313: Chapter 313: The War Between Immortals and Demons Begins

Meanwhile.

The seven major Sects of the Righteous Path also received news of the Demonic Path Sects merging.

The news spread like wildfire, covering the entire Northern Region overnight.

The Sect Heads of the major Sects could no longer sit still; they sent messages to one another, demanding an emergency meeting.

Supreme Dao Palace, Council Hall.

The hall was brilliantly lit, with hundreds of eternal lamps illuminating every corner as bright as day.

Representatives from the four major powers of the Righteous Path gathered together, sitting on both sides according to their status.

Daoist Master Qingxu, Sect Master of the Supreme Dao Palace, sat in the main seat. His face was lean, three wisps of a long beard hung over his chest, and the aura of the Dao flowed around his body.

He wore a white Daoist robe embroidered with a Taiji pattern, holding a whisk in his hand, with his eyes closed in meditation.

Beside him were the leaders of the other three transcendent powers.

The Emperor of the Great Qian Dynasty, Emperor Qian.

He was the absolute overlord of the entire Great Qian Dynasty, currently sitting on the first chair on the right.

He wore a golden Dragon robe and a crown with twelve strings of jade beads hanging in front of his face, swaying gently with his breath.

Emperor Qian's face was majestic, with thick eyebrows, large eyes, and a high nose bridge. His tightly pressed lips revealed the strength and decisiveness of an emperor.

He was a powerhouse at the Peak Integration Stage, and his word was law in the Great Qian Dynasty.

Behind him stood several princes and a few ministers at the Void Refinement Stage.

Shangguan Yunhe, the head of the Shangguan Family, sat in the first chair on the left, dressed in a cyan shirt with an elegant, scholarly temperament.

His face was delicate, with slender eyebrows, deep eyes, and a faint, elusive smile on his lips.

Shangguan Yunhe's strength was at the Late Stage Body Integration, and having managed the Shangguan Family for hundreds of years, his influence was deeply rooted.

Behind him stood several Elders of the clan, each possessing a profound aura.

Wuxin, Sect Master of the Heavenly Sword Sect, sat next to Shangguan Yunhe.

Dressed in white as snow, a sword hung at his waist.

His face was cold and stern, with sword-like eyebrows and star-bright eyes. His black hair draped over his shoulders, and he looked like an unsheathed sharp sword.

Sect Master Wuxin's cultivation was also at the Peak Integration Stage, with clear Sword Intent, and he was known in the Northern Region as the Gentleman of the Sword.

Behind him stood Jian Wuchen and several other Disciples, each exuding a sharp aura.

"Everyone, I have gathered you all here today because of a major event."

Daoist Master Qingxu opened his eyes, his gaze sweeping across the hall.

"According to reliable intelligence, the seven Sects of the Demonic Path have been unified."

A stir went through the hall.

Emperor Qian frowned.

"Who is it? Who has unified the seven Demonic Path Sects?"

There was a hint of unease in Emperor Qian's voice.

Daoist Master Qingxu looked at him and said slowly.

"Xiao Ran. The Seventh Demon Son of the Eternal Night Demon Sect, the young man who caused a huge stir in the Far North Land, is now the Sect Master of the Eternal Night Demon Sect."

"Xiao Ran?" Wuxin's brows knit into a frown.

"Is it that Xiao Ran who killed the Disciples of my Sect in the last Ancient Ruins?"

His voice carried irrepressible anger, and his knuckles turned white as he gripped the hilt of his sword.

Daoist Master Qingxu nodded.

"It is him, but he is no longer a Disciple; the seven Sects of the Demonic Path are now all in his hands."

"According to reliable intelligence, his strength is at least at the Late Stage Body Integration, and he also has a Puppet at the Peak Integration Stage by his side."

The hall was in an uproar once again.

Late Stage Body Integration? Peak Integration Stage? Plus the Body Integration Stage combat power of the six major Demonic Sects.

This power already exceeded that of any single force in the Righteous Path.

"Late Stage Body Integration? Wasn't he only at the Soul Transformation Stage before? How could it be so fast?"

Shangguan Yunhe's eyes were full of shock, and the teacup in his hand nearly fell to the ground.

"Perhaps he really is a Genius."

There was a hint of helplessness in Daoist Master Qingxu's tone.

Everyone present was a Genius, so they naturally understood the helplessness one feels when facing a Prodigy.

Disappearing for a period of time, only for cultivation to advance by leaps and bounds—who could withstand that?

Everyone's expressions darkened further.

"Daoist Master Qingxu, you didn't just call us here to tell us this news, did you?"

Emperor Qian asked, his voice tinged with weariness.

Daoist Master Qingxu nodded, stood up, and stood with his hands behind his back.

"Of course not. I called you here to discuss countermeasures."

"Based on Xiao Ran's style of conduct, now that he has unified the seven Sects of the Demonic Path, he will certainly not stop there."

"He will definitely make a move against the Righteous Path, and we must make preparations in advance."

As soon as he finished speaking.

Wuxin let out a cold snort, cold light flashing in his eyes.

"If he dares to come, my Heavenly Sword Sect will be the first to refuse. The sword array of the Heavenly Sword Sect is not for show."

"Sect Master, don't be impulsive."

Shangguan Yunhe advised, his tone calm.

"Xiao Ran has four combat powers at the Peak Integration Stage, plus he himself is at the Late Stage Body Integration, and there are the Body Integration Stage Cultivators of the six major Demonic Sects."

"Although we of the Righteous Path can handle this force, we would suffer heavy losses."

"My suggestion is that if we can avoid fighting, we should try to avoid it."

"Family Head Shangguan is right," Daoist Master Qingxu said.

"What we must do is prepare for a rainy day, not act on impulse."

"I have looked into this person Xiao Ran; he has ambition, means, and also patience."

"He will not rashly start a war, but once he does, it will surely be a thunderous strike."

Emperor Qian thought for a moment, his fingers tapping gently on the armrest of his chair.

"I suggest that the four Sects of the Righteous Path form an Alliance to confront the Demonic Path together. If Xiao Ran dares to come, even if we four Sects join forces, he might not necessarily win."

"I agree," Shangguan Yunhe nodded.

"The four Sects of the Righteous Path are of one mind and one branch; if the Demonic Path invades, we shall defend together."

"I also agree." Although Wuxin was unwilling, he nodded.

He was not a fool; he knew that the Heavenly Sword Sect alone could not withstand Xiao Ran's army of Puppets.

"Good, then we shall form the Righteous Path Alliance to confront the Demonic Path together."

Daoist Master Qingxu's goal was achieved; he stood up and walked to the center of the hall.

"From this day on, the military forces of the four Sects of the Righteous Path will be unified, and intelligence will be shared."

"If any Sect is attacked, the other Sects must provide full support. The Body Integration Stage Cultivators of each Sect must be ready to assemble at any time, waiting for orders."

"Understood!" Everyone responded in unison.

After the meeting, everyone left one by one.

Daoist Master Qingxu stood in the hall.

For some reason, he had a strong premonition.

This war would change the landscape of the entire Cultivation World.

"I hope the world remains at peace!"

He sighed.

...

Meanwhile.

Xiao Ran stood on the main Peak of the Eternal Night Demon Sect, looking at the sky in the distance.

The night wind blew, carrying a hint of chill.

His black robe rustled in the wind, and the three Grand Elder Puppets behind him stood motionless, like three stone statues.

Xiao Ran held the yellow spring banner in his hand, and the army inside was sleeping.

After the feeding he had provided over this period, the Yellow Spring Army had not only increased significantly in number, but their strength had also reached the Void Refinement Stage.

Among them, there were even many in the Yellow Spring Army at the Peak Void Refinement Stage.

Therefore, he had nothing to fear.

After all, his own foundation was deep!

"Three days from now, the Immortal-Demonic War."

He said softly, the corners of his mouth curling into a smile.

Through the Soul Link, Li Changsheng's voice came through.

"Yes, the Immortal-Demonic War."

Three days later, the Demonic Path army assembled.

Xiao Ran stood on a high platform, looking at the sea of Cultivators below.

Disciples of the six Sects, Disciples of the Eternal Night Demon Sect, and his army of Puppets.

A dark, dense mass extended from the foot of the mountain to the mountainside, stretching as far as the eye could see.

In their eyes, there was excitement, nervousness, fear, and anticipation.

Xiao Ran raised his hand, and the entire scene instantly fell silent.

"Set off, target—the Great Qian Dynasty!"

He raised his hand, pointing to the north.

The Demonic Path army marched grandly, heading toward the Northern Region to kill.

In the sky, the shell of the Nine-Headed Snake Emperor opened its giant mouth, emitting a low hiss that pierced through the clouds and spread for a thousand miles.

The Immortal-Demonic War had officially begun.

The blood-red dawn of the Northern Region was descending.