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Opponent's actions left Lin Xuan visibly taken aback.

He didn't know the terrifying aspect of Illusory Spirit Heavenly Flame, but he hadn’t hidden his cultivation stage either. Knowing that he was a formidable existence at late Profound Abyss Stage, yet still daring to face the Illusory Spirit Heavenly Flame bare-handed, it could be said that this was sheer overconfidence.

He did such because he had some confidence and assurance in his own divine techniques.

Illusory White Finch Demon Fire?

Interesting!

Let me give it a try.

Lin Xuan raised his right hand. His spiritual energy surged like a river breaking its banks, pouring into the Illusory Spirit Heavenly Flame continuously.

A pungent sound entered his ears as the Illusory Spirit Heavenly Flame spun around. Suddenly, a clear and loud chirping could be heard, and it actually transformed into dozens of spirit birds covered in flames.

With a flap of their wings, they fiercely attacked from ahead.

The Illusory White Finch Demon Sovereign's pupils constricted slightly. His hands moved like butterflies as he conjured the Illusory White Finch Demon Fire into a beehive.

Snakes with venomous fangs emerged from within, their numbers more than doubling that of the spirit birds.

Various spiritual lights interwove, and both sides clashed fiercely.

However, the moment they touched, the demon energy clearly wasn't enough to withstand it, as if encountering its nemesis, quickly dissipating. The few demonic treasures even failed to fully exert their power before being sliced in half by the sword light, falling from the sky and turning into ordinary iron.

"Please don't kill me!"

The Illusory White Finch Demon Sovereign's face was filled with fear. He had no time left to cast any spells to escape, but his plea for mercy fell on deaf ears as Lin Xuan ignored him entirely.

This time, he couldn’t use the Substitute Body to Pass Tribulation technique again. Soon, he was dismembered by chaotic sword strikes.

The entire process was swift, lasting only a few breaths. Lin Xuan could say that with just a flick of his wrist, he had killed a Profound Abyss ancient demon.

"Keh..."

The expression on the Illusory Spirit Sect cultivators' faces was one of fear. Originally, they were in complete control, but they never expected such a turn of events.

Was this a nightmare? The Supreme Elder was solved in just one exchange.

Ancient demons might be combative, but their psychological resilience had its limits.

At that moment, the Illusory Spirit Sect cultivators lost all desire to fight.

On the contrary, with a miraculous escape, the Immortal Spirit Sect disciples' morale soared. This shift in momentum instantly reversed the situation.

The retreat was like a mountain collapsing!

This phrase aptly described their situation as the Illusory Spirit Sect's cultivators, leaderless after the Supreme Elder’s demise, quickly dispersed like fallen trees.

The Immortal Cloud Sect's danger was lifted.

The disciples of this sect were naturally overjoyed.

Tracing back to its roots, it was all due to Lin Xuan changing their fate.

Thus, when the battle ended, apart from a few remaining disciples cleaning up the battlefield, the rest gathered before Lin Xuan.

They fell to their knees in a dense crowd: "Thank you for your great kindness, we will never forget your aid. If there are any instructions, our sect's disciples will surely do anything..."

The one speaking was that middle-aged demon with a square face and large ears, standing beside the fat ancient demon and the woman in court attire. These three demons were all at late Separation Stage, already the highest combat strength of the Immortal Cloud Sect.

"Friend Daoist, your past benefactor, Fellow Daoist Suspended Lamp, once had an obligation to me. I am merely repaying that small debt." Lin Xuan continued his fabricated words. "Alright, with this matter settled, I will take my leave."

"Senior, please wait a moment. This late disciple has one more request, and I wonder if it is appropriate to say," the middle-aged demon hurriedly stopped him, his expression filled with respect.

"A request, that's interesting. No problem, you can tell me." Lin Xuan paused, his face calm as he said.

"Before this, late disciple wanted to ask a question from Senior. Could you please inform us of your sect and identity? This way, we can repay your great kindness in the future."

"Repaying, no need for that. I am a wandering cultivator, and it's uncertain if I will meet any of you again," Lin Xuan thought to himself with joy while maintaining his composure.

"Wandering cultivator!"

The three ancient demons from the Immortal Cloud Sect exchanged glances, their expressions filled with both surprise and delight.

"Senior, do you have any interest in joining our sect? After all, wandering cultivators often face many inconveniences. A great existence like Senior can delegate some trivial matters to subordinates while focusing on more important tasks," the middle-aged demon enthusiastically introduced.

"Oh?"

Lin Xuan smiled, his eyes sweeping over their faces as if he could see through their thoughts before slowly speaking: "Friend Daoist, what you have to say, just come out and say it. No need for such roundabout talk. Do you want me to join your Immortal Cloud Sect?"

"Haha, let Senior not laugh at this late disciple's foolishness. Indeed, I had such intentions," the middle-aged demon revealed a hint of embarrassment on his face before becoming very sincere: "I believe Senior knows that our two Supreme Elders, including Fellow Daoist Suspended Lamp, have already perished. Otherwise, it wouldn't be for the Illusory Spirit Sect to be bullied."

"This I know as well, but what does this have to do with me?"

"It has everything to do with you! As just mentioned, Senior's divine techniques are indeed mysterious and profound, but a single person in the cultivation world is still too weak. If you join our sect..."

"Joining the Immortal Cloud Sect, how can that help?"

Lin Xuan’s attitude made the other demon cultivators even more delighted. He hadn’t outright rejected their offer, indicating there was a possibility of agreement. They needed to seize this opportunity.

With this thought, the middle-aged demon's expression grew increasingly eager: "Senior, please rest assured. If you join our sect, you will instantly become an existence on par with a Supreme Elder. You won't need to handle any mundane affairs; just serve as a deterrent. In return, we would offer you large quantities of demonic stones and rare materials annually. Of course, if there are any needs within your capabilities, the disciples of this sect will do their utmost without hesitation."

"Only as a deterrent?"

"Yes, I wonder what Senior thinks about this choice. I believe it is beneficial with no drawbacks for you."

"Indeed, Senior, be our Supreme Elder!"

"Our sect's strength may not be impressive, but it can bring many conveniences to you."

Various voices echoed in their ears as the other demon cultivators begged. After this battle, they realized more than ever how important having a powerful existence within the sect was.

At that moment, these rebellious ancient demons eagerly awaited Lin Xuan's response.

"Alright, after being a wandering cultivator for so long, I indeed need a place to settle down. As just a deterrent, it is mutually beneficial. I agree."

"Thank you, Senior... oh, not Senior, but Fellow Daoist."

The middle-aged demon was overjoyed and led the other disciples in bowing.

"I will have someone lead you back to our main headquarters while we clean up here."

Turning his head, he said: "Demon Mo Ling, take Fellow Daoist back."

"Alright."

That woman in black court attire nodded: "Fellow Daoist, please follow me."

The two displayed their divine techniques and transformed into different colored streaks of light, flying deep into the mountains. Once both figures were hidden among the mountains, the fat ancient demon softly said: "Senior Brother, is this alright? Letting an unknown person become our Supreme Elder?"

"Second Junior Brother, you are right to be cautious, but don't overthink it. If not for Senior Lin today, our sect would have been destroyed long ago. He's a genuine Profound Abyss cultivator; what could he possibly plot against us?"

"That is true, but..."

"Enough, stop imagining things. Our sect indeed needs such an existence to settle down, and Junior Brother, I warn you not to cause any trouble,"

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