Witnessing Qi Xiu enter the Sword Realm, Dongfang Qing folded his arms, his eyes gleaming with divine light, observing with interest the Supreme Dharma Realm descending upon the void.

Among the Three Thousand Grand Paths, the Sword Dao does not rank highly.

Yet it is universally acknowledged as the foremost in slaughter!

In pure combat, it even surpasses the Thunder Path.

Qi Xiu, this child, is sharp-minded and wise, though somewhat mild by nature, lacking a bit of sharpness.

Today, as he embodies the Dao, with the Sword Dao as his host, perhaps it can compensate for these shortcomings.

Just as Dongfang Qing intended to sit, to guard Qi Xiu through this Dao Embodiment Tribulation, the token from his sleeve heading to the Dao Alliance suddenly flew out.

Levitation in front of him, dotted with golden sparks, forming several large characters:

"Urgently come to the Dao Alliance for important matters."

With a slight trace of contemplation in his eyes, Dongfang Qing paused for a moment, a divine light suddenly flew from his brow, instantly transforming into his likeness.

It's the technique mastered by Primordial Spirit True Honor, the incarnation of thought.

Letting the incarnation guard Qi Xiu as protector, Dongfang Qing then invoked the pass token, opened a passageway to the Dao Alliance through Space-Bounding, and stepped into it.

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Dao Alliance, on the White Jade Square outside the Heavenly Mechanism Hall.

Divine light, Qingyun, and various smoke clouds continuously arrived from all directions, landing on this square.

These were those Primordial Spirit True Honors who received the summons from the Dao Alliance.

As more Primordial Spirit True Honors arrived, the expressions of the already present True Honors gradually took on a heavy tone.

Judging by this posture.

The Dao Alliance had evidently gathered all the Primordial Spirit True Honors of the Central Earth.

Clearly, something major is happening!

But what exactly is this major matter?

To warrant such a grand display, gathering all the Primordial Spirit True Honors.

"Is there any insider information?"

Having received the summons, Dongfang Qing stood with Shen Wansan, who was dressed opulently like a rich man, his demeanor now wooden, devoid of the usual radiant smile.

"There's news, but it's not insider." Upon seeing Dongfang Qing, Shen Wansan showed a trace of concern in his eyes.

"To make you worry like this, what's the matter, has your family gone bankrupt?" Looking at Shen Wansan's worried expression, Dongfang Qing couldn't help but jest.

"Go away, don't curse me.

Speaking earnestly, according to reports from undercover, the Seventy-two Demon Mountains, One Hundred and Eight Demon Caves, and 244 Cults in the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains have all begun taking action.

In at most a month, the advance Demonic Evil Cultivators will cross the Endless Sea and arrive in our Central Earth.

The first difficulty of the immense calamity, indeed, falls upon these demonic forces.

This time the Sword Master summoned us here precisely for this matter." Shen Wansan explained solemnly.

"Are the Ten Thousand Mountains acting so fast?"

Furrowing his brow, Dongfang Qing touched his eyebrow; as the immense calamity begins, the contest for Heaven and Earth main character follows.

Yet the Heavenly Dao Consciousness of Tianyuan Main Realm hasn't fully receded.

The myriad races of Outside the Domain cannot openly enter the Tianyuan Main Realm, only parts of external aura can seep through.

Therefore, those already within this Tianyuan Main Realm, the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains, easily seize the advantage.

Yet according to the Dao Alliance's original estimation.

The Hundred Thousand Great Mountains wouldn't act so swiftly; after all, even though the calamity has begun, when it'll end remains unknown.

The contest for the Heaven and Earth main character, evidently, depends on who laughs last, rather than rushing.

As the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind, acting first clearly disadvantages them.

"Who knows, the calamity has just begun, but given the magnitude of the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains' actions, it doesn't seem impulsive." Shen Wansan too frowned.

Demonic Evil Cultivators are not as disciplined as the Human Race.

The Seventy-two Demon Mountains, One Hundred and Eight Demon Caves, 244 Cults, each teems with madness and savagery, twisted and cruel individuals.

They aren't easily summoned or mobilized at will.

Yet this time, from mobilizing forces to embarking across the sea, the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains spent merely half a month, which is almost unimaginable to the Dao Alliance.

And beneath such unusual circumstances lies a certain conspiracy.

Alongside the imposing arrival of the demonic forces this time, the Dao Alliance decided to assemble all Primordial Spirit True Honors to discuss how to confront it.

Soon, the Primordial Spirit True Honors of Central Earth arrived one after another.

Except for some wandering outside the domain, those secluded and not appearing, this was almost the most complete gathering of Primordial Spirit True Honors since the Near Ancient Era.

"Everyone."

With the Primordial Spirit True Honors gathered, the Twelve Members led by Qinglian Sword Venerable emerged from the Heavenly Mechanism Hall.

As Qinglian Sword Venerable spoke, the once casually chatting Primordial Spirit True Honors immediately quieted, their gaze collectively turned towards the Dao Alliance's leader.

"For not notifying prior, suddenly gathering everyone here, it's truly for important matters, if there's any impropriety, this humble Daoist offers his apologies here."

Slowly cupping his hands in salute, with a slight pause, Qinglian Sword Venerable continued softly:

"You all should have already heard rumors about the purpose of today's gathering.

At the beginning of this month, fifteen days ago.

The Hundred Thousand Great Mountains have dispatched the Seventy-two Demon Mountains, One Hundred and Eight Demon Caves, and 244 Cults, totaling 400 Demon Monarchs of the Dao Body Realm, 100,000 Great Demons of the Blood-Stained Realm, plus a hundred million Little Demon Evil Cultivators, advancing towards our Central Earth Realm.

It is estimated that they will land in at most ten days.

By then, our Tianyuan Human Race will face the first disaster under the apocalypse!"

Qinglian Sword Venerable's words left the gathered Primordial Spirit True Honors with expressions of astonishment and seriousness.

Four hundred Dao Body Realm, 100,000 Blood-Stained Realm, plus a hundred million Little Demon Evil Cultivators, these numbers can only be described as horrifying.

In the past, Dianchuan Province was almost turned upside down with less than ten Dao Body Realm, plus over a thousand Blood-Stained Great Demons, and tens of thousands of Little Demon Evil Cultivators.

This time, the number of Demonic Evil Cultivators is several hundred times greater.

Moreover, there's a very obvious question in what Qinglian Sword Venerable just said.

"No Demon Ancestors of the Primordial Spirit Realm?" Dongfang Qing murmured softly with narrowed eyes.

The number of Primordial Spirit Demon Ancestors in the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains is definitely not small, though possibly not as many as the Human Race, they are comparable.

Yet this time, this massive number of Demonic Evil Cultivators is fiercely advancing towards Central Earth Realm, but the Primordial Spirit Demon Ancestors are not accompanying them.

This is completely abnormal.

Aren't the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains afraid that the Human Clan's True Venerable will take action and obliterate this vanguard completely?

"I don't think they didn't come, rather they haven't been discovered."

Dongfang Qing's guess is also the thought among the Primordial Spirit True Honors. Without the Primordial Spirit Demon Ancestors to strengthen them, if these Demonic Evil Cultivators dare set foot in Central Earth Realm, the Human Clan's True Venerable would ensure they never return.

The enemy is in the dark, we are in the light.

The unseen Primordial Spirit Demons are like a powder keg ready to explode at any time.

In fact, these Primordial Spirit Demons may have already infiltrated Central Earth Realm.

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"Men, women, old and young, all fragrant and sweet. Damn, really makes me drool."

On the bustling and noisy wide street, a period of peaceful recovery has finally allowed the ordinary citizens to regain their former vitality.

Among the crowd, two men wearing bamboo hats, one tall and one short, one fat and one thin, dressed in black silk cloth, and wearing straw sandals, were walking.

The man with a sturdy build, seen from afar, resembling a black bear, kept rubbing his beard, the bell-sized eyes under the shadow of his bamboo hat were wide open, with a blood-red gleam in his eyes, his throat bobbing up and down as he gulped.

"Don't rush, once we seize these lands, these mortals will be at your and my disposal for consumption.

These gentlemen have commanded that all actions must proceed according to plan.

Don't get confused and risk losing your bear head when the gentlemen's sword falls!" Glancing at the Black Bear Man beside him, the man with a fair complexion, slender eyebrows, a thin figure like a bamboo pole, dressed as a scholar, snorted lightly.

"Got it, old Black isn't a pig brain, only thinking about eating.

Ah, it's strange, the beings of this world are as numerous as cattle, countless, yet only the Human Race is deliciously sweet, and consuming them can even aid us in cultivation.

They're like walking Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures.

In my opinion, this time, regardless if we can seize the position of Heaven and Earth main character, we must keep a share of the Tianyuan Human Race.

If such a good thing were gone, it would be too much of a pity."

Passing by a butcher wearing an apron, shirtless, with a belly, the Black Bear Man couldn't help but glance over, muttering:

"The fatter the better, old Black likes eating fat."

"This you wouldn't know. While humans are naturally weak, they are the leaders of ten thousand spirits, with abundant spiritual wisdom, and with the position of Heaven and Earth main character, they seem physically ordinary but are truly unique among the myriad races.

Not just us, the blood and flesh of the Human Race can enhance all heavens and myriad races in some measure.

As this apocalypse begins, the Heavenly Dao Consciousness of the Tianyuan Main Realm no longer protects the Human Race, outside the domain, myriad races are likely sharpening their knives, ready to strike.

The gentlemen had us act ahead of schedule, likely with this consideration too." The White-robed Scholar explained slowly.

"Speaking of which, this time the gentlemen suddenly summoned us, ordered us to secretly infiltrate this Central Earth Realm, and even raised troops to cross the sea, could it be we truly intend to battle to the death with the Human Race?

My cave's two hundred thousand little demons have all been recruited, if we were defeated, I would…"

"Shut up, thinking of defeat before the battle, this is a major taboo in the Martial Faction!

The gentlemen naturally have their plans, we are just to execute them, besides, you only had two hundred thousand little demons in your cave, I had as much as four hundred thousand!"

Mentioning the recruited underling little demons, even the White-robed Scholar experienced a twitch at the corner of his mouth.

These Demon Ancestors are usually carefree, accustomed to being local emperors, and the little demons they raise are like their subjects.

In this war, little demons from all cave mansions have been entirely drafted.

In an instant, they have all become lone rangers, even this big black bear couldn't help but feel displeased.

But displeasure is one thing, no one dares defy the gentlemen's orders, and any dissatisfaction has to be swallowed down for now.

"Hehe, hearing you say this, I feel much more at ease now."

Grinning wide, the Black Bear Man disregarded the White-robed Scholar's disdainful look, wrapped his arm around his shoulder, and squeezed through the crowd heading out of the city.

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