Facing the aggressive approach of Yuan Shendao, Demon Venerable Xuan Yin instinctively wanted to turn and run away.

It’s not cowardly of him.

Anyone suppressed for countless ages, trapped in perpetual darkness, would become much more cautious.

Back in the day.

Demon Venerable Xuan Yin feared neither heaven nor earth, confident he could rule through the ages and sweep across all realms.

Until he met True Martial, who directly hammered sense into him.

Now.

Unless he encounters a completely overwhelming opponent, Demon Venerable Xuan Yin often lacks the confidence to fight against slightly stronger foes.

No choice.

He’s truly been suppressed into fear.

But.

Thinking of Gu Qingyang’s order, Demon Venerable Xuan Yin gritted his teeth, forcibly suppressing the panic in his heart, his expression twisted and fierce.

"Do you really think I’m afraid of you? Last time, I was just letting you win. Since you’re in such a hurry to die, I’ll grant your wish!"

As soon as he finished speaking, an overwhelming bloody mist swept across the Azure Sky, and a terrifying power coalesced into a Demon Blade filled with monstrous slaughter, slashing fiercely towards Yuan Shendao.

Blood Shadow Demon Blade!

Top-tier Secret Technique of the Twelfth Level!

Even if Demon Venerable Xuan Yin’s current strength is greatly diminished, using such a technique, it’s still unpredictably divine, causing Yuan Shendao’s expression to immediately become serious.

Boom!

Rumble!

Two terrifying forces rampaged endlessly in the void.

Although Demon Venerable Xuan Yin was previously in a sorry retreat from Yuan Shendao, his strength is in no way weaker, and if it came to a true death battle, the outcome is uncertain.

Under Gu Qingyang’s direct orders, Demon Venerable Xuan Yin used all his trump cards, casting aside all previous caution.

What does suppression matter.

Failing the mission and being directly executed by Gu Qingyang is truly the terrifying outcome.

So.

Demon Venerable Xuan Yin fought even harder.

In contrast, Yuan Shendao, though inwardly furious, was secretly alarmed when facing off against Demon Venerable Xuan Yin.

The reason is simple.

This battle was different from the last.

Demon Venerable Xuan Yin’s displayed strength seemed much more fearsome.

"Damn it!"

"Why has he teamed up with the Cyan Yang Divine Court!"

Yuan Shendao’s face was somber.

He always thought Demon Venerable Xuan Yin was subdued by the powerful figures of the Cyan Yang Divine Court after entering.

Yuan Shendao was very aware of this Ancient Demon Venerable’s capabilities.

If the Cyan Yang Divine Court wanted to subdue Demon Venerable Xuan Yin, they would definitely pay a high price.

The Taiyuan Realm wanted to take this opportunity to eliminate the Cyan Yang Divine Court completely.

But now it seems.

For reasons unknown, Demon Venerable Xuan Yin has allied with the Cyan Yang Divine Court, introducing a Mahayana Stage powerhouse that should not have appeared, undoubtedly complicating the battlefield.

After all.

Without Demon Venerable Xuan Yin’s appearance, Yuan Shendao was confident in joining forces with Lv Chunyang to subdue the only two Ninth Stage powerhouses of the Cyan Yang Divine Court.

But now.

Everything is uncertain.

Even though Lv Chunyang is immensely powerful, he might not be able to subdue Wu Peng and Chi Yan fighting together.

Aside from the Ninth Stage level battle strength, purely looking at the power of the Eighth Stage and below, the Taiyuan Realm currently holds no advantage.

In the past, the Blood Transformation Demon Sect’s internal strife resulted in a fierce battle between the Righteous and Demon Dao, many powerhouses fell in that war, causing the Taiyuan Realm’s strength to decline repeatedly.

This battle.

The outcome is uncertain.

...

Inside the Celestial Secret Pavilion.

Master Celestial Secret’s eyes were as deep as the stars, seemingly able to see the future changes, the evolution of heaven and earth all within his gaze.

"Demon Venerable Xuan Yin has appeared, this battle’s outcome in the Taiyuan Realm is uncertain, and the calamity of the world grows more severe. If this drags on, the Heavenly Dao of the Taiyuan Realm may just fall!"

His calm voice slowly resonated, and Master Celestial Secret’s eyes gradually turned indifferent.

"Without Nine Tribulations Perfection, ultimately there’s no hope for transcendence. If the Taiyuan Realm’s Heavenly Dao falls, all life in one world may perish because of it..."

Seeing through celestial secrets.

Used to the rise and fall of all life.

Master Celestial Secret should have seen life and death cycles lightly.

But.

He sees the life and death cycles of others lightly, but not his own. If the Taiyuan Realm’s Heavenly Dao falls, even if he, Master Celestial Secret, sees through celestial secrets with unpredictable means, he too would perish.

After all.

Without transcendence.

It is never true freedom.

With this thought.

Master Celestial Secret shook his head slightly, the youthful face with white hair had a carefree smile.

"The longer you live, the more concerns you have, losing your original sharp ambition!"

Saying this.

The previously calm aura of Master Celestial Secret surged violently, as if sealed power awakened at that moment, the entire Celestial Secret City was engulfed in a supremely terrifying force.

The sudden change naturally left all the cultivators in Celestial Secret City shocked and horrified.

"What happened?"

"Could it be a strong enemy attacking Celestial Secret City!"

"Impossible, Celestial Secret City is the stronghold of Celestial Secret Pavilion, how could any powerhouse invade..."

While cultivators from all sides were questioning and uncertain, they saw an elderly figure step into the void from the Celestial Secret Pavilion, the terrifying aura emanating from them permeated the area, exerting pressure on the void so much that Dao Rules manifested, seemingly to celebrate the emergence of this peak powerhouse.

Upon seeing this figure, most cultivators were puzzled, but a few were overjoyed.

"That’s the Pavilion Master of the Celestial Secret Pavilion!"

"Incredible, it’s said this Pavilion Master has unfathomable cultivation, and now it seems they’ve reached the Mahayana Stage!"

"Such a presence must indeed be at the Mahayana Stage, and far beyond an ordinary Mahayana Stage. I once saw the Blood Transformation Ancestor and Master Gu Ming in person, their auras were strong but cannot compare to this!"

"What an impressive Celestial Secret Pavilion, with such profound accumulation!"

The disciples of the Celestial Secret Pavilion looked excited, while those not part of the pavilion were internally shaken.

Who could have imagined.

The Pavilion Master of the Celestial Secret Pavilion was actually a Mahayana Stage powerhouse.

And.

Not just an ordinary Mahayana Stage either.

Even though the Celestial Secret Pavilion is a top force in the cultivation world, the emergence of such a powerhouse is a major event shaking the world.

At this moment.

Master Celestial Secret’s voice covered the entire Celestial Secret City, entering the ears of every cultivator.

"Now the Two Realms are at war, no cultivator of the Taiyuan Realm should stay aloof, all disciples of the Celestial Secret Pavilion obey orders, immediately head to the Cyan Yang Realm to battle!"

"We shall follow the Pavilion Master’s command!"

All disciples of the Celestial Secret Pavilion were visibly excited.

The Celestial Secret Pavilion has always remained aloof, rarely intervening in the struggles of the cultivation world. Now, with these words, Master Celestial Secret indicates the pavilion will formally enter the world, participating in the Two Realms War.

As the words fell. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Master Celestial Secret had already stepped through the void, disappearing from above Celestial Secret City with his majestic figure.