113: Full of confidence

Outside the Wending Sect's mountain gate, the scene was now unprecedentedly clamorous.

Looking out, countless streams of light frantically flew from the horizon's edge, converging here like a hundred rivers returning to the sea.

Flying ships, war vessels, and even Cultivators' escape lights carrying their entire families were densely packed, blotting out the sky and sun.

Yushuang Palace's crystal ice luan birds, Ancient Moon Tower's moonlit treasure mirrors, the Xiao Family's flaming war chariots, Northern Darkness Mystic Palace's profound water giant kuns, Nine Heavens Sword Pavilion's myriad swords gourds... one force after another, piloting their respective flying Treasure Artifacts, headed towards the Wending Sect.

Forces like Yushuang Palace and Ancient Moon Tower were relatively fine, having not suffered attacks. Their order was still good, and they hadn't caused much panic. They had simply traveled thousands of miles in response to the Wending Sect's call.

However, most other forces were in a much more sorry state.

They seemed to have experienced something utterly terrifying. Even after entering the Wending Sect's territory, the fear on their faces was hard to dispel.

"The Old Ancestors... they're all dead..."

"They were Old Ancestors in the Supreme Realm! They couldn't even withstand a single blow!"

"The Feiyun Sect... it's just gone like that..."

"Wah..."

Lin Chen stood at a high vantage point, looking down at the chaotic scene below, his expression grave.

Ever since Chu Nansheng had spread the news, countless forces had swarmed over from the five great regions, an endless stream, with many more still on the way. They all instinctively felt that the Wending Sect, with its large gathering of people and numerous powerhouses, would be safe once they entered its grounds.

But... even with the Wending Sect's territory spanning tens of thousands of miles, accommodating so many people was still somewhat difficult.

"Why are so many people suddenly rushing to the Wending Sect like their lives depend on it?"

Lin Chen was somewhat puzzled. Did the Wending Sect really have such great appeal?

"Sect Master."

Yu Xuanji said, "That Nine Infant Demon Venerable went to the Forbidden Sea and released all thirty-six Demon Emperors sealed within. Now he's slaughtering Cultivators everywhere to refine soul blood stones..."

"These people are afraid of being killed themselves, so of course they're running to the Wending Sect."

Thirty-six Demon Emperors?

Lin Chen was stunned for a moment and asked, "How strong are they?"

"If each Demon Emperor recovers to their Peak condition, they would be at least equivalent to two or three Human Race Great Emperors of the same Realm." Yu Xuanji's face showed bitterness, but he had to admit that the Yao Race's combat power was indeed significantly stronger than the Human Race's.

With so many Demon Emperors in the Great Emperor Realm, plus the Nine Infant Demon Venerable, Lin Chen immediately felt immense pressure.

However... as more and more forces became affiliated forces of the Wending Sect, the gravity on Lin Chen's face gradually lessened.

In the end, a sudden look of joy appeared on his face.

[Ding!]

[Congratulations, Host, for successfully subduing an affiliated force — Biyan Mansion!]

[Reward obtained: sect prestige points × 8,000]

[Your current sect prestige points are: 3,000,067 points]

"Enough!"

Lin Chen's heart settled. He immediately issued an order: "Exchange for the [Peak Earth Immortal Cultivation Experience Card (1 Day)]!"

[Requires consumption of 3,000,000 sect prestige points. Confirm exchange?]

"Confirm!"

Lin Chen didn't hesitate.

[Ding!]

[Exchange successful. 3,000,000 sect prestige points deducted.]

[Congratulations, Host. Obtained Peak Earth Immortal Cultivation Experience Card (1 Day) × 1]

"Whew—"

Lin Chen looked at the card quietly placed within the System space, his heart finally settling in his stomach. An unconscious smile appeared on his face.

Yu Xuanji asked in surprise, "Sect Master, don't you feel any pressure?"

He was puzzled. In such a situation, Lin Chen could still smile.

"What pressure? He's just a clown jumping around. This Sect Master can eliminate him with a flick of the wrist."

"Really?"

"Naturally!"

"Uh..."

Yu Xuanji fell into contemplation.

He had witnessed Lin Chen's heaven-defying methods. If anyone else said such words, Yu Xuanji definitely wouldn't believe them. But since it was Lin Chen who said it... "I hope so!"

Yu Xuanji sighed inwardly.

On the other side, the people from Yushuang Palace and Ancient Moon Tower looked towards Lin Chen's direction, their eyes filled with worry.

"Can the Wending Sect... really hold them off?" Baili Wendao's voice was dry, so low it was almost inaudible.

Not far away, Jiang Xue stared blankly at Lin Chen, lost in thought.

"Master..."

Just as Jiang Xue was about to speak, Nangong Ping spoke first, "Since we're here, we should accept it. If even the Wending Sect can't stop the Nine Infant Demon Venerable's advance, then the Cangxuan Realm is completely finished. No more talk, let's go in first."

"Mm!"

Jiang Xue nodded heavily and followed Yushuang Palace into the Wending Sect...

Cangxuan Realm, Western Region.

The once mighty Sha Hai Ancient Kingdom, which dominated a region, had already become history.

The palace complex that once stood upon the sea of sand was now only broken walls and ruins, soaked in solidified dark red blood-ice.

The soaring resentment and pure Soul Power had not yet dissipated. They were forcibly extracted by a grand formation, condensing in the air into several dark red, nearly black soul blood stones that pulsed like hearts.

The Nine Infant Demon Venerable's ten-thousand-zhang demonic body stood in the center of the ruins. Its nine ferocious bird heads tilted back, swallowing and spitting, sucking in all the soul blood stones.

The oppressive aura emanating from its body had reached its Peak. Space continuously collapsed and repaired itself around it in a cycle, as if this piece of heaven and earth could no longer contain its existence.

The Heavenly Dao sensed the threat. Thunderclouds gathered densely in the sky, and streaks of crimson lightning boldly struck down!

"Boom!"

This terrifying power far surpassed even that of a Great Emperor Realm Cultivator Undergoing Tribulation.

But... the Nine Infant Demon Venerable merely waved its hand casually and shattered these terrifying crimson bolts. Seeing it could do nothing to him, the Heavenly Dao could only helplessly disperse in the end.

"Hehehe..."

"Just the Heavenly Dao of a Small World. Before this venerable one, it's merely nourishment."

"Once this venerable one reaches the Peak Earth Immortal stage, I can begin devouring the heavenly dao origin!"

The Nine Infant Demon Venerable laughed wildly and arrogantly, its voice hoarse and extremely unpleasant.

"Demon Ancestor Lord, the Northern Region... has been swept clean."

The Black Prison Demon Emperor prostrated on the ground, his voice filled with fanaticism and awe: "But... the people have fled... Across the five great regions, nine out of ten houses are empty. All living beings with even a bit of cultivation seem to have received the news. They have all swarmed to the same place—"

"Where?"

"The Wending Sect!" A Demon Emperor whose body flowed with poisonous liquid took over the conversation:

"I refined several remnant souls. From their memories, I learned that almost all Sects and forces have gathered at a Sect called the Wending Sect in the Eastern Region. It's like a... huge treasure trove of blood food!"

"Good, good, good!"

The Nine Infant Demon Venerable laughed instead of getting angry: "Perfect. I'll use the souls of all of them to refine the final batch of supreme-grade soul blood stones to help this venerable one Breakthrough to the Peak Earth Immortal stage!"

"This venerable one wants to see if gathering together can stop me?"

"Children, follow this venerable one! Let's go!"

With that, the Nine Infant Demon Venerable was the first to flap its wings, crushing through space and time at a speed that surpassed them, heading towards the direction of the Wending Sect!

Behind it, thirty-six Demon Emperors, who had fully recovered to their Peak state, roared in unison!

Their Demonic Qi merged into one, transforming into a tangible, ink-green demonic cloud that blotted out the sky and sun.

The Black Prison Demon Emperor's scales shimmered with anquiet light, the Ten Thousand Poison Vine Emperor's poisonous miasma spread everywhere, the Nine-Headed Lion Emperor's Evil Qi soared to the heavens... Each was a once-feared existence from ancient times. Now, with their strength fully restored, the army they formed was enough to annihilate any past era in an instant!

The demonic cloud churned. Wherever it passed, mountains and rivers changed color, plants withered, and the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi was polluted and devoured, as if doomsday had arrived.

"Ah, this..."

Huyan Bao stood dumbfounded in place.

The course of events had far exceeded his expectations. Originally, he had willingly become the Nine Infant Demon Venerable's servant just to cling to life. But now... the Nine Infant Demon Venerable and so many Demon Emperors had restored their strength because of the soul blood stones he had refined.

Next, it went without saying that the Human Race in the Cangxuan Realm would surely be exterminated.

Completely reduced to a paradise for the Yao Race.

"...I, I just wanted to survive!"

"I'm not wrong!"

Huyan Bao muttered to himself, desperately finding excuses for himself.

After a long time, two clear tears streamed from the corners of his eyes.

Gritting his teeth, he still followed after them.