Fantasy: I, the Great Celestial Venerable of the Dao

No one expected that the great demon god, who shook the heavens and earth and brought omens of destruction, would appear.

It turned out to be such a handsome young man who looked frail and weak!

This stark contrast creates an eerie and chilling atmosphere.

Before the light screen, Dao Xuan's eyes met the phantom of the Beast God the moment they saw it.

It contracted slightly.

It was merely an image projected through a magical artifact, separated by endless void.

He could clearly sense the terrifying and destructive energy contained within the boy's body!

It was a malevolent aura that was completely opposite to the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, representing the end and the return to nothingness!

His energy level is absolutely no less than that of him, a peak Void Returner!

Even if the Beast God's true form hasn't reached the Void Returning stage, it's definitely at the peak of the Yang God realm.

Moreover, he possesses an almost inexhaustible source of power, making him virtually invincible!

Within the light screen, the Beast God's deathly gaze seemed to pierce through layers of void.

It landed precisely on the spirit bead that was floating in front of Yun Yilan and projecting an image.

He smiled faintly, a cold smile playing on his lips, his voice flat.

Yet it seemed to have traversed countless mountains and rivers, resounding clearly in the ears of everyone at the six strongholds:

"Haven't you had enough after watching for so long?"

Dao Xuan's gaze sharpened, and he no longer hesitated. A pure and boundless supreme magical power, containing the wonders of Yin and Yang, surged forth.

He instantly channeled the energy into the spirit orb in front of him.

The next moment, in the distant southern border, before the Beast God, the void rippled, and a clear and solid phantom dressed in a milky white Taoist robe suddenly appeared!

It was Dao Xuan who used his divine sense and the power of the Spirit Pearl to project his past incarnation!

Meanwhile, at the Yuqing Hall on Qingyun Mountain, and at the other five major strongholds.

Within that enormous light screen, the phantom of the Beast God became even clearer, as if he were a real person present!

For a time, the six major fortresses of the Divine Continent, countless cultivators, and the Demon King of the Southern Frontier were separated by tens of thousands of miles.

The first confrontation between the pinnacle of good and evil!

Inside the Jade Purity Hall, the air seemed to be gripped tightly by an invisible hand, so stagnant that it was hard to breathe.

The phantom of the beast god, formed from malevolent energy, carried an indifferent air of looking down upon the world.

His words were like ice that had stood for ages, striking the hearts of everyone present.

"You command beasts and demons, causing immense suffering to countless lives. What is your true intention?"

Dao Xuan's voice was calm and composed, yet it contained an undeniable authority.

As steady as a mountain, it faces the projection of destruction head-on.

The phantom of the Beast God turned its crimson eyes and landed on Dao Xuan, a cruel yet pure smile curving its lips.

It's as if I'm stating something that's perfectly obvious:

"Intention? Naturally, it's to slaughter all living beings and reshape this boring world."

"hiss--"

A collective gasp filled the hall.

Despite having suspected it beforehand, hearing this undisguised declaration of world destruction firsthand was truly a shock.

Everyone felt a chill run from the soles of their feet to the top of their heads, and their last shred of hope was completely shattered.

This is not a simple battle between good and evil, but a catastrophe concerning the survival of the entire race!

The so-called challenge to Dao Xuan may really just be a pebble he accidentally crushed on his path of destruction.

Even Yun Yilan, who was secretly plotting with the tiger, was now deathly pale.

Fine beads of cold sweat appeared on his forehead, and he cursed wildly in his heart.

He originally thought that the Beast God was nothing more than an ambitious demon who wanted to dominate the cultivation world.

But to everyone's surprise, the other party's goal was so insane: to "reset" everything to zero!

This was completely beyond his control and imagination.

Upon hearing this, Dao Xuan's gaunt face finally revealed a clear expression of anger.

Like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, creating sharp ripples.

"Sir, what arrogance!"

The voice was not loud, but each word was like a hammer blow, striking the void and causing the surrounding spiritual energy to vibrate slightly.

"You'll soon find out whether it's possible or not."

The Beast God was completely unconcerned about Dao Xuan's anger, his tone remaining calm as if stating a given fact.

That kind of indifference stemming from absolute power.

It's more unsettling than any arrogant boast.

Dao Xuan suppressed his surging blood and qi, his eyes sharp as swords, piercing straight at the illusory figure:

"Since that's the case, Beast God, do you dare to come to my Qingyun Sect and fight to the death?!"

He directly led the battlefield to his own mountain gate, which was both a sign of confidence and a way of taking the greatest risk upon himself.

"Oh?"

The two clusters of scarlet flames in the Beast God's eyes suddenly leaped, flashing a light that was both expected and playful.

"So, you're planning to use that murderous sword?"

"The Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation... Rest assured, I will grant your wish, leading my children, personally storming Mount Qingyun and razing your Jade Purity Palace to the ground!"

Far from being afraid, he revealed an expectation, a desire for destruction and confrontation.

Dao Xuan naturally couldn't be overwhelmed by his imposing manner; he had to keep people's hearts at ease.

In particular, it is important to reassure allies who may be fearful.

"Then I will await your arrival atop the Azure Clouds!"

The voice was firm and resounding, conveying an unquestionable determination.

Upon hearing this, the phantom of the Beast God said no more, but gave Dao Xuan a deep "look".

That gaze seemed to want to imprint him and the entire Qingyun Mountain into a sequence of destruction.

Immediately, the illusory image twisted and rippled, like the reflection of a stone thrown into the ground.

The oppressive atmosphere slowly dissipated in the Jade Purity Hall, and the suffocating sense of oppression also faded away.

As soon as the projection of the Beast God dissipated, the spiritual light within the Jade Purity Hall flickered once more, and five slightly illusory yet equally powerful figures emerged one after another.

It was a remote projection of Pu Hong from Tianyin Temple, the Sword Saint of Shu Mountain, Han Su from Tianyong City, Yun Yilan from Fenxiang Valley, and the Abbot of Shaolin Temple.

They had clearly also sensed the thrilling conversation that had just taken place.

Dao Xuan's expression was solemn, and his gaze first fell on Yun Yilan, whose face still looked somewhat unnatural:

"Valley Master Yun, according to your estimate, how many days will it take for the main force of the beast tide under the Beast God to reach your Incense Valley defense line?"

Yun Yilan forced himself to remain calm, quickly calculated for a moment, and said in a deep voice:

"The number of beast demons is huge, and although they move quickly, it still takes time to sweep through the area."

At the fastest... it would take about half a month for their army to be at the city gates!

Dao Xuan nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over all the figures in the hall, whether physical or projected.

His voice suddenly rose, carrying a sense of tragic grandeur and determination, resounding throughout the hall:

Fellow practitioners!

The Beast God has wreaked havoc on the world, his malevolent energy is boundless, and he intends to exterminate the human race. This is the time for us cultivators to die without hesitation!

What is the purpose of spiritual practice?

Isn't it precisely to protect all living beings and to vanquish demons and monsters?

"Now, hundreds of millions of people are in imminent danger, and the land of China is on the verge of collapse. I, Dao Xuan, in the name of all living beings, call upon all cultivators to set aside past grievances, unite as one, and rush to Burning Incense Valley to fight against the beast tide and defend the territory of our human race!"

Everyone was shocked!

They heard it clearly: the Beast God agreed to a decisive battle at the Azure Cloud Sect.

Dao Xuan could have relied on the advantage of the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation and remained calm and collected.

But he actually chose to make Incense Valley the main battlefield!