The light flickered.

Ji Haoyuan and his group suddenly appeared within the Daoist Palace Teleportation Array belonging to Changting State.

Before Ji Haoyuan's group got off the Teleportation Array, a middle-aged man in Daoist Palace robes stepped forward and looked at them, speaking in a calm tone:

"I am Zhou Kangming, the Daoist Palace Inspection Institute Demon Suppression Envoy. I've come to inform you that currently, there is an unknown Demon Cultivator lurking within our Changting State.

Therefore, until we have completely eradicated those lurking Demon Cultivators, none of you are allowed to leave Changting State, not even a step.

Those who violate this will be treated as accomplices of those Demon Cultivators. Do you all understand?"

"What?"

Suddenly hearing Zhou Kangming's self-claimed words, everyone in this group, including Ji Haoyuan, couldn't help but change their expressions.

Clearly, none of them anticipated encountering such an incident right upon arriving at Changting State.

They all knew very well how immense the authority of the Daoist Palace Inspection Institute Demon Suppression Envoy was.

To put it bluntly, if anyone present dared to defy him or doubt and rebut him, the other party would immediately accuse you of being an accomplice to the Demon Cultivators and take you away.

What's most important is that they, who are neither Daoist Palace disciples nor members of the Holy Land, nor people with any notable names or background, are entirely in a passive situation.

Besides obedient cooperation and following orders, there is essentially no second choice.

Luckily.

None of Ji Haoyuan's group acted recklessly to directly confront Zhou Kangming.

Otherwise, this group might get implicated.

After Zhou Kangming used the Demon-Revealing Mirror to check them one by one, Ji Haoyuan and his group finally managed to leave the place.

Outside.

Ji Qingfei couldn't hold back and spoke softly to Ji Haoyuan:

"Uncle, the way out of Changting State is currently blocked. What should we do next?"

Ji Haoyuan shook his head.

"Don't rush. Let's first find somewhere to settle down and then thoroughly understand what has happened here to see if there is any room to maneuver."

Upon hearing this, Ji Qingfei, Miao Zixi, and others nodded in agreement.

Half a month later.

Within a courtyard.

Ji Haoyuan sat beside a white jade stone table.

Beside him were Ji Qingfei and Miao Zixi.

At this moment, Ji Qingfei said: "Uncle, we have a basic understanding of the situation.

About two months ago, a Demon Cultivator appeared within Changting State and even killed a cultivator belonging to the Daoist Palace, which led the Daoist Palace Inspection Institute's Demon Suppression Envoy to arrive.

However, after that Demon Cultivator killed the Daoist Palace cultivator, he vanished without a trace.

Even after more than two months, there is still no sign of him.

I'm a bit worried that if this continues, this blockade on Changting State might never be lifted.

If we miss the day the Teleportation Array to Youyue State opens, we might have to wait another year.

The timing might be tight then."

Miao Zixi, next to him, also nodded in agreement: "Qingyun junior is right. I also have a concern, which is what if there is not just one Demon Cultivator, but many?

If so, the blockade on Changting State might become more stringent."

Undeniably, their concerns are indeed rational.

Yet, at this moment, it's beyond their control and influence.

Let's say their luck was rather bad when arriving here.

After all, during these half months, Ji Haoyuan wasn't idle.

He utilized the Jade Talisman and the Jade Token given by Bai Haochuan, along with some gifts to learn some information from the cultivator in charge of the Daoist Palace Teleportation Array.

What was said indeed aligns with the two's concerns.

Currently, with their existing connections, it's impossible for them to leave through special channels.

Unless they have higher-level connections within the Daoist Palace.

But that's clearly impossible either.

Thus.

Their suggestion to Ji Haoyuan's group was to continue waiting patiently.

Given the current situation, this blockade on Changting State might be lifted in a few months to a few years.

However, by then, whether Changting State's blockade is lifted or not, it won't matter much to Ji Haoyuan's group.

Because by that time, they would've missed the discipleship gathering of the Ten Thousand Laws Sacred Land.

This was Ji Haoyuan's first deep realization upon entering the Central Earth Divine Continent—how difficult it is for a cultivator without background or connections to establish himself here.

As time passed, half a month again went by.

On this day.

Ji Haoyuan was honing his Magical Power in the rented courtyard.

At this moment, his Spiritual Sense touched upon something, and he suddenly looked towards the distant southeast.

Boom!

Suddenly.

In the southeast direction, tens of thousands of miles away, two extremely powerful auras rose instantly.

Even though they were separated by such a distance, Ji Haoyuan could clearly see two gigantic figures standing opposite each other in that place.

"What is that? Primordial Spirit Dharma Aspect!

Divinity Transformation Exalted One!"

Ji Haoyuan's eyes suddenly sharpened.

In the next moment, he saw the two figures violently collide.

Crash!

Instantly, the earth shook, and heaven trembled.

The terrifying Spiritual Pressure shook the surroundings.

Countless cultivators raised their heads in shock at that moment.

In the area within a few hundred meters, space seemed like it was torn by a strong force, forming several large black holes instantly.

Chaotic energy rampaged within, faintly revealing a few electric snakes moving.

Without a doubt, this battle must be between the Daoist Palace Demon Suppression Envoy and the Demon Cultivators.

"Humph!

Let's see where you all can escape now!"

The Daoist Palace Demon Suppression Envoy was obviously confident.

Raising his hand, suddenly, an enormous sword light descended from the high heavens, aiming at a Primordial Spirit Dharma Aspect in the air.

"Demon-slaying Sword!

You all actually brought this sword!"

The Divinity Transformation Demon Cultivator exclaimed.

Then, with a thunderous crash.

The world abruptly turned silver-white.

Even with Ji Haoyuan's sight, it was difficult to clearly see the actual scene of the confrontation.

Only from the subtle fluctuations emanating from within could one roughly judge.

The Daoist Palace Demon Suppression Envoy was clearly well-prepared.

The Divinity Transformation Demon Cultivator likely wouldn't last long.

And indeed.

Only moments later.

The countless torrents of Spiritual Qi surged across the landscape.

Yet, amid this, the Divinity Transformation Demon Cultivator suddenly let out a venomous scream.

"Yuan Cangling, even in death, I'll make sure none of you have it easy today!"

Crash!

Fierce explosions erupted once more.

The Daoist Palace Demon Suppression Envoy, named Yuan Cangling, showed a slight change of expression, angrily shouting:

"Han Tianqi, you dare!"

"Hahaha!

I'm on the brink of death. Why wouldn't I dare!"

Accompanied by a burst of maniacal laughter, a dense black light suddenly spread from the constantly exploding Primordial Spirit Body.

Then, within the boundless black light, countless ghastly white eyes appeared from nowhere.

As Ji Haoyuan's gaze met those eyes, he felt a ringing in his head.

In the next moment, he saw round objects writhing beneath his skin, seemingly about to burst out.

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