Fantasy: I, the Great Celestial Venerable of the Dao

With a flick of his sleeve, Dao Xuan Zhenren concealed the jade box, which was sealed with evil energy, within his wide sleeve and vanished.

His divine senses spread out like a tide, sweeping over the scorched earth and broken walls inch by inch.

Only after confirming that there was no trace of evil energy left did he nod slightly.

"In the end, we were unable to completely eliminate them..." he muttered to himself, a look of solemnity flashing in his eyes.

The Evil Sword Immortal was formed from the evil thoughts of heaven and earth, even with his current cultivation level.

It is also impossible to completely eradicate it in the human world.

The only way is to bring it back to Qingyun and temporarily seal it using the geomantic veins of Tongtian Peak and the restrictions left by the ancestors of all generations.

When the celestial realm reopens in the future, the purest and cleanest water of the Heavenly Pool will be poured in to cleanse the impurities.

He didn't linger any longer; his figure transformed into a streak of blue light, piercing the sky.

They sped off towards Qingyun Gate.

Upon returning to Qingyun Mountain, Dao Xuan went straight to the forbidden area behind Tongtian Peak.

There is a naturally formed void rift here, which has been reinforced by the Qingyun Sect's predecessors with array formations.

It has become an ideal place to seal away the most evil things.

Dao Xuan formed a hand seal, creating a golden, gleaming sealing array.

The jade box slowly sank into the depths of the crevice, and countless golden chains emerged from the void, binding it firmly.

"seal up!"

With a command from Dao Xuan, the rift slowly closed, and the ground returned to normal.

Only a faint golden light lingered for a moment before disappearing.

The evil thoughts of the Evil Sword Immortal were completely cut off, and he could no longer absorb any evil thoughts or resentment from the outside world.

It will only weaken day by day.

Having dealt with the matter, Dao Xuan felt somewhat relieved, but he was not at all relaxed.

He strolled to the edge of the cliff behind the mountain, where the sea of ​​clouds churned beneath his feet and the distant mountains appeared as dark as ink.

The world seemed tranquil, but he could sense the surging undercurrents beneath the calm surface.

The demon realm is about to descend.

Twenty years ago, a divine revelation appeared, stating that the demon realm would merge with the human realm in twenty years, at which time the barrier between the two realms would disappear, and the demon army would march straight in.

For the past twenty years, Dao Xuan has hardly had a day of rest.

To unite the cultivation world of China, enhance one's own cultivation, and cope with this great calamity of heaven and earth.

Now, the deadline is approaching.

Recently, news has been coming in from the Qingyun Sect's External Affairs Hall:

Not only are there undercurrents in the human world, but the demon and ghost realms are also restless.

The four emperors of the demon realm—the Heavenly Demon Emperor, the Earthly Demon Emperor, the Mysterious Demon Emperor, and the Yellow Demon Emperor—were defeated by Dao Xuan.

After being imprisoned in the Demon-Locking Tower of Mount Shu, the demon realm fell into chaos with no leader.

Various forces are eager to make their move.

Even the ghost realm experiences fluctuations from time to time, causing fear and unease among the ghosts.

The two sides have been in frequent contact with China recently, and their intentions are self-evident: to form an alliance.

They wanted to use the power of the Divine Land to protect themselves when the Demon Realm invaded.

He also wanted to take this opportunity to ask Dao Xuan to release the four imprisoned demon emperors.

After all, the demon realm has no emperor, which greatly diminishes its strength.

Dao Xuan had already made up his mind.

Although Shenzhou was favored by heaven and earth, his own cultivation was even more unfathomable.

However, in terms of overall heritage, it is indeed inferior to the long-standing demon and ghost realms.

If we can gain the assistance of these two realms to jointly resist the demonic calamity, our chances of victory will surely increase greatly.

But he did not agree immediately.

He would wait, wait for the other party to show enough sincerity, wait for them to understand that this alliance was not charity, but a choice to share life and death.

He was not worried at all that the demon and ghost realms would side with the gods and demons.

The demon realm is arrogant and domineering, regarding other races as slaves; the god realm is high above, with only order and rules in their eyes, neither of them are trustworthy allies.

Time flew by amidst the intense preparations.

In the blink of an eye, only a few months remain until the 20-year mark.

On this day, an indescribable sense of oppression permeated the entire world.

Dao Xuan was meditating in the Jade Purity Hall when he suddenly felt something and looked up at the sky.

The once clear sky suddenly darkened without warning.

It wasn't that the sun was obscured by dark clouds, but rather a kind of "dimness" originating from the space itself.

"The will of Heaven has been moved..." He slowly stood up.

Almost simultaneously, a majestic and clear thought arose.

Like invisible ripples, it swept across the entire land of China.

Dao Xuan remained unmoved, and a command resounded from Tongtian Peak: "Divine Continent Alliance, gather at Qingyun!"

In just two hours, the masters from all the major factions across China, who had been waiting in ambush, were ready to fight.

Riding on various magical treasures and escaping light, they converged towards Qingyun Mountain like rivers flowing into the sea.

Sword light, treasure light, and escape light intertwined to form a magnificent sky, while a chilling aura soared into the heavens.

Meanwhile, in the Demon Realm.

Inside a magnificent palace constructed of black and red crystal.

Demon Lord Chonglou suddenly opened his eyes, his crimson pupils bursting with astonishing fighting spirit and excitement.

He also felt the throbbing from the very origin of the two realms.

"Dao Xuan..." he murmured the name, a wild smile playing on his lips.

"Let's see how you defeat me this time!"

He abruptly stood up, his dark red cloak billowing even without wind, and a surge of demonic power swept across the entire hall:

"Order the eight demon kings to muster their demon armies and follow me—to conquer the human realm!"

"We humbly obey Your Majesty's decree!" The eight figures with overwhelming auras knelt on one knee.

They responded in unison, their voices filled with a bloodthirsty desire.

Throughout the demon realm, war drums thundered and demonic roars shook the heavens.

Countless hideous demonic shadows began to gather, and the surging demonic energy was like a boiling sea of ​​ink.

Vast Land of China

Dao Xuan arrived at the place where the Heavenly Demon Emperor and three other demon kings were imprisoned.

He waved his hand to remove the barrier and stepped inside.

Inside the cave, four figures sat cross-legged, though they had been trapped for many years.

His aura was slightly weak, but his imperial majesty remained.

Upon seeing Dao Xuan, the four men had mixed feelings, including resentment, apprehension, and a hint of barely perceptible anticipation.

"The Immortal's arrival is surely not for reinforcing the seal."

The eldest, the Yellow Demon Emperor, spoke first, his voice hoarse.

Dao Xuan's gaze swept calmly over the four people: "The Demon Realm is approaching, and the merging of the two realms is imminent."

This is a catastrophe affecting all six realms; no one can escape unscathed.

The Heavenly Demon Emperor sneered, "So, you intend to release us so we can serve as pawns for your human race?"

"It's not for the sake of my human race," Dao Xuan shook his head, his tone calm.

"It is for the survival of the demon realm, and also for yourselves. If the demon realm intends to sweep across the world, can the demon realm escape unscathed?"

You should all know Chonglou's temperament.

The four demon emperors remained silent.

The Demon Lord Chonglou was an unparalleled and ferocious demon whom even they had to look up to in their prime. He was domineering and incomparable, so how could he allow others to share the world with him?

"What does the True Man intend?" the Earth Demon Emperor asked in a deep voice.

"The demon realm and the divine land have formed an alliance to jointly resist the demonic calamity."

Dao Xuan spoke frankly and without reservation.

"As a gesture of sincerity, I can allow the four of you to return to the demon realm, regain power, unite the demon army, and form a synergy with Qingyun."

The Demon Emperor stared at Dao Xuan: "What about the alliance? What about after the war?"

"In times of war, we are of one mind; in the post-war era, the order of the six realms can be redefined."

"But there is one thing," Dao Xuan's gaze suddenly sharpened.

"If anyone harbors disloyal intentions, secretly colludes with the demon realm, or endangers the Divine Land, I will personally go to the demon realm and exterminate them all."

As soon as he finished speaking, an aura as vast as an abyss, surpassing all living beings, flashed by and disappeared.

The four demon emperors instantly felt as if they had fallen into an ice cave, their souls trembling. They had no doubt that Dao Xuan possessed this ability.