Chapter 683 - 78: Rescuing an Old Friend

During the ceremony for enshrining the Saintess of the Joyful Union Sect, someone unexpectedly disrupted the event, leaving most of the spectators greatly shocked.

The entire Joyful Union Sect showed a look of anger, their Divine Sense shooting skyward.

"True Monarch’s Primordial Spirit!"

However, in the next moment, their expressions quickly tightened, hastily withdrawing their Divine Sense in fear.

Subsequently, the overwhelming might of the True Monarch’s Primordial Spirit descended upon them.

And it wasn’t just one!

"Two True Monarchs have arrived!"

"How is this possible? How can there be True Monarchs in the Yellow Heaven Domain, and why would two come at once?"

"Could they be True Monarchs from the Central Region fleeing the war?"

...

Under the cover of two Primordial Spirits high in the sky, all cultivators of the Yin-Yang Spring showed fear on their faces.

And the upper echelons of the Joyful Union Sect were even more anxious and uneasy.

Without a True Monarch overseeing, the Joyful Union Sect, despite being protected by a Tier Four Grand Array, still struggled to resist the combined strike of two True Monarchs.

What worried them the most was, if they were indeed True Monarchs from the Central Region avoiding the war, would they occupy their nest?

As for the helmsmen of the other major factions, their hearts were instantly shaken.

Celestial Demon Extermination!

Two True Monarchs arrived at once.

Moreover, according to Evergreen Ascendant, it was clear they had been plotting for today for a long time.

With such planning by two True Monarchs, it was obvious they intended to make a name today, to let the entire domain know.

The purpose was very clear.

If it were only a temporary stay, they could discreetly negotiate with the Joyful Union Sect, and the Sect couldn’t refuse.

But now, it was to replace them.

After today, there would be no more Joyful Union Sect!

They were already certain in their hearts.

Some were even eager to act.

Now it was up to who would be the first follower, gaining merit from following the dragon.

"Younger generation leads the entire Joyful Union Sect to greet the seniors!" Huang Qiyu, with great effort suppressing his inner fear, respectfully saluted the sky.

"Pay respects to the True Monarch." disciples and followers of the Joyful Union Sect knelt down in unison.

"Pay respects to the True Monarch!" The spectators followed suit, kneeling in realization.

"Zheng~" Suddenly, the sound of a sword rang out.

Bang~

Huang Qiyu barely reacted before being thrown into the air by a powerful force.

His Magic Robe erupted with a dazzling light shield, barely blocking the strike, but immediately dimming, and the robe shattered piece by piece.

As he was flung backward, a spray of blood mist gushed out, his physique instantly damaged.

"Why?" His face was filled with confusion and fear.

He couldn’t comprehend why someone as grand as a True Monarch would use such a despicable means to ambush a Core Formation junior.

Moreover, having greeted respectfully, he believed he had not been disrespectful, yet the other party struck a fatal blow.

If not for his master’s given robe, comparable to Upper Three Grades Magical Treasure, he wouldn’t have survived without severe injury.

The sudden change focused everyone’s attention on the figure revealing itself after the strike.

His whole body was shrouded in black gauze, exuding a terrifying aura, evidently yet another True Monarch before them.

High in the sky, Li Ji’an shrugged helplessly, glancing at Ning Sujin.

Having once slain the Saint Child Huang Jun of the Joyful Union Sect in the Celestial Cyan Domain, he understood Huang Qiyu through his Divine Soul memory.

At least, he’d received numerous gifts from the deceased True Monarch, having many life-saving aces.

Therefore, when Ning Sujin wanted to kill him, Li Ji’an bluntly said it was impossible.

Currently, Huang Qiyu’s robe was damaged; if the Invisibility Puppet could strike again, perhaps there was hope, but unfortunately, Ning Sujin’s Primordial Spirit Power couldn’t make the puppet attack continuously with full strength.

"Forget it, let his wretched life go for now, we’ll discuss later." Ning Sujin nodded slightly.

Li Ji’an looked at the situation below, a smile appearing on his face.

Clearly, following the successful strike by the Invisibility Puppet, several major factions were eager to move.

He immediately ceased hesitating and issued orders again.

"The Demon Sect and Evil Sect wreak havoc amongst the people, deeply guilty, everyone must punish them. Afterward, the True Monarch will evaluate the merits and reward. Kill!"

Before the words were out, a sword light had already descended towards the Joyful Union Sect.

It was unexpectedly Zou Qi who acted first.

And amidst the diffusion of poison mist, disciples at the rear of the Joyful Union Sect with insufficient cultivation began collapsing one after another.

Xu Xiaochun had also secretly poisoned them long ago.

With the two leading, the other major factions immediately joined in, some even regretted letting others seize the initiative.

"Xiaoxiang Hall is willing to follow the True Monarch in demon extermination!"

"Canglang Lake Gu Family wishes..."

As several major factions voiced their names aloud, those previously advised by Li Ji’an quickly revealed their preparation methods.

In an instant, before Huang Qiyu had any idea of the two True Monarchs’ intentions in the sky, his subordinate factions boldly dared to attack the Joyful Union Sect disciples.

"Escape!" He didn’t hesitate at all, immediately activating a Shifting Talisman.

After his escape, the disciples of the Joyful Union Sect, initially timid due to bearing the pressure of the two True Monarchs’ Primordial Spirits from above, had no heart to resist and surrendered one after another.

The five Guardian Elders were besieged by Ascendants of several major factions; one with little remaining lifespan self-destructed his Dantian, while the other four had no will to fight and fled in panic.

Within the turnover of an incense stick, there was no one left resistant in the Joyful Union Sect.

"How should the remnants of the Demon Sect be handled? Please indicate, True Monarch."

"We welcome the True Monarch to take charge of the Yin-Yang Spring, we pledge ourselves as loyal servants."

Subsequently, the helmsmen of several major factions led their forces in saluting the sky in welcome.

However, it was only now everyone realized that the pressure of the Primordial Spirit had disappeared without them noticing.

Despite waiting a long time for a True Monarch, none had yet descended.

Li Ji’an dared not reveal himself?

With the Faceless Mask empowering the True Monarch of Ten Thousand Laws Primordial Spirit, he could exhibit the might of the Primordial Spirit, but once he appeared, the Magical Power couldn’t simulate Nascent Soul Magical Power, making it easy to expose the truth.

Ning Sujin was the same, having Primordial Spirit might without Magical Power aura, easily arousing suspicion among these Ascendants.

To prevent any mishap, he never intended to show himself from the start.

Several days later,

From miles away, Gugu emerged from the prairie.

After the Primordial Spirit fully explored its surroundings, Li Ji’an and Ning Sujin descended from the heights above.

"Gua~" Gugu spat out Tong Yaoyao from the mouthful universe.

Once Tong Yaoyao exited the mouthful universe, she vigilantly stared at the Golden Core Great Demon before her.

That day, she was astonished by the sudden change.

Initially believing she’d gained hope for escaping peril, she hadn’t gotten far before being silently swallowed into the mouth by a Great Demon.

Sealed from casting her magic, she felt almost despair.

However, she discovered the Great Demon actually had an inner universe and didn’t intend on digesting her, which puzzled her greatly.

At the moment, seeing the Great Demon’s true form, her doubts grew thicker.

Just as she remained cautious.

"Ping’an greets Auntie." A gentle voice called from the sky above.

Immediately, two figures gracefully descended.

"..." Tong Yaoyao stared wide-eyed at the visitors, her heart full of puzzlement turning into surprise.

"You... look so similar? Are you Li Fan’s son?" Seeing the familiar yet unfamiliar Li Ping’an before her, Tong Yaoyao instantly recalled the scene from two hundred years ago when she met Li Fan.

Li Ji’an stepped forward with a faint smile, saluting, "Junior Li Ping’an, Li Fan is my teacher."