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

Wang Tianlong's gaze swept across the surroundings. The teleportation hall was extremely magnificent, constructed of massive blue stone slabs, with a soaring dome engraved with intricate star patterns and defensive runes. Around the hall stood two rows of guards with composed auras, clad in uniform armor; their cultivation levels were at least late-stage Core Formation, with several captains at the Nascent Soul stage. Their expressions were solemn, their eyes sharp, clearly indicating they were elite troops.

Upon seeing Xuan Qingzi and the others, the captain of the guard immediately stepped forward, bowed respectfully, and spoke in a loud voice.

"Um."

Xuan Qingzi nodded slightly, clearly already accustomed to this. He turned to Wang Tianlong and introduced, "Fellow Daoist Wang, this is the main teleportation hall in the core area of ​​Kunwu Mountain. This hall connects to important strongholds throughout the human realm and is one of the lifelines of Kunwu Mountain, so it is naturally heavily guarded."

Wang Tianlong nodded, gaining a preliminary understanding of the profound significance of Kunwu Mountain. Judging from the scale of this teleportation hall and its defensive strength alone, Kunwu Mountain's reputation as the last bastion of the human realm was well-deserved.

"Brother Xuanqing, you're finally back!"

A slightly anxious voice came from outside the hall. A gaunt old man dressed in the robes of a Kunwu Alliance elder strode into the hall; he was another Nascent Soul cultivator left behind to guard Kunwu Mountain. His gaze swept over the crowd, finally settling on Wang Tianlong, a hint of curiosity and scrutiny flashing in his eyes.

"This must be Fellow Daoist Wang Tianlong."

The old man cupped his hands and smiled.

Wang Tianlong returned the greeting with a respectful but not arrogant attitude.

Xuan Qingzi chuckled from the side, "Everyone has witnessed Fellow Daoist Wang's achievements. Let's go to the main hall first to report to Senior Linglong Demoness and Senior Xuanhun, and also to welcome Fellow Daoist Wang and introduce him to the fellow Daoists of Kunwu Mountain."

"That's excellent."

Wang Tianlong nodded in agreement.

The group stepped out of the teleportation hall. Upon exiting, the scene before them opened up dramatically. The main peak of Kunwu Mountain soared into the clouds, shrouded in mist, with countless palaces and pavilions built against the mountainside, layer upon layer, creating a magnificent spectacle. In the sky, cultivators frequently rode their escape lights, patrolling or carrying out missions in an orderly fashion. Further away, enormous pillars of light could be faintly seen shooting into the sky—the various nodes of Kunwu Mountain's protective array, radiating chilling energy fluctuations.

The entire Kunwu Mountain resembles a sleeping ancient beast. Although quiet, it exudes unparalleled majesty and power, giving people an incomparably reassuring sense of security.

"This place... is the sacred land for cultivating immortality in the human realm."

Wang Tianlong was filled with emotion. Compared to the ruins of the Chaotic Star Sea and the chaos of Tiannan, Kunwu Mountain appeared so orderly, full of vitality and power.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, please follow me."

Xuan Qingzi gestured for him to follow and flew towards the most magnificent main hall at the summit. Wang Tianlong took a deep breath, suppressed his thoughts, and with a flash of light from his Sky-Stepping Boots, he followed like a gentle breeze.

As they flew over mountain peaks, Wang Tianlong could clearly sense that the higher they climbed, the denser the spiritual energy became, and the stronger the fluctuations of the restrictions. Clearly, the mountaintop area was the true core of Kunwu Mountain.

Soon, the group arrived at the plaza in front of the main hall. The plaza, paved with white jade, was incredibly spacious and could easily accommodate ten thousand people. At this moment, many cultivators had already gathered on the plaza, seemingly waiting for something.

When Wang Tianlong and his group appeared in the sky above the plaza, countless gazes instantly focused on them. There was curiosity, scrutiny, admiration, and anticipation.

The main hall of Kunwu Mountain was majestic and solemn. Inside, dozens of golden pillars with coiled dragons supported the dome, and the floor was as smooth as a mirror, reflecting the figures of everyone present. The sides were already filled with Nascent Soul stage elders from various forces in the human realm, as well as core generals from the spirit realm's reinforcements. An invisible pressure permeated the hall, commanding respect from all.

At the far end of the hall, high on the main throne, sat two figures. The one on the left, with a graceful figure and unparalleled beauty, was shrouded in a soft, seven-colored glow—this was the Exquisite Demon Consort. Though she didn't deliberately exude any aura, the nobility and majesty emanating from the depths of her bloodline instilled a profound awe in all the demon cultivators present. The one on the right was an elderly human with a simple, ancient face and a slender build. His eyes were slightly closed, as if he were one with the surrounding world—this was the Profound Soul Master. His aura was restrained, yet he gave off an unfathomable feeling, as if he possessed a power capable of destroying the heavens and the earth.

"Reporting to the Demon Consort and the Venerable One, Xuan Qingzi, having been ordered to reinforce the Chaotic Star Sea, has now returned to report!"

Xuan Qingzi and Caiyi stepped forward and bowed in greeting.

The enchanting concubine nodded slightly, her gaze sweeping over everyone before finally settling on Wang Tianlong, who stood beside Xuan Qingzi. Her eyes were clear as water, yet seemed to pierce through all illusions.

"This must be my young friend Wang Tianlong?"

The beautiful and charming concubine's voice was clear and melodious, like celestial music, echoing throughout the hall.

"Junior Wang Tianlong greets the Enchanting Demoness and the Mysterious Bone Master."

Wang Tianlong stepped forward and bowed respectfully, neither humble nor arrogant. Facing these two powerful figures from the Spirit Realm, he felt awe but no fear.

"Um."

Master Xuanhun slowly opened his eyes, his gaze sharp as lightning. He lingered on Wang Tianlong for a moment, then nodded slightly. "Late stage of Nascent Soul, solid foundation, wind spirit root... not bad. You performed exceptionally well in the battle of the Chaotic Star Sea."

"You flatter me, Master."

Wang Tianlong said modestly.

"No need to be overly modest."

The enchanting demon queen smiled faintly, "Your achievements have been transmitted back through a secret method. Fighting alone, you slew several Nascent Soul Ancient Demons and even turned the tide of battle at a crucial moment... Such achievements deserve any praise."

Upon hearing this, the people in the hall looked at Wang Tianlong with even more respect and reverence. Although they had already heard about the battle in the Ten Thousand Demon Valley, they were still shocked to hear Linglong Demon Consort confirm it herself. After all, Kong Yu was an ancient demon leader at the peak of the late Nascent Soul stage, with formidable strength. It was truly remarkable that Wang Tianlong, with his newly advanced late-stage cultivation, could contend with him and even defeat him (forcing him to retreat).

"Young friend Wang,"

Master Xuanhun spoke, "The human realm is currently facing a great calamity, and it is precisely at this time that we need capable people. Since you possess such strength and courage, would you be willing to join our human realm's allied forces to fight against the ancient demons?"

"I am willing to do my part for humanity."

Wang Tianlong answered without hesitation, "However, I am new here and not yet familiar with the rules and merit system of the Allied Forces. I would appreciate guidance from the two seniors."

"This is easy to discuss."

The enchanting concubine gently raised her jade hand, and a jade slip emitting a faint spiritual light flew towards Wang Tianlong. "This jade slip contains detailed records of how to obtain battle merits, the calculation standards, and a list of treasures that can be exchanged in the Battle Merit Hall. Take a look."

Wang Tianlong took the jade slip and immersed his consciousness into it, instantly being attracted by the dazzling list of treasures inside.

Pills: From ordinary pills that restore mana and heal injuries, to "Condensing Pill" and "Nourishing Pill" that can refine one's cultivation to the Divine Spirit stage, and even "Breaking Void Pill" that can increase the chance of breaking through to the Void Refining stage (requires a massive amount of battle merits)!

Magical artifacts: various powerful ancient treasures, imitations of celestial treasures, and even a few treasures labeled "fragments of spiritual treasures," which, though incomplete, are still incredibly powerful.

Cultivation Techniques and Secret Arts: Ancient cultivation techniques that have long been lost in the human realm, as well as some powerful secret arts circulating in the spirit realm.

Natural treasures: Millennia-old spiritual herbs, rare minerals, spiritual eye trees... and even space crystals, wind-attribute primordial items, and other treasures that are extremely attractive to Wang Tianlong!

Wang Tianlong was increasingly astonished as he looked around. The richness of the collection in the Hall of Merit far exceeded his imagination! In particular, the "Void-Breaking Pill" and the "Wind Attribute Origin Item" were very tempting to him.

"how?"

Seeing the change in Wang Tianlong's expression, Master Xuangu asked calmly.

"The abundance of treasures is breathtaking."

Wang Tianlong put away the jade slip and sincerely praised, "This junior will definitely fight bravely to kill the enemy, accumulate merits, and live up to the expectations of the two seniors."

"it is good."

Master Xuangu nodded in satisfaction. "In that case, you will officially join the Allied Forces and be temporarily assigned to the 'Wind Battalion,' under the command of Commander Caiyi. The Wind Battalion is composed of cultivators skilled in escape techniques and assaults, which is perfect for your strengths."

"yes!"

Wang Tianlong bowed and accepted the order. Joining the Wind Battalion meant he would have more opportunities to carry out dangerous but rewarding missions, which suited him perfectly.

"in addition,"

The enchanting demon queen added, "In recognition of your outstanding performance in the Battle of Ten Thousand Demon Valley, you are hereby awarded five thousand battle merit points as a reward. You can use these merit points to exchange for some necessities."

Five thousand battle merit points! Wang Tianlong was overjoyed. According to the exchange rate in the jade slip, these five thousand battle merit points were enough to exchange for a decent replica of a Heaven-Reaching Spiritual Treasure, or several bottles of pills to refine one's spiritual cultivation. This was undoubtedly a huge amount of start-up capital.

"Thank you, Demon Queen and Venerable One!"

Wang Tianlong bowed again.

"Don't mention it, you deserve it."

Linglong Demoness waved her hand, "Although the ancient demons have temporarily retreated, the Yuan Sha Saint Lord's avatar has not yet made a move, and the situation remains severe. You should settle down and familiarize yourself with the environment first; a mission will be assigned soon."

"Yes, this junior will take his leave."

Wang Tianlong bowed and withdrew from the main hall.

Stepping out of the main hall, Wang Tianlong let out a long sigh of relief. His meetings with the Demon Consort Linglong and the Venerable Xuangu had given him a clearer understanding of the strength and future direction of the Human Realm Allied Forces. The treasures in the Hall of Military Merit further fueled his motivation.