After descending the mountain, my aloof fiancée became completely devoted to me.

Hundreds of ancient demon lords emerged from nowhere, their ferocious howls tearing through the heavens and earth, and their chilling, bloodthirsty killing intent enveloping the entire blue planet.

Lin Ping, whose white robes were stained with blood after being attacked by the Demon-Locking Array, still stood tall and straight like an ancient pine tree, firmly blocking Zhu Xiaohan and the other three.

The six-way bondage closed loop shone brightly. The four women, Wan Yue, Zhu Xiaohan, Su Qingyao, and Ling Xi, shared the same origin, and the continuous flow of the Great Dao's essence poured into Lin Ping's body, rapidly repairing his damaged Dao foundation.

However, the backlash from the Eternal Demon-Locking Array was too domineering. Although the cracks in his Dao Foundation were temporarily stabilized, his combat power was still reduced by 30%.

This is the most serious injury Lin Ping has suffered since he conquered countless ages and pacified the outer regions and ancient forbidden zones.

"Charge! Step on the mundane dust!"

The ten top-tier demon lords, whose battle prowess rivaled that of the Abyss Emperor, broke free from the Heaven-Binding Array hastily set up by Zhu Xiaohan. Their sharp claws tore through the void, carrying the power to shatter stars, and rushed straight at the five people.

The pitch-black demonic claw, carrying ancient ferocity, caused space to collapse layer by layer wherever it passed, and seawater instantly evaporated into white mist. Its terrifying destructive power far exceeded that of any previous battle.

"Heavenly Fire Burns the Demon!"

Su Qingyao's eyes flashed with a sharp light. Instead of retreating, she advanced, unleashing all the Annihilation Heavenly Flames from her palms. The golden-red flames spread across the sky, transforming into nine blazing fire dragons that crashed fiercely into the demon lord in front of her.

Zizizi!

The ear-piercing sound of flames scorching the demon's body resounded through the sky. The protective demonic power around the ancient demon lord instantly melted away, and the hard scales were scorched by the heavenly fire until they smoked and cracked.

But these demon lords, who have been forged in the ancient prison, possess physical strength far surpassing that of ordinary gods and demons. They are fearless and, even as their bodies burn and ache, they still charge forward madly, their demonic claws slamming fiercely at the fire dragon!

Bang!

With a deafening roar, the nine fire dragons shattered. Su Qingyao trembled and was thrown back several steps by the aftershocks, a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of her lips.

"The Demon Lord's physical body has been tempered for countless ages, making its defensive power terrifying!" Su Qingyao said in a deep voice.

"Space-Time Imprisonment!" Wan Yue's jade hands danced, countless space-time rifts spreading horizontally, firmly locking the figures of the ten demon lords. "Their physical bodies are invincible, but their trajectories can be sealed! Hold them off for a moment, giving our master time to recharge!"

The power of countless dimensions intertwined to form a cage that temporarily imprisoned the rampaging demon lords, reducing their speed by more than half.

Lingxi's brow seal swelled violently, and billions of supreme Gu worms surged forth, like a black tide engulfing the demon lord's body and frantically devouring their primordial demonic power: "I will deplete their reserves and break their protective demonic aura!"

Zhu Xiaohan's fingertips pulsed rapidly with array patterns, countless deadly array patterns overlapping and forming layers of killing arrays that enveloped the surrounding area, mending the flaws in the space-time confinement: "Six Paths of Bonds United, Offense and Defense as One, Today We Will Join Forces to Slaughter This Remnant of Eternity!"

The four women each performed their duties perfectly, with offense, defense, support, and control working seamlessly together. Even when facing the overwhelming power of hundreds of ancient demon lords, they remained as steady as a rock, without the slightest hesitation.

High above the demonic clouds, the Lord of Ten Thousand Demons surveyed the battlefield, his blurred face filled with a mocking sneer.

"it's useless."

"The Demon-Locking Array has imprisoned me for countless ages, depleting the foundation of my demon race and nurturing the physical bodies of my thousands of demon lords."

"You four have indeed perfected your Dao, but facing hundreds of ancient demon lords is like throwing eggs against rocks."

As soon as he finished speaking, the Lord of Ten Thousand Demons covered the sky with one hand.

Boom!

The sky was filled with churning, turbulent, dark demonic clouds. The remaining hundreds of demon lords were all mobilized, divided into thousands of small teams, and scattered to various parts of the Blue Star.

Instead of attacking Lin Ping and his group of five, they charged towards mortal cities, human territories, and major martial arts sects!

"I'm not in a hurry to kill you." The Demon Lord's laughter was cold and cruel. "Lin Ping, you cherish the mortal world the most and protect all living beings the most."

"Then I will trample your mortal world step by step and slaughter all the beings you protect."

"I'd like to see how many people you can protect, now that you're severely injured and weakened!"

Whoosh!Whoosh!Whoosh!

Countless streaks of dark, eerie light pierced the sky, like meteors falling to earth, rushing towards various states in China and overseas countries.

Southern Xinjiang, Northern Xinjiang, Western Regions, the East China Sea coast... In just a few breaths, the entire blue planet was shrouded in demonic scourge.

In the bustling inland cities, amidst towering modern buildings, the ordinary people, who had never experienced the ancient demonic calamity, remained completely oblivious.

Until a piercing scream suddenly echoed through the streets!

One after another, towering monsters descended upon the city streets, their hard bodies crushing cars and buildings, their sharp fangs tearing pedestrians apart, and their scorching demonic power burning steel bars and concrete.

The bustling city center was instantly transformed into a living hell!

"What is that thing?!"

"Monsters! So many monsters!"

"Help! Someone please save us!"

Panic screams, desperate cries, and the roar of collapsing buildings swept across the country in an instant.

The major martial arts sects and reclusive families were completely panicked. Countless cultivators fought desperately, but ordinary Golden Core and Nascent Soul cultivators were no match for the ancient demon generals.

Often, a single demon general can slaughter an entire martial arts sect!

The entire blue planet was engulfed in war, and calamity raged across the land.

The most devastating calamity in the mortal world since the beginning of time has descended upon us.

In the vast sky above the East China Sea, Lin Ping looked at the blood-red smoke spreading in all directions, and listened to the distant wails of the common people. His eyes were filled with a chilling coldness.

He schemed against countless powerful enemies throughout the ages, crushed extraterrestrial hegemons, and cleansed ancient forbidden zones. But he never expected that the Demon Lord, who had been lying dormant for countless ages, would be so insidious and ruthless, targeting the weaknesses of all living beings!

"Don't get distracted." Zhu Xiaohan quickly walked to his side and gently reminded him, "The Lord of Ten Thousand Demons wants to disturb your Dao heart, use the chaos of countless living beings to disrupt your mind, and find an opportunity to break your six realms of shackles."

"I know."

Lin Ping slowly raised his hand, gripping the Black and White Supreme Longsword tightly. His blood-stained white robes fluttered in the wind, and the dormant killing intent around him surged into the sky once more.

The cracks in his Dao Foundation still existed, and his combat strength had not yet fully recovered, but his eyes remained unwavering and incomparable.

"It wants to use the common people as pawns to disrupt my Daoist principles."

"Then I will sit in the center, and with my own swordsmanship, I will pacify this entire mortal world!"

hum!

With the Six Paths of Bonds in full operation, Lin Ping was no longer limited to close combat. His boundless Dao power traversed thousands of miles, and an invisible protective Dao aura instantly enveloped the entire Chinese territory.

A layer of golden light, visible to the naked eye, quickly covered the entire land of China!

This is the ultimate protection of the path of compassion. Based on his damaged foundation and supported by the bonds of the six realms, he forcibly erected an absolutely safe barrier in the mortal world!

All the rampaging demons within the light barrier were instantly suppressed by the power of the Dao, unable to move, and their demonic power rapidly dissipated.

Dozens of demon generals and several minor demon lords that rushed into China were instantly imprisoned in mid-air, powerless to resist.

All the fighting within the country came to an instant, and the hellish city suddenly became peaceful.

The surviving civilians and cultivators stared blankly at the golden light screen above their heads, feeling an overwhelming sense of awe and reassurance.

It's Immortal Lin!

They are their guardian angels, holding up this world!

It is safe and secure, but only within the nine provinces of China.

Beyond the borders of China and in overseas countries, the demonic calamity continues to rage, and the slaughter has never ceased.

The Lord of Ten Thousand Demons stood atop the demon clouds, watching Lin Ping forcibly deplete his own essence to support the national protective dojo, his mockery deepening.

"Forcibly overdrawing one's foundation, using a severely injured body to protect the people of an entire nation?"

"Utterly ridiculous."

"You can protect the Nine Provinces for a time, but you cannot protect the mortal world for eternity. Your source will eventually be exhausted. When your foundation completely crumbles, I will personally tear apart your protective barrier and slaughter everyone you have protected!"

Lin Ping raised his eyes, coldly staring at the Lord of Ten Thousand Demons, his voice resounding throughout the heavens and earth:

"As long as I, Lin Ping, am alive, no one will be able to set foot on an inch of my Chinese land."

"Today I swear, I will personally protect all living beings of the Nine Provinces. I will annihilate all demons and monsters from beyond the realms!"

Just then, a series of jarring voices of public opinion suddenly entered the sky through live online broadcasts and major communication channels.

The voice was humble, sarcastic, and selfish, sending chills down one's spine.

"Why only protect China? Countless ordinary people overseas are also dying tragically!"

"The demonic calamity was caused by Lin Ping! If he hadn't gone into the sea to break the formation, how could the Eternal Demon-Locking Formation have shattered? How could it have released so many demonic beasts?"

"Ultimately, all the calamities were caused by his arrogance! His severe injuries and defeat brought disaster upon the entire world!"

"He clearly had the ability to seal the formation ahead of time, but he insisted on being reckless and going it alone. Now he's caused a huge disaster, yet he only protects his own country. He's too selfish!"

"Quickly save the world! You are an eternal immortal, you should protect all humanity, why are you showing favoritism towards your own people!"

Countless overseas monks, internet celebrities, so-called martial arts masters, and public intellectuals have been speaking out against this on the entire internet.

Major overseas media outlets were instantly flooded with articles smearing, questioning, and denouncing Lin Ping.

Even many narrow-minded and selfish people in China followed suit, making harsh and cold remarks.

They completely forgot that Lin Ping had always been the one to fight against the eternal catastrophes, the invasions from beyond the borders, and the chaos of ancient times.

They completely forgot that it was Lin Ping who beheaded the chess player, destroyed the Reincarnation Emperor, and slaughtered the extraterrestrial ancestor, bringing several years of peace to the mortal world.

All they remembered was that the demonic calamity that had befallen them today was caused by Lin Ping breaking the formation.

All we see is Lin Ping protecting the entire nation, without saving the world immediately.

The baseness, selfishness, and ingratitude of human nature are fully revealed in the face of extreme disaster.

As Wan Yue listened to the accusations flying everywhere, her usually cold eyes instantly turned frosty: "A bunch of ignorant fools who have never experienced countless bloody battles or withstood even the slightest calamity, now that they have enjoyed peace for so long, they dare to recklessly criticize the one who saved their lives."

Su Qingyao's anger surged, and her heavenly fire stirred restlessly: "Back then, when the extraterrestrial reincarnation crushed the mortal world and the ancient forbidden zones wreaked havoc, these people trembled in fear, begging for mercy on their knees, and no one dared to fight. Now that a crisis is imminent, they're spouting nonsense and turning black into white!"

Lingxi frowned slightly, her heart filled with coldness: "Throughout the ages, the people have been foolish and their inherent flaws have been hard to eradicate. The mortal world that Master has fought so hard to protect ultimately harbors too much unbearable evil."

Zhu Xiaohan looked calmly at the chaotic public opinion below and sighed softly: "The human heart is always the hardest to protect and the hardest to fathom. You protect their eternal peace, but they won't remember a thing. At the slightest trouble, they will place all the blame on the protector."

Every word the four women uttered was chilling.

Lin Ping stood in the sky, listening to the harsh accusations coming from all directions and looking at the overwhelming smears on the internet. His face showed no rage, only endless indifference.