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In the array of the Immortal Cloud Sect, there were no such low-grade fellows as Cuan丑. The leaders were merely a few Ancient Demons at the Separation and Union stage.

"Hey?"

Lin Xuan's eyes flashed with a hint of amusement. Could it be that his intelligence had failed him? Wasn't it said that the Immortal Cloud Sect, as an intermediate force in Heavenly Crane Province, had two Senior Elders at the Profound Origin stage?

However, Lin Xuan didn’t dwell on this too much. In the world of cultivation, anything could happen. Perhaps those two Senior Elders from the sect had met with some misfortune, allowing other forces to take advantage.

Lin Xuan was unaware that his guess turned out to be correct.

At this moment, it was the Demonic Spirit Sect's members who were besieging the main hall of the Immortal Cloud Sect.

The cultivators within the Demonic Spirit Sect weren’t Spirit Cultivators; they were true Ancient Demons practicing demonic techniques.

After all, this was the Realm of Duration. Even in Heavenly Crane Province, most were still正宗 Ancient Demons.

The Demonic Spirit Sect and the Immortal Cloud Sect had a long-standing grudge, with their enmity stretching back for tens of thousands of years. In terms of strength, the two factions were evenly matched, but the Immortal Cloud Sect had two Senior Elders at the Profound Origin stage, while they only had one. Therefore, no one from their sect could block the Old Master Spirit of a Hundred Spirits.

"Senior Brother, what should we do? Could it be that after all these years, our sect is about to perish here?" A frantic voice echoed in his ears. The speaker was an Ancient Demon wearing black court attire. Perhaps imitating human cultivation techniques, the Ancient Demons from the Immortal Cloud Sect were almost indistinguishable from human cultivators.

In contrast, the other faction's Ancient Demons mostly had grotesque appearances, ugly and terrifying to behold.

"Escaping is our only option. The protective array has been breached, and both Senior Elders have fallen. There’s no one left who can stop Old Master Spirit of a Hundred Spirits. We should all scatter and run for it," said the middle-aged man with a square face and large ears. His demeanor was calm, but his words were dispiriting.

"Running away, Senior Brother? Are you going to betray our ancestors?" A short, fat Ancient Demon nearby roared in anger.

"At this moment, we can’t afford to think about it. Escaping is better than being caught like a dumpling and torn apart," the middle-aged man’s face showed a look of profound sorrow. If there was any hope, he wouldn’t have made such a choice. But they couldn’t match an existence at the Profound Origin stage.

Rather than all perishing here, it would be better to save their useful lives.

However, that fat Ancient Demon was always headstrong: "You go and run if you want. I’ll fight Old Master Spirit of a Hundred Spirits."

Before he could finish speaking, his hands formed seals, and his entire body swelled like a balloon. A ghostly face appeared on his belly, spewing out demonic flames. His roar was not weak.

"Senior Brother, come back quickly," "Brother, don’t do this."

The middle-aged man and the woman in court attire hurried to stop him, but he ignored them.

"Haha, you’re a brave one. I’ll send you straight to hell," came a sinister laugh. The Old Master Spirit of a Hundred Spirits looked somewhat like a bat. His right hand flickered slightly, transforming into an enormous scythe. Then it fell downward with a loud noise.

A black light blade emerged from the air, surrounded by electric arcs. With a resounding boom, the fat Ancient Demon was shocked and panicked as he frantically waved his weapons—swords, shields, and axes—all of which were instantly cut in half upon contact with the light blade.

The difference between Profound Origin and Separation and Union stages was not trivial.

Just when it seemed like he would be split in two, he suddenly vanished at a distance of several feet. Simultaneously, Old Master Spirit of a Hundred Spirits’ shocked and angry voice echoed.

What happened?

Several Ancient Demons from the Immortal Cloud Sect exchanged glances, even that rescued fat Ancient Demon was bewildered, not knowing what had transpired.

"Rat, hiding to attack secretly. Come out if you have the courage," Old Master Spirit of a Hundred Spirits looked around with suspicion on his face.

On the surface, he appeared formidable, but his flickering eyes revealed his inner fear and unease.

His previous attack was deflected, yet now that he had fully extended his divine sense, he still couldn’t find out who launched it. This guy was clearly more skilled than him.

"Orlan, a mere Profound Origin初级 fellow, dares to boast here. Are you really qualified to fight me, Lin?"

A cold laugh echoed as Old Master Spirit of a Hundred Spirits became enraged and turned his head in the direction of the voice. A few feet away, green light flashed, and a plain-looking youth appeared—Lin Xuan.

The Old Master Spirit’s expression of shock and anger vanished, replaced by fear: "Sir, are you a Senior at the Profound Origin stage?"

Lin Xuan smiled without speaking. His immense spiritual power surged through his meridians unimpeded, casting an oppressive spiritual pressure from above. Gradually, the battle ceased as both sides of Ancient Demons stared at this unexpected guest with complex expressions.

Many were still trembling in fear; Lin Xuan’s spiritual pressure was too terrifying for some to bear.

"Why are you not a cultivator from the Immortal Cloud Sect? Why are you getting involved in this mess?"

Old Master Spirit of a Hundred Spirits’ cold voice echoed. He hadn’t expected such an unexpected turn of events at the critical moment.

"Indeed, I am not a cultivator from the Immortal Cloud Sect. But I have some connection with Senior Daoist Hanging Lantern," Lin Xuan’s indifferent voice rang out. Of course, this was all made up.

"You are that old monster's friend?"

Old Master Spirit of a Hundred Spirits’ expression turned extremely ugly.

The cultivators from the Immortal Cloud Sect were both shocked and delighted. The leading Ancient Demons had already gathered together.

Senior Daoist Hanging Lantern was one of their two Senior Elders, who had recently gone on a treasure hunt and met with an unexpected demise. Without any experts to guard the sect, this disaster befell them. They didn’t expect that at such a critical moment, Hanging Lantern’s friend would come to help.

"Senior Brother, is this really Senior Disciple Hanging Lantern's friend?" The woman in court attire asked excitedly.

"I don’t know for sure, but from the situation, it should be true," the middle-aged Ancient Demon murmured.

"Why?"

"Third Sister, what else could he pretend to be? He’s a Senior at the Profound Origin stage. Pretending to be his friend serves no purpose. Besides, in our current state, there’s nothing worth him scheming for," said the fat Ancient Demon. Lin Xuan had saved his life, so this demon was easily convinced.

The woman nodded, her expression agitated. If this Senior could help, their sect might escape danger and overcome this crisis.

"Senior Hanging Lantern is dead. What use do you have with a few connections to him? If you’re willing to remain neutral, our sect will compensate you," Old Master Spirit of a Hundred Spirits said, his eyes rolling. With this intervention, he understood that the situation would be very unfavorable for him.

The Ancient Demons from the Immortal Cloud Sect all showed signs of worry on their faces. Cultivator Ancient Demons were selfish; with the Senior already dead, could they still value past connections?

Under normal circumstances, certainly not.

However, Lin Xuan was different. He didn’t recognize any Hanging Lantern Ancient Demon and did this only to find a suitable place for cultivation. Therefore, he wasn’t swayed!

Lin Xuan said nothing more, unwilling to waste words. With a wave of his sleeves, he attacked directly.

Four-color glass and Illusory Heavenly Fire flew from Lin Xuan’s sleeves.

Lin Xuan had no intention of prolonged combat; the moment he acted, it was with his hidden techniques.

Illusory Heavenly Fire burst out from his sleeves, rapidly inflating to the size of a carriage wheel. It rolled over as it rushed towards him.

"Devil flames?"

Old Master Spirit of a Hundred Spirits’ pupils constricted but didn’t fully understand the danger: "Interesting. Let me show you my Hundred Spirit Devil Fire."

He extended his right hand and a ball of flame ignited in his palm, quickly enveloping his entire hand. Then he reached out to intercept Lin Xuan’s Illusory Heavenly Fire.

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