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Ling Xiu clearly sensed that with his current strength, he was more than capable of fighting a late-stage Transcendent Realm cultivator.

Even if they encounter a cultivator at the Great Perfection of the Profound Realm, they can easily escape using their skills.

He wields the offensive magic weapon Purple Heaven Thunder Sword, the defensive treasure Myriad Tribulations Profound Tortoise Shield, and has cultivated the Nine Tribulations Thunder Body, enabling him to unleash the Nine Tribulations Thunder Sword Domain. He also possesses the mysterious and powerful Abyss Soul-Shaking Pearl as his trump card.

With various supernatural powers and magical treasures at his disposal, he was able to protect himself without worry below the Spirit Sea Realm.

Ling Xiu let out a long sigh of relief. The breakthrough in his cultivation brought him great confidence, and his expression became increasingly calm and composed.

The only regret is that he hasn't gathered all the materials for crafting his natal magic weapon yet, but he still has plenty of time to search for them.

"Now that I am in the mid-stage of the Profound Realm, with endless spirit stones and top-grade elixirs to support my cultivation, breaking through to the late stage or even the peak of the Profound Realm is only a matter of time."

He planned to temporarily slow down his cultivation progress and take on more sect missions to accumulate contribution points, as only the Treasure Spirit Hall, a key location within the sect, had the three spiritual materials he urgently needed.

My plan is already set in mind.

It would take at least ten years to break through from the mid-stage of the Profound Realm to the late stage, and then to reach the peak.

Advancing to a higher realm requires a solid foundation; being impatient for quick results will only lead to endless troubles. This matter cannot be forced.

He set a goal: to take on missions during the day to earn contribution points, and to spend the rest of his time in the alchemy room refining pills.

Three months passed quickly. After entering the mid-stage of the Profound Realm, the Longevity True Essence within his body became increasingly abundant, the level of tasks he could take on continued to rise, and his alchemy speed also improved significantly.

Both the success rate of pill formation and the quality of the pills have been greatly improved.

He usually refines Xuan-grade spiritual pills, and occasionally tries to break through his limits to refine higher-grade Di-grade pills.

In just three months, he accumulated more than 20,000 contribution points again.

During this time, he went to Wanbaoge in the market town at the foot of the mountain. With the help of Wanbaoge's extensive intelligence network, he spent a lot of spirit stones to purchase a large number of alchemy materials and also replenished the other auxiliary materials for the Nirvana Sword Technique.

Now, only three core materials are missing: the ten-thousand-year-old spiritual wood, the power of thunder and lightning, and the essence of profound gold!

At the same time, battle reports came one after another from the North, and the situation became increasingly critical.

Ling Xiu knew very well that the sect would soon issue a conscription order.

Hearing that the demon race had launched a full-scale offensive, the human race suffered repeated defeats and heavy losses, with a large number of Transcendent Realm cultivators perishing on the battlefield.

The bad news spread throughout the sect, and everyone was on edge.

A suffocating atmosphere hung over the Xuan Yang Sect. The sect's protective formation was operating at its strongest, and the number of sect disciples patrolling the area increased exponentially.

On this day, Ling Xiu was meditating in the meditation room when a powerful and majestic aura of spiritual energy pierced through the magic array's restrictions, and a communication talisman flew into the meditation room.

The communication talisman carried an aura of authority and dominance, making Ling Xiu dare not be negligent.

This is a message talisman personally sent by Sect Master Nangong Xun.

The message ordered the Venerable Elders Li Xiuyuan and Yi Xueying, as well as the Inner Sect Elder Ling Xuan, to immediately proceed to the main hall of Xuan Yang Peak.

"The sect leader is finally going to make a decision; what's meant to happen will happen."

Ling Xiu made his preparations, left Lingshan Peak, and sped towards Xuanyang Main Peak.

He remained calm, and happened to run into Ling Xuan and Yi Xueying as he went out.

The three exchanged a glance, nodded slightly, their eyes heavy with sorrow. Without further ado, they flew together toward the main peak.

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Inside the main hall of the Xuan Yang Sect's main peak, the atmosphere was solemn and oppressive.

Sect Master Nangong Xun sat at the head of the main hall, his body radiating the powerful aura of a late-stage Transcendent cultivator.

Below the main hall, the elders, sect elders, and elite disciples stood on both sides.

Ling Xiu and his two companions entered the main hall and stood quietly at the end of the crowd.

Nangong Xun swept his gaze across the crowd, his eyes cold and deep, his tone carrying an unyielding authority:

"I'm sure you've all heard the news: the demon army from the Northern Territory has invaded with overwhelming force and has already occupied the Southern Spirit Domain. The Central Continent is in grave danger."

Once the army of ferocious beasts arrives at the Earth Lung Mountain and breaches the last line of defense in the Eastern Spirit Domain, the flames of war will spread to the entire Central Continent.

Elders, the Xuan Yang Sect cannot sit idly by and wait for its demise!

The human race is facing an imminent crisis. If the demon race is allowed to continue its encroachment on our territory, the fate of humanity will be unimaginable.

Inside the hall, everyone held their breath, the deathly silence oppressive, and everyone understood that humanity was facing a crisis of annihilation.

Nangong Xun then spoke.

"The major sects have dispatched elders to the front lines to provide support. The battle on the front lines is intense, and healing pills are in extremely short supply."

As elders of the Xuan Yang Sect, I order you to immediately proceed to the Northern Territory to provide support. You are not to be disobeyed.

Elder Ling Xuan is an expert in formations. You should rush to the front lines to repair the formations, reinforce the defenses, and set up multiple layers of defensive formations.

Ling Xuan stepped forward, cupped his hands, and accepted the order.

"Elder Li Xiuyuan, your task is to refine pills."

They spared no effort in refining pills to heal wounds, strengthen meridians, repair injuries, and stabilize blood vessels, ensuring that cultivators on the front lines could receive timely treatment.

After speaking, the sect leader turned to look at Yi Xueying.

"Elder Yi Xueying, as a sword cultivator, you joined the others in reinforcing the city walls, unleashing the strongest defensive killing formation, and cooperating with each other to defend against the enemy."

I don't need you to launch any offensives; holding the line is the top priority.

The sect leader valued the three of them highly and entrusted them with the important task at the front line, speaking with great solemnity.

"Elders Ling Xuan and Li Xiuyuan, you must ensure your own safety."

Setting up formations and refining elixirs—your tasks are just as arduous as those of the cultivators charging into battle.

"We will obey our Lord's orders!"

Everyone responded in unison, prepared for a desperate battle for the safety of humanity.

Nangong Xun abruptly changed the subject, his voice rising sharply and his tone becoming incredibly firm.

"In this time of crisis, we stand together through thick and thin. Let us work together to resist the army of ferocious beasts and overcome this calamity."

"This sect leader promises that anyone who holds the fortress for three months, prevents its fall, and returns safely can enter the Treasure Hall and choose any treasure. Those who make outstanding contributions will be rewarded even more handsomely!"

Upon hearing this, everyone was first stunned, then clenched their fists tightly.

Ling Xiu was overwhelmed with emotion, while the other Transcendent Elders breathed heavily, their eyes filled with disbelief.

That's the Treasure Spirit Hall!

The treasures inside would drive even cultivators at the Spirit Sea Realm crazy.

The three spiritual materials—the ten-thousand-year-old spiritual wood, the power of thunder and lightning, and the essence of profound gold—appeared in Ling Xiu's mind, and he forcibly suppressed his surging excitement.

No matter how dangerous the road ahead, he was determined to persevere and obtain the Xuanjin Soul, which was worth more than 400,000 contribution points.

The fortress in the underground lung mountain must have long been littered with corpses and rivers of blood, but the defense line must be held.

Fear, worry, and hesitation vanished, and Ling Xiu's eyes became incredibly resolute.

"If I just hold out for three months, I will definitely complete the mission!"

He made a silent vow in his heart.