Meng Fenggu nodded. "Indeed, this matter is quite shocking."

At first, they thought they would have to deal with the Demon Race themselves, especially since the Profound Yellow Sect was being invaded by the Sea Race, which was a significant problem. The Sea Race was even harder to deal with than the Demon Race.

But what happened? Not only did they scare away the Sea Race, but they almost eradicated the Demon Race! If it weren't for the Demon Emperor emerging from seclusion early to intervene, all the demons who went to the Endless Sea this time might have perished there.

Hearing that Xu Nian alone had held off the armies of both the Demon Race and Sea Race, and had fought against tens of thousands, shocked them deeply. One person, facing tens of thousands, and among those tens of thousands were many high-realm beings. The Sea Race had dispatched five kings; even the Dragon King had appeared.

And the result? Wasn't Xu Nian the one who frightened them so much that they dared not strike? If the Demon Emperor hadn't appeared at the end, many experts from the Sea Race would likely have died.

The majestic Sea Race's Ghost Shark King was severely wounded by a mere disciple. This was already embarrassing to mention. Furthermore, when the Sect Leader intervened, the Dragon King and others were too scared to move.

"Do you think Sect Leader Xu's true power might have reached 'that' step?"

Suddenly, Old Ghost Wang whispered, "There are rumors now that Sect Leader Xu Nian's power is second only to the Immortals, famously known as 'I am Invincible Below the Immortals, an Even Match Above Them.'"

Only those who achieved Ascension could be called Immortals. And now, Xu Nian's demonstrated power had surpassed that of many cultivators in the Tribulation Realm.

Who is the Demon Emperor? He is a peak existence in the Tribulation Realm, a person with virtually one foot in the Immortal Realm. Even he said that Xu Nian did not use all his strength in that battle; if he had, the Demon Emperor would undoubtedly have been defeated! Doesn't this indirectly confirm Xu Nian's invincible power?

"'I am Invincible Below the Immortals? An Even Match Above Them?'" Meng Fenggu furrowed his brow slightly and said in a deep tone, "Something's not right. Although people like us believe in this title, some in the Human Race don't. Don't forget, our race is the easiest to stir up."

"Someone is deliberately elevating Sect Leader Xu! Considering Sect Leader Xu's age, possessing such power might seem exaggerated to some. If provoked, those individuals will undoubtedly journey to the Northern Wilderness to challenge him."

"You may not interact much with the people from the Profound Yellow Sect, but we in the Great Dream Immortal Sect are very aware of them. The Profound Yellow Sect is like a powder keg – if you are friends, they will set off fireworks for you daily, but if you are enemies, it will be a fight to the death! Regardless of who challenges Sect Leader Xu, their chances of surviving are slim. If a high expert from the Tribulation Realm is killed by Sect Leader Xu, it would mean our Human Race has essentially crippled itself."

His words sent a chill through everyone. Was this someone using rumors behind the scenes to cause internal strife within the Human Race? They were aware of Sect Leader Xu's strength, but outsiders weren't. Could those who challenged him survive? And after surviving, would the Profound Yellow Sect let them go? If it really forced the Human Race's Tribulation Realm experts to unite against Sect Leader Xu, at that moment, his death would be almost certain. No matter which path was chosen, it was a huge problem for the Human Race.

"Damn it, it must be the Demon Race! They are obviously not satisfied, so they came up with this malicious trick!" the Sect Leader of Qingyuan Sect cursed coldly.

However, White Jade Fairy shook her head. "Not necessarily. The Demon Emperor has come out of seclusion and probably won't go back in for a while. Provoking the Profound Yellow Sect at this time would be catastrophic for the Demon Race. It shouldn't be forgotten that the Profound Yellow Sect also has the Inter-Provincial Teleportation Array to their Eastern Region!"

Indeed! This incident should not have been orchestrated by the Demon Race. The Demon Emperor acknowledged Xu Nian's strength; of that, there was no doubt. If Xu Nian was pushed into attacking the Eastern Region again, it would bring no benefit to the Demon Race. Right now, what the Demon Race needed most was to conserve their strength and recuperate. There was no need to provoke such a significant problem. It was likely another race was behind this!

"If the Demon Race doesn't dare, then it only leaves the Sea Race and the Demon Race. Now that the Demon Race is subdued, the Sea Race and Demon Race will naturally vie for power."

The Sect Leader of Qingyuan Sect cursed, "Where does the Dragon King of the Sea Race get such courage? He doesn't dare make a sound in their presence but starts causing trouble behind their backs. Do they really think the Human Race is easy to bully?"

This comment also made everyone's brows tighten. The Sea Race and the Demon Race—both of these great races could potentially be spreading such rumors. After all, internal strife among the Human Race was a welcome sight for them. However, without evidence, they could only suspect.

White Jade Fairy slowly rose. "I also need to return to the Central Domain. I will discuss this matter with the other forces there and hope they can see the malicious intent behind it."

Though she said that, everyone knew that the people of the Central Domain held themselves in extremely high regard. They were probably already on their way to the Northern Wilderness, seeking the location of the Profound Yellow Sect.

「Inside the Profound Yellow Sect.」

Everything had returned to normal. Players who were meant to fight did so, and those who were meant to earn Spiritual Stones did likewise. After all, the players now had plenty of Contribution Points and could fight to their deaths without any issue.

Xu Nian was also inside the Great Hall recuperating. The side effects brought by the Eight Gates Escape Armor were not something he could recover from easily. Old Mo and his team could just die and go through Reincarnation if they couldn't bear the pain after activating it. But he couldn't. He had to endure that pain himself, slowly waiting for it to subside.

And this was only the Seventh Shock Gate. If he were to open the Eighth Death Gate, wouldn't he just keel over and die on the spot? He would have to think of ways to procure some life-saving measures in the future.

Dung Beetle, along with the players from Wood Leaf Village, began to Light Fire on other player forces one by one. Being idle, they found it more enjoyable to fight with other players anyway. Other player forces were also happy to engage; no one wanted to be Life Players, and a few fights here and there when bored were nothing.

At Noon, Lin Chen entered through the Teleportation Array, deeply inhaling the Spiritual Qi of the Profound Yellow Sect, growing increasingly envious. If it weren't for family matters these past few days, he probably would have stayed here and not left.

"Big Brother Junlin, I've come to bring you news." Lin Chen approached Junlin and his team and said directly, "Currently, many forces from the Northern Wilderness have entered the Demon Beast Forest. Their aim is to locate the Profound Yellow Sect, seemingly intending to challenge them."

As soon as these words were out, the players instantly got excited. It had been a few days since they fought the Demon Race and the Demon Race, and they were incredibly restless. The Sect Leader had ordered them not to go to the Eastern Region anymore. This was part of an agreement with the Demon Race, ensuring that the Profound Yellow Sect and the Demon Race would not disturb each other. The players could only go to places like Hailong Town and the Demon Beast Forest. They hardly went to the Southern Continent anymore. Now that people from the Northern Wilderness were showing up at their doorstep looking for trouble, the players were naturally thrilled.

"This kind of good opportunity can't be missed! Junlin, don't keep it all to yourselves; include us too!"

"Our Second Legion also wants to participate! Lingxiao Hall, give us a chance!"

"There are so many forces in the Northern Wilderness. How about we each take on one?"

"I think that's feasible. Let's each take on one force. Whoever finishes first can then go and cause trouble for other forces. It's all about speed now, brothers!"

"Damn, the people from Wood Leaf Village have already left! Dung Beetle, that bastard, actually took people to trouble the Non-player Characters outside already!"

...

While the players were still discussing, the people from Wood Leaf Village had already set out. Strike first and gain the upper hand—that was what the people from Wood Leaf Village loved most. In these past few days, they had used Light Fire alone no fewer than five times. They even targeted the female players from the Valley of Hundred Flowers and Hundred Herbs Hall, each striking more ruthlessly than the last!

Junlin hesitated for a moment and then said in a deep voice, "Then let's set out. Each group takes one force. Let's quickly familiarize the players of the Fourth Test with this version."

Hearing this, the several major player forces also began to take action. They were familiar with the Demon Beast Forest. This place was like their backyard. The Demonic Beasts inside were remarkably obedient, each more talented than the last, and the players were very fond of them. With the pet system now online, players had long set their sights on the Demonic Beasts of the Demon Beast Forest. Now, going out was a perfect chance to fight and find a pet for themselves at the same time.

There was no denying it; Extra Large Chili Pepper's Seven-Colored Finch was indeed far too attractive. It was the best option for impressing the ladies...

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