Qin Feng was in a hurry, so he went all out, pushing his speed to the limit. However, his Red Alert legions did not possess such speed.
Although the Red Alert legions were also terrifyingly fast, they achieved rapid movement through the explosive power of their physical bodies. They were not as fast as flying through the air. If Qin Feng had not used his full strength, they could have maintained a consistent pace. But Qin Feng unleashed his full power, coupled with the assistance of wind elements in the air, and in that instant, he pulled away.
The Red Alert legions could only chase desperately from behind, while Qin Feng had already appeared thousands of miles away in the blink of an eye. He was getting closer and closer to the center of the battlefield.
At this moment, nestled amidst a ring of mountains, there was a place as dark as ink. A disheveled woman radiated black ghostly energy, and countless imps were attacking the approaching cultivators around her. Both sides were locked in a fierce battle.
In this ink-dark place, strange plants would sprout from time to time, hindering the cultivators from harming the vengeful spirit.
Observing the battlefield situation, a man in brocade robes said to another beside him, "The sect masters you've gathered don't seem very strong. They've been attacking for over ten hours, and there's still no clear victor. They're utterly useless, absolute trash. I don't know what the point of gathering these people is?"
The other person, hearing this, was quite displeased. He snorted coldly and said, "Sect Master Qingxuan, I know your current strength is a level above mine, but don't forget, you actively sought my help, not the other way around. You were fighting that vengeful spirit to a stalemate. If we hadn't arrived in time and joined the fray, you would have been severely weakened even if you could have won. How dare you speak to me with such arrogance? If she weren't an evil cultist, I wouldn't have bothered helping you. Now that the masters of the major sects are gathered, they are eradicating demons to maintain peace in the world. If you speak ill of them like this, aren't you afraid they'll hear you and be disheartened? I've met all the previous Sect Masters of Qingxuan, but I've never encountered someone with your temper and peculiar personality. I suspect you weren't exactly upright and honorable in your previous life either, were you? You've gained the inheritance of the Qingxuan Sect Master's power by chance, and now you're so arrogant. This will do you no good."
Hearing this, the Sect Master of Qingxuan sneered, "You're right. In your eyes, I wasn't a good person in my previous life. But what does that matter? I lived a very happy life back then, and I don't want to be a pushover now. You are the 'Immortal Venerable' revered by the cultivation sects of this world, but I feel that title should belong to me now. Because in terms of strength, you no longer deserve it. The title of 'Number One Under Heaven' should be held by the person with the greatest strength. And my current strength is the greatest under heaven, so it's more appropriate for me to be the Immortal Venerable."
Hearing this, the Immortal Venerable did not get angry. He simply smiled and said, "A turtle hiding in its shell cannot be an Immortal Venerable. This title is not self-proclaimed but is bestowed by the recommendation of all sects. If you wish to be the Immortal Venerable, why don't you personally enter the fray and deal with that vengeful spirit and that demonic cultivator? If you can defeat both of them with your own power, I believe the masters of all sects will naturally recognize your status as Immortal Venerable, and I can then peacefully go into seclusion to cultivate. However, given your character, I doubt anyone will be convinced. It might even lead to more bloodshed. It will be extremely difficult for you to advance further and become an immortal."
Hearing this, the Sect Master of Qingxuan burst into laughter, "I never intended to become an immortal. When this power descended upon me, I understood that if my strength advanced further, I would immediately die. At that time, only this power was inherited, and it had nothing to do with me. Therefore, before my strength advances further, I want to accomplish all the things I couldn't do in my previous life. For example... it seems all your sects have quite accomplished female disciples. These female disciples normally wouldn't even glance at ordinary people, always acting so aloof. I've always wanted to have them in the past, and now my dream can finally come true. Sending all the excellent female disciples from the various sects to my side for dual cultivation is a good idea!"
Hearing this, the Immortal Venerable's expression changed slightly. He spoke, "Now, I don't know whether the vengeful spirit is the evil cultist or if you are. It seems you are more dangerous than her."
The Sect Master of Qingxuan did not deny it. He simply laughed heartily, "That's right. In your perception, I am indeed very dangerous. But you should also know that I will not cause any harm to this world, nor will I let this world disappear. However, if the two fellows below are not dealt with quickly, the entire cultivation world will face unimaginable disaster. At that time, it won't just be the female disciples of the sects who suffer; everyone in this world might be annihilated. That's why you are cooperating with me, right?"
The Immortal Venerable did not deny it, but he was filled with disgust for the current Sect Master of Qingxuan. He knew that this fellow would eventually bring a bloody storm to the entire cultivation world. However, what the other party said was also the truth. According to his calculations, if this vengeful spirit and this demonic cultivator were not eliminated, this world would indeed face a profound disaster.
When faced with two evils, he chose the lesser. He could only be forced to cooperate with this person.
Seeing that the masters of the various sects could not break through, he was also very anxious. He understood that time was no longer on their side. If these two troubles were not resolved quickly, bad things might happen.
All those with profound cultivation could sense this. He glanced at the Sect Master of Qingxuan and said, "You've sensed it too, haven't you? Time is running out. If we don't act soon, it will be too late."
With that, the Immortal Venerable took a step forward and plunged directly into the battle. He intended to be the first to kill the vengeful spirit. The Sect Master of Qingxuan also frowned, as he too sensed a powerful force approaching.
He no longer hesitated and also rushed into the battle. His objective was to completely destroy the black mire formed by the demonic cultivator!
With the addition of these two peerless experts, the battlefield immediately reversed. Countless vengeful spirits were instantly turned to ashes under the Immortal Venerable's power.
The vengeful spirit itself was also struck by the Immortal Venerable and sent flying backward, its fate unknown.
The black mire, formed by 204, under the full assault of the Sect Master of Qingxuan, had its demonic energy dispersed and gradually returned to its original state.
204's true form was weakly revealed.
At this moment, 204 had fallen unconscious!