DONG—

The immense sound of a giant bronze bell thundered, suddenly resonating throughout the entire Shenxiao Sect's Secret Post.

Qi Xiu, who had been contemplating the Yanluo Golden Body Skill in his room, raised his head abruptly upon hearing it. His body immediately transformed into a surging, tempestuous Lei Mang, and he rushed out of the room in an instant, heading straight for the source of the bell's sound.

The Thunderous Great Bell! This was a significant instrument, only sounded when crucial events occurred. Its sudden ringing undoubtedly meant something had happened.

"Preceptor, what has happened?"

Lei Mang burst forth and scattered, and from within the blinding light, Qi Xiu stepped out. Following him, countless streaks of lightning descended, and a continuous stream of Shenxiao Sect cultivators arrived.

"In Nanlin Prefecture, a Demon King has taken action."

Clutching a wine pot, Elder Yunming's gaze was profound. A breeze swept past, his Taoist Robe fluttering with the wind, and a grave expression slowly settled on his face.

"A Demon King has taken action?"

Upon hearing these words, all the Shenxiao Sect disciples present revealed startled expressions.

Demon King! That was the title of honor for a Demon at the Dao Body Realm. It was akin to how a Dao Body Realm Leader of the Human Race was respectfully called a True Monarch. If a Demon King had taken action, it meant that the Demonic Evil Cultivators' side had begun to involve Dao Experts in this war.

Unlike the astonishment of his fellow sect brothers, Qi Xiu immediately grasped the crux of the problem.

Nanlin Prefecture? Yu Tanghe? It's the source of the Shouting Evil Fruit! The battle situation has recently been deadlocked, tending towards stability. There's no reason for a Demon King to suddenly act now. Something must be forcing them to make an exception and enter the fray. Nanlin Prefecture only recently became a battlefield, but most of Yu Tanghe's waters lie within its territory. This sudden commotion must be due to the source of the Shouting Evil Fruit.

"Yes, a message just arrived from the Nanlin Prefecture secret post. A Dao Body Realm Leader clashed there, causing a significant disturbance. Aside from the matter of the Shouting Evil Fruit's source, there should be nothing else worth such a massive effort from the Demonic Evil Cultivators. Now, Demonic Evil Cultivators from the surrounding prefectures and counties are all converging on Nanlin Prefecture. The Sect commands us to mobilize immediately and provide support. We are likely to face a fierce battle."

Uncorking the wine pot and taking a sniff, Daoist Yunming slowly sat up straight. "All disciples, heed my command!"

"Present!"

With solemn expressions, Qi Xiu and the other Shenxiao Sect disciples clasped their fists in a salute and responded in unison.

"By the supreme command of the Supreme Sect Leader, all disciples of this secret post are to set off for Nanlin Prefecture immediately!"

"Shen Cong, Sheng Lian, Chao Qian, and Xiang An, each of you will lead five hundred Initiate Realm disciples."

"You are to enter Nanlin Prefecture from four directions: Rush Valley, Changxin, Xinong, and Le Mountain."

"Wherever you pass, if you encounter Demonic Evil Cultivators, engage them on the spot. Leave none alive!"

"Qi Xiu, Su Tai, Wei Hong'an, and the rest of you Blood-Stained Realm disciples are to proceed independently and act as the situation dictates."

"Follow the Supreme Sect Leader's exact words:"

"Today, no matter who is vying for the source of the Shouting Evil Fruit,"

"our Shenxiao Sect will definitely make our presence known!"

Across the skyline, rolling demonic clouds surged like floodwaters, scraping every inch of the Sky Dome, dark and heavy. They gathered countless baleful and fierce entities, transforming into swathes of pitch-black nightmares that spread across the heavens.

These Demonic Evil Cultivators converged from all directions, assembling a formidable force above Nanlin Prefecture. They poured in through forbidden teleportation arrays, secret mountain passages, and deep sea rifts, their bodies wreathed in dark, twisting auras that appeared exceedingly sinister even under the sunlight.

As the demonic clouds coalesced and a palpable demonic aura permeated the air and land, the once clear blue sky turned as dark as if stained with ink.

Countless cultivators sensed this unprecedented and intensely powerful anomaly. They set aside their current tasks or broke off their secluded cultivation to rush towards the disturbance.

Such a massive commotion naturally drew the attention of all the major Sects and aristocratic families in Dianchuan Province.

The Shouting Evil Fruit! This blight, like a maggot gnawing at the bone, had scarred the lands of Dianchuan Province, and now its source was at large.

As this news spread among the upper echelons of Dianchuan, coupled with a Demon Monarch of the Dao Body Realm personally vying for it in Nanlin Prefecture, the situation grew turbulent, drawing the attention of all major powers.

The various major powers dispatched their disciples and clan members to Nanlin, vowing to seize the source of the Shouting Evil Fruit and completely eradicate this deep-seated scourge!

High above, amidst the tumultuous dark clouds in the Sky Dome, dozens of Lei Mang flashed back and forth. Among them were Qi Xiu and a group of prominent Shenxiao Sect cultivators.

"Senior Brother Qi, you've given us all these Spirit Talismans. What will you use?"

Gazing at the thick stack of Talisman Scripts in his hand, which pulsed with rich and pure spiritual energy, a Shenxiao Sect cultivator looked at Qi Xiu with some hesitation.

"You clearly haven't interacted much with Senior Brother Qi before. Don't you know he's recognized among our Shenxiao Sect's younger generation as a Talisman Master? The few Talisman Scripts you're holding? Senior Brother Qi could draw that many in the time it takes to drink a cup of tea."

A fellow disciple explained with a smile.

"Preceptor Yunming said this battle in Nanlin will be a fierce one. Fellow brothers, you must all be careful. I hope we can all return just as we left."

Thunder Magic consumed a substantial amount of energy. So, after receiving the order to support Nanlin, Qi Xiu took out his entire stock. He gave three hundred Spirit Pill Talismans to each of his Blood-Stained Realm fellow sect members to help them cast Thunder Magic and subsequently recover their True Yuan.

"Alright! It's a deal then! We go together, we come back together! If anyone dares to fall behind, watch out, or I'll chew you out!"

"Hahaha! Everyone, take care!"

"Take care!"

"Take care!"

After parting ways with his fellow sect brothers, each heading in a different direction, Qi Xiu proceeded alone towards a mountain range.

This mountain was a solitary, sheer peak, the highest for hundreds of miles around.

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