Although the ending was somewhat anticlimactic, the confrontation between Dao Sect and Yuan Gate, and the standoff between the Eastern Xuan Region's alliance of super sects and the Demon Prison, still swept through the Eastern Xuan Region like a storm, centered on the Otherworldly Demon Domain.
It even spread beyond the Eastern Xuan Region to places like the Northern Xuan Region and the Southern Xuan Region, and even crossed the natural barrier to the Western Xuan Region, passing over the vast ocean to the Chaotic Demon Sea and the Demon Territory.
However, these events did not affect the people of Dao Sect.
Yuan Gate was no longer a threat, and Dao Sect's target was no longer the completely impotent Yuan Gate, but the Demon Prison behind it, which had already revealed its tracks.
Although the Demon Prison's conspiracy had failed this time, and Dao Sect and the Eastern Xuan Region had not suffered any losses, the Demon Prison had also suffered no losses. In fact, they had even figured out Dao Sect's details.
Even though Yuan Gate had been completely exposed and had paid a considerable price, for the Demon Prison, it was obviously very worthwhile to exchange such a small price for Dao Sect's information.
On the contrary, Dao Sect had exposed a lot this time. Not only had Lin Xuan's details been figured out by the Demon Prison, but several trump cards, the Ancestral Stone, the Great Desolate Tablet, the Darkness Holy Scythe, the Primordial Banner, the Darkness Ancestor Symbol, the Devouring Ancestor Symbol, the Space Ancestor Symbol, and the Ice Ancestor Symbol, had all been discovered by the Demon Prison. Not only that, but Ying Huanhuan's identity and Ling Qingzhu's details had also been figured out.
It could be said that for a period of time from now on, it would not be appropriate for Ying Huanhuan and Ling Qingzhu to leave Dao Sect. Perhaps the Demon Prison had already secretly sent people to monitor Dao Sect, or even infiltrated the Dao Sect Ancestral Home.
If Ying Huanhuan and Ling Qingzhu left the Dao Sect Ancestral Home, the Demon Prison would likely send King Hall-level experts to intercept and kill them.
And once the Demon Prison made a move, it would definitely be fully prepared, directly suppressing and killing them on the spot with thunderous means.
Therefore, at this moment, on Dao Peak, Ying Huanhuan was looking at Lin Xuan with a dissatisfied but helpless expression, her eyes filled with a bit of pitifulness. However, Lin Xuan did not waver in the slightest.
"You can cultivate on Dao Peak with Miss Ling. The Sect Leader has already ordered that all other disciples and elders are forbidden from approaching Dao Peak."
In order to ensure the safety of Ying Huanhuan and Ling Qingzhu, only those experts above the Revolving Wheel Realm could approach Dao Peak. As for the others, only Ying Xiaoxiao and Lin Qingtan could approach, one with the Divine Beast Bloodline Inheritance of Fu Zhu, and the other wielding the Darkness Holy Scythe, making it absolutely impossible for them to be secretly eroded by Otherworldly Demons.
"But I also want to go to the Great Yan Dynasty to see, and Senior Sister Ling definitely wants to go to the Great Yan Dynasty again, right?"
Ying Huanhuan knew that it was impossible for her to go alone, so she set her sights on Ling Qingzhu, wanting Ling Qingzhu to go with her.
Ling Qingzhu, who had been standing aside and unwilling to participate, was a little moved when she heard this. Although she didn't speak, her bright eyes also fell on Lin Xuan.
"This return to Great Yan is extremely dangerous. You can stay on Dao Peak to cultivate. Especially you."
Lin Xuan frowned slightly and refused without thinking. While speaking, he looked at Ying Huanhuan with a bit of incomprehension. He clearly noticed that Ying Huanhuan's strength had been increasing slowly recently, as if it had been deliberately suppressed.
Ying Huanhuan's Dai Eyebrows furrowed slightly. After glancing at Lin Xuan, her eyes rolled slightly, and she quickly retorted.
"Where is the Great Yan Dynasty dangerous? Besides, where isn't dangerous for Senior Sister Ling and me? When you all go to Great Yan, leaving Senior Sister Ling and me in Dao Sect, what if the Demon Prison gets the news and forcefully attacks Dao Region?"
"What Junior Sister says is not without reason. The top experts of the Eastern Xuan Region will all return to Great Yan with you. In comparison, returning to Great Yan with you is indeed safer than staying in Dao Sect."
After withdrawing her gaze from Ying Huanhuan, Ling Qingzhu pursed her lips lightly, and a hint of red flashed across her complex face. Although it quickly disappeared, it was still discovered by Ying Huanhuan.
However, Ying Huanhuan didn't have the mind to think about these things at this time, and instead quickly asked.
"You promised Yan that you would protect me. What if something happens to me in Dao Sect? As for danger, I believe you can definitely protect me."
Lin Xuan hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded lightly. Although his intuition told him that there was a problem with what Ying Huanhuan and Ling Qingzhu said, he couldn't think of any words to refute it for a while.
"Alright, but you two must remember to prioritize your own safety."
"Yes, yes, we'll listen to you."
Ying Huanhuan nodded quickly in response. Ling Qingzhu, who was being pulled by the side, also nodded slightly under Ying Huanhuan's urging.
Dao Sect, Main Hall.
"Whoosh! Whoosh!"
Two streaks of light descended from the sky, revealing the figures of Ying Huanhuan and Ling Qingzhu. Immediately afterward, a spatial fluctuation spread out, and Lin Xuan, clad in white, stepped out from the void.
Inside the main hall, the group of Revolving Wheel Realm and Reincarnation Realm experts couldn't help but furrow their brows at this scene, looking at Lin Xuan in puzzlement.
"After we leave, the Dao Sect will be internally weakened. I was worried about their safety, so I took it upon myself to allow them to come along."
Lin Xuan explained softly, not mentioning that it was Ying Huanhuan and Ling Qingzhu's request. As he spoke, Lin Xuan's gaze also landed on Lin Dong, Little Marten, and Little Flame, who hadn't left yet, and he nodded slightly.
Bo Xuan and the others glanced at Ying Huanhuan and Ling Qingzhu for a moment before saying anything. It was fine for them to come along; this trip to the Great Yan Dynasty wasn't too dangerous, after all.
They had already made thorough preparations before leaving, but they were just worried about unexpected events. Bringing them along wouldn't have much impact, and they could take care of them if necessary.
After retracting his gaze, Bo Xuan looked at Lin Qingtan, who was full of reluctance, and couldn't help but exhale from his nose, opening his mouth with a rather helpless expression.
"Lin Dong, you have your own means of self-preservation, and with this Sky Demon Marten protecting you, your safety is basically guaranteed. Of course, if possible, you can also seek out Flame God Hall Master Mo Luo. He and your teacher, Azure Dragon King, are close friends. Even without the Ancestral Stone spirit's sake, he will protect you."
"Thank you for your guidance, Senior Bo Xuan!"
Lin Dong cupped his fists towards Bo Xuan. Then, looking at the increasingly stable and larger spatial teleportation array to the side, he once again cupped his fists towards Lin Xuan, Ying Xuanzi, and the others.
"Young Clan Leader, Sect Leader, everyone, Lin Dong takes his leave."
"Mm, be careful!"
Ying Xuanzi said with concern, not saying much else. Little Marten, who possessed the Space Ancestor Symbol, had received Zhou Tong's guidance for a year, and coupled with his own talent, his control over the Space Ancestor Symbol was already terrifying. Below the Reincarnation Realm, he could completely bring Lin Dong and Little Flame to retreat safely.
"Swoosh!"
"Be careful of the Demon Prison!"
A streak of light flew out from Lin Xuan's hand, and Lin Dong reached out and grabbed it. Looking at the small sword in his hand, Lin Dong nodded solemnly and replied.
"I will."
Possessing the Ancestral Stone and the Ancestor Symbol, Lin Dong naturally knew how much the Demon Prison wanted him dead. It could be said that he was now barely in the top ten on the Demon Prison's kill list, but only tenth.
As for the first nine, the Ancient Eight Rulers occupied seven spots, and the remaining two were Miss Ling, who was ranked ninth but was on par with the Eight Rulers, and the Supreme Induction Sutra, the only two people who had truly cultivated it from ancient times to the present.
The first one didn't need to be said; a ruthless character that even the Heavenly King Hall was extremely wary of.
Saying this, Lin Dong no longer hesitated. After Little Marten completely stabilized the formation, he took Little Marten and Little Flame and directly stepped into the spatial teleportation array. When they stepped out again, it should be in another region they were unfamiliar with—the Chaotic Demon Sea!
"Let's go, we should set off too."
Lin Xuan was about to step into another teleportation array. This spatial teleportation array was much simpler than Lin Dong's. After all, that one crossed Xuan Regions, while this one was only for quickly reaching the Great Yan Dynasty.
After all, so many people, especially so many experts above the Revolving Wheel Realm, leaving the Dao Sect so openly would easily be noticed by the Yuan Gate, no, it would definitely be noticed by the Yuan Gate and the Demon Prison.
Therefore, for the sake of safety, a spatial array was naturally the best choice. Even if the Demon Prison had secretly made arrangements and detected the spatial array's fluctuations, they wouldn't be able to determine their whereabouts in a short time. Especially since they were departing one after another with Lin Dong, it could also confuse the enemy.
However, Lin Xuan had just taken a step when Bo Xuan grabbed him. Lin Xuan looked up and saw Bo Xuan handing over an Ancient Tablet.
"The Great Desolate Tablet, it's better for you to manage it."
Lin Xuan paused but didn't take it. Instead, he shook his head slightly and refused.
"No need, the Great Desolate Tablet and the Primordial Banner should be held by the two Grand Elders. I'll focus on attacking!"
For some reason, Bo Xuan heard an indescribable bloody aura from the last three words. He looked up at Lin Xuan, who had a firm gaze, and silently handed the Great Desolate Ancient Tablet in his hand to a Grand Elder beside him.
As for the Primordial Banner, although it was said to belong to the Primordial Hall Master, during this period, a Reincarnation Realm Grand Elder had already been constantly familiarizing himself with, adapting to, and controlling the Primordial Banner.
After all, reaching the level of these ancient divine objects, the Revolving Wheel Realm could only barely exert some power. If they wanted to truly display the peerless elegance of the divine object, it had to be the Reincarnation Realm!
As for Bo Xuan, he was an exception. First, he was already close to the Reincarnation Realm. Second, he also had the Darkness Ancestor Symbol in his hand. Using the Darkness Ancestor Symbol with the Darkness Holy Scythe, the power could be even greater.
Especially since this time's opponent was the King Hall of the Demon Prison, it was natural to ensure the maximization of combat power to ensure that nothing went wrong. Otherwise, if a King Hall escaped, it would be a huge disaster.
"Let's go!"
Lin Xuan took the lead and stepped into the space teleportation formation. Behind him, Ying Huanhuan and Ling Qingzhu, whether one pulled the other or they were in sync, stepped into it together.
After that, Bo Xuan and the two Grand Elders of the Darkness Hall stepped into the formation with Lin Qingtan, followed by Ying Xuanzi, the Primordial Hall Master, the Taiqing Palace Master, and several other Sect Leaders of the Eastern Xuan Region's super sects.
This time, the Exorcism alliance of the Eastern Xuan Region could be said to have been dispatched in full force. Except for the Revolving Wheel Realm experts of the Darkness Hall who were left to guard, all the experts above the Revolving Wheel Realm were dispatched.
Great Yan Dynasty, Great Desolate Province.
A certain space suddenly began to fluctuate. Immediately afterward, the space was suddenly torn apart, and then Lin Xuan, dressed in white, stepped out of the space.
"Hmm?"
Lin Xuan, who stepped out of the space, was stunned. Feeling the familiar aura, his eyes also carried a bit of trance as he looked out into the distance.
With Lin Xuan's current strength in the Revolving Wheel Realm, he could clearly 'see' that in the distant horizon, there was vaguely an ancient and vast Ancient Tablet, towering over that vast wilderness.
In Lin Xuan's perception, there were countless dense auras in that vast ancient plain, as if they had forgotten the danger inside the last time the Great Desolate Ancient Tablet was opened.
Yes, in the blink of an eye, it was time for the Great Desolate Ancient Tablet to open again in three years.
Far away, 'looking' at the familiar scene, Lin Xuan's expression was also a little dazed. It seemed that his thoughts had once again returned to the time when he first set foot on this ancient plain.
"Great Desolate Ancient Plain!"
Ying Huanhuan and Ling Qingzhu, who followed Lin Xuan and appeared in this strange world, heard Lin Xuan's muttering, and a strange color flashed in their eyes. They rarely saw Lin Xuan with such an abnormal expression.
"It seems that something happened in this Great Desolate Ancient Plain!"
Ling Qingzhu and Ying Huanhuan thought at the same time. However, compared to Ying Huanhuan, Ling Qingzhu had a bit more familiarity. She vaguely seemed to have heard of this name.
"I didn't expect to be back so soon!"
Bo Xuan, who stepped out of the space, felt the familiar wave in the distance and subconsciously sighed. At the same time, his eyes could not help but turn to look at Lin Xuan.
"Teacher, have you been here before?"
Lin Qingtan couldn't help but ask. She didn't remember that her teacher had been here before. Bo Xuan couldn't help but chuckle when he heard this, remembering the scene of scaring Lin Dong when they first met.
"Hehe, of course, I've been here. Speaking of which, I first met that kid Lin Dong in the Great Desolate Province."
Of course, Bo Xuan would not mention those things, otherwise, his precious disciple would definitely nag again.
"I'll go buy a pot of good wine."
Lin Xuan said softly. Then, he directly fell towards a city below. Ling Qingzhu and Ying Huanhuan saw this and quickly followed. Ying Xuanzi couldn't help but shake his head and sighed helplessly.
"Everyone, let's go and take a look together."
"Haha, alright, I didn't expect the Sword Saint to be such a sentimental person, actually liking wine!"
And so, a group of top powerhouses, any one of whom could make the entire Eastern Xuan Region tremble with a stomp of their feet, arrived in such an inconspicuous small city within the Great Desolate Province.