Western Desert World.
This was an unremarkable Minor Thousand Worlds among the myriad worlds of the Boundary Sea.
It was the same Rank as Chu Xiao's birthplace, Qingyang World.
However, unlike typical Minor Thousand Worlds,
the environment of Western Desert World was extremely barren.
Spiritual Qi was depleted, and blessed lands were extremely scarce.
Therefore, the entire Western Desert World formed a cruel survival environment.
In such an environment, one could only obtain limited resources for Cultivation and self-improvement by outcompeting others.
It was precisely because of this chaos that Western Desert World had always been a place of warring factions and endless conflict.
However, amidst this chaotic struggle,
one power had always been the undisputed leader.
That was the Ancient Sword Sect.
But recently, a shocking piece of news spread.
That was, the Ancient Sword Sect had been annihilated, the entire Sect wiped out!
Not a single person was left alive in the entire Sect!
Even more chilling was the rumor that the Cultivators of the Ancient Sword Sect didn't even leave behind corpses.
Some people didn't even dare to approach the Ancient Sword Sect.
So they didn't know why the Ancient Sword Sect was destroyed.
And at this moment, within the Ancient Sword Sect.
A young man sat cross-legged in the main hall of the Ancient Sword Sect.
Before him was a massive mass of flesh and blood.
Within that flesh and blood were various dismembered limbs.
It was precisely the bodies of the Ancient Sword Sect's Cultivators!
And this young man had a scar on his face, his deep eyes tinged with blood, conveying an air of indifference.
This person was filled with a demonic nature.
He opened his mouth.
A special fluctuation emerged, refining this massive mass of flesh and blood.
If Jun Xiaoyao or Oriental Aoyue were here, they would certainly recognize it.
This was precisely the fluctuation of the Married Clothes Magic Skill!
As the flesh and blood were refined, the demonic man's Qi also surged again.
He had reached the Perfection of the Supreme Mysterious Venerable Rank.
"This vengeance is settled."
The demonic man sighed slightly.
But then, a voice suddenly sounded from outside the hall.
"Gu Nie, originally the son of the Sect Master of the Gu Clan lineage of the Ancient Sword Sect."
"But the former Sect Master of the Ancient Sword Sect was harmed by treacherous individuals, and even your lineage was hunted down."
"Your mother and sister were humiliated, driven mad, and eventually committed suicide."
"Your later beloved was also forced to death by the Ancient Sword Sect."
"Your former Master also forced himself to self-destruct to protect you."
"You are indeed the legendary Abandoned by Heaven, cursed by the heavens."
Hearing these words, the demonic man named Gu Nie had a hint of coldness in his eyes.
"Who?"
A black-robed man slowly walked in.
"You should know why you were able to take revenge and destroy the Ancient Sword Sect, right?"
The black-robed man smiled faintly.
"Demon Monarch Origin?" Gu Nie said directly.
"That's right, the Demon Monarch Origin will automatically seek out suitable hosts."
"And you, as an Abandoned by Heaven, are like a Cursed Son, cursed by the heavens."
"Nothing goes smoothly for you, and you are even a heavenly star of solitude, making everyone around you miserable."
"The Abandoned by Heaven and the World Child are simply two extreme opposites."
"And perhaps, it is precisely in such extreme circumstances that a monster like you is created."
"This might be why the Demon Monarch Origin found you," the black-robed man said.
"So, you are from the Doomsday Divine Sect," Gu Nie said coldly.
"Heh heh, let me introduce myself, I am Demon Shazi, from the Doomsday Divine Sect, Yuan Emperor lineage."
"My Yuan Emperor lineage is willing to assist you in becoming the new Demonic Lord."
"Oh?"
Gu Nie's eyes flickered.
Being in a cruel place like the Western Desert World, coupled with numerous tragic experiences,
made Gu Nie's personality extremely cautious and suspicious, not easily trusting others.
Seeing the doubt in Gu Nie's eyes, Demon Shazi smiled faintly: "Perhaps you don't yet understand my Doomsday Divine Sect, I can explain it to you first."
Demon Shazi also told Gu Nie some specific details.
"So, the current goal is to find the Demon Empress Reincarnation?" Gu Nie asked.
"That's right, so, are you willing to cooperate?"
"After all, the Demon Empress Reincarnation is most likely to be attracted by the Demon Monarch Origin," Demon Shazi said.
"But relying solely on us, going to the Three Teachings isn't like entering a Dragon's Den?" Gu Nie retorted.
"Haha, don't worry, this Three Teachings Grand Meet will not be that simple."
"Perhaps, my Doomsday Divine Sect can even take this Opportunity to wipe out all the elite Prodigies of the younger generation of the Three Teachings," Demon Shazi smiled.
To gain Gu Nie's trust, he also told Gu Nie some of his plans.
Gu Nie heard this, and his eyes flickered.
Indeed, after settling the vendetta with the Ancient Sword Sect,
he had originally planned to leave the Western Desert World.
But since he had obtained a portion of the Demon Monarch Origin,
he naturally also had the ambition to become the Demonic Lord's successor.
"I agree," Gu Nie said.
"Straightforward," Demon Shazi smiled.
"Heh... Wan'er, you're probably also eyeing the Demon Empress Reincarnation, aren't you?"
"I wonder if you've found other Demon Monarch Origin possessors."
"Even if you have, can they contend with the person I've found?"
"At that time, perhaps they'll still be making a wedding dress for my Yuan Emperor lineage," Demon Shazi thought to himself.
...
As time passed,
the news that the Three Teachings were about to hold a grand meet also began to spread throughout the Boundary Sea.
Many Prodigies were rushing there.
Because this Three Teachings Grand Meet was not only for Cultivators of the Three Teachings to participate.
In fact, it was also a conference for recruiting disciples.
After all, events involving the Fighting Heaven War Emperor and the Demonic Lord had already put the Three Teachings on alert, and they needed to prepare in advance.
So if any Prodigies were willing to join the Three Teachings, after screening, the Three Teachings would also be willing to let them join.
This was a special period of recruitment.
Meanwhile, Jun Xiaoyao had already arrived at Jixia Academy.
As soon as he arrived, Master Yan and Yan Qinghua immediately called him over.
"Little Jun Xiaoyao, I heard your mother, Empress Yue Zhilan, has returned to the Yun Clan Emperor Clan?"
Yan Qinghua stared at Jun Xiaoyao with a half-smile.
"Uh, this..."
Jun Xiaoyao was speechless for a moment.
As a past "debt of sin" left behind by Yun Tianya,
if Yan Qinghua were to meet his mother, Empress Yue Zhilan, who knew what would happen.
"Heh heh, I'm just joking, am I, your Aunt Qinghua, such an unreasonable woman?" Yan Qinghua giggled.
"Aunt Qinghua is naturally understanding," Jun Xiaoyao said with some embarrassment.
"Sweet talk, alright, let's get to the point."
Yan Qinghua then began to explain to Jun Xiaoyao roughly about the Three Teachings Grand Meet.
This Three Teachings Grand Meet was actually going to a special place for the Three Teachings' Prodigies to undergo trials.
Among them, there were significant Opportunities related to the three founders of the Teachings.
There was even a chance to comprehend the Three Teachings Heavenly Gate phenomena.
Hearing this, a light flashed in Jun Xiaoyao's eyes.
It seemed this grand meet would indeed be very exciting.