Outside.

The originally imposing giant iron door had lost all demonic energy, and the patterns outlined on it became dim and lifeless.

“Why is there no movement?”

“Looks like the Demon Ancestor’s resurrection should have failed.”

“That’s for the best, that’s for the best!”

Just as everyone was discussing, the giant iron door suddenly trembled, then slowly opened from bottom to top.

“The door’s opening!”

Experts from various sects and clans became vigilant again, even releasing various energies.

They had no knowledge of the situation inside. If the Demon Ancestor resurrected, he might emerge, so everyone prepared for a fierce battle with him.

Tongu Zhenren and Qiye Zhenren also became serious.

At this moment, in their view, this iron door slowly opening might represent disaster about to arrive!

“Whoosh, whoosh!”

“Whoosh, whoosh!”

Demonic energy emerged from the gap.

The expressions of the various experts standing ready showed bewilderment.

This type of independent space created by the Demon Ancestor should contain very strong demonic energy, right? Why was what blew out so plain and ordinary, not even as strong as some demon path blessed lands?

Because it had all been refined.

“Rumble!”

Just then, the giant iron door completely opened.

The experts from various sects and clans gathered nearby immediately tensed up.

However, when Jun Changxiao led his disciples out first, everyone’s expressions froze.

In such a short time, they had imagined countless scenarios, but hadn’t imagined that the first to walk out from inside would be a group of orthodox martial artists.

“Disciple!”

Tongu Zhenren said joyfully.

Jun Changxiao, who had just walked out from the Demonic Origin Land, said rather surprised, “Why is Master here?”

“Isn’t it because of you!” Tongu Zhenren roared.

Wait!

This guy’s skin is a bit off?

Tongu Zhenren immediately thought of something, thinking in shock, “Stone Statue Clan?”

Among the three great battle clans, petrified skin was the best identifier of one’s identity.

The gazes of experts from various sects showed incredulity.

A few orthodox martial artists walking out of the Demonic Origin Land was already strange enough—how could there also be a Stone Statue clan member? And he was actually Tongu Zhenren’s disciple?

Wasn’t his disciple the Myriad Manifestations Sect Master?

When did a young person who had just ascended from the Lower Realm become involved with the Stone Statue Clan?

Because the information was too much, the various great sects were momentarily confused.

Of course.

This wasn’t the main point. The main point was the young girl standing in the center of several orthodox martial artists, whose body emanated an aura different from ordinary demon cultivators, so they all frowned.

“Something’s wrong!” Qiye Zhenren said gravely.

Tongu Zhenren also locked his gaze on Yao Mengying, thinking, “This girl’s demonic energy is very strange. Could it be… she inherited the opportunity of the Demonic Origin Land?”

“The Innate Sacred Demon Physique!” After brief contemplation, a veteran expert from an immortal sect said in a deep voice, “This girl inherited the Demon Ancestor’s physique!”

“Whoosh!”

“Whoosh, whoosh!”

In an instant, other immortal sect experts nearby erupted with cultivation, staring at Yao Mengying in a highly vigilant state.

Whether the Demon Ancestor resurrected or not, they didn’t know, but now that his physique was inherited by someone else, it still posed a huge threat, so they must eliminate her!

“Big trouble!”

Gu Zhaoxi collapsed inside.

With so many Truth-Seeking Realm-level experts present, if they really fought, the consequences would definitely be disastrous.

They thought that once they safely exited the Demonic Origin Land, the matter would be over, not expecting an even trickier trouble waiting for them.

The experts from various sects all erupted with cultivation, and the invisible aura pressure spread over, making Li Qingyang and the others’ breathing somewhat labored.

Having just reached the first turn, how could they face the Truth-Seeking Realm?

“Big Brother!”

Gu Zhaoxi transmitted, “In the next life, let’s be life-and-death brothers again!”

This showed he was prepared to die, prepared for reincarnation, but thinking about how he had the Reincarnation Spirit to resurrect, Big Brother he…

“What do you want to do?”

Because he was still in a petrified state, Jun Changxiao’s words remained cold.

If this personality continued until the grand finale, the collapse of the art style would definitely be unbearable to watch.

“Young man.”

An immortal sect expert said, “The girl behind you inherited the Demon Ancestor’s physique. In the future, she will surely bring disaster to the entire Upper Realm!”

“So what?”

“Eliminate her to prevent disaster from occurring!”

Jun Changxiao’s eyes gradually turned cold as he said, “Whoever dares harm my disciple by even a hair, I will grind their bones to dust.”

“…”

Gu Zhaoxi was impressed.

With so many top Truth-Seeking Realm experts here, their aura pressure making his heart panic, yet Big Brother could still say such arrogant words—I can only say: awesome!

The immortal sect expert said with a stern face, “Tongu Zhenren, is your disciple protecting this demon woman?”

“Heh.”

Tongu Zhenren said, “As a sect master, is it wrong to protect his own disciple?”

At this moment, he and Qiye Zhenren had switched positions, standing in front of Jun Changxiao, releasing their own cultivation to gather barriers, blocking the unfriendly aura constantly pressing down.

Very clearly—

The sect master protects his disciples, the master protects his disciple!

This was being a teacher’s example.

As the saying goes, “Birds of a feather flock together.” That Jun Changxiao could have such a master showed similar personalities and shared stench.

“Sigh.”

Qiye Zhenren sighed.

This guy planned to confront the Ten Great Immortal Sects for his disciple. As his friend, how could he stand by idly?

These few short sentences expressed sect feelings, master-disciple feelings, and close friend feelings. This author was truly talented—no wonder he kept sliding down the monthly votes and recommendation rankings.

…

Yao Mengying inherited the Innate Sacred Demon Physique and was discovered by the Ten Great Immortal Sects. This trouble was quite serious for Jun Changxiao, completely comparable to the previous beast egg incident.

Undoubtedly—

Tongu Zhenren took the blame again.

However, he could not only take the blame, but also firmly protect his disciple.

A master doing this much was truly dedicated to his duty.

The Ten Great Immortal Sects’ experts collectively darkened their faces.

“Tongu Zhenren.”

An expert said in a deep voice, “That girl inherited the Demon Ancestor’s physique. Once her wings are full, she will surely bring disaster to all living beings. You and Qiye Zhenren are aiding a tyrant!”

“You open your mouth and say ‘disaster to all living beings’—do you think you have the ability to predict the future?” Tongu Zhenren said indifferently.

Qiye Zhenren said, “The Demonic Origin Land is connected to the origin of heaven and earth, which means it received recognition from the Heavenly Dao. Now that someone obtained the Demon Ancestor’s physique, it’s truly fate bringing opportunity. Why must you press so aggressively?”

His meaning was that if the opportunities in the Demonic Origin Land posed a danger of bringing disaster to all living beings, the Heavenly Dao laws would never allow it to exist.

“Hmph.”

An immortal sect expert said coldly, “The Demon Ancestor in life may have already stepped into the Heavenly Mystery Realm, shielding himself from the Heavenly Dao’s observation isn’t impossible.”

“Ha ha ha!”

Tongu Zhenren laughed loudly, “If that guy stepped into the third step, how could the Demon Reckless Clan have been exterminated? How could you Ten Great Immortal Sects exist to this day?”

From this sentence, Gu Zhaoxi immediately understood that the Demon Ancestor in life should not have broken through to the third step. Otherwise, what would have become history today wasn’t the Demon Reckless Clan, but the Ten Great Immortal Sects.

“Enough nonsense!”

“Today this demon woman must die—no one can protect her!”

The Ten Great Immortal Sects had made up their minds, unwilling to give up until this inheritor of the Demon Ancestor’s physique was eliminated.

Of course, dealing with something that might endanger the entire world couldn’t just be done by themselves, so an immortal sect expert looked at the various clans and said, “Everyone, state your positions.”

“I believe that as long as the Demon Ancestor hasn’t resurrected, the problem isn’t too serious, so there’s no need to make things difficult for a girl.”

“The future holds many variables. We shouldn’t rashly speculate.”

“Our Divine Movement Clan knows Sect Master Jun’s character very well. Even if this girl becomes an utterly evil demon in the future, under his guidance she will definitely turn from evil to righteousness!”

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