I subdue demons and monsters, and cultivate immortality in hell to become a saint.

"That's good."

Zhong Yingmei felt relieved and let out a soft sigh of relief, a look of contentment on her face.

Based on past experience, the appearance of auspicious omens at Longyuan Mountain is a sign of an impending great opportunity. As long as the current situation is under control, they still have a chance to get a share of the spoils.

"No, this is not a good thing at all!"

Song Jingyu's brows furrowed sharply, his eyes filled with seriousness and worry, and his tone became somber, spreading an atmosphere of unease.

"The auspicious signs appearing at Longyuan Mountain are such a grand spectacle, it's a once-in-a-millennium event, yet only these small fry have come. Do you think that's possible? The real powerhouses haven't even shown themselves yet!"

"True top experts often lie in wait in the shadows, perhaps waiting for the perfect moment to strike. As soon as there is any unusual activity at Dragon Origin Mountain, they will make their move and seize all the opportunities!"

"With our current strength, it's hard to say whether we can even get a share of this opportunity!"

Song Jingyu's tone was heavy. He never intended to keep the treasure for himself; he only hoped to get a share of the scraps and save his own and his men's lives.

"Rest assured, senior. Now that we're here, we're determined to fight to the death. Even if it takes all our strength, we will not leave empty-handed, nor will we bring shame to the authorities!"

Zhong Yingmei's eyes were firm, her tone was strong and resolute, showing no sign of backing down and displaying her pride.

She knew in her heart that since she had come with a mission, she had to carry it out to the end, and she could never back down, no matter how strong the enemy was!

Song Jingyu shook his head helplessly, but did not explain further. He knew that once a true top expert appeared, Zhong Yingmei would naturally understand that the so-called courage to fight to the death was worthless in the face of absolute strength!

When faced with an opponent far stronger than oneself, the only option is to endure and back down.

Otherwise, they will only bring about their own destruction and will not even have the right to resist!

Just as the two were talking, Longyuan Mountain, which had been shrouded in clouds and mist and was mysterious and unpredictable, suddenly burst forth with a dazzling ray of light, instantly illuminating the entire world.

The sheer power of the pressure caused all the experts present to tremble involuntarily!

Immediately afterwards, a beam of extremely refined azure light burst forth from the depths of Dragon Source Mountain, unstoppable, soaring straight into the sky with unparalleled momentum, causing the spiritual energy between heaven and earth to stir!

Everyone present stared wide-eyed at the glow of the sunset, where they could vaguely see three blurry phantoms emerging, emanating a powerful aura that sent chills down their spines. It was the aura of a treasure, domineering and pure!

A simple and unadorned Taoist book, imbued with the essence of the Great Tao!

A seed that is entirely green and brimming with vitality!

There is also a crystal-clear, radiant nine-tiered lotus platform!

The three treasures, each with its own unique characteristics, simultaneously released millions of dazzling spiritual lights. Their brilliance was so striking that even from a great distance, one could feel the terrifying power they contained, firmly attracting the attention of everyone present.

No one could look away; their eyes were filled with greed and awe!

"My God! This is an unparalleled divine object! To see it even once in this lifetime is an immense stroke of luck!"

Some people couldn't help but exclaim, their voices filled with shock and greed, yet they dared not make the slightest move.

Before this, no treasure had ever appeared with such a tremendous commotion. The scale of this event is unprecedented, and it's no wonder that all the forces scrambled to snatch it!

As expected of Dragon Origin Mountain, it can actually nurture such peerless treasures. Each one is enough to drive countless powerful people crazy, even if it means their death and the dissipation of their cultivation!

"Quick! Everyone get ready, let's seize the treasure! First come, first served, grab the advantage!"

Song Jingyu could no longer contain his excitement and exhilaration. With a loud shout, he was about to make the first move. The flying sword on his back hummed instantly, ready to be unsheathed at any moment!

But at this critical moment, a clear and melodious crane cry suddenly rang out. The sound was not loud, but it carried a chilling pressure that instantly overwhelmed all the noise.

It even caused all the powerful figures present to freeze in place, unable to move!

Everyone present turned to look, and saw a magnificent silver crane, pure white and extraordinary, soaring through the sky, gracefully spreading its wings. Its speed seemed slow, but in fact, it was extremely fast.

In the blink of an eye, he landed on the ancient tree next to him and transformed into a man dressed in white with an otherworldly air!

The man had snow-white hair, a handsome face, and sharp eyes. He swept his gaze over the three divine objects in the rosy light, a determined glint in his eyes. The pressure emanating from him was so tangible that it made it hard for people to breathe!

"It's the Silver Crane Demon Emperor!"

Song Jingyu's expression changed drastically, and his heart sank.

The Silver Crane Demon already possessed cultivation, and after the spiritual energy was restored, it encountered great fortune, seizing a heaven-defying opportunity on an island. After a year of seclusion and slumber, it broke through its shackles upon its rebirth and ascended to the position of Demon Emperor!

He established a training ground on the island, forcefully gathered various flying demonic beasts to form an elite demon army, and in a short period of time, he carved out a territory with overwhelming power!

With the Silver Crane Demon Emperor here, how could they possibly have even the slightest chance with their meager abilities?!

The thought, like a thunderclap, exploded in Song Jingyu's mind and wouldn't go away.

But who could have imagined that this was just an appetizer, and the real storm was yet to come!

Just as the Silver Crane Demon Emperor had gained a foothold, nearly a hundred more dazzling rays of light rained down from the sky, several times more powerful than before!

As the light faded, most of the figures were dressed in Taoist robes and kasayas, clearly top cultivators among the human race!

Mysterious Sect! Lingxiao Temple! Ascension Tower! Miracle Sect!

The four top sects announced their names, their announcements ringing out like thunder in everyone's ears!

This time, all four major sects have come out in full force, with their top experts gathered together. Each of them exudes a calm and collected aura, clearly indicating that they have been waiting here for a long time!

The leaders of each sect were all powerful beings at the Earth Immortal Realm, surrounded by immortal energy and exuding immense pressure!

From afar, the immortals exuded an ethereal aura, their figures upright and graceful, their eyes indifferent, conveying an air of superiority that mortals did not even have the right to look up to them!

Suddenly, in addition to the Silver Crane Demon Emperor, three more Demon Emperors appeared from the demon race, each with an aura of unparalleled ferocity, no less powerful than the Earth Immortals of the human race!

One of them is the Lion King of Yellow Maple Ridge, whose beastly might is overwhelming;

One is the withered bone demon king of the White Bone Cave, whose yin energy corrodes the bones;

There is also a statue of a three-headed ferocious crocodile from the Chidan River, which looks extremely menacing!

The three demon emperors each led dozens of demon kings under their command, each exuding a fierce aura. They stood side by side with the Silver Crane Demon Emperor, their four demonic powers soaring straight into the sky!

The four major sects' Earth Immortals and the four major demon clans' Demon Emperors unleashed their overwhelming power. The two sides were evenly matched and locked in a stalemate. The original defensive formation at the foot of Dragon Source Mountain was instantly crushed into a desolate battlefield!

The surrounding cultivators were so frightened that they dared not even breathe, and dared not take another step closer, for fear of being affected by this terrifying aura and instantly turning into ashes!

More powerful individuals continued to arrive, but compared to these top forces from all directions, they didn't even have the qualifications to approach the core area!

They could only cower in the distance, tiptoeing to observe the situation, hoping with a glimmer of hope that they could pick up some scraps.

Xuanzi, the disciple of the Xuanmiao Sect, swept his gaze across the entire scene, a confident smile playing on his lips. His demeanor was dignified, displaying the bearing of a powerful figure: "I never expected to gather so many fellow cultivators and demon friends today. It is truly a lively and extraordinary occasion."

The Silver Crane Demon Emperor immediately let out a cold shout, his neck held high, his arrogance overflowing, his eyes as cold as knives, his tone carrying an unyielding haughtiness: "I would rather none of you came at all, to save you from all the noise and let Dragon Origin Mountain have some peace and quiet!"

The Bone Demon King's lips curled into a sinister smile, his voice hoarse and grating as he slowly spoke: "Brother Crane, you're mistaken. When a divine object appears in the world, it is meant to be possessed by the virtuous. Now that we've come, there's no reason for us to leave empty-handed!"

The ferocious crocodile with its three heads gripped a three-pointed, double-edged sword tightly in both hands, the blade gleaming with a chilling killing intent. Its ferocious aura surged, clearly unable to contain its urge to fight: "Enough with the nonsense! Since we can't reach an agreement, let's settle this with our fists! The victor will claim the treasure—wouldn't that be more satisfying!"

Just as tensions were about to rise, the old monk from Lingxiao Temple chanted a Buddhist prayer in a voice as loud as a bell, instantly quelling the commotion. He then slowly spoke: "Fellow Daoists, Demon Emperors, please calm down and listen to what I have to say."

The old monk's gaze slowly swept across the entire area, his eyes calm yet carrying an undeniable authority. He slowly said, "If our eight forces were to engage in a full-scale battle now, it would inevitably result in mutual destruction and heavy losses, a losing proposition!"

"Besides, who can be sure that there aren't some unscrupulous individuals lurking in the shadows, waiting for us to both suffer heavy losses so they can reap the benefits?"

"Once we're severely weakened, those lurking in the shadows will surely swarm out and seize us and the treasure. Then it will be too late for regrets!"

As soon as the old monk finished speaking, the entire place fell silent. Whether they were human immortals or demon emperors, they all frowned and fell into deep thought.

These words resonated with everyone!