Chapter 39: Demons and Monsters Emerge Together (Part 1)

Behind Mount Taixuan, on the Send Immortal Ridge, disciples of the Sky Sword Sect, led by Jian Wuchen, were engaged in a fierce battle with three ghost demons and another mysterious disciple. Surrounding them, disciples of the Sky Sword Sect and key figures from the Six Academies observed the confrontation.

At this moment, Li Changchun was quietly discussing with the five heads of the sect on how to deal with the three ghost demons. Others attentively watched the scene, deeply impressed by the formidable strength of the three ghost demons. While observing the battle, Lu Yun's eyes were fixed on the mysterious spiritual energy concealed in the Send Immortal Ridge.

Suddenly, Lu Yun's eyes changed, and the final two strands of his mental waves finally returned. In Lu Yun's mind, a peculiar scene appeared. In a deep cave, there was a strangely milky-white pool. The pool was not large, only about three yards in size, occupying half of the entire cave. The liquid in the pool was milky-white and very dense. What made it even more mysterious was the eight strange symbols engraved around the pool, forming an octagram and surrounding the pool. Above the pool, one foot above the water's surface, a magical flower with five-colored radiance was blooming, and five-colored light rotated around it.

Lu Yun's face changed slightly as he saw this mysterious object, finally realizing why these monsters and demons had gathered at Mount Taixuan. Lu Yun looked at Li Changchun, a cold snort echoing in his heart. It seemed that everyone, regardless of who they were, had their own hidden agendas. Lu Yun was sure that Li Changchun knew about this mysterious object hidden in the Send Immortal Ridge; he just hadn't revealed it.

At this moment, the six heads of the sect had devised a strategy to deal with the ghost demons, but Lu Yun suddenly looked towards the sky. A black lotus platform was slowly descending, and simultaneously, two black lights appeared above the Send Immortal Ridge. Just as the black lotus and the demonic immortals appeared, countless rapidly fluctuating spiritual waves attacked everyone on the Send Immortal Ridge.

"Heartless Traceless" reappeared, and Jian Wuchen and the mysterious man were the first to be affected. The two of them trembled, their faces instantly turning pale. Due to their slowed movements, the three ghost demons took the opportunity to evade their attacks. Among the disciples of the Sky Sword Sect, screams suddenly erupted, and important figures from the Six Academies also staggered, receiving varying degrees of mental attacks.

Li Changchun's entire body emitted a purple light, shouting loudly, "Everyone, activate your techniques immediately! This is the 'Heartless Traceless' technique of the Demon Sect. Its attacks are elusive and invisible, making it extremely difficult to defend against." Having said that, his body flickered, instantly appearing in front of a demonic immortal. A burst of purple light, like a purple sun, erupted, attacking the demonic immortal. Li Changchun's movement prompted the other five heads of the sect to also rush towards the remaining monsters and demons.

While the mental waves attacked the demonic immortals, Lu Yun had set up nine mental waves around him, successfully blocking their mental attacks. Therefore, neither Ao Xue nor Yun Feng, who were beside him, suffered from the mental attacks. Observing the battle in the sky, Lu Yun said, "Yun Feng, you've been eager to take action. Now is your chance to help them deal with those monsters and demons. Just remember not to provoke the black lotus; it's an indestructible entity, and it's a waste of effort."

Yun Feng, hearing this, laughed and said, "Alright, I got it. I'll go deal with that ghost demon. Hehe, practice makes perfect. I should have an easier time dealing with it this time than the first." After saying that, he instantly disappeared. When he reappeared, he was already beside one of the ghost demons. The Zhanfeng Sword flickered with silver light, fiercely attacking the demon.

On the ground, Ben Yi, Wu Wang, Cang Yue, Jian Wuchen, and Bi Tian had all unleashed their ultimate techniques, flying into the air to assist the six heads of the sect against the three ghost demons, two demonic immortals, and the mysterious black lotus. Ao Xue and Lu Yun exchanged glances and prepared to take action. Suddenly, Lu Yun said, "Ao Xue, go help Senior Martial Uncle deal with the ghost demon. I'll go take a look at that black lotus." After speaking, Lu Yun calmly looked at the mysterious man from the Sky Sword Sect.

In the sky, Jian Wuchen's divine sword radiance was dazzling as he assisted Li Changchun in dealing with one demonic immortal, while Dao Yuan's Seven Profound True Man and Wu Wang joined forces against another demonic immortal. Yushuang from the Phoenix Academy, along with Faguoda Shi and Ben Yi, collaborated to fight against the black lotus. Xuan Yu True Man, Ao Xue, and Yun Feng teamed up against one ghost demon, while Huoyun Monk and Bi Tian faced another ghost demon. The remaining ghost demon was confronted by Cang Yue and Xujie. The only ones who hadn't moved were Lu Yun, the mysterious man, and Liu Xinghun.

In the sky, multicolored lights and various auras flickered, creating a dazzling display. Xuan Yu True Man, Ao Xue, and Yun Feng dealing with a ghost demon seemed more than sufficient, pushing the demon into a desperate situation. Ao Xue's divine sword emitted a brilliant purple light, while the "YiTian Ruler" in Xuan Yu True Man's hand displayed unparalleled power. Coupled with Yun Feng's Yin-Yang spells, all were the best techniques to counteract ghostly entities. The powerful demon, no matter how strong, found it difficult to escape.

Ruyuan, dealing with another ghost demon, faced no significant issues, much like Cang Yue and her companions. The most challenging opponents were the two demonic immortals and the black lotus. The black lotus was indestructible, and the mental attacks of the demonic immortals were mysterious and unpredictable, requiring constant vigilance. Thus, the Sky Sword Sect, the Bodhi Academy, and the Dao Yuan Academy encountered formidable enemies, making the battle extremely difficult.

At this moment, the radiance of the black lotus surged, easily breaking through the attacks of Master Faguoda, Jade Peerless, and Ben Yi, shooting towards the west. As the black lotus moved, Master Faguoda, Jade Peerless, and Ben Yi hurriedly pursued. On the ground, Liu Xinghun, observing the direction in which the black lotus disappeared, changed his expression. Glancing at the mysterious man, he suddenly shot towards the direction of the distant cliff, seemingly intending to prevent something.

As the black lotus departed, the two demonic immortals also vaguely sensed something amiss. They roared fiercely, and suddenly, their radiance surged, forcefully breaking through the encirclement of the others, shooting towards the northwest, and quickly disappearing from view. Li Changchun from the Sky Sword Sect glanced at the mysterious man and, accompanied by Jian Wuchen, chased after the demonic immortals. Following suit, the two experts from the Dao Yuan Academy also pursued. This left only the Yi Garden, Ruyuan, and Cang Yue factions attacking the three ghost demons on the Send Immortal Ridge.

In midair, the three ghost demons seemed to have sensed something, launching a fierce counterattack. Amidst the roars, three black shadows transformed into countless ghostly figures, enveloping the entire Send Immortal Ridge in a layer of eerie black aura. Taking advantage of the cover of the ghostly figures, the three ghost demons fled in different directions. However, the experts from the Six Academies weren't idle and couldn't allow them to escape so easily.

Ao Xue's divine sword radiance surged, covering the surroundings with layers of purple light, leaving no chance for the ghost demons to escape. Yun Feng once again employed the Yin-Yang Divine Eye, combining it with Yin-Yang techniques to completely block the path of the ghost demons. The hermit Haoyun and Bi Tian simultaneously unleashed the Confucian Garden's majestic righteous aura, forming a protective barrier of intense positive energy that isolated the area and left no opportunity for the ghost demons to flee.

Cang Yue's divine sword, the Howling Moon, emitted a dazzling silver-yellow radiance, akin to moonlight. A yellow phoenix spread its wings behind her, carrying immense power as it attacked the ghost demon. Xu Jie's sword glowed with yellow light as her entire being transformed into a fiery phoenix, soaring and dancing in midair, engulfing everything in its path.

Amidst the colorful lights, a loud roar echoed. Xu Jie's body trembled slightly, and a black radiance shot like a streak of light, landing on the ground and instantly heading towards the cliffs of the Send Immortal Ridge. Cang Yue lightly commanded, "Junior Martial Sister, take a rest. I'll go and kill it." With that, her body turned into a silver light, swiftly chasing after the Howling Moon Sword.

On the ground, Lu Yun noticed that the mysterious man's eyes changed, and his body suddenly faded, disappearing in an instant. Lu Yun's face changed drastically. This mysterious man was truly extraordinary, possessing profound cultivation far beyond the six heads of the sect. Who could he be? Why did Li Changchun never mention his name? What secrets were hidden within?

Before Lu Yun could ponder further, he glanced at the figures in the sky, and his body instantly shimmered, disappearing from view. Below a cliff enveloped in mist, Cang Yue's body paused in midair, carefully searching for the ghost demon's whereabouts. Surveying the dark cliff, the Howling Moon Sword above her head shimmered with silver-yellow light, rotating continuously. Suddenly, a burst of radiance flickered, and a figure appeared out of thin air three yards to the left of Cang Yue – the mysterious man. Glancing coldly at Cang Yue, the man's body suddenly spun, transforming into a dark purple light, disappearing in an instant.

Cang Yue's eyes revealed a hint of puzzlement. The Howling Moon Sword above her head traced the surroundings of the cliff slowly. Soon, she found a clue. However, just at that moment, Lu Yun's figure also appeared beside Cang Yue. Looking at Cang Yue, Lu Yun asked in a soft voice, "Senior Martial Sister Cang Yue, did you happen to see a mysterious man, the one who fought the ghost demon earlier? "

Cang Yue glanced at him, her eyes revealing a strange color. She nodded slightly and said, "He just appeared for a moment, but in an instant, he turned into a dark purple light and disappeared. I don't know where he went. This person's cultivation is incredibly strong, probably unmatched within the entire Six Academies."

Lu Yun looked at her beautiful face and felt a slight emotion in his heart. He spoke softly, "That person is very mysterious, and his cultivation is stronger than even Jian Wuchen's. You chased the ghost demon, but did you lose track of it here?" After speaking, he saw her nodding slightly. Without further delay, Lu Yun began to survey the surroundings.