Immortality and cultivation begin with full comprehension.

Chapter 844 Tianlan Top Thirty, Slaying Two Nascent Soul Stages (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
After an unknown amount of time, the scene before him suddenly changed, and Li Yunjing had stepped into a strange space.

This place seemed to be another world in the core of the Demon Realm. The sky was a flowing dark red blood color, the earth was paved with countless white bones, and the air was filled with a nauseatingly sweet and pungent smell.

An altar entirely constructed of twisted, writhing living flesh stood in the center of the space. At the top of the altar, the fragment of the "Source of Ten Thousand Demons" was trembling violently, creating a tug-of-war with the projection of the "Tower of Ten Thousand Demons" above.

Youquan Zhenjun and Youming Guilao, who was almost reduced to a remnant soul, were sitting cross-legged below the altar. Their demonic energy was connected to the altar, and they were clearly desperately trying to maintain the final core of the great formation.

Upon seeing that Li Yunjing had actually ventured into this core forbidden area alone, both of them showed disbelief and shock in their eyes.

"You...how could you possibly have found this place?!"

Youquan Zhenjun exclaimed, "The entrance to this core forbidden area changes constantly as the great formation operates, and even a grandmaster of formations would find it difficult to deduce in a short time."

Originally, True Lord Youquan and Ghost Granny Youming had profound cultivation, so it wouldn't have been difficult for them to hold off Li Yunjing and the others for a while. However, Li Yunjing had already seriously injured them by activating two immortal artifacts earlier!

At this moment, seeing that the formation had failed to work and that Li Yunjing had come to their vicinity, things were clearly not going well.

Youquan Zhenjun was in slightly better shape, but Youming Guimu's true form had been shattered. Even without making a move, her aura was already somewhat disordered, and she was exhausted and weak, let alone being able to fight a life-or-death battle with Li Yunjing.

"Hmph! In the world today, if I humbly claim to be second in the art of formations, who dares to claim to be first?"

Li Yunjing sneered and used the Five Elements Dao Technique to perform the "Five Elements Escape Technique," silently sneaking to within ten miles of the Netherworld Ghost Granny!
I'll kill you while you're sick!

With ninety percent of her power gone, the Netherworld Ghost Granny was now a useless piece of trash, so Li Yunjing naturally wouldn't give her a chance to recover.

"boom!"

The "Five Elements Divine Fist" broke through the Netherworld Ghost Granny's defenses, striking her with all its might, injuring her primordial spirit and causing it to dim considerably once again.

"asshole!"

In that brief moment of stalemate, True Monarch Youquan instantly transformed into a beam of light, blocking Li Yunjing's path and interrupting his finishing blow!

"Hmph! Just the two of you?"

Li Yunjing formed a sword incantation with his hands and took a series of magical steps, quickly writing the character "雷" (thunder) in the air while chanting an incantation: "Five Elements Divine Thunder, Forgive!"

"Boom!"

Just as Li Yunjing was unleashing his lightning magic, Youquan Zhenjun's expression changed drastically. Unable to stop him in time, he also hurriedly unleashed his blood sacrifice technique.

A drop of blood, used to guide the Dharma.

"Nine Netherworld Protection, Blood Fiend Barrier!"

As True Monarch Youquan roared, the essence of his heart that he spat out instantly transformed into an incredibly solid blood-red barrier, covered with countless agonizing faces, which stood in front of him.

Almost simultaneously, the character "雷" (thunder) written by Li Yunjing suddenly lit up, and five colors of lightning—blue, red, yellow, white, and black—intertwined and burst forth. It was not a single lightning bolt, but rather a five-element lightning net that covered the heavens and the earth, carrying the terrifying power to annihilate the five elements and restore order, and crashed down!

"Boom!"

The Five Elements Divine Thunder collided violently with the blood-red barrier!
This time, there was no stalemate!

The pained face on the blood-red barrier let out a silent wail under the purification of the Five Elements Lightning, and quickly melted away.

The barrier itself only lasted for less than a breath before shattering into tiny pieces like fragile glass!
"puff!"

The spell was forcibly broken, and Youquan Zhenjun spat out another mouthful of blood, staggering backward. His face was completely bloodless, and his eyes were filled with horror.

In his prime, he could hold his own against Li Yunjing, but now, after being struck by the immortal artifact and forcibly activating the essence of the great formation, he was already at his limit. How could he possibly withstand the Five Elements Divine Thunder, which contained the orthodox principles of heaven and earth and was specifically designed to destroy evil spirits?

"die!"

Li Yunjing, having gained the upper hand, was relentless and gave his opponent no chance to catch his breath.

He moved like lightning, dodging Youquan Zhenjun, and once again pounced on the remnant soul of Youming Guimu, whose aura was becoming increasingly weak and who was almost unable to maintain his form!

Take advantage of his weakness and kill her!
We must show absolutely no mercy to such a scoundrel!

"You brat! You've gone too far!"

The remnant soul of the Netherworld Demoness let out a sharp, piercing roar, filled with extreme resentment.

She knew she couldn't escape today, and a flash of utter madness crossed her eyes.

Even if I perish, I will drag you down with me!

"Nine Netherworlds devour souls, all spirits perish together!"

Her almost transparent remnant soul suddenly burst into flames, transforming into a ball of eerie green fire!
Within the flames, countless distorted phantoms of souls emerged, emitting extremely shrill screams, and a destructive wave targeting the very essence of the soul suddenly spread out!
She actually intended to use her last remaining soul fragments as a trigger to unleash a vicious secret technique that would lead to mutual destruction, directly attacking Li Yunjing's soul!

This eerie green flame ignored physical distance and seemed to have locked onto Li Yunjing's soul essence, instantly rushing towards his brow!
Its speed far surpasses that of ordinary escape techniques!
At such close range and with such a bizarre attack, even Li Yunjing felt a stinging pain between his brows and his soul trembled!
"happy!"

Seeing this from afar, True Monarch Youquan, who was barely managing to steady himself, had a hint of pleasure flash in his eyes.

The Netherworld Ghost Granny's desperate attack contained her life's cultivation and endless resentment, specifically targeting the soul and making it impossible to defend against. Even if it couldn't kill Li Yunjing, it would surely severely damage his foundation!

However, faced with this vicious attack on the soul, Li Yunjing's eyes showed no panic, but rather a hint of mockery.

"Even a grain of rice can shine?"

He didn't dodge or evade, letting the eerie green flame crash into his brow and sea of ​​consciousness!
"Hahaha!"

"idiot!"

"How dare you take my 'Nine Nether Soul-Devouring Flame' head-on!"

The flames formed from the remnant soul of the Netherworld Demoness emanated a triumphant and insane wave of intent.

But the next moment, the fluctuations turned into boundless fear and disbelief!
"No! This is impossible! Your sea of ​​consciousness... how could it be..."

Within Li Yunjing's sea of ​​consciousness was not the nascent soul of an ordinary cultivator, but a vast and boundless ocean filled with the power of thunder!
In the center of the sea of ​​thunder, a giant phantom figure, surrounded by chaotic thunder, stood tall, like a god who created the world. It was the "Chaotic Thunder God Dharma Form" that Li Yunjing condensed based on his chaotic thunder body!
The eerie green flame burst into this place, like a drop of water falling into a boiling oil pan, instantly triggering a riot in the entire sea of ​​consciousness!
"boom!"

Endless chaotic lightning burst forth from all parts of the sea of ​​consciousness, like the first thunderbolt at the beginning of heaven and earth, extremely yang and strong, with glorious righteous energy, which is the absolute nemesis of all evil spirits!

The eerie green flames failed to even stir a ripple, and the countless phantom souls within them vanished into green smoke before they could even utter a scream.

"You freak..."

The last remaining consciousness of the Netherworld Ghost Granny only had time to let out a mournful cry filled with despair and resentment before it was completely annihilated. She was truly destroyed in both body and soul, and even the chance of reincarnation was lost!

Outside, Li Yunjing's figure didn't even sway, and his eyes remained clear and cold, as if the vicious soul attack just now was just a gentle breeze.

"Ghost...Ghost Lama!"

As Youquan Zhenjun watched helplessly as the aura of Youming Guimu completely vanished from the world, the pleasure on his face froze, turning into utter coldness and fear.

His greatest support, his comrade-in-arms of the same rank, is dead just like that?
To die so easily, so completely?
Even a desperate attack failed to harm the opponent in the slightest?
What exactly is this guy's soul made of?
Endless regret welled up in Youquan Zhenjun's heart. If he had known this person was so terrifying, he would never have accepted this ambush mission!
"now you."

Li Yunjing slowly turned his head, his gaze locking onto Youquan Zhenjun, whose mind was completely consumed by fear.

He didn't use any fancy supernatural powers; he simply took a step forward.

Shrink to an inch!

He appeared before Lord Youquan in an instant.

Then, a punch was thrown.

There was no dazzling lightning, no violent fluctuations of magical power, only the purest and most concentrated physical strength, and the thunderous fist intent contained in the fist, which seemed capable of shattering stars and breaking through all laws with a single punch!

The Chaos Thunder Body is not only powerful in terms of magic, but its physical body has also been tempered by the Chaos Thunder Essence, reaching an unbelievable level!

"Ah... I'll fight you to the death!"

The True Lord of the Nether Spring was in great distress, desperately urging all his remaining demonic energy to create layers upon layers of dark shields in front of him.

"Crack! Crack! Crack!"

However, in the face of that seemingly ordinary fist, all the shields were as fragile as paper, shattering one after another, unable to stop it in the slightest!

"No!! Master, save me!!"

Youquan Zhenjun let out a desperate cry, his eyes filled with fear of death and his last hope for the "Nine Netherworld Master" who had never appeared.

"Pfft!"

The fist landed squarely on his chest without any resistance.

Time seems to stand still at this moment.

Youquan Zhenjun's body stiffened abruptly, and his pupils dilated instantly.

He looked down at his chest in disbelief. There was no blood or wound there, but his eyes quickly dimmed.

A domineering and incomparable chaotic thunder energy had already penetrated his physical body, directly shattering his internal organs, annihilating his dantian and primordial spirit, and even... erasing all his vitality!

"Uh……"

He opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but in the end no sound came out. His body went limp and fell backward. Before he even hit the ground, he turned into dust and disappeared into the core forbidden area.

Both body and soul are destroyed!

Within ten breaths, the two Nascent Soul stage demons were both annihilated!

Li Yunjing stood with his fist clenched, his breathing steady, as if he had only done a trivial matter.

His gaze swept across the core forbidden area, which had begun to violently tremble and collapse due to the fall of its master, and finally landed on the top of the flesh altar, on the fragment of the "Source of Ten Thousand Demons" that was still locked in a tug-of-war with the projection of the "Tower of Ten Thousand Demons".

Without the support of Netherworld True Lord and Netherworld Ghost Granny, the altar quickly withered and collapsed, and the resistance of the fragments also weakened abruptly.

Li Yunjing reached out and grabbed, and the Chaos Thunder Essence transformed into a giant hand, easily taking the no-longer-struggling fragment and sealing it back into the jade box.

Having done all this, he didn't linger. With a flash, he rushed out of the core forbidden area that was about to be completely destroyed.

Outside, the Demon Realm Array has collapsed, and the raging energy of the "Meteor Sea" is devouring everything.

"Yun Jing, you killed two Nascent Soul cultivators?"

Even someone as formidable as Qin Jiuxiao was horrified upon seeing the collapsed formation.

In terms of cultivation, he and the Five Elements True Lord broke through to the Nascent Soul stage in a very short time. Even if the two of them joined forces, they might not be able to defeat the Netherworld Ghost Granny or the Nether Spring True Lord alone!
Earlier, Li Yunjing rushed into the formation without waiting for them to stop him. The two were full of worries, but little did they know that the battle inside had ended in no time.

Does this kind of skill mean that Li Yunjing can fight against experts at the fifth level of the Nascent Soul realm or above?

You should know that there are no more than thirty experts of this caliber in the entire "Tianlan Star"!
This means that Li Yunjing is among the top thirty experts of "Tianlan Star"!
If he were to add two immortal artifacts, Li Yunjing's combat power would rival those of those powerful figures at the Void Returning Realm!
In terms of high-end combat power, the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" has finally regained its position at the top of "Tianlan Star".

"Indeed impressive! Old Qin, you're truly lucky to have taken him as a disciple before the sect leader rose to power!"

The Five Elements True Lord laughed loudly, his gaze towards the Nine Heavens True Lord filled with deep envy.

He was even more familiar with Li Yunjing than the Nine Heavens True Lord!

Back then, Li Yunjing was his subordinate and a capable assistant during several of his tenures in Donghai. It's just a pity that he couldn't see the future and didn't know that Li Yunjing would achieve what he has today!

Because of their familiarity, the Five Elements True Lord had no worries about the previous battle. Although the Nether Spring True Lord and the Netherworld Ghost Granny were both famous demons, Li Yunjing was also the leader of a sect, and in terms of overall ability, he was slightly better.

In the end, just as expected!

Li Yunjing actually managed to fly out of the shattered formation.

As the formation collapsed, problems arose in the spatial rifts.

Dark clouds, stretching for tens of miles, gathered above the "Sea of ​​Meteorites".

As the storm raged, towering waves surged across the sea, creating an extremely dangerous situation.

When Li Yunjing joined forces with the Five Elements True Lord and the Nine Heavens True Lord, his body seemed to have an invisible protective shield, and even the most terrifying celestial phenomena could not cause a single drop of water to fall on him.

As he stepped in front of the two True Lords, the strange phenomena of heaven and earth within a hundred feet around him immediately calmed down, and the thousand-foot-long "Meteor Sea" under his feet seemed to turn into a mirror, forming a sharp contrast with the other surging water surfaces.

Seeing the strange sight of Li Yunjing surrounded by calm waters for hundreds of feet, a stark contrast to the raging celestial phenomena outside, the Five Elements True Lord and the Nine Heavens True Lord exchanged a glance, both seeing undisguised amazement in each other's eyes.

"Yun Jing, what's the situation inside the formation? What about those two...?"

Nine Heavens True Lord couldn't help but speak first, even though he already had a guess in his heart, he still needed to confirm it.

"teacher."

Li Yunjing remained calm, as if he had only done a trivial matter, and said lightly, "The Netherworld Ghost Granny wanted to use her remnant soul to unleash the 'Nine Nether Soul-Devouring Fire' to perish together with me, but she was devoured by the Chaotic Thunder God Technique in my sea of ​​consciousness, and her body and soul were destroyed."

“True Lord Youquan put up a stubborn resistance, but I shattered his life force with my ‘Thunder Tribulation Divine Fist’ and he too turned to ashes.”

His tone was calm, but the content of his words shook the two True Lords to their core.

Both body and soul are destroyed!

Two powerful demons who had dominated the world for countless years perished just like that!
Especially after hearing that Li Yunjing dared to take the "Nine Nether Soul-Devouring Fire" head-on, which is specifically designed to damage the soul, and easily counterattacked with the Dharma Image in his sea of ​​consciousness, the two gained a deeper understanding of Li Yunjing's unfathomable Chaotic Thunder Body.

"Good! Good kill!"

The Five Elements True Lord clapped his hands and laughed heartily, "The execution of these two villains is equivalent to severing one of the arms of the Nine Nether Sect Master. Let's see how he can stir up trouble now!"

"Yun Jing, your current strength has far exceeded my expectations."

Nine Heavens True Lord also showed a look of satisfaction, looking at his former disciple who is now the sect leader, and said with emotion: "With you here, how can my 'Divine Firmament Dao Sect' not prosper?"

"Master, Uncle Five Elements, please do not be careless."

Li Yunjing shook his head slightly, not complacent because of the victory. He turned his gaze to the direction of the Demon Realm, which was still collapsing and being swallowed by chaotic energy, and said in a deep voice: "Although Netherworld Ghost Granny and Nether Spring True Monarch are dead, the 'Nine Nether Sect Master' himself is still hiding in the shadows. His strength is unfathomable and his plans are very grand."

“This time we destroyed his nest, seized his fragments, and killed his accomplices. He will never let this go.”

"What the sect leader says is absolutely right."

Upon hearing this, the Five Elements True Lord's smile faded, and he nodded: "That 'Nine Netherworld Master' is the successor of an ancient demon. He must have extraordinary abilities to have survived the ancient war to this day."

“How should we respond next?”

"There are several urgent matters that need to be addressed immediately."

After a moment's thought, Li Yunjing said, "First, this fragment of the 'Source of Ten Thousand Demons' must be brought back to the sect immediately and placed at the core of the 'Nine Heavens Thunder Control Array.' It should be tempered day and night with the power of the 'Ten Thousand Demon Tower.' On the one hand, this will diminish its demonic nature and prevent it from being remotely sensed or controlled. On the other hand, it may be possible to decipher more of the core techniques of the 'Nine Nether Demon Sect' and the mysteries of the 'Ten Thousand Demon Abyss' from it."

He raised his hand, and the jade box, sealed in layers, appeared in his palm. Although the seal was tight, he could still feel the subtle and evil fluctuations emanating from it.

"Secondly, through the 'Tianlan Alliance' channels, we will formally inform all members of today's results and the 'Nine Nether Sect Master' and his threat, especially those ancient sects that possess ancient heritage and may know more inside information."

"We need to pool more resources, share information, and create a truly comprehensive and inescapable network."

"third,"

Li Yunjing's gaze sharpened. "Strengthen monitoring of ancient battlefields, spatial nodes, and Yin Sha lands throughout the continent."

"With the loss of this important stronghold, the 'Nine Netherworld Cult Master' will inevitably need to find a new base or accelerate the collection of other 'Source of Ten Thousand Demons' fragments."

"We must find him before he regains power!"

Nine Heavens True Lord seemed to be deep in thought, and said, "Yun Jing, do you mean... to take the initiative and search for their whereabouts?"

"good."

Li Yunjing nodded, "Passive defense is by no means a good strategy."

"Since we are already mortal enemies, we must do everything we can to seize the initiative."

“I will personally deduce the secrets of heaven and, combined with the aura I obtained from this fragment and our previous encounter, try to pinpoint the approximate location of the ‘Nine Netherworld Master’.”

The Five Elements True Lord frowned and said, "But that demon is extremely cunning and has profound cultivation. He must be proficient in the method of concealing heavenly secrets, so it will not be easy to deduce it."

"It doesn't matter."

Li Yunjing said confidently, "No matter how well he can conceal it, as long as he is still in this realm and as long as he is still connected with the 'Source of Ten Thousand Demons,' it is impossible for him to leave no trace at all."

"If one deduction doesn't work, try ten or a hundred times! You'll eventually find some clues."

"In addition, the sect must also strengthen its vigilance, especially against disciples with weak will, and must guard against the temptation of demons."

He paused, then continued, "'The Nine Nether Demon Sect' is adept at manipulating people's hearts; we must be wary of them."

"understand!"

The Five Elements True Lord and the Nine Heavens True Lord responded in unison.

After this battle, they were completely convinced of Li Yunjing's judgment and decision.

Especially in terms of combat strength, I am almost in awe!
"Let's go back to the sect first."

Li Yunjing flicked his sleeve, and a soft bolt of lightning swept the two of them up. "The commotion here is too great and may attract unnecessary attention."

Three streaks of light shot into the sky and quickly disappeared into the raging sky of the "Sea of ​​Meteorites".

Upon returning to Shenxiao Peak, Li Yunjing immediately summoned the sect's high-ranking members, briefly reported the results of the "Meteor Sea" battle, and issued a series of preparation orders for the "Nine Nether Demon Sect".

The entire "Shenxiao Dao Sect" was like a sophisticated war machine, operating efficiently once again.

Li Yunjing himself went directly into the quiet room at the deepest part of the Cloud Palace.

He first placed the jade box containing the fragments of the "Source of Ten Thousand Demons" into the complex lightning array that had already been carved in the center of the quiet room.

The formation was activated, and streaks of dazzling purple lightning, like chains, wrapped around the jade box, continuously purifying and sealing it.

He then sat cross-legged before the formation, his hands forming a hand seal, his mind sinking into his sea of ​​consciousness, merging with the Chaos Thunder God. The "Black Tortoise Shell" floated before him, radiating a faint glow...

He was about to begin trying to deduce the whereabouts of the "Nine Netherworld Master" hidden in the deepest darkness.

Meanwhile, countless miles away, deep within an unknown mountain range shrouded year-round in thick, inky demonic clouds.

Inside a magnificent palace constructed entirely of black bones, on the throne, a figure shrouded in swirling demonic energy, whose exact form was obscured, suddenly opened its eyes.

Those were eyes that seemed to hold an endless sea of ​​blood and vengeful spirits.

He seemed to sense something and looked up in the direction of the "Meteor Sea". Although separated by endless time and space, the sudden impulse and the simultaneous shattering of the life tablets of the two Nascent Soul subordinates made him understand everything.

"The Netherworld... the Nether Spring..."

A hoarse voice, filled with boundless majesty, echoed in the empty hall, carrying a hint of icy anger.

“Li Yunjing… ‘Shenxiao Dao Sect’…”

"Very well... I underestimated you."

He slowly raised a hand covered in dark gold scales. In the palm of his hand, three fragments of the "Source of Ten Thousand Demons" of different sizes were slowly rotating, emitting a heart-palpitating fluctuation.

"Destroying my branch altar and killing my allies... I, the leader, will remember this 'generous gift'."

"When I gather all the fragments and reopen the Demon Abyss, it will be the beginning of the destruction of your 'Divine Firmament Dao Sect,' and even the so-called righteous path of this world!"

The chilling whisper, filled with deep-seated hatred and absolute confidence, slowly dissipated into the dense, impenetrable demonic aura.

……

Inside the quiet room, time seemed to lose its meaning.

Li Yunjing sat cross-legged in the center of the thunder pattern array, with the "Black Tortoise Shell" in front of him floating in mid-air, exuding a vast and ancient aura.

On the tortoise shell, the naturally formed patterns were now flowing with a faint glow, subtly echoing the lightning power purifying the fragments of the "Source of Ten Thousand Demons" in the formation below.

His eyes were slightly closed, and his mind was completely immersed in a mysterious and profound state of deduction.

Within the sea of ​​consciousness, the Chaos Thunder God's Dharma form appeared solemn and majestic, his hands constantly forming complex and ancient hand seals. Each change in the hand seals caused the "Black Tortoise Shell" in the outside world to tremble slightly, and the patterns and light on it flowed faster.

Deducing the secrets of heaven, especially the secrets of an ancient demon whose cultivation is unfathomable and who deliberately conceals himself, is by no means an easy task.

This requires a tremendous amount of mental and magical power, and may even... come at a price.

Once Li Yunjing made up his mind, he did not hesitate at all.

"I'll trade my lifespan for a sliver of divine secret!"

He silently chanted in his heart, and the vast life essence within his body poured into the "Black Tortoise Shell" in front of him like a flood that had been released.

At the same time, he forced out a drop of blood containing chaotic thunder essence and his life essence from his fingertip and gently placed it on the center of the tortoise shell.

"Boom!!!"

The "Black Tortoise Shell" suddenly burst forth with unprecedented brilliance, and its vast aura instantly filled the entire quiet room, even penetrating the room's barriers and triggering the "Nine Heavens Thunder Control Array" outside, causing a mysterious Daoist rhythm to flow faintly above "Divine Firmament Peak".

The patterns on the tortoise shell seemed to come alive, no longer just simple flowing light, but transformed into a torrent of countless fine, star-like runes that were constantly being created and destroyed.

These runes form a Bagua diagram.

They revolved, combined, and deduced around the drop of essence blood in the center, trying to capture a trace related to the "Nine Netherworld Master" from the endless river of fate and the fog of cause and effect.

Li Yunjing's face turned noticeably paler, and a few strands of black hair at his temples even turned gray.

A lifespan of one hundred years may not seem like a fatal impact on a Nascent Soul stage cultivator's two thousand-year lifespan, but the depletion of the life essence leads to subtle tremors in the foundation of one's Dao and a reduction in future potential.

If it weren't for his incredibly strong foundation and the vast vitality of his Chaotic Thunder Body, ordinary cultivators would never dare to squander it like this.

Time passes little by little...

The only sounds in the quiet room were the hissing of thunder purifying demonic energy and the faint humming of the "Black Tortoise Shell" runes as they circulated.

Li Yunjing's brows furrowed at times and relaxed at others.

In his perception, an endless fog shrouded the target.

That "Nine Netherworld Master" was indeed incredibly powerful. His own divine secrets were wrapped and distorted by layers of demonic secret techniques, like the truth hidden behind countless mirrors, making it difficult to touch.

Every time his deduction touched that barrier, he would suffer a strong backlash and interference, as if countless vengeful spirits were howling in his ears, trying to pollute his mind and distort his perception.

But his will was as firm as iron, and the Chaos Thunder God Dharma Form sat firmly in his sea of ​​consciousness, impervious to all evil.

He, like the most patient hunter, peeled away the fog and eliminated interference little by little with the ancient immortal artifact "Xuanwu Tortoise Shell" which was dedicated to divination, and his own faint connection with the fragment of "Source of Ten Thousand Demons".

One year...

Two years...

Despite the ever-changing external circumstances, the sect's affairs are managed by Ming Lingchuan and the other elders.

Knowing that Li Yunjing was conducting a crucial divination, the Five Elements True Lord and the Nine Heavens True Lord personally oversaw the "Divine Cloud Palace" to protect him, not allowing anyone to disturb him.

Until one late night in the third year.

Inside the quiet room, the "Black Tortoise Shell" that had been floating and rotating suddenly trembled!
The vast torrent of runes on it suddenly contracted and condensed, finally outlining a blurry yet clearly directional pattern above the drop of blood essence that had already dimmed in the center of the tortoise shell!

It was a vast, boundless swamp landscape shrouded in a gray-white mist. Deep within the swamp, the outline of a massive, crumbling stone palace could be vaguely seen, and an intense, impenetrable stillness and resentment seemed to emanate from the image.

At the same time, a clear geographical name appeared in Li Yunjing's mind like a brand: "Northern Mang Ghost Domain, Burial God Swamp!"

"puff!"

The moment the pattern and place name became clear, Li Yunjing suddenly opened his eyes, spitting out a mouthful of blood containing rich life essence. His face was as pale as paper, and his breath instantly weakened. The gray hair at his temples became even more noticeable.

The light on the "Black Tortoise Shell" quickly dimmed, restoring its ancient appearance, and slowly fell into his palm.

But in his eyes, there was a sharp, sword-like glint!
"found it……"

He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, looked at the slowly fading pattern on the tortoise shell in his palm, and a cold smile curled at the corner of his mouth.

"The Ghost Realm of Beimang... the Burial Swamp of Gods... what a perfect hiding place!"

The Northern Ghost Domain is a frigid land located north of "Tianlan Star" and "Huangze Continent". It is said to be part of the ancient battlefield of gods and demons. It is shrouded in death mist all year round. The space is fragile, the laws are chaotic, and life has disappeared. It is one of the few forbidden places in the world.

The "Burial God Swamp" is the core of the Ghost Realm, infamous for its ferocity, and even ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators dare not venture deep into it.

Setting up their hideout here makes it indeed difficult to detect by ordinary means.

"A hundred years of lifespan in exchange for the traces of this fiend, it's worth it!"

Li Yunjing took a deep breath, suppressing the weakness in his body, and his fighting spirit rose again in his eyes.

He didn't linger any longer, stood up, and stepped out of the quiet room.

Outside the quiet room, the Five Elements True Lord and the Nine Heavens True Lord, who had been guarding the place, immediately sensed it and appeared in front of him in an instant.

When they saw Li Yunjing's pale face and graying temples, both of them felt a chill in their hearts.

"Yun Jing, you..."

The eyes of the Nine Heavens True Lord were filled with concern and sorrow.

"It's nothing serious. A little wear and tear will recover after a period of rest."

Li Yunjing waved his hand, his tone still calm, "Master, Uncle Wuxing, I have deduced the hiding place of the Nine Nether Sect Master."

"Where?"

The Five Elements True Lord's spirits lifted, and he hurriedly asked.

"Huangze Continent, Beimang Ghost Domain, Burial God Swamp."

Li Yunjing said in a deep voice.

"what?"

"It's there!"

Upon hearing this, both True Lords' expressions turned solemn.

Clearly, they were all aware of the dangers of this place.

"This place is extremely dangerous, and it is the enemy's stronghold. It must be well-preserved and protected by multiple arrays."

"Should we take a longer-term view and reach out to more allies...?"

Nine Heavens True Lord pondered, his voice filled with worry.

"That's too late."

Li Yunjing's gaze pierced through the Cloud Palace and looked north. "I forcibly deduced with my lifespan of a hundred years. Although I found him, I must have also alarmed him."

"Given the demon's cunning, it is probably already preparing to relocate, or... setting up an even more treacherous trap for us."

"We must catch them off guard before they are fully prepared!"

He paused, then said resolutely, "This time, I will go alone."

"No!"

"Absolutely not!"

The Five Elements True Lord and the Nine Heavens True Lord both voiced their opposition.

"Sect Leader, although you are exceptionally strong, venturing into a dangerous place alone is far too perilous!"

The Five Elements True Lord exclaimed urgently, "That is, after all, the lair of an ancient demon!"

"I will go with you!"

The Nine Heavens True Lord was even more resolute: "Even if it's a dragon's den or a tiger's lair, we must brave it!"

“Master, Uncle Wuxing, I understand your intentions.”

Looking at the two elders who genuinely cared for him, Li Yunjing felt a warmth in his heart, but he shook his head: "But the key to this trip is speed. Too many people will only alert the enemy. I have the 'Divine Firmament Thunder Seal' and the projection of the 'Ten Thousand Demon Tower' to protect me. My Chaotic Thunder Body is impervious to all evil. Even if I am no match for them, I am confident that I can escape."

"Moreover, after the battle of the 'Meteor Sea', I already have an understanding of his methods."

His tone was filled with strong confidence: "But he may not know all my cards. With this shift in power, the advantage lies with me."

"The sect needs you to stay and oversee things."

Seeing that the two wanted to persuade him further, Li Yunjing raised his hand to stop them, saying, "Besides, there are other allies there. If Emperor Huangze is not in seclusion, I will ask him to lend a hand!"

"And you..."

His gaze swept over the two True Monarchs, and he said in a deep voice, "Protecting the sect is the greatest support you can give me."

The Five Elements True Lord and the Nine Heavens True Lord exchanged a glance, knowing that Li Yunjing's mind was made up and that what he said made sense.

They finally nodded heavily.

"be careful!"

Nine Heavens True Lord patted Li Yunjing's shoulder heavily, his thousand words condensed into a single admonition.

"Sect Leader, you must return safely!"

The Five Elements True Lord solemnly said.

Li Yunjing nodded and said no more.

With a slight sway, he vanished from his spot and reappeared in front of the ultra-long-distance teleportation array.

Before long, a faint bolt of lightning tore through space and teleported towards the Xiao family on the "Luofu Continent"!

Meanwhile, deep within the "Northern Mang Ghost Domain," on the throne within the dilapidated stone palace of the "Burial God Swamp."

As if sensing something, the Nine Netherworld Sect Master, shrouded in demonic energy, suddenly looked up, his eyes blazing with blood-red light that pierced through layers of palaces, gazing southward.

"The celestial divination... actually led us here..."

His hoarse voice carried a hint of surprise, but even more so, a chilling killing intent.

"It seems that I underestimated that divination artifact and also underestimated your decisiveness... Li Yunjing."

He slowly stood up, and the demonic energy around him surged even more violently.

"Very well... saves me the trouble of going looking for you again."

"Since you've delivered yourself to our doorstep, then this Burial God Swamp will be your burial ground!"

"Pass down the order to activate the 'Ten Thousand Ghosts Paying Homage to the Ancestor' Formation!"

"This sect leader must 'treat' this Divine Firmament Sect Leader well!"

The chilling command echoed through the empty stone hall, and countless demonic figures hidden in the shadows moved at the command. The deathly mist of the entire Burial God Swamp began to flow in a strange way, as if an invisible net was quietly tightening.

Within the shadowy figures, a tall man moved about, a trace of worry on his face.

"Damn it! That beast Li Yunjing has discovered this place. Can the sect leader handle him?"

"If I fail and Li Yunjing discovers me, I will surely die!"

"It seems I need to think about myself and absolutely avoid running into Li Yunjing!"

While pretending to be busy, the man was already thinking about running away.

……

"Luofu Continent", the main city of the Xiao family.

The light from the ultra-long-distance teleportation array slowly faded, revealing Li Yunjing's figure.

He didn't linger. He simply explained something to the Xiao family, then transformed into an imperceptible bolt of lightning, heading straight for another ancient teleportation array on the other side of the continent that led to the "Huangze Continent".

Even with Li Yunjing's cultivation level and affinity for spatial power from the Chaos Thunder Body, such repeated teleportation across continents caused him to feel a slight dizziness and depletion of his mana.

But with his mind focused on the important task of exterminating the demon, he dared not delay in the slightest.

When the light of the final teleportation illuminated the dedicated teleportation hall of the "Heavenly Ze Imperial City," the imperial capital of the "Huangze Continent," the imperial cultivators guarding the formation were immediately alerted.

"Who dares to trespass into the imperial city!"

The leading general shouted sternly, his magical power surging as he warily watched the figure emerge from the light.

Li Yunjing did not release any pressure. He simply calmly took out the "Shenxiao Token," which represented the identity of the sect leader of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect," and said in a steady tone: "Li Yunjing of the 'Shenxiao Dao Sect' in the Southern Heaven Continent has important matters to discuss with Emperor Huangze. Please inform him."

"The Sect Leader of the Divine Firmament Dao Sect?"

The general was startled upon hearing this. He carefully examined the token's authenticity and immediately became extremely respectful: "So it is Sect Leader Li who has arrived! The Emperor has decreed that if Sect Leader Li comes, he can be introduced directly. Please follow me!"

The general personally led the way, passing through layers of palaces and reaching the depths of the imperial city, outside a magnificent hall shrouded in a rich imperial aura and ethereal light.

After many years, the entire imperial city has been completely restored.

"Please wait a moment, Master Li, while I inform you."

After the general went inside for a moment, he quickly came out, bowed, and said, "The Emperor invites you!"

Li Yunjing nodded slightly, straightened his robes, and stepped into the main hall.

The main hall is not resplendent with gold and jade, but rather appears ancient and profound.

Above the dome, the trajectories of stars are faintly visible, and the four walls are engraved with pictures of mountains and rivers.

A middle-aged man dressed in a bright yellow imperial robe and wearing a flat-topped crown, with a dignified yet gentle face, sat on the Nine-Dragon Throne. His aura was subtly connected to the fortune of the entire dynasty, making him unfathomable.

He is none other than the ruler of the "Huangze Continent," the Emperor Huangze, whose cultivation has reached the Void Returning Realm!

Seated below Emperor Huangze were several high-ranking officials and nobles with profound presence.

"Li Yunjing greets Your Majesty."

Li Yunjing was neither humble nor arrogant, and treated his peers with the respect due to an equal.

With his current status and strength, he is capable of standing on equal footing with any overlord.

Emperor Huangze's gaze was sharp as it fell on Li Yunjing, especially lingering for a moment on his slightly pale face and the glaring gray hair at his temples, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

I don't know what happened to this talented young man, that he actually depleted his vital energy and damaged his foundation!
"Master Li, there's no need for such formalities."

Emperor Huangze's voice was gentle, yet it carried an air of imperial majesty. "The sect leader seems tired. Is there something important?"

"There is indeed a matter concerning the safety of this realm, and I have come to request Your Majesty's assistance."

Li Yunjing got straight to the point, briefly recounting the resurgence of the "Nine Nether Demon Sect," the fact that its leader was lurking in the "Northern Mang Ghost Domain Burial God Swamp," and his previous encounters with the sect and his deduction of its whereabouts.

(End of this chapter)