The obsession is so deep that it has almost become a demon in my heart.

On this day, Yin Hao soared into the sky from the Domain Lords Mansion, fuming with rage, and headed straight for the Floating Pagoda Sect.

Before long, he arrived above the Futu Hall airship.

"Ancestor Gu Yan, get out here!"

A furious roar echoed through the sky.

It was like the sound of heaven vibrating.

The cultivation base, unique to the Great Saint Realm's Eighth Heaven, caused the world to change color, the void to tremble, and countless thunderbolts to roll.

The powerful pressure made many people look on in shock.

Someone was moved: "What happened?"

"Could it be that internal strife has broken out among the Great Saints of our human race?"

Countless people felt their scalps tingle, suffocated by the immense pressure.

Someone murmured, with a look of worry in his eyes: "Among the human race, there are only three Great Saints. If internal strife breaks out among them, it would truly be a great disaster for the human race."

While countless people were discussing, their minds in a turmoil, and even constantly praying that the conflict among the Great Saints was just a misunderstanding, a gentle voice, like jade, came from the airship.

"I wonder what Brother Gu did to make Brother Yin so angry."

"You tell me, and I'll mediate for you."

Upon hearing this, Yin Hao's anger intensified threefold.

He was all too familiar with this voice.

It was none other than Old Ancestor Fang Quan, the Old Ancestor of Ten Thousand Saints Gate!

"Old Fang, so you're here too."

"I was planning to look for you later, but now it's perfect; it saves me another trip."

As Yin Hao spoke, he transformed into a streak of light and arrived on the airship, following the source of the voice, finally appearing before a green mountain with a flowing waterfall.

He looked at Ancestor Gu Yan and Old Ancestor Fang Quan in the pavilion!

His fists clenched, making cracking sounds, and the terrifying qi and blood within him surged like a rushing dragon.

"Aren't you going to give me an explanation?"

In the pavilion, Ancestor Gu Yan and Old Ancestor Fang Quan looked at the furious Yin Hao and exchanged glances.

For a moment, they didn't know what to say.

Finally, Old Ancestor Fang Quan gave a wry smile and said, "Brother Yin, what kind of explanation do you want us to give you?"

Yin Hao's brows furrowed deeply, his eyes almost spitting fire, and he gritted his teeth, saying, "Why did you interfere with my Lord's inauguration ceremony out of nowhere?"

"If you don't give me an explanation today, don't blame me for being ruthless."

Upon hearing this, Ancestor Gu Yan and Old Ancestor Fang Quan both fell silent.

Although they knew that this matter would likely cause Yin Hao discomfort, they didn't expect the consequences to be so severe as to lead to a complete breakdown of relations.

The few of them had known each other for countless tens of thousands of years and understood each other best. They had no doubt that if they didn't give him an explanation today, their friendship of countless tens of thousands of years might truly come to an abrupt end.

Old Ancestor Fang Quan sighed and said earnestly, "We know that this matter was indeed something we did improperly."

"Here, Brother Gu and I apologize to Brother Yin first!"

As he spoke, the two stood up and cupped their hands towards Yin Hao, as a form of apology.

Then Old Ancestor Fang Quan continued, "However, we did this entirely for the sake of our human race, and we ask Brother Yin for his understanding!"

However, this reason could not quell Yin Hao's anger at all.

"I was merely holding an inauguration ceremony for my Lord as Domain Lord. What does that have to do with the human race?"

"Old Fang, I know you harbor ill will towards my Lord, and I won't force you. I won't insist that you attend the inauguration ceremony!"

"But if you don't attend and also prevent others from attending, isn't that a bit too much?"

Ancestor Gu Yan gave a wry smile and said, "Brother Yin, please calm down!"

"It's not that we intentionally prevented others from attending this Domain Lord's inauguration ceremony."

"It's just that we truly don't want the Domain Lord to reignite the tragedy of conflict between the human and demon races!"

As these words left his mouth, a deathly silence filled the air.

Yin Hao stared intently at the two, his chest heaving as if a furnace was burning within him.

He exhaled heavily, his face grim, and said, "Do you really think that if the human race doesn't counterattack, the demon race won't invade?"

Old Ancestor Fang Quan was silent for a moment before saying, "At least, if the demon race invades, the casualties of the passively defending side can be controlled within an acceptable range."

Upon hearing this, Yin Hao's eyes instantly turned red.

He opened his mouth, wanting to say something.

But when he thought of the losses that Han Paopao, the former Domain Lord he had fully supported, had brought to the human race, he instantly became unable to refute.

In the end, he turned away helplessly.

His voice was no longer angry, only indifferent: "You weren't like this before. I always thought that our human race was united in dealing with the demon race. This point would not change because of anything, nor would it change with the passage of time."

"But now it seems I was wrong!"

"We are, after all, not on the same path."

At this point, he looked up at the sky, a hint of sadness in his eyes: "Well, everyone has their own pursuits. Since the two of you have made your choice, I will not force you."

"However!"

His tone suddenly shifted, his voice instantly becoming impassioned: "Without you, I believe that under the leadership of the Domain Lord, my Tianxuan Sect will one day resolve the disaster of the demon race!"

"Furthermore, this time, I can overlook your actions."

"But there can be no second time!"

"If I discover you secretly targeting my Lord again, don't blame me for disregarding our past friendship!"

Ancestor Gu Yan and Old Ancestor Fang Quan watched Yin Hao's retreating back.

Both of them shook their heads with a wry smile.

Old Ancestor Fang Quan murmured, "Brother Yin's temper is as fiery as ever."

"I truly fear that his stubbornness will one day lead him to suffer a great loss!"

Ancestor Gu Yan, however, was somewhat lost in thought.

After a moment of hesitation, a hint of doubt flashed across his face: "Brother Fang, do you think that the newly appointed Domain Lord can truly resolve the disaster of the demon race?"

Old Ancestor Fang Quan looked at Ancestor Gu Yan with some surprise.

"Brother Yin's obsession is deep, almost becoming a heart demon."

"It's not surprising for him to have such a thought!"

"How can even you still harbor such a naive fantasy?"

"Could it be that the previous lessons weren't tragic enough?"

Upon hearing this, Ancestor Gu Yan sighed inwardly, regretting his thought!

Thinking of the painful lessons from previous failures, he reaffirmed his conviction.

Yes!

A problem that countless previous Domain Lords failed to solve, why should this current Domain Lord be able to solve it?

This was simply an unrealistic fantasy.

...

The news that the Domain Lord's inauguration ceremony was about to begin swept through the entire Eastern Continent of the human race like a spring breeze.

Unfortunately, there were very few who responded.

In the Southern Wilderness, the leaders of the eight Saint-level forces, led by Zhao Feng, the Sect Master of Blade Saint Sect, gathered together.

Next to him, Liu Jianbai, the Sect Master of Jian Sheng Zong, said in a deep voice, "The Domain Lord's inauguration ceremony is imminent, but I've heard that not many people are willing to go. It seems that people from Floating Pagoda Sect and Ten Thousand Saints Gate are secretly fanning the flames behind this."

Upon hearing this, everyone's thoughts churned.

Someone frowned and said, "It seems the Domain Lord's situation isn't looking good!"

"No matter what, the Domain Lord has shown us immense kindness. At a time like this, we absolutely cannot back down."

"That's right!"

"Others may not go, but we cannot fail to go!"

Someone worried, "But... but if Floating Pagoda Sect and the Domain Lord truly become adversaries, how should we position ourselves?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere instantly became solemn.

Floating Pagoda Sect and Ten Thousand Saints Gate were absolutely two insurmountable mountains for them.

They were two colossal existences.

If they truly stood on opposing sides with these two major forces, their fate was unimaginable.

At this moment, Zhao Feng of Blade Saint Sect, who had been silent, spoke.

"I only know one thing: without the Domain Lord, the Southern Region would surely suffer a great disaster. All of us old fellows, every single one of us, might not even be able to stand here right now."

"If the situation truly reaches that point, then it will be a way to repay the Domain Lord's kindness!"

These words undoubtedly served as a final decision.

Just like that, the Eight Saints of the Southern Wilderness became the first group to respond and attend the Domain Lord's inauguration ceremony.