I've already become a god, and you're telling me about the ancient demon invasion?

Silence fell once more in the hall. Ling Yunchen was one of the top combatants in the human realm, and his disappearance was a huge blow to the morale of the human race.

"Now, my Kunwu Mountain has become an isolated island." Xuan Qingzi slowly stood up, walked to the map in the center of the hall, and pointed to Kunwu Mountain, which was surrounded by black areas. "Most of the territory of the Great Jin Dynasty has fallen, and the armies of various ancient demons are closing in on this place. As for us... the forces we can use are pitifully few."

He glanced at everyone present: "Fellow Daoists, there are only seven Nascent Soul cultivators remaining at Kunwu Mountain, including myself. The rest of you have either died on the battlefield or are currently engaged in battles with ancient demons in various places and are unable to return to provide assistance."

Seven Nascent Soul cultivators facing an unknown number of ancient demons about to encircle them were like a mantis trying to stop a chariot.

"Brother Xuanqing, the Spirit Realm... will there really be reinforcements from the Spirit Realm?" The old ancestor in the green robe couldn't help but ask again, his voice filled with a desperate hope. This was their last hope.

Xuan Qingzi remained silent for a moment, then looked at the sky outside the hall, which was shrouded in the light of the array, and slowly said, "The Spirit Communication Array... did indeed experience a strong spatial fluctuation a few days ago, clearer than any before. Senior Zi Lei's divine sense... also briefly descended. He informed us that reinforcements... are on their way."

"Really?!" Upon hearing this, everyone's spirits lifted.

"But..." Xuan Qingzi changed the subject, his expression still grave, "Traveling across realms is extremely dangerous and time-consuming. When reinforcements will arrive, and whether they can arrive in time... are all unknown."

The hope that had just been ignited was extinguished by the cold water of reality.

"No matter what, we cannot give up." Xuan Qingzi's voice suddenly rose, carrying an undeniable determination. "Kunwu Mountain is the symbol of the human realm! As long as Kunwu Mountain stands, the banner of humanity has not fallen! Even if we fight to the last man, we will hold this place and await the arrival of reinforcements!"

"Pass down the order: activate all defensive barriers and inspect all array nodes. All disciples, perform your duties and prepare to welcome the ancient demon!" Xuan Qingzi commanded.

"yes!"

The others obeyed and left, leaving only Xuan Qingzi in the main hall. He walked to the window, gazing at the faintly visible demonic energy in the distance, and silently prayed.

Not long after, above Mount Kunwu.

A thousand streaks of different colors streaked across the sky like divine warriors descending from heaven, suddenly hovering outside the protective array of Kunwu Mountain. Powerful spiritual pressure gathered together, and although it was not deliberately released, it solidified the air below.

Linglong Demoness and Xuanhun Venerable stood side by side, looking down at Kunwu Mountain, which was shrouded in a huge light curtain and resembled a giant tortoise lying in wait. The mountain was filled with spiritual energy, and palaces and pavilions were vaguely visible. Although it exuded a murderous aura, it was not tainted by demonic energy, nor did it show any signs of an attack by the ancient demon army.

"It seems we arrived just in time." The enchanting concubine's beautiful eyes flickered, and she breathed a slight sigh of relief. "Mount Kunwu still stands."

Master Xuanhun nodded slightly, his divine sense sweeping across the surroundings like mercury spilling across the ground. After confirming there were no ambushes, he said in a deep voice, "This place is safe for now. However, judging from the fact that the mountain-protecting formation is fully activated, the cultivators inside are already on edge."

Just as the spirit realm reinforcements were observing Kunwu Mountain—

Within Kunwu Mountain, the alarm bells continue to ring!

"Report! I hereby inform all elders! A large number of unidentified cultivators have suddenly appeared outside the mountain! Their numbers... number over a thousand! Their auras... are all above the Nascent Soul stage!"

A Core Formation stage disciple on patrol stumbled and crawled into the council hall, his face ashen and his voice trembling as he reported the news.

"What?! Over a thousand Nascent Soul cultivators?!" Upon hearing this, all the cultivators in the hall were horrified!

Xuan Qingzi abruptly stood up, his face instantly turning incredibly grim. Thousands of Nascent Soul cultivators… this was practically the largest force they had encountered since the ancient demon invasion! If the main force of the ancient demons were to attack, Kunwu Mountain's current defensive capabilities would be utterly incapable of withstanding it!

"Quick! Follow me to the core of the formation!" Xuan Qingzi made a decisive move, his figure flashing as he rushed out of the main hall and headed straight for the core control room of the mountain-protecting formation. The other Nascent Soul cultivators followed closely behind, each with a solemn expression, as if facing a formidable enemy.

A moment later, Xuan Qingzi and the others were already in the secret chamber at the heart of the formation. Through the light mirror formed by the formation, they could clearly see the "army" floating outside the mountain.

Within the mirror of light, thousands of cultivators stood in mid-air, their ranks impeccably orderly. The two at the head, a man and a woman, possessed unfathomable auras, far surpassing those of ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators. What astonished them even more was that the energy emanating from these cultivators was not the repulsive demonic energy, but rather incomparably pure spiritual energy! However, the sheer magnitude and purity of this spiritual energy far exceeded that of any other cultivator from the mortal realm they had ever encountered.

"This...this is..." A Nascent Soul cultivator's eyes widened, his voice filled with disbelief. "Not ancient demons! They are...they are cultivators from the human and demon races! But...when did the human realm have so many Nascent Soul cultivators? And their auras..."

"The Spirit Realm..." Xuan Qingzi stared intently at the figures of the Exquisite Demoness and the Mysterious Bone Immortal in the mirror of light. "It's the Spirit Realm! Reinforcements from the Spirit Realm have arrived!"

"What?! Spirit Realm reinforcements?!" Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned at first, then burst into a joyful exclamation!

"But... how can we confirm it? What if... it's a trick by an ancient demon?" the old patriarch in green robes cautiously reminded them. Ancient demons are cunning; it's not unheard of for them to disguise themselves as human cultivators to lure the guards into opening the formation.

Xuan Qingzi took a deep breath, suppressing his excitement and doubts. His sharp gaze fixed on the leading human elder (Xuanhun Shangren) in the light mirror, he spoke loudly, his voice amplified by the array, resounding throughout Kunwu Mountain and reaching the ears of the reinforcements outside:

"Fellow Daoist from beyond the mountain? This is Kunwu Mountain, a vital area in the human realm! With demonic calamity raging, please identify yourself to avoid any misunderstanding!"

His voice was loud and clear, carrying the majesty of a Nascent Soul cultivator, yet also revealing a hint of barely perceptible tension and anticipation.

Outside the mountain, Venerable Xuanhun and Demon Consort Linglong exchanged a glance, both seeing the understanding in each other's eyes.

"It seems they've mistaken us for ancient demons," the enchanting demon queen chuckled.

Master Xuanhun nodded slightly, stepped forward, and his voice, calm yet clear, entered the formation, resounding in the ears of every cultivator from Kunwu Mountain:

"I am Xuanhun, a cultivator from Tianyuan City in the Spirit Realm. This is Linglong, the Demon Consort of the Demon Clan. I have been ordered by Senior Zilei Sanren to lead a thousand Nascent Soul cultivators from both the human and demon races of the Spirit Realm to come and aid the human realm. I urge fellow Daoist Kunwu Mountain to open the formation and allow us to enter for a detailed discussion."

"Senior Purple Thunder Hermit!" Upon hearing this name, Xuan Qingzi's last trace of doubt vanished instantly! Purple Thunder Hermit—that was a powerful human being who ascended to the Spirit Realm ten thousand years ago, as recorded in the Kunwu Alliance's scriptures! It was impossible for anyone other than a true reinforcement from the Spirit Realm to know this name!

"Quickly! Activate the formation! Welcome our fellow Daoists from the Spirit Realm!" Xuan Qingzi excitedly shouted the order.

With his command, the protective array of Kunwu Mountain slowly opened a huge gap.

The Demon Consort Linglong and the Venerable Xuanhun exchanged a smile, then transformed into streaks of light and flew into Kunwu Mountain. Behind them, a thousand Nascent Soul cultivators followed in an orderly fashion.

When the mighty reinforcements from the Spirit Realm descended upon Kunwu Mountain Square like divine soldiers, all the remaining cultivators were in an uproar! Looking at the powerful Nascent Soul cultivators and the two unfathomable Void Refinement stage leaders, the flame of hope that had been burning in their hearts for so long was finally rekindled!

"Reinforcements...have really arrived! The human realm...is saved!" Someone shouted first, and then a deafening cheer resounded throughout the entire Kunwu Mountain!

Xuan Qingzi, leading the other cultivators, quickly stepped forward and bowed deeply to Linglong Demon Consort and Xuanhun Venerable.

"Xuan Qingzi of the Kunwu Alliance of the Human Realm, along with all fellow Daoists, respectfully welcomes the senior from the Spirit Realm! The Human Realm will never forget the senior's kindness in helping us!"

"Fellow Daoist Xuanqing, there's no need for such formalities." Venerable Xuangu extended a hand to help them up, his gaze sweeping over the crowd, his expression solemn. "The situation in the human realm is critical right now, so let's skip the formalities. We need to immediately understand the details of the battle and discuss a strategy to repel the enemy!"

"Yes! Senior, please follow me!" Xuan Qingzi quickly stepped aside to lead the way.