Fantasy: I, the Great Celestial Venerable of the Dao

In the eerie forest, the murderous intent was palpable, suffocating everyone.

The Ghost King, a powerful figure who reigns supreme in the Demonic Sect.

At this moment, fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

He could clearly sense the terrifying aura belonging to Dao Xuan Zhenren, the leader of the Qingyun Sect.

It is tearing through the sky at an astonishing speed, approaching this place.

Biyao, standing behind him, still looked stunningly beautiful in her light-green dress in the dim forest.

It was like the only source of light in this turbid world.

She keenly noticed the instantaneous stiffness in her father's body, an instinctive reaction in the face of an absolute crisis.

"Father,"

Biyao's voice was clear and crisp, yet it carried an undeniable resolve.

"You guys go first! Without me as a burden, you and Uncle Qinglong can definitely escape by doing your best!"

"Yao'er, it's impossible!"

The Ghost King growled, his voice hoarse from tension.

Making him abandon his only beloved daughter and escape alone would be more painful than tearing his heart out.

Biyao stepped forward, her clear gaze meeting her father's anxious eyes:

"Father, have you ever heard of Dao Xuan Zhenren indiscriminately killing innocent people?"

The Ghost King was taken aback, and though he didn't understand, he still answered instinctively:

"This... I have indeed never heard of it."

Although Dao Xuan is a great enemy of our Holy Sect, he has always acted with integrity and dislikes being implicated.

"That's it!"

Biyao spoke faster, sensing the approaching killing intent in the sky, which seemed capable of freezing the soul, and said urgently:

"I haven't committed many murders, so he might not take our lives!"

But if you stay, it will be a fight to the death!

"Hurry, or it'll be too late!"

Beside her, Yu Ji, dressed in a black dress and with her face covered by a light veil, also spoke up at the opportune moment.

The voice was clear, cold, and firm:

"Sect Master, rest assured."

I stayed to keep Biyao company.

"My hands are not stained with the blood of innocents. Dao Xuan is the leader of the righteous path; he must speak the truth."

The Ghost King suddenly looked up and, through the gaps in the branches and leaves, could see that the blue streak of light was like a meteor streaking across the sky and falling straight down!

That figure was ethereal and otherworldly, yet carried the supreme majesty of deciding life and death.

"Father—hurry up and go!"

Seeing that ethereal figure arrive in an instant, a hint of stubbornness and determination flashed in Biyao's eyes.

She abruptly drew the dagger she carried with her, and without hesitation pressed the cold blade against her neck.

The sharp aura had even left a faint red mark.

"Walk!"

The Ghost King nearly crushed his steel teeth, forcing out a cold, hard word from deep within his throat.

He was heartbroken to see his daughter threatening his life.

But his reason as the sect leader told him that this was the only way to preserve the vitality of the Ghost King Sect.

"Since that's the case... then I'll have to trouble you, Yao'er!"

The Ghost King's voice trembled uncontrollably, his face filled with endless reluctance and heartache.

He wasn't sure if Dao Xuan would really show mercy as Bi Yao had predicted.

This was nothing short of a high-stakes gamble, with his precious daughter as the stake.

But right now, he has no other choice.

The Ghost King and the Azure Dragon exchanged a glance, both seeing the same pain and resolve in each other's eyes.

It's not that they're heartless, but the harsh reality forces them to be rational.

The next moment, intense black and red light suddenly erupted from the two of them, and their auras instantly became violent and unstable.

They simultaneously used a secret technique employed by the demonic cult to stimulate the potential of meridians.

Although it may damage the foundation, it can achieve speeds far exceeding those of normal times in a short period of time.

"Whoosh! Whoosh!"

Two figures, like ghosts, rushed out of the forest without the slightest hesitation, their speed as if burning with their lives.

Instead of fleeing directly away, it took a detour.

It actively faced the direction from which the Xuanfei was coming, and then suddenly shot off in two completely different directions!

This is the smartest approach, to distract the pursuers.

In the sky, Dao Xuan Zhenren flew swiftly on his sword, his wide Daoist robe fluttering in the wind.

His otherworldly demeanor contained an awe-inspiring divine might.

His divine sense had already locked onto several auras in the woods below, and he was about to swoop down.

But then the Ghost King and the Azure Dragon rushed out and fled in different directions.

"Hmph, putting up a stubborn resistance."

Dao Xuan's expression remained unchanged, and he raised the Seven Star Sword in his hand.

Seven points of starlight lit up on the sword in turn, connecting to form an array and drawing in the spiritual energy of the heavens.

The terrifying pressure of the sword caused the mountains and forests below to shrank silently.

His eyes were sharp as lightning, and he instantly judged that the Azure Dragon's aura was slightly weak.

Moreover, he had old injuries, and he was confident that he could severely injure him with a single sword strike.

Once they lose their mobility, the timing will be perfect for pursuing the Ghost King.

He poured in magical power, and the sword's light flickered; it seemed that the sword, powerful enough to split mountains and cleave peaks, was about to be unleashed.

"Wait a minute!"

At this critical moment, two slender figures suddenly darted out from the forest below, hitting them squarely.

It landed right between Dao Xuan and the fleeing Ghost King and Azure Dragon.

Dao Xuan frowned slightly, and the Seven Star Sword he had raised suddenly stopped.

The terrifying sword aura that had been gathering was abruptly stopped.

After all, what suddenly appeared before them were two women, one of whom was clearly a young girl.

Dao Xuan spent his life slaying demons and monsters, never showing mercy with his sword.

But ultimately, he was not a heartless person who indiscriminately killed innocent people.

Perhaps because of something from his past life, he subconsciously always held a somewhat lenient attitude towards women.

"Dao Xuan—!"

Just then, a roar filled with grief, indignation, and urgency rang out.

The sound rolled in from the direction where the Ghost King had fled, driven by internal force, and resounded through the heavens:

"Since joining the Holy Sect, Biyao and Youji have never done anything immoral or heinous!"

Their hands were clean!

If you kill them today without distinguishing right from wrong, you will be bullying the weak and will be unworthy of being a leader of the righteous path!

"Biyao...Youji..."

Dao Xuan was slightly taken aback upon hearing this.

These two names, carrying a strange power, struck the surface of his heart, creating ripples.

He then focused his attention and carefully looked at the two women blocking his way.

A little further ahead was a woman with a graceful figure, dressed in a black dress.

Her face was covered by a thin black veil, obscuring most of her features.

Only a pair of deep eyes, as dark as stars in an autumn night, and a beautifully curved jaw were visible.

Standing there, he naturally exuded a mysterious, elegant, and noble aura.

Judging solely from the vague outline beneath the veil and the exposed, extremely fair and delicate skin.

This woman must be an absolute beauty.

She is You Ji, one of the four holy envoys of the Ghost King Sect, known as "Vermilion Bird".

Standing half a step behind her was a young girl.

Her light green dress accentuated her snow-white skin and exquisite features.

It embodies all the beauty and spirit of heaven and earth.

Like an elf from the mountains and forests, pure and flawless, possessing extraordinary beauty and talent.

That unique aura instantly reminded Dao Xuan of Lu Xueqi, the ethereal and otherworldly junior disciple of Xiaozhu Peak.

(P.S.: Your Majesties: The release of the Ghost King was mainly for later plot purposes. There is no female lead. Your humble servant takes his leave!!!)