"Rumble!!!"
A terrifying aura descended upon the scene in an instant.
Ancient, dreadful, mysterious!
It was an aura that did not belong to contemporary cultivators!
It was clear that Chen Jiuyang had angered the old pigs and dogs of the Five Great Sacred Lands.
Zhu Yanyan and Zhu Zhaoming were instantly stunned by this oppressive force.
Back when Chen Jiuyang was in the Earth Realm, he almost fainted when facing an ancestor through an Eternal Calamity Sacred Artifact.
But fortunately, Chen Jiuyang had anticipated this.
The figure of Patriarch 'Wumian' immediately appeared, tearing through space, taking Chen Jiuyang, Zhu Yanyan, and Zhu Zhaoming away.
The moment Chen Jiuyang stepped into the void, he saw an old man in purple and gold robes, his eyes filled with killing intent:
"Brat, you ruined our grand plan, you will surely die! Go back and prepare your coffin!"
Chen Jiuyang left a parting remark: "If you have the guts, then break into the Sacred Sect and kill me."
He did not believe that these old pigs and dogs, who did not belong to this era, would dare to linger in the mortal world to the point of attacking the demonic path.
These cowardly old pigs and dogs only cared about ascending to the immortal realm for eternal life.
Upon returning to the True Demon Sect, Chen Jiuyang immediately took out his phone and made a call:
"How is it, were the Zhu family members safely taken away?"
The voice on the other end was his guard captain, 'Bie Huan': "Sect Master, you've really given me a good task."
"Just as I knocked out the Zhu family members and loaded them into the car, an old monster from the pseudo-dao appeared in Fengcheng. Fortunately, I had a few minutes, otherwise, I would have been exposed."
"I had already foreseen this situation, so I prepared a phone for you in advance."
Chen Jiuyang said, "Safely bring them back to the Sacred Sect."
After speaking, Chen Jiuyang hung up the phone.
In Fengcheng, 'Bie Huan' trembled, sitting on an ordinary bus.
Those with great destiny are either loyal to their feelings or their principles.
Chen Jiuyang stood before the Sect Master's Hall, his gaze deep.
The Underworld Book of Life and Death, the Five Great Pseudo-Dao can seek it, why can't he? There is no such reason in the world.
He spoke, "This is the new disciple I have taken in, ranked as a Holy Son. Arrange the corresponding treatment and resources."
He pointed at the unconscious Zhu Zhaoming.
"Place the two in the same hall."
He then pointed at Zhu Yanyan.
"Yes, Sect Master!"
The guards standing at the entrance were Chen Jiuyang's former subordinates from Fengcheng, the Forty-Eight Marquises of Fengcheng. They had already reached the Earth Realm in that un-resurrected era, and by today's standards, they were considered to have excellent aptitude.
As for Chen Jiuyang's former master, Marquis Feng Han, he was currently living in the Han clan's territory.
"Huh, Sect Master, your disciple is Zhu Zhaoming..." this guard said with some surprise.
Chen Jiuyang replied, "Fate."
The guard asked no further questions and led his men away.
Now, Chen Jiuyang was the Sect Master of the True Demon Sect, managing four hundred thousand people. He had never treated them poorly in terms of resources or favors, and they were all grateful and had been doing their jobs diligently.
Chen Jiuyang also felt at ease with them handling matters.
The True Demon Sect had a total of four hundred thousand people, with fifty-four lineages of demonic families. Not everyone was willing to follow him wholeheartedly.
In the perception of most demonic families, their Sect Master would at most serve for a few hundred years. The demonic path had rules, a Sect Master, regardless of cultivation, could only serve for a maximum of five hundred years.
Flowing Sect Masters, iron-clad families.
Perhaps in the future, the demonic path would have one hundred and nine lineages.
Under such circumstances, these families, due to the generational inheritance of the demonic path and various interests, would obey most of his orders, but not necessarily wholeheartedly.
The lifespan of a true disciple in the Nascent Soul stage alone exceeded five hundred years.
But for now, the True Demon Sect was still his absolute domain.
Subsequently, the True Demon Sect was shaken by the news that the Sect Master had taken in a disciple and immediately appointed him as the Holy Son!
While the True Demon Sect appeared calm on the surface, undercurrents surged beneath.
...
The next day.
Suzhou.
Amidst the bustling city with its endless traffic and towering buildings.
Ye Tiannan and Wang Jiegua, disguised, entered a casino.
Chen Jiuyang, dressed in a suit, was sitting at a table playing cards, specifically Texas Hold'em.
Ye Tiannan brought Wang Jiegua to sit down, saying with a complex expression, "You really know how to pick a place."
Wang Jiegua's expression was calm, but her heart was shaken. Her man was secretly meeting the leader of the enemy of the Five Great Sacred Lands, the Sect Master of the True Demon Sect, at this critical juncture!
If the news got out, they would undoubtedly be dealt with by the Immortal Alliance's Punishment Hall.
Chen Jiuyang smiled slightly, "This place is run by mortals from the sect. There are no outsiders, so it's quite reliable."
One difference between the demonic path and the Five Great Sacred Lands was that once one entered the Demonic City, a soul lamp would be left by outer disciples. If they betrayed, they could be found through the soul lamp. However, the Five Great Sacred Lands did not have such means, as they considered themselves righteous sacred lands and disdained to do such things.
"Hongming is also playing here."
Not far away, Yan Hongming waved at him.
Ye Tiannan nodded in acknowledgment, his face showing a more helpless expression. It was indeed improper for the dignified son of the Yan Emperor to come to such a casino to play.
Ye Tiannan took out a jade slip and casually tossed it in front of Chen Jiuyang, saying, "This is the essence and core of swordmanship that you requested."
"Thank you." Chen Jiuyang accepted it. "We should have met long ago, but there were always matters that delayed it until now."
Ye Tiannan looked at him and said, "You truly have the leisure to meet me here instead of staying at the True Demon Sect."
Early this morning, the Immortal Alliance officially announced the declaration of war against the demonic path, and the demonic path also officially responded to the Immortal Alliance's declaration of war.
Thus, the great battle between the righteous and demonic paths of this era officially began!
This was destined to be a battle that would lead to rivers of blood and countless casualties, and it would not end in a short period.
The two of them, one the Sect Master of the True Demon Sect, the other an elder of the Immortal Alliance, were mortal enemies by stance, yet they sat at the same table.
Chen Jiuyang looked at them and said, "This is also a good opportunity for you to break away from the Immortal Alliance. When I ascend to the Imperial Path, I will march upon the Five Great Sacred Lands to avenge past grievances."
"In this era, the Five Great Sacred Lands have become extremely corrupt. Without the harassment of the demon race, they have long degenerated into mere pigs and dogs seeking only longevity. Not only will I take action, but the Yan Emperor will also take action."
Ye Tiannan and Wang Jiegua's pupils contracted violently. The Yan Emperor would also take action against the Five Great Sacred Lands.
This could only mean one thing: the world had long suffered under the Five Great Sacred Lands!
Ye Tiannan also realized, "So, this is why Hongming disappeared and stayed with you?"
The dignified son of the Yan Emperor, the former King of Northern Yan, with his noble status, suddenly disappeared without a trace.
Chen Jiuyang replied, "Yes and no. I don't know the Yan Emperor's arrangements."
Chen Jiuyang looked at Wang Jiegua, "You are Rouyu's senior sister, and she is my woman. Now that the war between the righteous and demonic paths has begun, when you are ready to evacuate, please take her with you."
Wang Jiegua's heart trembled again. She never expected that Qin Rouyu was Chen Jiuyang's woman!
Oh, this...
It was normal for the Five Great Sacred Lands not to have investigated this far. Back then, they had simply made a phone call to Chen Jiuyang, telling him to stop searching for Qin Rouyu, and then they took Qin Rouyu away.