The Aurora Domain is in turmoil! The Demon Race is pressing in?!

Outside the Royal Capital of the Ancient Spirit Dynasty, in a quiet, secluded mountain forest.

After casually setting up a Restriction to block Divine Sense probing, Lin Mo skillfully contacted the System and got in touch with Lin Xiyue, who was far away on Blue Star.

After simply announcing that “new goods have arrived,”

He didn't hesitate and immediately activated the contract function of the [Hongmeng Dao Favor] on Ji Lingxue, who looked slightly anxious but mostly expectant.

Buzz!

A familiar golden pillar of light descended from the sky.

A moment later, as the light dissipated, this Eldest Princess Your Highness, who had just been relieved of the heavy duty of Overseeing the Nation, completely vanished from this world.

By now, seven of the eight slots Lin Mo possessed had been used, leaving only the last one as a backup.

“Phew... done.”

Lin Mo looked at the empty space before him, rubbing his chin thoughtfully.

“Hmm, sending her over was the right choice.”

“Lingxue is, after all, the Eldest Princess of the Ancient Spirit Dynasty. Having been immersed in it since childhood, she is extremely familiar with the structure and operation of a Dynasty.”

“As for Great Xia, although they have the guidance of the Imperial Canon, they are still crossing the river by feeling for stones, completely clueless about how to establish a true Immortal Cultivation Destiny Dynasty.”

“This move is like sending Great Xia a 'Destiny Dynasty Consultant' who is perfectly suited for the job!”

“Presumably, with Lingxue's assistance, Great Xia's transition toward becoming an Immortal Cultivation Destiny Dynasty will certainly be smoother, avoiding many detours.”

The more Lin Mo thought about it, the more brilliant he felt this move was.

Compared to Li Fan and Sikong Yang,

Ji Lingxue, a talent who understands the workings of a Xuanhuan Dynasty,

possesses even higher strategic value for Great Xia, which urgently needs to transition at this stage!

“Alright, all the burdens have been shaken off!”

“Feeling light and free!”

“Now I can finally run away overnight... oh wait, I mean start my journey!”

Lin Mo stretched, feeling more relaxed than ever.

He flipped his wrist, and the map Sikong Yang had given him earlier appeared in his hand.

His Divine Sense swept over it, and the geographical environment surrounding the Canglin Domain instantly became clear.

“The Aurora Domain... hmm, it's in this direction.”

“There is a branch of the Wanyu Merchant Alliance there. Only by going there can I board a Cross-Domain Flying Boat and head to the Yanyang Holy Land.”

After confirming the direction, Lin Mo put away the map.

The next moment, he didn't hesitate anymore.

Void Sword Intent surged, and he lightly drew a line in front of him with his fingertip.

Sizzle!

A dark Spatial Rift opened immediately.

Lin Mo stepped in, his figure instantly submerging into the Void Realm Turbulence, rushing toward the Aurora Domain... Shengyang Prefecture is vast and boundless.

It governs a total of one hundred and ninety-two Great Domains, scattered like stars on a chessboard.

Among these Great Domains, there naturally exists a strict hierarchy of Rank and strength.

The Canglin Domain, which Lin Mo came from, is located in a remote area with thin Spiritual Qi and scarce resources.

Among these 192 domains, it is practically at the bottom, even being jokingly called the “Barren Land” by Cultivators from many Great Domains.

But in the Aurora Domain next door, the situation is completely different!

The Aurora Domain's overall strength is firmly ranked in the top fifty among the 192 domains in the entire Shengyang Prefecture—it is a truly Powerful Domain!

The Spiritual Qi concentration here is dozens of times higher than in the Canglin Domain; Golden Cores are as common as dogs, and Nascent Souls walk everywhere.

Even Spirit Transformation Realm Mighty Figures are not just legends here.

The reason the Aurora Domain is so prosperous and strong, besides its abundant resources, is more importantly because... it is one of the “Portals” of Shengyang Prefecture!

The Aurora Domain is located on the edge of Shengyang Prefecture, and outside its periphery lies the legendary “Savage Ancient Land,” fraught with endless danger, peril, and chaos.

It is a paradise for Yao Beasts, a gathering place for chaotic Laws, and a hideout for countless desperadoes and Evil Path Demon Cultivators.

Therefore, the Aurora Domain naturally shoulders the heavy responsibility of “guarding the frontier and resisting external enemies”!

Precisely because it bears such a heavy responsibility, the Dominator of Shengyang Prefecture—the Yanyang Holy Land—allocates vast resources to the Aurora Domain, even sending Powerful Experts to guard it, making it impregnable.

Normally, although the Aurora Domain occasionally suffers harassment from Savage Yao Beasts or raids by Evil Path Cultivators,

relying on its powerful Heritage and the protection of numerous Powerful Experts, these minor skirmishes cannot shake its Foundation.

This place has always been regarded as one of the safest and most prosperous Frontier Great Domains in Shengyang Prefecture.

However... no one anticipated this!

Just in the past few days, this prosperous Great Domain unexpectedly encountered a terrifying crisis that could be called a Catastrophic Disaster!

...On the border of the Aurora Domain, at Zhenyuan Pass.

This was originally the most Magnificent Pass in the Aurora Domain. Its walls reached a thousand zhang high, entirely cast from Obsidian Profound Stone, inscribed with countless Killing Formations, and known as the “Impenetrable Bulwark.”

But now, the sky above this Magnificent Pass is shrouded by endless, rolling Devilish Qi!

Wooo—wooo—!

The mournful sound of War Horns echoed throughout heaven and earth.

Looking out, on the wasteland outside the pass, dense, hideous creatures resembling a black tide were frantically assaulting the light barrier of the City Protecting Grand Formation.

Some of them had wings, blotting out the sky!

Some were clad in heavy armor, possessing boundless strength!

Others were driving Battle Chariots radiating sinister Devilish Qi, crashing wildly through the Ranks.

They were neither Yao Beasts nor Human Race Cultivators.

They were—the Demon Race!

“Hold the line! Hold the line, damn it!!”

“Where are the Formation Masters?! Quickly repair the breaches!!”

“Send Sound Transmission Talismans immediately!! Zhenyuan Pass is under full-scale invasion by the Demon Race army! Requesting reinforcements!!”

On the city walls, the sounds of fighting, roaring, and screaming merged into a cacophony.

Countless Cultivators fought valiantly, bathed in blood, but this Demon Race army had arrived too suddenly and too fiercely!

They seemed to appear out of thin air, tearing through the defenses and laying siege to the city!

This was a long-planned surprise attack!

It was also a Catastrophe capable of plunging the entire Aurora Domain into misery and suffering!

While all this was happening,

Lin Mo, who knew nothing of this, was happily traveling through the Void Realm Turbulence.

He joyfully thought he was just going to the neighboring big city to catch a boat, take a trip, and start a new adventure.

Little did he know.

The step he took was not leading him to some prosperous Transportation Hub at all.

But rather, a Bloody Battlefield being swallowed by the fires of war and Devilish Qi!