I asked you to go down the mountain and get married, not to shock the world!

Just as Mingchuan and Jinman were discussing and finalizing their plan, and the undercurrents within the entire Wanchuan Sect and even the Spirit Realm were rapidly surging—

Without warning, the world around the Holy Land suddenly changed color!

It was neither thunder and lightning, nor a violent storm.

Rather, it is a deeper, more fundamental change.

The entire sky of the Spirit Realm, whether day or night, was instantly dyed with a strange moon-white color!

That wasn't moonlight; it was more like some kind of vast and incomparable power of law, transcending the realm of ordinary spiritual energy, briefly covering the sky!

Countless cultivators looked up in astonishment and saw that above the sky, the illusory trajectories of stars were forcibly distorted and redrawn, transforming into a vast and profound star map. At the center, a clear and bright moon phantom slowly rotated, emanating a terrifying pressure that made all things bow down and time and space freeze!

This oppressive aura is not directed at any particular person or region, but rather a natural declaration of existence, like a giant whale emerging from the water, its massive body itself creating waves.

Throughout the Spirit Realm, all cultivators above the Core Formation stage felt a sinking feeling in their hearts, as if an invisible mountain was pressing down on their Dao foundation, causing them to hold their breath.

The higher one's cultivation level, the deeper the feeling!

Inside the Hanging Hall of Wanchuan Sect, Mingchuan suddenly looked up at the Mirror of Heaven.

In the mirror, the area representing the direction of the Holy Domain Dragon Roar Temple, which was originally just a calm moonlight, is now like an erupting volcano, bursting out with dazzling brilliance. There is also a vast, boundless, and terrifying aura that seems to be as old as heaven and earth, like an ancient beast that has awakened, casting an indifferent glance across the endless void!

"The peak of the Integration Realm!" Mingchuan said, each word distinct and his voice hoarse.

He had once felt the pressure of Lingxu Zhenren in the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm, which was as deep and unfathomable as an abyss or the sea.

But the aura emanating from this distant place was even more transcendent, even more... despairing!

It was an absolute suppression on a life level, as if an ant looking up at the sky could not even muster the thought of resistance.

“It’s Yue Wuyai… He really succeeded.” Jin Man stood beside him, her face as pale as paper, her body trembling slightly, not from fear, but from the stirring of memories and hatred etched into her bones. “This aura… there’s no mistake. Two hundred years ago, when he went into seclusion, he was already at the peak of the early stage of the Integration Realm, touching the threshold of the middle stage. Now… he has actually skipped the middle stage and reached the late stage, or even… the peak!”

She grabbed Mingchuan's arm tightly, her nails digging almost into his flesh, her eyes filled with unprecedented seriousness and urgency: "Mingchuan! The plan must be brought forward, no, it must be changed! If Yue Wuyai is determined to help Yue Yao, and even personally intervenes, with our current strength, we are absolutely no match for him! The peak of the Integration Realm... that is already the existence at the very top of this world! Senior Lingxu can probably only barely hold his own, with no chance of victory!"

Mingchuan forcibly suppressed the pounding in his heart and forced himself to think calmly.

He knew Kingman was right.

The absolute gap in rank cannot be completely bridged by strategy and courage.

Moonless is like a majestic mountain that suddenly appears in front of you, directly changing the weight of the entire game.

Just then, two familiar auras rapidly approached the Suspended Palace.

It was none other than Master Lingxu and Ye Yan.

The two seniors also lost their usual composure. Master Lingxu had a deep frown and his eyes were filled with unresolved worry, while Ye Yan had an unusually serious expression, even with a hint of frustration.

"Xiao Chuan, you saw it all?" Ye Yan asked, his voice low.

Mingchuan nodded and invited Lingxu Zhenren and Ye Yan into the hall, where he set up numerous restrictions.

"Senior, Master, how bad is the situation?" Mingchuan asked directly.

Master Lingxu remained silent for a moment before slowly saying, "It's worse than we expected. Yue Wuyai's breakthrough this time is extraordinary, probably not an ordinary peak Integration Realm cultivator. He has been in seclusion for two hundred years, and now that he has emerged, his temperament, strength, and goals are all unpredictable. If he is determined to support Yue Yao and sweep away the obstacles in the Spirit Realm with lightning speed, we... will have almost no power to fight back."

Ye Yan interjected, his tone heavy: "A head-on confrontation is a dead end. The only chance of survival lies in dividing and exploiting each other's strengths."

"Divide? Leverage?" Mingchuan's eyes flashed. "Senior, you mean... other forces in the Holy Domain?"

“That’s right.” Master Lingxu nodded. “The Holy Domain is not monolithic. Although Longyin Temple is strong, it does not have absolute power. Dafan Temple, Yuelun Pavilion, and the Holy Domain Dynasty, which has always been aloof but has unfathomable depths, are all top-tier entities that are on par with or even subtly counterbalance Longyin Temple.”

“When Yue Wuyai emerges from seclusion, his strength will increase significantly, which will inevitably disrupt the original balance of the Holy Domain. The other factions will never sit idly by and watch Longyin Temple become the only dominant force, especially... if Longyin Temple extends its tentacles into the Spirit Domain without restraint, it may touch their interests or bottom line.”

Master Lingxu continued, "I have some connection with Master Huineng of Dafan Temple. Although that old monk spends his days meditating and chanting Buddhist scriptures and dislikes getting involved in worldly disputes, he is compassionate and has long held reservations about some of the radical practices of Yueyao and even Longyin Temple in recent years. He has even secretly helped Lingyu before."

"If we can persuade him, even if it's just to keep Dafan Temple neutral or to say a word at a crucial moment, it would be a huge help."

“Master Huineng…” Mingchuan recalled that when they wanted to enter that secret realm in the Holy Domain, Master Huineng appeared and helped them.

Ye Yan's eyes immediately lit up: "That would be wonderful! Why don't we try to persuade Master Huineng first?"

Master Lingxu shook his head: "I'm afraid Master Huineng alone is not enough."

"The Great Brahma Temple is not a one-man show. We need more leverage and allies. The Holy Domain Dynasty... has always had an ambiguous attitude. They are above sectarian struggles, in charge of the secular order of the Holy Domain and some ancient inheritances, and their strength is unfathomable. If we can find out their attitude, or even gain a little room for maneuver, the situation will be very different."

Mingchuan understood what the two seniors meant.

This is a journey to the Holy Land to conduct a dangerous and delicate diplomatic negotiation!

“This journey is extremely dangerous.” Master Lingxu looked at Mingchuan. “The Holy Domain is a mixed bag of people, and the Dragon Roar Temple has spies everywhere. Yueyao will definitely try every means to obstruct us, and may even set up a trap to kill us. But some things must be done. Your master and I have discussed it, and the two of us, along with the Green-Faced Fox and the Crimson Flame Fox, will accompany you on this journey.”

Mingchuan nodded, indicating he understood.

Master Lingxu has essentially brought all their strongest combat forces, which should at least give the opponent some deterrence.

Or perhaps it reflects their emphasis on it.

Master Lingxu paused for a moment, then looked at Jinman: "Vice Sect Master Jinman needs to stay and oversee the liaison between Wanchuan Sect and Lingyu. Your identity is special, and it is not appropriate for you to show yourself in the Holy Domain at this time. Stone Pattern Bear has unparalleled defense and a calm mind. It is most suitable for you to stay and guard the sect, while also taking care of any possible changes on Zhao Hu's side."

The arrangement was reasonable. After a moment's thought, Mingchuan nodded emphatically: "Alright! We will do as the Master and Master have said."