Lu Chen really wanted to know why Xuan Qingyun chose to cease hostilities, whether it was due to the unusual phenomena from earlier.

If the unusual phenomena earlier made Xuan Qingyun, the Demon Emperor, feel apprehensive, then the source of that eerie power must be extraordinary.

Lu Chen couldn't help but look up at the high skies of Tianyan Immortal Domain. At this moment, the skies were cloudless and presented a deep blue, with no apparent abnormalities.

While Lu Chen was in a daze, the Immortal Domain Alliance Army had already begun a large-scale retreat. Their warships were retreating southward, while the Northern Domain's forces reluctantly prepared to move away.

At this time, the Hall Master of Azure Dragon Hall, Dragon Soaring Immortal Venerable, and a group of Immortal Venerables gathered on a warship, remaining silent for a long time.

Dragon Soaring Immortal Venerable appeared to be in poor condition. Upon noticing that Dragon Extreme Immortal Venerate was not present, he knew that Dragon Extreme Immortal Venerate had likely perished. Yet, he was curious how the external group of Immortal Venerables managed to defeat the Demon Emperor and force her to withdraw the Formation.

Dragon Soaring Immortal Venerable then questioned: "Why did you not kill the Demon Emperor?"

Xuan Qingyun was still in the high skies and appeared in poor condition. Her Heavenly Demon Power had weakened significantly. Dragon Soaring Immortal Venerable thought that it should be easy for them to eliminate the Demon Emperor, given their numerous Immortal Venerables.

Upon hearing Dragon Soaring Immortal Venerable's query, the Immortal Venerables realized he misunderstood. Taihua Immortal Venerable immediately condensed previous memories into a Memory Pearl and offered it to Dragon Soaring Immortal Venerable.

Dragon Soaring Immortal Venerable raised his hand and the Memory Pearl entered his forehead, allowing him to read the memories within.

Upon realizing the Demon Emperor had voluntarily released the Great Array, Dragon Soaring Immortal Venerable fell silent. It was not the Immortal Domain Alliance that had defeated the Demon Emperor; instead, a change in Tianyan Immortal Domain prompted the Demon Emperor to leave them be.

Dragon Soaring Immortal Venerable tightened his fists at the thought that the Immortal Domain Alliance did not win the war and that Azure Dragon Hall would have to leave the Northern Domain. He said: "Once the Demon Emperor truly controls the Northern Domain, her strength will soon recover. By then, the entirety of Tianyan Immortal Domain might fall under her rule. Are you truly willing to accept this?"

Azure Dragon Hall was different from other super forces present since it was located in the Northern Domain. Asking them to leave the Northern Domain meant they had nowhere else to go.

Though Tianyan Immortal Domain was vast, each realm could only accommodate two super forces at most. The resources within other realms were already controlled by the super forces present. Azure Dragon Hall had no place to go.

Even if a super force agreed to let them reside within their realm, Azure Dragon Hall would struggle to regain its former pinnacle and would live as a subordinate presence.

Listening to Dragon Soaring Immortal Venerable's words, the immortal venerated fell silent, conscious of the likelihood that Xuan Qingyun's strength would recover and she would once again conquer Tianyan Immortal Domain. However, the present issues within Tianyan Immortal Domain posed a greater threat than the Demon Emperor's recovered strength.

After the Demon Emperor regained her strength, everyone might be compelled to submit to her. Under such circumstances, they still had a chance of survival, believing the Demon Emperor would not resort to a massacre.

Nevertheless, the current Tribulation of the Great Dao within Tianyan Immortal Domain and the enigmatic dark forces that emerged today were direct threats to their Immortal Sect.

Considering the Tribulation of the Great Dao, if the Life Dao continued to be eroded by these uncanny forces, the lifespan of immortals would drastically reduce, a problem that aligning with the Demon Emperor couldn't solve, which posed a greater threat than the Demon Emperor.

Additionally, the strange forces posed substantial threats. If a Space Rift appeared near their Immortal Sect and unleashed these forces, their Immortal Sect might be toppled in no time.

At present, the threat from the Demon Emperor was arguably the smallest.

Furthermore, some contemplated that once the Demon Emperor regained her strength, she could directly communicate with the Heavenly Dao, possibly addressing the problems with it.

From this perspective, the recovery of the Demon Emperor's strength might be beneficial to them.

Observing the silent Immortal Venerables present, Dragon Soaring Immortal Venerable understood their intentions, clearly noting that these super forces no longer intended to continue the crusade against the Demon Emperor, estimating that the Immortal Domain Alliance Army would likely dissolve today.

Dragon Soaring Immortal Venerable snorted coldly and remarked: "I hope you won't regret today's decision."

With his words faded, Dragon Soaring Immortal Venerable left, taking the disciples of Azure Dragon Hall back to their residence.

The departing silhouette of Dragon Soaring Immortal Venerable left the Immortal Venerables deep in thought.

The situation was decided; the dissolution of the Immortal Domain Alliance was imminent. Moreover, the Northern Domain had been ravaged by the battle of the Immortal Venerables, compelling Azure Dragon Hall to migrate south.

Being a super force of the Northern Domain, despite Dragon Extreme Immortal Venerate's downfall, Azure Dragon Hall still had its foundations. If they migrated south, it wouldn't bode well for other super forces.

No super force wished for another super force to contest their domain and claim cultivation resources, especially given the current situation.

Realizing the gravity, the Immortal Venerated considered promptly reporting the Northern Domain's state to their respective Immortal Sects, preparing for contingencies.

Apart from Azure Dragon Hall, other forces existed in the Northern Domain. Though they weren't super forces, they still housed Immortal Venerables. If they collectively moved south, it would surely impact other realms, possibly reshaping the power distribution of Tianyan Immortal Domain.

Soon, the Immortal Venerables from various forces led their Immortals in a large-scale retreat.

Immortals from Mysterious Moon Palace also began retreating. During their retreat, Heavenly Language Immortal Venerable several times attempted to ask Lu Chen if he was indeed Lu Chen, but she ultimately restrained herself, planning to approach him once back at Mysterious Moon Palace.

She reckoned that revealing Lu Chen's identity on the spot could likely prompt his escape. Once Lu Chen reached her territory, escaping would be a futile endeavor.

Following the dissolution of the Immortal Domain Alliance, news of the Northern Domain's occurrences spread throughout Tianyan Immortal Domain, plunging all forces into a deathly silence. No force stood up, advocating continued resistance against the Demon Emperor.

With circumstances altered, forces considered how best to foster relations with Xuan Qingyun.

Soon, a new plan brewed within the minds of the Immortal Venerated from various forces, realizing that to have better relations with Xuan Qingyun, they needed to single out a scapegoat.

Azure Dragon Hall was the first to resist the Nine Heavens Institute's regime and the one leading the flag in establishing the Immortal Domain Alliance following Xuan Qingyun's return, making them the perfect scapegoat.

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