Year 1250 of the Yan Han Calendar.
The Chaos Sky Ape Demon from the Southern Seven Bamboo Sect, along with Ancient Corpse General Jue and Devil God... these three powerful beings from the virtual realm have jointly sparked a demon uprising.
The 'Devil God' is an ancient ancestor of the Demon Clan, who achieved enlightenment five hundred years ago.
Ancient Corpse General Jue, on the other hand, is an ancient corpse that gained sentience, reaching the virtual realm in a short period.
The Chaos Sky Ape Demon is also from the Demon Clan and is resentful that the Human Clan dominates the world.
These three beings, born from demonic origins, have come together seamlessly. The demonic chaos mixed with the ambition to rule the world saw armies repeatedly besieging cities, leaving several states in ruin and shaking the realm!
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Unity True Monarch sighed deeply, joining hands with Nine Spirit Dragon Mother Primordial Monarch as they exited seclusion together.
Outside, Emperor Shenwu was already waiting: "Greetings to the two venerable ancestors."
They had both regained memories of past lives, making their bond distinct from ordinary members of the Imperial Family, allowing for direct conversation.
"This recent demon uprising seems to signify the onset of a great calamity... You two ancestors are both from the virtual realm, and if we could enlist two more Daoist Masters, could we not eliminate those three demon scourges?"
Emperor Shenwu inquired.
In terms of the virtual realm, the Yan Han side still had the advantage, and he believed that Unity True Monarch and others like the Taiping Daoist had cultivated for a long time; their profound mana surpassed that of the Devil God, not to mention the two newly ascended virtual beings.
Unity True Monarch, however, shook his head: "Xiao Sun, your understanding is flawed. This 'virtual realm' harnesses the power of 'void manifestation,' creating something out of nothing, with endless mana... Thus, when we virtual beings clash, there's no worry about mana depletion, nor is there a question of mana strength; the only comparison lies in the strength of each Daoist Skill and the comprehension of the Heavenly Dao..."
In this regard, while the Devil God is explainable, the two newly ascended virtual beings are truly formidable, possessing extraordinary talent, akin to seeds of immortality.
Unity True Monarch and Nine Spirit Dragon Mother Primordial Monarch exchanged a glance, both feeling somewhat peculiar, speculating that the two might be reincarnations of a known relegated immortal.
Given such talent is extremely rare to the utmost degree.
Having one emerge every thousand years is already notable, yet before, there were Jiang Liu'er, Sun En, followed by Jiang Jue and Chaos Sky Ape Demon, popping up like plants, making one suspect a hidden agenda might be at play.
And even though they have Dharma Bodies, by reaching the virtual realm, their past potential, experience, and knowledge have been exhausted.
To compare talent with a relegated immortal?
Unity True Monarch still held no such confidence.
'It even seems those relegated immortals have not recovered memories of past lives...'
At that moment, a panicked voice came from outside.
Emperor Shenwu frowned, allowing a young eunuch to come in.
As soon as the eunuch entered, he knelt and said, "The Golden State Forbidden Curse Department reports that six hours ago, rebel forces surrounded Sword Saint Mountain, attacking the Southern Sky Sword Sect. It has now broken its main gate, with the Chaos Sky Ape Demon personally making a move, performing the Chaos Sky Ape Great Skill. In a hundred-mile radius, the skies turned dark, and Southern Heavenly Sword Saint Liu Quan has fallen in battle..."
Emperor Shenwu inhaled sharply.
Southern Heavenly Sword Saint Liu Quan!
A distinguished figure in the way of the Sword Immortal, renowned three hundred years ago in the Yan Han; a Great Cultivation in Refining God.
By now, he likely ascended to the virtual realm!
Such a figure being killed by the Chaos Sky Ape Demon left Emperor Shenwu with extremely mixed emotions.
After all, the Southern Sky Sword Sect had previously relied on this ancestor's backing and never obeyed the court's commands.
Yet, such a great power being suddenly exterminated left Emperor Shenwu filled with lingering unease.
"Indeed... That the Chaos Sky Ape Demon could achieve the virtual realm in decades is truly an unparalleled genius..."
After a long silence, Unity True Monarch finally spoke: "Send someone to invite the Taiping Daoist, Five-Dou Rice Daoist, and then check Zhongnan Mountain... It's been a while since us old fellows gathered."
The Evil Army broke through the southern great city of Longxiang, relying on the natural barrier of the Great River, occupying the southern region, holding half the territory, standing against Yan Han.
Furthermore, the Evil Army's commanders, Chaos Sky Ape Demon and Ancient Corpse General Jue, sent out letters challenging the two virtual realm ancestors of Yan Han!
The news spread, creating waves in the Cultivation World as well.
In reality, after ruling for a millennium, Yan Han had long accumulated not just internal corruption but dissatisfaction externally.
Once the Evil Army rebelled, many Heterodox Cultivators joined their ranks, which was a reason for the rapid expansion of the Evil Army.
This was seen as the greatest upheaval in the Cultivation World since the chaos of Immortal Qin.
For a time, the worldly momentum converged on Longxiang, with countless high-level practitioners emerging from seclusion to head there, eager to witness this grand event.
The river covered in thick snow.
A flying fleet in the sky.
Yan Han, inheriting the Immortal Qin tradition, had trained many Fang Shi in Mechanical Techniques, modeling the Immortal Qin Flying Wings.
The largest among them, standing three stories tall with a colorful sail, was called the Five-Tusked Dragon Ship and was where Emperor Shenwu's imperial carriage was located.
"The snow covers the great river, the battle to block the river!"
In the quiet chamber at the top, Unity True Monarch, Nine Spirit Dragon Mother Primordial Monarch, Taiping Daoist, and Zhang Taiyi were all present.
Unity True Monarch toyed with an invitation in his hand, his expression ambiguous.
"The virtual realm is hard to kill, and those two beings are unprecedented talents... Now they've willingly entered a perilous situation, perhaps seeking to use it as an opportunity to truly attain immortality."
Taiping Daoist Zhang Jiao, also known as Taiping Guangmiao True Monarch, sighed: "Such determination for the Dao, I do not possess!"
Behind him, a young man in a yellow jade Daoist robe with a handsome face chuckled softly: "Master, esteemed ones... Sun En has an immodest request! Can I undertake this battle myself?"
Sun En's eyes were slightly dreamy: "Since childhood, I was brought to the mountain by my master, drank talisman water, consumed golden core pills, practiced martial arts... all to one day achieve immortality! Such a grand opportunity lies before me, how can I let it pass?"
'Little Heavenly Master' Sun En!
Unity True Monarch looked at this young Daoist. He saw infinite void power in the young man's every gesture, clearly having entered the virtual realm. Indeed, his background seemed unfathomable, evoking envy.
Having this disciple, the Taiping Dao certainly ensures a bright future.
"Disciple also wishes the same!"
Behind Zhang Taiyi, a demure female Daoist stepped forward to request the chance to fight as well.
"This must be the successor of the Five-Dou Rice Dao—the Yuxiao Wanderer, correct?"
Nine Spirit Dragon Mother Primordial Monarch looked at Yuxiao for a long while and sighed: "New talents arise in each generation; we have grown old..."
Zhang Taiyi and Taiping Guangmiao True Monarch exchanged a glance, filled with both anticipation and concern.
Ultimately, seeing the firm resolve of their disciples, it turned into a sigh: "Alright, to seek immortality, how can one not undergo trials? You may proceed!"
"In that case, we are grateful for the assistance from the two Daoist brothers!"
Unity True Monarch joyfully declared.
With these two seemingly relegated immortals joining the fray, they held certain victory in this duel.
As for the Devil God?
They, as four virtual realm beings assembled, what waves could yet be stirred?
'It's just a question: where is Liu Ji?'
Nine Spirit Dragon Mother Primordial Monarch's divine sense radiated out from the Dragon Ship, pondering as she observed the cultivators sparsely scattered across the land below.