Chapter 1124 - 744: Thunderstruck Out of Nowhere

Chapter 1124: Chapter 744: Thunderstruck Out of Nowhere

"Mm."

"My husband, why must you duel with Wan Hai Demon Monarch?"

Shen Xuan hugged her, speaking softly, "Among the Song Country Six Sects, there are ten Demon Infant Patriarchs. Of them, Wan Hai Demon Monarch, I have the greatest chance of victory."

Qin Yuehan asked, "Is a battle inevitable?"

"A battle is inevitable."

"Aside from the Hehuan Sect that still hesitates, the other five sects are all controlled by the Demon Race, preparing to wage war and invade Song Country. The war between the two countries’ sects is about to start, yet I am not ready."

Shen Xuan pondered for a while and explained, "I have gathered all the resources needed for Nascent Soul Formation. However, I still need fifty years of diligent cultivation to achieve Golden Core Perfection and attain the Nascent Soul Great Dao."

"At this moment, if I can kill Wan Hai Demon Monarch with thunderous means, it would intimidate the other demon monarchs in Liang Country, shake their resolve, and delay the outbreak of war."

"What if they insist on starting the war immediately?"

"They won’t."

Shen Xuan shook his head and said, "With Wan Hai Demon Monarch’s demise, the Corpse Refining Sect will surely be divided by the other five sects. The Liang Country Demon Sect follows the law of the jungle, where the weak perish first. The other five sects will find ways to annex the Corpse Refining Sect and divide its resources and disciples. No matter what, Corpse Refining Sect is a Nascent Soul Level Major Sect, and the absorption by the five sects will take considerable time."

Shen Xuan held Qin Yuehan tightly in his arms.

"High-tier Demon Race finds it hard to descend into the Profound Origin Realm. At this moment, Golden Spirit Race controls the Liang Country Demon Sect through inducements primarily."

"For these demon monarchs, no benefits outweigh their own lives."

"Having the Corpse Refining Sect as a tempting piece on the menu, they have no reason not to devour it first."

Shen Xuan slowly closed his eyes.

"Rest assured, my dear. Everything is under my control. Focus on cultivating the Element Transformation Technique. Once I attain the Nascent Soul, I shall perform divine arts for you, condensing the Inner Core and prolonging your life."

Qin Yuehan looked up at him, her clear eyes reflecting moonlight, spreading a hazy warmth.

Her soft lips curled into a gentle smile, murmuring like a dreamy whisper, "I believe in my husband."

"My husband is the most formidable!"

The night wind breezed by, and Yuehua fell like silk.

The two figures nestled together, silence as if painted.

...

In Liang Country, Corpse Refining Sect, Wan Hai Demon Monarch is causing trouble against Cyan Cloud Sect.

Who would expect an even more startling news to explode?

Cyan Cloud Sect’s True Master Profound Ice unexpectedly responded with a challenge!

A duel appointment three months later, at the summit of Demon Mountain at Song and Liang Border.

It’s a fight to determine victory and life or death!

This event spread like wildfire, circulating throughout the Song Country Cultivation Realm in just ten days.

The nation was shaken.

A Tier Four Great Cultivator’s public life-and-death duel!

Hundreds of years have passed without such an occurrence.

Not mere sparring, nor a discussion of Dao.

But an utmost life-and-death battle!

True Master Profound Ice, originally a prodigy of Song Country, a Great Grandmaster of Body Refining, has yet to form a Nascent Soul.

Yet dares to proactively challenge the infamous, fierce old demon from Liang Country’s Corpse Refining Sect!

At first heard, many were skeptical.

The higher one’s cultivation, the more precious their life.

The battles between high-tier cultivators of the same level, it’s life-or-death, truly rare.

However, the news soon confirmed.

At the Starlight Island Immortal City square, the Spirit Mirror was suspended high, reflecting the entire challenge document.

Each word like a sword, consuming the mountains and rivers.

With immense majesty, unstoppable!

Such a challenge left the old demon at a dead end.

Wan Hai Demon Monarch had no choice but to accept the challenge.

Instantly, in Song Country Cultivation Realm, streets and alleys, taverns and tea houses, hotly discussed.

Although many privately shook their heads, doubting True Master Profound Ice’s victory.

Yet for the boldness to lead the way and the uprightness, all couldn’t help but admire and be deeply impressed.

In Starlight Island Research Institute, emotions ran high.

The young disciples’ blood surged, reciting with conviction, "As cultivators, we should be like the director! Sever demons and eliminate fiends, protect the common people!"

Many Foundation Establishment Disciples, at the Academy’s memory wall, wrote verses, then resolutely turned to the Daoist Demon Battlefield at Song and Liang Border.

A single challenge document ignited the barren plains like stars.

The Song Country Cultivation Realm, hearts lifted, morale soared.

...

Profound Celestial Immortal City, Wangxian Tavern.

The first-floor hall buzzed with voices, the aroma of Spirit Wine mingling with discussions, wafting gently.

By the window, a Daoist with sword-like brows and starry eyes sat alone, drinking.

The nearby patrons engaged in lofty discussions, the conversation circled around the Tier Four Great Cultivator’s life-and-death battle.

"True Master Profound Ice is truly a model for us!"

A sturdy Foundation Establishment man at the neighboring table drank Spirit Wine, his face flushed red.

The elderly Sword Cultivator at the same table heard this, shaking his head and sighing, "Indeed, we joined a famous sect, cultivated arduously for a century, intending to uphold the Dao with our sword. Who knew..."

He paused and didn’t continue.

"Like True Master Profound Ice, deserving of the title of Song Country’s prodigy and a hero of the Human Race!"

At another table, a charming red-clad Female Cultivator quickly chimed in.

"If I have the fortune to meet him, even as a servant or maid, I would willingly accept!"

"Forget it."

The middle-aged Male Cultivator across grinned shamelessly, "True Master Profound Ice is known for being uninterested in women, his Dao companion True Master Hanyue is a descendant of Purple Maple True Monarch, so don’t delude yourself. How about, you and I make do together?"

"Pah! You shameless old thing!"

Amidst the laughter, the elderly Sword Cultivator sighed deeply, "I wonder, how likely is True Master Profound Ice to win?"

As his words fell, the hall suddenly quieted.

Wan Hai Demon Monarch, notorious.

True Master Profound Ice, ultimately not a Nascent Soul.

Even as a Great Grandmaster of Body Refining, how much assurance could he have!

At this moment, a young Sword Cultivator rose sharply from the corner.

"No need to worry, fellow Daoists."

His voice was clear, each word solidifying.

"The director’s Daoist Technique is profound, victory in this battle is certain!"

Everyone looked over.

Someone asked, "Are you a disciple of Starlight Institute?"

"Indeed!"

The young Sword Cultivator straightened his body, eyes bright as stars, "We Starlight Institute disciples should uphold the Dao with our swords, sever demons and eliminate fiends, protect the common people. The director takes the lead for us, setting an example, a merit lasting for ages, enduring forever!"

The hall immediately echoed with cheers.

The conduct of Starlight Institute disciples is upright, and their beliefs firm, standing opposed to Demon Cultivators and Tribulation Cultivators.