Simultaneously traversing: the pinnacle of all realms

After the rainstorm subsided, mist rose from the mountains, and moonlight peeked through the gaps in the clouds, illuminating the mess on the ground.

Rainbow Cat and his group did not linger at the cemetery.

Sixth Sister-in-law quickly bandaged everyone's wounds, and Dou Dou took out pills to restore internal energy from the medicine box and distributed them to everyone. She then rearranged the remaining mechanisms to prevent the Demonic Cult from launching a surprise attack.

"We must be wary of those scoundrels from the evil cult. If they dare to come after us," Sixth Sister dusted off her hands, "these traps will give them a run for their money."

Da Ben stood at the entrance of the cemetery, gazing in the direction of Happy Forest.

That used to be his home, but now it's been smashed to pieces.

"Godmother..."

"Just build another one." Sixth Sister interrupted him, slamming the fire stick on the ground. "Ben'er, remember, being alive is more important than anything else."

Da Ben was silent for a moment, then nodded vigorously.

An icebird descended from the night sky, its wings whipping up a gust of cold wind. Lu Ze stepped forward, reached out and touched its cold feathers, and whispered a few words to it.

"There's no sign of the Demonic Cult ahead," Lu Ze said, turning to the others. "Brother Bird said there aren't any large-scale troop movements nearby."

"We still need to hurry." Rainbow Cat slung the Rainbow Sword behind his back, looked at everyone with a serious expression, "The White Waterfall Hangs in the Sky, the sixth sword master. Although Black Tiger has escaped, given the Demonic Sect's past practices, he will likely gather more forces to make a comeback. We must find the sixth sword master before they do."

"Could it be the Azure Light Sword Master?" Dou Dou's eyes widened. "The fifth sword is the Thunderclap Sword, the sixth sword is the Azure Light Sword, so the last sword is—"

"Whirlwind Sword," Blue Rabbit interjected. "Among the Seven Swords, the Whirlwind Sword's master is the most secretive. It is said that the Whirlwind Sword Technique is a superior martial art that uses stillness to control movement and softness to overcome hardness."

Sally asked thoughtfully, "What about the Master of the Azure Light Sword? Is there any rumor about him in the martial arts world?"

Rainbow Cat shook his head.

"The Azure Light Sword disappeared after the previous generation of the Seven Swords combined. We don't know whether the previous Azure Light Sword Master is dead or alive, and we also don't know who the successor is. We can only look for clues when we reach the Heavenly White Silk."

Lu Ze stood aside without saying a word, but he sighed inwardly.

Alas, of course he knew who the Azure Light Sword Master was.

Jump.

The man who previously wore the robes of a demonic cult protector and held a folding fan. The man who infiltrated the demonic cult for ten years, navigating the lion's den.

Thinking back to my past life, I remember sitting in front of the TV after school every time I wanted to watch cartoons, and I have a deep impression of this "Jumping Beauty".

"Let's go." Rainbow Cat took the lead, his white shirt fluttering in the night wind.

As everyone packed their belongings, Sixth Sister followed behind, carrying the water-fire stick on her back.

"Godmother," Da Ben asked hesitantly, "are you really coming with us?"

"What?" Sixth Sister-in-law raised an eyebrow. "You think your godmother is in the way?"

"No, no!" Da Ben waved his hands repeatedly. "Of course not! You're my mother! I'm just afraid of you—"

"What are you afraid of? Afraid I can't beat the Demonic Sect?" Sixth Sister snorted, twirling the Water-Fire Cudgel in her hand. "Or are you afraid your godmother is a burden to you?"

Da Ben opened his mouth, as if he wanted to say something, but Sally pulled him back.

"Don't try to persuade her," Sally whispered. "Can you really change your mind once your sister-in-law has made up her mind?"

Da Ben was silent for a moment, then scratched his head and grinned.

Yes, this is her godmother. She would be even more worried if she had to wait around.

As night deepened, the group hurried along the mountain path toward Yuanjiajie—the White Ribbon Hanging in the Sky is located in Yuanjiajie.

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At dawn, the sky gradually changed from deep blue to grayish-white, and the mountain mist surged like a tide in the morning light.

Rainbow Cat stopped by a lake, estimating his journey.

Just as everyone was about to continue their journey, Lu Ze suddenly raised his hand, signaling everyone to stop.

"Wait, something's getting closer."

DouDou's eyes widened. "They're boats. Several boats."

Amidst the churning clouds and mist, several enormous ships appeared, sailing from the lake.

The masts were towering, and although it was a wooden warship, the cannons on both sides of the hull certainly gave it a very imposing presence.

The lead ship was the largest, its hull pitch black, and the flag hanging from its mast fluttered in the wind—a large "tiger" character embroidered on the black flag.

"The Demonic Cult's ship." Rainbow Cat placed his hand on the Rainbow Sword and said in a deep voice, "They arrived faster than I expected."

"How is that possible?" Sally exclaimed incredulously. "In last night's battle, the Thirteen Protectors were completely wiped out, and the Five Elements Ninjas suffered more than half their losses. Where would they find the strength to fight—"

Before the words were finished, two figures appeared at the bow of the lead warship.

One of the figures was a tall, burly man with a fierce-looking face and a blue complexion. He was carrying two iron axes and was none other than Niu Xuanfeng, the third leader of the Demonic Sect.

Another figure stood in front of him, tall and slender with a thin face, wearing a blue-orange robe and a green jade pendant hanging from his waist.

It was none other than the Demonic Cult Protector, Jump Jump.

When Da Ben saw Niu Xuanfeng, his eyes lit up for a moment, then dimmed again. He wanted to wave and call out "Niu Laosan," but then he remembered that he was now the Thunder Sword Master, one of the Seven Swords, while the other was the Master of the Demonic Sect, and the two were now enemies.

That feeling is unpleasant.

Jump Jump stood at the bow of the boat, his face calm as still water. His gaze swept over Rainbow Cat and the others, a very faint ripple in his eyes that vanished in an instant.

"Rainbow Cat, don't run away!" Niu Xuanfeng shouted at the top of his lungs, his voice so loud that it sent the forest birds flying in all directions.

"Proclaim the leader's order," Jump Jump stepped forward, his voice neither loud nor soft, yet clearly reaching everyone's ears, "Arrest Rainbow Cat and his gang, dead or alive."

He raised his hand and waved, and dozens of members of the Demonic Cult flew out from the four warships behind him, each wielding a weapon, and surrounded the cliff.

Niu Xuanfeng jumped onto the shore, but did not continue to move.

He gazed at the Thunderclap Sword at Da Ben's waist, his copper bell-like eyes revealing a complex expression—surprise mixed with a hint of joy, and beneath that joy lurking a trace of inexplicable disappointment.

"Brother Da Ben," he suddenly spoke, his voice much lower than before, "you've become the Thunder Sword Master?"

Da Ben paused for a moment, then straightened his back: "I'll take it!"

Niu Xuanfeng stared at him for a while, then grinned.

"Good! Good indeed!" He slammed his double axes into the ground, creating two shallow craters. "I knew you weren't an ordinary kid! The Thunder Sword Master—hey, those are the Seven Heroes!"

There was no hostility in his tone, but rather a straightforward and bold spirit.

"Niu Laosan," Da Ben's voice was hoarse, "aren't you going to stop me?"

"Stop you?" Niu Xuanfeng laughed heartily. "Why would I stop you? You became one of the Seven Heroes, that's your own achievement! In my life, I, Niu Laosan, have the utmost respect for two kinds of people—a chivalrous hero and a hero with real skill. You possess both qualities, so not only will I not stop you, I'll also offer you three cups of wine!"

As he spoke, he took the gourd from his waist, tilted his head back and took a big gulp, then threw the gourd at the Mercedes-Benz.

The gourd arced through the air before being caught by Lu Ze.

"Da Ben has quit drinking," Lu Ze said.

Niu Xuanfeng paused for a moment, then slapped his forehead: "Good thing you quit drinking! Good thing you quit drinking! Drinking leads to trouble!" He then laughed loudly, "Then I'll drink this pot of wine myself!"

As he spoke, he pulled out another gourd from his pocket, tilted his head back, and took a swig.

Throughout the entire process, Tiaotiao simply stood quietly to the side without saying a word.

"Alright, enough nonsense." Tiaotiao grabbed Niu Xuanfeng's arm, which was about to drink again, interrupting their conversation. He then looked intently at the Thunderclap Sword at Da Ben's waist. "Master Niu, the leader has given an order."

"Yes, protector! I, Old Niu, will obey your command!"

Niu Xuanfeng shook his head impatiently, hung his wine gourd on his waist, and picked up his double axes.

"Rainbow Cat!" he roared, his voice booming like thunder, "Are you going to surrender yourselves, or do I have to do it myself?"

They shouted loudly, but didn't move an inch.