Listening to the words of Simmons in the Blood Radiance, Xuan Ningzi''s brows furrowed as he rebuked, "Zhenyuan Mountain takes demon-suppressing and protecting the Dao as its duty. Simmons, you take the life spirits of the Abyss Hundred Clans as blood sustenance, cultivating blood magic, your sins reaching the heavens. Today, if you surrender willingly, it would be for the better; if you remain stubbornly defiant, do not blame me for scattering your thousands of years of hard-earned cultivation and reducing you to ashes and smoke!"

    With that declaration, his imposing manner was boundlessly domineering, yet containing within it a trace of unrestraint—a temperament forged by the cultivation of the Twelve Heavenly Demon God Skill.

    "Demon-suppressing, protecting the Dao!"

    "You from Zhenyuan Mountain are really interfering too broadly! You, a mere girl, having cultivated barely for three hundred years, how dare you make such outrageous statements!"

    Within the Blood Radiance, the Blood Ring Duke, Simmons, infuriated, laughed in retaliation.

    Blood Shadows rampantly surged forward, causing the Fiery Fire Immortal Array to sway and tremble, as if on the verge of shattering. Moreover, figures—whether cattle, human-shaped, or other life forms from various tribes of the Abyss—surged skyward from within the Blood Ring Castle, their eyes glowing crimson.

    "Ah ah ah!"

    They screamed as they rushed towards the Fiery Fire Immortal Array, the Four Great Demon Gods, and Xuan Ningzi in the sky, exploding midair into a sky full of blood energy and Blood Radiance, attempting to corrupt the Immortal Array and rupture the Demon Gods.

    However, although the Immortal Array shook, it did not break.

    The other three Great Demon Gods each used their skills, and Simmons, hidden within the Blood Ring Castle amid countless Blood Servants advancing one after another, merely sent them to senseless deaths.

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    Even if Simmons did not die, he had no choice but to abandon the Blood Ring Castle and flee.

    In a moment of urgency, through the Fiery Fire Formation, he caught sight of a respectful change on the face of Xuan Ningzi of Zhenyuan Mountain.

    Then, suddenly,

    He recalled the Four Great Demon Gods, and took in the Fiery Fire Immortal Array as well.

    Stepping into the void, he vanished in an instant.

    Just when the situation seemed on the verge of a great victory, it was abruptly disregarded without care.

    Simmons, revealing his shape, stood midair, revealing himself to be a bizarre blood elf.

    "How come—"

    His eyes watched as Xuan Ningzi departed, puzzled. Turning his head toward the countless collapsed structures below—the Blood Ring Castle—Simmons felt simultaneously relieved as if having escaped from calamity and yet filled with unbearable rage.

    His complexion changing,

    Eventually, he muttered resentfully, "Forget it, forget it! If I can''t provoke, can''t I still hide?! I won''t stay in this Abyss First Layer any longer!"

    Saying so,

    He descended back into the Blood Ring Castle.

    After a short while, Blood Radiance appeared, heading off toward an unknown destination. Meanwhile, the Blood Ring Castle collapsed thunderously, and countless Blood Servants vanished, turning it into a land of dead silence.

    ...

    The Heavenly Punishment Abyss has seventy-two layers.

    Thirty-six of these layers are within the Material Realm, and thirty-six are within the Heavenly Realm.

    Those thirty-six layers in the Material Realm, although each layer is stronger than the last, speak in terms of overall strength. When it comes to top combat power, the Abyss Master of the thirty-sixth layer is not much stronger than that of the first. In a head-on confrontation, they might only have a slight advantage or disadvantage, but a clear winner is hard to determine.

    Thus,

    Lu Qingfeng called back Xuan Ningzi, granting him the Abyss First Layer Authority, aiding his esteemed disciple in becoming the master of the Abyss First Layer. Immediately afterward, he ventured through the remaining thirty-five layers of the Abyss, battling ceaselessly.

    In just eight years,

    All thirty-six Abyss Masters yielded to the Guangyuan Immortal Sect.

    The Guangyuan Nine Sons,

    The Guangyuan Twenty-four Immortals,

    Lu Qingfeng and his thirty-three disciples held sway over the initial thirty-three layers of the Abyss, each becoming an Abyss Master. The last three layers were commanded by the two Dharma Protector Venerables of Zhenyuan Mountain, the Hell Three-headed Dog Brandt, the Skeleton King Ferdinand, and Duke Lorrel, a former Death Spirit Guardian and one of the five executives of the erstwhile Star Shining Floating City, also named as Abyss Masters.

    After all, to guard a layer, one cannot afford to be weak.

    Though such individuals as Sinier and Burns were elders of Zhenyuan Mountain, their strength was inferior, and even if they held the Abyss Authority and were titled Abyss Masters, they would not defeat those Abyss Dukes. They lacked the capability to suppress one side autonomously.

    As Lu Qingfeng conquered the thirty-six layers of the Abyss and seized control over the thirty-six authorities, the Heavenly Punishment Abyss within the Material Realm fell entirely under his command. Ten parts of destiny, Zhenyuan Mountain held at least eight.

    For a time,

    The fortunes of the Guangyuan Immortal Sect soared.

    Not only did the thirty-six Abyss Masters benefit, advancing with Divine Speed in their cultivation. All disciples of Guangyuan Immortal Sect, endowed with Abyss Will and assisted by the Barbarian God Realm fortune, similarly cultivated with Divine Speed, far surpassing their previous pace.

    Lu Qingfeng, as the Sect Leader of Guangyuan Immortal Sect, enjoyed the richest of fortunes, so much so that even Xuan Ningzi and other Abyss Masters couldn''t compare.

    Amidst such great fortune,

    Not only did he newly consolidate six Demon Gods, but with a stroke of visualization, he even refined the seventh Heavenly Wu Demon God. The refining of the Soul Losing Bell was also unstoppable.

    From then,

    Guangyuan Immortal Sect flourished greatly.

    Throughout the thirty-six layers of the Abyss, the Immortal Dao thrived.

    ...

    "Guangyuan."

    "Guangyuan."

    Within the Abyss Land, two Daoists walked.

    One with a back like a tiger''s and a waist like a bear''s, as robust as a yak, carried a miniature mountain emitting an ancient, vast aura. The other, a long-haired, bearded figure resembling a celestial in ashes, dressed in hemp clothes and shoes, holding a Golden Pattern Bamboo Stick. On the stick, strange talismans curled like centipedes. On closer count, there seemed to be twelve.

    The burly Daoist, with a rough complexion, spoke in an elderly tone, "Mastering four Divine Skills, even Luo Gu, who held the Soul Losing Bell, had his body exploded. Brother, do you know if there has ever been such a person in my Purple Wave Water Mansion?"

    As they walked, they discussed Guangyuan of Zhenyuan Mountain.

    "Numerous Lower Realms sprawl across the Water Mansion, with countless True Immortals. Even among the Water Mansions in the Earth Immortal World, there are many True Immortals that you and I may not fully recognize."

    "This person—"

    The Daoist in hemp clothes shook his head, "If this person possessed such Divine Power Great Method and hailed from a sect of the Earth Immortal World, I would definitely know of him. Presumably, he must be a great candidate of fate found by the mentor from the Lower Realm, who has received the heritage of both the Peacock and Black Vein Golden Butterfly clans to achieve such transformation."

    Even amidst the Purple Wave Water Mansion, the Earth Immortal True Monarchs can only cultivate one or two Divine Skills at most.

    True Immortals who master Divine Powers are renowned everywhere. Just like the Luo Gu True Immortal from Taoyuan Immortal Sect, who comprehended the ''Fallen Divine Light'' from the ''Desolate Bell.''

    Even the Daoist in hemp clothes, residing within the Purple Wave Water Mansion, had heard of it.

    Not to mention those among his peers who cultivated four Divine Skills.

    "It is a possibility."

    "My Purple Wave Water Mansion cultivates the Heavenly Dao wonderful method, which favors the path of Gonggong Venerable, focusing on the transformation of the physical body. The Guangyuan cultivation method is significantly different. It must be a teaching from the mentor or something learned in the Lower Realm," stated Long Ming Daoist, his voice robust.

    Yu Xiangzi chuckled lightly, "Regardless, the mentor assigning this Fellow Daoist to reincarnate into the Barbarian God Realm is advantageous and harmless to us. With his strength and foundation, even though my Purple Wave Water Mansion has fewer reincarnated Fellow Daoists than the Taoyuan Sect, there''s no need for fear."

    Yu Xiangzi and Long Ming Daoist exchanged glances, thinking about overshadowing Taoyuan Immortal Sect and leading the Purple Wave Water Mansion to dominate the Barbarian God Realm, they couldn''t help but burst into laughter.

    Overjoyed.

    They hastened their pace.

    Arriving outside Zhenyuan Mountain.

    "Purple Wave Water Mansion''s Yu Xiangzi and Long Ming, specially visiting Fellow Daoist Guang Yuan."

    Their clear voices traveled into Zhenyuan Mountain.

    "Roar!"

    Beneath Zhenyuan Mountain, Nehem listened to the ethereal sounds from outside the mountain and screamed upwards with a ferocious and evil spirit.

    "Purple Wave Water Mansion?"

    Within the mountain.

    Inside the Chaoyuan Cave on the southern side of Fairy Peak, Xuan Ningzi opened her eyes, revealing a puzzled look. She stepped forward, emerging from the mist.

    The array opened, showing a pathway through the clouds.

    Yu Xiangzi and Long Ming Daoist saw a Black Prison Clan young girl with curved horns on her forehead approaching with strong strides. Her aura was clearly stable in the Void Core Realm and advancing towards the Solid Pill Realm.

    "This Fellow Daoist Guang Yuan not only has a robust foundation himself and exceptional progress, but his prowess in teaching disciples is also unmatched compared to us," Yu Xiangzi exclaimed with delight.

    In the One Realm, besides one''s own cultivation, disciples and followers are crucial. A cultivator adept at teaching is more than worthy.

    "Absolutely," agreed Long Ming Daoist, nodding continuously while grinning broadly.

    Seeing the Dutian aura faintly present around the young girl of the Black Prison Clan reassured them even more.

    Xuan Ningzi came down from Fairy Peak and stepped onto the clouds in front of Zhenyuan Mountain, seeing two strangers standing at the foot of the mountain smiling without knowing why, she called out loudly, "I wonder what matters bring the two Fellow Daoists to Zhenyuan Mountain?"

    The two in front seemed to bear no malice, their cultivation stronger than hers.

    "Fellow Daoist?"

    Long Ming Daoist glanced at Yu Xiangzi, his expression turning strange, and then his gaze returned to Xuan Ningzi while he burst out laughing, "Little girl, don''t get the seniority mixed up. Both of us are of the same sect as your mentor, thus peers, you ought to call us ''Uncle-Master.''"

    Ignorance is not a fault.

    Long Ming Daoist and Yu Xiangzi weren''t going to fuss about it with Xuan Ningzi.

    But their minds were a bit puzzled. Clearly having announced ''Purple Wave Water Mansion,'' why did this young girl show no reaction?

    "Has Fellow Daoist Guang Yuan never mentioned Purple Wave Water Mansion to the disciples?"

    Long Ming Daoist furrowed his brows, momentarily unable to understand the reason.

    Yu Xiangzi smiled at Xuan Ningzi, "It seems Fellow Daoist Guang Yuan has not mentioned his origins or connections to the disciples. No matter, little girl, quickly lead us to meet your mentor, and all will be clear then."

    "Both of you—"

    "Just so both seniors are aware, the mentor traveled around four quarters a year ago. Now, I''m in charge of Zhenyuan Mountain on behalf of my mentor," said Xuan Ningzi, seeing the two seemed acquainted with Lu Qingfeng, growing even more respectful.

    "Traveling?"

    Yu Xiangzi and Long Ming Daoist''s brows creased.

    Coming here with much anticipation, they unexpectedly found no one.

    "Do you have a method to contact Fellow Daoist Guang Yuan? Or could you please inform us where he went, we have urgent matters to discuss," said Long Ming Daoist casually. The ''Uncle-Master'' was not met yet, but ''nephew'' was already being called.

    Xuan Ningzi felt odd but still responded, "The mentor left no method of contact. If the seniors have any pressing matters, if suitable, you could tell me first. When the mentor returns, I will relay the message."

    "That would also—"

    Long Ming Daoist was about to agree when Yu Xiangzi interrupted with a gesture.

    Long Ming Daoist looked at Yu Xiangzi, hearing a whisper in his ear—

    "Since Fellow Daoist Guang Yuan did not inform the disciple about the matters of Purple Wave Water Mansion, he must have his considerations. Telling it rashly might be improper."

    After hearing this, Long Ming Daoist found it reasonable and zipped his lips.

    Yu Xiangzi then addressed Xuan Ningzi, "In that case, my brother and I will wait here in Zhenyuan Mountain for Fellow Daoist''s return."

    "..."

    Xuan Ningzi paused, her dark little face revealing a smile, her teeth gleaming white, "There''s a disobedient Great Demon suppressed by the mentor under Zhenyuan Mountain, constantly howling which might disturb two seniors'' cultivation. There''s a place called Luoyan Peak to the south, where tall pines and massive firs blot out the sun, and the Spiritual Energy is extraordinary. It''s an excellent place for cultivation. If the seniors don''t mind, perhaps you could move there?"

    "Roar!"

    "Roar!"

    Yu Xiangzi and Long Ming Daoist glanced towards Mount Zhenyuan behind Xuan Ningzi, indeed hearing waves of heart-wrenching roars. They looked at each other and said, "It troubles you, nephew."

    ...