Fighting on multiple fronts, all of them blossoming.
This was the best description of the Spirit Huan Sect's current situation.
The Demons of the Ceaseless Region were stronger than the humans of the Central Spirit Region to begin with. Now that they were fighting on purpose, how could they not emerge victorious?
There was.
Because some people couldn't be judged with common sense.
Night enveloped the Yi River.
The Yi River was the largest river in the Central Spirit Region's Yanmen Province, a tributary of the Great Clear River.
Frost descended from the sky, and cold air rose from the surface of the Yi River, enveloping the sky above the river in clouds and mist, making it seem like a fairyland.
There was a cluster of buildings next to the Yi River, made up of more than ten pavilions. There weren't many people here.
However, no one dared to look down on this place.
This place was called the Yi River Platform, and it was one of the Eastern Region's Sword Sect's garrisons in the Central Spirit Region.
At the same time, it was the location of the Sword Sect's inter-region transportation formation.
The Sword Sect was never a sect that could be judged by its numbers.
Their strength was determined by their names and the swords in their hands.
More than twenty people were currently gathered in one of the pavilions on the Yi River Platform.
The person in the center was a middle-aged cultivator dressed in green, and his every movement exuded a strange aura.
He was the Sword Sect's Haoran Peak Master, Sword Master Taibai.
Even though he was the oldest person in the Sword Sect after adding up the age of his three lives, he was still incomparably young in his third life.
This could be seen from his mental state and appearance.
Sword Master Taibai was one of the Sword Sect's seven Peak Masters. However, his current cultivation at the seventh level was far from the other six Peak Masters. He was far from being worthy of the position of Peak Master.
It was also because of this that the other six Peak Masters were guarding the Jade Gate Pass. Only Sword Master Taibai was either alone in the Sword Sect or roaming about.
This time, the Demons' army was approaching the Jade Gate Pass. The Sword Sect's six Peak Masters were all nervously preparing for battle, not daring to rashly leave the Jade Gate Pass.
However, after the Water Moon Observatory's Temple Master passed on the information from her investigation to Xia Daoyun, Xia Daoyun just happened to regard this so-called Spirit Huan Sect traitor with great importance.
Even though she was keenly aware that the matter with the Spirit Huan Sect wasn't as simple as it seemed, when she thought about it more deeply, it was more likely due to the protective nature of a woman, which made Xia Daoyun feel especially resentful towards the Spirit Huan Sect traitor who had almost taken her first disciple's life.
She couldn't immediately leave, but she still had to kill him. Xia Daoyun was extremely conflicted at first.
Until the Taibai Sword Master heard the news and volunteered himself.
In the beginning, Xia Daoyun didn't approve of it. After all, no matter how limitless Peak Lord Hao Ran's future was, he was still only a Realm Seven cultivator. How could he possibly be able to kill all of the Spirit Huan Sect's Realm Eight cultivators?
However, he didn't know what Sword Master Taibai had said to Xia Daoyun afterwards, but Xia Daoyun actually relaxed and gave this mission to him.
Compared to the secretive way in which the Da Xia Kingdom and the Tianji Temple set up an ambush for the Spirit Huan Sect, the Sword Sect appeared to be incomparably bold.
It wasn't that he didn't care.
Instead, it was the confidence that belonged solely to the cultivators of the Sword Sect.
In my Sword Sect, there's absolutely no such thing as betrayal or leaking information.
Therefore, the Taibai Sword Master did not deliberately hide his whereabouts among the practitioners of the Sword Faction.
This was also one of the benefits of having fewer people.
When the forest was large, there were no birds.
However, up until now, the Sword Sect only had around three thousand people, and they were all sword cultivators who followed their hearts the most.
Betrayal and collusion had always been an extremely foreign term to the Sword Sect.
"Peak Lord Hao Ran," Within the pavilion, the sword cultivator called Bei Pu asked with an anxious expression. "What should we do now?"
Peak Lord Hao Ran, also known as Taibai Sword Master, held an urgent message from Longcheng Pass in his left hand, his expression slightly cold.
"The Spirit Huan Sect aided the Demons. The Bright Moon Formation has fallen into their hands, and Longcheng Pass has fallen!"
This was the specific content of the urgent message.
Every single word carried the weight of a thousand catties, and it made one dizzy.
This urgent message had already been sent from Longcheng Pass to the desks of the leaders of the top forces in the Central Spirit Region.
Because Yi Shui was closer to Longcheng Pass, their Sword Sect's Yi Shui Platform was one of the first powers to receive this urgent message.
At least, they received the news much earlier than Black Cloud Mountain, which was millions of miles away.
However, what really made the Taibai Sword Master angry and worried was actually a spiritual letter in his right hand.
"The four rulers of the Spirit Huan Sect and all the high-level practitioners are Demons. In the bloody battle, I will die for them. I leave the rest to you."
It was signed by Daoist Master Dawning Star.
This was a spiritual letter that Daoist Master Dawning Star tried his best to send out after learning the truth about the Spirit Huan Sect through his own means.
Daoist Master Dawning Star chose to send this spiritual letter to the Sword Sect's Yi Shui Platform.
This did not mean that the Sword Sect was definitely the best choice.
However, the Sword Sect was definitely not the wrong choice.
This was enough.
At this moment, the pavilion was deathly silent.
Everyone's expression was very ugly.
Everyone understood the seriousness of these two matters.
The Taibai Sword Master, who used to be the most gentle, no longer had a smile on his face. He showed the dignity and calmness that a peak master should have.
"The three of you go together and immediately bring these two spiritual letters back to the Eastern Region and pass them on to the Sect Master." The Taibai Sword Master looked at the dark night outside the pavilion and then turned his gaze back. He pointed at the three sword practitioners, including Beipu, and said, "The reinforcements can't be delayed for even a moment."
According to the current situation, the reinforcements of the Human Clan would arrive at the Central Spirit Region every minute. Countless humans would die in the Central Spirit Region.
Beipu was slightly startled. "What about you, Peak Master?"
"Since the higher-ups of the Spirit Huan Sect are all Demons, the Temple Master of the Water Moon Temple said that the Spirit Huan Sect intends to seize the Inter-region Teleportation Formation. It is not the intention of one or two people, but the intention of an entire clan," the Taibai Sword Master said.
"The situation is even more clear. The Demons want to seize the Inter-region Teleportation Formation because they want to isolate the Central Spirit Region so that they have enough time to slowly devour this region."
"Without a doubt, the people they have mobilized this time to seize the formation are definitely not as strong as what the investigation shows. Instead, they will be several times stronger to ensure that nothing goes wrong."
"If I am not mistaken, the other Inter-region Teleportation Formations in the Central Spirit Region should already be less than a tenth of them left. It is even possible that all of them have been wiped out.
In that case, our Sword Sect's Inter-region Teleportation Formation might very well be the last one left in the Central Spirit Region. It is a vital path, and we cannot afford to lose it. "
The Taibai Sword Master said powerfully, "The remaining people and I will stay behind and defend Yi Shui until the reinforcements arrive."
Beipu and the other sword practitioners all nodded when they heard this. However, they still felt that something wasn't right. Only after a while did they realize what was going on.
"But, Peak Master, you are only at Realm Seven right now. If you stay behind and defend this place … isn't that a bit too dangerous?" Beipu said with a frown.
The Taibai Sword Master shook his head with a smile. "I forgot to tell you all that I already broke through to Realm Eight a few days ago."
If he hadn't broken through to Realm Eight, how could Xia Daoyun have been so assured in handing this mission to him?
"But …" Beipu still didn't feel at ease.
Even if he had broken through to Realm Eight, he had only just reached Realm Eight.
The Taibai Sword Master smiled and said, "My Realm Eight is quite different from your Realm Eight."
"I am invincible at Realm Seven, but at Realm Eight, ordinary Realm Eights won't be able to kill me." His tone was very calm, but it was filled with great confidence.
"You should know that you are our Sword Sect's Peak Master. If they see you, they will definitely try to kill you." Beipu had already determined that the Taibai Sword Master had just reached Realm Eight. No matter how powerful he was, his battle prowess wouldn't surpass the Tribulation Realm at most. He immediately tried to dissuade him.
"Of course I know." The Taibai Sword Master nodded.
"The people the Spirit Huan Sect will send this time will be terrifying. They might even send out Realm Nines …"
"You all know that once I reach Realm Eight, I will be very powerful. However, none of you actually know just how powerful I will be."
Everyone present fell silent.
They were all high-level cultivators of the Sword Sect, and one of them was even a Fourth Tribulation Realm cultivator. Thus, they all had some understanding of the Taibai Sword Master's background.
Thinking about it carefully, the Taibai Sword Master's words made sense.
Although he had just reached Realm Eight, this was actually his third time reaching the Tribulation Transcendence Realm.
Who knew what kind of foundation such a person would have and what kind of power he would unleash?
A Realm Eight cultivator who had three Realm Eights would be very different from other Realm Eights, right?
Military intelligence was of utmost importance. Beipu finally stopped talking. He and the other two brought two urgent messages and left the Central Spirit Region through the Inter-domain Teleportation Formation overnight to send the information to Jade Gate Pass.
…
Not long after the three sword cultivators left the Central Spirit Region, the Taibai Sword Master slowly stood up and leaned against the railing. He looked at the night sky outside the window, deep in thought.
A moment later, a glimmer of light appeared on the horizon.
The Taibai Sword Master looked at the glimmer and narrowed his eyes.
"It's here," he said.
The other sword cultivators behind him were shocked when they heard that. They quickly released their divine senses to investigate, but they didn't find anything. Their faces were filled with confusion.
The Taibai Sword Master didn't explain further. He just quietly looked at the Yi Shui outside the window, which was still oozing cold air.
Two breaths later.
A thunderous voice suddenly resounded from the horizon.
The airflow began to surge, and the cold air became chaotic.
In the sky, a gigantic demonic spider appeared, crushing the forest and shattering the sky.
The Demon Spider was as large as a mountain. Its entire body was dark green, and the spider hair all over its body shone with cold light. It looked more like a spider spear, shining with bloodlust.
Dozens of figures could be seen on the Demon Spider's body in the glimmer of light.
One of the figures on the spider looked at the dozen or so pavilions below and said coldly,
"Sword Sect's Yi Shui Platform?"
His voice was like rolling thunder, causing the void to tremble.
"Today, I'll make your Yi Shui Platform shatter with a single touch."
"For the sake of the twenty cultivators on the Sword Sect's Yi Shui Platform, the Spirit Huan Sect's Sect Master Zhuzhao actually came in person. She really thinks highly of our Sword Sect."
The Taibai Sword Master's voice was colder than the cold air in the Yi Shui. He spoke word by word, breaking the wind and exploding in front of the Demon Spider.
After that, a figure walked out from the pavilion and walked step by step through the air.
After a while, the Taibai Sword Master and the Demon Spider looked at each other.
He stared at the old man in purple and gold standing on the Demon Spider.
It was Sect Master Zhuzhao.
The three Sect Masters of the Spirit Huan Sect were Zhuzhao, Taiyin, and Changgeng.
Sect Master Zhuzhao was the leader, and his strength had reached the Ninth Level.
Although he was only at the First Level, he was still at the Ninth Level.
This time, in order to destroy the Sword Sect's Yi Shui Platform, the Spirit Huan Sect had sent Sect Master Zhuzhao.
"Eh? Taibai Sword Master? " Sect Master Zhuzhao could not help but be shocked when he saw Taibai Sword Master appear. Obviously, he could not figure out why he would appear here at this moment.
However, Sect Master Zhuzhao, who was still immersed in the joy of finally seeing a change in the situation, did not have much time to think about these meaningless things.
He said concisely, "The other six Peak Masters of the Sword Sect are very strong. I'm indeed no match for them, but Peak Master Haoran, you're no match for me either."
There was not much emotion in Sect Master Zhuzhao's tone. There was no mockery or disdain. He was just stating the facts calmly.
Taibai Sword Master did not respond. He just stood in the void and stretched out his right hand.
A black sword appeared with a clang, and he held it tightly in his hand.
Taibai Sword.
The tip of the sword was pointed at Sect Master Zhuzhao. The meaning was self-evident.
Taibai Sword Master was very calm. He looked at Sect Master Zhuzhao calmly.
Sect Master Zhuzhao saw this scene and shouted, "Don't attack first. Let me deal with him!" A strong fighting spirit and a terrifying murderous aura ignited on his body.
"A mere Eighth Level dares to act like this!"
Then, he moved. He let out a long roar, and the shock caused the cold air to surge.
"Golden Roc Technique!"
Sect Master Zhuzhao used his ultimate technique right away. It was also one of the Ten Primordial Ferocious Techniques, the Golden Roc Technique.
Golden light blazed all over his body, releasing an incomparably dazzling brilliance. Thousands of terrifying golden divine rays shot out like flying knives.
His murderous aura surged into the sky, causing the pavilions on the ground to begin to collapse. Smoke and dust rose in all directions. It was obvious how strong the pressure was.
The golden divine rays transformed into a golden sea, drowning everything like a storm. It swept forward in an attempt to destroy all obstacles and release a mighty divine might.
This was one of the Ten Primordial Ferocious Techniques that Sect Master Zhuzhao cultivated using his pet beast, the Golden Roc. It was extremely powerful.
"What should we do?"
Every divine ray was like a torrential flood. It was extremely terrifying, causing the other Sword Sect sword cultivators who were watching the battle to feel a chill from head to toe.
Ninth Level was just too powerful.
It wasn't that Sword Sect sword cultivators couldn't cross realms to defeat Ninth Level cultivators. However, they had to transcend the 59 Heavenly Tribulations and reach the Fifth Tribulation realm at the very least.
On the other side.
Taibai Sword Master's clothes fluttered. He calmly faced the countless divine rays and took a step forward.
With this step, the Taibai Sword in his hand trembled slightly. The void around him also underwent some inaudible changes.
Sect Master Zhuzhao knew that Taibai Sword Master had already taken action. He raised his left eyebrow slightly.
In the next moment, the golden divine rays that filled the sky completely drowned Taibai Sword Master. The void seemed to be about to be shattered, let alone a sword cultivator's body.
However, Sect Master Zhuzhao didn't think that he had won.
This was because Taibai Sword Master's expression was too calm. It gave him a bad feeling.
As expected.
Moments later, a faint figure suddenly appeared in front of Sect Master Zhuzhao.
It was Taibai Sword Master.
He passed through the divine rays that filled the sky unscathed.
Furthermore, the Taibai Sword in Taibai Sword Master's hand was surrounded by an unimaginably terrifying fluctuation.
The black sword slashed down from the sky.
"Good timing." Although Sect Master Zhuzhao was shocked, he didn't panic. He laughed loudly as a golden Roc appeared between his eyebrows. A huge Heavenly Roc appeared behind him. Golden light shot into the sky. Its cold eyes were terrifying. It was like a ferocious god with monstrous killing intent.
The Heavenly Roc moved with Sect Master Zhuzhao.
"Kill!" Sect Master Zhuzhao roared angrily. Golden light shone from his claws as he grabbed at Taibai Sword Master. The Heavenly Roc behind him also moved. Its golden claws were about to tear the world apart.
Clang!
The Taibai Sword collided with the Heavenly Roc's golden claws, producing a deafening sound.
The spectators all frowned when they heard the sound waves.
Bang!
Both of them retreated backwards.
However, Taibai Sword Master retreated more than 200 feet, while Sect Master Zhuzhao only took one step back.
"He's really at the First Tribulation realm." Sect Master Zhuzhao became more relaxed. He looked at the tear that had just appeared on Taibai Sword Master's green robe. Blood was seeping out, dyeing his robe red.
He couldn't help but grin. "The Righteous Aura is very strong, but you're not."
The reason why the Taibai Sword Master was able to escape from the sea of golden divine light unscathed and even exchange a blow with the Zhu Zhao sect master despite his cultivation at the eighth stage was because of the Righteous Qi and the Righteous Law Domain.
When Ji Chuan introduced the Sword Sect to Lu Qingshan, he said that among the seven peak masters of the Sword Sect, only his master, Peak Master Haoran, didn't cultivate the Slaughter Sword Intent.
It was extremely rare among sword cultivators.
However, it wasn't because Peak Master Haoran didn't know how to kill or didn't like killing.
It was because Taibai Sword Master didn't have any killing intent.
He only had the Righteous Aura.
It was unique to Taibai Sword Master. No one else had cultivated the Righteous Aura.
The Righteous Aura was Taibai Sword Master's Sword Dao of Three Lives.
"Your cultivation is too much weaker than mine," said Sect Master Zhuzhao calmly with the joy of victory in his hands.
The First Tribulation realm and the First Tribulation realm.
There was a gap of one realm between them.
Taibai Sword Master said thoughtfully, "You're right. My cultivation is indeed too weak."
Sect Master Zhuzhao said, "You've just entered the Righteous Law Domain, but you can already block several of my attacks. You're already extraordinary.
If my Spirit Huan Sect was a little arrogant and only sent Righteous Law Domain cultivators to cause trouble for your Sword Sect's Water Changing Platform, I'm afraid we'd be in big trouble this time.
However, we have enough manpower, so the cultivators we sent to attack your Six Major Daoist Sects' Teleportation Formation were all Righteous Law Domain cultivators.
From this point of view, the opportunity is still given to those who are prepared. Heaven has destined that Zhongling will be destroyed this time. "
"Zhongling won't be destroyed because I'm here. My Sword Sect is here." Taibai Sword Master shook his head.
His expression became solemn, and he said seriously, "Although my cultivation is a little weaker than yours, it's not a big problem. Can't we just talk about cultivation?"
After saying this, he took a step forward.
"What does Heaven's destiny have to do with us sword cultivators? We sword cultivators don't even conform to Heaven's Law! "
The moment his voice fell, the wind and rain between heaven and earth were dark, and lightning flashed and thunder rumbled.
In a moment, the Twenty-Nine Heavenly Tribulations arrived.
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