480: Demon Rebellion

In a flash, the Eastern Continent Holy Palace's assessment for recruiting Disciples lasted a full seven days.

Regardless of whether they were Tianjiao from the Eastern Wilderness or the Endless Sea, or Tianjiao from other continents, as long as they met the standards, they had basically joined the Eastern Continent Holy Palace.

The Eastern Continent Holy Palace, which is as famous as the "Worldly Mansion of Ancient and Modern Times" in the Central Province, naturally attracted many to join, including a very few top Tianjiao, but the goal of this group of people was more to obtain a spot to enter the No Return Land.

The No Return Land, the most mysterious death zone in the Endless Sea, caused a huge sensation.

Because now, the No Return Land has fully emerged, located in an uninhabited sea area deep within the Endless Sea, and the Three Great Empires have now fully controlled the No Return Land.

No one can easily enter. Firstly, it's for the self-preservation of the Three Great Empires, and secondly, the Three Great Empires are still recuperating and practicing the martial arts of the current world.

If a large number of Cultivators were allowed in, it would cause a huge impact on the Three Great Empires.

"In the Eastern Continent Holy Palace, earning Merits is an important standard for you to obtain resources. If you have enough Merits, then even if you want to enter the No Return Land for experience, there's no problem."

"Those who achieve significant accomplishments can also receive corresponding Merits."

...

"Brother Yan, I heard that a large number of demons have appeared recently in the remote Northwest Sea area of the Endless Sea. Now, the Holy Palace Elders are investigating the situation in the Northwest Sea, and quite a few Elders have gone... Should we go there and take a look?"

Taichu Holy Son Yang Jiuxiao looked at Five Elements Holy Son Yan Chengfeng. Beside him were several acquaintances, one of whom was naturally the Tai Chu Holy Maiden, and then some newly acquainted Tianjiao.

After Yan Chengfeng nodded and exchanged greetings with these people, he pondered, "It's not impossible to go, but with just us, I'm afraid our strength isn't enough."

He naturally didn't dare to be careless, after all, even the Holy Palace dispatched Elders of the Nine-Step Saint Lord Realm, and no definite news has come back yet, which can only mean that the demon chaos is extraordinary.

"Hehe, I invited Liu Bai, the Sword Cultivator from the Northern Plains!"

As Yang Jiuxiao spoke, Yan Chengfeng suddenly looked in a certain direction, only to see a grey-robed young man carrying an ancient sword walking over.

"Liu Bai!"

Yan Chengfeng's pupils sharply contracted.

Among the Disciples recruited by the Eastern Continent Holy Palace this time, there were five extremely dazzling and outstanding individuals. One of them was Liu Bai, the Sword Cultivator from the Northern Plains. He came from the Northern Plains' immortal Dao tradition, the Hidden Sword Tower, and was its successor.

At just fifty years old, he had already reached the Four-Step Saint Lord Realm, truly an incredibly powerful Young King.

The sword in his hand was incredibly sharp, his swordsmanship was exquisite, and few could rival his Sword Dao. He could even fight to a draw with Great Sect Leaders and Holy Land Masters who were Five-Step Saint Lords or Six-Step Saint Lords.

Currently, the Eastern Continent Holy Palace's standards for recruiting Disciples, in addition to assessments, include multiple other criteria.

If it's a Tianjiao in the Saint Lord Realm, a low-tier Saint Lord, their age must not exceed one hundred years.

After all, Saint Lord Realm Cultivators have a maximum lifespan of three thousand years, and being under one hundred years old is considered the younger generation.

Of course, if it's a mid-tier Saint Lord, this age can be extended by another hundred years.

And if they haven't reached the Saint Lord Realm, then their age must not exceed fifty years, which also puts them in the ranks of the younger generation.

A Four-Step Saint Lord at fifty years old is undoubtedly an exceptionally monstrous and top-tier talent, a Young King of his generation.

Liu Bai walked towards the crowd, his expression calm and composed, with a relaxed smile.

Everyone clasped their fists in return, exchanging greetings.

"Since we have Brother Liu Bai leading us, we naturally feel assured."

Yan Chengfeng also smiled. He understood that Yang Jiuxiao wasn't taking the lead; Yang Jiuxiao was just finding people to go with Liu Bai to the Northwest Sea to eliminate the demons.

"The situation in the Northwest Sea this time is very big, chaotic, and dangerous. Even the reclusive Dao Child of the Eastern Continent Holy Palace has come out, and there are quite a few old Disciples."

Liu Bai said, "But if utilized well, it's also a good Opportunity to earn a lot of Merits."

...

Xiang Yutian, one of the reclusive Dao Children of the Eastern Continent Holy Palace, had been cultivating in seclusion within the Holy Palace ever since he escaped from Immortality Mountain, until this day when he finally broke through to the Four-Step Saint Lord Realm.

"Even if I reach the Four-Step Saint Lord, I'm still not as strong as that person, not even by a fraction."

Xiang Yutian sighed bitterly. The other party was much younger than him, yet his strength had reached such a terrifying level.

Suddenly, a voice came from outside the island where he was cultivating.

Xiang Yutian got up and walked out.

"Senior Brother Xiang, are you interested in going to the Northwest Sea to investigate the demon chaos together?"

A woman in a peach-colored dress with long, slender, snow-white legs asked with a smile. This woman was also extremely delicate and beautiful, and she was also a reclusive Dao Child of the Eastern Continent Holy Palace, just like Xiang Yutian.

Of course, compared to the five monstrous talents who joined the Eastern Continent Holy Palace this time, even they seemed dim in comparison.

"Junior Sister Han, what demon chaos?"

Xiang Yutian was startled. After returning to the Holy Palace, he had been cultivating in seclusion, digesting his gains from Immortality Mountain, and was relatively cut off from outside news.

Han Xingyu smiled slightly and recounted the matter.

Xiang Yutian frowned and nodded, "Could it be that the Seal on that ancient island, which suppressed a great demon, has been broken?"

"According to the ancient history of the Holy Palace, Demon Transformation Island suppresses extremely terrifying great demons, possibly even demon lords beyond the Great Saint Realm."

Han Xingyu said, "Many Elders have already gone, so we don't need to be at the front lines. What strength do we even have?"

"However, we can also see if we can encounter some opportunities. The demon chaos in the Northwest Sea has also led to the emergence of many hidden secret Realms."

"Xu Feng and Chen Xiao are also preparing to go, Senior Brother Xiang, let's not delay and set off early."

Xiang Yutian nodded.

...

Yin Yang Holy Land!

Yin Yang Holy Son Lin Dong, who was like a transparent person, locked himself away after returning, claiming to be in seclusion.

He tried every possible way to break the slave Seal in his Soul Sea, but how difficult was it? He might not be able to do it.

He dared not tell the Elders, or the Saint Lord, or even his own Master about this matter.

Because he was enslaved by the Purple Flame Clan, once he spoke out, he would only face death, regardless of whether he had worked for the Purple Flame Clan.

And on this day, he also received news from the Purple Flame Clan.

After reading the message, Lin Dong's brows furrowed tightly.

"Is the Purple Flame Clan planning to act so soon?"

His expression was gloomy.

This was because the Purple Flame Clan intended to take advantage of the demon chaos in the Northwest Sea within the Endless Sea to severely injure the Yin Yang Holy Land.

In addition to the Eastern Continent Holy Palace sending Elders to investigate, various major forces were also not idle, which naturally included the Yin Yang Holy Land.

After all, the matter of Demon Transformation Island was of great importance. The sealed demon lords in the Saint Lord Realm were countless, and there were also some in the Great Saint Realm. If they all truly emerged, who knows how many lives would be ruined.

Regardless of whether the major forces intended to let their Disciples gain experience, or sent strong individuals to participate, or wanted to obtain some opportunities, they had all successively sent people.

Moreover, the No Return Land was also in that direction, just deeper in the vast Endless Sea. The major forces might even go to the No Return Land after resolving the demon chaos.

And the so-called Northwest Sea was the sea closest to the center of the Eastern Continent, which is where the Eastern Continent Holy Palace is located, in the northwest direction of the Eastern Continent.

"How many Saint Lord Realm experts will the Yin Yang Holy Land send? Where is the Yin Yang Saintess now?"

"How am I supposed to investigate this?"