Fantasy: I, the Great Celestial Venerable of the Dao

A barely perceptible ripple flashed in his crimson eyes.

"You are from the Qingyun Sect, aren't you?"

Her voice still carried a natural allure, but now it held a hint of seriousness. "Shall I accompany you back to Qingyun Mountain?"

These words shocked everyone present!

Go to Qingyun Mountain?

At this critical juncture where righteous and demonic masters are locked in a standoff, a mysterious woman of unknown identity, unfathomable strength, and obvious ties to the demonic sect suddenly proposes to return to the mountain with the people of Qingyun Sect.

That's incredibly audacious! And quite bizarre!

Zhao Ling'er blinked her clear, large eyes, asking with more curiosity than fear:

"Sister, is there something you need that you want to accompany us back to Qingyun Sect?"

Upon hearing this, the woman in white sighed softly, a sigh carrying a poignant and melancholic quality.

"My sister was asked by someone to do something."

However... I'm afraid none of you want to know.

It's better not to say anything, lest you all stop liking your older sister later.

Her words were cryptic and ambiguous, which only heightened the alarm bells in the hearts of the Qingyun Sect members. This woman definitely had a clear purpose!

Xiao Yicai stepped forward, cupped his hands in a respectful bow, and asked in a neither humble nor arrogant manner:

"I am Xiao Yicai of Qingyun Sect. May I ask, young lady, what brings you to my Qingyun Sect?"

"As long as it's not something evil, my Qingyun Sect naturally welcomes fellow practitioners from all over the world."

The white-clad woman's crimson eyes lingered on Xiao Yicai's face for a moment, then she suddenly smiled slightly, a smile that held a hint of nonchalance and mockery.

"You really want to know?"

Seeing Xiao Yicai and the others nod and look solemn, she casually began to speak, her voice clearly carrying throughout the room:

"It's nothing serious. A while ago, I was asked by an 'old friend' to help me."

Heading to Qingyun Sect, to deliver the next challenge.

As she spoke, the eerie red light in her eyes seemed to fade slightly.

A moment of clarity appeared in his eyes.

She shook her head violently, the red light in her eyes completely disappeared, and her pupils returned to their normal color. Her mind seemed to clear instantly.

She glanced at the situation before her and then sensed the lingering mark within her body.

He cursed inwardly, "Damn beast god! How dare you affect my mind..."

Xiao Yicai and the others, however, failed to notice her subtle change, their minds completely stunned by the words "challenge letter," and hurriedly pressed for details:

"May I ask for whom you are issuing this challenge, young lady? And to whom are you issuing this challenge?"

The woman in white smiled helplessly, but there was a hint of solemnity in her smile:

"Speaking of which, the person who challenged me might not even be considered a 'person' in the strictest sense."

"But you've probably all heard his name." She paused, then said, enunciating each word clearly:

"He is the Beast God!"

"As for who to challenge..." Xiao Bai's gaze swept over the Qingyun group, whose expressions had drastically changed, and finally settled on Xiao Yicai.

"Naturally, it's the head of your Qingyun Sect, Dao Xuan Zhenren."

"A beast god?!"

"A challenge to Dao Xuan Zhenren?!"

One stone caused a thousand waves!

Xiao Bai's words were like a thunderclap from the heavens, exploding in everyone's ears.

In an instant, everyone, from the experts of the six major sects to the righteous and demonic cultivators watching from afar, was shaken to their core, and a clamor arose from all sides!

Elder Lü Shun of Burning Incense Valley's expression changed drastically, and he exclaimed in shock:

"The Beast God?! Is that the peerless demon from the Southern Frontier who was sealed away for a thousand years?! He... he actually broke through the seal?!"

All eyes turned to Lü Shun, filled with surprise and anticipation.

Lu Shun took a deep breath, suppressing his shock, and quickly recounted everything about the Beast God.

It was a terrifying being born from the combined malevolent energy of heaven and earth, nearly immortal and indestructible, which once unleashed boundless calamity a thousand years ago.

With his explanation, everyone present, regardless of seniority, understood the significance of the words "Beast God".

That was a name that could make the entire cultivation world tremble!

The next moment, all the righteous people looked at Xiaobai with extreme wariness, and there was a hint of hostility in their eyes.

The Taoist Cangsong stepped forward and demanded sharply, "Are you one of the Beast God's men?!"

Dao Xuan was like a god in his heart, not to be desecrated. This woman actually came to issue a challenge on behalf of that demon!

Xiao Bai glanced casually at Cang Song, his gaze indifferent and arrogant, carrying an air of looking down upon all living beings:

"No one in the world can make me 'his person'."

As she finished speaking, a powerful aura far surpassing the Shangqing realm erupted like a dormant volcano, sweeping out with a deafening roar!

Taiqing Realm!

I felt this undisguised oppressive aura.

All the experts, including Mo Yixi and Pu Fang, had drastic changes in expression, and no longer had any doubts in their hearts.

With such cultivation, she certainly has the right to disregard everyone; her words are highly credible.

"I wonder... when the Beast God has agreed to fight my master?"

Suppressing the turmoil in his heart, Xiao Yicai cupped his hands and asked again.

His tone became even more respectful.

Facing a powerful expert from the Taiqing Realm, he had no choice but to be cautious.

Xiao Bai suppressed her imposing aura, reverting to her languid yet alluring demeanor, and waved her hand:

"That guy, the Beast God, asked me to issue a challenge. I can only tell you the specific date after I meet with Dao Xuan Zhenren in person."

I won't tell anyone unless I see the person in question.

She glanced at the sky and said, "You can just call me Xiaobai."

Alright, let's not delay any longer. I'm still waiting to go up Qingyun Mountain and see the number one person in the world today.

His tone was so relaxed, as if he were just going to visit an old friend.

Half an hour later, the members of Qingyun Sect were filled with extremely complicated feelings.

They embarked on their journey back to the sect. However, there were two more people in the group.

One of them was naturally the mysterious and powerful nine-tailed celestial fox, Xiaobai.

Another person was the Taoist Cangsong, who accompanied them and also "monitored" them.

Even though Xiaobai displayed the strength of the Taiqing Realm and seemed to have no ill intentions.

The Qingyun Sect dared not be careless in the slightest.

With this elder at the half-step Yin God realm present, it can at least have a deterrent effect, making the other party more cautious.

Meanwhile, the news that "the Beast God has broken the seal and issued a challenge to Dao Xuan Zhenren, the head of the Qingyun Sect" spread throughout the world at an astonishing speed, as if it had grown wings.

The name "Beast God" once again awakened the deep-seated fear in the memories of the older generation of cultivators.

A demonic giant from a thousand years ago, who grew by absorbing malevolent energy, has now broken free of his seal. Just how terrifying will his strength be?

Dao Xuan Zhenren, the Qingyun Sect Master who has held the title of the world's number one for many years.

Can they withstand this earth-shattering battle?

The entire cultivation world was in turmoil and its fortunes changed because of this sudden challenge.

Time flew by, and after about eight or nine days of flight in a subtle and tense atmosphere.

The group of eighteen people finally arrived at the Qingyun Mountain area.

Seven mountain ranges stand tall, shrouded in mist, with waterfalls and springs, and cranes soaring about, creating an atmosphere of paradise on earth.

Xiao Bai stood in mid-air, gazing at this familiar scene, and sighed softly, a hint of reminiscence and complexity flashing in her eyes:

"Hundreds of years have passed... I never thought I would come back to Qingyun Mountain again."

Hearing her exclamation, Zhao Ling'er asked curiously, "Sister Xiaobai, did you also come to Qingyun Mountain hundreds of years ago?"

PS: Your Majesties, releasing the Ghost King was purely for plot purposes. There is no female lead. Please understand. This humble subject takes his leave!