The disciples came forward holding a coral box filled with holes, and the blood-colored crystals inside pulsated like a heart.

"This was confiscated from the depths of the earth veins. We're not sure what it is, but it exudes a vast blood aura."

Jiang Shu raised an eyebrow, accepted the box, and flicked his fingers lightly. A thread of Returning Ruins Dao Rhythm penetrated the crystal cluster, forcing out the lurking demon soul.

The soul resembled an octopus, its tentacles' suckers still attached to the remnants of human cultivators' thoughts.

"It seems to be the condensation of blood aura, but it is filled with a peculiar atmosphere, likely part of the Demon Race's conspiracy, akin to the same lineage as those old Dragon Clan fellows."

Jiang Shu waved his sleeve to collect the crystal cluster, suddenly squinting towards the Southeast Sea Domain.

That area was under Panhai City's jurisdiction, a passage through the Chaotic Demon Sea leading to the Demon Domain, where he previously killed a mighty Demon Monarch and tens of thousands of demon soldiers, offending the Demon Race to the extreme.

"There is probably a powerful Peak Demon Monarch stationed here; it should be one of the Demon Race's main bases in the Chaotic Demon Sea."

The Purple-robed Elder spoke, with blood burning on him.

His combat strength was extraordinary, a strong Vientiane Realm Late Stage cultivator, one of the strongest members of this team, standing firm and having killed many formidable Demon Race beings.

Jiang Shu nodded and then addressed the Purple-robed Elder: "Elder Murong, please return with your men and report our affairs to the Supreme Sect Leader and my Master, asking them to seize this opportunity to mobilize against the Demon Race."

Elder Murong witnessed Jiang Shu repel a renowned Peak Demon Monarch firsthand, not treating him as a junior at all.

"As you command."

He first cupped his hands, then asked again,

"Deputy Sect Master, what about you…?"

Jiang Shu looked towards Panhai City and said lightly: "I still have some matters to attend to."

For Jiang Shu, the things he did upon returning this time were already more than enough.

Like a sharp sword, directly piercing into the Chaotic Demon Sea.

Countless Demon Race powerhouses fell at his hands.

Yet, with his current realm and battle strength, even a Demon Venerable might personally act.

Despite receiving the Jade Pendant from the Supreme Sect Leader, the best course of action was to distance himself from the sect's elders and disciples, venturing alone.

This would facilitate his Two Realms Shuttle.

As soon as Jiang Shu spoke, the nearby elders' pupils dilated in shock.

To him, this phrase clearly indicated that Jiang Shu intended to infiltrate the Demon Domain Continent, just like some time ago, to gather intelligence for the Human Clan and disrupt the Demon Race's rear.

"Deputy Sect Master, absolutely not!"

Elder Murong seemed anxious, his initial joy immediately subsiding, eyes fixed tightly on Jiang Shu:

"Times have changed. Without the constraint of our Human Race Daoist Venerables, you're safe in our Human Clan's territory. But once you appear in the Demon Race's realm, even a Demon Venerable would be alarmed, willing to face disgrace to personally hunt you down."

"We have the current advantage; why bother?"

His words were cut off by Jiang Shu.

Jiang Shu naturally would not reveal the underlying reason; he looked ahead and said:

"I am well aware; more importantly, there's the life-saving item bestowed by the Supreme Sect Leader. You need not worry about my safety."

Seeing Jiang Shu's resolute attitude, Elder Murong gritted his teeth and agreed, immediately leading his men to return.

"Deputy Sect Master, be well."

"Junior Brother, safe travels."

Only Thunder Shock Daoist Monarch and Elder Murong were aware of Jiang Shu's impending departure, exchanging brief farewells with him before vanishing into the horizon with their entourage.

Jiang Shu slowly sighed.

"The storm is brewing."

...

At the junction of sea and sky, demon powerhouses' flesh fell into the deep sea, stirring waves of ink.

Jiang Shu shattered the last demon array and stood atop the waves. The gray mist from the Desolate Star Halberd's tip condensed into shackles, obliterating the sinister atmosphere here, with sunlight scattering, effectively dispelling the evil aura.

A Transformation Realm Demon hiding in the darkness suddenly ignited with blue soul fire.

This was the Transformation Realm Demon who fled during the slaughter, now secretly watching, intending to relay information back to the Demon Race.

Accompanied by Elder Murong and others' return, Jiang Shu's recently established glorious battle achievements swiftly spread to everyone's ears.

"The first under Mixed Cave… so it should be."

On the Dao Yi Sect Cloud Platform, the middle-aged Dao Yi Sect Supreme Sect Leader gently caressed the sheathed sword in his arms.

The longsword, dormant for years within the sheath, suddenly let out a clear hum, reflecting turbulent cloud seas.

Next to him, Zong Yue in azure robes was dyed by the sunset glow, eyes reflecting the fist light of Ancient Demon Sect Relics, reminiscent of the young figure who saved his life in the Secret Realm a year ago.

How little time has passed, he's already grown to the point where I look up to him.

The longsword hanging from his waist silently buzzed as if comforting him, echoing the True Martial Sect's rising battle flag brilliance.

Ding, ding, ding!

True Martial Sect's great bell rang nine times without ceasing, amidst laughter shaking the camp, Sword Qi interweaving on the cloud peak forming a golden list, ink characters like dragons:

True Martial Jiang Shu, Fist subdues Demon Monarch Peak, Unparalleled under Mixed Cave!

In an instant, the news spread like a hurricane from the Chaotic Demon Sea.

On the front line of the Chaotic Demon Sea, a newly conquered large island.

Countless demon beast carcasses floated on the sea, sect disciples directly performing Alchemy and Artifact Refining on these corpses, chanting Divine Skills.

Brilliance filled the skies.

"This Transformation Realm Demon took me three days and nights to hunt down and kill. Yet, Daoist Monarch Taixuan managed to slay Peak Demon Monarchs from the Dragon Clan and Phoenix Clan in just days; such cultivation talent is rare even in a hundred thousand years."

"Daoist Monarch Taixuan's talent is terrifying. To put it simply, when the battle began, Daoist Monarch Taixuan was only in the Primordial Pill Realm, with a realm lower than mine. But now, I've just crossed the Nirvana Fire Tribulation, advancing from Nirvana Realm Early Stage to Nirvana Realm Late Stage. Meanwhile, Daoist Monarch Taixuan grew from Primordial Pill Realm to Vientiane Realm Late Stage; such progression is simply unbelievable."

"Having Daoist Monarch Taixuan is fortunate for our Human Clan. Currently, unless the Daoist or Demon Venerables intervene, Daoist Monarch Taixuan is the pinnacle of battle force. With him, our Eight Great Sects might directly conquer the Chaotic Demon Sea entirely. Henceforth, the Endless Sea Domain's territory will expand, and the resources our Eight Great Sects receive will multiply."

"Indeed, the reason this large island was conquered was because a Demon Monarch on the island, upon hearing Daoist Monarch Taixuan's reputation, fled immediately. Fearing Daoist Monarch Taixuan might kill him from afar, he chose not to linger in battle. After all, for the Demon Race, their lifespan is longer, and they are less willing to fall due to prolonged warfare."

Many sect disciples expressed their sentiments, having participated in the battle from the beginning.

They witnessed Jiang Shu's growth, from merely a True Martial Sect Inner Sect Disciple to now renowned, almost suppressing the Chaotic Demon Sea as the True Martial Sect's Deputy Sect Master.

A reputation soaring above all Daoist Monarchs.

Amidst the conversations, Jiang Shu's renown continued to ascend, with numerous disciples once respecting Dao Yi Sect members.

But now, due to Jiang Shu's presence, some Dao Yi Sect disciples began to bow before True Martial Sect disciples.

True Martial Sect's influence, fueled by Jiang Shu's momentum, was rapidly expanding in the Cang Mang Domain and Endless Sea Domain.

Resources were being collected extensively.

Even in large cities bordering the Endless Sea Domain, located on the Cang Mang Domain's land, True Martial Sect's flags fluttered atop them.

Formations were laid, and within the large cities, wine flags flapped in the breeze.

Many newly advanced Nirvana Realm True Monarchs registered here, intending to traverse the Endless Sea Domain towards the Chaotic Demon Sea.

"Three jars of Jiuxiao Red Dragon Spirit! Brewed with the purest Dragon Clan Essence Blood, those most potent batches! To bid us farewell on our expedition!"

The stout man, carrying a Mystic Iron Heavy Sword, slapped a storage bag filled with Primordial Crystals onto the counter, causing the dust hanging from the Sword Testing Stone to fall.

On his body, various treasures shimmered, each being a display of his mastered Divine Skills.

His Primordial Pill had already crossed the Nirvana Wind Tribulation days ago, reaching Dan Shattering Realm, becoming a Nirvana Realm True Monarch, now qualified to participate in the expedition.