My son is about to break through.

While the starry sky was turbulent because of Gu Qingfeng's name, and various forces were spreading out their search for clues like a spider web, the Ancient Netherworld Holy Land was eerily calm.

Since entering the Holy Land, Gu Qingfeng has lived a secluded life, never leaving the magnificent palace shrouded in layers of restrictions.

However, although he did not leave his home, he was fully aware of the news that was sweeping in from the outside world like a storm.

The Ancient Nether Saint Lord and the intelligence gathered by his subordinates would send a massive amount of information to him every day after filtering it.

On this day, the Ancient Netherworld Saint Lord respectfully requested an audience outside the palace. Only after being granted permission did he bow his head and step into the palace.

He dared not be negligent in the slightest. The true identity of the person before him was already obvious. The more he understood the root cause of the turmoil in the outside world, the more awe he felt, and the more grateful he was for his choice back then.

"senior."

The Ancient Nether Saint Lord bowed respectfully, his voice carrying a barely perceptible hint of urgency.

"The situation in the starry sky is becoming increasingly unpredictable. All forces, whether they are the strange beings that have descended from beyond the realm or other groups of cultivators from beyond the realm, seem to be sparing no effort to search for the whereabouts of their predecessors."

Their methods are numerous and their actions extremely disruptive, disturbing the peace of the starry sky.

He paused, glanced quickly at Gu Qingfeng, who sat calmly at the head of the table, and continued to report: "Many star fields and vassal forces under the jurisdiction of the Ancient Netherworld Holy Land have also been affected."

Especially those bizarre beings who act bloodthirstyly and devour living beings, they seem to have no scruples. In a short period of time, no less than seven medium-sized forces that depended on the Holy Land have been destroyed by them, leaving no living beings and not a single blade of grass left.

Now, several powerful figures who managed to escape have joined forces and come to the Holy Land, pleading for the Holy Land to step in and take charge of the situation, and to protect their respective regions.

"What does the senior think should be done about this matter?"

The words of the Ancient Nether Saint Lord were extremely clever.

He not only pointed out the severity and urgency of the external crisis, but also subtly expressed the fear and pleas of the local forces, and implied a layer of probing—he wanted to know whether Gu Qingfeng would choose to remain behind the scenes or prepare to take action in the face of such a situation.

In fact, after these days of secret investigation and piecing together information, the Ancient Nether Saint Lord was already eight or nine parts certain in his heart.

The extraordinary and unfathomable senior before us is very likely the very person who has stirred up the entire starry sky and caused countless powerful beings from beyond the realm to move at the mere mention of his name and want to eliminate him as soon as possible—the legendary Xuan Tian Emperor Gu Qingfeng!

Especially when recalling the boundless power that the other party effortlessly pacified the forbidden zone of the ancient gods that day, as well as the indifference and majesty that naturally flowed from his words and deeds, which placed him above all living beings, this guess almost became a conclusion.

Upon learning the truth, the Ancient Nether Saint Lord felt no fear; instead, his resolve to follow him only strengthened.

The fact that it could provoke such a major conflict between two top factions from beyond the realm proves the significance of this person's existence.

If we can hold on tightly to this incredibly powerful force, not only will we be able to break free from the shackles of lifespan in this world, but we will also be able to secure a place in a wider world in the future – that would not be a pipe dream!
Upon hearing this, Gu Qingfeng calmly focused his gaze on the Ancient Nether Saint Lord, as if he could see through all the thoughts in his heart.

He picked up the spiritual tea beside him, took a small sip, and then slowly spoke, his voice as calm as a still well.

"Those bizarre beings that you mentioned, which wreak havoc and slaughter, are collectively known as evil gods in the endless immortal realms outside."

They were the mortal enemies who had fought against the human race for countless years, using the human race's flesh, blood, and soul as resources for their cultivation.

The two races are already locked in a blood feud, a stalemate that can't be resolved without a fight to the death.

He succinctly sketched out a glimpse of the cruelty of the outside world for the Ancient Nether Saint Lord, then his tone turned cold: "Since there are evil gods causing chaos and slaughtering living beings, why hesitate?"
"Just strike directly and kill them."

The Ancient Nether Saint Lord felt a chill and quickly said, "Senior, you are wise. It is not that I am afraid of battle."

However, those evil gods are of unpredictable strength and use unpredictable methods. Although I am at the sixth tribulation realm, I am worried that if I encounter a powerful enemy, I will not only be unable to eliminate them, but may also tarnish your reputation and ruin our important mission..."

His concerns are justified.

The name of an evil god is enough to make one's heart tremble, and what weakling could be able to cross the barriers between worlds to descend upon this place?
Gu Qingfeng put down his teacup, his tone still calm: "Although the Evil God Clan is strong, there are different levels of power."

With your cultivation level of a Six Tribulation Celestial Venerable, coupled with the foundation of the Ancient Netherworld Holy Land, you are more than capable of dealing with any evil god at the level of a Seven Tribulation or higher.

"Sweeping away those low- to mid-level evil gods is more than enough."

He had long anticipated that the evil god clan would take advantage of the opportunity presented by the secret realm's rules suppressing him to make their move, and this was also the opportunity he had been waiting for.

If we can wipe out the evil god's elite forces who have infiltrated the secret realm here, we can not only eliminate a major threat to the future of humanity, but also clear the way for humanity to completely control this secret realm that contains immortal opportunities.

This way.

The strength of the human race can be greatly improved.

after all--

This secret realm holds opportunities at the Immortal level.

This point cannot be ignored.

the other side.

Upon hearing Gu Qingfeng's words, the Ancient Nether Saint Lord was also greatly shaken.

The situation in the outer regions was far more severe than he had imagined.

Looking at this starry sky, although there are countless races living together and constantly fighting each other, they are all relatively restrained. Apart from the rumored dark turmoil, it is quite rare to see a race wiped out.

From Gu Qingfeng's words, the Ancient Nether Saint Lord could also understand the terror of such evil gods.

Although he was a Sixth Tribulation Celestial Venerable, his strength, while not top-tier in the starry sky, was certainly not weak.

The thought of dealing with such beings still made the Ancient Nether Saint Lord somewhat uneasy.

Seeing the lingering unease in the eyes of the Ancient Nether Saint Lord, Gu Qingfeng said no more.

He knew that for the Ancient Nether Saint Lord, who had never truly fought against an evil god, words alone could not completely dispel his concerns.

So he flicked his finger.

"Om-!"

A sword cry, seemingly from ancient times, suddenly resounded throughout the hall. It was not a vibration of sound, but a sharp Daoist charm that struck directly at the soul!

The next moment, a blood-red array plate, no bigger than a palm, appeared out of thin air.

The patterns on the array plate were extremely intricate and profound, resembling the movement of the stars in the heavens, and also containing endless images of killing and warfare.

Around the array plate, nine illusory sword shadows floated and sank, each sword shadow exuding a terrifying aura capable of annihilating stars and destroying all laws!
"Supreme Immortal Artifact!"

The Ancient Nether Saint Lord's pupils constricted sharply, and he cried out in alarm.

He once had the good fortune to sense the aura of a flawed supreme immortal artifact in a distant star field, and the boundless pressure of that artifact remains unforgettable to this day.

The aura emanating from this array plate was more than a hundred times stronger than that incomplete immortal artifact!
It was a terrifying power that was complete and almost possessed its own life!
The mere leakage of his aura caused the Great Dao around the Ancient Nether Saint Lord to tremble slightly, and his soul to ache, as if countless sharp swords were hanging over his head.

The space inside the hall began to distort slightly, and the light was swallowed up by the blood-red array plate, making it appear dim.

Gu Qingfeng's voice rang out at the right moment, calmly introducing: "This item is called the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation, and it is ranked as a ninth-grade Creation Treasure."

It contains a diagram of an immortal-slaying formation and nine immortal swords.

The array primarily traps and suppresses, evolving into an endless killing sword domain.

The Nine Swords are primarily for offensive combat; they can be used separately or in combination, with endless variations.

He paused, glanced at the heavily breathing Ancient Nether Saint Lord, and continued, "With your sixth tribulation cultivation, if you fully activate this formation and supplement it with the holy land's formation, trapping or even killing an eighth tribulation Heavenly Venerable would not be difficult."

Under ordinary circumstances, even those who enter the formation after nine tribulations are unlikely to escape annihilation.

The Ancient Nether Saint Lord was shaken to his core upon hearing this, and then he killed the Eight Tribulation Heavenly Venerable!

This was something he could hardly have imagined in his previous understanding.

The difference between the sixth and eighth kalpas may seem to be only two kalpas, but in reality, the gap is as vast as an insurmountable chasm.

However, Gu Qingfeng's next words struck him like a thunderbolt, leaving his mind blank.

"Furthermore, I have left a power imprint at the core of this formation."

If you encounter an insurmountable enemy, you can activate this mark. Once activated, the power of this formation will be temporarily amplified to a higher level, at which point even an ordinary Nine Tribulation Celestial Venerable will be slain.

Even a Nine Tribulations Celestial Venerable can be slain!
These seven seemingly casual words, however, struck the ears of the Ancient Nether Saint Lord with a power more profound than thunder from the heavens.

What is the concept of a Nine Tribulations Celestial Venerable?
In this starry sky, there is an unparalleled being known as the Supreme Being, the end of the path of cultivation, an ancient legend that has lived for a trillion years, and a supreme being capable of suppressing an era and making billions of galaxies bow down!
How could a single artifact kill a supreme being?

If these words had come from someone else, the Ancient Lord of the Netherworld would have scoffed at them, considering them arrogant and ignorant.

But the one who said these words was Gu Qingfeng, the one who personally wiped out the ancient god's forbidden zone that caused the supreme being to bleed!

The terror of the Ancient God Forbidden Zone is known to everyone in the starry sky.

Gu Qingfeng was able to emerge unscathed from it, and it is rumored that he received the greatest fortune from it. His true strength has long surpassed the realm of ordinary supreme beings.

His words carry undeniable weight!
"Go."

With a gentle flick of his sleeve, Gu Qingfeng sent the Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation, which exuded a chilling aura, transforming into a streak of light that floated steadily before the Ancient Nether Saint Lord.

"The evil gods wreak havoc on the starry sky and slaughter living beings. You shall act on my behalf and eliminate them one by one."

This is also a good time for your Ancient Sacred Land to establish its prestige and integrate the power of the stars.

Let those local forces who are still observing see what it's like to follow me.

The Ancient Nether Saint Lord took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the ecstasy and shock in his heart, and solemnly held up the blood-red array plate with his slightly trembling hands.

The array plate felt slightly heavy and cool to the touch, but the immense power it contained gave him a sense of peace and warmth.

"This junior obeys! I will certainly live up to your expectations, senior, and eradicate the evil influence, thus upholding the prestige of our holy land!"

The Ancient Netherworld Saint Lord bowed deeply, his voice choked with emotion.

With this treasure in hand, let alone dealing with those evil gods, he would even dare to challenge a veteran supreme being right now!

As the Ancient Nether Saint Lord departed, Gu Qingfeng looked out into the void, his eyes calm and unfathomable.

"The Clan of Evil Gods..."

……

Ten days later.

In one continent.

Here, evil gods roam freely, and calamities spread far and wide. Although there are many powerful figures guarding this continent, they have no chance of resisting the evil god race.

no way.

The two sides are too far apart in strength.

With overwhelming strength, victory cannot be won by sheer numbers.

When the Ancient Nether Saint Lord arrived, seeing the tragic scene on this continent, a surge of anger welled up in his heart.

"A mere evil god dares to slaughter my human cultivators at will? He's courting death!"

He roared angrily, unleashing his cultivation at the Sixth Tribulation Heavenly Venerable Realm without any concealment, and a terrifying aura swept across the entire continent.

that moment.

All the evil gods looked horrified, as if they had seen some terrifying being.

On the human side, the survivors all wore expressions of relief at having survived the ordeal.

"That is the Ancient Nether Saint Lord!"

"The Ancient Netherworld Saint Lord has arrived; these evil gods have no chance of survival!"

"kill--"

An ancient celestial being who had reached the second tribulation realm roared, and the aura that had been weakened due to severe injuries was restored to its peak, catching the evil god who was fighting against him somewhat off guard.

The other evil gods and celestial beings' faces darkened upon seeing this.

The appearance of a Six Tribulation Celestial Venerable naturally put them under immense pressure.

But that's it.

The Ancient Nether Saint Lord has already made his move.

With a single palm strike, he slammed down upon the evil god camp, the terrifying power causing countless evil gods to bleed instantly.

These evil gods didn't even have time to scream before they were reduced to ashes by this power.

Such absolute power is simply incomparable to that of ordinary evil gods.

The evil god celestial being was furious: "How dare a mere sixth-tribulation celestial being be so presumptuous! When our clan's supreme being arrives in person, you will definitely pay the price."

If we bow our heads and submit now, we may still have a chance to live.

Otherwise, you will face certain death!

Even when facing the Ancient Nether Saint Lord, the Evil God Clan never begged for mercy, but instead directly brought out the power behind them.

and.

In order to maximize the deterrent effect, the other party did not even mention the Nine Tribulations Celestial Venerable, but directly used the name of the Supreme.

These evil gods and celestial beings knew very well that in this secret realm, the Nine Tribulations Celestial Being was called the Supreme Being, enough to suppress an era.

So it exists.

It naturally possesses immense deterrent power.

In this regard.

The Ancient Nether Saint Lord's expression was indifferent, but his eyes were full of disdain.

"A mere evil god dares to threaten me? He has no sense of mortality!"

The words fell.

As the Ancient Nether Saint Lord unleashed a palm strike, he witnessed the Great Dao River piercing through the void, causing the Evil God Celestial Venerable's expression to drastically change.

The latter hurriedly tried to defend himself, but given the absolute difference in strength, such resistance was futile.

Just a face to face.

This evil god's physical body exploded, and half of his body was completely obliterated by this power.

"you--"

The other party was shocked and furious, still unable to understand why the Ancient Nether Saint Lord was not afraid of the supreme powerhouse of the Evil God Clan.

In this regard.

The Ancient Nether Saint Lord was naturally able to see what the other party was thinking.

In this regard.

He simply scoffed.

If he didn't have someone like Gu Qingfeng, who was powerful enough to wipe out the Ancient God Forbidden Zone, backing him up, then the Ancient Nether Saint Lord would certainly not dare to easily offend the Evil God Clan.

But with such a powerful figure supporting him, and possessing a supreme immortal artifact, what reason did the Ancient Nether Saint Lord have to fear? (End of Chapter)