Vol 5 Chapter 80: Earth-Shattering Cataclysm

“Stop the noise.”

The Tongtian Tower Master’s face was grim. If help was needed, he would call for it himself.

He never expected that the Heaven Refining Demon Ancestor’s first move would be aimed directly at his Tongtian Tower.

Since the Heaven Refining Demon Ancestor was discovered by all factions, the original self had never acted personally.

However, the demons he had forged and the remnants of the demonic sect he had subdued had already thrown all sides into chaos.

According to the Old Man Heavenly Secrets’ speculation, the Heaven Refining Demon Ancestor had just recently awakened and was not yet fully stable, so he had been hiding in the shadows, commanding his subordinates to wreak havoc across the continent.

But judging from now, the fact that he personally arrived meant he no longer had any worries behind him?

Or perhaps he wanted to use the Spirit of the Divine Pill to completely stabilize his condition and recover his peak state!

“Heaven Refining Demon Ancestor, what business do you have with my Tongtian Tower?”

The Tongtian Tower Master tightened his grip on the Pill Spirit, already prepared for a battle to the death.

In the air, the black-robed old man’s gaze stayed fixed on the Pill Spirit. His voice was cold and indifferent.

“Hand over the Spirit of the Divine Pill.”

“Furthermore, considering your notable alchemical skills and submission to the Refining Dao Sect, you can be appointed as the deputy sect master of the Refining Dao Sect.”

“If you resist, you will die.”

Crack.

The Pill Spirit was nearly squeezed to pieces in anger by the Tongtian Tower Master.

“Hey now, old man, take it easy. If you’re angry, don’t squeeze me! Get him!” The Pill Spirit groaned in pain.

“You won’t hand me over, right? Considering our relationship.” The Pill Spirit comforted the Tower Master.

The Heaven Refining Demon Ancestor’s deep voice rang out: “I’ll give you one incense stick’s time to think it over. Recognize the situation, or the Dao lineage of Tongtian Tower will be completely wiped out because of you.”

Under the enormous pressure from the Heaven Refining Immortal Physique, the Tongtian Tower Master’s breathing grew chaotic. Standing atop the tower, he neither responded nor hastened to make a move.

Submission was impossible.

He could never give up the Pill Spirit who was like a brother to him. His cultivation until now was all thanks to the Pill Spirit’s companionship.

The time of one incense stick was just enough to wait for reinforcements.

The closest to Tongtian Tower were undoubtedly the three great Demon Emperors.

The Dragon Emperor of the Vast Forest from the Misty Forests, the Yin-Yang Whale Emperor of the Sea God Palace, and the Demon Court’s commander—the leader of the demon tribe.

Of course, the more distant seekers of the Dao had also received the Tower Master’s call for aid, but their responses varied.

“Has the Heaven Refining Demon Ancestor appeared?”

In the Western Deserts, the Buddha Master of the Sun Temple was silent for a moment, then muttered to himself: “Qingzhou is guarded by a Demon Emperor. This Demon Court Demon Emperor can control immortal artifacts. Sixty years ago, the Demon Court Holy Maiden returned, surely bringing many additional treasures. During this sixty-year cycle, her low profile must mean she is digesting those advantages. With her presence, the Buddha Sect need not intervene. Perhaps this is a plan to lure the tiger away from the mountain. I must guard the Buddha Sect to prevent other demonic sects and seekers of the Dao from invading.”

In the Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom, the Seventh-Generation Alchemy Sect shared similar thoughts with the Buddha Master of the Sun Temple. The number of seekers of the Dao in the Ancient Kingdom far exceeded that of the Buddha Sect. Regarding the Spirit of the Divine Pill, not to mention the demonic path, the Seventh-Generation Alchemy Sect also coveted it. Naturally, they wished it would fall into the hands of the demonic path, thereby weakening the enemy strength of the Ancient Kingdom.

“Skyrend Sword Ancestor, Ling Daozi, you two go support Tongtian Tower. I will defend the Ancient Kingdom. Leave the Heavenly Sword Sect and Spirit Dao Sect to me.”

“Old Man Heavenly Secrets, analyze the current situation and see if the Refining Dao Sect has any other schemes.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.” The three great seekers of the Dao obeyed the orders of the Second Ancient Emperor and each took action. Skyrend Sword Ancestor and Ling Daozi charged straight into Qingzhou.

However, apart from the Ancient Kingdom, there were no other human forces to support them. After all, aside from the Ancient Kingdom, the remaining seeker of the Dao factions basically had only one seeker stationed. If that seeker left, their defensive ability was almost nil.

Moreover, the main enemy of the Refining Dao Sect was the Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom, so naturally the Ancient Kingdom should bear more responsibility.

The secondary enemy was the Demon Court.

Before these two forces were completely exhausted, other seekers of the Dao were unwilling to meddle further.

After all, compared to the threat of the Demonic Realm, one Heaven Refining Demon Ancestor was still within the tolerable range of the Tianyuan Realm.

“Damn it, why appear at this moment?”

In the Demon Emperor’s palace, the Demon Emperor was still diligently cultivating the Rare Beast Divine Abilities, only one step away from the immortal-blooded level.

She wasn’t worried about the Tongtian Tower;

she didn’t care much about the tower itself. Instead, she knew that Lin Jing seemed to have just returned to Qingzhou.

This Heaven Refining Demon Ancestor was still fixated on the path of longevity. She didn’t know what words the other demonic sect leaders had offered him, causing him to start collecting the Longevity Physique. If Lin Jing and the Heaven Refining Demon Ancestor met, the outcome might not be good.

“Dragon Emperor, Whale Emperor, Fox Emperor, Eagle Emperor, Bear Emperor, Wolf Emperor...” The Demon Emperor summoned the seekers of the Dao under the Demon Court, intending to send them to support the old man at Tongtian Tower.

At the same time, she quickly contacted Lin Jing, warning him to be careful and to hurry to the Demon Court headquarters.

Ganhuan Mountain.

After Lin Jing and others sealed the collapsing Demonic Beast Demon Lord, their gazes also turned toward the Tongtian Tower.

[Heaven Refining Demon Ancestor has appeared in Qingzhou and descended upon Tongtian Tower. Return immediately!] The message from the Demon Emperor’s Tiger Fang came simultaneously, and the faces of Master Platycodon and the others changed as well.

As disciples of Tongtian Tower, they naturally possessed communication artifacts of the tower.

[The demonic head of the Refining Dao Sect has arrived at Tongtian City. Disciples outside the city must not return and should seek refuge at the Demon Court immediately!]

The Tongtian Tower Master understood that facing the Heaven Refining Demon Ancestor, even if all external disciples returned, it would be futile. An enemy of this level could only be fought by fellow seekers of the Dao. Instead of having the disciples outside return to die, it was better to have them quickly take refuge. That way, even if Tongtian Tower suffered losses, it could still preserve some of its heritage.

“Holy Son!”

Upon receiving the message, Master Platycodon looked at Lin Jing anxiously. “The Heaven Refining Demon Ancestor really came. He went to Tongtian Tower, probably for the Spirit of the Divine Pill!”

“I already know.” Lin Jing looked at Master Platycodon and immediately fell into deep thought.

The next moment, Master Platycodon suddenly knelt down, and then the other Tongtian Tower disciples followed suit.

“Holy Son, Tongtian Tower is in dire straits. We hope the Demon Court can lend aid. If the Refining Dao Sect obtains the Pill Spirit, the demonic sect’s strength will greatly increase. That would bring even more trouble to the Demon Court.”

Lin Jing gently raised his hand, lifting the group of Tongtian Tower disciples. He said, “You don’t need to beg. The Demon Court will also...”

Before he could finish, his expression suddenly changed drastically.

Seeing Lin Jing’s fierce change in demeanor, Huan Li asked, “What’s wrong? What happened?”

“This is bad.”

Lin Jing murmured.

“But Tongtian Tower is already in trouble.” Master Platycodon asked anxiously. She glanced at their side and had received no further messages from Tongtian Tower.

“This is even more serious.” Lin Jing’s scalp tingled as he cursed the Meteor Spirit Beast a hundred times in his heart.

“The appearance of the Heaven Refining Demon Ancestor is only a small matter. But now, the entire Tianyuan Realm might be doomed.”

[I damn it, Lin Jing, what’s going on? I just sensed that the Star Heaven Veil Array seems to have been broken. Someone entered the Tianyuan Realm. Didn’t you say this array can’t be broken unless a True Immortal descends? Could it be that Demon Emperor Tianchou?!]