Chapter 117
Perhaps most disciples of Tianjian Sect didn't know what Tianjianzi's emergence from seclusion this time really meant.
But the deputy sect masters and the elders of Tianjian Sect were well aware that Tianjianzi's emergence from seclusion this time might mean taking that steptranscending the Ninth Stage and becoming one of the rare experts of the Tenth Stage in tens of thousands of years.
"Master."
An elder of Tianjian Sect looked at Tianjianzi, his eyes turning red. In this generation of Tianjian Sect, a Tenth Stage expert had finally emerged once again. Along with Tianjianzi's emergence from seclusion, a breath that surpassed the Ninth Stage spread throughout Tianjian Sect.
Inside Tianjian Sect, those strong individuals who had come because of Xiahou Yuan's matter suddenly changed their expressions. Over a dozen figures shot up into the sky, incredulously looking at Tianjianzi who stood with hands behind his back.
"Tianjianzi, you?"
These over a dozen figures were naturally Ninth Stage experts. They had gathered here just to await Tianjianzi's response.
"Tianjianzi, have you taken that step?" An old Ninth Stage expert's voice trembled as he couldn't help but ask.
As a Ninth Stage expert, he naturally noticed that Tianjianzi's aura had completely surpassed the Ninth Stagenot halfway, nor close, but completely.n0ve(l)bi(n.)co/m
If Ninth Stage experts were like the bright moon in the sky, overlooking the mortal world from above, now Tianjianzi was like the vast starry sky, even if as large as the bright moon, still just a corner of the sky.
"Correct."
Tianjianzi nodded slightly, his expression proud. "We have seen the Sect Master," over a dozen Ninth Stage experts from various major forces took a deep breath and bowed together.
Since ancient times, there had indeed been those who transcended the Ninth Stage and reached the Tenth Stage.
But for tens of thousands of years, such individuals could be counted on one hand, each one a legendary figure who dominated an era.
And now, in their era, was such an extraordinary existence going to appear once again?
Over a dozen Ninth Stage experts looked at each other, feeling both joy and worry in their hearts. Joy because since Tianjianzi had taken that step, Xiahou Yuan naturally posed no threat.
Worry because now that Tianjianzi's strength had truly reached invincibility, could the major forces of the Five Realms still maintain their equal status with Tianjian Sect?
After over a dozen Ninth Stage experts and the practitioners gathered in Tianjian Sect paid their respects to Tianjianzi, this newly ascended Tenth Stage expert was asked how to deal with Xiahou Yuan.
"Now that I have reached the Tenth Stage, Xiahou Yuan poses no threat," Tianjianzi said calmly, continuing, "However, Xiahou Yuan is cunning and deceitful. If we actively seek him out, we might just alert him."
At this statement, the strong individuals present nodded one after another. Indeed, Xiahou Yuan was not a fool. If the righteous forces took the initiative and showed confidence, they would definitely scare off Xiahou Yuan.
At that time, Xiahou Yuan might investigate the reasons and upon learning that Tianjianzi had broken through to the Tenth Stage, it would be even less likely for him to come knocking.
"So, this time I broke through, I used secret techniques to suppress my aura as much as possible, so that the breakthrough phenomenon did not spread outside Tianjian Sect."
"In other words, currently in the world, only you all know that I have reached the Tenth Stage."
With this, Tianjianzi paused for a moment before continuing, "To ensure that this matter does not leak out, everyone will stay here for a while."
"In the past, when I suppressed Xiahou Yuan, I formed a deep enmity with him. As long as he regains his strength, he will definitely come seeking revenge."
"All we need to do is wait for him to come to us."
Tianjianzi's expression was confident.
"Master has a good plan," the others in the field suddenly realized.
With Xiahou Yuan's strength, even a Ninth Stage expert might not be able to find him if he truly wanted to hide. The vast and expansive land of the Five Realms, if Xiahou Yuan nestled in a corner, how could a Tenth Stage expert find him?
But by utilizing Xiahou Yuan's enmity with Tianjianzi, concealing information, and letting Xiahou Yuan come of his own accord, it was definitely the best strategy.
At that time, even if Xiahou Yuan recovered to his peak, he would only be at the Ninth Stage, probably unable to even struggle in front of Tianjianzi who had already reached the Tenth Stage.
Time passed.
In the blink of an eye, several years had passed.
In the underground palace, Moyang Demon Lord, and the other nine Demon Lords guarded the Spring of Qi, preventing any accidents from occurring during Lin Yuan's seclusion.
"I wonder how His Majesty's seclusion is going?" Moyang Demon Lord, looked a little curious. In these years, he keenly felt the concentration of the surrounding natural Qi decreasing at a terrifying rate.
And the obvious reason for this was Lin Yuan swallowing the Spring of Qi.
However, the more this happened, the more unbelievable it seemed to Moyang Demon Lord. After all, the Heavenly Spring of Qi was no ordinary object.
A medium-sized Heavenly Spring of Qi, just the daily exuding of natural Qi, was enough for several Ninth Stage experts to practice daily.
And now, with the surrounding concentration of natural Qi plummeting, it was clear that the Spring of Qi was being consumed frantically.
For Moyang Demon Lord, if one were to swallow a Heavenly Spring of Qi to this extent in such a short time, one's entire body would probably be blown up by the massive amount of Qi.
Half a year went by.
On this day, Lin Yuan was in meditation.
Nuan Shu hurriedly walked in, stopped behind Lin Yuan, and whispered, "Master, someone is looking for you."
"Looking for me?" Lin Yuan opened his eyes.
"Yes," Nuan Shu also seemed surprised, even incredulous.
"It's the Elder from the Zhi Ge Sect."
Nuan Shu hesitated for a moment before whispering.
"The Zhi Ge Sect?" Lin Yuan pondered.
The Zhi Ge Sect was a force in the Eastern Region, second only to Tianjian Sect, a behemoth known throughout the Five Realms.
"In every generation of the Zhi Ge Sect, there has been a Ninth Stage expert presiding, with deep heritage. Twenty-five years ago, during the conflict between the righteous and demonic factions, the Zhi Ge Sect also contributed to suppressing Xiahou Yuan."
"However, the Elder of the Zhi Ge Sect, although only at the Eighth Stage in strength, holds high status and authority within the sect. Even the current Ninth Stage Sect Master is his disciple."
"What does he want?" Lin Yuan pondered.
"He claims to have important information that he will only disclose to you, Master," Nuan Shu replied in a low voice. "But I suspect something is amiss with him. It's highly likely to be a ruse. Master, please be cautious and don't trust him."
"Let him in," Lin Yuan said casually.
According to Nuan Shu's suggestion, the Elder from the Zhi Ge Sect voluntarily sealed his meridians to come and see Lin Yuan. Otherwise, as a mere Eighth Stage expert, he wouldn't even be able to approach the palace outside the underground.
If Nuan Shu hadn't been sure that the Elder from the Zhi Ge Sect posed no threat, she wouldn't have brought him here.
A moment later, an elderly man with white facial hair entered the hall. On both sides, the nine Demon Lords cast sidelong glances, while a tall figure on the main platform looked down at him.
"Greetings, Demon Emperor," the old man said calmly, bowing slightly to Lin Yuan.
"How amusing," Lin Yuan's face broke into a smile. "You, an Elder of a righteous sect, have come to see me, a demon, and even bow in respect?"
From a standpoint of identity and status, for the Elder of the Zhi Ge Sect to encounter Xiahou Yuan without immediately attacking was already a sign of great restraint. But bowing in respect? That was beyond belief.
"The world is ignorant, only knowing that demons cause chaos. But Demon Emperor, you are different from other demons," the Elder from the Zhi Ge Sect said calmly.
"Is that so?" Lin Yuan shook his head slightly. "I've lived for four or five hundred years. I've seen what the Five Realms were like before the Demon Emperor emerged."
The Elder from the Zhi Ge Sect paused for a moment, then solemnly continued, "Two hundred and eighty years ago, the Demon Emperor emerged. Before his emergence, demons roamed freely in the world."
"You old fool, what nonsense are you spouting?" Moyang, the Demon Lord on the right, frowned.
The Elder from the Zhi Ge Sect was correct. Before Xiahou Yuan's demonic powers fully developed, demonic overlords were rampant, often pillaging and destroying villages and towns.
"What exactly do you want to say?" Lin Yuan asked calmly from his high seat.
"I want to inform the Demon Emperor that the Tianjian Sect is now a dangerous place. Even if the Demon Emperor wishes to seek revenge, I advise against it," the Elder from the Zhi Ge Sect said gravely.
As soon as these words were uttered, the Demon Lords on both sides were astonished. What had happened? Was this Elder from the Zhi Ge Sect here to pass on information to the Demon Emperor?
"In fact, twenty-five years ago, Tianjianzi wanted to fight against the Demon Emperor. I advised my disciple not to intervene, but it was futile," the Elder from the Zhi Ge Sect sighed.
"With the Demon Emperor suppressed, as I expected, chaos has returned to the Five Realms."
"Why are you telling me all this?" Lin Yuan looked down from his throne, his tone calm.
"Because the Demon Emperor is a good person," the Elder from the Zhi Ge Sect pondered for a moment, organizing his thoughts.
Describing Xiahou Yuan as a 'good person' was extremely contradictory to his identity as the Demon Emperor.
"Although you, Demon Emperor, are cold-blooded, ruthless, and cruel, with hands stained with blood, resorting to any means to achieve your goals," the Elder from the Zhi Ge Sect took a deep breath, then solemnly continued, "you are still a good person."
"A good person?" Lin Yuan's smile faded, and he said calmly to himself:
"A good person wouldn't commit so many atrocities."
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