Chapter 115

Chapter 115: Not a Single One Remained

Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom, Demon Emperor Palace.

"Your Majesty, are you going to declare war on True Martial God Sect?"

The eldest, Black Tortoise King, heard Lian Jiuyou’s command and was baffled. Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom and True Martial God Sect had no recent conflicts nor past grudges; why suddenly wage war?

"I just returned from Heaven’s Secret Pavilion."

"Heaven’s Secret Pavilion?"

White Tiger King’s eyes gleamed, "That Heaven’s Secret Pavilion, which has been widely discussed lately?"

Lian Jiuyou nodded.

"The master of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion told me that if I want to know about the emperor’s tomb, I must exterminate True Martial God Sect for him."

"True Martial God Sect and Heaven’s Secret Pavilion do indeed have grievances…"

"Wait… emperor’s tomb…"

Black Tortoise King and White Tiger King were shocked, "Could it be… could it be the late emperor…"

"Yes."

Lian Jiuyou’s expression was sorrowful, "My father has passed away, but he left behind an emperor’s tomb. Only the master of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion knows its location. Therefore, I must destroy True Martial God Sect."

Black Tortoise King and White Tiger King expressed deep agreement.

Compared to the Green Lotus Demon Emperor’s tomb, True Martial God Sect was insignificant.

"Your Majesty, although Zhao Xuanfeng has fallen, True Martial God Sect still has Bai Yuehong and many great sage level masters, and a Nine Directions Ten Places True Martial Demonic Dispersal Array."

"This is a Great Emperor level array left behind by True Martial Great Emperor. With just the three of us, it would take at least three days to break the array."

Black Tortoise King, being shrewd, analyzed the advantages and disadvantages of both sides.

"In my humble opinion, it would be better to contact the leader of Dao Gate to discuss an alliance."

"Good idea."

White Tiger King laughed heartily, "Yuan Daokong and Bai Yuehong have been fighting since their youth until now. Dao Gate and True Martial God Sect are also sworn enemies. If we take action, Dao Gate won’t just stand by and watch."

"Let’s do as you say."

Lian Jiuyou said solemnly, "Tiger King, you are responsible for mobilizing the troops. The demon clan below Saint Realm should not be involved in this battle to avoid unnecessary sacrifices."

"They must set out within two hours."

"I and Black Tortoise King will go to Dao Gate to negotiate with Yuan Daokong. By tomorrow at the latest, regardless of whether Dao Gate is willing to ally or not, I will come back."

"Understood."

"Let’s go."

Lian Jiuyou and Black Tortoise King flew out of the Demon Emperor Palace together, heading towards the Central Continent.

After the time for two incense sticks to burn, the two of them arrived at Dao Gate.

Dao Gate was located amidst mountains, almost in seclusion. There were no grand palaces or twisting corridors to be seen, only thatched cottages nestled against mountains and waters, creating a peaceful and calm atmosphere.

The arrival of two quasi-emperors immediately alerted Dao Gate’s top experts.

Yuan Daokong, clad in dark green robes, and a white-haired woman in Daoist robes slowly appeared.

"It turns out it’s the demon emperor."

Yuan Daokong made a Daoist salute and said, "Demon Emperor, you’ve come from afar. I wonder what is the purpose? If you don’t mind, why not sit down first and have a cup of light tea?"

"The matter is urgent, so there’s no need for formalities."

Lian Jiuyou said, "I have come today to form an alliance with the Daoist Sect and annihilate the True Martial God Sect."

This news came like a thunderclap on flat ground; even with their mental cultivation, Yuan Daokong and the white-clad woman almost couldn’t bear it.

It was too bizarre.

The Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom and the True Martial God Sect had no grudges or enmity, so why would they suddenly dispatch troops?

Yuan Daokong instinctively suspected, could this be a conspiracy between Lian Jiuyou and Bai Yuehong?

"I also know this matter is incredible."

Lian Jiuyou said expressionlessly, "But I can swear that every word I speak is true, without any falsehood."

"Sect Master, be careful of trickery," the white-clad woman secretly transmitted.

Yuan Daokong laughed and said, "A revered demon emperor wouldn’t stoop to deceiving a mere Daoist." "But I, this humble Daoist, am quite curious why Your Majesty the Demon Emperor wants to send troops to destroy the True Martial God Sect?"

"Heaven’s Secret Pavilion."

Lian Jiuyou said, "This is the intention of the master of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion." "I’ve said what I need to; Daoist friend, make your decision."

Yuan Daokong’s gaze became distant.

He knew far more about Heaven’s Secret Pavilion than Lian Jiuyou.

Long ago, it was his instruction that sent Gui Qinghe to the Southern Wilderness to subdue Saint Ziyang.

And the master of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion reciprocated the favor by having Daoist Sect experts kill a Saint King of the True Martial God Sect who was about to attain the realm of great sage.

Therefore, Yuan Daokong both deeply feared and greatly revered Heaven’s Secret Pavilion.

Yet, even all of this paled in comparison to the shock from Lian Jiuyou’s words.

That the ruler of the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom would wage war against a top power of equal standing just because of one remark from the master of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion was utterly absurd.

The only explanation was that what the master of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion promised far surpassed the cost of annihilating the True Martial God Sect.

"I agree," Yuan Daokong nodded.

Now was a heaven-sent opportunity; the century-old feud between the Daoist Sect and the True Martial God Sect, stretching over a million years, should end at last.

"You stay; I will accompany His Majesty the Demon Emperor on this journey."

Yuan Daokong thought for a moment, left the white-clad woman in Daoist robes behind, and departed into the sky with Lian Jiuyou and the Black Tortoise King.

Half an hour later.

The three appeared in the firmament above the True Martial God Sect.

The True Martial God Sect occupied a vast territory, with countless palaces and pavilions. On the central square stood a hundreds-of-feet-tall golden statue.

This statue was forged from divine gold, crowned with an imperial crown, standing atop a turtle and a snake, full of heroic vigor. It was none other than the founding ancestor of the True Martial God Sect—the True Martial God Emperor.

Many qi cultivators from the True Martial God Sect were moving about within the sect, completely unaware of any danger.

"Bai Yuehong was wholeheartedly devoted to reviving the True Martial God Sect and restoring it to its peak, yet in the end, because of him, the sect was pushed to the brink of annihilation."

"He absolutely should not have offended Heaven’s Secret Pavilion."

Yuan Daokong expressed his thoughts.

He and Bai Yuehong had battled all their lives, each deeply understanding the other. If they hadn’t been born into the Daoist sect and the True Martial God Sect, they could have been the closest of friends.

Therefore, Yuan Daokong clearly knew Bai Yuehong’s ambitions.

Boom!

At that very moment, a deafening roar echoed from the distant void.

A hundred miles away, the sky shattered and the earth quaked, as demonic energy billowed forth. Powerful qi cultivators of the demon clan suddenly manifested, charging towards the True Martial God Sect.

"Why have so many members of the demon clan appeared out of nowhere?"

A Saint King from the True Martial God Sect was terrified. It was evident the enemies were targeting the sect.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh!

Instantly, the secluded old monsters from the True Martial God Sect were startled. Four great sages appeared together, the strongest being an elder woman who had cultivated to the peak of the great sage level and was nearly advancing to quasi-emperor.

"They are from the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom."

The elder woman wore a grim expression. "Why would they attack the Holy Sect?"

The elder woman soared into the void, her voice booming like a bell. "I serve as the acting sect master of the True Martial God Sect. Are you all Daoist friends from the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom?"

"Daoist friends? You’re unworthy! Tell Bai Yuehong to show himself!"

A cold laugh rang out. A massive claw ripped through the firmament, unleashing boundless malice that wounded many qi cultivators of the True Martial God Sect.

"It’s a quasi-emperor!"

The elder woman’s face changed greatly. A divine sword shot from her sleeve, its sword light dispersing the malice. Barely escaping danger, she landed back on the ground and declared firmly, "Activate the Nine Directions Ten Places True Martial Demonic Dispersal Array!"

Rumble!

As soon as she spoke, an ear-splitting explosion sounded.

The pupils of that golden statue suddenly shimmered with strands of divine patterns. With the statue as its center, what seemed like a net formed across the heavens and earth.

The entire True Martial God Sect became enveloped in the net of divine patterns.

The next moment, the golden statue seemed to come alive. Its body gradually turned flesh-toned, as the turtle and snake writhed beneath it, radiating immense pressure.

Clang clang clang!

Boundless sword light surged skyward, filling the world with righteous energy, as if intending to vanquish all evil spirits.

As was widely known, the True Martial God Sect was built upon swordsmanship, with its righteous sword light world-famous.

This Nine Directions Ten Places True Martial Demonic Dispersal Array served as a supreme weapon for exterminating demons and subduing malevolent spirits.

As soon as the array activated, the spiritual energy within the True Martial God Sect was instantly drained dry.

The disciples felt a wave of calm settle over them.

Over the countless millennia, the True Martial God Sect had activated it only once, surviving that great catastrophe.

This was the second time.

All disciples believed firmly that they could weather this disaster too.

"Is Bai Yuehong not in the True Martial God Sect?"

Lian Jiuyou frowned. From the White Tiger King’s attack to the elder woman’s deployment of the protective array, Bai Yuehong hadn’t shown himself, proving his absence.

"He is inherently cautious and mistrustful. Hunted by a Great Emperor, he definitely would not dare return to the True Martial God Sect."

"In my estimation, he is most likely in the Sea of All Realms."

Yuan Daokong spoke slowly.

"We miscalculated."

Lian Jiuyou’s expression hardened slightly. If they failed to eliminate Bai Yuehong completely, both the Daoist sect and the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom would face his vengeance.

A peak quasi-emperor was someone Lian Jiuyou deeply dreaded.

Yet now, the arrow was already nocked on the bowstring; they had no choice but to unleash it.

"Fellow Daoist, spare no one."

Lian Jiuyou’s voice was chillingly cold, his seductive peach blossom eyes brimming with icy murderous intent.

Boom!

Lian Jiuyou channeled his spiritual power. A divine spear hummed like the roar of a dragon through the heavens. Instantly, a sliver of light split the sky and earth in two, the spearhead plunging into the True Martial Demonic Dispersal Array.

Hum!

Simultaneously, the golden statue opened its eyes.

Imperial might radiated outward.

Clang clang clang!

Infinite divine patterns rippled like waves. Strands of sword light streaked across the heavens and earth, as righteous energy surged like a boundless sea.

In that instant, the True Martial Demonic Dispersal Array was fully activated.