The tall, youthful, and beautiful Dragon Girl had just casually summoned the Demon Sealing List to check for any dangers on Wang Zhifan’s path. Suddenly, she raised her head and said in astonishment to Wang Zhifan, who was about to take off on his Red Deer Horse beside her:

"Fan! The name of the top-ranked Demon Tathagata on the Demon Sealing List has turned gray! No, wait! The names of the second-ranked Taixi Confucian Sword and the fifth-ranked Supreme Primodial Overlord have also turned gray!"

"What?!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Zhifan immediately halted the command to take off on his Red Deer Horse and turned to look at the Demon Sealing List handed over by Dragon Girl.

With one glance, he discovered that the words of the Moon-Annihilating Dragon Saber were indeed true.

The name of the ever-high-ranking Buddhist Sect Volume King Demon Tathagata had unexpectedly turned into an ominous grayish-white color.

The name of the second-ranking Taixi Confucian Sword from the Confucian Sect had also undergone a color change.

The third was the Martial Venerable, which was himself, and his name remained in the regular deep black color.

The name of the fourth-ranking Heavenless Earthless Daoist was also normal in color.

The name of the fifth-ranking Supreme Primodial Overlord had likewise turned grayish-white.

"Impossible! Demon Tathagata, Taixi Confucian Sword, and Supreme Primodial Overlord are all top experts on the list, how could they suddenly all fall?!"

In an instant, Wang Zhifan was completely shocked. He jumped off the horse’s back and summoned his own Demon Sealing List.

After a quick check, he found that the situation was indeed as it appeared, not his eyes playing tricks on him. The top experts ranked first, second, and fifth had all fallen, leaving him, ranked third, as the highest-ranked living person on the list, marking an extremely peculiar situation.

"How could this be... Demon Tathagata and the others are incredibly powerful, how could they suddenly perish? Could it be that another Demon Monarch has entered the Calamity Realm?"

At this moment, Wang Zhifan’s mind formed this terrifying speculation.

He immediately began to examine the global map attached to the Demon Sealing List, but saw no large black dots symbolizing Demon Monarchs, only the usual distributed light red patches and more scattered dark red dots.

"Fan! The names of Qingyangzi and Huayangzi, whom you mentioned earlier, have also turned gray! Something must have happened over there at Extreme Origin Mountain!"

Meanwhile, the Moon-Annihilating Dragon Saber next to him reported this more detailed situation to Wang Zhifan.

Because she knew Wang Zhifan had come to support the Mieyue Clan, giving up going to Extreme Origin Mountain, Wang Zhifan had told her before the battle that he had arranged for Qingyangzi and Huayangzi from Celestial Essence City to replace him in supporting the Supreme Primodial Overlord at Extreme Origin Mountain.

"Impossible! Qingyangzi and Huayangzi told me beforehand that they both had two teleports available! There shouldn’t be any problem ensuring their survival!"

Wang Zhifan was even more taken aback upon hearing this, almost unable to believe such a situation had arisen.

In his heart, sending Qingyangzi and Huayangzi to support Extreme Origin Mountain was absolutely foolproof. Even if they were surrounded by enemies, they could use the Demon Sealing List to teleport away and save their lives; how could they possibly both fall?

However, facts are facts. With a shocked expression, Wang Zhifan scrolled down the list and found Qingyangzi and Huayangzi around the hundreds position. The Moon-Annihilating Dragon Saber was right; the names of these two Daoists, who were closely tied to him, had also turned gray, indicating their deaths.

"How could this happen... without any Demon Monarch descension, who could simultaneously kill so many experts..."

The cruel reality left Wang Zhifan completely bewildered.

He could clearly see that the deaths of Demon Tathagata, Taixi Confucian Sword, and the Qingyangzi and Huayangzi he had sent were undoubtedly related to the death of the Supreme Primodial Overlord. They must have all perished at Extreme Origin Mountain, in the battle orchestrated by the Supreme Primodial Overlord.

To verify this notion, Wang Zhifan quickly tallied the other gray names on the list and discovered that compared to his last review, there were about thirty additional gray names. It could be inferred that the deaths of these unfamiliar super Innate cultivators were certainly related to Extreme Origin Mountain.

"Fan, Extreme Origin Mountain is already occupied by demons, but the number of Demon Venerables is not large, and it’s still decreasing. It seems the battle at Extreme Origin Mountain indeed failed, undoubtedly due to the appearance of an extremely powerful Demon Venerable or a Demon Sovereign’s artifact..."

Seeing this, the Dragon Girl also solemnly analyzed for Wang Zhifan, finding Extreme Origin Mountain, located very far from them, on the Demon Sealing List map and analyzing the relevant information presented by the map.

"That should be the case... Unfortunately, I’ve exhausted my teleport attempts for today, unable to rush over to check... This brings trouble to the Calamity Realm now."

At this point, Wang Zhifan gradually calmed down. Now being effectively at the top of the Demon Sealing List brought him no joy, only the realization that the battle between the Calamity Realm and the Demon Realm had undergone significant changes, with the situation likely taking a rapid downturn.

This was an exceedingly obvious matter.

Those like Demon Tathagata, Taixi Confucian Sword, and the Supreme Primodial Overlord, these super Innates, were immensely powerful entities. It’s no exaggeration to say they were among the strongest in the entire Calamity Realm. But they were all suddenly slain by the Demon Realm, showing the realm’s mastery of terrifying methods, enough to swiftly alter the entire course of the battle in the Calamity Realm.

The Moon-Annihilating Dragon Saber by his side, hearing Wang Zhifan speak so, momentarily had a hesitant expression before finally speaking:

"Fan, I suggest you don’t rush to check out Extreme Origin Mountain tomorrow, gather some intelligence first and prepare thoroughly before you act. That place might be a massive trap, designed to ensnare cultivators going to investigate..."

Dragon Girl’s suggestions were clearly out of concern for Wang Zhifan’s safety, fearing he might come to harm immediately upon teleporting there.

There was no help for it; the simultaneous fall of top ranks one, two, and five was too astonishing a situation. Each of these figures was no less than the Martial Venerable Wang Zhifan in the eyes of the world, and they were all annihilated by the Demon Realm; it would be hard for Wang Zhifan, of the same caliber, to come out unscathed.

This was not about whether the Moon-Annihilating Dragon Saber believed in Wang Zhifan’s strength, but about an overwhelming crisis felt by any who could perceive it, one that not even the most powerful group of cultivators currently in the Calamity Realm could endure.

"Don’t worry, Xi, even if I go, I will be extra prepared and cautious, for I cherish my life greatly."

Offering a calm smile to the Moon-Annihilating Dragon Saber, the thoroughly settled Wang Zhifan made a promise.

"Fan, if you’re going to Extreme Origin Mountain, take me with you!"

But Dragon Girl listened and was not at all reassured; she leaped onto Wang Zhifan’s designated mount, the Red Deer Horse, determined to accompany and supervise him. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

"Don’t be silly, Xi! I won’t allow you to go to Extreme Origin Mountain! You must stay on the island, or who will handle the clan’s matters?!"

Wang Zhifan was at a loss for words; he truly didn’t want the Moon-Annihilating Dragon Saber to go on an adventure with him.

Primarily, he knew his own circumstances very well. With legendary level perfect abilities, even if he encountered a Demon Sovereign, it didn’t mean he had no means to resist, providing a level of safety far surpassing others.

But not so with Dragon Girl; she only had one life. If she unfortunately perished, how could Wang Zhifan bring her back?

Thus, Wang Zhifan firmly and seriously emphasized this issue to the Moon-Annihilating Dragon Saber, explaining how bringing her to Extreme Origin Mountain would introduce numerous additional risks, distracting him from fully utilizing his capabilities. For the sake of both his personal safety and the broader currents in the Calamity Realm, she must remain on Moon Destruction Island.

Ordinary women might argue irrationally despite hearing reason, but the Moon-Annihilating Dragon Saber had a rather rational nature. She soon realized her impulsive intentions just now, realizing she might endanger Wang Zhifan by her concern.

Thus, she shortly hopped off the horse, forsaking her intention to accompany and supervise Wang Zhifan, yet proposing Wang Zhifan make a face-to-face promise to be fully prepared before heading to Extreme Origin Mountain and notify her beforehand.

Wang Zhifan agreed with her, then rode the Red Deer Horse into the air, taking some time to swiftly traverse the vast Ancient Cyan Sea, returning to Celestial Essence City.

Celestial Essence City still appeared as usual that afternoon, but Wang Zhifan returned with a very heavy heart.

For he knew he had indirectly caused the deaths of two elders of Celestial Essence City, and in turn, had caused the deaths of his two friends.