The You Quan Blood Demon toyed with the two individuals, then arrogantly roared at Bai Mei Zhenren: "Bai Mei, your conduct is despicable and vile. To find two simian monkeys as scapegoats, and to teach such a group of disciples, blindly believing in your hypocritical mask of false benevolence!"
After speaking, the You Quan Blood Demon launched a powerful attack towards Bai Mei, intending to kill him.
Bai Mei possessed the Haotian Mirror, a spiritual artifact with not only formidable defense but also the ability to emit powerful light that could restrain opponents.
Bai Mei Zhenren used the Haotian Mirror to destroy the You Quan Blood Demon's attack, then addressed everyone on Mount Emei, declaring: "Heavenly Thunder Twin Swords, Seven Sons of the Clouds, and three hundred disciples of Qingcheng, follow me to the Coil-shaped Ancient Drum to vanquish demons!"
Bai Mei Zhenren then engaged in a fierce battle with the You Quan Blood Demon. Meanwhile, Zhou Yan turned to Dan Chenzi and Xuan Tianzong, remarking, "You two aren't doing it right. You need to be like me."
Zhou Yan's sudden appearance greatly surprised them. Dan Chenzi exclaimed, "I've seen you before. You're also a disciple of Emei."
"Let me help you," Zhou Yan said, forming a sword with his hand. "Sword, come!"
*Clang!*
A heaven-shattering sword energy erupted from Zhou Yan's hand. Its sharp and terrifying power shocked both of them, making them feel an immense might.
*Whoosh!*
The flying sword shot forth like light, swiftly heading towards the inner demons of the two.
*Puff! Puff!*
Their inner demons were thus slain by Zhou Yan, leaving Dan Chenzi and Xuan Tianzong dumbfounded. They never expected Zhou Yan to be so powerful.
Subsequently, Bai Mei Zhenren immobilized the You Quan Blood Demon and called out for Dan Chenzi and Xuan Tianzong to help in its killing.
Dan Chenzi soared into the sky, and the Heavenly Dragon Slash behind him unleashed countless flying knives towards the You Quan Blood Demon. However, the You Quan Blood Demon was cunning, transforming into essence blood and clinging to the flying knives to escape.
They pursued relentlessly, entering a mountain where the You Quan Blood Demon, using the might of the Sky Strike and Thunder Flame swords, opened the Blood Pool and entered to absorb power and grow stronger.
Bai Mei Zhenren sent people into the Blood Pool to kill the You Quan Blood Demon. Dan Chenzi and Xuan Tianzong flew in, intending to defeat it. Zhou Yan knew they would fail.
As expected, they failed. It was only by sacrificing the Haotian Mirror that Bai Mei Zhenren managed to rescue Dan Chenzi and Xuan Tianzong.
Next, the group arrived at Mount Wutai and discovered the spiritual energy was depleted, with one of the nine spirit flowers already withered. Bai Mei Zhenren intended to use the Heavenly Thunder Twin Swords against the You Quan Blood Demon.
The combined power of the twin swords was boundless. Li Yingqi was the master of the purple sword, and Chang Kong Wuji was the master of the green sword. However, during their fusion, their minds wavered. Both the green sword and Chang Kong Wuji were destroyed, and Li Yingqi was also wounded.
Chang Kong Wuji's nascent soul was then reshaped by Bai Mei's true energy, forming another physical body, Lian Xing.
To prevent the annihilation of his sect, Bai Mei Zhenren decided to appoint Xuan Tianzong as the sect leader of Emei. He himself wished to ascend to seek the "cosmic power" within the "Three Yuan Unity" to eliminate the You Quan Blood Demon.
The three Yuan powers comprised three types of energy: mental power, cosmic power, and rebirth power.
Zhou Yan's objective was to keep Bai Mei Zhenren from leaving. He stepped out and declared, "You need not depart. I have already mastered cosmic power."
"You are Zhou Yan, and also an Emei disciple. To appear here, and for me to be unable to see through you..." Bai Mei Zhenren was greatly astonished.
"I came to Emei to help you eradicate the You Quan Blood Demon. You possess the South Bright Li Fire and have mastered mental power. I have cosmic power, and the rebirth power resides within Xuan Tianzong."
After Zhou Yan spoke, an energy erupted from him that greatly shocked Bai Mei Zhenren. He then said, "You have indeed mastered the power of the cosmos."
"Your mental power is weak. If you wish to deceive the You Quan Blood Demon, then go into seclusion. From now on, Emei will be mine. I will lead Emei to destroy the You Quan Blood Demon," Zhou Yan stated.
"Very well," Bai Mei Zhenren nodded. He could sense that Zhou Yan's strength far surpassed his own and was confident in Zhou Yan's ability to eliminate the You Quan Blood Demon.
Xuan Tianzong inquired, "But what exactly is rebirth power? I have no clue."
"You will find it. It's simply not the right time. You must comprehend it yourself," Zhou Yan replied.
As Xuan Tianzong began to take over Emei, the You Quan Blood Demon's power continued to grow. Dan Chenzi, who was guarding outside, was also deceived by the Scarlet Corpse Divine Lord, fell into demonic possession, and descended into the demon realm.
Meanwhile, Xuan Tianzong was comprehending his own rebirth power, and Lian Xing had also awakened and was being hung on Sword Mountain by Li Yingqi.
Dan Chenzi, now possessed, attacked Emei, intending to wreak havoc. However, at this moment, Zhou Yan appeared and directly restrained the possessed Dan Chenzi.
"Who are you, to possess such power?" Dan Chenzi asked in terror.
"A mere petty demon. Come out," Zhou Yan beckoned with one hand, capturing the Scarlet Corpse Divine Lord who had invaded Dan Chenzi's mind. Dan Chenzi finally returned to his normal self.
"Thank you for saving me," Dan Chenzi quickly expressed his gratitude to Zhou Yan.
"Save me," the Scarlet Corpse Divine Lord also pleaded with Dan Chenzi.
"Demonic creature, I will kill you for making me fall into possession!" Dan Chenzi moved to strike down the Scarlet Corpse Divine Lord, but Zhou Yan said, "Don't worry, I will purge her demonic nature, and she will no longer harm you."
Zhou Yan circulated his spiritual energy, and his immense power completely removed the demonic nature from the Scarlet Corpse Divine Lord's body. He then said, "Scarlet Corpse, I have now completely eradicated your demonic nature. I spare your life, and you must not commit evil henceforth."
"Yes, Scarlet Corpse thanks you for sparing my life," the Scarlet Corpse quickly expressed her gratitude.
Zhou Yan smiled, then said to Dan Chenzi, "Dan Chenzi, this tribulation was destined for you. You were supposed to perish with her, but I do not wish for either of you to die. I shall bestow upon you a great fortune."
With that, Zhou Yan once again circulated his great divine abilities, transforming the Scarlet Corpse's body to normal human size and significantly increasing her strength.
The Scarlet Corpse once again said, "Thank you, benefactor. Scarlet Corpse knows not how to repay your kindness."
"Simply serve me from now on," Zhou Yan instructed.
"Then am I considered one of Emei now?" the Scarlet Corpse eagerly asked.
"How can a spirit from the demon realm join Emei!" Dan Chenzi quickly interjected.
"I am the sect leader of Emei now, and I agree," Zhou Yan declared.
Dan Chenzi wanted to say something but remained silent, though he was somewhat pleased inwardly.
"See? I am now a member of Emei, as the sect leader has agreed," the Scarlet Corpse said happily, able to be with Dan Chenzi legitimately.
Afterward, Dan Chenzi asked, "Sect leader, the You Quan Blood Demon is about to revive. What shall we do?"
"A mere You Quan Blood Demon. Let him revive. I can suppress him with a single finger. You need not concern yourself with it," Zhou Yan stated confidently.
"Yes!" Seeing Zhou Yan's immense confidence, Dan Chenzi spoke no further. He could sense that Zhou Yan was indeed incredibly powerful.