Under One Person, your rebellious life has reached the heavens?

"Let's skip asking our grandmaster. He's still in a crucial period of transformation, and any disturbance might ruin all our efforts."

Han Siyan rejected the elders' decision and gave his reasons:

"What I'm thinking is that the backup plan he left behind is enough to deal with the Demon Lord. Unless it's absolutely necessary, I personally am unwilling to take such a huge risk to disturb my master's cultivation."

What are the odds of winning?

"To control those special magical artifacts, you need his inherited jade pendant, right?"

The Supreme Elder, Bei Gongli, who was closest to him, had doubts about the plan and dared not easily agree to it.

Facing the elders with varying expressions, Han Siyan calmly said:

"Before my grandmaster was placed in the coffin last time, he told my father and brothers that the Three Lives Soul Life was his most outstanding work. In terms of strength alone, it has about 70% of his own. Moreover, there are three such battle puppets. Even if the Demon Lord himself came, he might not be without the power to fight."

"However, neither you nor I have the authority to use it; we still need to inform our master."

The sect leader of Taxu hesitated slightly; this was an insurmountable hurdle.

At the same time, he also felt helpless, as the leaders of other sects would all have the potential to inherit the 'Imperial Realm Position' in the future, their strength would increase dramatically, and they would sit in charge of a region, looking down on the vast land and rivers of the world.

As he continues to cultivate throughout his life, no matter how strong he becomes, as long as the old man is still alive, he will have no chance to succeed him. In the end, his fate will likely be no different from that of the previous leaders, except for the regret of dying of old age.

"Who said I didn't?"

Han Siyan smiled slightly, and a glowing light appeared in his palm, condensing into a flawless, translucent jade pendant. It exuded a terrifying aura, and even a wisp of it was enough to make every elder present feel uneasy.

The genuine heirloom of the master was actually passed down to him?!

In that instant, the sect leader of Taxu was shocked, his mind was greatly impacted. He never expected that the authority he had been seeking but could not obtain would be passed on to Han Siyan by his grandmaster.

The other four elders also cast envious glances. Upon seeing the token, they felt as if the person had come in person, and immediately rose to greet them with respect.

"Gentlemen, there's no need for formalities. Let's get down to business."

Han Siyan reached out and put the jade pendant away, then said:

"Compared to awakening our ancestor, I personally prefer to activate the Three Lives Soul to resist the Demon Lord. Of course, if you insist on awakening our ancestor, I have no objection. Let's see what you seniors choose."

"Uh... this..."

Some people were hesitant, their white eyebrows furrowed into an inverted V shape, still unable to make a choice.

"This concerns the life and death of the sect, and cannot be taken lightly. The three lives of the soul are ultimately just objects, unable to protect the disciples. Even if I am blamed by my master, or even lose my life, I will still awaken him."

The speaker was the same old man who had reprimanded Elder Sun earlier. His name was Zhong Yue. Among the four, he was second only to Bei Gongli in seniority and strength. He was upright and extremely cautious in his actions.

"Okay, what about the others?"

"Demon Lord, he's not that strong. I think the three treasures of the sect are enough to suppress him. As for disturbing our master, let's skip that."

"Yes, I think so too."

With the two Supreme Elders having made their decisions, Bei Gongli and the Sect Leader of Ta Xu, who were the only remaining members, were still uneasy for some reason.

"If there are no objections, then it's settled."

Han Siyan noticed their hesitation and decided to press on while the iron was hot. Just as he was about to make up his mind, a sudden sound rang out.

"slow!"

Bei Gongli raised his hand to signal, and after thinking it over, proposed:

“It is indeed possible not to awaken the patriarch, but we cannot waste the Three Lives Soul Life, such a powerful weapon to protect the sect. Now is a special period, and time is extremely precious to us. Rather than sitting and waiting for death, we should take the initiative to send them out to guard outside the secret realm.”

"In this way, we can intercept the Demon Lord in advance. No matter how powerful he is, he cannot kill Sansheng Hunming in a short time. We, who have retreated to the secret realm, will have ample time to decide whether to awaken the Ancestral Master based on the battle situation."

"can."

Han Siyan smiled slightly. This was exactly what he wanted. No one wanted to meet the Demon Lord more than him.

"Sect Leader, what do you think...?"

"Let me think about it, let me think about it."

The sect leader of Taxu also possesses a token passed down from Grandmaster Mujue, which controls the switch to open the entire secret realm. Without his permission, this secret realm is like a prison abandoned in the world, and no one can leave.

He gave Han Siyan a meaningful look, feeling genuinely apprehensive.

Knowing the truth of history, he always obeyed his master's instructions and was wary of the other party, especially at this moment.

Opening the secret realm means absolute danger. If Han Siyan were to betray them, the consequences would be unimaginable. The sect's powerful members, including him and the four Supreme Elders, would be no match for San Sheng Hun Ming.

However, the sect leader of Taxu was soon disappointed; he could not find a trace of emotion on the man's calm face.

The leaders of the overt and covert factions locked eyes, and time seemed to freeze for a moment. Their guarded, treacherous thoughts were laid bare, leaving no room for concealment.

"Give."

Han Siyan smiled meaningfully, not bothering with such trivial matters, and handed over the jade pendant to the headmaster of the Taxu Sect.

"Once the secret realm opens, you will be in charge of the Three Lives Soul Fate, and I will just assist you."

“…”

The elders who witnessed this scene were immediately relieved and finally put their minds at ease.

The Sect Leader of Stepping Void gripped the jade pendant tightly, his doubts dispelled, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face:

"Very well, thanks to Elder Han for his trust. Then you and I, brothers, shall join hands with the seniors present to fight the Demon Lord together."

"Yes, if there is an opportunity, I humbly request the sect leader to hand that person and his entourage over to us for disposal."

Han Siyan clasped his hands in a gesture of supplication, his words coming from the bottom of his heart. Compared to the hatred that had lasted for over a thousand years, the control of the Three Lives Soul and the safety of the Void Palace were of no importance to him.

"That's natural. Back then, the Demon Lord and his lineage started a turmoil, causing thousands of years of cultivation to be destroyed overnight. Such a deep-seated blood feud, let alone you, even our grandmaster would never let them go."

The teachings of the Taixu Sect are righteous and the words are authentic.

"Now that we've reached an agreement, let's get started on the preparations."

Bei Gongli turned to Elder Sun, who was in charge of gathering intelligence, and gave him instructions:

"Use the Heaven-Gazing Mirror immediately to tell the disciples to return to the vicinity of the sect as quickly as possible and check for any unusual phenomena. If there is no trace of the Demon Lord, we will take advantage of this opportunity to open the passage ahead of schedule."

"Yes! Senior Uncle Beigong, don't worry, I'll take care of it right away!"

Elder Sun took out an ancient mirror that was dark blue and iron-like, recited an incantation, and transmitted the message across the barrier between the two realms.

A reply was received shortly afterward.

"They're already on their way back, and we'll have the results in fifteen minutes."

"it is good."

So everyone began to wait, and as the time drew closer, their hearts grew increasingly tense.

Twenty minutes passed in the blink of an eye, and there was still no result. Gradually, Zhong Yue became impatient and urged:

"Why aren't they back yet? Investigate immediately!"

"Wait a moment, let me ask."

Elder Sun also looked suspicious, and even had a bad feeling.

When he once again held the mirror and cast the spell, his consciousness entered the unique world of the magical artifact, and he saw a face that was both strange and familiar. The person was dressed in white like frost, with a tall and strong figure, and at this moment, he was showing him a mysterious smile.

"Ahhh!!!"

As if struck by lightning, Elder Sun was so frightened that he stepped back, his face deathly pale, and screamed:

"The Demon Lord! It's the Demon Lord!"

"He's here, he's right outside!!!"

“He robbed all the disciples who were returning.”

Chapter 437 Five Peaks Mountain Seal, a Mystic Fate Rank 6 Dharma Corpse

"Boom!!!"

Before the 17 powerful figures in the secret chamber could react, a deafening explosion rang out from outside the palace, at the edge of the earth, more than ten kilometers away.

Even from a great distance, those deep within the secret chamber could feel a noticeable tremor, and their expressions changed drastically. The Demon Lord's speed was faster than they had imagined!

"boom!"

The thick boundary wall was pierced by the deep blue light, and four figures crossed the boundary in an instant, appearing inside the Void Stepping Secret Realm.

Unlike the secret realms of Taiqing, Sanyi, and Zaohua, this place has countless floating training grounds, seemingly unaffected by gravity, like islands suspended high in the sky.

And on this vast and beautiful land, palaces stand in rows.

Each one is thousands of meters high, far more stunning than the most magnificent buildings in any country, standing tall between heaven and earth like swords with their sharp edges exposed, exuding a powerful aura.

"We're home, let's take one last look."

At this moment, Yao Wang was holding a young man whose limbs were all severed. His clothes were stained with blood, and his eyes were white. He threw him away casually, and he fell to the ground like a meteorite, exploding suddenly.

"..."

Jiang Mo seemed to be deep in thought, his eyes gazing into the void, locking onto a certain Dao Palace within the Stepping Void Hall.

The moment he entered, before the Void Stepping Hall had activated its protective array, he could easily sense nearly a hundred strands of Qi that were reversing the natural order, as strong as the sun and moon in the sky, and surrounded by the other descendants like stars.

At the same time, the sect leader of Taxu, Han Siyan, Beigong Li, Zhong Yue and others in the secret chamber were all caught off guard.

"Let's go! Let's fight!!"

A sharp shout rang out, and someone immediately activated the mountain-protecting formation and sent a telepathic message to all disciples, instructing them to evacuate urgently and find a place of refuge.

"clang!!--"

As the melodious bells rang out, ancient formations covering mountains and rivers revived, and surging spiritual energy erupted from the ground, plunging the region into a full-scale war.

"call out!!!"

The dense afterimages vanished in an instant, and the group reappeared in front of the sect.

The sect leader of Taxu quietly activated the jade pendant. The invisible power was as fast as a flash of light, awakening the three puppets that were sleeping deep in the main hall. He then manipulated them to disperse and lie in wait around the area, ready to launch an attack on the Demon Lord after the great formation shattered.

As dusk fell, through layers of magic arrays, Jiang Mo gazed ahead and saw countless disciples of the Void Stepping Hall, swarming out like bees attacking their nest.

Among the powerful figures guarding the front lines, dressed in luxurious clothes and exuding an air of otherworldly grace, was the familiar figure of the Void-Treading Sect Master.

Besides him, there were five white-haired figures staring at him, their faces ashen, their fists clenched. Even through the magic array, one could feel their intense and pure killing intent.

"?!"

"???"

Yao Wang, Yue Min, and Yue Li were clearly stunned when they saw the five people whose appearances were completely consistent with the cultivation methods of the San Yi Sect.

"Gentlemen, please step back."

Jiang Mo gave an order, flicked his wrist, and swept the Wuliang Jun sword out from a distance. Infinite true qi adhered to the blade, and golden flames instantly ignited. A torrent of sword qi and fire crashed into the great formation.

"Boom!!!"

The barrier withstood the attack, but it was on the verge of collapse. The terrifying explosion stirred up endless thick fog, and even the 18 people inside the barrier felt as if they had just brushed past death.

"boom!!"

"boom!!"

"boom!!!"

Jiang Mo swung his sword extremely fast. Knowing that he couldn't break the mountain-protecting formation with a single strike, he quickly unleashed four more sword strikes, all aimed at the same spot. Moreover, he controlled his power perfectly, aiming just enough to destroy the formation.

"Bang!!!"

Amidst the clamor of exclamations, the ancient formation that had protected the Taxu Palace for countless years crumbled and disintegrated.

Bei Gongli, Zhong Yue, the sect leader of Taxu, Han Siyan, and others suppressed their shock. The power of just one strike made them realize the difference in strength between the two sides.

A fierce wind howled, and Jiang Mo's gaze swept over them, dispersing billions of dust particles. He stared at the five descendants of the remnant lineage who cultivated the Reverse Life True Technique, and calmly said:

"them...."

"boom!"

Before the words were even finished, the Sect Leader of Stepping Void's eyes flashed with fierce light, and suddenly he became ruthless. Three terrifying figures tore through the void and attacked Jiang Mo simultaneously.

"Oh!"

A deafening explosion ensued, and three jet-black, viscous chains shot out, tightly binding three lifeless humanoid puppets. Their skin was bluish-red, their faces like those of vengeful ghosts, and they possessed unimaginable power within them. They were struggling madly and screaming desperately.