The instant Han Xuanji proved the Dao and reached Limitless Primordial Realm.
Inside the Myriad Phenomena Garden of the Lingxu Heavenly Palace, auspicious signs manifested profusely.
Jiang Hao, Nangong Wenjian, Lin Potian, Han You, Li Taiqing, Lu Fan, and the others all simultaneously entered a deep state of comprehending the Dao.
Even Xiaobai, who had the weakest cultivation, found the Taiyi Golden Immortal Bottleneck quietly dissolving under the immersion of such supreme dao-rhythm, leaving only a thin membrane that could be broken at any time before the Grand Unity Realm.
Because all these people had listened to Han Xuanji preach the Dao, it could now be said that when one person attains the Dao, even their chickens and dogs ascend to heaven. Among them, Su Ming, being a Chaos Demon God, felt the effects most distinctly.
"What is going on?"
He could feel that Cultivating the Xuantian Chaos Primordial Scripture was becoming increasingly easy. Even in an unnamed place within the Chaos.
Lin Feng, who was currently honing himself in a dangerous area seeking a Breakthrough opportunity, suddenly paused. He had not Cultivated the Xuantian Chaos Primordial Scripture, but he had listened to Han Xuanji preach the Dao, which included the Xuantian Great Dao, and he had comprehended this Dao as well.
"Is it Master?"
Lin Feng's heart stirred. He thought Han Xuanji had secretly given him assistance, and he was deeply moved.
Decades later.
The people who had entered the Epiphany state awoke, each having achieved a Breakthrough of one to two minor Realms. Do not underestimate this minor Breakthrough; for these Grand Unity Golden Immortals, a single minor Breakthrough saved them hundreds of years of arduous Cultivation.
"This is definitely Master's contribution..."
The others were not foolish; even if they didn't know about Han Xuanji's Breakthrough, they could sense something from the situation.
"With Master here, Cultivating has indeed become much simpler."
Jiang Hao couldn't help but say.
"That's right... Master's kindness truly can never be fully repaid."
Li Taiqing sighed.
However, the joy of their Breakthrough quickly vanished, replaced by a look of worry. Although they were carefree in the Myriad Phenomena Garden, the Immortal Realm was now on the verge of great turmoil... On this day.
At the border of the Lingxu Immortal Domain.
A vast, sky-obscuring cloud of foul Devilish Qi emerged, and beneath the Devilish Cloud was a massive Demon Race army resembling a black tide.
"Roar!"
Hundreds of millions of the Demon Race roared in unison, their sound waves tearing apart the Void Realm. No longer were these small probing attacks; the Demon Master's cold and ruthless order for attack, issued from above the Myriad Demon Hall, was directly transmitted into the Soul of every high-ranking Demon Race member.
Instantly, the Devilish Cloud churned, and Evil Qi shot toward the sky!
Within the boundless Demon Race military formation, several terrifying auras—distinct yet all exuding monstrous Demonic Might and the unique Law fluctuations of a Grand Unity Golden Immortal—rose from the rear of the army!
Nine Great Demon Race Grand Unity Experts appeared simultaneously!
What this represented was self-evident.
In just an instant, several Major Cities on the front line resisting the Demon Race fell... Inside the Lingxu Heavenly Palace, the atmosphere was heavy.
In a Great Hall, several Chief Seats had faces as dark as water, their brows etched with unresolvable worry.
At this moment, an elder whose aura had reached the Seventh Revolution Grand Unity spoke:
"This Demon Race offensive is no small matter."
"Ancestor Shenhui... what do you mean?"
Immortal Venerable Yuheng spoke, a hint of worry in his eyes.
"This is the General Trend of the era. Our Lingxu Heavenly Palace is merely under this great trend..."
Ancestor Shenhui felt this powerless for the first time.
Being in the Grand Unity Realm, he naturally saw further than the others.
The Chief Seats only knew that a Great Calamity was approaching and that the Heavenly Secrets were unpredictable. But they probably couldn't imagine that the Demon Race was serious this time.
The true Immeasurable Great Calamity had begun. By then, the Immortal Realm might even be renamed the Demon Realm... "Is there really no turning point?"
Someone asked unwillingly.
Ancestor Shenhui shook his head and explained:
"You don't understand... As early as countless years ago, when the Lingxu Heavenly Palace was first established, the ending was already written."
"It's just that I didn't expect this day to arrive so quickly."
Speaking of this, a flash of remembrance crossed Ancestor Shenhui's eyes.
As soon as these words were spoken, the Great Hall became even more desolate.
In Ancient Times, during the War between Immortals and Demons, the Demon Race dared to contend with the Myriad Races. Their strength was unimaginable. Even the lofty Heavenly Court vanished under the Demon Race's assault, let alone their Lingxu Heavenly Palace?
The Great Hall fell into despairing silence. With no way to seek aid, and only the option of holding fast until death, was the Legacy of the Lingxu Heavenly Palace, passed down through the ages, truly going to perish in this calamity?
"Are we just going to sit here and wait for death?"
Immortal Venerable Yu Xuan asked unwillingly.
"Are other Powers just going to stand by and watch our Lingxu Immortal Domain be destroyed?"
If they offered no resistance, the countless Living Beings in the Lingxu Immortal Domain would likely not escape the Demon's Clutches and would instantly turn into a Purgatory. If we can block them for a moment, we must.
"But right now, who is willing to wade into this muddy water?"
Immortal Venerable Yuheng gave a bitter smile, "With the Demon Tribulation upon us, the selfishness of human hearts is worse than the demons themselves!"
"In the current Immortal Realm, who can stand up and contend against that Great Heavenly Demon?"
Mentioning the Great Heavenly Demon left everyone speechless. Even Ancestor Shenhui and the other Grand Unity Old Ancestors felt utterly powerless. This was an existence whose fierce reputation shook the heavens back in Ancient Times. To this opponent, their entire Lingxu Heavenly Palace combined was insignificant.
Just then, a clear yet resolute voice came from outside the Great Hall:
"I am willing to go seek aid."
Everyone looked towards the sound, only to see Su Ming striding into the Great Hall, followed by Jiang Hao and Nangong Wenjian, whose auras were becoming increasingly refined and profound.
Su Ming bowed to Ancestor Shenhui and the Chief Seats, and said solemnly:
"This Disciple is willing to go to the Myriad Manifestations Divine Dynasty to ask the Human Emperor Lu Fan for support."
"Lu Fan?"
Ancestor Shenhui's eyes shifted slightly, and he suddenly recalled the significance of this name:
"This Old Ancestor remembers that he was a Disciple of our Lingxu Heavenly Palace..."
Immortal Venerable Yuheng frowned slightly, and after a moment of thought, said:
"Although he is the Human Emperor and commands Humanitys Fortune, his nation was established recently and its Foundation is shallow... If that Powerful Expert standing behind him is willing to act, perhaps there is still a glimmer of hope."
"Exactly!"
Su Ming said decisively, "Lu Fan values loyalty and righteousness. He is a Life-and-Death Friend to this Disciple and my two Junior Brothers, Jiang Hao and Nangong."
"He also received favor from the Sect in his early years. Now that the Sect is in peril, he will certainly not stand by and watch!"
The Chief Seats looked at each other, and a spark of hope reignited in their eyes.
Ancestor Shenhui pondered for a moment, then finally nodded slowly:
"Since that is the case... we shall try this. Su Ming, you are responsible for contacting them for aid."
"Effective immediately, the Sect enters the highest State of Defense."
"Yuheng, you try sending Warnings and requests for aid Messages to other Powers. Although it may not be useful, we must... do our utmost."
He looked outside the Great Hall, seemingly seeing the faint Devilish Qi spreading from the border through the infinite distance, and a look of determination flashed across his aged face:
"This battle concerns the survival of our Dao Lineage."
"We have no retreat."
"Even if the Sky Collapses and Earth Shatters, the people of the Lingxu Heavenly Palace must die standing."
It wasn't that Ancestor Shenhui was particularly noble. From the beginning, the Lingxu Heavenly Palace was merely a Power jointly supported by various forces, whose purpose was simply to stabilize the Demon Race during normal times.
These various forces would not allow everyone in the Lingxu Heavenly Palace to escape.
They could all die in battle, they could preserve some Seeds... but it was impossible for them to flee without resistance.