On the next day, as dawn broke, a tall figure soared into the sky from Thunder Prison Peak, ascending firmly.

A pressure of the Vientiane Realm spread out without reservation, hanging in the clouds was Jiang Shu, his expression stern, he cupped his fists in salute towards the True Martial Main Peak's Great Hall in the distance, his figure suddenly trembled, transforming into a stream of light, passing through the Sect Protection Array, disappearing in an instant into the horizon.

On the True Martial Main Peak, watching Jiang Shu's figure as it faded, beside the Supreme Sect Leader, several Peak Masters frowned, speaking worriedly:

"Sect Leader, allowing Daoist Monarch Taixuan to venture alone to the Endless Sea, isn't it too risky? The Demon Race has spoken that they will spare no expense to capture Daoist Monarch Taixuan, intending to sacrifice him to the Heavenly Dragon and others."

The Supreme Sect Leader withdrew his gaze from afar, speaking indifferently:

"Ever since Daoist Monarch Taixuan joined our True Martial Sect, he hasn't remained within the sect to cultivate routinely. His growth from the Primordial Pill Realm to his current height is entirely due to the gains from his adventures. Lu Chong and the other True Inheritors don't compare to him."

"Jiang Shu's path is different from typical disciples."

"Moreover, his nature is always cautious, never acting without assurance, since he has made up his mind, we need not interfere further."

"I have bestowed a Life-saving Talisman upon him, should he truly face danger in the future, it will allow timely assistance, he will not meet with mishap."

Upon hearing this, the Peak Masters exchanged glances and nodded in agreement.

The Supreme Sect Leader's words were echoed by Lord Zi Ji in the past; some geniuses are destined to grow through trials and challenges, and being confined to one place is rather harmful.

The vast world beyond the sect is truly the place for such talents.

Then, with a solemn expression, the Supreme Sect Leader said deeply:

"Alright, the Demon Race's several Demon Venerables have been restrained in the Endless Sea by the Daoist Venerables of our Eight Great Sects; for the time being, they are unable to act freely, so there's no need to worry overly much."

"I will be departing today to oversee matters in the Endless Sea; the sect's affairs will be left to you all to manage, and presently, as we are in turbulent times, there must be no negligence."

Upon hearing this, the Peak Masters immediately showed expressions of surprise and quickly asked:

"Sect Leader, you will personally go to the Endless Sea?"

The Supreme Sect Leader nodded slightly, his eyes showing a distant look, saying:

"The old dragon of the Demon Race, along with that person from the Demon Sect, surely they are planning something significant; if they act personally, the present strength of the Daoist Venerables stationed in the Endless Sea from our Eight Great Sects cannot contend with them."

"Only by the Sect Leaders of each sect personally overseeing the situation can the overall stability be assured."

"Without delay, I shall set forth now; if any unsolvable issue arises within the sect, remember to send a report swiftly."

Upon finishing his words, the Supreme Sect Leader flicked his sleeve, and without any fluctuation of Primordial Power, a profound spatial rift was instantly torn open before him.

Stepping into it, his figure shattered the void, suddenly vanishing into invisibility, and the magnificent aura of the Mixed Cave Realm that enveloped the True Martial Hall disappeared along with it.

"Farewell, Sect Leader!"

At the same moment, at several secluded locations outside the True Martial Sect mountain gate, a number of Communication Jade Tokens emitted a faint glow, silently flew out.

Inside each jade token was recorded the same message:

"Daoist Monarch Taixuan Jiang Shu has left True Martial Sect, his whereabouts unknown!"

...

Half a month later, Endless Sea.

On an island full of ruins, smoke permeated the air, with the scent of the sea mixing in, the shattered remnants of broken walls and scattered bloodstains, with decomposed body pieces gradually revealing themselves from the dust.

Looking at the fallen flagpole within the broken building complex, with a broken flag faintly carved with the character 'Shang', it was evident that this place was once a bustling island market within the Endless Sea, now brought to ruin by warfare.

Buzz!

Suddenly, ripples appeared in the sky above the desolate, death-scented island, as a spatial rift opened, and a tall, slender figure stepped out from within.

"This is..."

Observing the miserable scene on the island below, Jiang Shu's gaze slightly hardened.

A wave of Divine Soul surged from his Sea of Consciousness, instantly enveloping the entire island, detecting no signs of living people within, Jiang Shu's eyes darkened as he retracted his spiritual power.

"Even the island's ordinary people are not spared, truly a group of heartless beasts."

"Unexpectedly, in such a short time, the Eight Great Sects Alliance in the Endless Sea has already retreated step by step, almost having to retreat to Cang Mang Domain." 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

"I wonder, have they discovered the anomaly on Thunder Sound Island."

Murmuring quietly, Jiang Shu felt anger at the scene before him, and a sense of unease arose in his heart.

Given the actions of those from the Demon Sect and Demon Clan, once they discover the anomaly of the abyssal rift deep within Thunder Sound Island, surely they will not overlook it.

Though there is that abyss, sufficient to ensnare those entering it easily into Wenxian Palace, difficult to escape until their lifespan is exhausted and they perish.

However, this is likely only effective against ordinary cultivators.

In the presence of Daoist Monarchs of Vientiane Realm, or even higher Mixed Cave Realm Daoist Venerables, this rift will not provide any concealment, and the Wenxian Palace within the abyss will inevitably be exposed.

This is evidently not a situation Jiang Shu is willing to see.

At that thought, Jiang Shu quickly collected his pondering thoughts, glanced around, and upon identifying the direction, immediately fled into the void, heading towards Thunder Sound Island.

Breaking through the sky continuously along the way, the current scene of the Endless Sea also unfolded before him.

Under the leadership of the Demon Sect, groups of the Demon Race swept through the occupied sea territories, leaving no island untouched.