103. Dao Sect

In the vast desert of the Western Xuan Region, within a dark cave, the blood lamp symbolizing the Dark King suddenly extinguished.

“Damn it, even the Heavenly Nether King has been killed!”

A sinister voice filled with anger echoed in the darkness.

“It seems this Chen Xuan has grown to a level that poses a serious threat to us!”

From the darkness, a voice emerged from a coffin.

“Boss, why don’t you let me go? I refuse to believe I can’t handle him with my strength!” said a shadowy man, his expression fierce as immense demonic energy swirled around him.

In the cave, after a moment of silence, the person inside the coffin replied, “No. If you act, the Ancient Masters will sense it!”

They were still in a weakened state. If any of the other King made a move, it would likely alert the Ancient Masters and other powerful beings, potentially disrupting their plans.

“What do we do then? Just let him keep growing and threaten our plans?”

They had been scheming for thousands of years, and failure was not an option. The others turned to the coffin, awaiting a response.

After a brief pause, the voice from within the coffin asked, “Where is Lin Dong?”

“I’m here.”

A figure slowly appeared, cloaked in dense demonic energy, with blood-red eyes that seemed to burn with madness.

This was Lin Dong! His lost arm had somehow returned.

“How do you feel?” asked the voice from the coffin.

Lin Dong moved his wrist slightly. “Not bad, though this arm doesn’t feel completely under my control.”

It wasn’t his original arm, and he felt as if some mysterious force within it was challenging his control, though he ultimately maintained dominance.

The coffin’s occupant let out a sinister laugh. “That’s normal; it will feel natural over time.”

Lin Dong nodded, his scarlet eyes fixed on the coffin. “When can I go after him for revenge?”

“When this arm fully integrates with you.”

Thinking of his parents’ tragic deaths, Lin Dong’s eyes burned with hatred. “Fine. I’ll train in the area with the densest demonic energy!”

“Alright. Number Eight, take him there.”

“Yes, boss.”

After the two left, the shadowy figure spoke again. “Boss, are you sure this plan will work?”

“Who knows? But it’s a good backup option.”

“So we’re just going to wait around now?”

“No, we won’t sit idle. Let’s stir things up in the Eastern Xuan Region.”

…

“Oh, so you mean we can start a sect war?”

In a dilapidated courtyard deep within Yuan Gate, three figures faced a shadowy presence.

The shadow spoke in a low voice. “Wherever Chen Xuan is, target that sect. Of course, if he’s in Yuan Gate, then there’s no need.”

“In that case, we may need your support,” said Tian Yuanzi.

“Take this. It will help you quickly strengthen your powers.”

With that, the shadow opened its hand, and a pitch-black lotus drifted toward Tian Yuanzi.

Tian Yuanzi looked at the dark lotus emitting black energy, reaching out to take it, his eyes filled with a hint of excitement.

“With this, we can truly shake up the Eastern Xuan Region.”

“As for the Ice Master’s reincarnated body, make sure to investigate thoroughly. Rumor has it that it’s in the Eastern Xuan Region, though the exact location is unknown.”

“We can handle that, but remember your promise to support us in dominating the Tianxuan Continent.”

“Don’t worry, we’ll make sure you’re rewarded.”

With those words, the shadow disappeared from the courtyard. After it left, three figures slowly stood up.

Ren Yuanzi chuckled. “The plan is underway. I’m looking forward to it.”

“Haha, the Eastern Xuan Region has been peaceful for too long. It’s time to stir things up,” Di Yuanzi added with a cruel smile.

Tian Yuanzi nodded. “If we’re starting, we should take it step by step. The Eastern Xuan Region has eight super sects, but some are stronger than others. Yuan Gate is the strongest, followed by Dao Sect and the Nine Supreme Purity Palace. The others are much weaker.”

Di Yuanzi agreed. “Good idea. Sects like Divine Sect and Symbol Valley should have been eliminated long ago.”

“Oh, and is there still no way to fully harness the power of the Spatial Ancestral Symbol?” Tianyuanzi asked Ren Yuanzi.

Ren Yuanzi shook his head. “We can only access some basic power. The core strength remains out of reach.”

“Stubborn to the end! Even after all these years, he still resists!” A flash of black light crossed Tian Yuanzi’s eyes.

Back then, they had captured Zhou Tong upon noticing the Spatial Ancestral Symbol on him, sparing his life in hopes of controlling it.

But even after over a century, they still couldn’t gain full control.

Changing the topic, Di Yuanzi observed, “This black lotus is filled with demonic energy, and each lotus seed can become a demon seed.”

“Right. Give a seed to powerful, trusted elders and disciples to boost their strength quickly, then we can start acting.”

…

Meanwhile, at the ancient battlefield, at the site of the Hundred Dynasty Battle, Chen Xuan finally joined Dao Sect with Yun Yun, under the venomous gaze of Lu Feng.

Su Rou also followed them in joining Dao Sect.

With a proud laugh, Qi Lei led them to Dao Sect Territory, located in a vast mountain range spanning hundreds of thousands of miles in the southwestern part of the Eastern Xuan Region.

In the deepest part of this mountain range was a massive light shield, marking the location of Dao Sect.

As they entered, Su Rou couldn’t help but exclaim, “Big Brother Chen Xuan, the energy here is so abundant!”

Su Kui was stunned. “Look, there are so many Nirvana stage experts with strength above five yuan ahead!”

It was astonishing! Dao Sect’s patrol disciples alone were incredibly powerful, making Su Kui feel overshadowed.

Qi Lei laughed at this, saying, “Compared to Chen Xuan, you’d call these strong? I’d be embarrassed for them.”

One of the patrol disciples respectfully spoke up, “Hall Master Qi Lei, we’ve heard of Brother Chen Xuan’s reputation long before his arrival.”

Even though Chen Xuan had just joined, they already addressed him as “senior brother” with no resentment.

“The other hall masters must be waiting at the Selection Platform, right?” Qi Lei asked, frowning.

“Yes, Hall Master. The other three hall masters have been waiting for a while.”

“Hmph, they’re all eager to steal him away!” Qi Lei muttered, annoyed. He, too, had once competed this way.

Soon, they arrived at the Selection Platform.

“Hahaha, Qi Lei! You actually managed to recruit Chen Xuan!” a voice called out from the front as they landed.