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Chapter 3638 Calamity

Eastern Abyss Domain.

Inside a palace made of bones, a figure in a blood-stained Taoist robe sat on a skeletal throne. The figure's face was pale, as if devoid of any color, but his eyes were dark red, like a venomous snake in the dark, ready to devour anyone who dared to approach him.

"The cultivators of the Nine Heavens Immortal Realm certainly have a keen sense of smell. I didn't expect that they would notice me hiding here. Things are getting a bit tricky!"

Disaster frowned slightly, showing some displeasure at the situation.

The so-called calamity.

He gave himself this name only after he was born and realized it.

As for its original name, Disaster, it has long been forgotten.

Precisely.

That should be the name of the body's predecessor.

but.

In the eyes of the Calamity, the name of its predecessor was of little concern to it. Although it was born from this body, it had no relation to its predecessor.

Born from this body, Calamity discovered that it was different from other evil beasts; it could command all kinds of evil beasts and possessed its own will.

Until the back.

After meeting the six-armed monster, the Calamity truly understood that beings like himself were called half-monsters.

but--

A term for a half-demon.

Calamity does not like it.

He preferred another title, which was King Chong.

The king of the Beast Clan.

It is also the most noble existence among all the demon beasts, second only to the Great Demon.

After the Six-Armed Demon was defeated and killed, Calamity left its original Immortal Realm and lay dormant in the Eastern Abyss Region.

His idea was to focus on accumulating strength before making further plans.

But plans often can't keep up with changes.

With many demonic beasts suddenly perishing in the Eastern Abyss Domain, Calamity sensed something was amiss.

to this end.

He deliberately diverted some of his thoughts to other evil beasts, only to discover that various forces in Shenfeng Prefecture had already laid a trap in the Dongyuan Domain.

The purpose behind the other party's actions is obvious without needing to think too much about it.

obviously.

The other party's target is themselves.

For this reason, Calamity had taken action several times, killing many cultivators, but ultimately failed to break through the encirclement.

Now, with more and more of his demonic beasts falling, Zaiyang understands that Shenfeng Prefecture is constantly gathering cultivators.

In this situation, if the opponent makes another move, they will likely be confident of victory.

Faced with such a dead end, disaster will naturally not stand idly by and wait for its demise.

But how to break this deadlock is another question altogether.

at this time.

But then, the void in front of him rippled slightly, and an unfamiliar figure appeared out of thin air, causing Zaiyang's expression to change slightly, and a chilling aura instantly enveloped everything.

"Who are you!"

……

Ten years.

It wasn't a long time.

In the eighth year, Shen Changqing left the Xuantian Dao Sect and headed directly to the Eastern Abyss Region.

He was not unfamiliar with this immortal realm.

The battle with the Cloud Thunder Immortal Sect back then shattered the entire Eastern Abyss Domain, leaving it shrouded in darkness. It was only because the Eastern Abyss Domain was part of the Nine Heavens Immortal Realm that it was not easily destroyed.

otherwise.

That battle alone was enough to tear the entire Eastern Abyss Domain apart.

now.

Stepping back into the Eastern Abyss Region, Shen Changqing didn't feel much emotion.

Soon.

Then he saw a figure appear out of thin air in front of him.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, you've arrived!"

"Friend Ming Dao."

Shen Changqing nodded.

Mingxin smiled and said, "All forces have already arrived. Now that Fellow Daoist Shen has arrived, everything is ready. Next, we should be able to annihilate that Demon King and completely quell the chaos and turmoil of this Immortal Realm!"

"I wonder how many cultivators the Taiyi Holy Land has prepared to deal with the Eastern Abyss Region?"

Shen Changqing asked.

Under his divine sense, the aura of the Eastern Abyss Domain was now extremely mixed, containing the strange and corrupting power of evil beasts, as well as the blood and qi power of cultivators. All these forces were mixed together, making it difficult to fully understand them.

Furthermore, some powerful individuals deliberately conceal their aura, making them even more enigmatic.

Mingxin said, "Currently, in the Eastern Abyss Region, including Fellow Daoist Shen's Xuantian Dao Sect, there are a total of thirteen forces, among which there are thirty-five Immortal Emperor Realm experts."

If we include Fellow Daoist Shen, then there are a total of three Half-Saints.

The other two half-saints were newly promoted half-saints who had attained enlightenment in the last great calamity. One of them was named Venerable Qingyao, who was one of the Supreme Elders of the Xuanji Immortal Sect.

The Xuanji Immortal Sect has a lineage dating back to ancient times, and it is rumored that a sage once lived there. However, the Xuanji Immortal Sect established its Daoist temple in the Chaos Realm and rarely ventures into the Nine Heavens Immortal Realm. Therefore, few cultivators know the true extent of its power and resources.

"As for the other one, he calls himself the Star-Picking Sword Master. He is a rogue cultivator, and the Taiyi Holy Land paid a considerable price to get him to appear!"

Mingxin only focused on introducing these two half-saints, and did not introduce much about the other Immortal Emperor forces.

Clearly, in his eyes, Shen Changqing's level had long since transcended the realm of Immortal Emperor.

Only a demigod can truly catch this person's eye.

and so.

The targets that Mingxin introduced were all people who considered themselves to be on the same level as Shen Changqing.

"Xuanji Immortal Sect—"

Shen Changqing searched through his memories, trying to find records about the Xuanji Immortal Sect.

Unfortunately.

His memory was completely blank regarding the Xuanji Immortal Sect; it was only after Mingxin revealed it that he became aware of its existence.

Shen Changqing was not surprised by this.

The Upper Realm is so vast that even the Nine Heavens Immortal Realm pales in comparison.

Even among the numerous forces in the three thousand six hundred immortal states of the Nine Heavens Immortal Realm, Shen Changqing had not been able to truly understand much, let alone such an ancient force that had established its Daoist temple in the Chaos.

However, from Mingxin's words, Shen Changqing also understood that the strength of this sect called Xuanji Immortal Sect was by no means simple.

After all, the fact that there is a suspected sage in charge is a level of strength that most forces cannot possess.

“Originally, our Taiyi Holy Land also had a half-saint, but unfortunately, in the previous battle, that half-saint had already perished at the hands of that evil beast.”

Mingxin smiled wryly as she said this.

A half-saint has fallen.

This is also a considerable loss for the Taiyi Holy Land.

Not long ago, the Taiyi Holy Land suffered a great loss of powerful figures in the Chaos War. Now, it has lost another half-saint. Although it is not a crippling blow, it is still a loss that cannot be ignored.

Subsequently.

Mingxin also led Shen Changqing to the current location of the Taiyi Holy Land.

Inside a celestial palace.

It seemed that cultivators from all sides had received the news and had already arrived here.

When the two arrived, all the cultivators turned their gazes toward them.

Most of the attention was focused on Shen Changqing.

They had obviously heard of this person before.

the other side.

Shen Changqing was also observing the presence of the other cultivators.

among them.

Two people caught his eye for a moment.

One of them had a beautiful face, giving people a different kind of quiet beauty. Her skin was as smooth and lustrous as flawless jade. A green cloud-patterned Taoist robe accentuated her otherworldly temperament.

When Shen Changqing met her gaze, he saw that the other's bright eyes were as calm as an ancient pool, yet seemed to reflect the stars.

Venerable Qingyao!

Although it was the first time Shen Changqing had met the other party, the corresponding thoughts had already popped into his mind.

Not surprisingly.

This is the Supreme Elder of the Xuanji Immortal Sect that Mingxin mentioned.

but.

Shen Changqing glanced at the other person briefly before shifting his gaze to another individual.

The other person had an unremarkable appearance, wore a blue Taoist robe, and had indifferent eyes, as if nothing could arouse his interest.

However, when Shen Changqing cast his gaze upon him, a flicker of emotion appeared in the former's indifferent eyes, as if a hint of scrutiny and a barely perceptible fighting spirit were emerging.

The other party's identity is naturally obvious.

Master of the Star-Picking Sword!

at this time.

Mingxin spoke, breaking the silence: "This is Shen Changqing, the Sect Master of the Xuantian Dao Sect and the Sword Master of Xuantian!"

"This is Venerable Qingyao, the Supreme Elder of the Xuanji Immortal Sect, and this is Xiao Hanzhou, the Sword Master of the Star-Picking Sword!"

"Greetings, Sword Master Shen!"

"Venerable Qingyao... Sword Master Xiao!"

Xiao Hanzhou and the other cultivators all cupped their hands in greeting, and Shen Changqing naturally returned the gesture with a cupped hand in return.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, they were considered acquainted.

now.

When Xiao Hanzhou looked at Shen Changqing, his gaze was intense: "I have long heard of the name of Sword Master Shen. He single-handedly wiped out hundreds of calamities in the Immortal Realm with his sword. He even killed Lu Baiyi, a fourth-tribulation half-saint. His strength is unparalleled."

Seeing it today, it is indeed extraordinary.

After this battle, I wonder if I'll have the chance to experience the swordsmanship of Sword Master Shen!

Upon hearing this, many cultivators' expressions changed slightly.

These words were more than just pleasantries; they were a veiled challenge.

If not handled properly, we might find ourselves fighting before we even have a chance to deal with the evil beast.

But Shen Changqing showed no anger upon hearing this, remaining calm throughout.

"Since Sword Master Xiao is willing, I will naturally oblige!"

"Good, Sword Master Shen is straightforward!"

A faint smile appeared on Xiao Hanzhou's indifferent face, as if being able to fight Shen Changqing was a joyous occasion.

At this moment, Mingxin interrupted everyone's conversation.

"Now that Fellow Daoist Shen has arrived, there is no need for us to delay any longer. Although the Demon King has attacked our defenses several times, we have driven it back each time."

However, if this evil king does not die, he will eventually become a hidden danger.

The most urgent task right now is to deal with this evil spirit king!

As Mingxin finished speaking, the expressions of the other cultivators also turned solemn.

They were all extremely wary of the existence of that evil king.

Just as Mingxin said, the Chongwang of Dongyuan Domain had attacked the defense line more than once or twice. Although their side had driven the Chongwang back each time, the price they paid was not small.

In addition, the evil spirits have ravaged the land for many years, affecting countless forces.

The vast majority of cultivators present had no goodwill toward the so-called Demon King and Demon Beast.

If they hadn't been aware of the Demon King's strength, the other cultivators would have already taken action and suppressed it, instead of waiting until now.

and so.

No one objected to Mingxin's words. (End of Chapter)