Chapter 158: One Month Later, No More Xuan Yang

Xuanming Holy Land.

A faint black mist swirled above the mountain peaks, a chilling aura that kept people from stepping in.

At the summit stood a grand hall, its surface covered in countless carved patterns, looking extremely ancient and weathered.

At that moment, the hall housed many powerful figures, standing on either side.

A middle-aged man in black robes sat in the chief seat, his eyelids slightly lifted, his right hand tapping the armrest, waiting silently.

"Report!"

"Holy Lord, the fate tablet of the Mysterious Yin Grand Elder has shattered!"

The previously silent hall instantly filled with shock as all the elders' faces turned to astonishment.

Because… the Mysterious Yin Venerable was a Merging Dao Realm powerhouse; though he had falsely reported his death years ago, he was actually still alive.

He too was a mighty figure of his generation.

This time, in the scramble for opportunity, he went straight to Thus line: Qingshi Jun without reporting to the Holy Land, angering some higher-ups, but… they ultimately dared not act against him.

Furthermore, they later sent the Nine Abyss True Person to act, so they could also get a share when the time came.

Who would have thought that, despite two Merging Dao cultivators joining forces, one of them would still fall!

At that moment, a pale-faced young man from the second row on the left stepped forward, cupped his hands in all directions, and spoke.

"Thus line: Qingshi Jun lies within Canglan Yu, its forces tangled and complex, with sects we support as well as sects backed by ancient lineages such as the Silver Moon Divine Sect."

"Inside lies a sect called the Mysterious Yang Sect, our Holy Land's greatest enemy; ten thousand years ago, two Merging Dao elders guarded it, they went to war with us and were defeated, but… since then, no Merging Dao cultivator has ever arisen in Canglan Yu."

"There is no news at all."

"Why would the Grand Elder fall? There must be something fishy about this."

The Holy Lord remained calm, speaking lightly: "Is the Yang Heavenly Venerable of the Mysterious Yang Sect still alive?"

The young man replied: "Reporting to the Sect Leader, his lifespan is nearly at its end; he is merely a Venerable, and both are depleted of qi and blood— the Mysterious Yin Grand Elder could not possibly lose to him."

The Holy Lord's lips curled slightly, a cold smile appearing: "Nothing is impossible; ten thousand years ago in the East Profound Master Region, I crossed blades with him several times and lost each time."

"Three thousand years ago, both being late-stage Venerables, we fought again and I lost after a hundred moves."

"He still has reserves; according to my guess, he has remained a perfected Venerable for thousands of years, surely having crossed that half‑step, using some divine abilities to defeat the Mysterious Yin Grand Elder— that is perfectly normal."

Although he was our enemy, that old fellow's strength is indeed formidable.

Slaying a qi‑and‑blood‑depleted Merging Dao cultivator is absolutely possible.

Yet he feels no panic, for the Mysterious Yang Sect is cursed by the Witch Clan; as time passes, he will inevitably fall.

The reason we have not acted these years is simply to avoid losing the combat power of the Merging Dao Realm.

Who would have thought that, despite the opportunity arising in Canglan Yu, we would still lose one?

"But that still doesn't matter."

Wait for his downfall.

The Mysterious Yang Sect is firmly in our grasp.

It remains a plaything in our palm.

The Xuanming Holy Lord's lips curled slightly, even if you are an insurmountable peak of our era.

But… we are ultimately not on the same level.

Walking the martial world, one relies on background.

The many elders were shocked, never expecting such a twist.

Their hearts surged with tumultuous waves—a Venerable overcoming a Merging Dao cultivator is utterly shocking.

"Buzz!"

Just then, a figure shrouded in black mist entered the hall, steps unsteady, clearly wounded.

"Nine Abyss Master Uncle… you're wounded too?" the Xuanming Holy Lord frowned, puzzled.

Although the Yang Heavenly Venerable is strong, to overcome one is already a heaven‑defying feat.

How could he possibly lose to two?

The Nine Abyss True Person waved a hand, cold intent flickering in his eyes.

"Reporting to the Holy Lord, this divine beast aura comes from the legacy of an ancient phoenix, and… it has been obtained by the Mysterious Yang Sect!"

"Moreover, the patriarch of the Mysterious Yang Sect possesses Merging Dao Realm combat power; he must be eradicated swiftly, for if he steps into the Merging Dao Realm, our Holy Land will face a great foe!"

"Furthermore, we need to join forces with two ancient great sects; relying on us alone would likely suffer heavy losses!"

He was deeply worried.

The Sword Sect's earlier move made him uneasy.

If we were to station powerful cultivators in the Mysterious Yang Sect, it would be even worse.

Moreover, the Silver Moon Divine Sect also intends to win over the Mysterious Yang Sect.

The current situation is very dangerous.

The Mysterious Yang Sect has already gathered a force.

It is extremely formidable.

It could even shake the Xuanming Holy Land.

The Mysterious Yang Holy Lord's face remained calm as he spoke lightly.

"Nine Abyss Master Uncle, you worry too much; with the Witch Clan's curse, the Mysterious Yang Sect cannot stir up any great waves."

"However… since they have obtained the Phoenix Opportunity, our Holy Land alone sending troops is enough— we just need to seize the opportunity!"

"Furthermore, awaken a Dao Stage Grand Elder; together with the Master Uncle and me, three Merging Dao cultivators acting will be enough!"

In the depths of the many elders' eyes flickered a hint of contempt.

Is this Nine Abyss Grand Elder just a senile old fool?

Suppressing a major domain power still requires finding an ancient great teaching as an ally?

Give the opportunity to others?

Too stupid.

But, I dare not say these words; I can only think them in my heart.

The Nine Darkness True Person's eyelids twitched slightly, a chill rising: 'Holy Master's junior disciple, if you wish to court death, I won't drag you along; if we lack the ancient great teaching as an ally, I will not support sending troops!'

The Profound Yang Sect's layout over many years—do you think it's false?

Do you really think they lack background?

This time, the Spirit Martial True Person personally arrives at Thus line: Qingshi Jun, and the previous generation's goddess of the Silver Moon Divine Sect also appears; they... are not vying for the opportunity, but are protecting the Profound Yang Sect!

Your guess is correct, the Yang Heaven Honored One indeed possesses the strength to defy and merge the Dao, but... behind them lurks a Dao-stage medicinal spirit, whose combat power is extraordinary!

Shall we three go courting death?

Hah.

He was furious beyond measure; the opportunity he had finally grasped slipped away, and he had also wasted years of essence-blood.

He needs time to recover.

If he fails to obtain the Phoenix Nirvana opportunity again, it's likely impossible to reverse-live a second life.

So, he directly spilled all the news.

This... how could it be possible!

The Sword Sect is part of the Eastern Profound Principal Domain; the Silver Moon Divine Sect also had minor friction with the Profound Yang Sect initially—how could they possibly protect them?

Moreover... Dao-stage medicinal spirits, even my Profound Void Holy Land only has two or three; how could the Profound Yang Sect possess them, and why has there been no news all these years?

Countless elders, and even the Holy Master, were all shocked.

But in an instant they also realized why the Nine Darkness True Person was so urgent.

The Profound Void Holy Master's face gradually darkened; could it be... that old fellow Yang Heaven Honored One could still revive the Profound Yang Sect?

He didn't believe it!

Immediately, he lightly exhaled a mouthful of turbid qi, speaking calmly: 'Going to the Profound Yang Sect is indeed unwise; my suggestion is to lure them to the Western Sea Principal Domain, first eliminating the top combat power and the younger generation's heavenly talents.'

Carry out a trap-and-kill, seize the opportunity!

Even if the Sword Sect comes to reinforce, it will still take time!

A mere Profound Yang Sect; as long as no Dao-merging powerhouse appears, crushing him is easy.

Uncle, you're old; the Profound Yang Sect still bears the Wu tribe's curse; that old fellow Yang Heaven cannot break through merging the Dao, let alone be invincible among peers.

Leave this matter to this Holy Master to handle.

In one month, this world will have no Profound Yang Sect.