The two Epic Tasks given were complete spoilers.

First was the first one, telling Jun Changxiao to handle water with earth, soldiers with generals—wasn’t this clearly telling him that enemies would come looking for trouble?

As for the second one, it was even simpler.

Loved ones?

Weren’t they just the disciples he had always regarded as precious treasures?

Even Aunt Wang and the villagers who had taken care of him in every way since transmigrating could be considered loved ones.

Please protect your loved ones, host.

The brief Epic Task Twelve revealed too much information.

It also made Jun Changxiao instantly become serious.

Don’t look at how he usually lacked propriety, even fainting from excitement over calculating contribution points, but when it truly came to critical moments, he definitely didn’t hesitate one bit!

“The Handsome Character Man’s enemies must come from other planes,” Jun Changxiao said. “If they come looking for trouble with me, they’ll inevitably traverse the universe, so I need to prepare defenses in advance!”

“Black-White Protectors!”

“Present!”

“Present!”

“Set up defenses outside Xingyun Continent, prohibit anyone from forcibly traversing the universe to enter!”

“Yes!”

“Whoosh whoosh!”

After becoming sect protectors, Black-White Twin Slayers received their first task—hovering outside Xingyun Continent on alert and blocking any powerhouses who might suddenly attack.

“Elder Zhen!”

Jun Changxiao said again: “Activate the Sect Protection Array!”

“Buzz!”

Centered on Tiegu Mountain and extending to Tiegu Town, the Sect Protection Array activated. The substantialized flowing light barrier gradually became invisible.

Jun Changxiao issued another order for disciples and town residents to refrain from going out during this period to avoid encountering danger.

“Second Senior Brother.”

Su Xiaomo said in surprise: “There’s a situation!”

Li Qingyang’s expression was grave: “The Sect Protection Array hasn’t been activated in a very long time!”

To be precise, not only had the Sect Protection Array never been activated before, he had also rarely seen the Sect Master so serious, which represented that something major would likely happen soon.

“Let’s go.”

Ye Xingchen said: “Let’s go cultivate.”

For the Sect Master to be so cautious meant the matter was definitely not simple. What they could do was quickly improve their cultivation.

Because Jun Changxiao issued consecutive orders, the atmosphere at the Eternal Sect became serious.

Jiang Xie, the Ning brothers and other high-ranking members also began focusing their attention on cultivation.

Ding Xingwang and Gongsun Haohai had already entered closed-door cultivation early on. The former had now broken through to eighth-grade Wusheng, while the latter was just one step away from entering the Wusheng level.

The most diligent in cultivation was the Purple Scale Demon King.

As soon as the Nine Heavens Secret Realm cooldown recovered, it would immediately enter the Martial Layer of Heaven for training.

As a beast clan noble, it couldn’t cultivate human martial arts, but as long as it passed the secret realm trials, it could still obtain corresponding experience points and weapon usage compatibility.

As for Jun Changxiao’s contract beasts.

For example, Xiao Longlong and Little Demon Fairy could also rely on the Nine Heavens Secret Realm to improve their strength.

There was also the Purple Lightning Spirit Tiger, this contract beast with the least presence yet most stylish appearance, which would also frequently enter the Thunder Layer of Heaven to cultivate, improving its own strength and control over lightning.

It could be said.

The nine layers of heaven within the Nine Heavens Secret Realm representing nine different attributes—whether human or beast, as long as they could match their own attributes, they could enter to cultivate.

What about those without attributes?

For example, sword cultivator Zhou Hong, blade cultivator Ma Yongning?

They could similarly enter to cultivate, because the Martial Layer of Heaven focused on precisely this aspect.

…

The cultivation spirit at the Eternal Sect was more intense than ever before.

Although Jun Changxiao made quite a few arrangements and prepared contingencies in advance, he still felt somewhat worried.

The System said: “The enemies the Handsome Character Man made must also be quite strong. If we let them appear on Xingyun Continent, the disaster from ten thousand years ago will repeat itself.”

“Therefore.”

Jun Changxiao sat in the great hall, his ten fingers clasped together, chin resting on the backs of his hands, frowning: “That’s why I had the Black-White Protectors stand guard outside in advance. If there’s fighting to be done, it must be done outside the universe—we absolutely cannot let it affect this place.”

Xingyun Continent couldn’t have any mishaps, because the main storyline task wasn’t completed yet.

Although Gou Sheng didn’t want to be a great hero saving the world, he really had done quite a bit these years. For example, dealing with the Soul Clan Hall Master, extorting the Demon Emperor Gate, sweeping the Planar Battlefield, resolving Zhenwei Great Emperor, counterattacking Soul Clan Continent, and eliminating the Starry Sky Pirate King.

However, having saved the world so many times, only the Planar Battlefield had gained recognition from the world.

Mainly because they didn’t know.

For instance this time, the mountain rain was about to arrive, wind filling the tower.

They still lived as usual, completely unaware that crisis was pressing in from the universe.

…

Planar Battlefield.

The major planes were quite depressed, because the Soul Clan Continent that had just arrived a month ago was too aggressive. Whoever provoked them would have their stronghold boss personally come to visit.

Unbearable!

They had to teach her a lesson!

Under Crimson Sea Continent’s operation, the bullied planes formed an alliance and began discussing how to target Soul Clan Continent.

Back when Xingyun Continent was extremely arrogant, Crimson Sea Continent, Lingyun Continent and other planes had once formed an alliance, until Jun Changxiao in a fury slayed tens of thousands of powerhouses. Then those who should cower cowered, those who should pay money paid money.

“Hmph!”

At the alliance’s temporary meeting location, Hong Yao sneered coldly: “Although that woman’s strength is formidable, compared to Jun Changxiao she’s far inferior. As long as we unite, we can definitely inflict heavy damage.”

This “far inferior” meant she couldn’t instantly kill tens of thousands of people.

“Palace Master Hong, Vast Continent and Shara Continent have already agreed to send powerhouses to assist,” the Lingyun Continent boss said with a smile.

“Is that so?”

Hong Yao was immediately delighted.

Vast Continent and Shara Continent were first-tier planes on the battlefield. With their assistance, dealing with Soul Clan Continent would be effortless.

“What about Nine Heavens Continent?”

“City Lord Mo hasn’t replied.”

“Sigh.”

Hong Yao shook his head: “In my opinion, City Lord Mo was extorted by Jun Changxiao until he became afraid. Now he’s started to be timid and hesitant even toward Soul Clan Continent.”

…

Nine Heavens Continent, inside the stronghold.

Sitting in the chief position, Mo Shangsheng was carefully reading through intelligence about Soul Clan Continent.

“So this is a clan with divine abilities—no wonder the Rose Empress’s strength is so formidable,” a subordinate elder said.

Mo Shangsheng frowned: “The Soul Clan can lodge within other living beings’ bodies to thereby improve themselves—this is truly somewhat inconceivable.”

“Crimson Sea Continent and Lingyun Continent have requested that we assist in jointly targeting Soul Clan Continent. Does the City Lord have a decision?” the elder asked.

Mo Shangsheng put down the intelligence: “Although no people exist on this continent’s surface, I always feel it’s not simple, so just let the other planes make a fuss. We’ll continue maintaining neutrality.”

“…”

Several elders fell silent.

Not just Hong Yao and other plane bosses—even they felt that since being extorted by Jun Changxiao, the City Lord had become abnormally cautious, completely lacking the dominance that a first-tier should possess!

…

The endless universe.

Dozens of warships were flying at extremely fast speed.

At the forefront warship, a white-haired elder sat cross-legged at the bow, the compass in his hand guiding the direction.

Having performed the Great Time Reversal Technique, he saw the scene of the Starry Sky Pirate King being killed, and also locked onto the coordinates of the killer, so the direction this trip headed was precisely Xingyun Continent!

Eternal Sect.

Just as dozens of starry sky warships infinitely approached, Jun Changxiao sat atop the main hall, raising his head to look at the rolling dark clouds gathering in the firmament: “The storm is about to arrive.”

“Is the opponent very strong?”

Lu Qianqian appeared behind him at some unknown time.

Because she had cultivated multiple times in the Ice Layer of Heaven during this period, her cold aura was even stronger than before.

“Mm.”

Jun Changxiao nodded.

Lu Qianqian said: “Qingyang and Zuiji have already made the determination to die fighting for the sect.”

“What about you?” Jun Changxiao said.

Lu Qianqian didn’t answer, raising her head to look at the rolling dark clouds, a trace of resolve flashing through her cold eyes.

Jun Changxiao stood up: “You all dying in battle would be this seat’s dereliction of duty, therefore…” He raised his hand, vast power erupting, transforming into a large hand that directly grasped the dark clouds. His eyes cold and fierce: “This kind of thing will absolutely not be allowed to happen!”

The forceful voice not only shattered the dark clouds but also rippled through the sky above the Eternal Sect.

The disciples who heard it all had their blood boiling!

Even the usually aloof Ye Xingchen, standing outside the Training Tower, also revealed intense battle intent in his eyes.

This sect.

This emperor will defend and protect it even if it means risking another reincarnation!

“Come on, baby!”

Jun Changxiao snapped his fingers. The modified sound system immediately transmitted the dynamic rhythm of “Learning to Meow.” The disciples instantly jumped up dancing from their seriousness, and the heavy atmosphere gathered at the sect was replaced by cheerfulness.

“Damn it!”

The System roared: “The storm is about to arrive, and you still have the mood to lead disciples in dancing!”