Fantasy: I, the Great Celestial Venerable of the Dao

The Sword Saint, with keen insight, waved his hand to signal his disciples and elders to set off first, until only the two of them remained.

He then asked, "Senior brother, has something happened to the Demon-Sealing Tower?"

Qingwei sighed deeply, setting up a soundproof barrier, his voice filled with deep worry:

"Sect Leader, a great calamity has befallen the world. The ferocity of the Beast God has stirred up all kinds of evil thoughts such as killing, fear, and greed in the world, which have risen to an unprecedented level."

Inside the Demon-Sealing Tower... the evil thought that we separated back then using the "Pure Dharma".

It is frantically absorbing these negative energies and growing stronger every day.

Now... even the seal on the chain of demon towers is finding it increasingly difficult to hold, and there's a risk that the towers might break!

Upon hearing this, the Sword Saint's expression changed drastically. He naturally knew the origin of that evil energy; it was the greatest secret and hidden danger of Mount Shu.

"So that's how it is... This is truly a time of great trouble, adding insult to injury."

The Sword Saint frowned. "Senior brother, is there any way to completely eliminate this ailment?"

After a moment of contemplation, Qingwei slowly said, "Junior brother, as you and I both know, this evil energy originated 1,500 years ago."

To prevent demons from invading the human world, I, Yuan Shen, He Yang, and three others risked our lives to cultivate the forbidden Shu Mountain technique, "The Pure Method."

Only by separating one's own evil thoughts can one gain great power to help separate the six realms.

It brought a thousand years of peace to the world.

However, this method goes against the way of Heaven. Although we have been reincarnated three times, we use this to delay the calamity of coexisting and perishing with evil thoughts.

But this evil thought not only did not disappear, but became even more terrifying due to the malevolence in the world.

Now... perhaps only the legendary 'Heavenly Pool' in the celestial realm, with its supremely pure and cleansing power, can completely purify this thing.

The Sword Saint remained silent. To some extent, he was able to take over as sect leader precisely because his five senior brothers, including Qingwei, had harbored such evil thoughts.

Unable to assume the important responsibility of sect leader.

However, purifying evil thoughts also means that the five senior brothers will disappear.

"But the six realms have been separated for a long time, and the passage has long been closed. How can we return to the heavenly realm?" The Sword Saint raised the key question.

Qingwei's face showed even more depression: "There are methods... not none."

"Simply reverse the formation that separated the Six Realms back then, and let the Five Realms... return to the mortal world."

The Sword Saint's pupils contracted: "The Five Realms are returning? That means the Demon and Monster Realms will also return!"

Even if the Beast God and the evil thoughts are resolved, the human world will likely descend into even greater chaos!

"Yes... this is like drinking poison to quench thirst." Qingwei smiled bitterly, "That's why I've been hesitant and unable to make a decision."

After pondering for a long time, the Sword Saint resolutely said, "Senior Brother, this matter is of great importance. We will discuss it later."

The most urgent task is to overcome the tribulation of the Beast God. If we can't even get past this immediate hurdle, then everything else is meaningless.

Qingwei nodded: "That's all we can do. We hope that Dao Xuan Zhenren can turn the tide..."

If Dao Xuan knew that there was such a time bomb hidden in Mount Shu.

One can only sigh helplessly, as if all the evil spirits in the world had made a pact to appear one after another.

Southern Xinjiang, Demon-Suppressing Ancient Cave

On a throne made of bones and black stones.

The Beast God slowly opened its eyes, and a crimson light shot out several feet away as if it were a tangible substance.

A strange smile curved his lips.

"Dao Xuan... actually gave up the advantage of the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation and chose to fight me in Burning Incense Valley?"

Is it foolish mercy, or... a genuine confidence to confront me in open battle?

He muttered to himself, gazing northwards towards Qingyun Mountain.

For the first time, his eyes revealed a genuine sense of importance and a rising fighting spirit that went beyond mere amusement.

"Interesting, very interesting! I hope you won't disappoint me too quickly."

Just as the cultivation community in China was busily gathering its forces.

The land of southern Xinjiang has been completely turned into a hell.

Countless beasts of various shapes and ferocious appearances swept through the mountains and villages like a black plague.

The fleeing Wu tribe people wailed deafeningly, but they were far slower than those bloodthirsty monsters, and once they were caught...

In an instant, it was torn apart and devoured, leaving only a pile of blood-stained bones, a gruesome scene.

The atmosphere at the front lines of Burning Incense Valley was extremely tense. Yun Yilan was directing the disciples in the valley and the reinforcements that had arrived earlier.

They were desperately reinforcing the massive city wall that stretched between the two mountains – "Zhennan Pass".

The array lights continued to illuminate, and various defensive talismans, mechanical crossbows, and bolts were placed on the city walls.

At the same time, they also had to receive a large number of Wu ethnic minority survivors who had fled from southern Xinjiang.

There is a severe shortage of manpower, and the pressure is immense.

On the third day, the Shu Mountain reinforcements arrived first, and the Sword Saint Dugu Yuyun came in person.

The Shu Mountain sword cultivators are formidable in combat and disciplined; their arrival greatly strengthens the defensive line.

Dugu Yuyun temporarily took over the chaotic command.

They began to systematically deploy defenses.

On the fourth day, the eminent monks of Shaolin Temple arrived, led by Fahai.

The golden light of Buddhism has a considerable restraining effect on malevolent energy, and their presence has calmed the anxieties of many.

On the afternoon of the seventh day, a vast surge of spiritual energy emanated from the sky.

The Qingyun Sect's main force, led by Dao Xuan Zhenren, finally arrived!

When Dao Xuan's figure appeared at Zhennan Pass, Dugu Yuyun, Pu Hong, Yun Yilan and others, who had been on edge, were immediately alert.

They all involuntarily breathed a sigh of relief. Dao Xuan's very existence was a pillar of stability.

Without any formalities, Dao Xuan naturally accepted the supreme command of the allied forces.

He fully trusted and entrusted the specific defense arrangements and personnel deployment to experienced individuals such as Dugu Yuyun, Wan Jianyi, and Tian Buyi.

He only needed to sit in the central command, stabilize morale, and deal with the final formidable enemy—the Beast God.

In the following days, reinforcements from all sides arrived in an endless stream.

By the thirteenth day, the small Incense Valley and the surrounding area of ​​Zhennan Pass had gathered more than 100,000 cultivators from all over the country!

Banners fluttered, streaks of light rained down, and immense spiritual power converged, forming a soaring aura.

They tried to dispel the ever-approaching, suffocating eerie atmosphere.

The council hall of Fenxiang Valley was filled with people.

Dao Xuan, without hesitation, took the main seat. Below him, three hundred and forty-two people stood, their presence distinct yet imposing!

These are all the powerful individuals in the current allied forces whose cultivation has reached the Shangqing realm or above!

It is the most core and top-tier force in the entire cultivation world of China in the fight against the beast tide!

Among them, there are nine peerless experts who have reached the Taiqing realm, not counting Dao Xuan!

They are: Dugu Yuyun, the Sword Saint of Shushan; Wan Jianyi of Qingyun Sect; Puhong, the Divine Monk of Tianyin Temple; Ziyin Zhenren of Tianyong City; Yun Yilan of Fenxiang Valley; Master Fahai of Shaolin Temple; and three reclusive rogue cultivators.

There are more than fifty top experts above the seventh level of Shangqing!

Such a lineup is unprecedented in a thousand years, with a multitude of strong individuals and heroes gathered together!

However, the atmosphere inside the hall remained heavy.

The sheer number of beasts could not completely offset the deep fear of the unknown beast tide, especially of the beast god's true form.

Dao Xuan turned his gaze to an elderly man below, dressed in an elaborate black robe and exuding an ancient and somber aura, and politely asked:

"The Grand Elder has the deepest understanding of beast demons."

Could you please explain in more detail which other powerful beings under the Beast God's command, besides the endless beast tide, deserve our special attention?

This elder of the Witch Clan possessed strength comparable to the eighth level of the Upper Clarity Realm and was the highest leader who survived the catastrophe in the Southern Frontier.