Fire Virtue Immortal Clan

"The Butterfly Demon King has launched an attack on the Haoyang Sect!"

Inside the cave, Lu Cheng'an's expression changed drastically after seeing the message from True Lord Kushi.

Haoyang Sect is the most powerful cultivation force in Qingzhou. The fact that the Butterfly Demon King launched an attack on Haoyang Sect first shows that she is extremely confident in her own strength.

"Although the Butterfly Demon King is powerful, it is not an easy task for him to destroy the Haoyang Sect."

Lu Cheng'an put away the communication artifact, a solemn expression appearing on his face.

The Butterfly Demon King, along with the Golden Bee Demon King and the Rainbow Cloud Demon King—two late-stage fourth-tier demon beasts—and numerous demon beasts below the fourth tier, launched an attack on the Haoyang Sect.

The Blazing Sun True Monarch of Haoyang Sect fought against the Butterfly Transformation Demon King, but the Blazing Sun True Monarch was no match for the Butterfly Transformation Demon King. He suffered serious injuries under the Butterfly Transformation Demon King's attacks.

After that, Haoyang Sect withdrew its forces and retreated to its mountain gate, focusing solely on resisting the attacks of the Butterfly Demon King and other demonic beasts.

After the Butterfly Demon King attacked the Haoyang Sect, the Three-Headed Flame Python Demon King, who was at the fourth-order perfect realm, led the Azure Lion Demon King, Iron Bear Demon King, and Silver Wolf Demon King to attack the Desolate Ancient Sect.

The three demon kings, Azure Lion, Iron Bear, and Silver Wolf, were originally demon kings of the Hong'e Mountains. Azure Lion Demon King's cultivation level was at the late stage of the fourth rank, Iron Bear Demon King's cultivation level was at the middle stage of the fourth rank, and Silver Wolf Demon King's cultivation level was at the early stage of the fourth rank.

The three-headed Fiery Python Demon King, who was the leader, was at the peak of the fourth rank.

These fourth-tier demon kings launched their attack on the Ancient Desolate Sect with the sole aim of annihilating it.

Because the demons in the Hong'e Mountains were unaware that True Monarch Qiongmiao's cultivation had broken through to the Nascent Soul Perfection Realm, and True Monarch Suigu's cultivation had broken through to the Nascent Soul Mid-stage.

They are sending such a large number of fourth-tier demonic beasts to attack the Ancient Desolate Sect because they want to destroy it directly.

After the destruction of the Ancient Desolate Sect, the three-headed Fiery Python Demon King and other fourth-tier demon beasts will directly lead their demon beast army to the Haoyang Sect.

Haoyang Sect can currently withstand the attacks of the Butterfly Demon King and other demon beast armies, but if the Three-Headed Flame Python Demon King and other demon beast armies arrive at Haoyang Sect, the sect will inevitably face annihilation.

The White Tiger Demon King and the Cloud Elephant Demon King, together with three Nascent Soul cultivators from the Sacred Heart Sect, launched an attack on the Suspended Mirror Sect. The leader of the attack was the White Tiger Demon King, who was at the late stage of the fourth rank.

The White Tiger Demon King is a newly emerging late-stage fourth-tier demon beast in the Hong'e Mountains, and his strength is not particularly formidable.

Moreover, the attacks from the Sacred Heart Sect and the Hong'e Mountains on the Suspended Mirror Sect were not particularly strong. The White Tiger Demon King and other cultivators could only hold off the Suspended Mirror Sect, but they did not have the ability to destroy it.

The Lu family was also within the attack range of the Sacred Heart Sect and the demonic beasts of the Hong'e Mountains. This time, the ones who attacked the Lu family were the Ghost Wood Demon King and the Snow Crane Demon King of the Hong'e Mountains.

The Ghostwood Demon King was a Xuan Yin Ghostwood that cultivated into a demon. His cultivation level was at the mid-stage of the fourth rank. His strength might not be considered particularly formidable, but his attack methods were extremely strange.

The Snow Crane Demon King's cultivation level was at the early stage of the fourth rank. It hadn't been long since he broke through to the fourth rank, and his strength wasn't particularly formidable.

The Snow Crane Demon King excels in speed, a natural talent of the Snow Crane clan.

If the Snow Crane Demon King were to run at full speed, even a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator would be no match for him.

The Ancient Desolate Sect and other Nascent Soul sects have been monitoring the situation of the Sacred Heart Sect and the demonic beasts of the Hong'e Mountains. Now that so many fourth-order demonic beasts have left the Hong'e Mountains, it is very easy for the spies sent out by the Ancient Desolate Sect and other Nascent Soul sects to find out the news.

Of course, the fourth-tier demonic beasts of the Hong'e Mountains did not intend to conceal their whereabouts, because they possessed the power to crush Nascent Soul forces such as the Ancient Desolate Sect.

Take the Ghostwood Demon King and Snow Crane Demon King who attacked the Lu family, for example. The Ghostwood Demon King's cultivation level was at the mid-stage of the fourth rank, which was one realm higher than Lu Cheng'an and Shi Ningyu.

Even though Lu Cheng'an has a glorious record of killing the Heavenly Locust True Monarch, he is definitely no match for the mid-stage fourth-tier Ghostwood Demon King.

The Ancient Desolate Sect shared all the intelligence they had gathered with Lu Cheng'an free of charge, hoping that the Lu family could make preparations as soon as possible and do their best to block the attacks of the Ghost Wood Demon King, Snow Crane Demon King, and other demonic beasts.

The reason why the Ancient Desolate Sect helped the Lu family without expecting anything in return was actually to help themselves.

If the Lu family were to collapse, the pressure on the Ancient Desolate Sect would be even greater.

After pondering for a moment, Lu Cheng'an emerged from his secluded cave.

He stood in front of his cave dwelling and raised the Earth Flame Purple Gold Bell.

As a deep bell rang, the Lu family cultivators immediately put down what they were doing and rushed to Sun Peak to assemble.

Lu Cheng'an had previously discussed this matter with the cultivators in his clan. He knew that once he rang the Earth Flame Purple Gold Bell, it would mean that the clan might be facing a life-or-death crisis.

As the sound of the Earth Flame Purple Gold Bell faded, streaks of light swept into the massive plaza atop Sun Peak.

Lu Cheng'an stood atop the Sun Peak, with fiery clouds surging beneath his feet.

A moment later, all the cultivators from the Lu family's mountain sect gathered on the plaza at the top of Sun Peak.

"I just received news from the Ancient Desolate Sect that the Hong'e Mountains have dispatched a mid-stage fourth-tier Ghostwood Demon King and an early-stage fourth-tier Snow Crane Demon King, along with a large number of demonic beasts below the fourth tier, who are rushing towards our Lu family..."

Lu Cheng'an quickly relayed the information he had obtained from the Desolate Ancient Sect to the Lu family cultivators and made a series of arrangements.

Now, with two Nascent Soul cultivators, Lu Cheng'an and Shi Ningyu, in charge of the Lu family, the number of Golden Core cultivators in the Lu family has increased to fifteen. In addition, with the addition of third-tier demon beasts and spirit race cultivators, the combat power at the Golden Core level has reached twenty-eight.

Of course, the most important thing is that the Lu family's protective mountain formation has reached the level of the fourth-order low grade.

If the Nine Luminaries Star Thunder Refining God Formation is activated at full power, even if the Ghost Wood Demon King and the Snow Crane Demon King lead a large number of demon beasts to attack, they may not be able to break through the defense of the fourth-grade low-rank Nine Luminaries Star Thunder Refining God Formation.

Soon after, a group of Lu family cultivators left the mountain gate and headed towards the Lu family's encampment outside the mountain gate.

The Lu family has many businesses and mortal clansmen outside. Although the main targets of the demon beasts such as the Ghostwood Demon King and the Snow Crane Demon King are the Lu family's mountain gate, they may also send some of their demon beasts to attack areas outside the Lu family's mountain gate.

These cultivators who left the Lu family's mountain gate were all at the Golden Core stage, and they carried fourth-order defensive talismans.

Even when they encounter powerful monsters, they are able to escape safely.

After making these arrangements, Lu Cheng'an returned to his cave with Shi Ningyu, waiting for the arrival of the Ghost Wood Demon King, Snow Crane Demon King, and other demon beasts.

"Are you worried about the Dan Ding Sect?" Upon seeing the worry on Shi Ningyu's face, Lu Cheng'an instantly understood what Shi Ningyu was worried about.

After the threat brought by the Heavenly Locust True Monarch was resolved, all the cultivators from the Dan Ding Sect and Jin Yuan Sect who had entered the Lu Family Mountain Gate to seek refuge left the Lu Family.

The fourth-tier demon king of the Hong'e Mountains is now leading a large number of demonic beasts in an attack. Although the main target of the attack is the Lu family, the cultivation forces around the Lu family, such as the Dan Ding Sect, may also be affected.

“I am indeed a little worried about my grandfather and the others!” Shi Ningyu sighed.

However, she could not leave the Lu family's mountain gate at this time, because she was very clear that the Lu family was the main target of those fourth-order demon kings.

If the Lu family really falls, even if she saves the Dan Ding Sect now, she won't be able to withstand the subsequent attacks from those fourth-tier demon kings.

After pondering for a moment, Lu Cheng'an said, "Let Elder Turtle and the Purple Flame Firebird go to the Pill Cauldron Sect. The two of them, along with the Golden Core cultivators of the Pill Cauldron Sect, will definitely be able to withstand the attack of the demonic beasts!"

Both Elder Turtle and Purple Flame Fire Sparrow have now advanced to the late stage of the third rank.

Although these two demonic beasts were controlled by Lu Cheng'an and Shi Ningyu using the Yuan Yi Demon Control Soul Spell, they have also benefited greatly from cultivating with Lu Cheng'an and Shi Ningyu.

The cultivation of demonic beasts is much slower than that of human cultivators. The fact that Elder Turtle and Purple Flame Firebird have been able to break through to the late stage of the third level is inseparable from the help of Lu Cheng'an and the other person.

The old tortoise and the purple flame firebird are quite powerful. Even when they encounter a late-stage third-tier demon beast, the two demons can handle it together.

The number of third-tier demonic beasts sent by the Hong'e Mountains to attack the Lu family was also limited. Their main target was the Lu family, and they basically wouldn't send third-tier perfect realm demonic beasts to attack the Dan Ding Sect.

Lu Cheng'an sent the Turtle Elder and the Purple Flame Firebird, two late-stage third-tier demonic beasts, to the Pill Cauldron Sect, which basically ensured the sect's safety.

"Brother An, thank you!" Shi Ningyu said softly.

The situation of the Lu family is not optimistic. Sending out the late-stage third-tier Turtle Elder and the Purple Flame Fire Sparrow at this time means that the Lu family will have to bear even greater pressure.

"This is all as it should be, and you don't need to worry. The demonic beasts that came to the family this time are mainly the Ghostwood Demon King and the Snow Crane Demon King, both of which are fourth-tier demonic beasts. As long as we deal with these two fourth-tier demonic beasts, the Lu family's crisis will be resolved!"

Lu Cheng'an smiled slightly and said, "Although the Ghostwood Demon King's attack methods are extremely strange, they are very similar to the ghosts in the Netherworld River. My supernatural powers are quite effective against it, so this demon king is nothing to fear!"

"The Snow Crane Demon King is a Jade Flow Snow Crane that has become a demon. His cultivation has only recently broken through to the fourth level, and his strength is relatively ordinary. I want to capture him alive, and then use the Yuan Yi Demon Control Soul Secret Spell to control him and make him my own!"

A glint appeared in Lu Cheng'an's eyes. After learning of the existence of the Snow Crane Demon King, he had the idea of ​​subduing this fourth-order demon beast.

The Yuan Yi Demon Control Soul Secret Incantation is a secret technique that even Nascent Soul cultivators can use.

Once a demon beast's cultivation reaches the fourth rank, it will also condense a demon infant, just like human cultivators.

The Yuan Yi Demon Soul Control Secret Spell can control the demonic infants of fourth-tier demonic beasts. If they dare to resist, the Yuan Yi Demon Soul Control Secret Spell can severely torture the fourth-tier demonic beasts until they are tamed or killed.

"Ningyu, when Ghostwood Demon King and Snow Crane Demon King arrive, we will use the Quiet Ancient Seal together to attack Snow Crane Demon King. At that time, you will find the right opportunity to severely injure Snow Crane Demon King, and then bring him into the mountain gate to suppress him under Sun Peak."

After returning from the Desolate Ancient Sect, Lu Cheng'an has been cultivating diligently for so long. He has now digested what he gained from the Desolate Ancient Sect and successfully cultivated the Quiet Ancient Seal divine power to perfection.

With his help, Shi Ningyu also cultivated the Jinggu Seal to the minor completion level.

The Snow Crane Demon King's cultivation had only recently broken through to the early stage of the fourth rank. If he were to face the combined attack of him and Shi Ningyu using the Still Ancient Seal, he would be frozen in place for at least a few breaths.

During this period, he believed that Shi Ningyu had countless opportunities to severely injure and suppress the Snow Crane Demon King.

"Don't worry, Brother An, I will cooperate with you properly!" Shi Ningyu said with a smile.

When Shi Ningyu heard Lu Cheng'an mention the Jinggu Seal, her tense mood suddenly relaxed.

She also cultivated this divine power and was very clear about its formidable strength.

Lu Cheng'an has cultivated the Jinggu Seal to perfection, and with this ability, they have a very high chance of subduing the Ghostwood Demon King, who is in the mid-stage of the fourth rank.

Lu Cheng'an summoned Shi Ningyu to his cave dwelling primarily to discuss how to deal with the two fourth-tier demonic beasts, Ghostwood Demon King and Snow Crane Demon King.

After discussing with Shi Ningyu, he sent messages to Elder Turtle and Purple Flame Firebird, instructing them to head to the Pill Cauldron Sect immediately.

Afterwards, Lu Cheng'an and Shi Ningyu left the cave and entered the Lu family's Welcoming Peak to wait for the arrival of the Ghost Wood Demon King, Snow Crane Demon King, and other demon beasts.

The immortal city a hundred miles away from the Lu family had been successfully cultivated, but due to the attack by demonic beasts, Lu Wenxing had long ago given the order to retreat, and now that immortal city had become an empty city.

After the Lu family abandoned the defense of the Immortal City, they limited the power of the mountain-protecting formation to the area around the Lu family's mountain gate, which greatly enhanced the defensive power of the formation.

The Nine Luminaries Star Thunder Refining God Formation is currently in a semi-activated state. Once the Ghost Wood Demon King, Snow Crane Demon King, and other demonic beasts arrive, the Nine Luminaries Star Thunder Refining God Formation will be fully activated.

Standing atop the welcoming peak of the Lu family's mountain gate, Lu Cheng'an unleashed a vast surge of Nascent Soul power, beginning to survey the area surrounding the Lu family's mountain gate.

Over time, Lu Cheng'an's Nascent Soul power has been enhanced once again. He could originally only explore a range of 1,500 li, but now the range he can explore has increased to 1,800 li.

Before he broke through to the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm, the range that his Nascent Soul power could explore was definitely over two thousand miles.

After releasing his Nascent Soul power for a few breaths, Lu Cheng'an sensed a large number of demonic beasts rushing towards him from the southeast direction of the Lu family.

Within the vast horde of demonic beasts, there were two extremely powerful demonic energies, which were released by fourth-tier demonic beasts.

"Everyone get ready! In no more than half a quarter of an hour, the Ghostwood Demon King and the Snow Crane Demon King will arrive with a large number of demonic beasts!"

After Lu Cheng'an discovered the whereabouts of those demonic beasts, he withdrew his Nascent Soul power and immediately informed the Lu family cultivators of the situation.

"The monsters from the Hong'e Mountains have really arrived! How can they be so fast!"

"Can we really stop them this time? There's a mid-stage fourth-tier demonic beast this time!"

"We must trust the Supreme Elder. He was able to kill the Nascent Soul Realm True Monarch Heavenly Locust before, and he will definitely be able to withstand the attacks of those fourth-tier demon kings this time!" (End of this chapter)