"The Xin Sheng Sect has launched its operation, spreading a demonic and evil art called the 'Xin Sheng Sect Scroll' throughout the cultivation world. These Devilkin have replaced Sect Leaders, Clan Heads, City Lords, National Preceptors, and other important figures, leading righteous cultivators within these forces astray."
Qiu Xuan, his hair graying, recited the intelligence from the jade scroll, the wrinkles on his face seemingly deepening.
He took a deep breath and continued, "Fortunately, our Ancient Immortal Dao lineage discovered it in time and preemptively purged the Devilkin spies within our lineage. Otherwise, the sects and schools under our lineage's jurisdiction would have all fallen into the hands of demonic and evil sects."
At this moment, inside the City Lord's mansion hall, the first-generation elders of the Ancient Immortal Dao lineage gathered together.
After hearing Qiu Xuan's intelligence report, their expressions all turned solemn.
It was not difficult to see that the Xin Sheng Sect's plan was to exponentially increase the number of demonic and evil cultivators.
Previously, cultivators voluntarily joined the Xin Sheng Sect, becoming members of the demonic and evil cultivators. Now, they are using deceptive means to lead people onto the wrong path.
Once a demonic and evil art is cultivated, it is difficult to interrupt. No one can resist the temptation of rapid cultivation progress.
Even if someone has a firm will and immediately abandons cultivation upon learning that it is a demonic and evil cultivation technique, the demonic and evil art's true energy has already taken root in their body, constantly tempting them to continue cultivating.
"The Ancient Immortal Dao lineage was established to restrain the Xin Sheng Sect. We cannot allow them to continue. We must take action to stop them."
Zhuang Zongzheng said in a deep voice.
Luo Liuxi, sitting to Chen Changsheng's left, nodded her head slightly and said, "That's right. The Ancient Immortal Dao lineage has governed the righteous sects for so many years. It's time for them to mobilize and contribute."
Wu Yingmei, sitting to Chen Changsheng's right, lightly tapped her slender jade hand in the air, revealing profound Daoist imprints. The points of light outlined a divination diagram.
She gently flicked her hand, and the divination image presented a beautiful scene of a sky full of stars, dazzling everyone, but they did not understand its profound meaning.
"I just performed a divination, and the key to ending this matter lies in Devilkin City! If we directly destroy Devilkin City, we can achieve twice the result with half the effort."
"Du Changping can also be considered an old friend of ours. Count me in for this trip to Devilkin City," Qi Xianjue said softly.
Hearing this, everyone present showed expressions of joy.
Qi Xianjue is a genuine Void Refinement Almighty. With his help, the certainty of taking down Devilkin City will naturally be greater.
Everyone discussed with high spirits, and the atmosphere gradually became heated.
Wu Yingmei continued to manipulate the divination diagram, her beautiful face gradually becoming solemn. The brilliant streamers of light constantly changed, sometimes strong and sometimes dim.
"Everyone, Devilkin City is not as simple as you think!"
"According to my divination, Devilkin City's foundation is growing day by day. There should be demonic and evil cultivators in the Void Refinement stage on their way to Devilkin City, and the number is no less than three!"
Her words were like a bucket of cold water poured down, instantly cooling the heated atmosphere in the hall.
Nie Qing frowned and said, "I have great trust in Yingmei's divination abilities. Since she said so, then it must be true! How about this, I will also go to Devilkin City with everyone..."
Zhuo Heng took a deep breath and interrupted, raising his hand, "There's no need for such trouble. Daoist Nie and Daoist Qi will stay in Taiping Town to guard it. I will personally take a trip to Devilkin City."
"What?!"
Everyone was shocked upon hearing this.
Zhuang Zongzheng hurriedly said, "Elder Zhuo, don't be impulsive. Just have you guard Taiping City. Although Devilkin City is like a dragon's pool and a tiger's den, we ourselves are no worse than any demonic and evil cultivator. This matter is just a bit tricky, but it's not enough to warrant your personal action."
"Yes, Elder Zhuo, leave this matter to me and Daoist Nie. Wouldn't it be overkill for you to take action?"
Qi Xianjue also said with a solemn expression, "Moreover, Taiping City is the root of the Ancient Immortal Dao lineage. In case the Xin Sheng Sect makes a desperate move and takes advantage of your trip to Devilkin City to launch a strong attack on Taiping City, Daoist Nie and I will have a hard time defending it..."
He had great respect for Zhuo Heng. As a Void Refinement cultivator, he deeply knew the value of the Integration stage. For Void Refinement cultivators, the Integration stage was also an unattainable legend.
If there were no accidents, Qi Xianjue's greatest achievement in this life would be the Void Refinement stage. He did not dare to hope to touch the Integration stage.
Zhuo Heng alone, sitting in Taiping City, could resist the Xin Sheng Sect's thousands of troops!
But if it were Qi Xianjue and Nie Qing, even with the blessing of the city's protective formation, they would definitely not be able to withstand the Xin Sheng Sect's full-scale attack.
This was the gap between the Void Refinement stage and the Integration stage, an insurmountable chasm!
After Zhuo Heng heard this, he thought it made sense. He pondered for a moment and said, "How about this, my clone will go to Devilkin City with you. You can arrange the other matters as you wish."
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this, and bright smiles appeared on their faces.
After some discussion, Yuan Rao was tied down by city affairs and could not leave. Qiu Xuan was a retired figure in Taiping City, and Wu Yingmei was good at divination but not good at fighting.
Therefore, the three of them stayed in Taiping Town to guard it and did not participate in the trip to Devilkin City.
The remaining first-generation and second-generation elders of the Ancient Immortal Dao lineage all participated in the Devilkin City annihilation operation, determined to wipe out Devilkin City in one fell swoop!
"Wait, I will not participate in this operation."
Just then, Chen Changsheng, who had been leisurely sipping tea, suddenly spoke, "I will have Zhang Qingxuan go in my place. This person has a strong destiny, values friendship and righteousness, and has a powerful cultivation base in the same realm. He is very trustworthy!"
"Pfft ~" Chen Qianqian couldn't help but laugh: "That's just like you, Changsheng!"
"Little friend Changsheng is not going with us?" Qi Xianjue said slightly stunned.
The person who first came into contact with Devilkin was Chen Changsheng. Logically speaking, the person who most wanted to destroy Devilkin should be Chen Changsheng.
As a result, the great opportunity to destroy Devilkin was in front of him, but he actually said he wasn't going?
Qi Xianjue and Nie Qing were a little puzzled, but those familiar with Chen Changsheng showed expressions of both crying and laughing.
"Changsheng's situation is special. He likes to stay at home, so let him stay in Taiping City. After all, he also has the identities of the Demon Suppression Division's Director and the Dao Treasure Pavilion's Pavilion Master, and he has more affairs than I, the City Lord,"
Yuan Rao said softly, smiling and smoothing things over for Chen Changsheng.
The people around nodded in agreement and understanding.
"I cannot go to Devilkin City with you, but I have a magic weapon to help you all. It can directly reveal the true form of the Devilkin."
Chen Changsheng immediately had Zhishu bring the bronze mirror magic weapon and then handed it to Luo Liuxi.
Everyone began to discuss again, notifying all the elders of the Ancient Immortal Dao lineage through private messages and mobilizing a large number of sects and schools, heading towards Devilkin City!
