Chapter 497: The Phantom Black Shadow Reappears
The Demon Path caused quite a stir outside the Xuantian Mansion, and their obvious goal was to draw away the guards and even the Longhu Army. Both the high-ranking officials of the Xuantian Mansion and the Immortal Alliance knew this well but had little choice but to send troops over.
Otherwise, who knows how many innocent people would die in the outer regions.
After all, despite being inside the Xuantian Mansion, most residents were ordinary folks, with only a minority being cultivators.
If no action was taken, these savage brutes would surely go on an indiscriminate killing spree.
At the same time,
In the main hall of the Xuantian Mansion,
The Xuantian Mansion Lord, clad in full armor, sat ominously on his throne at the center of the grand hall.
Soon, a member of the Longhu Army rushed in, his voice resounding, “Report! Lord! Strange activities have been spotted in Qingshi Town, Fufu Town, Baohua Alley, Xishui Street, Nanwu Intersection… fifteen locations in total! Demon cultivators have appeared!”
“Each sector’s military has received requests for reinforcements. Should we dispatch them?”
The Xuantian Mansion Lord’s eyes were sharp, yet his tone remained calm, “Send reinforcements immediately. Groups of fifty each should head out to these fifteen places. Simultaneously, other sectors must immediately send help and reinforce precautions strictly. We need to stop the advance of demon cultivators!”
Xuantian Mansion is the first line of defense; the responsibility is immense.
Though the Immortal Alliance has stated that demon cultivators above the Yuan Ying stage can be let through to the Xuantian Sect, as guardians of the territory, they wouldn’t easily allow such beings to pass unscathed.
The Longhu Army’s fame lies in its bravery. There are no cowards, let alone those who fear death more than anything else.
So, what do a few sneaky fellows matter?
“Yes, my lord!” The Longhu Army officer quickly left after receiving orders.
At this moment, an elderly scholar beside the Xuantian Mansion Lord whispered softly, “These brutes think they can handle our Xuantian Mansion? I’ve been waiting for a chance to get some blood off my hands; now the opportunity finally comes!”
Though the Xuantian Mansion doesn’t have as many individuals at the transformed spirit stage as the Xuantian Sect, it isn’t devoid of them either!
Killing a few yuan spirit cultivators means nothing!
“Also feeling excited, Ink Senior?” The Xuantian Mansion Lord turned to the elder, smiling.
Elder Ink, the scholarly old man, stroked his beard and smiled, “I’ll wait until there’s news from the Xuantian Sect, then take action. I’m practically jumping around; this time, we’ll catch ‘em alive and drag them onto the square for public execution! Let’s see ten thousand heads fall!”
Finally, it’s showtime—how could one not be excited?
The Xuantian Mansion Lord chuckled without a word, slowly rising up. With Elder Ink, they both transformed into golden beams and vanished from the main hall in a blink of an eye.
…
Inside Xuantian Mansion, turmoil reigned supreme.
Even ignorant Xuantian Sect disciples sensed something amiss—
—the Demon Path had actually invaded!
Alarms echoed throughout the Xuantian Sect, and a dense barrier encased the sky above it, more robust than the usual single-layer protection array.
Meanwhile, mountain peaks activated protective arrays, colors flashing beautifully like a rainbow.
However, most people had no leisure to admire this spectacle.
In the outer region, the sounds of sword clashing, painful cries, and shrill screams could be heard…
It seemed a barrier expert had broken through the sect boundaries, leading people in.
“Everyone, watch your backs! Demon cultivators have entered our territory!”
Yun Zhonghe adjusted his finger ring and sent Spirit Messages to Chen Leling hiding inside.
Xuantian Mansion was already doing its best to intercept the invaders. Those who reached the Xuantian Sect domain were surely the elite among the demon cultivators—
—Yuan Ying cultivators!
Though tearing apart a yuan spirit cultivator was no big feat for Yun Zhonghe and his group now, the demon cultivators here specialized in foul play and unknown tricks.
They couldn’t be treated lightly.
“Kill!”
Yun Zhonghe and four others hid within their room when two black-robed demon cultivators landed outside. Yun Zhonghe acted swiftly, unleashing ferocious sword qi that obliterated the intruders instantly, without letting out a single scream.
Two yuan spirit cultivators met instant obliteration.
Simultaneously, three more intruders leaped over, attacking fiercely.
Leering sinisterly, their eyes glowing red.
Without hesitation, Mu Jixue and her companions reacted quickly.
“Ah…”
“Damn…”
“Aaah!”
Predictably, under their formidable presence, three piercing cries later, three bodies fell lifeless in a pool of blood.
In a short span, five yuan spirit cultivators appeared before them.
“This number seems off.”
MU JIXUE noticed the anomaly and frowned.
“The outer region wasn’t supposed to be a priority for the demonic strike, right? Why so many yuan spirit cultivators here? They should be aiming for the inner region.”
Lin Zhongyu also frowned.
Yun Zhonghe sniffed and sensed something unusual.
Closing his eyes, he perceived the surroundings with his refined senses strengthened by seventy percent of his nurture nature and one hundred eighty spiritual pearls.
Combined with the mystery of the Chaos Divine Stone, no one could detect his investigation or counterattack.
“Help! Other disciples are under attack elsewhere!”
Too many demonic intruders in the outer region made Yun Zhonghe uneasy. If nothing was done, many might die—
—the many friends he and his comrades cared about. They couldn’t stand idly by.
Mu Jixue shared similar thoughts with Yun Zhonghe.
“Hurry up and rescue the others!”
Mu Jixue moved faster, leading the charge.
…
The sky began to darken.
Divine aura grew stronger like brewing a storm, poised for a bolt of lightning at any second.
Up above, a dark silhouette hovered, watching the Zengxiantai direction keenly.
Countless golden lights seemed converging towards Zengxiantai’s center.
“Among the first to master all the ways would be Master Youyue?”
The shadow smiled mockingly.
Path of the Moon held no interest for him. He cared about more profound things.
His gaze shifted to the outer domain.
[Master, the Xuantian Sect’s transformed spirits have blocked us!]
[Damn! So many of them, not just from Xuantian Sect but other forces too!]
[Vested!]
Urgent Spirit Messages poured in, but the shadow listened calmly.
Evidently, he didn’t care much.
[Master! When will you step in?]
As if seeking aid, yet it had just started, the Demon Path seemed futile.
But the shadow cared little. A bunch of rabble—good riddance.
He smirked and replied [Not yet the time for me to act. Relax, I know what I’m doing.]
Then, he ignored further messages.
“Now, to find what I seek~”
Smirking, the shadow tilted his body, diving towards Xuantian Mansion’s outer territories.
