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

The airship broke through the last layer of clouds, and the majestic appearance of the main peak came into view.

Deep within Lingxiao City, the entire mountain peak pierces the clouds, shrouded in mist, with countless pavilions and towers faintly visible against the mountainside.

Runes flickered, emanating a powerful Daoist aura; this was the Dao Alliance's meeting place, the core area of ​​Lingxiao City.

The flying boat slowly landed in the square in front of the council hall. Ye Yang jumped down to greet the Dao Alliance disciples, who all held their breath and bowed respectfully.

The middle-aged cultivator led Ye Yang up the steps to the entrance of the council hall.

Ye Yang looked up and noticed that the gate was carved with the sun, moon, stars, mountains, rivers, and the state, and a gilded plaque hung above the gate with the five characters "Lingxiao Council Hall".

The moment Ye Yang pushed open the door, he looked up and saw that the council hall was already full of people.

Seated in order were the sect leaders and elders of the various sects in the Star Sea Demon Realm, each with a deep and composed aura, and their cultivation level was at least at the Dharma Aspect True Person realm.

When Ye Yang stepped into the hall, everyone's eyes flashed with a hint of awe and respect.

This Daozu Ye is famous and renowned in the Star Sea Demon Realm, and his reputation has long been deeply rooted in people's hearts.

Feifan rose to prominence through bloodshed and ruthlessness, and now wields two superior-grade Dao artifacts: the Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword and the Evil King Blade. He is currently one of the most powerful cultivators in the late-stage of the Void Refinement realm.

"Greetings, Daozu Ye!"

Many cultivators stood up and bowed to Ye Yang in unison, while the leader of the Qingyuan Sect stepped forward and said respectfully.

"Congratulations on your esteemed presence, Dao Ancestor Ye!"

Ye Yang nodded slightly, his gaze calmly sweeping over the crowd.

"Please, everyone, take your seats."

After saying that, he walked straight to a chair on the left side of the head of the hall.

After Ye Yang took his seat, everyone bowed and returned to their seats.

However, his gaze still occasionally fell on Ye Yang, clearly showing his great interest in this Dao Ancestor with overwhelming strength.

After Ye Yang sat down, his gaze unconsciously swept over the head seat and the seat to his right.

The main seat was empty, presumably because a high-ranking member of the Dao Alliance had come, and the jade chair on the right, engraved with a blue lotus pattern, was also empty.

This is clearly the seat reserved for the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal.

"The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal has not arrived?"

Ye Yang's heart stirred slightly.

This Dao Ancestor, who is at the Thunder Tribulation Realm, has always been a core figure in the Dao Alliance's discussions. Why is he absent this time, when the safety of the Eastern Region is at stake?

Just as Ye Yang was pondering, a series of steady footsteps came from outside the council hall, followed by an old man dressed in a golden Taoist robe and holding a whisk, who slowly walked in.

It was none other than Taoist Jin Yu.

"Greetings, Venerable Golden Rain!"

Everyone rose and bowed again.

Jin Yu Daoist raised his hand to signal everyone to take their seats. His gaze swept across the entire room, finally landing on Ye Yang, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes.

"It's good that Daozu Ye arrived in time."

After everyone was seated, Daoist Jinyu walked to the center of the hall, his expression instantly becoming solemn. He waved his whisk and said in a deep voice.

"I have summoned you all here today because there is a matter of life and death concerning the Eastern Region that I need to discuss with you."

As soon as he finished speaking, he flipped his left hand, and an ancient jade slip appeared in his hand.

Jin Yu Daoist infused the jade slip with power, and it instantly emitted a dazzling light. A huge map phantom appeared out of thin air and hovered in the center of the council hall.

The map clearly outlines the mountains, rivers, and spiritual veins of the Star Sea Demon Realm, with countless points of light representing the locations of various sects.

However, at the edge of the map, a strange black mist is slowly spreading towards the core area of ​​the Eastern Region.

"Everyone, please take a look."

Jin Yu Dao Ren pointed his finger at the black mist, his tone heavy.

"Recently, the Dao Alliance's patrolling cultivators discovered that several spiritual veins on the border of the Star Sea Demon Realm are withering at an alarming rate. After investigation, we found that the culprit is a special creature called the 'Filthy Spirit Leech'!"

"The filthy spirit leech?"

Everyone looked puzzled, clearly having never heard of such a monster.

Master Jin Yu nodded and continued.

"This demonic leech originates from the outer demon realm. It is as small as a speck of dust, yet it possesses the terrifying ability to devour spiritual veins."

“They can burrow underground and travel along the spiritual veins, constantly absorbing the original spiritual energy and essence of heaven and earth in the spiritual veins. Wherever they go, the spiritual veins wither, the grass and trees wither, and they may even pollute a piece of heaven and earth, making it impossible for cultivators to cultivate here.”

He slid his finger across the map, and the area covered by the black mist expanded accordingly. "In just a few months, three first-level spiritual veins and seven second-level spiritual veins have been completely devoured. Now, these demonic leeches have grown in size and are approaching the Demon Realm Spiritual Vein and the Shu Mountain Spiritual Vein in the core area of ​​the Eastern Region."

"Once these core spiritual veins are devoured, the spiritual energy of the Eastern Region will decline drastically, and the cultivation foundation of all major sects will be destroyed. At that time, the entire Eastern Region will become a demonic realm!"

"What? There's such a unique monster!"

"This Star Sea Demon Realm, after our transformation, has finally produced enough spiritual energy, which is the source of our cultivation. We must not allow it to be destroyed by these demonic insects!"

"Is there a way to break this vile leech?"

The crowd was engaged in a heated discussion. Having just experienced the invasion of the demons, they were now filled with suspicion and wished they could crush these demonic insects into dust.

Ye Yang also looked up at the figure of the "Filthy Spirit Leech" above.

His pupils contracted slightly as he suddenly remembered the strange scene he had witnessed when passing by a spirit field.

The spiritual field, which was originally full of spiritual energy, withered completely within a few days, and the soil turned black.

At the time, he wondered what force could so quickly corrupt the spirit field.

Looking back now, those holes—or rather, those holes—were the traces of filthy demonic leeches burrowing into the soil and devouring the essence of the spiritual veins!

"Master Ye, do you have any insights?"

Seeing Ye Yang's unusual expression, Daoist Jin Yu asked him a question.

Everyone present looked at Ye Yang, hoping that this Dao Ancestor, known for his ruthlessness, could provide a solution.

Ye Yang raised his head, his gaze sweeping over the black mist on the map, and said in a solemn tone.

“Elder Jin Yu, everyone, a few months ago, I saw a similar scene of spiritual vein corrosion in the Star Sea Demon Realm. I think those demonic leeches must have been brought in by the retreating troops of the Demon Clan.”

These words resounded like thunder in the council hall, and the anxiety on everyone's faces intensified.

If it were an ordinary demon, the combined power of the major sects in the Eastern Region might be enough to eliminate it.

However, if a powerful being from outside the region is manipulating things behind the scenes, this matter becomes much more complicated.

Jin Yu Daoist's expression also became increasingly grave.

"What Daozu Ye said is consistent with the findings of the Dao Alliance. We discovered a trace of extraterrestrial demonic energy deep within the withered spiritual veins. Although it was very faint, it was definitely not something that cultivators from the Eastern Region possessed."

"It seems that this crisis is far more serious than we imagined."

The discussions inside the council chamber grew increasingly heated.

Those present were all elders and sect leaders from various sects, and upon seeing this situation, they all expressed their opinions.

The alchemy sects, in particular, reacted the fastest.

"Our Danchen Sect possesses the 'Heaven-Burning Pill,' which contains the power of the Southern Bright Fire, capable of burning away all evil spirits. Perhaps it can subdue this filthy demonic leech!"

A cultivator dressed in a crimson Taoist robe stood up, holding a crimson pill in his hand.

Tiny flames flickered on the surface of the pill, radiating a scorching heat.

Immediately afterwards, another cultivator in blue robes also stood up and spoke.

"My Qingdan Valley's 'Pure Spirit Dew' can purify all impurities. Why not give it a try!"

Jin Yu Daoist nodded, his expression solemn.

"What you all say is absolutely right. Let's not delay any longer, and take a look at this!"

With a flick of his left hand, a transparent jade bottle appeared in his palm. Inside the bottle, several tiny black worms wriggled—the Filthy Spirit Leeches.

These demonic leeches are no bigger than a grain of rice, completely black, covered with a layer of mucus, and faintly emit a fishy stench. They are the culprits that devour the spiritual veins.

The moment the jade bottle was opened, several filthy leeches shot out like arrows, trying to burrow into the ground.

Jin Yu Dao Ren had already set up a restriction, and the demonic leech crashed into the invisible barrier, only able to writhe wildly in place.

"I urge everyone to give it a try!"

The elder of Danchen Sect was the first to throw out the Burning Heaven Pill. The pill exploded in the air, turning into a raging fire that enveloped several demonic leeches.

The flames were incredibly hot, distorting the air itself, yet the leech continued to struggle and writhe within them.

The mucus on its body surface seemed to insulate against the flames, and instead of being burned to death, it became even more active.

"impossible!"

The cultivator in the crimson robe exclaimed in surprise.

"The Heaven-Burning Pill can melt even metal and stone, so why can't it harm this little demonic leech?" (End of Chapter)