It seemed that notifying 'Yi Quan', the ancestor of the Wu Shang lineage, was indeed the better solution.
It appeared that the people of the Wu Shang lineage were not as difficult to approach as imagined, though it was a bit strange.
However, nothing done by those in the demonic path was ever considered strange.
Having resolved this matter, Chen Jiuyang continued his journey towards Longhu Mountain, to settle this personal grievance.
"Sect Master, wait for this subordinate."
With a single step, Chen Jiuyang's figure blurred, soaring a hundred meters ahead.
Yang Zijian was still sorting through the spoils of war Chen Jiuyang had bestowed upon him. Seeing Chen Jiuyang depart, Yang Zijian immediately used a technique to conceal the corpses, planning to return later for further scavenging.
Spoils of war were not always available, but the opportunity to cling to the Sect Master's coattails and change his destiny was perhaps a once-in-a-lifetime chance!
Knowing what was more important, Yang Zijian, having lived two lives, was naturally able to distinguish.
With a divine ability like the 'Wang Shen Yan' (Gazing God's Eye), how could he be content to stop at the Nascent Soul stage in this life?
Chen Jiuyang flew slowly in the sky and said indifferently, "This seat is going to Longhu Mountain. You, a mere Nascent Soul cultivator, dare to follow? Are you not afraid of perishing?"
Yang Zijian chuckled and replied, "Sect Master, you jest. We cultivators of the Sacred Dao do not fear death; we only fear not being able to advance further."
Chen Jiuyang heard this and chuckled lightly, "Your disposition is not bad. This seat permits it. You may accompany me."
"Many thanks for the Sect Master's grace," Yang Zijian said, overjoyed.
Among the hundreds of thousands within the sect, he had been in the True Demon Sect for several years but had never heard of the Sect Master showing favor to anyone. Even the Sect Master's personal guards rarely accompanied him.
Rumor had it throughout the sect that this peerless prodigy Sect Master was difficult to get along with, but it seemed the rumors were not entirely true.
Two streaks of light headed towards the Daoist Longhu Mountain.
Meanwhile, the entirety of the Daoist Longhu Mountain was already on high alert, having set up the 'Tian Luo Di Wang' (Heavenly Net Earthly Net) formation, awaiting the demon Chen Jiuyang to fall into their trap and then be annihilated.
Taoists holding talismans were everywhere.
Suddenly, a bell chimed from the summit of Longhu Mountain. Everyone's bodies trembled slightly, their eyes opened, revealing solemn expressions:
"They are here!"
Looking out into the distance.
A sky-obscuring demonic energy was encroaching upon the Daoist Longhu Mountain.
Since this individual had stepped into the Imperial realm, he was truly formidable. Traveling alone, he possessed the aura of a demonic army.
Just the demonic energy emanating from him sent chills down one's spine.
"Today, this seat ascends Longhu Mountain to take only the life of the Celestial Master 'Fa Qian'. Other unrelated individuals should not get involved in this matter, lest you lose your lives."
A Taoist disciple of 'Fa Qian' hovered in the air, with lightning entwined around him, and declared loudly, "Demon of Qianyang, righteousness and demonic paths have been irreconcilable since ancient times. Our Daoist Longhu Mountain has always been a member of the righteous path. How can we be swayed by your demonic words when we are united?"
Demonic energy billowed, and seven dragon shadows coiled around Chen Jiuyang within the demonic mist.
Chen Jiuyang revealed himself, calmly looking at the Taoists below Longhu Mountain, and let out a soft "Oh," asking, "Then this seat is curious, how am I a demon?"
"What have I done to be called a demon by them?"
"You, Demon of Qianyang, stirred up a war between righteousness and demonic paths, causing widespread suffering and chaos, killing cultivators of the Immortal Alliance. Are these not the sins of a demon?"
"If that is the case, then all these sins are attributed to this seat?" Chen Jiuyang asked indifferently.
The Taoist of Longhu Mountain, entwined with lightning, looked solemn and proclaimed righteously:
"Naturally!"
"A tedious answer..." Chen Jiuyang looked at him as if he were a dead man and said,
"Since I began cultivating martial arts, I have never wantonly killed the innocent or bullied others with my power. How is it that in their eyes, I am an unforgivable demon?"
"Truly... hypocritical to the point of nausea."
"Let me tell you some news. The Five Great Sacred Lands have colluded with the demon race, acting as traitors. My subordinate stumbled upon this. In the eyes of those people, what are the Five Great Sacred Lands?"
Having spoken, Chen Jiuyang had Yang Zijian produce a 'Liu Ying Zhu' (Spirit Projection Pearl) and play the events that had just transpired.
The entire Longhu Mountain was in an uproar.
The animosity between humans and demons was ingrained in their bloodline inheritance. Now, the Five Great Sacred Lands were colluding with the demon race. This... the world was truly about to descend into chaos.
"Silence!" The Taoist of Longhu Mountain, entwined with lightning, shouted loudly, "Demonic words to confuse the masses!"
"The words of this demon cannot be trusted. All disciples, unite and control the formation, guarding against the demon's schemes."
With that, he chanted a calming spell, immediately bringing peace to the entire Longhu Mountain.
"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!!!"
Thousands of golden talismans woven into a grand formation appeared throughout the Daoist Longhu Mountain, its appearance majestic and awe-inspiring.
"This formation is indeed worthy of the long-standing reputation of Longhu Mountain. Its fame is matched by its substance..." Chen Jiuyang nodded slowly, offering his appraisal.
Such a talisman formation could only be researched by supreme powers.
Seeing their resolve, Chen Jiuyang sighed, "'Fa Qian', you are truly nauseating. As the esteemed Celestial Master of Longhu Mountain, you lack the courage to face the consequences. You are dragging your disciples down with you to their demise for your own karma."
The current Celestial Master of Longhu Mountain, 'Fa Qian', had a solemn expression as he operated the center of the formation and spoke, "Elders and disciples, follow me, and together we shall slay the demon here, bringing clarity back to the world!"
Chen Jiuyang extended his arm, condensing a great bow in his hand, his eyes revealing a cold glint, "You refuse to see reason. Though this grand formation is quite impressive..."
"Ultimately, your strength is too weak. How can you withstand this seat?"
"You are merely accompanying 'Fa Qian' in his demise."
The great bow was drawn taut like a full moon, emitting celestial light that intertwined with the demonic energy.
"Tian Yi Si Xiang Jian (Heaven's Will Four Symbols Arrow)!"
"Chun Sheng (Spring Birth)!"
"Xia Lao (Summer Old)!"
"Qiu Bing (Autumn Sickness)!"
"Dong Si (Winter Death)!"
"Ba Ji Jian Zhen (Eight Extremes Arrow Formation)!"
The great bow condensed arrows that shot skyward and erupted, followed by spring winds, winds fanning flames, flames scorching qi, and the descent of winter. The eight interwoven phenomena of the arrow formation, carrying Chen Jiuyang's domineering and unparalleled martial will, descended majestically!
"Rumble, rumble!!!"
The sky was obscured, and suddenly enveloped Longhu Mountain. Thunder, rain bursts, severe winter, scorching heat, spiritual energy, and vital energy raged, burning and evaporating.
"This Demon of Qianyang is indeed the most astonishing prodigy of the demonic path in ten thousand years. To develop the path of the arrow to such a degree... no one in the world can match him!"
'Fa Qian's' expression darkened as he controlled the grand formation to meet the attack.
Golden light erupted, countering Chen Jiuyang's arrow formation.
"Hiss!"
It was the first time Yang Zijian had witnessed Chen Jiuyang unleash the 'Tian Yi Si Xiang Jian Zhen'. His scalp tingled, and he was stunned by the scene before him.
The might of one man, unleashing an arrow formation, trapping an entire major sect!
Such power, such divine might!
The combat strength of a supreme being was terrifying!
However, Chen Jiuyang was not finished. His personal martial will suddenly spanned heaven and earth. Celestial light intertwined to form Chen Jiuyang's image. He drew his saber!
A saber's light, cold for nine hundred miles!!!
He slashed down!