"So you think you still have some tricks up your sleeve!" Shangguan Liuyun roared, his aura no longer able to compare with his previous killing move.

However, at this moment, Li Jizhou dared not be careless, maneuvering to avoid direct confrontation.

"Shangguan, the demon leader, rears the Demon Dao and slaughters the righteous. He is indeed the main culprit of this calamity of the Demon Dao, deserving the death sentence by all!"

Just then, a booming shout was heard.

Soon after, a group of people arrived by flying through the skies from the Nine Heavens.

"Ye Jingyu!" Shangguan Liuyun’s face sank, then broke into a smile.

Ye Jingyu was one of his Heart Demons and must be killed!

"This humble woman, flattered by peers to lead the Righteous Army, today pledges my feeble self entirely to slay the demon leader, hoping to earn the support of fellow virtuous ones!" Another group arrived on the opposing side, and leading them was none other than Yu Ziyu, holding Yuanzhi Mountain, donned in armor, looking gallant and heroic.

Li Jizhou glanced at Yu Ziyu with an approving gaze.

At the same time, he saw Zhou Cang, reported to have been injured by Shangguan Liuyun thirty-three years ago, uncertain whether he was dead or alive, now appearing perfectly well, his Magical Power surging vigorously, not at the level of a Fake Pill.

Li Jizhou was slightly puzzled.

"Is it possible he survived a near-death experience and successfully rebuilt through Pill Formation? That would be an incredible stroke of luck!"

"Shangguan Liuyun, as a descendant of the Immortal Monarch, to privately spread Demon Skills, cultivating Demon Cultivators, and disregarding the lives of millions is a crime that must be punished!" At this time, another group arrived, identified clearly by the flag marked "Profound Celestial Sect" atop a five-colored chariot.

Almost immediately following were arrivals from the other side, equally indignant.

Moreover, they clearly declared to the world they were from the Carefree Palace faction.

The sudden change of events left Li Jizhou slightly stunned, 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

he understood well Ye Jingyu’s reason for targeting Shangguan Liuyun.

As for Yu Ziyu, being able to come so boldly was likely due to some tacit indication from a significant figure.

Regarding Profound Celestial Sect and Carefree Palace, the intention was quite clear, likely due to a certain promise or instruction from the other four major factions of the Central Domain, resulting in an opposition to Shangguan’s Immortal Race.

It seemed apparent, the five top forces of the Central Domain were determined to push Shangguan’s Immortal Race out of the apex circle.

They might even covet Shangguan’s Quasi-Immortal Artifact.

"So... the calamity of the Southern Domain’s Demon Sect... Spirit Vein Corpse Nourishment... are all instigated by Shangguan Liuyun?"

That was evidently not the case, as the Demon Sect’s first turmoil in the Yan Kingdom occurred before Shangguan Liuyun was born.

Moreover, being born with a Divine Body, a descendant of the Immortal Race, why would Shangguan Liuyun spread Demon Skills and cultivate Demon Cultivators?" Li Jizhou was genuinely not interested in wasting energy on the schemes of the Central Domain’s various factions.

However, the possibility of being reincarnated in the Central Domain in the next life necessitated a general understanding.

Seeing this, Shangguan Liuyun’s expression barely changed, as if he had long anticipated this day.

He cast a cold gaze around.

Surrounded by these ants only amused him.

Neither the Profound Celestial Sect nor the Carefree Palace sent anyone beyond the Late Stage of Core Formation; no Nascent Soul emerged. Under normal circumstances, these people wouldn’t warrant his attention.

"The demon leader’s heinous deeds cannot be argued with; let’s attack together!" Seeing Li Jizhou assaulted by Shangguan Liuyun, and Shangguan Liuyun had already released the Dharma Aspect domain, Yu Ziyu shouted.

In an instant, the forces on all sides wasted no more words and immediately engaged in battle.

"Ji Zhou, how is it?" Yu Ziyu dashed into the domain, urgently transmitting to Li Jizhou.

Although curious about why he suddenly appeared here and became trapped in Shangguan Liuyun’s Dharma Aspect domain, it wasn’t time to ask.

The next moment, sensing the Late Stage Golden Core aura emanating from Li Jizhou and his unparalleled Magical Power, she was slightly taken aback.

Since parting at the swamp, barely forty years had passed, and she had always assumed he barely managed to condense a True Core, who could have thought it was actually a Golden Core.

Moreover, his Magical Power’s might was evidently not inferior to hers.

Zhou Cang also sensed Li Jizhou’s pressure, originally intending to boast about the perils of Pill Formation and the success of a True Core, but at this moment, could only swallow his words, unable to speak.

Ye Jingyu felt primarily joyful.

He had always had high expectations for Li Jizhou’s true strength.

The Late Stage Golden Core now fulfilled his hopes.

Soon, a battle against the demon leader erupted briskly.

"So this is what Jiang Fairy meant by not underestimating the Southern Domain cultivators?" Watching the numerous Southern Domain cultivators arriving, Shen Haoyu frowned slightly.

Tu Honglie and Wang Sikong also felt a bit disappointed.

Though many arrived, those truly capable of threatening Shangguan Liuyun were less than ten at the Late Stage Core Formation, while others were at the Middle Stage, and even a few at the Early Stage, too few to pose any real threat to Shangguan Liuyun.

Moreover, now Shangguan Liuyun’s Dharma Aspect domain was unfolded; more would simply be cannon fodder.

Jiang Mingyue raised her brows slightly: "Three brothers, I still say, do not underestimate heroes of the world."

Boom~

As she spoke, the battle erupted.

As the three said, only nine on the battlefield truly posed a threat to Shangguan Liuyun.

Ye Jingyu, Yu Ziyu, Li Jizhou, Jiang Li, along with three from Profound Celestial Sect at the Late Stage Core Formation and two from Carefree Palace at the Late Stage Core Formation, formed the main battle force.

The other cultivators merely unleashed their Magical Power from afar.

At this moment, with the Dharma Aspect domain present, the power released by outer small cultivators was immediately neutralized upon entering the domain, completely ineffective.

Regarding the nine Late Stage Core Formation figures within the Dharma Aspect, Shangguan Liuyun could simply stop them with a single blossoming petal.

The battlefield seemed to be continuously roaring, yet Shangguan Liuyun remained proudly upright, easily handling everything through his Dharma Aspect divine abilities.

"Heh~" After observing for a while, Shen Haoyu couldn’t help but chuckle.

Jiang Mingyue’s expression remained unchanged.

"Clang!" Suddenly, a shocking sword light rose to the sky.

Just as he was focused on blocking the blossoms within the Dharma Aspect domain, Ye Jingyu’s aura suddenly surged, as a blood-colored sword piercing the heavens appeared above his head.

On closer inspection, it was indeed a Bloodthirsty Sword.

"Bloodthirsty Sword!"

"Ginger Fairy, this..."

The other three were suddenly shocked, looking at Jiang Mingyue.

This Bloodthirsty Sword was a treasure from the Jiang family.

Not only did it have the might of an eighth-grade Spiritual Treasure, but it also possessed the ability to summon gods with blood.

Even when one’s cultivation was insufficient to wield it, it could become temporarily subjected through a blood ritual, gaining the Artifact Spirit’s presence.

Although such a treasure was considered minor by the ancient ascended Immortal Race Jiang family, lending it to an outsider was indeed surprising.

Clearly, the Jiang family was resolved to act against the Shangguan family this time.

"Three brothers, don’t misunderstand. This sword merely once belonged to our family; later, it was lost, unexpectedly stolen by this little thief."

At the same time, Shangguan Liuyun, previously calm and composed, suddenly opened his eyes, observing the blood-colored light and sword intent, glancing resentfully at Jiang Mingyue at the horizon.

"Brother Shangguan, please don’t misunderstand, it’s that little thief who stole our sword, it’s none of my business!" Jiang Mingyue appeared pitiful.

"Humph!" Shangguan Liuyun coldly snorted, not believing this claim.

Immediately retracting his composure, fully committed to the battle.

Boom~

The blood-colored light and sword intent instantly slashed down,

countless petals appeared abruptly in front of Shangguan Liuyun, blooming instantly, colliding with the blood-colored light.

Pure white petals were stained with blood, falling one by one.

However, before Shangguan Liuyun, the endless blossoms appeared, while Ye Jingyu’s blood-colored sword light had its limits,

in an instant, the sword light became impossible to advance, while the blossoms continued to bloom.

But the others also moved simultaneously.

Yu Ziyu’s hand-held Yuanzhi Mountain flew fiercely toward Shangguan Liuyun, growing in the wind, already towering like a mountain upon reaching Shangguan Liuyun’s head.

Boom~

Yuanzhi Mountain slammed down, smashing countless petals again.

Then, Profound Celestial Sect and Carefree Palace’s Late Stage Core Formation each executed their unique skills, each wielding a Spiritual Treasure, all attacking Shangguan Liuyun.

Li Jizhou saw this; knowing he had become a pawn for others, he nevertheless had to act, instantly shooting several Celestial Halberd Talismans...

In a short time, the battle’s tide turned.

With Shangguan Liuyun only being able to protect himself with blossoms, it was difficult to employ other methods.

Seeing this scene, the four behind revealed joyous expressions.

Still, they kept a close eye on Shangguan Liuyun’s movements, ready to act if he utilized the Profound Celestial Treasure.

At this moment, Jiang Mingyue’s Communication Talisman in her lap slightly moved.

She swept her Divine Sense over it, her expression slightly stunned, incredulously staring at Jiang Li’s stance in the field.

"She’s actually from the Jiang family?"