The Rise of the Sect: I am the most persistent person in the world of immortal cultivation

Inside the council hall at this moment.

Everyone was anxious about the news of the fall of the three southern islands.

The atmosphere in the hall was so heavy it was almost palpable.

Ye Yang had just given the order to have the messenger cultivator urgently contact the Valley Master of Hundred Flowers and Huo Bing Shuang.

Just then, he suddenly frowned.

His right hand instinctively reached for the Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword at his waist.

At this moment, the longsword, which was gleaming with a bluish light, trembled slightly.

In particular, the dragon pattern on the sword seemed to come alive, faintly revealing a hint of vigilance.

"This is……"

A sharp glint flashed in Ye Yang's eyes.

He focused his mind and sensed that a vast aura, far exceeding the Nascent Soul Dao Realm, was coming from the distant horizon.

The aura carried a strong demonic aura, yet it was even more profound than that of ordinary demonic cultivators at the Void Refinement Realm.

Like dark clouds looming overhead, the air on the entire Star Sun Island became stagnant.

"Dao Ancestor, what's wrong?"

Seeing Ye Yang's sudden change in expression, Gu Xuan quickly asked.

"A demonic cultivator at the Void Refinement Realm or higher has appeared!"

Ye Yang's voice was urgent, and the Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword in his hand was already half-drawn from its sheath, its azure light surging.

"This aura is far superior to that of the newly promoted Nascent Soul demon cultivators; it's probably a high-level combat force of the demon race!"

"I'll be right back. You all reinforce the surrounding arrays, be careful here, and protect the main island and the Heavenly Spirit Plant. We absolutely cannot let the demons take advantage of the situation!"

The words have not yet fallen.

Ye Yang had transformed into a streak of azure light, wielding the Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword as he charged out of the main hall.

He lightly touched the air with his toes, and his figure flew like an arrow towards the direction from which the aura came, leaving only an afterimage and a remark echoing in the hall.

"If the Valley Master of Hundred Flowers returns, let her temporarily take command. She must wait for my return!"

Gu Xuan and the others exchanged glances, all seeing shock in each other's eyes.

For cultivators at the True Person realm, demonic cultivators at the Void Refining Realm are like the clear sky above them.

This also happened after the last time the Demon Nest was destroyed and the Soul-Devouring Demon Lord and others died.

The highest-level combat power I've ever seen!

They dared not delay and immediately acted according to Ye Yang's orders.

Huo Bing Shuang led her men to reinforce the mountain-protecting formation.

Gu Xuan personally guarded the Fusang tree and the laurel tree to prevent the demons from attacking the array's core.

At this moment, Ye Yang had already soared into the sky.

Looking out, he saw that on the distant sea of ​​demons, countless demon soldiers surged like a black tide.

Several wrecked and enormous demon ships hovered in mid-air.

The aura of these demonic soldiers was far more ferocious than any they had encountered before.

They were clearly the elite troops of the demon race.

"You've come at just the right time!"

A cold glint flashed in Ye Yang's eyes, and he swung the Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword out suddenly.

The cyan sword light, like a giant dragon emerging from the sea, slashed down at the demonic soldiers below with earth-shattering power.

Wherever the sword light passed, the black demonic flames were instantly torn apart.

Countless demon soldiers didn't even have time to scream before they turned to ashes and vanished into the air.

"What is that? Such a powerful aura and sword energy."

"Retreat! Retreat immediately!"

With one sword.

Upon seeing this, countless surviving demon soldiers showed expressions of fear and tried to scatter and flee.

Ye Yang ignored them and instead refocused his aura, aiming at the windshield.

His target was the aura of that demonic cultivator at the Void Refinement Realm.

He knew that these demonic soldiers were merely bait; the real threat lay further away.

Ye Yang flashed past the remaining demonic soldiers and continued flying towards the source of the aura.

The further they went, the denser the demonic aura became, and the thicker the dark clouds in the sky grew.

He could clearly sense that the aura was constantly moving.

It seemed to be deliberately enticing him to fly in a certain direction.

"Trying to lure me into a trap?"

Ye Yang sneered inwardly, but did not stop walking.

He knew that if this Void Refinement Realm demonic cultivator was not investigated, the entire Demon Sea would never have peace.

After flying for about half an hour, Ye Yang finally saw the source of the aura.

It was a figure shrouded in a black light shield, suspended in mid-air.

Inside the light shield, only a pair of scarlet eyes could be seen, staring intently at him.

"Human cultivators do have guts, daring to chase after us alone."

The figure within the black light shield spoke, the sound as harsh as the friction of metal.

"You are a master of both swords and sabers, you have quite the nerve. You haven't been in the Void Refinement Realm for long, yet you still dare to come with me."

Ye Yang did not answer, but instead eyed the other person warily.

He could sense that the figure's aura was even stronger than he had previously perceived.

It is at least the mid-stage of the Void Refinement realm, and may even have reached the late stage.

"Although I haven't been in the Void Refinement Realm for long, I'm not someone anyone can bully."

"If you retreat quickly, that would be fine. Otherwise, you'll have to see if the swords and blades under my command are sharp enough."

Ye Yang spoke in a deep voice.

He tilted the Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword slightly forward, ready to launch an attack at any moment.

The figure within the black light shield let out a burst of maniacal laughter.

"Who I am is not important. What is important is that now that you are here, you are not leaving! Right now, you are the only cultivator at the Refinement of Void Realm."

"Without you, this Demon Sea will soon fall into the hands of my race!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the black light shield suddenly expanded.

Countless black magical runes flew out from the light barrier and coiled around Ye Yang.

The magic runes carried a strong corrosive power, and wherever they passed, even space itself was slightly distorted.

Ye Yang's eyes narrowed, and the Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword flew out.

This time, the sword light was no longer a straight line, but transformed into a cyan vortex, which swept up all the flying demonic runes and instantly shredded them.

At the same time, he flashed and rushed towards the figure inside the black light shield, wanting to launch a close-range attack.

However, just as Ye Yang was about to get close to the other party.

The figure suddenly retreated, while simultaneously waving a large hand downwards.

Suddenly, a huge crack appeared in the ground.

Countless black tentacles emerged from the opening and reached out to grab Ye Yang.

The tentacles were covered in sharp spikes and carried a potent poison, clearly indicating that it was some kind of powerful magical artifact.

"There is indeed a trap!"

Ye Yang's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately stopped. The Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword hovered in the air as he swung it to sever the attacking tentacles.

He knew that continuing the pursuit would only lead to being surrounded by the enemy.

The other party is no ordinary person, and now that Qingyun Sanren is no longer here.

He was the only one in this sea area, and under no circumstances could he allow the enemy to advance a single step and enter the main battlefield.

Otherwise, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Ye Yang took a deep breath, a resolute glint in his eyes.

He gripped the Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword tightly, his azure spiritual power surging, and the dragon patterns on the sword fully awakened, emitting bursts of dragon roars.

He knew this was the most dangerous time he had faced since entering the Demon Realm.

"Today, it's either you die or I perish! If you want to slaughter my human race, you'll have to get past me first!"

"Insanity!"

Dark clouds loomed, and an atmosphere of evil surged.

When the demonic cultivator saw that Ye Yang dared to take the initiative to fight, a fierce glint flashed in his scarlet eyes.

He clenched his right hand tightly, and countless black tentacles emerged from the cracked exterior.

The black tentacles, like countless venomous snakes, intertwined and then frantically coiled towards Ye Yang.

At the same time, the countless demonic energies in the air re-condensed and transformed into five jet-black demonic swords. They were pointed at Ye Yang's head, heart, and limbs respectively, blocking all his directions of evasion.

"Five demons united, rise!"

He let out a sharp, low shout, and the five demonic swords beside him suddenly erupted with dense demonic energy.

The sword blade was covered with dense blood patterns.

Those blood-like patterns are interconnected.

Soon, a black barrier formed around Ye Yang.

Within the barrier, demonic winds howled, each wisp carrying the power to tear apart the soul.

The five demonic swords were interlocked, and the more the struggle occurred, the stronger the barrier became.

Over the years, he has used this move to kill countless opponents.

At this moment, they are entangled in the five demonic swords.

Ye Yang felt a sudden heaviness around him, as if he were bound by invisible shackles, and even the movement of the Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword in his hand became sluggish.

He looked up and saw five demonic swords hovering around the barrier.

The crimson runes on the sword were flashing continuously, and with each flash, a black current of electricity struck his protective magic.

It cleaved his cyan protective shield, leaving fine cracks.

"This formation is quite ingenious."

Upon seeing this, Ye Yang's eyes showed no fear, but rather a hint of fighting spirit.

He took a deep breath, made a sword gesture with his left hand, and gripped the Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword tightly with his right hand.

The power of refining the void surged into the sword like a tide.

The dragon patterns on the Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword have fully awakened.

Golden dragon scales flickered in the azure light, and a deafening dragon roar emanated from the sword, instantly overwhelming the demonic wind within the barrier.

"Qinglong goes to sea!"

Ye Yang gave a low shout.

The Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword thrust forward with a fierce thud.

The next moment, a huge cyan sword dragon burst out from the sword.

The dragon, its body wreathed in golden lightning, crashed violently into the black barrier that trapped it with earth-shattering power.

"Boom!"

The moment the cyan sword dragon collided with the barrier.

The entire space trembled violently.

The crimson runes on the black barrier dimmed considerably in an instant, and the five demonic swords shook violently, emitting a mournful buzzing sound.

Upon seeing this, the demonic cultivator within the black light barrier slightly changed his expression.

"It's actually a high-grade Dao artifact, quite rare."

See this.

He dared not be careless, his hands quickly forming hand seals, and he chanted incantations. The five demonic swords instantly burst forth with dazzling black light.

The crimson runes on the sword lit up again, even more intensely than before.

The demonic wind within the barrier surged once more.

Countless black demonic blades condensed from the demonic wind and slashed towards Ye Yang.

Ye Yang remained calm and swung the Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword in his hand once more.

"Dragon fights in the wild!"

The moment the words fell, countless cyan sword lights rained down around him like a storm.

Each sword light transformed into a small azure dragon, colliding with the incoming demonic blade.

Ding ding! Ding ding!
The sound of collisions continued.

Countless black demonic blades were shattered by the sword light, turning into a sky full of demonic energy.

The two fought for nearly half an hour, one attacking and the other defending.

Ye Yang, relying on the power of the Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword and the exquisite Sky-Splitting Sword Technique, never fell into a disadvantageous position.

This demonic cultivator was also extraordinary.

At this moment, relying on the binding force of the Five Sons United Demon Formation and the advantage of the mid-stage Refinement Void realm, they continuously deplete Ye Yang's primordial spirit power, trying to wear him down.

For a while.

Azure sword light intertwined with black demonic energy in the sky.

The roars of dragons and howls of demons rose and fell, creating a situation where the forces were evenly matched.

"Excellent! What a master of both swords and sabers!"

The demonic cultivator laughed loudly, his voice tinged with admiration.

"With your cultivation at the early stage of the Void Refinement realm, you have every reason to be proud that you were able to hold out against me for so long."

"Unfortunately... you are still too young and do not understand the true power of the Void Refinement Realm."

As soon as he finished speaking, the demonic cultivator suddenly raised his hand and pressed it towards Ye Yang.

At that moment, Ye Yang felt the scene before him suddenly distort.
The surrounding black barrier, the five demonic swords, and even the distant demonic sea rippled outwards like waves.

Immediately afterwards, a powerful force surged into his mind like a tidal wave, attempting to forcibly control his spirit.

"Is this...an illusion?"

Ye Yang felt a chill and quickly protected his sea of ​​consciousness.

But that spiritual power was too strong, like a leech clinging to his bone, constantly assaulting the barrier of his consciousness.

Soon, images appeared before his eyes.

The protective array relying on the Fusang tree and the laurel tree was breached by the demonic cultivators.

Gu Xuan, Huo Bing Shuang, and the others were covered in wounds and lay in pools of blood.

The hibiscus and laurel trees were ignited by the demonic fire and turned into charcoal.

Numerous cultivators were being hunted down by demonic cultivators, their screams echoing throughout the land...

"Do you see that? This is your fate, this is the fate of the human race you protected!"

The ghostly voice echoed incessantly in Ye Yang's mind.

"You think you can stop me? You think you can stop my Holy Race?"

"Do you think you can protect these cultivators?"

"Give up. If you submit to my clan, we can even help you break through to the late stage of the Void Refinement realm. That's far better than your futile resistance here..."

Ye Yang's mind was in turmoil.

Logically speaking, someone of his cultivation level and unwavering Dao heart should...

Even though I know the illusion before me is fake.

But the sensation was so real that he almost thought it was reality.

His hand holding the Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword trembled slightly, and cracks appeared on the barrier of his consciousness.

If he continues to be influenced by the illusion, he may completely lose his composure.

"Fellow Daoist, accept this challenge!"

Ye Yang suddenly opened his eyes, a glint of clarity flashing within them.

He swung the Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword in his hand once more.

"The third move of the Sky-Splitting Sword Technique: Sword Pierces the Firmament!"

In an instant, a cyan sword light far surpassing the previous one burst forth from the sword.

Like a shooting star piercing the darkness, it not only shattered the illusion before them but also slashed fiercely at the demonic cultivator within the black light barrier.

The demonic cultivator was surprised that Ye Yang could break free from the illusion. His expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly activated the Five Hearts Demonic Sword in his hand to defend himself.

But this sword strike contained all of Ye Yang's power.

Its power far exceeds that of before.

The black light shield was instantly cleaved open by the sword light, creating a huge gap.

The demonic cultivator's figure was also exposed to Ye Yang's eyes.

This was an old man with a withered face, his body wrapped in black chains, and a hideous scar on his left cheek.

"You...you actually managed to break my Five Hearts Unity Illusion?"

The demonic cultivator was both shocked and furious, a hint of fear flashing in his eyes.

"It seems that killing you today won't be so easy."

And the other side.

Outside the Zhen River.

Huo Bing Shuang and the Valley Master of Hundred Flowers had just received the message and were about to turn back to provide support.

Three black figures suddenly burst out from the demonic mist and blocked their way.

...(End of chapter)