It seemed like an endless tide of demonic beasts, wave after wave crazily charging forward, with those few giant demonic beasts as the arrowhead fiercely colliding against the light screen of the righteous cultivators. As they watched the light screen sway unsteadily, the young disciple beside him also began to show a hint of fear on his face, and Xiao Yi's brow furrowed tightly, knowing that if he didn't repel these leading demonic beasts, the situation might become irretrievable.

  With a loud shout, he summoned the disciples around him and charged towards a giant demon beast nearby. Just as he was about to take off, a strong gust of wind swept past his back, and a figure flashed out from beside him like lightning, dashing straight at the demon beast.

  Xiao Yicai glanced at the figure, stunned for a moment, and saw that although the figure was stained with bright red, it was slender and elegant, cold and beautiful, and it was indeed Lu Xueqi. But seeing that among the countless black beast demons and the light screens of the Orthodox disciples, Lu Xueqi seemed to be going against the wind, charging towards the demon beast that was dozens of times larger than herself.

  Another figure rushed out beside him, it was Zeng Shu Shu. Originally clean and handsome, he now had bloodstains on his body, and he hastily said to Xiao Yi Cai: "Xiao Master Brother, let's hurry up and help her."

  Xiao Yicai hastily nodded and rushed forward. The giant beast in front of them was the same giant white skeleton snake that had appeared in Nanjiang Miao Ren Qi Li Dang, under the dark cloud its skeletal body presented an eerie pale color, while the three pairs of colorful wings behind it were directly connected to the skeleton, making it even more sinister.

  At this moment, the white bone demon snake coiled its nearly three-zhang-long body, shaking the three pairs of wings on its skeletal back. The snake's head continuously spat out black gas, glaring at the Orthodox Sect's light screen with anger. Every time it swept its massive head, some Orthodox disciples would die, either being bitten to death or succumbing to the black toxic air that attacked their hearts.

  The white-boned snake demon killed many people, and as it looked at the scattered fleeing Orthodox disciples in front of it, its huge mouth opened and closed. Although there was no muscle on its face, it couldn't see any expression, but it was obviously extremely proud. Just as it was gloating, a white shadow suddenly flashed in front of it, and a soft shout seemed to be heard. A beautiful woman with an icy voice appeared in mid-air, holding a blue sword that shone brightly, slashing down from the air.

  The white-boned snake let out a shrill howl from within its bones, showing no intention of avoiding it at all. It regarded the Tianyue Divine Sword as nothing and opened its huge mouth, revealing two rows of giant fangs, and bit down towards Lu Xueqi.

  Eyes fixed on the fangs that seemed to be several times larger than a human's, flashing with icy white light, descending from the sky. Lu Xueqi faced this terrifying scene, her face still icy and expressionless, as if she didn't even consider the White Bone Serpent worthy of attention. The Tian Jue sword's radiance intensified, shooting up towards the heavens, piercing through a patch of dark energy like a phoenix crying out to the nine heavens. In an instant, it severed the dark energy, cleaved open the dark clouds, and before the White Bone Serpent could react, struck down at its skull three feet below.

  "Hiss... Ka!"

  A low, muffled sound seemed to erupt suddenly from the depths of his shadowy figure. It started as a low hum, but in an instant it was like the roar of a fierce beast. The white-boned snake was taken aback and momentarily stopped its attack. Lowering its head, it saw that on the white bone at its chest, near where Tian Huan had struck, a faint crack had suddenly appeared on the skeleton. It quickly expanded, and in an instant, a loud cracking sound erupted as it shattered into fragments.

  The Tianyue Divine Sword is one of the Nine Heavenly Divine Soldiers. Even a peerless demon like you was injured by the Tianyue Sword.

  The white-boned snake let out a heaven-shaking, earth-shattering roar. Two clusters of flames like ghost fires suddenly burst forth from the eye sockets on its deeply sunken face, clearly enraged to the extreme. At this point, it no longer cared about anyone else, shaking its massive head as it pounced straight at Lu Xueqi.

  Just in the blink of an eye, Xiao Yicai, Zeng Shushu and others had already rushed over, shouting loudly, their magical treasures and swords flying out at the same time, together with Lu Xueqi's Tianyuan Sword, blocking White Bone Snake's thunderous blow.

  But all they heard was a deafening roar, and the light flickered wildly. Xiaoyao and others were greatly shaken, almost knocked down from mid-air. Fortunately, everyone was among the best of their generation, with deep cultivation, and managed to steady themselves. However, when they looked at each other, they had already lost color. This terrifying demon's power was beyond their expectations. Even when they joined forces, they found it extremely difficult to cope, not to mention that behind it stood a mysterious beast god.

  Looking back at the white bone demon snake, although it had shaken off all these people, they were not ordinary people, and the magical artifacts they held were not ordinary products. Several blue, white, and yellow blades flew up and struck the white bone demon snake's skull repeatedly, one of which even cracked a small piece of bone. The white bone demon snake let out a loud roar again, with more intense ghostly flames in its eyes, and it almost didn't rest before launching another frenzied attack, clearly hating these people extremely.

  Xiao Yicai, Lu Xueqi, Zeng Shushu and others flew up one after another. The white bone snake's momentum was too fierce, and no matter what, they couldn't withstand its edge. Moreover, this time, with the giant mouth attacking, there was also a thick black poisonous gas spewing out of its mouth, which made people want to vomit from afar. Everyone was unable to resist, so they relied on their agile bodies to surround and attack the monster's huge body.

  In the arena, at this moment, there are six giant demon beasts on the side of the demon, but after the initial chaos, with Xiao Yicai and others as the leaders of the elite disciples, a few dozen people have been holding back these demon beasts. Although they were hindered by the strong demonic powers, not only could they not gain the upper hand, but most of them were struggling to hold on, yet they managed to stabilize the situation. Without the combat power of these giant demon beasts, facing ordinary demon beasts, the orthodox disciples suddenly gained confidence, and the originally chaotic scene slowly stabilized. The light curtain also began to solidify again.

  Outside the Jade Clear Palace, Dao Xuan Zhenren and others had solemn expressions, their brows tightly furrowed. The intense battle was unfolding before them, with countless lives lost in the bloody rain and wind. Dao Xuan Zhenren gazed down at the battlefield, where the seemingly endless black beasts were still a concern, but what was more alarming were the six gigantic demon beasts that appeared to be growing stronger with each passing moment. Even the outstanding disciples like Xiao Yicai, who had been fighting valiantly despite being outnumbered, were starting to show signs of weakness, as if they might not be able to hold out much longer.

  Daoxuan Zhenren's face turned solemn, and he looked again for a moment before raising his head to gaze at the sky. The endless black clouds in the vast expanse were rolling and surging, getting lower and lower.

  Yun Yi Lan coughed softly beside him and said in a low voice, "Dao Xuan Shixiong, the current situation... isn't it..."

  He didn't continue speaking, but Dao Xuan Zhenren was a figure who naturally understood the situation clearly. Moreover, the current battle situation was indeed critical. He turned his head and nodded to Yun Yi Lan, saying: "Don't worry, Valley Master."

  After he finished speaking, he turned his head to look back, and saw that behind the three of them, dozens of elder leaders were standing in their rear. These people were either white-haired or had a slender and elegant appearance. It could be said that these elders of Qingyunmen and the predecessors of other sects had already become the last combat force of the Orthodox Dao.

  Dao Xuan Zhen Ren fell silent for a long time before slowly saying: "Everyone, let's go down."

  No one spoke out, but with Dao Xuan's words, the last few dozen people either nodded slightly or bowed their hands in return, and then suddenly a burst of light flashed, and the last few dozen elders of the Orthodox Church rose into the air at the same time and flew down the mountain.

  Outside the Jade Clear Palace, at this moment, apart from Dao Xuan Zhen Ren, Pu Hong Shang Ren and Yun Yi Lan, there were six others standing. They were the leaders of the six veins of Qing Yun Men, excluding Tong Tian Peak. For some reason, they unexpectedly did not join the battle group. Dao Xuan Zhen Ren faced them, nodded his head and said: "Everyone, it seems that the situation has reached a critical juncture. The matter we previously discussed, I'll have to trouble you with it."

  Among the six pulse masters, Qi Huang and other young newcomers who had recently taken office were always respectful in front of him. Only Tian Buyi, Zeng Shu Chang, and Water Moon Master had a calm expression. After hearing Dao Xuan's order, others seemed to have known that this would happen, and there was no surprise on their faces. Only Tian Buyi's face flashed with a hint of gloom.

  At this moment, the six of them all bowed to Dao Xuan Zhenren and then flew up in different directions, seemingly returning to their respective mountains. Only Tian Bu Yi stopped for a moment, turned his head back to look at Dao Xuan Zhenren, who was slightly surprised and asked: "Tian Shidi, what's wrong?"

  Tian didn't hesitate, lowering his voice and saying: "Master Shixiong, after the Tianji Seal is opened, the ancient sword of exterminating immortals will have a great surge in its aura, and the counter-attacking force will be unstoppable. You must be extremely careful yourself, don't... don't let your later years be imperiled..."

  Dao Xuan Zhen Ren fell silent for a moment, his face solemn, and nodded slowly. "Tian Shi Di, we've known each other for many years, I understand your intentions. Don't worry, even if something happens, for the sake of all living beings in the world, we can't afford to care about so much!"

  The muscles on Tian Bu Yi's face twitched, but he didn't say anything else. He looked at Dao Xuan Zhen Ren's face, nodded, and with a wave of his sleeve, a red and yellow light flashed, lifting him up into the air, flying towards Da Zhu Peak.

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  The fierce fighting sounds that came from the front mountain had gradually become inaudible by the time they reached the back of Tongtian Peak, the thin mist dispersed, and the birds chirped softly, making this place seem like another world. However, what remained the same was that even in this quiet place, there were still flashes of swords and shadows of bloody battles.

  The emerald green dragon-slaying sword flickered with a faint, mournful glow, as if it too were trembling slightly, as if lamenting something. The old man had lost his vital energy and lay quietly on the ground, his head tilted to one side. Lin Jingyu, kneeling beside him, had a terrifyingly red face, his eyes flashing with all sorts of furious colors, his teeth clenched tightly, looking as though he were silent, yet seeming to have a hint of madness in that silence.

  In the shade of the forest, the black ghostly Mr. still hasn't left, like a specter, gazing at Lin Jingyu's figure from behind. His gaze shifted from Wan Jian's lifeless body to Lin Jingyu, and finally fell on the Dragon-Slaying Sword. Then, he suddenly seemed to remember something, turned his head, and looked in the direction of the Huan Yue Cave Mansion.

  That road, cold and desolate, stretches forward lonely and quietly, without any signs of life.

  Under the black veil, no one could see Mr. Gui's expression.

  Lin Jingyu's mind was in a state of turmoil, and the sudden death of Wan Jianyi had driven him to a state of near madness. Since the great upheaval ten years ago when his master, Cang Song Dao Ren, betrayed Qing Yun, Wan Jianyi's sudden appearance had made Lin Jingyu revere him as a person worthy of respect. For the past decade, under Wan Jianyi's guidance, he had diligently cultivated his skills and in his heart, he had come to regard this enigmatic old man as a mentor and father figure, holding him in the highest esteem.

  At this moment, the person he respected the most had become a corpse, lying in front of him, and yet he didn't even know who the murderer was, let alone avenge his death. The pain, suffering, and despair stimulated Lin Jingyu's already somewhat eccentric temperament, making him seem to be getting closer and closer to madness.

  Just at this moment, a strange noise suddenly came from the woods behind them.

  Lin Jingyu's body shook violently, and he suddenly turned around to look, only to see a commotion in the dense forest. A figure had suddenly flashed out of the woods and was now rapidly fleeing outward with incredible speed. The speed was so astonishing that even Lin Jingyu, with his cultivation and keen eyesight, could only catch a glimpse of a blurry shadow.

  And at this time and place, what does the sudden appearance of a mysterious person mean?

  Lin Jingyu's body moved faster than his brain, and in almost the same instant, he grabbed the Dragon-Slaying Sword and transformed into a whirlwind, chasing after him without hesitation. He didn't even think about how terrifying this person would be if he were truly the killer, with the ability to kill Wan Jianyi. In Lin Jingyu's mind at this moment, there was only one thought: revenge. Moreover, Wan Jianyi had taught him for ten years that the Dragon-Slaying Sword always charged forward bravely, never retreating, just like their lives!

  That black figure moved extremely fast, and in the blink of an eye, it had already left the ancestral temple. At the three-forked road intersection, it paused for a moment before suddenly dashing towards the small path leading to the Phantom Moon Cave Mansion. Lin Xingyu swiftly chased after it, his eyes blazing with fury as he gazed at the faintly visible figure. Without hesitation, his body moved like lightning, and in an instant, he burst into the small path that was supposed to be off-limits to Qingyun disciples, charging towards the Phantom Moon Cave Mansion.

  The mountain wind blows, the branches sway gently, making a rustling sound. The place quickly falls into silence, with only an old man lying quietly on the ground, gazing at the clouds in the sky, and tears flowing silently.

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  All the way chasing, although Lin Jingyu used all his strength, he still couldn't catch up with that figure. The trees on both sides quickly retreated behind him, but the black shadow in front of him was still faintly visible. At this moment, the anger in Lin Jingyu's heart had slightly subsided, and he couldn't help but feel secretly shocked.

  That mysterious figure's speed was imaginable, but despite this, Lin Xingyu didn't slow down at all and continued to chase with full strength. Just as he turned the corner ahead, that faint black shadow suddenly rushed forward and disappeared into the mountain's blind spot, vanishing from sight.

  Lin Jingyu was shocked and angry, using all his strength, his whole body was like an arrow leaving the bowstring, shooting straight forward with a whooshing sound. Because of his rapid approach, there was even a sharp whistling sound emitted along the way. However, when he chased to the bend in the mountain road, although it was only for a moment, the black shadow had already disappeared, and what appeared before him was an ordinary cave, with four large characters carved on the entrance:

  Moonlit Cave Mansion!

  Lin Jingyu was startled and stopped in his tracks. He had been a member of the Qingyun Sect for many years, so he naturally knew that this place was the forbidden area of Qingyun, where disciples were strictly prohibited from entering. Now that he had secretly entered the forbidden area, it was already a serious crime. However, when he looked around, all he saw were ancient trees surrounding him, and except for the cave, there was nothing unusual about the surroundings. That figure had vanished just like that.

  His facial expression changed constantly, a hesitant look flashed by, but only a pair of starry eyes shone with an unusual light, and the angry color finally occupied the upper hand. He lifted his footstep, as if somewhat hesitating, but after a moment, he took this first step forward, towards that mountain cave, and walked past.

  Unlike when he was chasing earlier, Lin Jingyu walked very slowly now, as if there was something in the ordinary cave that made him hesitant. Nevertheless, he still quickly arrived at the entrance of the cave, took a deep breath, gritted his teeth and walked in.

  The cave was very small, almost all places could be seen at a glance, and there were no signs of human presence.

  Lin Jingyu was taken aback for a moment, and a hint of disappointment flashed across his face, but then his gaze fell on the only eye-catching thing in this cave: the Taiji diagram inlaid on the stone wall.

  The Tai Chi diagram reflected in his eyes seemed to be telling him about the vicissitudes of time, and the broken edges emitted a distant fragrance. Lin Jingyu stared at this Tai Chi diagram intently, and after a while, he slowly stretched out his hand and placed it on the diagram.

  The material that was neither stone nor jade had a coarse feeling, grinding against the edge of his palm without any reaction. Lin Jingyu's eyes were sharp and he tried to turn it to one side with force.

  Without any warning, even the stone wall itself did not change in the slightest, but suddenly a fierce aura burst forth from the Taiji diagram, instantly invading Lin Jingyu's arm. Before Lin Jingyu could react, his entire arm seemed to be immersed in scorching flames, his whole body's hot blood boiling over, his face flushing red as blood, and sweat beads on his forehead.

  It was unexpected that such an ordinary Tai Chi diagram would hide such a shocking Dao Fa prohibition. Lin Jingyu was shocked and subconsciously wanted to withdraw his arm, but unexpectedly, his arm was firmly sucked in by the invisible force, unable to be withdrawn. At the same time, the stone walls of the cave around him suddenly began to emit a dull rumbling sound, as if something had been disturbed and was about to wake up from its slumber.

  The strange noises around him grew louder and began to converge on Lin Jingyu's body, while the spot in front of his palm had become scorching hot in just an instant. Lin Jingyu was terrified, gritting his teeth as the heat inside him threatened to burst forth, forcing him to use all his might to resist it, channeling the Qingyun Gate's Taiji Xuanqing Dao technique into his palm in a desperate bid to counteract the mysterious heat.

  Just as Lin Jingyu's head was dizzy and his whole body was being roasted by the scorching heat, suddenly, the mysterious hot air on the Taiji diagram retreated, and it went away extremely quickly, like a tide that instantly disappeared from Lin Jingyu's body, even making Lin Jingyu unable to react for a moment.

  Right after that, the strange noise around seemed to have been calmed down and slowly subsided, and the cave returned to its calm atmosphere. As Lin Jingyu withdrew his hand in astonishment, the Taiji diagram rotated simultaneously, and a low but slightly different sound from before came out of the stone wall again.

  In Lin Jingyu's astonished gaze, the stone wall that was originally a single piece without any seams suddenly swung open to both sides, revealing an extremely strange cave entrance. Above the entrance, a mysterious gas resembling mist was rapidly swirling around, with a hazy and mysterious aura inside.