Fantasy: I, the Great Celestial Venerable of the Dao

All that could be heard were the heavy breathing of some people and the faint roar of demonic energy coming from outside the barrier.

The immense pressure made it almost impossible for some cultivators with weaker cultivation levels to breathe.

Seeing the morale so low, Master Hansu was anxious and involuntarily turned his gaze toward the direction of Qingyun Sect.

It landed on the slightly overweight but piercing-eyed leader.

He grasped at the last straw and raised his voice to ask:

"Chief Tian Buyi, I wonder... when will True Person Daoxuan arrive?"

The four characters "Dao Xuan Zhenren" were uttered.

As if possessing a strange magic, it instantly dispelled much of the somber atmosphere.

All eyes turned to Tian Buyi, Master Shuiyue, and other members of the Qingyun Sect.

A spark of hope rekindled in their eyes.

Dao Xuan Zhenren!

The leader of Qingyun Sect, the number one person in the world who wields the Zhuxian Ancient Sword!

They are truly the pinnacle of the cultivation world in China!

If he arrives, this seemingly intractable crisis might actually turn around.

I could feel countless expectant, longing, and even pleading gazes.

Tian Buyi was also filled with mixed feelings, including pride in being a member of the Qingyun Sect.

There were also concerns and expectations for the sect leader.

A relieved smile appeared on his chubby face. He cupped his hands in a respectful gesture and spoke in a loud voice:

"Don't worry, Master Hansu, the sect leader gave us instructions when we left Qingyun."

After finishing the important matters within the gate, I will arrive in a few days.

Judging by the time, it should be within the next day or two.

"Okay! Okay!"

"With Dao Xuan Zhenren here, they will surely be able to suppress this demonic energy!"

The atmosphere inside the tent noticeably relaxed, with whispers rising and falling, all carrying a hint of excitement.

This is the weight of the number one person in the world; just his name is enough to stabilize morale and rekindle hope.

Master Hansu felt somewhat relieved and was about to say something more to discuss some details.

suddenly!

Master Puhong, who was sitting at the head of the table, suddenly opened his half-closed eyes. A flash of Buddhist light appeared in his eyes, and his expression changed drastically.

Almost at the same time, top experts such as Dugu Jiansheng, Yun Yilan, and Fahai also seemed to sense something and looked out of the tent.

"Report—!"

A disciple from Tianyong City staggered into the tent, his face ashen and his voice trembling with sobs.

"Sect Leader! Seniors! Something terrible has happened!"

Demonic energy...

The demonic energy began to stir again, more violently than ever before.

"I'm afraid... I'm afraid it's about to erupt again!"

"What?!"

"The situation has only calmed down less than an hour ago!"

"How could it be so fast?!"

Everyone jumped to their feet in shock, and the atmosphere that had just eased vanished instantly.

Instead, a deeper fear arose.

"Walk!"

Dugu Jiansheng acted decisively, and with a single command, his figure shot out of the tent like a streak of sword light.

The remaining hundred or so experts dared not be negligent and transformed into streaks of light, following closely behind.

Rushing out of the tent, the scene before them made everyone's hearts sink.

A hundred feet away, one could see layers upon layers of transparent barriers that had originally only rippled slightly.

At this moment, it is being frantically attacked by the gray-black demonic energy inside!

The demonic energy was no longer a chaotic collision, but rather like an organized and conscious army, coalescing into massive black torrents.

They bombarded the inner wall of the barrier's light shield relentlessly.

"boom--!!!"

"Boom—!!!"

The deafening roar continued unabated, and the entire earth trembled violently.

The massive barrier emitted a creaking sound as it struggled to bear the weight.

The light flickered wildly, as if it were about to shatter completely at any moment.

Around the barrier, there were more than 20,000 righteous cultivators from various sects.

And some members of the Seven Nights Dynasty and its affiliated demonic sects, dressed in strange clothes and exuding mixed auras.

They were already on high alert.

They were clearly divided into two groups, one of which was pouring all its spiritual power into the barrier node to try to maintain it;

The other group seized the time to meditate and recover, their faces all pale.

The rotation rhythm had already been disrupted, and at this moment almost everyone stood up.

He desperately channeled his spiritual energy outwards.

Even so, the light of the barrier continued to dim at a visible rate.

"All those above the fifth level of the Upper Clarity should disperse in all directions, ready to fill any gaps at any time!"

Dugu Jiansheng's voice was like thunder, clearly reaching the ears of every expert amidst the booming sound.

Without him saying anything more, Zen Master Fahai had already transformed into a golden light, holding his towering staff.

They plugged a weak point in the barrier that had been almost transparent from the impact of demonic energy.

With continuous chanting of Buddhist mantras and the radiance of Buddha's light, the situation was temporarily stabilized.

More than twenty top experts, including Master Hansu, Master Ziyin, and the Yuan Shen Elder of the Shushan Sect.

They each displayed their unique abilities, rushing towards those precarious areas.

Tian Buyi unleashed the Crimson Flame Immortal Sword, and its fiery red sword light surged forth.

The blue light from Master Shuiyue complemented each other, working together to seal a crack.

The powerful recoil caused his blood to surge, a flush to appear on his face, and he was filled with horror:

"This eruption is more than twice as powerful as the previous one!"

Time slipped away slowly amidst the torment.

Half an hour later, the disciples responsible for transmitting spiritual energy had already taken turns.

Each of them was exhausted of their spiritual energy and was on the verge of collapse.

Those experts responsible for plugging the leaks were also greatly exhausted, with many having blood trickling from the corners of their mouths.

At this moment, only six people remain who can still serve as a mobile force to respond to any sudden crisis:

Dugu Sword Saint, Master Puhong, Yun Yilan, Fahai, Mo Yixi, the Sword Immortal of Shu Mountain, and Ye Fan, a rogue cultivator whose reputation is not well known but whose cultivation is unfathomable.

There were six of them.

They were all top figures who had reached the Great Perfection of the Upper Clarity Realm or even touched the threshold of the Yin God Realm.

However, the impact of the demonic energy did not weaken; instead, it became even more violent.

Another incense stick's time passed, and Dugu Jiansheng, Pu Hong, and Yun Yilan exchanged glances.

They both saw the resolute look in each other's eyes.

"We cannot sit idly by and wait to die. We must enter the barrier and weaken the impact of demonic energy at its source!" Dugu Jiansheng said in a deep voice.

Master Puhong clasped his hands together and said, "Amitabha, if I don't go to hell, who will?"

Yun Yilan snorted coldly, flames erupting around him: "Does the Incense Valley belong to those who fear death!"

Three incredibly powerful auras surged into the sky.

It instantly attracted the attention of all cultivators inside and outside the barrier.

"Are the Sword Saint and the others going in?"

"It's too dangerous inside!"

Under the gaze of countless eyes, some shocked, some worried, and some admiring.

The three of them transformed into three streaks of light and crashed into the churning demonic energy barrier without hesitation!

Once you enter the barrier, it's as if you've entered another world.

The light and sound from the outside world were instantly shut out, replaced by an endless expanse of gray and black.

And the ear-piercing howls of monsters and the roar of energy storms.

The viscous, chilling demonic energy clung to the bone like maggots.

It frantically eroded the protective aura of the three, emitting a hissing sound.

Dugu Jiansheng was the first to be attacked. He snorted coldly, and his body was filled with sword energy.

Countless fine silver sword beams unfolded behind him like a peacock spreading its tail.

The sharp sword intent forcefully pushed back the demonic energy that surrounded it for dozens of feet!

"Ten Thousand Swords Technique!"

He pointed his fingers like a sword and thrust them forward with a fierce thrust!