Terran Guardian - Chapter 3660

Chapter 3638 Calamity

In the Eastern Abyss Domain

, within a palace forged from bones, a figure in a blood-stained Daoist robe sat atop a skeletal throne. The figure’s face was deathly pale, seemingly devoid of any color, but its eyes were a dark crimson, like a venomous snake lurking in the darkness, ready to devour its prey.

“The cultivators of the Nine Heavens Immortal Realm certainly have a keen sense of smell   . I didn’t expect them to detect me hiding here. Things are getting a bit tricky!”

Calamity frowned slightly, somewhat displeased.   The name Calamity was one he gave himself after birth.   He had long forgotten his original name.   To be precise,   it was the name of the body’s predecessor.   However,   in Calamity’s view, his predecessor’s name was irrelevant. Although born from this body, it had no connection to his predecessor.   From the moment he was born, Calamity discovered he was different from other spirit beasts; he could command various spirit beasts and possessed his own will.   Until later…   After meeting the six-armed great demon, Zaiyang truly understood that beings like himself were called half-demons.   However—   Zaiyang didn’t like   the title of half-demonder.   He preferred another title: Demon King.   The king of the demon beast race.   Also the most noble being in the entire demon beast race, second only to the Great Demon.   Since the six-armed great demon’s defeat, Zaiyang had left his original Immortal Realm and lay low in the Eastern Abyss Domain.   His plan was to accumulate strength first, and then make further plans later.   But plans often can’t keep up with changes.   With many demon beasts in the Eastern Abyss Domain suddenly perishing, Zaiyang sensed something was wrong.   Therefore,   he deliberately diverted some of his thoughts to other demon beasts, only to discover that various forces in Shenfeng Prefecture had already laid a trap in the Eastern Abyss Domain.   Zaiyang didn’t need to think too much to understand their purpose.   Clearly,   their target was him.   For this reason, Zaiyang had made several attempts, killing many cultivators, but ultimately failed to break through the encirclement.   Now, with more and more of his demonic beasts falling, Zaiyang understands that Shenfeng Prefecture is constantly gathering cultivators.   Under these circumstances, if the enemy were to strike again, they would likely be certain of victory.   Faced with this deadly situation, Zaiyang naturally wouldn’t just sit idly by.   But how to break the deadlock is another question.   Just then,   the void in front of the main hall rippled slightly, and an unfamiliar figure appeared out of thin air, causing Zaiyang’s expression to shift slightly, a chilling aura instantly enveloping everything.   ”Who are you!”   …   Ten years.   Not a long time.   Shen Changqing left the Xuantian Dao Sect in the eighth year, heading directly to the Eastern Abyss Domain.   He wasn’t unfamiliar with this immortal domain.   The battle with the Yunlei Immortal Sect had shattered the entire Eastern Abyss Domain, leaving it shrouded in darkness. It was only because the Eastern Abyss Domain was part of the Nine Heavens Immortal Realm that it wasn’t easily destroyed.   Otherwise,   that single battle would have been enough to shatter the entire Eastern Abyss Domain.   At this moment…   Stepping back into the Eastern Abyss Domain, Shen Changqing felt little emotion.   Not long after,   a figure appeared out of thin air before him.   ”Fellow Daoist Shen, you’ve arrived!”   ”Fellow Daoist Ming,”   Shen Changqing nodded.   Ming Xin smiled, “All forces have already arrived. Now that Fellow Daoist Shen has arrived, everything is ready. Next, we should be able to annihilate that Demon King and completely quell the chaos and turmoil in this Immortal Domain!”   ”I wonder how many cultivators the Taiyi Holy Land has prepared to deal with the Eastern Abyss Domain?”   Shen Changqing asked.   Under his divine sense, the aura of the Eastern Abyss Domain was currently extremely mixed, containing the strange, corrupting power of demonic beasts, as well as the vital energy of cultivators. These various forces were intertwined, making it difficult to fully understand.   Furthermore, some powerful individuals were deliberately concealing their auras, making it even more obscure.   Mingxin said, “Currently, in the Eastern Abyss Region, including Fellow Daoist Shen’s Xuantian Dao Sect, there are thirteen forces, with thirty-five Immortal Emperor realm experts. As for   Half-Saint realm experts, including Fellow Daoist Shen, there are three.   The other two Half-Saints are newly promoted Half-Saints who attained enlightenment in the last great calamity. One is named Venerable Qingyao, one of the Supreme Elders of the Xuanji Immortal Sect.   The Xuanji Immortal Sect has a lineage dating back to ancient times, and it is rumored that a Saint resides there. However, the Xuanji Immortal Sect establishes its Daoist temple in the Chaos Realm and rarely travels in the Nine Heavens Immortal Realm, so few cultivators know its true strength.”   ”As for the other one, he calls himself the Star-Picking Sword Master. He is a rogue cultivator, and the Taiyi Holy Land paid a considerable price to obtain his presence!”   Mingxin only emphasized these two Half-Saints, not mentioning much about the other Immortal Emperor forces.   Clearly, in his eyes, Shen Changqing’s level had already surpassed the Immortal Emperor realm.   Only Half-Saints truly deserved his attention.   Therefore…   The targets Mingxin introduced were all beings who considered themselves to be on the same level as Shen Changqing.   ”Xuanji Immortal Sect—”   Shen Changqing searched his memories, trying to find records about the Xuanji Immortal Sect.   Unfortunately,   his memory was completely blank regarding the Xuanji Immortal Sect; he only learned of its existence now that Mingxin had mentioned it.   Shen Changqing wasn’t surprised by this.   The Upper Realm was vast, so vast that even the Nine Heavens Immortal Realm was insignificant compared to it.   Even among the numerous forces in the three thousand six hundred immortal states of the Nine Heavens Immortal Realm, Shen Changqing hadn’t truly understood much, let alone an ancient force that had established its dojo in the Chaos.   But from Mingxin’s words, Shen Changqing understood that the strength of this Xuanji Immortal Sect was far from simple.   After all, the fact that it seemed to have a Saint presiding over it was already a foundation that no ordinary force could possess.

“Our Taiyi Holy Land used to have a half-saint, but unfortunately, he perished at the hands of that evil beast in the previous battle.”

Mingxin said, a bitter smile on his face.

The loss of a half-saint

was a significant loss for the Taiyi Holy Land.

Having just suffered the Chaos War, which resulted in the loss of many powerful figures, the loss of another half-saint, while not crippling, was still considerable.

Afterwards,

Mingxin led Shen Changqing to the Taiyi Holy Land’s current headquarters,

a celestial palace .

Cultivators from all sides seemed to have received the news and were already there.

When the two arrived, all the cultivators turned their gazes towards them.

Most of their eyes were fixed on Shen Changqing.

They had clearly heard of him before.

Meanwhile   ,

Shen Changqing also observed the other cultivators.   Two of them caught his eye for a moment.   One of them had a beautiful face, giving off a unique sense of serene beauty. Her skin was as smooth and lustrous as flawless jade, and a flowing turquoise robe accentuated her ethereal气质.   When Shen Changqing met her gaze, he saw that her bright eyes were as calm as an ancient pool, yet seemed to reflect the stars.   Venerable Qingyao!   Although this was Shen Changqing’s first time seeing her, the thought had already crossed his mind.   Unsurprisingly,   this was the Supreme Elder of the Xuanji Immortal Sect that Mingxin had mentioned.   However,   Shen Changqing only glanced at her briefly before shifting his gaze to the other person.   This person had an unremarkable appearance, wore a cyan robe, and had indifferent eyes, as if nothing could arouse their interest.   But when Shen Changqing met his gaze, a flicker of emotion appeared in the former’s indifferent eyes, as if a hint of scrutiny and a barely perceptible fighting spirit had emerged.   The other person’s identity was obvious.   The Star-Picking Sword Master!   At this moment…   Mingxin spoke, breaking the silence: “This is Shen Changqing, the Sect Master of the Xuantian Dao Sect and the Xuantian Sword Master!”   ”This is Venerable Qingyao, the Supreme Elder of the Xuanji Immortal Sect, and this is Xiao Hanzhou, the Star-Picking Sword Master!”   ”Greetings, Sword Master Shen!”   ”Venerable Qingyao… Sword Master Xiao!” Xiao   Hanzhou and the other cultivators bowed, and Shen Changqing naturally returned the bow. After   a brief exchange of pleasantries, they were considered acquainted.   At this moment,   Xiao Hanzhou looked at Shen Changqing with burning eyes: “I have long heard of Sword Master Shen’s name. He single-handedly quelled the calamities of hundreds of Immortal Realms with his sword, and even once killed Lu Baiyi, a Fourth Tribulation Half-Saint. His strength is heaven-reaching.   Seeing him today, he is indeed extraordinary.   After this battle, I wonder if I will have the opportunity to experience Sword Master Shen’s swordsmanship!” Upon   hearing this, many cultivators’ expressions changed slightly.   These words were no longer just a simple exchange of pleasantries; they were a veiled invitation to battle.   If handled poorly, they might find themselves fighting before even being able to deal with the demon beast.   However, Shen Changqing showed no anger upon hearing this, his expression remaining calm.   ”Since Sword Master Xiao is willing, I will gladly oblige!”   ”Good, Sword Master Shen is straightforward!”   A faint smile appeared on Xiao Hanzhou’s indifferent face, as if the prospect of fighting Shen Changqing was a cause for celebration.   At this moment, Mingxin interrupted the others.   ”Now that Fellow Daoist Shen has arrived, there is no need for us to delay any longer. Although we have repelled the demon king’s several attacks on our defenses,   it remains a threat until it is dead.   Our immediate priority is to eliminate this demon king!”   As Mingxin’s words fell, the other cultivators’ expressions turned solemn.   They were all deeply wary of the demon king’s existence.   As Mingxin said, the Demon King of the Eastern Abyss Domain had attacked the defensive line more than once or twice. Although their side had repelled the Demon King each time, the cost was considerable.   Furthermore, the Demon Calamity had raged for years, affecting countless forces.   Most of the cultivators present harbored no goodwill towards the so-called Demon King or Demon Beast.   If they weren’t aware of the Demon King’s strength, the other cultivators would have already taken action and suppressed it, instead of waiting until now.   Therefore,   no one objected to Mingxin’s words. (End of Chapter)