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At this moment, the battle above the Wanxiang Sect had changed significantly from before.
In the lowest tier, the number of Foundation Establishment Practitioners had already been reduced by half, with a high casualty rate. However, their overall strength remained relatively balanced, and the fight continued to be fierce. In the middle tier, the Yuan Ying Cultivators were completely dominated by the Demonic Sect, with the Wanxiang Sect seemingly having lost three or four members. Master Gong was covered in blood but still managed to hold his ground against two opponents, though his aura had changed drastically, indicating he must have used some forbidden technique to enhance his combat power.
The situation in the highest tier was the most shocking. The male protagonist, Xiao Han, had undergone a drastic transformation; dark energy swirled around him in an eerie manner. His eyes were glazed over, and sword energy flew chaotically around him, clearly indicating he had lost his senses. Meanwhile, Gong Xue'er’s eyes were bloodshot as she unleashed various talismans and magical artifacts, frantically attacking the Demonic Sect Cultivator across from her, but her efforts were effortlessly evaded.
The Ancestor of Wanxiang Sect attempted several times to split himself to assist but was entangled by the opposing Cultivator.
"Yes, that's it! Release your Demonic Qi! Just a bit more, a bit more—don't you feel much better?" The Demonic Sect Cultivator casually deflected Gong Xue'er’s attacks and spoke. His voice was sharp, akin to metal scraping against metal, infused with a hint of spiritual power that captivated the mind.
"Hehehehehe..." Xiao Han emitted a strange laugh from his throat as his body twisted unnaturally. Waves of dark energy erupted from his skin until he was completely shrouded in it.
"Xiao Han! Snap out of it!" Gong Xue'er shouted hoarsely. Initially, she and Xiao Han had been at a disadvantage against a Hua Shen opponent. Although their cooperation was seamless and their Ten Thousand Sword Technique was formidable, their cultivation levels were lower by one tier. As time passed, they began to exhaust their spiritual power and faced perilous situations. Xiao Han had barely managed to hold on until now by using forbidden techniques. However, no one expected that at such a critical moment, he would unleash a surge of Demonic Qi from within himself. This delighted the Demonic Sect Transformation Stage Cultivator who guided Xiao Han into a state of madness, causing him to lose all rationality and combat ability.
Gong Xue'er realized that there was no way she could defeat a Transformation Stage Cultivator alone at this point. Therefore, she threw out all her trump cards in hopes of buying time, praying that Xiao Han would regain his senses in time.
The Ancestor of Wanxiang Sect felt despair in his heart; he understood that once someone fell into madness, regaining clarity was nearly impossible. Xiao Han had lost his mind completely, and as his madness progressed, indiscriminate attacks could occur at any moment. Seeing Gong Xue'er also falling into danger made him aware that the outcome of this battle would be dire. He had lived for thousands of years; although he cared for the sect, he valued his own life even more. Rebuilding the sect after losing a Transformation Stage Cultivator was not an insurmountable task... With this thought in mind, he resolved firmly.
Chang Qing noticed the Ancestor's distracted gaze and suddenly launched a series of fierce attacks, realizing what he was contemplating. However, facing two Hua Shen cultivators made it difficult for him to escape.
As expected, although Wanxiang Sect's Ancestor managed to repel one of the Demonic Sect Cultivators with his wave of attacks, when he attempted to withdraw, another Demonic Sect Transformation Stage cultivator blocked his path by abandoning Gong Xue'er.
"Old Ghost! You think you can leave while we're here?" He let out a laugh that sounded like a broken gong.
Gong Xue'er finally reacted; seeing that even the Ancestor was considering fleeing filled her with despair. She noticed Xiao Han wildly slashing at thin air and felt terrified to approach him. She instinctively thought of Gu Changqing—the man who always appeared calm no matter what happened. "What would he do if he were here?" She found herself without any ideas.
Meanwhile, Wanxiang Sect's Ancestor faced immense danger while dealing with two Demonic Sect Transformation Stage cultivators; within moments, he sustained numerous new injuries. He understood that reinforcements from other sects had surely been blocked and that they had utterly failed on the Hua Shen battlefield—now their entire sect faced annihilation. "Am I truly going to have to resort to self-detonation?" He couldn't help but feel despondent.
No! It wasn't time for that yet. Suddenly, he sensed a powerful aura rapidly approaching.
Chang Qing rushed forward at full speed, showing no signs of hiding his presence. At this moment, not only did several Transformation Stage Cultivators sense him, but even Gong Xue'er noticed that someone was approaching.
"Could it be that help has finally arrived?" This was the shared thought of the Wanxiang Sect elder and Gong Xue'er.
The two Transformation Stage Cultivators from the Demonic Sect finally changed their expressions. The Demonic Sect had sent three Hua Shen for this operation; since two were present here, the third must be blocking the Righteous Path's reinforcements. Therefore, the newcomer could not be a Demonic Sect Cultivator. A Transformation Stage Cultivator from the Righteous Path was coming to their aid!
The two exchanged glances, understanding each other. Suddenly, one of them charged towards Gong Xue'er, a massive hand formed from black energy reaching out like an eagle's claw, aiming to strike first and eliminate an opponent!
Gong Xue'er had already seen a glimmer of hope and would not simply wait to die. With a swift motion, she clapped her hands and took out a small purple umbrella from her storage ring. As she chanted a spell, the umbrella quickly opened, enveloping her in a soft purple glow and creating an independent small space.
The Seven Treasures Exquisite Umbrella! This was a magical artifact gifted by her father when she achieved her infant transformation, capable of withstanding an attack from a Late Stage Yuanying Cultivator. This was also her last line of defense. She pressed her hands together in a spell gesture, continuously channeling spiritual energy into it.
"Seven Treasures Exquisite Umbrella, you must protect me from this blow," she prayed in her heart.
But facing a Transformation Stage Cultivator! With a sharp sound, the Seven Treasures Exquisite Umbrella shattered into pieces under the attack that could withstand a Late Stage Yuanying's strike. The giant hand of Demonic Qi merely hesitated for a moment before continuing its descent. Under the immense pressure, Gong Xue'er found herself unable to move at all. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw her Ancestor entangled by the Demon Sect's Transformation Stage Cultivator, unable to break free. In despair, she closed her eyes.
...
However, instead of the anticipated crushing blow that would shatter flesh and bone, she felt only a sharp pain as if her scalp had been scraped by thorns. Realizing that the overwhelming pressure had vanished, she opened her eyes.
Before her stood countless green Thorn Swords engaged in battle with the Hua Shen ahead. These Thorn Swords glowed with a vibrant green light, each sword adorned with numerous long spikes. Strangely enough, these Thorn Swords and their spikes seemed almost alive, able to freely adjust their lengths, greatly enhancing their attacking agility. The Demonic Sect cultivators were caught off guard and suffered several cuts across their bodies.
A voice rang out from behind: "Sister Xue'er, go check on your senior Xiao!" The unspoken part of the sentence—don't just stand there hindering my fight—was clear in Gong Xue'er's ears.
She turned around to see Chang Qing casually standing behind her, his gaze calm as he looked at her while seemingly peering through her at the Demonic Sect Cultivators ahead.
"You..." Gong Xue'er was taken aback to see Chang Qing, and even more surprised that Chang Qing had already become a Hua Shen. Noticing the cold gaze from Chang Qing, she touched the large patch of hair that had been shaved off her head, swallowing all her words. "Hmph, what's so great about Hua Shen!" With a toss of her head, she dashed towards Xiao Han.
However, in the next moment, she was sent flying. Xiao Han's eyes were bloodshot, and sword energy swirled around him. Though he had lost his mind, he still retained the vigilance of a Cultivator. At this moment, he recognized no one; as soon as Gong Xue'er approached, he struck her away with a single blow.
Chang Qing ignored Gong Xue'er and engaged in battle with the Demonic Sect avatar using the Thorn Sword. Meanwhile, the Wanxiang Sect elder, seeing that reinforcements had arrived, felt invigorated. Various magical artifacts surged forth like a tempest, momentarily suppressing the Demonic Sect avatar to the point where it could not retaliate.
"Senior Gu, be careful!" Gong Xue'er’s voice rang out. It turned out that Xiao Han was charging at Chang Qing with a torrent of sword energy.
"This male lead still seems very hostile towards me; even in his madness, he knows to attack," Chang Qing thought coldly. "System, will taking down the male lead affect the small world?"
"Uh, I'm not sure about that," the system replied nervously, sweating profusely.
"What good are you!?" Chang Qing couldn't help but retort. First things first; he needed to bind Xiao Han. After all, the mission was crucial. If the small world collapsed, all his previous efforts would be in vain.
With a wave of his hand, countless vines sprang up from thin air, binding Xiao Han tightly before he could react. Chang Qing tossed Xiao Han beside Gong Xue'er and said, "Take him away from here."
Gong Xue'er naturally complied without hesitation. She scooped up the struggling Xiao Han and turned to leave the battlefield.
At this moment, reinforcements from the Righteous Path had also arrived and joined the fray. The situation on both mid-tier and lower-tier fronts immediately reversed. The two Demon Sect avatars exchanged glances; even Hua Shen, who was battling against the Wanxiang Sect elder, suddenly charged towards Chang Qing.
"Do they think I'm an easy target?" The two Demonic Sect avatars indeed held such thoughts. Although they were somewhat worn down, they were still at the Mid Transformation Stage. Seeing that Chang Qing was a newly ascended Hua Shen naturally led them to underestimate him; they aimed to concentrate their strength and eliminate him first to gain an advantage on the battlefield.
However, in the next moment, they regretted their decision. As Chang Qing initiated his spell, a massive divine tree descended from above. Its enormous canopy blotted out the sky and enveloped the entire Upper Battlefield.
One tree became a forest! The two Demonic Sect avatars suddenly felt darkness descend upon them as a wave of green engulfed their vision; before they could react, they had already fallen into the forest. Realizing something was amiss, they attempted to retreat but were met with relentless attacks coming from all directions and had no choice but to defend themselves with all their might.
At this moment, the Ancestor of Wanxiang Sect also arrived, seemingly unaffected by the forest surrounding them. Thus, the fierce battle continued.
...
The fight lasted an entire day. The massive trees obscured the battlefield, and no one knew the specifics of the combat within. After the battles at the lower and middle levels concluded and the fleeing Demonic Sect cultivators were all hunted down, only then did the upper-level conflict come to an end.
Without warning, the forest that covered the entire battlefield suddenly vanished. Chang Qing and the Ancestor of Wanxiang Sect appeared amidst it, while the Demonic Sect's avatars were nowhere to be found!
They had won! Although it came at a heavy cost, the Righteous Path had finally triumphed! The crowd couldn't help but cheer.
In front of the main hall of Wanxiang Sect, countless medical cultivators hurried back and forth, treating the injured. Despite their victory, a somber atmosphere still enveloped Wanxiang Sect. Half of their Yuan Ying cultivators had perished, and countless Golden Core and lower-level cultivators were lost as well; most of the surviving disciples had friends who died in this battle.
"It will be difficult to recover vitality without at least a hundred years," everyone thought to themselves.
Some turned their gaze towards Young God, who was conversing with members of Xianxia Sect, feeling a sense of melancholy. The heavens of the cultivation world had changed; this battle had severely weakened the Demonic Sect while Wanxiang Sect was also gravely injured. Meanwhile, Xianxia Sect had produced a powerful Young God, disrupting the balance. For hundreds of years to come, Xianxia Sect's influence would likely continue to expand.
"Fellow cultivators! In our time of peril, you have generously extended your hands to save Wanxiang Sect from disaster. We are eternally grateful," said the Ancestor of Wanxiang Sect as he bowed deeply in thanks.
"Ancestor is too kind! The Righteous Path is like branches from the same root; it is only natural," everyone replied in kind.
With a sorrowful expression and a resolute voice, he continued, "In recent decades, the Demonic Sect has grown increasingly rampant. Today they have committed heinous acts by ambushing our great sect. If it is Wanxiang Sect today, which sect will it be tomorrow?"
He surveyed his surroundings and noticed that everyone appeared contemplative. He added, "After this battle, with two Hua Shen from the Demonic Sect fallen, their strength has been significantly diminished. This presents a great opportunity for us in the Righteous Path! Therefore, I propose that the three sects and five schools of the Righteous Path unite to issue a 'Kill Order,' thoroughly compressing the living space of the Demonic Sect to prevent such tragedies from happening again. What do you all think?"
Given Wanxiang Sect's immense losses in this battle, they could not swallow this humiliation and naturally sought revenge. The cultivators from various sects who had come to assist were generally leaders at peak levels and held significant power within their sects. Seeing Wanxiang Sect's dire situation stirred their emotions as well; however, issuing a Kill Order was not something they could decide unilaterally—it required discussion among their sects and approval from their Hua Shen Ancestors. For a moment, an air of silence fell over them.
"Certainly." A cool voice broke the silence.
Chang Qing stood up and said, "I support the proposal from Wanxiang Sect. The cultivators of the world have suffered under the Demonic Sect for too long! With the recent defeat of the Demonic Sect, there is a chance they might seek revenge. Now is the time to pursue them relentlessly and completely eliminate this hidden threat in the Cultivation World. On behalf of Xianxia Sect, I agree with this proposal!"
It was a welcome sight for Chang Qing to see someone take the lead against the Demonic Sect. Although their fighting strength was greatly diminished at this moment, no one could predict whether they would rise again. The best course of action was to keep them under constant pressure, cutting off any chance for their resurgence. Now that the Demonic Sect had made a bitter enemy of Wanxiang Sect, and since Wanxiang Sect sought revenge to crush the Demonic Sect, Chang Qing naturally wanted to add fuel to the fire.
"Indeed, the Demonic Sect has gone too far!" Master Xuan Yuan also stepped forward and said, "And I have good news to share with everyone."
He paused, noticing all eyes were on him, then continued, "Before supporting Wanxiang Sect, Changqing Zhenjun made a trip to the Demonic Sect and eliminated some of their remaining Hua Shen. Now, the Demonic Sect is like a stray dog; as long as the Righteous Path stands united, we need not worry about the Demonic Sect in the future!"
At these words, an uproar ensued! To infiltrate the stronghold of the Demonic Sect alone was not something an ordinary cultivator would dare to do, especially when it involved eliminating a Demon Sect Transformation God Practitioner! It was known that all four Hua Shen from the Demonic Sect were at least mid-stage cultivators. Did this not imply that Chang Qing's strength had surpassed that of an ordinary Hua Shen? Everyone was astonished.
Only Wanxiang sect elder remained unfazed. Having jointly eliminated two Demon Sect Transformation Stage practitioners with Chang Qing, he had a more direct understanding of Chang Qing's strength and was therefore not surprised by his ability to kill a Transformation Stage Cultivator alone.
He also knew that everyone present did not have direct decision-making power; suggesting ideas was merely blowing some wind. He hadn't expected Chang Qing and Xianxia Sect to agree so readily. He did not doubt that Chang Qing and Master Xuan Yuan held significant weight in Xianxia Sect; after all, when a Transformation Stage Cultivator spoke, it could almost be considered representative of their sect's will. Moreover, Xianxia Sect had always been a proponent of war against the Demonic Sect.
Thus, he took over the conversation and continued, "Changqing Zhenjun's actions are commendable. Over these years, which sect has not lost disciples at the hands of the Demonic Sect? Their hostility towards us has never waned. I have decided to send out invitations in a month for all sects to convene and discuss plans for exterminating demons. I hope for everyone's support."
"The Demonic Sect brings calamity upon our people; I will carefully convey Ancestor's intentions to our sect," many responded in agreement.
Afterward, under the guidance of Wanxiang sect disciples, everyone went to rest at their guest quarters. Chang Qing declined Wanxiang sect's repeated invitations and directly returned to Xianxia Sect.
In this battle, the support team suffered minimal losses while the Demonic Sect faced significant damage; it could be said that they would pose no threat to Xianxia Sect for nearly a century. Furthermore, Wanxiang sect had firmly set its sights on the Demonic Sect. With the Righteous Path united in their efforts to eliminate them, any attempt by the Demonic Sect to make a comeback would likely be extremely difficult. Especially after receiving word that many Demonic Sect cultivators returning to their sect triggered a great formation that annihilated them instantly, Chang Qing felt even more reassured.
As for the male protagonist, he believed that with Wanxiang sect's resources, they should be able to eliminate any lingering Demonic Qi from him; it would only take some extra time at most. Therefore, after reporting everything to his sect, Chang Qing chose to enter Closed Door Meditation once again. He had no intention of getting involved in subsequent matters.
Several centuries later, when the system informed him that Xiao Han had become the leader of the Wanxiang Sect, he was not surprised at all.
"So, Xiao Han really did become the leader just like in the storyline?"
"That's right! Xiao Han's Demonic Qi was painstakingly removed by the Wanxiang Sect's Ancestor. Over the years, his cultivation has advanced significantly. He actively participated in eliminating the remnants of the Demonic Sect and has topped the kill list for many years. It is said that the last remaining Hua Shen of the Demonic Sect fell at his hands."
The system often ventured out and was quite well-informed about the happenings in the Cultivation World.
"What about Gong Xue'er? Did she also become a Dao partner with the male lead like in the original plot?" Chang Qing rarely asked about the main characters.
"No, Gong Xue'er, like the male lead after the great battle, became a cultivation fanatic as well. She is now a key player in exterminating the Demonic Sect and has reached Yuan Ying Pinnacle, inheriting the position of Peak Master of Azure Cloud Peak in Wanxiang Sect..."
So my arrival did change some things after all, Chang Qing thought to himself.
"Now that the mission is complete, right?" Chang Qing asked again.
"Hold on, let me check the progress bar."
"Yes, it's completed. Host, shall we leave now?"
"Let's go." After all, it wasn't unusual for a Transformation Stage Cultivator to be in Closed Door Meditation for thousands of years; Chang Qing had no concerns.
With a flash of white light, Chang Qing departed from this world.
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