The aura of death permeated.

The demon army, which had retreated with the help of all the Demon Saints, looked at the monumental mound made of demon beast heads, shivered with fear.

Blood flowed from the top of the mound to the bottom, staining the earth, making everyone who witnessed this, both humans and demons, instinctively recoil in apprehension.

No one expected the demon army, which had previously vanished in Lu Jin'an Dao Domain, to have their heads silently severed and piled into this mound by Lu Jin'an!

Within the demon beast army, many demon beasts were in a state of panic, emitting fearful low moans, trembling uncontrollably.

Just as humans have felt since their inception, even cultivators experience an involuntary tension in their hearts when encountering the deceased.

For this is a fear and discomfort ingrained deeply into their bones during the process of reproduction.

And at this moment, more than a hundred bloody, glaring mounds made the demon navy feel an unprecedented discomfort.

Fear spreads in the hearts, not just toward the mounds but toward Lu Jin'an as well.

"Lu! Jin! An!"

A roar that resounded through the sky altered the colors of heaven and earth, Zhu Tianqi's body was surrounded by profound Dragon Qi, his eyes like storm clouds.

Anyone could feel his overwhelming rage.

The fierce wind howled, Lu Jin'an smiled while watching Zhu Tianqi, as numerous cracks appeared in the Dao Domain around him.

Finally, with a "bang," it shattered, but then began to reassemble.

Spiritual Power and Vigorous Force flickered like a candle in the wind, elusive yet never extinguished.

'Ultimately, he is the strongest of the Demon Clan, the second in the world.'

Lu Jin'an silently thought, a mere roar contained terrifying power...

But now, he was enough to stand in front of this Demon Saint.

"Senior Candle, are you satisfied with this grand gift?" Lu Jin'an maintained his smile, "After all, a courtesy demands a return, you should be pleased."

Gathering his Dragon Qi, Zhu Tianqi replied, "Lu Jin'an, there's a long future ahead."

As the words fell, Candle Dragon soared.

"Your Majesty Demon Lord, have a safe journey!"

As he watched Demon Lord Zhu Tianqi departing, Lu Jin'an's smile faded.

The Central Region now completely belonged to the Human Clan.

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Demon Clan, Royal Court.

A figure in a yellow robe, lightly powdered, neither male nor female, walked into the hall.

Zhu Tianqi turned to look at the Nine-tailed Green Fox, slightly frowning, "Wipe off that lipstick smell on you!"

"As Your Majesty the Demon Lord commands."'

Yu Clan Leader Yu Yunzhou gracefully performed a grand courtesy, "Your Majesty the Demon Lord need not worry, everything is under control… The more arrogant that Lu kid gets, the more he won't escape the web meticulously woven by this little demon~"

Listening to his voice, Zhu Tianqi couldn't help but clench his fists, Yu Yunzhou definitely just climbed out of bed not too long ago, his voice still retaining the habitual demon energy…

He took a deep breath, pensively asked, "Back then, did Hua Ruojin truly control you?"

Yu Yunzhou looked up at Zhu Tianqi, "The little demon harmonized with Ruojin, what control…"'

"Think carefully before answering!"

Zhu Tianqi interrupted his words, "Don't push me to smack you!"

Yu Yunzhou's expression straightened, "That pupil skill… originated from Outer Heaven!"

"How confident are you?" 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

"Your Majesty can just await good news." Yu Yunzhou's eyelids slightly lowered, "You should also devour that Zhiyu fish."'

Zhu Tianqi waved his hand, Yu Yunzhou bowed and exited.

"Fu Yuan, accompany me to meet Cang Qing."

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That night.

The campfires at Two Realms Pass were bright, with singing and dancing.

The carcasses of tens of thousands of demon beasts were the best accompaniments for drinks, according to the cultivators.

On the city head of Two Realms Pass City, Lu Jin'an sat beside Zheng Dongliu, "Indeed, I wanted to build more mounds, but the Spiritual Power was truly limited, this is just about the limit."

Zheng Dongliu looked at the towering mound and felt great comfort in his old age, "No need to be modest, you've done very well."

After a pause, he changed his tone, "Zhu Tianqi's retreat was inexplicable, not his character, be cautious."

"Rest assured, Sect Master." Lu Jin'an chuckled softly, "There won't be a problem."

"Good!" Zheng Dongliu heavily patted Lu Jin'an's shoulder, hesitated, but eventually patted his shoulder a few more times.

Then he turned to Shangguan Qizheng, "Help me pick an auspicious day, let Jin'an inherit the position of Sect Master… and bring me a flask of wine."

Shangguan Qizheng handed over a flask of wine with a smile, "Alright, I'll choose a good day… But Jin'an, you won't be like a hands-off manager, will you?"

Lu Jin'an replied, "Whatever the position, it comes with its own responsibilities."

"Haha, that'll do."'

Lu Jin'an looked at the two elders in good spirits, clinking cups energetically, smiled and quietly left.

Just after stepping out a short distance, Pei Wanyu hugged his arm with a smile on her face: "My good disciple has certainly stolen the spotlight today~"

"Does this bring you great comfort?"

"Hmm... pfft!" Pei Wanyu glared at him: "Where am I old? You rebellious disciple, are you looking for a fight again?"

Lu Jin'an chuckled as he held her hand: "How would the disciple dare?"

"I don't think you would dare~" Pei Wanyu snorted softly, then changed the topic: "So, what was Huang Ningshang secretly whispering to you about? Your expression seemed off."

Upon hearing this, the smile on Lu Jin'an's face slightly faded, as Huang Ningshang's words resurfaced in his mind.

Of course, he was not burdened by it.

Even though there was a connection with the Sword Spirit, the Sword Spirit is its own, and he is himself, in a way, not of the same clan.

But... why did Huang Ningshang choose him initially?

Lu Jin'an mused: "Crazy woman's crazy words, nothing worth considering."

"Really?"

"Indeed."

Lu Jin'an's gaze was calm as he looked at his master, thinking things are good as they are now, without any issues.

After observing him for a while, Pei Wanyu withdrew her gaze: "Alright... how long do you plan to stay at Two Realms Pass?"

"Until it's completely stabilized."

"Then I will head back first." Pei Wanyu said softly: "Zhiyu still needs my attention."

"Let me escort you, Master."

"Hmm?"

Lu Jin'an raised his hand to draw in the void: "An Immortal travels ten thousand miles in a thought, and the distance my disciple covers is even greater."

"Impressive~"

Pei Wanyu kissed him on the cheek, leaving a bright lipstick mark: "Then I'll be heading back first~"

Lu Jin'an nodded and watched his master walk into the void tunnel, then raised his hand to wipe off the lipstick on his face, stepping out of the Two Realms Pass again.

He hasn't killed enough yet.

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Wandao Sect, Taichu Peak.

The Tribulation Lightning belonging to Zhiyu remained in the sky, while a shadow swiftly moved upwards along the mountain steps, its aura concealed but speed remarkable.

Upon reaching the mountain top, she took out a jade stone, about to place it on Taichu Peak's Barrier when a sudden voice halted her action.

"A Possessor from the Upper Realm? But the internal Possessors of Wandao Sect should have been cleared out."

Qiu Qingtang's steps were light, and with each step on the layered steps, under the night sky, pairs of fox eyes lit up around, accompanied by a low growl from their throats, enough to give chills.

She halted: "Or perhaps they are puppets of the Upper Realm, also, hunting down you all is indeed difficult...

Not speaking? Then you must have snuck down from the Upper Realm while many strong ones were at Two Realms Pass?"

The black-cloaked figure, facing away from Qiu Qingtang, fixated on the jade stone in her hand, a treasure from the Black Phoenix Clan meant to break such barriers... yet it was supposed to be foolproof.

She quickly turned her head to look at Qiu Qingtang.

Under the moonlight, Qiu Qingtang's pink eyes were exceptionally bright: "Oh, and it's a woman~"

Qiu Qingtang chuckled lightly: "Zhiyu... I can't let you take her away~"

As soon as the words fell, she gently hooked her finger, and the surrounding Fox Emperors swarmed in and quickly tore the intruder apart.

Qiu Qingtang stepped forward to the barely breathing woman, crouched down to pick up the jade stone in her hand, then paused slightly, before retrieving a dagger from her sleeve, casually cutting several marks on her face: "Speak, who instructed you?"

Just as her words fell, darkness enveloped her.

Qiu Qingtang turned to look: "Master Pei, you're back~"

Pei Wanyu nodded lightly, her gaze falling on the half-dead woman on the ground: "Leave the rest to me."

The Time Path is perfect for Soul Search.

Qiu Qingtang obediently retreated to the side, handing over the jade stone in her hand.

Pei Wanyu reached out to take it: "You should return to Yun Meng Cliff... now is not the time to wander about."

Qiu Qingtang blinked her eyes: "But Young Master Lu has already withdrawn the surveillance on Yun Meng Cliff."

"Oh?"

Pei Wanyu raised her brows, this matter... her good disciple hadn't mentioned, nor did it align with his usual nature.

She tilted her head, glanced at Qiu Qingtang, pondered for a few seconds, then slowly said: "The Central Region now belongs to the Human Clan, shouldn't you prepare something?"

Qiu Qingtang's eyes brightened: "Indeed."

After such a grand victory, how could one resist celebrating with song and dance?

But the Fox Demons of Qingqiu are not meant to perform in public, so...

Time to purchase.

"Master Pei, Qingtang will take her leave first."

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