Immortality and cultivation begin with full comprehension.

Chapter 842 Reading Classics, Unraveling the Mystery (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
His consciousness conjured countless phantoms in his sea of ​​consciousness, constantly simulating and deducing the mysterious process of differentiating consciousness, condensing incarnations, and even severing parts of his origin to cultivate a second primordial spirit.

This involves countless profound and obscure hurdles, such as the essence of the soul, the grafting of laws, and the construction of energy. The slightest mistake may lead to damage to the divine consciousness or even shake the foundation of one's Dao.

Only someone with such a solid foundation, powerful divine sense, and supreme inheritance as the Chaos Thunder Body, like Li Yunjing, would dare to delve into such great supernatural powers at the Nascent Soul stage.

"From chaos came differentiation, yin and yang were born... Thunder is the pivot of creation, and can also be used to sever souls and shape bodies..."

Combining his own understanding of the Dao of Chaos and the Law of Thunder, he took a different approach, attempting to forge an external avatar based on the Chaotic Thunder Essence.

In the space of divine consciousness, a figure exactly like him, composed of pure divine thoughts and chaotic lightning, slowly condensed. Although it appeared somewhat illusory, it already possessed a sense of independent existence.

However, just as this avatar was about to stabilize, the chaotic lightning within its body suddenly became disordered, showing signs of going out of control and backfiring.

Li Yunjing frowned slightly, and with a thought, the incomplete avatar quietly dissipated, returning to its original form as pure divine sense and thunder essence.

"It seems the time is not quite right yet."

He was not discouraged; instead, the light of wisdom in his eyes shone even brighter. “The Chaos Thunder Essence is extremely domineering. When used to sever the soul and shape the body, it requires extremely high levels of spiritual strength and control.”

"Perhaps... we need to find a spiritual object containing innate energy as the core of our incarnation in order to bear the power of chaotic lightning and stabilize it."

This method is difficult and cannot be accomplished overnight.

"The road must be taken step by step."

Li Yunjing stood up, his aura becoming increasingly deep and restrained. "The most urgent task is still to consolidate our cultivation, accumulate resources, and prepare for the changes beyond the realm."

"The method of incarnation can be devised gradually."

He stepped out of the meditation room and came to the window of the Cloud Palace again, looking down at the magnificent "Shenxiao Dao Sect" below.

Within the sect, the disciples diligently cultivated, and each hall operated smoothly, with a vibrant and upward-looking spirit permeating the mountain gate.

However, just as Li Yunjing was preparing to learn more about the sect's resources, his expression suddenly changed, and he turned his gaze to the northwest.

"Headmaster!"

Almost simultaneously, Ming Lingchuan's somewhat hurried message arrived: "Just received an urgent report from Elder Xiao Anran. While tracking clues about 'Youquan,' they were attacked by unidentified powerful individuals near the 'Black Wind Mountains.' The attackers' methods were bizarre and they are suspected to be related to the ancient demonic path. Elder Xiao suffered some minor injuries and has led the team to temporarily withdraw!"

"Ok?"

"Even Xiao Anran failed?"

"You were injured?"

"Then the person who made the move must be a Nascent Soul cultivator?"

Li Yunjing immediately realized that the entity behind the "Nether Spring" was more troublesome than he had expected, and it seemed to have already noticed their investigation.

"Order Xiao Anran to suspend the active investigation of 'Youquan' and switch to covert surveillance. He must not take any rash actions without my order."

"I'll go and meet this person myself!"

Li Yunjing quickly issued the order, his tone calm and composed, showing no sign of panic.

"Sect Leader, this matter is likely a trap!"

Ming Lingchuan's voice was urgent, "The other party deliberately revealed their whereabouts and injured Elder Xiao, which is very likely to lure you there!"

Li Yunjing's gaze was calm as he looked northwest, as if he could pierce through layers of space and see the turbulent mountain range.

The Black Wind Mountains were wiped out by the Divine Firmament Dao Sect and became a no-man's land.

Furthermore, due to its scarce resources, it was not incorporated into the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" system and became the residence of independent cultivators, small families, and small sects.

After the demonic calamity, this place also suffered.

Now, I have a vague feeling that it has become a stronghold for demonic cultivators.

He really wanted to see who was so bold as to provoke and oppose the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect" after eradicating the "New Blood Cult" and sweeping through the entire "Southern Heaven Continent"!
"It doesn't matter."

His tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable determination: "Since it's a test, then let them see whether the leader of the 'Shenxiao Dao Sect' is someone they can easily manipulate."

With a slight thought, subtle ripples appeared in the space around him, and a figure with an aura identical to his own quietly materialized.

This is one of the results of his previous deduction of the technique of creating an external avatar!

Although not a true second primordial spirit, it is still a high-level avatar containing a portion of his divine sense and chaotic thunder essence.

This clone possesses about 30% of his strength, enough to handle most unexpected situations, and even if something unexpected happens, it will not fundamentally damage the original body.

"Brother Ming, you stay behind to oversee the sect and manage the overall situation."

Li Yunjing instructed Ming Lingchuan, then looked at the clone, "Go to the 'Black Wind Mountains' and find out the situation. If you encounter the person who made the move... act according to your ability, and focus on investigation."

"good."

The clone nodded slightly, its voice identical to that of Li Yunjing's main body.

The next moment, a flash of lightning appeared around him, transforming into a tiny arc of electricity that instantly tore through space and disappeared into the cloud palace.

Sending a clone not only demonstrates the sect's attitude but also leaves enough room for maneuver.

If the other party is truly using a diversionary tactic, his main body can remain in the sect to ensure absolute safety; if the "Nether Spring" is indeed backed by an extraordinary being, this clone is enough to test the other party's strength.

After doing all this, Li Yunjing remained standing by the window, his aura as deep and unfathomable as the sea.

……

Almost at the same time that Li Yunjing's clone left the sect, tens of thousands of miles away, deep in the "Black Wind Mountains," in a secluded valley shrouded in dense demonic energy.

A blurry figure sitting cross-legged on a black lotus platform slowly opened its eyes.

His eyes seemed to hold countless vengeful spirits, and his aura was fused with the demonic energy of the entire valley, obscuring his true nature. He was clearly at the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm!
"Oh? So it was just an avatar..."

The blurry figure uttered a hoarse whisper, tinged with amusement, "Pretty cautious, huh? But since you're here, leave something behind."

He raised his withered finger and gently tapped it into the air.

In an instant, the entire "Black Wind Mountain Range" changed color, and the dense demonic energy began to writhe like living things, transforming into countless strange runes that disappeared into the mountains and the earth's veins.

An invisible net is quietly being cast, waiting for its prey to arrive.

Li Yunjing's clone rode the lightning at an extremely fast speed, and in less than half a day, it had already arrived at the outer perimeter of the "Black Wind Mountain Range".

He hovered in the air, his divine sense sweeping across the continuous mountain range below like mercury spilling across the ground.

"The demonic aura is thick, and the restrictions are hidden... It really is a demon's lair."

The clone's eyes turned slightly cold. He could clearly feel the subtle yet powerful oppressive aura emanating from the depths of the mountains, as well as the traps and surveillance that were everywhere.

He did not venture too deep, but followed the instructions of the main body, focusing on exploration.

His divine sense carefully discerned the flow of demonic energy, the nodes of the restrictions, and the energy traces remaining at the location where Xiao Anran and the others were attacked.

"A single strike and retreat, ruthless methods, an energy attribute that is cold and corrosive to the bone, carrying the scent of ancient blood sacrifice... It is indeed something that those half-baked members of the 'New Blood Cult' cannot compare to."

He was analyzing the situation in his mind while simultaneously feeding back the information he had gathered to Li Yunjing, who was far away in the sect.

Just as he was focused on analyzing a remaining magical rune, a sudden change occurred!

The surrounding mountains seemed to come alive, and countless chains of demonic energy shot out from the void, weaving together into a vast net that blotted out the sky and enveloped him!

At the same time, the earth beneath their feet cracked open, gushing forth a filthy fountain of blood, and a bewitching, demonic sound echoed in the air!
"Array?"

"There is some skill involved."

The clone's expression remained unchanged, but chaotic lightning suddenly erupted around its body.

"break!"

He pointed his fingers like a sword, and a condensed chaotic lightning bolt swept out. Wherever it passed, the chains of demonic energy broke, the blood spring was evaporated, and the demonic sound was suppressed by the power of the thunder.

However, this formation seemed to be inexhaustible, and the damaged areas were instantly replenished by more demonic energy.

"Hmph, you have a small skill, but you still dare to do the same thing?"

As the deputy peak master of "Seven Star Peak" and a grandmaster of array formations, Li Yunjing was full of confidence. His clone snorted coldly and no longer held back, forming hand seals.

"Chaotic Thunder Domain, open!"

Centered on him, a domain of lightning filled with chaotic energy rapidly expanded, enveloping the surrounding space for thousands of feet.

Within its domain, all laws are easily broken, and all demonic energy and restrictions crumble upon contact!
The blurry figure hidden in the shadows let out a soft "Eh," seemingly somewhat surprised that this clone could unleash such a pure Chaos Lightning Domain.

"This is indeed interesting... However, let's stop testing the waters here."

As soon as he finished speaking, a gigantic ghost hand, entirely condensed from pure demonic energy, appeared out of thin air from the depths of the valley. With a terrifying power that could tear through space, it directly grabbed at the clone in the center of the Thunder Domain!
This strike has already surpassed the Nascent Soul level and reached the power of the Divine Transformation realm!

"He really is a True Monarch at the Nascent Soul stage!"

The clone's pupils constricted, sensing a deadly threat.

Without hesitation, he poured all his power into the lightning domain, simultaneously activating a trace of primordial lightning power that his body had reserved in his core.

"Annihilation Chaos Divine Thunder!"

A bolt of lightning, interwoven with gray and chaos, like the light at the beginning of creation, fiercely cleaved out from the lightning domain, heading straight for the enormous ghostly hand!

"boom!!!"

The terrifying explosion resounded through the heavens and the earth, and the energy storm swept in all directions, flattening several of the mountains surrounding the "Black Wind Mountains"!

As the smoke and dust cleared, Li Yunjing's clone still stood in the air, but its form was much dimmer, clearly indicating that it had consumed a great deal of energy.

The ghostly hand had vanished, and a muffled groan echoed from the depths of the valley.

"Chaotic Divine Lightning... You've actually reached this level!"

The blurry figure's voice carried a hint of shock and greed, "It seems I cannot let you live!"

An even more powerful demonic force began to gather.

The sky above the valley darkened completely, as if it had transformed into a ghostly realm, where countless twisted demonic figures howled.

The clone knew that if it stayed any longer, it might really perish here.

He gazed intently into the direction of the valley, as if trying to memorize the aura of that blurry figure.

"What you have done for me today, I will surely repay in the future!"

Leaving behind these cold words, the clone instantly transformed into a bolt of lightning, tearing through the still-unsettled space at an even faster speed than it had come, and vanished into the distance.

Deep in the valley, the blurry figure did not give chase, but simply looked in the direction where the clone had disappeared, ghostly flames flickering in its eyes.

"Li Yunjing... Chaotic Thunder Body... What an unexpected gain."

"It seems the plan needs to be adjusted."

He muttered to himself, his figure slowly merging into the demonic energy and disappearing.

……

Shenxiao Peak Cloud Palace.

Li Yunjing's main body slowly opened his eyes, and the experiences and feelings of his clone were as if he were there in person.

"A demonic cultivator at the Nascent Soul stage...an ancient demonic lineage...interested in the Chaos Thunder Body..."

He repeated these keywords in a low voice, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

"We caught a big fish as expected."

He could sense that a shadow hidden deeper was gradually emerging from the water.

The opponent's strength should not be underestimated, and their goal is clear, seemingly not just for the foundation of the "New Blood Cult".

"It seems I'm going to have to fight him in the Black Wind Mountains."

Li Yunjing stood up, and with a flash of light in his hand, the immortal artifact "Divine Firmament Thunder Seal" was already in his grasp!

No matter which True Lord it is, anyone who dares to challenge the majesty of the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect" will be executed!

The sect's reputation is paramount!
"Issue the order to activate the 'Nine Heavens Thunder Control Array' at its highest level, seal the mountain gate, and prohibit anyone from entering or leaving without my written order."

Li Yunjing's voice was calm and even, yet carried an undeniable authority, as it rang in Ming Lingchuan's ears.

"Sect Leader, what are you trying to do..."

Ming Lingchuan felt a chill run down his spine.

"Since they have set up their forces, how can I not keep the appointment?"

Li Yunjing took a step forward and was already outside the Cloud Palace. His aura resonated faintly with the entire "Divine Firmament Mountain Range". "I want to see who this person is who dares to mess with the people of my "Divine Firmament Dao Sect" in the "Southern Heaven Continent".

The "Divine Firmament Thunder Seal" in his hand trembled slightly, emitting a faint hum, as if responding to its master's fighting spirit.

This celestial artifact has not truly drunk blood for a long time since the Demonic Calamity.

Without making a huge fuss, Li Yunjing's figure quietly merged into the void, and soon appeared thousands of miles away.

For him, shrinking the earth to an inch and traversing the void were as natural as breathing.

……

Black Wind Mountains, deep in a secluded valley.

The blurry figure sitting cross-legged on the black lotus suddenly raised its head, its eyes flickering with ghostly fire.

"coming!"

"The real body has arrived!"

He didn't expect Li Yunjing to be so decisive, sending his main body with the immortal artifact without hesitation after his clone suffered a setback!
This domineering and confident attitude far exceeded his expectations.

"Activate the 'Nine Netherworlds Grand Array'!"

"Awaken all the 'corpse puppets'!"

"Today, we will ensure that this Divine Firmament Sect Leader will not return alive!"

He roared sharply, his voice carrying a barely perceptible hint of fear.

The entire valley erupted in chaos, demonic energy soared into the sky, the earth cracked open, and foul-smelling waters of the underworld gushed forth. Countless slumbering corpses, exuding an aura of decay and death, crawled out from the ground, emitting silent roars.

A massive demonic array that enveloped the entire valley was instantly activated, turning the place into a forbidden zone!
However, at the very moment the great formation was fully formed, a calm yet supremely majestic voice clearly entered the senses of every demonic cultivator and every corpse puppet:

"You demons and monsters, how dare you block my way?"

Before the words had even faded, a dazzling purple lightning bolt, seemingly containing the very essence of thunder from all the heavens, descended like the Milky Way from the nine heavens and struck the newly risen "Nine Netherworld Yellow Springs Array" light screen with overwhelming force!
Without a violent explosion, the demonic array light barrier, which was strong enough to withstand the frenzied attacks of Nascent Soul cultivators, melted away silently the moment the lightning touched it, like ice and snow under the sun, leaving a huge hole!

Li Yunjing's figure was bathed in chaotic lightning, holding the "Divine Firmament Thunder Seal" in his hand. Like a thunder emperor descending to earth, he stepped into the core of this desolate area filled with demonic energy.

Wherever he went, demonic energy dissipated, the Yellow Springs dried up, and corpse puppets turned to ash!

"you……"

The blurry figure on the black lotus finally changed color, as he sensed the pure and terrifying thunderous authority that was above him!

"A coward like this, hiding his true colors, dares to be my enemy?"

Li Yunjing's gaze was like lightning, locking onto the figure on the black lotus. "State your name, for I do not slay nameless ghosts!"

"Insanity!"

The blurry figure roared, and the black lotus beneath him burst forth with overwhelming demonic light. Countless vengeful spirits howled and rushed towards Li Yunjing, "I am the Netherworld True Lord under the command of the 'Nine Netherworld Master'!"

He formed hand seals, drawing upon the remaining power of the entire formation to condense it into a long, dark river that stretched across the heavens and earth. Countless demonic figures floated in the river, carrying a terrifying power that could devour all life and freeze the soul, sweeping towards Li Yunjing!

This is his signature supernatural power, the "Netherworld Soul-Devouring River"!
"How could you possibly fathom the power of a celestial artifact?"

Faced with an attack that would make even Nascent Soul cultivators of the same level retreat, Li Yunjing merely raised the "Divine Firmament Thunder Seal" in his hand slightly.

"Summon the thunder from the Divine Firmament, by imperial decree!"

Boom! ! !

It was as if only one color remained in the world!
The purple of lightning!
A massive bolt of lightning, beyond description, erupted from the "Divine Firmament Thunder Seal." It was not a simple act of destruction, but rather contained the true meaning of the Chaotic Thunder Dao: judgment, purification, end, and creation!

The River of the Underworld and the Chaos Thunder collided violently!
There was no stalemate, no confrontation.

The seemingly boundless and demonically powerful Netherworld River was as fragile as paper in the face of the chaotic thunder, instantly split open, evaporated, and purified!
Countless demonic figures vanished into nothingness before they could even utter a scream!

The thunderbolt continued its relentless attack, striking directly at the black lotus beneath the Netherworld True Monarch!
"Do not!!!"

The Netherworld True Lord let out a desperate roar, desperately urging his demonic energy, and the Black Lotus unleashed its last dark light in an attempt to resist.

Click!

The black lotus shattered inch by inch. The Netherworld True Monarch was struck as if by a devastating blow, coughing up blood. His demonic energy instantly dissipated, revealing his withered and hideous true face, his eyes filled with unbelievable terror. One strike!
Just one blow!
His prized supernatural powers and protective magical treasures proved utterly ineffective against the opponent's attack imbued with the power of a celestial artifact!
"A celestial artifact... This is the power of a celestial artifact?!"

His voice trembled, his previous composure gone.

Li Yunjing, holding the Thunder Seal, walked towards him step by step. His pace was not fast, but it was as if he was stepping on the heartbeat of the Netherworld True Monarch.

"Now, it's my turn to ask you."

Li Yunjing's voice was icy cold, "'Nine Netherworld Master'? What are you plotting in the Southern Heaven Continent? And where is 'Nether Spring'?"

"Don't think about it!"

A flicker of struggle and madness flashed in the eyes of the Netherworld True Monarch: "The Sect Leader is incredibly powerful; he will avenge me sooner or later! You... Ah!"

Before he could finish speaking, a fine net of lightning enveloped him, and terrifying lightning power drilled into his limbs and bones, burning his demonic soul and bringing unimaginable pain.

"Searching for souls is too troublesome. I prefer to hear it from you yourself."

Li Yunjing said indifferently, "Or, you can continue to stubbornly resist and see if your bones are harder or my thunder magic is more effective."

"what……"

The Netherworld True Lord screamed in agony amidst the lightning net, his demonic soul feeling as if it were being pierced by billions of lightning needles, his consciousness on the verge of collapse.

He finally realized that his persistence was meaningless in the face of absolute power and ruthless methods.

"I said! I said!"

He shouted hoarsely, "Master...Master is a descendant of the ancient 'Nine Nether Demon Sect'...We were ordered to infiltrate the Southern Heaven Continent to find...to find the fragments of the 'Source of Ten Thousand Demons' and reopen the Demon Abyss Passage...'Youquan' is a subordinate of the Master, and I don't know his exact whereabouts..."

Li Yunjing's gaze narrowed slightly.

Fragments of the "Source of All Demons"?
Reboot the Abyss of Demons?

The underlying causes and effects seem to be far greater than he imagined.

"anything else?"

He activated the lightning net, applying pressure.

"Ah! And... the cult leader seems extremely interested in your 'Chaotic Thunder Body'... believing it to be... the key to unlocking a certain crucial place..."

The Netherworld True Lord revealed more information amidst his pain.

Just as Li Yunjing was about to press further, a very subtle restriction within the Netherworld True Monarch's body was suddenly triggered!
"Master...save me..."

A desperate fervor flashed in his eyes.

boom!
His demonic body, along with his remnant soul, suddenly collapsed inward, instantly transforming into a ball of pure demonic energy, which then exploded with a bang!

It actually destroyed its core essence!
The violent demonic energy surged outwards, but was easily suppressed by the chaotic lightning domain surrounding Li Yunjing.

Li Yunjing frowned slightly, looking at the place where the Netherworld True Monarch had disappeared.

Such a resolute self-destruction restriction had been planted in the other party's body, which would be triggered once the core secret was touched. The methods of this "Nine Netherworld Cult Master" were indeed ruthless.

Although he didn't get all the information, the key points such as "the remnants of the Nine Nether Demon Sect", "fragments of the source of ten thousand demons", "restarting the Demon Abyss", and "interest in the Chaos Thunder Body" were enough for him to sketch out a general outline.

An ancient and powerful demonic force is plotting in secret, and he and the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect" seem to have unwittingly become a key link in their plan, or rather... a stumbling block.

"It seems the peaceful days are over."

Li Yunjing put away the "Divine Firmament Thunder Seal" and glanced at the demonic realm that was beginning to collapse because of its master's death.

He raised his hand and unleashed bolts of chaotic lightning, completely purifying and destroying the remaining demonic energy and restrictions in the area.

Having done all this, Li Yunjing took a step forward and disappeared from the spot.

Not long after, he returned to the Cloud Palace on Shenxiao Peak.

"Issue the order: the 'Nine Nether Demon Sect' has returned with a vengeance. Its leader is a demon of the Nascent Soul stage or above, and he intends to restart the Demon Abyss. His schemes are far-reaching."

"From this day forward, the entire sect shall enter a state of war. All personnel outside the sect shall be on high alert and closely monitor any spatial anomalies and demonic energy fluctuations throughout the mainland."

"Furthermore, the 'Fragment of the Source of Ten Thousand Demons' and the 'Master of the Nine Netherworlds' are listed as the highest priority targets for investigation."

Commands were quickly relayed down, and the entire "Shenxiao Dao Sect" began to operate at full capacity, like the most sophisticated war machine.

"Nine Netherworld Sect Leader... No matter what your schemes are, this 'Southern Heaven Continent' is under the control of my 'Divine Firmament Dao Sect'!"

He moved again, but instead of returning to the meditation room, he went directly to the "Scripture Repository," one of the most important places in the "Shenxiao Dao Sect."

Many years ago, Li Yunjing was on duty here.

Visiting the Sutra Repository again today, I am deeply moved.

The "Scripture Pavilion" remains ancient and majestic, housing countless cultivation techniques, secret records, historical texts, and miscellaneous anecdotes collected and created since the sect's founding.

Ordinary disciples can only access the lower levels, while only the sect leader and the supreme elders have the authority to enter the highest levels.

Amidst the awe-inspiring gazes of the disciples, Li Yunjing appeared directly on the top floor of the "Scripture Pavilion".

The space here is vast, yet it doesn't feel empty. Rows of bookshelves made of some kind of spirit wood are neatly arranged, and instead of jade slips, they hold ancient scrolls made of animal hides, spirit silks, or even strange metals, exuding an aura of time.

With a slight thought, he directly locked onto several areas, including "Ancient Secrets", "Origin of the Demonic Path", and "Records of Sect Conquests".

"Nine Nether Demon Sect".

He silently recited the mantra, and his boundless divine sense, like invisible tentacles, instantly swept across all the books in the relevant area.

In an instant, dozens of ancient scrolls of different colors and materials flew out of the bookshelf and hovered in front of him.

Li Yunjing reached out and picked up the thickest volume, the one with a dark thunderbolt mark on the cover. This was "The Record of the Divine Firmament Conquest: Ancient Scroll," which specifically recorded the history of the sect's battles with various forces in ancient times.

He quickly flipped through the pages, his divine sense sweeping over them, and a massive amount of information flooded into his mind.

"...At the end of ancient times, the demonic sect 'Nine Nether Demonic Sect' rose to power in the Northern Mang Ghost Domain. Its leader called himself 'Nine Nether,' and his cultivation was unfathomable, seemingly having reached the highest realm of demonic cultivation..."

"The sect has four halls: 'Netherworld,' 'Sea of ​​Blood,' 'White Bones,' and 'Wraiths.' Its influence extends across multiple continents, leaving devastation in its wake. It cultivates demonic arts using the essence of countless souls and flesh, and even intends to open the 'Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons' to summon extraterrestrial demons and reshape the order of this world..."

"...At that time, our sect's third-generation leader, 'Lingxiao Thunder Lord,' joined forces with righteous leaders such as 'Yuanyang Dao Ancestor' and 'Northern Purple Star Emperor' to wage a decisive battle against the 'Nine Nether Demon Sect' on the 'Heavenly Meteor Plain'..."

"After a hundred days of fierce fighting, the heavens wept blood, and the earth sank... In the end, the Thunder Lord of the Azure Sky, with his supreme thunder magic, summoned the divine thunder of the nine heavens, severely wounding the Demon Lord of the Nine Netherworlds, destroying his demonic body, and shattering his primordial spirit..."

"However, the remnant soul of the Demon Lord escaped using the secret treasure 'Ten Thousand Demon Source Core' and has disappeared without a trace... The remnants of the 'Nine Nether Demon Sect' scattered and wreaked havoc in all directions. Our sect united with various parties and spent three thousand years to finally eradicate its main forces. However, its lineage was not completely severed, and sporadic reappearances still occur from time to time..."

Upon seeing this, Li Yunjing's gaze sharpened.

As expected, the "Nine Nether Demon Sect" has an extremely powerful background. It was once a terrifying existence that could rival the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect" in its heyday during the ancient times.

The fact that the "Nine Netherworld Sect Master" managed to escape with his remnant soul from the third-generation sect leader shows that his life-saving methods are truly heaven-defying.

He then picked up another book titled "A Study of the Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons".

"...The Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons is said to be the place where the pure and impure energies separated at the beginning of the world, and where the most yin and turbid energies converged. It is also regarded as one of the passages connecting to the demon realm beyond..."

"It contains the 'Source of All Demons,' the root of all demonic energy and thoughts. If one can control it, one can command all demons and possess boundless demonic power..."

"In the ancient war, the 'Nine Nether Demon Sect' attempted to forcibly open the complete Demon Abyss Passage, drawing down the main force of the extraterrestrial demons. If successful, this realm would be in grave danger..."

"Fragments of the Source of All Demons..."

Li Yunjing recalled the words of the Netherworld True Monarch. It seemed that the remnants of the "Nine Netherworld Demon Sect" had not given up on this plan. They infiltrated the "Southern Heaven Continent" in order to find the fragments of the "Source of Ten Thousand Demons" that might be scattered here, in an attempt to reopen the Demon Abyss!
He then perused several ancient books about the characteristics of ancient demonic arts and the sect's research records on various types of demonic energy, which corroborated the energy attributes he had sensed during his previous battle with the Netherworld True Monarch.

"It is chilling and corrosive, defiles the soul, and possesses extremely strong devouring and resentment characteristics... It is indeed consistent with the Nine Netherworld Demon Art recorded in the book."

"Moreover, he is interested in the 'Chaotic Thunder Body'..."

Li Yunjing pondered, "The Chaotic Thunder Body contains a trace of the true meaning of the beginning of chaos and the creation and destruction of creation. It is extremely yang and extremely strong, and is the nemesis of the source of all demons."

"But conversely, if activated by special secret methods, it might also become a 'key' to guide or even unlock a certain seal?"

The clues are gradually becoming clearer.

A powerful demonic lineage that survived a great ancient war has been resurrected after a long period of dormancy. Its leader, the "Nine Netherworld Master," is very likely the successor of that ancient demonic lord.

He may have received its complete inheritance.

They secretly collected fragments of the "Source of Ten Thousand Demons," aiming to restart the Abyss of Demons. For some reason, they considered their own "Chaotic Thunder Body" to be a key part of the plan.

"You want my Chaotic Thunder Body as the key?"

A cold glint flashed in Li Yunjing's eyes. "Then we'll see if you have the ability to take it!"

He put down the books, having already made up his mind.

The opponent is powerful and cunning, lurking in the shadows.

But now that they've already given themselves away, the next step is for the hunter to become the hunted.

The entire "Southern Continent" is dominated by the "Shenxiao Dao Sect". In other continents, the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" is also one of the founders of the "Tianlan Alliance".

The allies of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" are all over the world!

Now that the "Nine Nether Demon Sect" has shown its face, it must be eradicated!
"Brother Ming!"

Li Yunjing gave the instructions.

"My subordinate is here."

Ming Lingchuan's voice immediately rang out from outside the door.

"In the capacity of the founding sect of the 'Tianlan Alliance,' we hereby issue the highest-level 'Demon Extermination Order' to all members of the alliance and all righteous forces in the 'Southern Heaven Continent'!"

Li Yunjing's voice carried an undeniable authority: "Announcement: The 'Nine Nether Demon Sect' has resurfaced. Its leader is a demon lord above the Nascent Soul stage, intending to collect fragments of the 'Source of Ten Thousand Demons' to restart the Demon Abyss and endanger the entire cultivation world. Anyone providing concrete clues will be richly rewarded by our sect; anyone who harbors or colludes with them will be considered an accomplice and executed!"

"Yes, Sect Leader!"

Ming Lingchuan's spirits lifted. The sect leader was about to mobilize the entire righteous alliance to lay a trap!
"At the same time, send messages to the Yuanyang Dao Sect, the Beidi Sect, and the Louguan Dao Sect, asking them to send people to Shenxiao Peak as soon as possible to discuss the plan to exterminate the demon."

"I will take care of it immediately!"

Ming Lingchuan accepted the order and left in a hurry.

A great war between good and evil, which will affect the entire continent and may even involve other continents, is about to begin.

Li Yunjing stepped out of the "Scripture Pavilion" and stood once again atop the Cloud Palace, overlooking the magnificent sects below.

Outside the mountain gate, three sword lights of different colors soared into the sky, carrying the message of the "Demon Extermination Order," and shot towards the headquarters of the "Tianlan Alliance" and various parts of the continent.

Soon, the entire cultivation world will be shaken.

"Master of the Nine Netherworlds, do you think you can succeed by hiding in the shadows?"

Li Yunjing's gaze was icy. "In this 'Southern Heaven Continent,' and even in the vast expanse of the 'Tianlan Alliance,' my 'Shenxiao Dao Sect' is the heaven!"

"If you want to play, I'll play with you to the very end!"

With a thought, a divine thought crossed the void and contacted the Five Elements True Monarch, who was sitting at the core of the sect's grand formation.

"Uncle-Master Wuxing, please personally control the 'Nine Heavens Patrol Mirror' to monitor all parts of the continent, especially those ancient battlefields, Yin Sha lands, and weak points in space, and focus on searching for abnormal demonic energy fluctuations and possible traces of the 'Source of Ten Thousand Demons' fragments."

"Rest assured, Master, I will activate the highest level of the Sky-Patrol Mirror immediately and ensure that those demon bastards do not take advantage of any loopholes."

The Five Elements True Lord's calm voice rang out.

Meanwhile, having recovered from his injuries, Xiao Anran had received orders to mobilize his most elite spies and law enforcement teams. Based on the fragments of information he obtained from the Netherworld True Monarch and the records in the Scripture Pavilion regarding the activity patterns of the "Nine Netherworld Demon Sect," he readjusted his deployment and reconnaissance strategies.

A vast intelligence network, elite combat forces, and deep alliances were efficiently integrated at this moment, with their target being the hidden "Nine Nether Demon Sect".

A few days later, representatives from the Yuanyang Dao Sect, the Beidi Sect, the Louguan Dao Sect, and several other important member sects of the Tianlan Alliance gathered at the Shenxiao Palace.

When they learned from Li Yunjing about the reappearance of the "Nine Nether Demon Sect" and its terrifying schemes, their expressions turned solemn.

"Unexpectedly, the 'Nine Nether Demon Sect,' which wreaked havoc on the world in ancient times, has been resurrected!"

Master Lieyang's hair and beard bristled, and the pure Yang fire flickered in his eyes. "Sect Leader Li, it is our Yuanyang Dao Sect's duty to annihilate this fiend!"

"The Northern Emperor's faction is willing to do everything in its power to help us eliminate this evil scourge!"

Su Muqing's tone was firm.

As an admirer of Li Yunjing and a traditional ally of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect," Su Muqing would not raise any objections, whether for public or private reasons.

"Louguandao will activate all monitoring arrays to assist in the search for the demon's whereabouts."

Tian Shu Dao Ren stroked his beard and said.

"The alliance will also issue an internal order to exterminate demons, coordinating the forces of all parties to ensure that such a powerful demonic force will not be allowed to wreak havoc on the world!"

A prince of the "Huangze Dynasty" solemnly expressed his opinion.

A demon-slaying alliance, spearheaded by the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" and uniting the top righteous forces across the entire "Southern Heaven Continent" as well as some forces from the "Tianlan Alliance," quickly took shape.

A vast and inescapable net targeting the "Nine Nether Demon Sect" has begun to slowly unfurl across the entire continent and even the surrounding regions.

At this moment, in some unknown, dark corner, on an altar made of bones, a figure shrouded in dense demonic energy slowly opened its eyes.

He seemed to sense the chilling aura permeating the heavens and earth, and the invisible net aimed at him.

“Li Yunjing… ‘Shenxiao Dao Sect’… they really acted quickly.”

The hoarse voice carried a hint of cold laughter, "However, the game has only just begun."

"The 'key' that I have set my sights on will be mine sooner or later."

"The Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons will one day return to this world!"

He raised his hand, and a black fragment exuding an ominous aura slowly rotated in his palm; it was a fragment of the "Source of All Demons".

"Pass down the order: all outposts shall enter the deepest silence."

“‘Nether Spring,’ expedite the location of that ‘keyhole’…”

In the shadows, a blurry figure bowed to receive the order and quietly retreated.

The moment the "Demon Extermination Order" was issued, the entire cultivation world was in a state of panic.

The world has just experienced a demon-slaying operation, but unexpectedly, a new round has begun.

Many demonic cultivators secretly groaned in despair!
It even affected some demonic sects that had joined the "Tianlan Alliance" during the demonic calamity!

Of course, no one dares to provoke sects like the "Blood God Cult" or the "Heavenly Demon Sect".

In particular, the "Blood God Cult" is dominated by the Blood Demon Ancestor, whose power is immense. As a Void Returning Great Power, he suppresses everything, and no one dares to target him.

The Heavenly Demon Sect is powerful in all aspects, has many experts, and is located deep in the East Sea, in the center of the four seas. Few cultivators can reach it, let alone target the Heavenly Demon Sect.

It was mainly the ordinary demonic cultivators who suffered.

Countless independent cultivators, small sects, and even mortal dynasties mobilized, and any suspicious fluctuation of demonic energy was immediately reported.

Under the vast network of influence of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" and its allies, there is almost no corner where one can completely hide.

It is better to kill someone by mistake than to let him go!
This is the default principle of the entire alliance!
Many people even took the opportunity to eliminate many demonic cultivators who were not practicing the "Void Demon Clan".

It's all because of territory, resources, and cultivation conditions!

Over the course of several months, relying on the massive amount of information gathered from all sides, the Demon Extermination Alliance successively eliminated seven peripheral strongholds of the "Nine Nether Demon Sect," killing and capturing hundreds of demon cultivators. Although they were all small fry and did not touch the core, they greatly compressed the opponent's space for maneuver.

On this day, Li Yunjing was divining thunder magic in the Cloud Palace when Ming Lingchuan arrived in a hurry, his face showing a hint of excitement.

"Sect Leader! The Abbot of the Louguan Sect, Tian Shu, has sent an urgent message: through the Zhou Tian Star Array, they have detected a faint energy fluctuation at the edge of the Meteor Sea in the far west, which is extremely similar to the description of the 'Source of Ten Thousand Demons'!"

"Although it was fleeting, its location can be roughly determined!"

"Meteorite Sea?"

Li Yunjing's gaze sharpened. That was a dangerous inland sea in the far west of the continent. In ancient times, a star fell here, causing spatial disorder and violent spiritual energy. Ordinary cultivators dared not venture deep into it.

“I know how to choose a place.”

He sneered and asked, "Any other news?"

"At the same time, the 'Enforcement Hall's' mole in the 'Black Market' also sent back news that recently, an unknown force has been secretly buying up high-level materials such as 'Star Tears' and 'Void Crystal Sand' at high prices, which are used to stabilize space, and the flow of these materials seems to be pointing to the West."

Ming Lingchuan added.

The two clues corroborate each other, and the direction is already very clear.

"It seems that the 'keyhole,' or rather, one of their important hideouts, is in the Meteorite Sea."

Li Yunjing stood up, lightning flashing in his eyes. "This involves a battle between experts. My Five Elements Uncle and I, and Master can handle it ourselves. There's no need for anyone else to go."

(End of this chapter)