have already investigated and found that there are indeed remnants of Divine Dao aura deep within the palace, which should have descended not long ago."

Feng Xu said in a deep voice, "In that case, we can confirm that the royal family is backed by a powerful figure from the Divine Dao."

Yan Huifeng nodded. "We can pinpoint the general area now; we've basically achieved our objectives." He suddenly asked, "How's the situation at the Star Palace? Is Old Gang Leader Su still in time?"

"Even Old Gang Leader Su was stopped and unable to rescue Mo Shougui in time..."

Yan Huifeng frowned and said, "Dao Lord's [Predestination] is indeed troublesome."

"However..." Feng Xu's expression was strange, "Mo Shougui was still rescued."

"Oh?" Yan Huifeng pondered, "Could it be that the Heavenly King Protector of the Incense-Smelling Cult made a move?"

Among Heaven Ranking, this person is one who can still disregard Dao Lord's [Predestination].

It's not that this person possesses abilities similar to one's own, but rather that the person standing behind this person is not a Dao Lord!

In terms of background alone, no one in the world can currently surpass the Incense-Smelling Cult; it's just a pity that they are internally divided.

Since this person has made a move, it proves that another Dao Lord has entered the fray.

"No." Feng Xu shook his head.

"No? Then could it be the Liaose monk? Didn't he go to the Jixia Academy?"

"Liaose encountered Qingxuzi of the Incense-Smelling Cult Sect at the Jixia Academy, and the two exchanged blows." Yan Huifeng asked with a puzzled look, "If it Liaose, nor Qingxuzi, then who could it be? A powerful expert from beyond the heavens?"

Feng Xu said with a hint of surprise, "This happened not long ago, and we haven't fully confirmed it yet. The information we have so far indicates that the perpetrator came from the north!"

"So it was him..."

Yan Huifeng finally understood, and the surprise that had just risen was quickly dispelled.

Strictly speaking, their Nanhua Sect can also be considered Grand Purity Lineage.

That Young Hero Yu should be a direct descendant of the Grand Purity Sect, and his status should be comparable to that of the founder of the Nanhua Sect!

"If I have the chance, I should meet with this person."

Yan Huifeng spoke slowly, withdrawing his gaze from the Divine Capital.

"Mo Shougui has been rescued, but this battle has only just begun. Emperor Tianshun's strength far exceeds expectations, and Ji Yaoyang is no match for him. The struggle within the Divine Capital is about to end; the main battlefields now should be the Star Palace and the Jixia Academy— "

The Jixia Academy is mentioned.

Feng Xu's expression became somewhat strange, ugly, complicated, and even somewhat... surprised and suspicious.

Yan Huifeng keenly noticed this. "What happened? Didn't Liaose already arrive?" Feng Xu was silent for a moment, then said, "After Liaose got rid of Qingxuzi, he went to the Jixia Academy, only to find that the Jixia Academy... had been wiped out!"

"Not a single person survived in the entire academy!"