144. Back Again

The Bull Demon King let out a sinister laugh, “But I have a condition!”

“Speak!”

Chen Xuan's indifferent gaze fell upon the Bull Demon King, his Tetanus Blade shimmering faintly in his hand.

The Bull Demon King pointed at Ying Huanhuan and said, “Kill her, and I’ll tell you everything!”

He had heard rumors of Chen Xuan's overwhelming strength. Though he had prepared measures against him, why waste effort if he could achieve his goal with ease?

“Brother, don’t trust the words of a demon so easily!”

Hearing this, Mo Luo gasped sharply.

Cursed demons!


Such a cunning ploy to sow discord, incite infighting, and shatter their unity!

Now, the question was: would Chen Xuan agree?

“You fool! Do you think you have the right to speak here? Step aside!”

The Bull Demon King snorted coldly, unleashing a beam of demonic energy toward the injured Mo Luo.

Just as it seemed Mo Luo was about to be struck, Chen Xuan effortlessly swatted the beam away with a single hand.

“Th-thank you,” Mo Luo stammered in shock.
Even he had sensed the lethal power in that attack, but Chen Xuan nullified it with ease.


The difference in their strength was insurmountable.


Could Chen Xuan truly be the key to turning the tide?

Chen Xuan fixed his cold gaze on the Bull Demon King. “Speak, or don’t waste my time!”

The Bull Demon King grinned slyly. “Kill her, and I’ll tell you everything. What do you say?”

He waited eagerly for Chen Xuan’s response.

“No! You can’t kill her!”

Tang Xinlian stepped forward, shielding Ying Huanhuan with determination blazing in her eyes.

The Bull Demon King chuckled, ignoring her. “Well? What’s your decision?”

All the demon forces stared at Chen Xuan, awaiting his reply.

Meanwhile, in Flame Fire City below:

“What?! Are you kidding me? I thought the Flame Divine Palace had reinforcements, but it’s another executioner!”


“How are we supposed to fight now? We were already losing, and now this—another Reincarnation Realm powerhouse!”


“The Flame Divine Palace is doomed, and so are we!”

“Stop standing around! Run for your lives!”

Chaos erupted in the city, with panic and despair spreading like wildfire.

Without sparing another glance, Chen Xuan extended his left hand. The Ten Thousand Souls Banner appeared in his grasp.

“In that case, there’s nothing to discuss.”

A terrifying surge of energy exploded from Chen Xuan’s body, and in the blink of an eye, his aura soared to the Samsara Realm!

“What incredible power! He directly ascended to the Reincarnation Realm!” Mo Luo was utterly dumbfounded.

This technique surpassed any secret art he knew, even the legendary Azure Dragon Ascension Technique!

If Chen Xuan combined it with that technique, could he reach the peak of the First Cycle of the Reincarnation Realm?

The Bull Demon King narrowed his eyes. “Is that all your secret art can achieve?”

With a sneer, he summoned a menacing bull-horned blade dripping with demonic energy.

“It’s more than enough to deal with trash like you!”

Chen Xuan moved like lightning, appearing before a devil general. With a swift slash, the general’s head fell to the ground, and its soul was sucked into the Ten Thousand Souls Banner.

“Bastard! How dare you kill my clansmen? You’re courting death!”

The Bull Demon King roared, brandishing his blade and charging forward.

Chen Xuan waved the Ten Thousand Souls Banner, releasing several spectral figures to intercept the Bull Demon King.

As their battle raged, Chen Xuan darted through the battlefield like a phantom. His rusty Tetanus Blade gleamed as he struck down one demon general after another.

Blood rained down from the sky, staining the earth below. Severed limbs and corrupted demonic blood polluted the land.

“He’s incredible!” Tang Xinlian exclaimed, her eyes filled with awe.

“In the Eastern Xuan Region, he single-handedly annihilated the Yuan Gate!” Ying Huanhuan’s eyes gleamed with admiration.

If not for Chen Xuan’s timely intervention back then, she would have perished at Blood Rock Plains.

Now, Chen Xuan was unstoppable, cutting down devil generals like weeds. In mere moments, dozens of them had fallen, their souls absorbed into the Ten Thousand Souls Banner.

Only two enemies remained: the Bull Demon King and another demon lord.

The two exchanged a glance, realizing the dire situation.

Suddenly, the demon lord self-destructed with a thunderous blast.

The Bull Demon King inhaled deeply, absorbing the demonic energy into his body. His aura surged violently, reaching the pinnacle of the First Cycle of the Reincarnation Realm.

“You’ve slain so many of my kin. Today, you will die!”

The Bull Demon King’s lantern-like eyes burned with fury. He had vowed to kill the Ice Master and stall the Flame Master, but he had failed on both fronts. How could he endure such disgrace?

“Is that so? Let’s see how you handle this!”

Chen Xuan smirked coldly, waving his hand. Five Ancestral Symbols appeared, glowing brilliantly.

With a simple gesture, the symbols transformed into a massive net, hurtling toward the Bull Demon King.

“What?! Five Ancestral Symbols?!” Mo Luo was petrified.

The Bull Demon King, equally horrified, turned to flee, but Chen Xuan gave him no chance.

The net of Ancestral Symbols descended, trapping the Bull Demon King.

“No! You can’t do this! Aaaaaah!”

The purifying power of the Ancestral Symbols began erasing the Bull Demon King, his agonized screams echoing across the battlefield.

“Save me! Third King, save me!”

The Bull Demon King spoke into the black rift.

"No one can save you!"

Before a response could come, Chen Xuan’s hand seal changed, causing the massive net of ancestral symbols to contract rapidly.

"Stop, stop! Let me go, and I’ll tell you all the secrets about Ling Qingzhu!"

The Bull Demon King shouted desperately.

"You want to talk now? Too late!"

Chen Xuan sneered coldly and clenched his hand.

The ancestral net suddenly constricted.

"Zzzt… zzt…"

Amid the Bull Demon King’s anguished wails, the ancestral net completely annihilated him, even erasing his soul.

At that moment, a sharp, furious voice echoed from within the black rift.

"Chen Xuan, just you wait. We’ve already freed the Cosmic Evil Devil King. You’re all doomed!"

"Don’t celebrate too soon!"

"When the time comes, I’ll reveal everything to you before you die—so you can die without regrets! Hahaha!"

"Silence!"

With a wave of his hand, Chen Xuan used the space ancestral symbol to seal the black rift entirely.

Mo Luo stared at Chen Xuan in stunned silence, unable to process what he had just witnessed.

Dozens of rotation-realm experts!


Two reincarnation-realm devil Kings!

And Chen Xuan had defeated them all by himself.

The crisis facing the Flame Divine Palace was resolved entirely!

Just who was this man? How was he so overwhelmingly powerful?

Wait!

Mo Luo suddenly recalled seeing Chen Xuan use five different ancestral symbols earlier. That means… he’s perfect for that mission!

But would Chen Xuan agree to it?

"Is it… over?"

"We’re saved! Saved!"

"That young man is incredible! He turned the tide single-handedly!"

"Even Mo Luo couldn’t do anything, but he handled it so easily!"

"Wait… doesn’t he look familiar?"

"Gasp! Isn’t that the man the Flame Divine Temple has been searching for?"

"Yes! That’s Chen Xuan!"

"Damn it! So he’s Fire Fairy’s beloved? I’m doomed—no chance for me now!"

...

Chaos in Fire Flame City subsided, and the remaining residents let out a collective sigh of relief.

"Are you okay, Huanhuan?"

Ying Xiaoxiao asked with concern.

But when she touched Ying Huanhuan’s hand, she frowned. Her younger sister’s hand was as cold as eternal ice, piercingly frigid.

Could her powers from her past life as a reincarnation master be awakening?

"Don’t worry, sister. I’m fine."

Ying Huanhuan withdrew her hand quickly, hiding it under her robes. A faint, detached smile appeared on her face.

Ying Xiaoxiao nodded.

"Sisters, rest for a while. I need to organize people to clean up the aftermath," Tang Xinlian said before walking away briskly.

Chen Xuan turned to the two sisters. "Why are you suddenly in the Chaotic Demon Sea?"

"Chen Xuan, Yun Yun might be in danger!"

Without any preamble, Ying Huanhuan went straight to the point.

"What happened?"

Chen Xuan’s expression grew grim.

"Ling Qingzhu brought over a thousand experts to our Dao Sect, demanding my father hand her over. If he doesn’t, she threatened war between the two sects," Ying Huanhuan explained hurriedly.

"And then?"

Chen Xuan pressed.

Ying Xiaoxiao took over the explanation. "Let me explain. This is what happened..."

She recounted everything, from the confrontation to the moment when Yun Yun left the teleportation array before it activated.

Even though they hadn’t witnessed what followed, it was clear Yun Yun chose to stay behind to protect the Dao Sect, likely sacrificing herself in the process.

After hearing everything, Chen Xuan’s face darkened. Combining this with Ling Qingzhu’s past actions, it was evident Yun Yun had been taken. Ling Qingzhu likely planned to frame Ying Huanhuan and the others as well.

Shameless.

Chen Xuan spoke gravely, "There’s no time to waste. Let’s head back now."

"Understood!"

Chen Xuan activated the spatial ancestral symbol, tearing open a rift. He pulled Ying Xiaoxiao and Ying Huanhuan through, transporting them instantly to the Eastern Xuan Region.

"Where is this?"

Ying Xiaoxiao looked around in surprise. The scenery felt familiar but hard to place.

"This is the southern part of the Dao Region!" Ying Huanhuan exclaimed.

"What? We’re already in the Eastern Xuan Region?"

Ying Xiaoxiao was completely shocked.

【Ding! Ying Xiaoxiao felt surprised. Emotional value: +500】

"The Dao Sect is close. Let’s move!"

Chen Xuan took Ying Huanhuan’s hand.

"Follow me!"

Chen Xuan opened another spatial rift, and moments later, the three of them appeared at the gates of the Dao Sect.

The atmosphere within the sect was heavy, shrouded in grief.

A disciple spotted them and shouted excitedly, "Senior Sister Xiaoxiao, Senior Sister Huanhuan, Senior Brother Chen Xuan! You’re back!"

"Where is Yun Yun?" Chen Xuan asked immediately.

"She… to save the Dao Sect, she chose to leave with Ling Qingzhu," the disciple replied.

Before the words finished echoing, Chen Xuan had vanished.

"Oh no, he must have gone to the Nine Heavens Supreme Purity Palace! I have to help him!"

Ying Huanhuan moved to follow but was stopped by Ying Xiaoxiao.

"Huanhuan, you can’t go!"

"Why not?"

"With his strength, he can handle this alone. If you go, you’ll only distract him as he tries to protect you."

"But…"

"If you insist, I won’t stop you."

Ying Xiaoxiao stepped aside, understanding but firm. She also wanted to help but knew she lacked the power to do so.

After a moment of inner struggle, Ying Huanhuan clenched her fists and turned back toward the Dao Sect.

She had made her choice.

【Ding! Ying Xiaoxiao felt worry. Emotional value: +500】
【Ding! Ying Huanhuan felt worry and conflict. Emotional value: +999】

Meanwhile, Chen Xuan used the spatial ancestral symbol to reach the Nine Heavens Supreme Purity Palace.

Standing before the familiar place, memories flooded him.

The moment Shen Qing brought him to the sect and accepted him as a disciple seemed like yesterday.


His marriage to Ling Qingzhu felt so recent.

But so many years had passed since then.

Calming his emotions, Chen Xuan called out, "Ling Qingzhu, come out!"

…