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Chapter 333 No Holy Son, But a Monster
As he pondered, a soaring aura of immortality suddenly burst forth from the dark forest in front of the Wanshi Mountains.

That celestial aura was like a folding fan opened to the sky, carrying a blazing, dazzling white light, and crashing down amidst the misty, vast forest.

The thick fog drifting through the forest was instantly torn apart and swallowed up by the swirling waves of earth, leaving a mixture of yellow and white.

Upon seeing this, countless figures on the Wanshi Mountain range rose to their feet.

Then tens of thousands of cultivators took to the air, densely packed down from the mountain, and instantly rushed into the forest like a torrential downpour.

The surging spiritual energy surrounding them was like a vortex with powerful twisting force, tearing apart the smooth forest mist in an instant.

The powerful beings at the peak of the fifth realm have already torn apart the obstacles ahead and are suppressing the ferocious and constantly evil demons, slaughtering them for ten miles. They can't wait any longer.

After all, if the distance between them becomes too great, they are very likely to be unable to keep up with those powerful beings.

The closer you get to the ruins, the stronger the killing intent will become. If you are too far away from those powerful beings, you might be directly dispersed.

With a whoosh, tens of thousands of cultivators who had landed continued to move forward along the thick fog.

Their direction of travel was from west to east, but as they moved, they began to disperse to the north and south.

Therefore, the location of the ruins is very clearly distributed on the old imperial tomb belt of the remnant clan that spans the border of five states, and the distance between them is also very far. The advantage of doing so is that it can be pushed across and the encirclement can be reassembled without leaving a trace, thus binding all the ruins together in a belt shape.

"There must be hidden dangers around the ruins, so remember to be careful when you go in."

Ji You turned to Ding Yao and Zhuo Wanqiu: "If the sky falls, someone taller will hold it up. If you feel you can't handle it, following behind someone else might not be a bad thing."

Ding Yao and Zhuo Wanqiu nodded obediently upon hearing this, "We'll do as our son-in-law says."

"Remember to give my regards to Gongshu Chou."

"Son-in-law, you must also be careful. Don't always be the tall one. The appraiser said that she will eventually find someone to continue her bloodline. You'd better not get into any trouble."

Ji You knew the arrogant ghost's stubborn style. After listening, she looked at the two of them and said, "My combat strength is not enough in the face of such a great disaster. However, it will not be easy before we arrive at the ruins. The timing is the most important thing now. After we arrive at the ruins, it will naturally be the business of the big shots."

After giving brief instructions, Ding Yao and Zhuo Wanqiu bowed and followed the disciples of Lingjian Mountain, while Ji You went with the disciples of Tianshu. They walked through the air and landed in the mountains and forests, joining the large group of people as they ventured into the depths of the dense forest.

The fog here was extremely thick and gloomy, as if a filter had been applied to everyone's eyes, refracting the sky above into an eerie color of bluish-yellow.

The surrounding air was also very thick, with dust-like particles floating in it, constantly stimulating everyone's sense of smell.

The location of the Great Wilderness Forest should be on the southwest side...

Ji You kept speeding along, constantly recalling the locations of those ruins and adjusting the direction of her steps.

However, just as they were about to catch up with those powerful immortals, a black line emerged from the thick fog, stretching endlessly before their eyes.

Almost instantly, piercing screams surged from all directions.

Countless evil creatures, like crashing waves, charged towards them, their murderous aura surging and reaching them in an instant.

Just by sensing its aura, the disciples of immortal sects and aristocratic families who entered the forest knew that this evil seed was stronger than those that wreaked havoc on the world outside, and of course, it was also more brutal and greedy.

These should be the original disciples of the immortal sects.

They were transported by the Bu family to various hidden caves, and when the zombie horde broke out, they surged out with it. They then went against the flow and gathered around the ruins, becoming guardians.

At this moment, Ji You summoned a heavy bow of black iron from the white jade gourd, and as his arm tightened, the bowstring was also drawn taut at an extremely fast speed.

Buzz! ! ! !

The arrow flew at lightning speed, piercing straight through the target and shooting out a plume of black mist.

In a split second, a chaotic battle ensued.

Meanwhile, the Daoist Sect was far ahead of the competition.

The most terrifying thing about large-scale warfare is that it is cut off, scattered, and eventually encircled and annihilated by small groups.

Their best option now is not to calmly fight back, but to charge forward quickly and not get too far away from the powerful figures like the Palace Master and Pavilion Master in front of them.

Therefore, the speed at which one breaks through the zombie horde is naturally the key.

In other words, these evil creatures are relatively easy to kill in a human battle, but they will inevitably be intercepted, and the most important thing is the large-scale casualties.

At this moment, the Holy Son of the Dao Seeking Sect floated in front, and the constantly trembling Immortal Cauldron bombarded the horde of corpses.

Within the mysterious celestial patterns, celestial light flowed continuously across the surface of this replica celestial cauldron, eventually condensing into a tangled web of celestial laws, which in turn transformed into powerful offensive capabilities.

The man in flowing brocade robes moved with the ease of an empty house, scattering limbs with a wave of his hand.

The disciples of the Dao Asking Sect followed closely behind, clearing away the surrounding evil corpses under the protection of the sacred artifact, their pace undiminished.

At the same time, Huo Xingzhong and the Chen twins also took to the air, and the white jade stele and the octagonal heavenly bell roared away.

The enormous celestial bell fell into the horde of corpses, and the killing power emanating from the Heavenly Dao spread instantly with a deep bell sound, tearing a gap in the horde in front of it.

At the same time, the white jade stele was also flowing with immortal light. The immortal light swept out from the surface of the stele, burning the swarming evil species into dust that filled the sky.

The importance of the sect's holy sons was highlighted to the fullest at this moment, and the prestige of the immortal sects, as well as the idea that they would inevitably become giants who would rule the world in the future, were more deeply rooted in people's hearts at this moment.

During this process, the three direct descendants were also observing each other, which was somewhat competitive.

"The Immortal Cauldron of the Dao Seeking Sect is truly as rumored, awe-inspiring in all directions."

"Brother Huo, you flatter me. The Heavenly Bell of your Mountain and Sea Pavilion is truly astonishing. Its crushing force is comparable to the collapse of the sky."

"Then let's have a contest: who between us will be the first to fight our way out of this horde of zombies?"

Shang Xiyao remained silent, but the immortal cauldron he summoned in front of him instantly swelled several times in size, with even more powerful immortal light continuously gushing out from it.

The six major immortal sects appear to be harmonious, but in reality, it is merely a relationship of relative checks and balances.

After the calamity is quelled, the strength of the immortal sects will be greatly diminished, and countless aristocratic families will be wiped out. The world is destined to be in chaos for a long time, and the struggle for power will be inevitable.

Demonstrating the sect's prestige is especially important at this time, particularly in front of another immortal sect in the Southern Territory that has always been ambitious.

Shang Xiyao narrowed his eyes, and with a cold and arrogant killing intent, he pressed down on the horde of corpses.

Just as he regained control of the situation, a murmur of discussion began to rise behind him.

Several relatives heard the sound and looked over, only to see many disciples gazing towards the south.

With their own personal holy son leading the charge, the disciples at the rear will naturally have an easier time and will pay more attention to the movements of other immortal sects.

After all, the evil creatures that stretched out in a line were still trying their best to surround them and prevent them from joining up with the front. They were charging so fast that if their allies around them failed to keep up, they might be surrounded from the left and right.

As it turns out, their concerns were not unfounded.

As everyone quickened their pace and surged forward under the protection of their respective holy sons, the Xuan Yuan Immortal Mansion on the north side gradually fell behind, its progress slowed down the moment it encountered the evil corpse.

So, some people started yelling at them to hurry up.

It's one thing that Xuan Yuan Immortal Mansion doesn't have any direct disciples, but what's even more terrifying is that a large number of their exceptionally talented disciples come from the Chu family.

After Chu Xian killed the two and left the Immortal Mansion, the Chu family disciples disappeared without a trace. Only some members of the Zhong family's main branch and their protectors continued to tear through the horde of corpses.

However, this method is ultimately much slower than using sacred artifacts to reinforce the formation.

Zhong Qi, the eighth son of the Xuan Yuan Sect Leader, had a very gloomy look in his eyes at this moment.

Although for the past six months, all the disciples in the manor believed that their father had chosen the third son as the one to wield the weapon, only he himself knew that he was the true successor to the position of sect leader.

However, in order to appease the Chu family, the third brother had no choice but to step forward and remain behind the scenes, never having the opportunity to try to wield the sacred artifact.

The Xuan Yuan Pearl also has imitations, which are also weapons that have been passed down for thousands of years and nurtured by the essence of sacred artifacts.

However, without attempting to master the sacred artifact and without being recognized by its original source, he was unable to control the replica.

In Zhong Qi's view, if he also had a replica of the sacred artifact, he would not be so helpless.

However, in such a normal situation, it would indeed be awkward if it were just their family. But the disciples of Xuan Yuan Immortal Mansion knew that the Heavenly Academy was probably not much better off.

In fact, others were just as worried about the Xuan Yuan Immortal Mansion that they were worried about the Heavenly Academy being bogged down, so much so that the four major immortal sects that had lost ground in the middle were also keeping an eye on the north-central direction.

However, they were surprised to find that the Heavenly Academy's attack speed was not slow at all.

Ahead of the horde of corpses, the three replicas of the Immortal Cauldron, the Heavenly Bell, and the Dao Stele radiated immense power, attracting vast immortal light, and their attacks were as if they were in an empty field.

However, in the north-central area, a storm of swords, no less powerful than a sacred artifact, suddenly erupted...

Amidst the deafening roar, Ji You rose to his feet amidst the surging air currents, the ground beneath his feet instantly cracking.

A scorching burst of energy emanated from his body, instantly burning through the thick fog in the forest. At the same time, his body tensed, and a roar like surging ocean waves emanated from within him.

Behind it, dozens of spirit swords, imbued with a chilling sword intent, rose into the air with a tremor and crashed down upon the horde of corpses before them.

Yes, we definitely need to be faster now.

Fortunately, his sword was always extremely fast.

Under the densely woven, powerful sword energy, the evil seed rushing towards the Heavenly Academy cracked inch by inch, exploding into dust with a bang.

The arrogant sword energy remained undiminished, tearing through the horde of corpses with its indomitable sword intent. The enormous sword light was like a scorching and intense dawn, carving a deep, long gash in the dense fog-covered forest.

The moment the horde of corpses was cleaved in two, the spirit swords rose into the air once more, humming as they once again bore the heavy sword energy and emitted a joyful sword cry.

The surrounding cultivators couldn't help but look up at the figure whose sword intent was soaring to the heavens and whose every wave of his hand seemed to carry the starry sky as he descended.

There were no direct disciples at the Heavenly Academy, but everyone after the Immortal Tour knew that there was a monster at the Heavenly Academy.

Growing up in the countryside, he should have been just an interlude at the Heavenly Academy. But now, among the holy sons of the Immortal Sect who wield sacred artifacts, he attacks with his sword, showing no weakness whatsoever.

The disciples of Lingjian Mountain are somewhat different, because in addition to looking at people, they also look at swords.

The sword was straight and long, about three feet long and three fingers wide, with a raised central ridge and two sharp edges. The lines were simple and smooth, and the overall shape was symmetrical and stable.

As the sword energy continued to flash, the patterns on the sword blade, forged through countless hammerings, became clearly visible. In the very center of those patterns was a square mark inscribed with the words "Sword Forging Pavilion."

Many people here lowered their heads, looking at the swords that were just like the spirit swords suspended in the air, their feelings were very complicated.

Those were spirit swords produced by the Lingzhou Sword Forging Pavilion. Apart from slight differences in the patterns, all dozens of them were of the same design.

The quality of this sword is quite good, and it costs fifteen taels of silver...

Ji You's sword has always been like this because he came from a humble background and didn't have much money.

It is said that back then, because he was worried that Chuhe's sword was too good and would break his sword during the autumn duel, he went around raising money to replace his sword before the duel began.

This kind of sword is actually inferior even to the private collections of some good swordsmen, let alone those sacred artifacts that possess supreme power.

But at this moment, the vast sword strike fell once more, slicing through the newly gathered horde of corpses with a deafening roar.

The three sacred artifacts, which were also slaying the zombie horde, seemed to be disturbed by the sword energy, causing them to tremble continuously, which made Shang Xiyao, Huo Xingzhong, and the Chen family disciples stare intently.

Humanity has a history spanning thousands of years, with a strict hierarchy of immortal sects, aristocratic families, and immortal estates.

Some say that this ranking is based on talent and cultivation speed. Those from aristocratic families with better cultivation are sent to immortal sects, while others stay at home, and those with less talent enter immortal estates.

However, the speed of cultivation can actually be compensated for by using pills and spirit stones. A disciple of the main lineage of an immortal sect, unless he has exceptionally poor talent, should certainly be able to reach the Profound Realm.

Some collateral branches of aristocratic families might not have been able to reach this point unless they had some extraordinary encounter or were valued by their elders.

Unless one is truly gifted, such as the Chu family's Seven Apertures Exquisite Body, or other special physiques from other aristocratic families, it is impossible to surpass them later.

However, over the past thousand years, very few people have been able to stand alongside the direct disciples of immortal sects as ordinary individuals.

With a whoosh, five figures rushed away, the power of the sacred artifacts and the sword energy soaring into the sky resonating together, slaying most of the zombie horde.

Looking at that figure, whose identity and attire seemed completely out of place with the four people around him, yet whose aura was far more overwhelming, many people felt a complex mix of emotions.

"boom!!!"

Just then, a dense aura of malevolent energy suddenly surged forth from the horde of corpses.

Dozens of figures with crimson eyes emerged from the horde of corpses, instantly causing everyone to furrow their brows.

However, as their faces gradually became clearer, some members of the aristocratic families couldn't help but reveal a complex expression.

Because they recognized the one who came.

Those were wanted members of powerful families, some of whom were even cousins ​​of some of them.

Most of them hadn't seen each other for a long time, but when they met again, they found that the other person was already incredibly powerful.

Amidst the sharp, ear-piercing cracking of bones, the rebellious prodigies of the aristocratic families suddenly unleashed boundless murderous aura. Their bodies swelled instantly, and their flesh transformed into a black, hardened metal, as they roared and charged forward.

Ji You suddenly swung his sword, colliding violently with one of the evil creatures in front of him.

This person was recognized; he was Zhu Shun from the Zhu family of Qingzhou.

During the Heavenly Way Gathering, the Zhu family members all performed very well, and Zhu Shun even had a duel with him on the same stage.

In just two years, Zhu Shun had already developed an aura of boundless power.

"On the day of the Heavenly Dao Tournament, you insulted me with a single sword strike. Today, our strengths are equal, and I will kill you with my own hands."

Zhu Shun revealed his sharp claws amidst the murderous aura, his hoarse voice filled with malice.

"The Immortal Sect has a sacred artifact in hand. Even if you cause chaos, it will be to no avail. Why not give up and perhaps you can leave with a whole corpse?"

Ji You had been pondering their ultimate goal, and seeing that Zhu Shun was about to speak, he couldn't help but start probing what their trump card was.

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhu Shun gave a contemptuous sneer, and then his vicious claws swooped down instantly.

Suddenly, a powerful sword aura burst forth, colliding fiercely with the poisonous claw.

With a clanging sound, sparks flew everywhere.

Feeling the scorching energy pressing down like a mountain, Zhu Shun's scarlet eyes narrowed slightly.

The fact that Ji You's combat strength did not match his cultivation level was now common knowledge in Qingyun, but Zhu Shun had never fought him and never imagined that his strength would be so astonishing.

However, it is common knowledge throughout the world that the physical bodies of the remnant race are the strongest among all races.

Zhu Shun let out a sharp shriek and charged forward with his claws.

The physical bodies of the remnants are indeed very strong; their strength and speed are far beyond what other races can match.

Especially his claws, which were indestructible, repeatedly clamped down on Ji You's Dao sword, while his other claw tried to take the opportunity to kill him. In several exchanges, Ji You was in grave danger.

On one occasion, he was nearly ripped apart in the throat and had to retreat repeatedly, revealing his disheveled state.

At the same time, countless disciples of the six major immortal sects also fought fiercely in this wave of encirclement and suppression.

Opposite to Shang Xiyao, Huo Xingzhong, Chen Luo, and Chen Xi were the demonic beings of the Boundless Realm, who used their sturdy bodies and dense baleful aura to resist the imitation sacred artifacts and fight against them continuously.

Although the battle was equally intense, the four disciples did not fall behind. Instead, they used replicas of sacred artifacts to force their opponents to retreat and dodge, unlike Ji You who faced a much more difficult situation.

However, no one thought Ji You was weak.

Although those sacred artifacts were replicas, they were still enhanced by the power of origin, making them impossible for ordinary people to withstand.

In everyone's eyes, Ji You's ability to fight like this while wielding an ordinary spirit sword already demonstrated his immense combat power.

Only the disciples of the Heavenly Academy and the aristocratic families from the Central Plains showed a hint of doubt after seeing Ji You's repeated defeats.

"bass!!"

"bass!!!"

"bass!!!"

The surging malevolent energy, carrying the sharp claws, sliced ​​through the air, creating ripples.

Ji You raised his sword and was sent flying three steps by the blow. His sword trembled violently as he shouted, "You're still resisting even when you're about to die! Once the sacred artifact comes to suppress you, you're finished!"

Zhu Shun looked at him with great interest: "Isn't it you who's about to die?"

"Even if I die here, with the sacred artifact suppressing Qingyun, you won't be able to make any waves."

"You really know very little about this world."

Upon hearing this, Ji You raised an eyebrow. Just as he was about to speak, he saw a thick, malevolent aura surrounding him, spreading like a black fog.

He instinctively swung his sword, but it was blocked by a pair of sharp, poisonous claws. The rising sword energy was forcibly extinguished, and at the same time, with a loud bang, a powerful and heavy side kick came straight at him!

With a heavy force, Ji You was kicked away and crashed into a large tree before finally coming to a stop.

But what followed was a sharp claw flashing with cold light, tearing everything apart as it slashed down toward his head, only to be blocked by Ji You's sword.

"I've always been very dissatisfied with the Immortal Sect!"

Ji You gritted his teeth and shouted, "Everyone in this world probably knows that when it comes to being an enemy of the Immortal Sect, no one can avoid mentioning the name Ji You!"

Zhu Shun's sharp claws pressed down on his longsword as it moved toward his neck: "So what?"

"What I want to say is that we are actually the comrades!"

"?"

"Think about it, I entered the Heavenly Academy thinking I could cultivate the supreme immortal path, but I was sent to Qiling to die because I had to make way for Chu He. When that didn't work, they sent me to the Snow Region, where I was almost killed by the barbarian king. Even participating in the Heavenly Dao Assembly was met with all sorts of obstacles. I have reached my limit!"

Ji You looked at him breathlessly: "What can I do if a celestial sect descends upon the world? But things are different now. I can defect to your side, but please tell me, Brother Zhu, if we have any chance of winning!"

Zhu Shun's face instantly contorted with rage: "Begging for mercy before death? Enough with the nonsense!"

"Having planned this for so long, wouldn't it be like wearing fine clothes in the dark if we didn't reveal it?"

"All I want to hear right now is your screams."

Their abilities have always been kept secret, hidden from the world, for fear of being exposed prematurely.

But as a young prodigy who has acquired such power, who could truly resist it, especially when facing someone who had humiliated them before?

Zhu Shun was eager to demonstrate his strength and was unwilling to listen to any more of his nonsense.

But he wouldn't kill him with one blow; he would leave him barely alive, letting him scream like he had at the Heavenly Dao Assembly...

Amidst the arrogant killing intent, the insidious claws slashed down once more.

Upon seeing this, a hint of disappointment flashed in Ji You's eyes.

The next instant, Zhu Shun's eyes narrowed sharply.

He discovered that the claw pressing down on Ji Youdao's sword was being pried open, and a cracking sound came from his arm bone.

Before he could react, Zhu Shun saw a scorching fist coming straight at him. The heavy aura instantly created countless ripples in the air, and the sheer force of the fist alone sent chills down his spine.

Before him, Ji You's eyes turned icy cold, as if he had become a different person, and his furious fist flew down.

With a loud bang, Zhu Shun was sent flying by a punch, the powerful force almost shattering his chest.

Following closely behind was a vast sword aura that slashed down.

He immediately swung his claws to block, clamping down on the sharp sword, but then a huge fist slammed down again, causing him to spew out a thick, malevolent aura.

The compressed air exploded with a loud bang, and sharp, poisonous claws lashed out repeatedly, gleaming with a chilling light.

Zhu Shun tried his best to break free from this predicament, but he was met with another punch.

With a crack, Zhu Shun discovered that his sternum had collapsed, and despite using this body comparable to that of a remnant of the race, he was still unable to break free from Ji You's large hand that was gripping him.

At this moment, Ji You suddenly pulled his arms open, his muscles bulging, and threw a punch that made the air seem to boil.

Zhu Shun felt as if his soul had been shattered, and his corrupted body was instantly forced back to its original form. He endured the terrifying force, which slammed into the ground, creating a deep crater.

"you……"

"Actually, I've killed five people in one go who are a bit stronger than you."

Zhu Shun's eyes narrowed suddenly as a sharp sword aura slashed down towards him.

In the midst of the chaotic battle, the four disciples used the power of their sacred artifacts to contend with their opponents, while the disciples of the immortal sects and the scions of noble families watched the corpses crushed by the sword energy, their eyes trembling.

In fact, they didn't realize that Ji You was trying to get information from them until he said he was going to switch sides at the last minute.

What they didn't expect was that Ji You, who seemed to be at a disadvantage all along, actually had the strength to crush Zhu Shun in an instant.

The Lingjian Mountain disciples snapped out of their daze and involuntarily turned to look at the disheveled giant on the southwest side, their eyes filled with awe.

The burly man, carrying a long sword, nodded slightly upon seeing this, a hint of approval in his eyes.

He truly deserves to be called the man who fought me, Gongshu Chou, to a standstill and even nearly killed me.

Damn, is her acting really that bad?
This villain seems to be a completely different breed from those that appear frequently on television.

Ji You gripped the Dao Sword with a "bang," and strode westward with immense energy, sending waves of scorching heat rushing towards everyone.

The sudden battle resulted in casualties among the Immortal Sect once again.

At this very moment, several more figures continued to rush towards this place, making everyone's expressions even more solemn.

Deep within the dense forest, Zuo Qiuyang, wielding boundless immortal light, annihilated three demonic beings at the Divine Travel Realm. Then, countless powerful auras emerged from the forest, soaring into the heavens, causing the eyes of the powerful figures present to narrow slightly.

The opponent did indeed possess combat strength at the peak of the fifth realm. On the night of the siege, the important figures from various immortal sects went after them.

Amidst the rustling sounds, those figures appeared one after another, their steps causing the surrounding air to explode with a loud bang.

But at the same time, what was even more terrifying was another aura deep in the mountains, an aura that was far more chilling than the peak of the Upper Five Realms.

Moreover, there was more than one.

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