This is the true immortal of the Taoist sect.

The words of the Ancestor of Annihilation immediately startled everyone.

The cruelty of the Immortal Ancient Battlefield still lingers in my mind; is a new challenge about to come?

According to the rules of most trials, the closer you get to the final reward trial, the more difficult it becomes.

They were almost wiped out in the Immortal Ancient Battlefield, with two Quasi-Emperors dying. It's unimaginable how terrifying the trials to come will be.

"I...I don't want to participate in the trial anymore...I want to go back...I want to go back..."

Just then, someone in the crowd began to whisper.

The experience of the Immortal Ancient Battlefield has brought some mentally weak individuals to the brink of collapse.

Moreover, they also knew that even if they eventually had the chance to become emperor, it would definitely not be their turn.

Rather than risking death to continue, it's better to leave.

There are quite a few people who think this way.

But how do I leave?

Not long after that person said he wanted to go back, a void array pattern appeared on the Xuanhuang Ancient Road beneath his feet.

With a flash of eerie blue light, the Earth Immortal vanished from the ancient road.

The others around them were shocked, but after they realized what was happening, they were overjoyed.

"Go back...can we go back now?"

"I want to go back... I want to go back too..."

"Don't act rashly. Nobody knows whether he was teleported back or what happened to him..."

Some people remained sober and dared not try it easily.

However, most people with insufficient cultivation level still chose to compromise.

As one magic circle after another lit up, fewer and fewer people appeared on the ancient road.

In the end, less than a third of the people remained.

Cultivators at the Earth Immortal Realm are even rarer.

Even including Qingfeng and the other two, there are still fewer than two people.

Li Daoxuan breathed a sigh of relief, turned to Qingfeng and the others, and asked:

"What about you? Do you want to continue?"

Qingfeng, being rather cautious, asked:

"Master, were they... really teleported back?"

Li Daoxuan nodded slightly and said:

"It should be that when that void formation appeared just now, I sensed a trace of aura from the Xuanhuang Great World..."

Hearing him say that, Qingfeng and the others couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

The four brothers and sisters exchanged glances, their hearts in perfect harmony.

Qingfeng smiled and shook his head, saying:

"Master, we're planning to... walk around a bit more."

"If we find that things are truly beyond our control later on, we will not force ourselves."

Li Daoxuan smiled and nodded, saying:

"Okay, let's walk around some more then."

As they were speaking, the Heavenly Emperor suddenly walked over.

His gaze swept over Qingfeng and the others, and he smiled:

"Master Li, this must be your esteemed disciple?"

Qingfeng and the others quickly bowed and paid their respects.

Li Daoxuan nodded and said:

"good."

"This is my eldest disciple, Qingfeng, also known as Daoist Qingfeng, who is the head of our Daoist sect."

Upon hearing the words "Taoist Sect Leader," the Heavenly Emperor's expression clearly changed slightly.

As the head of the Taoist sect, he must have the highest status and position in the sect, second only to Li Daoxuan, the founder.

With Qingfeng's cultivation level, it was naturally impossible for him to catch the eye of the Heavenly Emperor.

But with this identity, things become extraordinary.

The Heavenly Emperor could see that although the Daoist sect founded by Li Daoxuan was still in its infancy, it was foreseeable that it would soon become the foremost sect in the world.

After all, with a quasi-emperor like Li Daoxuan presiding over it, the Daoist sect's level is far beyond that of ordinary holy lands and sects.

The Heavenly Emperor set aside his airs and bowed, saying:

"So it's Daoist Qingfeng. Greetings."

Qingfeng returned the greeting with clasped hands and said gently:

"Greetings, Your Majesty the Heavenly Emperor."

Li Daoxuan was not surprised by the Heavenly Emperor's humble attitude. He had long seen that this Heavenly Emperor was a man of great magnanimity and unparalleled insight. He also hoped that the Daoist sect could be on good terms with the Heavenly Court.

After introducing Qingfeng, Li Daoxuan pointed to Mingyue and said:

"This is my second disciple, Mingyue, also known as Daoist Mingyue, who is the second leader of our Daoist sect."

The Heavenly Emperor treated everyone equally and also bowed in greeting.

Mingyue bowed slightly and returned the greeting with composure.

"This is my fourth disciple, Daoist Jinghong."

The Heavenly Emperor's gaze fell on Wang Jingshu, a hint of a smile in his eyes, and he said:

"This must be the Jinghong Daojun, whom Master Li used his supernatural powers to smuggle into the Heavenly Realm, right? His sword intent is unparalleled in the world..."

Li Daoxuan felt a little embarrassed and coughed lightly.

"So His Majesty saw through it all along..."

Wang Jingshu, however, showed no sign of panic. Instead, she smiled and said:

"His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor is magnanimous and naturally would not stoop to the level of a humble Taoist. I, Jinghong, greet Your Majesty..."

The Heavenly Emperor smiled and nodded, praising:

"What a peerless swordsman..."

Finally, it was Candle Nine's turn.

"This is my fifth disciple, Zhu Jiu, also known as Xuanlong Daojun."

The Heavenly Emperor looked at Zhu Jiu with a profound gaze.

It seems like I've figured something out.

With his master present, Zhu Jiu wasn't afraid that he would see through his secrets, and he generously cupped his hands and said:

"Greetings, Your Majesty the Heavenly Emperor..."

The Heavenly Emperor nodded slightly, then looked at Li Daoxuan with a hint of doubt in his eyes.

Li Daoxuan understood his meaning and smiled:

"Your Majesty is not mistaken. Xiao Jiu is not human; his true form is a dragon..."

"A dragon? But...a beast?"

Li Daoxuan nodded with a smile.

"That's right, Xiao Jiu's true form was indeed a beast, but after cultivating and comprehending the Dao, he was able to transform into a human."

The Heavenly Emperor was greatly alarmed and turned to look at the Divine Lord Ziying and the others.

Fortunately, Li Daoxuan's last words were transmitted to him telepathically.

Li Daoxuan must have been well aware of just how astonishing those words were.

The idea that beasts could transform into humans is truly unheard of.

Since ancient times, beasts have been beasts, and humans have been humans.

Even though there were hundreds of races other than humans in the ancient immortal era, and those races were no less powerful or intelligent than humans, they were still very different from humans.

Even if those ancient and primitive beasts grow to their peak, they can only remain in beast form.

Once the news that Li Daoxuan could transform beasts into humans spreads, the格局 (geju, a term referring to the overall situation or structure) of the Xuanhuang Great World will likely undergo a tremendous change.

The Heavenly Emperor glanced at Zhu Jiu again, still somewhat incredulous.

But I didn't ask any more questions.

"Master Li, would your Taoist sect be interested in spreading your teachings in the Heavenly Realm?"

The Heavenly Emperor suddenly asked a question.

Li Daoxuan smiled and said:

"Let's talk about this after we get out of here."

The Heavenly Emperor nodded and looked ahead, but could see nothing but the dazzling Xuanhuang Ancient Road.

Only the distant stars flicker uncertainly in the deep cosmos.

"I wonder... what will happen next..."