"Do not be careless," the Demon Master said slowly, standing beside the Illusion Mist Demon Saint.
"That Great Xia Sword Immortal, his strength is unfathomable. Not long ago, he directly slew a Sword Immortal of the same realm. This is a peerless Prodigy rarely seen in ten thousand years, and he has already ruined many good things for our Yao Race."
As the strategist of the Yao Race, he had long heard of the name Demon-Slaying Sword Master.
This person was like the midday sun, his Aura too strong. If he continued, it would be unimaginable.
That Absolute Sword Immortal from the Central Continent, placed anywhere in the Nine Continents or even the Taixu Spirit Realm, was a top-tier expert. His Ascension Realm Cultivation, coupled with him being a battle-hardened Sword Cultivator—
How could it be?
He should not have been slain with a single sword strike!
Yet, the Demon-Slaying Sword Master managed to do it.
Even though the Demon Master was well-informed, he couldn't help but praise, "The Human Race truly has Geniuses like clouds."
The Demon Master's words were like a bucket of cold water splashed on everyone, and the wild laughter on the high platform paused slightly.
Soon, it drew the One-Horned Strongman's displeasure:
"He's just an Ascension Realm Cultivator. My golden armor makes me impervious to Myriad Laws. I'm not those soft Human Race members. Can he really kill me with one sword strike?"
"Moreover, aren't those rumors false, becoming more exaggerated with each telling?"
The One-Horned Strongman's massive tail behind him slapped the ground, making dull thudding sounds.
Speaking of which, the One-Horned Strongman revealed a ferocious expression:
"I've never tried personally slaughtering an Immortal before.
I want to taste what Human Race flesh and blood from the Ascension Realm tastes like. It must be much more nourishing than those from the Tribulation Transcendence Realm!"
His voice suddenly rose, rough yet fierce, a chilling arc spreading across his lips, revealing his sharp, bone-white fangs:
"And, it's time to let those lowly Human Race members know that their 'Immortals' are nothing more than delicious meals on our Yao Race's plates!"
As he spoke, dark clouds hung low, and Demonic Qi surged.
The Illusion Mist Demon Saint suddenly said:
"I heard that the Great Xia Sword Immortal is personally heading to the Royal Capital. I want to see what he looks like."
The Demon Master frowned upon hearing this:
"Do not act rashly."
The Illusion Mist Demon Saint revealed a strange smile and said:
"It's fine. With my movement technique, I can leave whenever I want."
"Hmm…"
The Demon Master nodded helplessly and said no more.
These two were Ascension Realm Demon Saints, renowned Great Demons even in the Heavenly Demon Realm. Their strength was naturally beyond doubt.
Even in the Heavenly Demon Realm, few Demons could do anything to them.
The overall strength of the Taixu Spirit Realm and the Heavenly Demon Realm were on par, both being realms of the same level with similar upper limits.
So, there was no need to worry about their safety.
However, the Demon Master still felt a slight unease in his heart. His race was naturally able to foresee fortune and misfortune, but recently, this ability had subtly failed him.
He didn't know why.
… …
On the other side.
[Congratulations to the Host for successfully signing in at the Qinglian Sword World · Danqing Hall. You have received ten bottles of Feather Ascension Medicinal Pill.]
[The Dao essence in this place has been exhausted, and further sign-ins are not possible.]
"It's gone…"
Han Xuanji shook his head.
Another treasure trove was gone.
Although the Feather Ascension Medicinal Pill was not as precious as an Immortal Pill, it was still a ninth-grade Spirit Pill in the Spirit Realm, its value immeasurable.
Let alone ten bottles; even ten Medicinal Pills would be enough to drive many Ascension Cultivators mad.
"It's time to move."
A sharp gleam flashed in Han Xuanji's eyes.
He hadn't been idle these days. Not only had he deduced many Divine Ability Cultivation Techniques to the Ascension level, but with the enhancement of numerous Feather Ascension Medicinal Pills, his current Cultivation was already close to the third stage of Ascension.
However, he didn't know what level his own strength truly was.
After all, Ascension Realm existences rarely made a move. Even if there were records in ancient texts, they only described the scene and the names of the combatants; the specific strength was probably only known to the parties involved.
Seeing Han Xuanji rise, Little White Tiger seemed to have a telepathic connection, looking up and saying:
"Master, are we going to the Royal Capital?"
"Yes."
Han Xuanji nodded.
In fact, many people from the Shenxuan Sect had already gone to the Great Xia Royal Capital to discuss how to resist the Yao Race's invasion.
Even Li Taiqing and others had already gone to the southern part of Great Xia to clear out some Yao Race members who were wreaking havoc.
With a thought, Han Xuanji stepped out of the Qinglian Sword World.
Upon exiting, they were no longer in the Taicang Mountain Range as before.
Instead, they were in a back mountain of the Shenxuan Sect.
The Sword World had changed its location.
It wasn't that Han Xuanji had moved the Qinglian Sword World, but rather Li Taiqing had found a control center in the Immortal Lake Pavilion and forcibly placed the entrance within the Shenxuan Sect.
"Let's go."
Han Xuanji took a step forward with Little White Tiger.
In the next instant.
Space rippled.
Their figures appeared a million miles away.
Beneath their feet was a rolling sea of clouds, and on the distant horizon, the outline of a majestic giant city, magnificent and wreathed in Dragon Qi, was already clearly visible.
The Great Xia Royal Capital!
Little White Tiger looked astonished. How did they arrive at their destination in the blink of an eye?
Han Xuanji, also using the Major Achievement Taixu Nine Steps for the first time, couldn't help but nod inwardly.
After reaching the Ascension Realm, the rules of heaven and earth became much clearer in his eyes.
This included the profound spatial rules.
Originally, during the Tribulation Transcendence Realm, he had only a rough understanding, but now he had achieved Minor Achievement mastery.
A short distance feeling like a thousand miles, nothing more than that.
Although Han Xuanji's Taixu Nine Steps couldn't cross the entire Spirit Realm in nine steps.
Crossing the Nine Continents was not very difficult.
Of course, truly crossing such a long distance would not be so easy. Firstly, the consumption would be immense; even his current Immortal Qi could not withstand such extravagance. Secondly, if the distance was too far, he would not be able to precisely control the landing point, nor could he bring people with him.
Han Xuanji also understood why Ascension Realm powerhouses rarely made a move. One reason was that opportunities that could make such powerhouses act were rare. The second was that the Immortal Qi consumed during a move was difficult to recover, which greatly hindered Cultivation.
And this highlighted the advantage of the Myriad Laws Immortal Body; his recovery speed was dozens, even hundreds of times that of ordinary people.
Even after crossing space, the consumed Immortal Qi could quickly be replenished.
Great Xia Royal Capital, White Jade Immortal Platform.
This platform was located directly south of the Imperial Palace and was cast from flawless white jade.
In the past, Great Xia's Grand Ancestor had attained the Dao and undergone Ascension on the White Jade Immortal Platform. It had always been a royal Holy Land, and the esteemed guests who could be received here were all great figures whose names would go down in history.
At this moment.
Around the Immortal Platform, hundreds of Imperial City guards, clad in golden armor and exuding powerful Auras, stood in solemn formation, like golden statues, unmoving, their eyes filled with undisguised excitement and reverence.
Above the Immortal Platform, the current Xia Emperor of Great Xia, Ji Chengtian, wore a dark Dragon Robe and an imperial crown.
His Mianliu hung down, unable to conceal the excitement in his eyes.
Behind him, arranged in a line, were dozens of high-ranking and influential national ministers, as well as imperial family members.
There were also some people, either wearing python robes, with white hair and youthful faces, or with ancient, simple countenances; each of them exuded a powerful Aura.
These people were the accumulated foundation of the Great Xia Imperial Dynasty over many years, and at this moment, they too could not sit still.
From various parts of the Imperial City, subtle gazes pierced through space, all converging on this direction.
Those were the Sect masters of various top Sects within Great Xia, and old monsters from Hidden Families. At this moment, all were startled and held their breath in anticipation.
They all knew that the Sword Immortal from the Shenxuan Sect had accepted the Xia Emperor's invitation and was about to descend upon the Great Xia Royal Capital.
For this, the Xia Emperor had already waited for a long time, just so he wouldn't miss it.
In the Void Realm, Han Xuanji walked with unhurried steps, his hands clasped behind his back.
The Imperial City's so-called anti-flight array had no effect on him.
With every step he took in the Void Realm, faint azure lotus shadows silently bloomed beneath his feet, then dissipated, as if he was treading upon lotuses with each step, walking upon the Great Dao.
There was no earth-shattering momentum, only a peerless demeanor of returning to simplicity.
When Han Xuanji leisurely appeared above the Royal Capital.
"We respectfully welcome the Sword Immortal's arrival!"
Ji Chengtian took a deep breath and was the first to bow, performing an extremely solemn grand salutation.
Behind him, those who were usually high-ranking and influential, whose words could decide the life and death of countless people, not one hesitated. They too bowed deeply, their postures utterly humble.
"Respectfully welcome the Sword Immortal!!!"
A sound wave like a mountain tsunami suddenly erupted.
It came not only from the Welcome Immortal Platform but also from the palaces and towers in all directions, inside and outside the Imperial City.
It was the heartfelt shouts of countless Cultivators and Mortals, their voices converging.
In Great Xia, the name Demon-Slaying Sword Immortal had already become deeply ingrained in people's hearts.
Of course, this was also due to the Xia Emperor's years of promotion.
At that time, many imperial clan elders felt that the imperial family's prestige should not be so humble, but the Xia Emperor saw it very clearly.
With the arrival of a great era, if Great Xia wanted to pass through it safely, it had to find a backer.
The high and mighty Immortal Sect Holy Lands in Central Continent and overseas wouldn't care so much.
The change of Imperial Dynasties was like fleeting clouds to them.
No matter how many Mortals died, it wouldn't affect them.
One person stood in the air, ten thousand Cultivators bowed.
Han Xuanji's figure paused slightly at a height of a thousand zhang.
He did not deliberately release his pressure, but that invisible "Aura," that unique field of a contemporary Sword Immortal who had reached the pinnacle, already enveloped the entire Imperial City like an invisible mountain.
He was like a Saint, like an Immortal, like a God.
Just at this moment of extreme solemnity, with all beings prostrating in worship.
An anomaly suddenly occurred.
In the Void Realm not far away, a ripple, almost imperceptible, appeared without warning.