Lin Jingyu was naturally intelligent. The experiences of the past few days—involving the chat group, the God of Hongmeng, and the upheaval at Qingyun—had fortified his heart and mind immensely.

Facing the curious, skeptical, envious, and disdainful gazes of all, he walked to the grand and majestic altar and stood at the lead position for the ceremony. He then commanded, "Bring forth the sacrifices!"

Instantly, Qingyun Disciples swiftly carried the prepared sacrifices onto the altar.

All eyes watched with curiosity.

The offering of the three animals and six livestock was standard for ritual sacrifice, so no one paid them much mind.

But as Qingyun members moved one Cultivation Technique scripture after another onto the altar, their expressions subtly changed. However, since these could be duplicated, it wasn't considered a particularly significant matter.

「Back Mountain of Qingyun.」

「Ancestral Hall.」

Wan Jianyi, who was sweeping, paused, a trace of doubt in his eyes. What is Brother Daoxuan doing, going to retrieve the Jade Dynasty Sword? Could it have something to do with the God of Hongmeng?

Wan Jianyi had also recited the "Meditation Method"; indeed, everyone in Qingyun had. It was said to enhance one's Cultivation Level. So, whether out of curiosity or some other reason, he had given it a try. Thus, he too knew that such a magnificent Divine Spirit truly existed in this world.

Even when Daoxuan took away the Jade Dynasty Sword, Wan Jianyi did not intervene. Unless it was a matter of life and death for Qingyun Gate, he would not take action.

...

「Cloud Sea Square.」

"Eh, where did Daoxuan go?"

Suddenly, Wan Renwang of the Ghost King Sect furrowed his brow; he had realized Immortal Daoxuan was gone.

"Be cautious! Daoxuan has just left, and we don't know where he's gone!" Wan Renwang instructed the other powerhouses.

Poison God approached Wan Renwang, his expression solemn. "I've noticed that not only is Daoxuan missing, but Shui Yue of Small Bamboo Peak hasn't appeared at all!" He continued, his voice heavy, "Could this be one of Daoxuan's tricks? For example, perhaps Cang Song wasn't actually killed and is using this opportunity to hide in the shadows, preparing to ambush us?"

"Very likely!" Wan Renwang's mind sharpened with vigilance. "Cang Song is the Master of Dragon Head Peak. Daoxuan claiming he killed him under the pretext of practicing evil arts simply doesn't add up! I reckon Cang Song isn't dead. This is just a ruse; it's highly probable that he and Shui Yue are lying in wait!"

"This is bad!"

"Everyone, be careful!"

Suddenly, the expressions of Wan Renwang, Poison God, and the others changed drastically. They sensed an extreme killing intent surging through the heavens and the earth.

"It's the Jade Dynasty Sword!"

Wan Renwang's hair stood on end. He instantly moved in front of Biyao and You Ji, his heart constricting with terror. He had never imagined Daoxuan would actually bring out the Jade Dynasty Sword!

The fearsome reputation of the Jade Dynasty Sword was forged from the bones of countless Demon Sect Cultivators. It was invincible, its power unparalleled.

"What does Daoxuan intend to do? With so many Cultivators here, does Qingyun Gate truly want to make an enemy of the entire world?" wondered Three Wonderful Fairy. She, along with Jin Ping'er, was ready to flee at a moment's notice. They knew the power of the Jade Dynasty Sword was immense; once unleashed, it would undoubtedly cause countless casualties.

"Wait, what is Daoxuan doing?"

Suddenly, Wan Renwang and the other Demon Sect powerhouses, who were already preparing to flee, saw Daoxuan carrying the Jade Dynasty Sword towards the altar.

Could it be that Daoxuan intends to use the Jade Dynasty Sword as... A terrible thought surfaced in the minds of Wan Renwang and the others.

The next moment, everyone was stunned.

"Daoxuan actually placed the Jade Dynasty Sword on the altar! Is he really using the Jade Dynasty Sword as a sacrifice?"

Wan Renwang, Poison God, and the others exchanged stunned glances, never having imagined Daoxuan could be so insane.

This was the Jade Dynasty Sword, after all! Qingyun Gate's ultimate treasure, a peerless divine weapon that had deterred both the righteous and demonic paths for over a thousand years!

"HISS! Daoxuan is using the Jade Dynasty Sword as a sacrifice? What in the world is he trying to do?"

Yun Yilan drew a sharp, cold breath, his face a mask of utter confusion.

If he had previously guessed that Daoxuan's ritual to the god was a sham, merely a display of strength, he no longer believed that. Does the God of Hongmeng truly exist? Or is the Jade Dynasty Sword merely being brought out to intimidate everyone, essentially just a formality?

Thinking this, clarity suddenly dawned on Yun Yilan. That must be it! Using the Jade Dynasty Sword as a sacrifice must be a sham; it won't disappear after the ritual to the god anyway. The true intent is to take this opportunity to openly brandish it and intimidate them!

Not only Yun Yilan, but Wan Renwang, Poison God, and other Demon Sect powerhouses also arrived at this same realization.

"Damn it, Daoxuan is too arrogant! First, he flaunts his Taqing State Cultivation Level, and now he's showing off his Jade Dynasty Sword, acting as if he's invincible!"

Jade Sun Child seethed with resentment. If not for the glaring disparity in strength, he would have definitely caused a major scene today to ruin Daoxuan's ritual to the god and disgrace both him and Qingyun Gate. But now, he absolutely didn't dare.

The deterrent power of the Jade Dynasty Sword is too terrifying. A mere glance invokes the feeling of being torn apart by its Sword Qi. It's simply horrifying. Truly worthy of its title as one of the world's foremost peerless divine weapons. The name 'Jade Dynasty Sword' is no empty boast; it truly lives up to its reputation.

Daoxuan inserted the Jade Dynasty Sword into the altar.

"So this is Qingyun Gate's legendary sect-guarding treasure, the Jade Dynasty Sword?"

"Such terrifying Sword Qi! The name 'Jade Dynasty' is truly well-deserved!"

"Immortal Daoxuan is actually using the Jade Dynasty Sword itself for the sacrifice!"

"Utterly terrifying!"

Countless unaffiliated powerhouses, upon seeing the Jade Dynasty Sword, gazed with burning intensity, their eyes filled with curiosity. Many of them didn't overthink things to the extent Yun Yilan, Wan Renwang, and the others did. After all, Qingyun Gate was already a behemoth far too powerful for them to provoke; these minor figures could only look up in awe. They didn't particularly care whether Qingyun Gate was flaunting its strength or not.

Suddenly, a deafening roar that seemed to pierce gold and shatter stone resounded—a sound like the combined roars of dragons and tigers, yet also akin to the bellow of a great buffalo.

ROAR!

A shadow fell over the sky, heralding the approach of an immense creature. It was over fifteen meters tall, with the head of a dragon and the body of a lion. Its entire form was covered in scales, and it possessed enormous eyes and a vast maw. Two sharp tusks gleamed menacingly in the sunlight. Its countenance was so ferocious that a single glance inspired awe and fear.

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