My filial piety will never change

"Uh~oh~~" Yincang's voice changed from the high pitch at the beginning to the dull moan now. She was experiencing a feeling she had never experienced in her first half of her life.

It was as if a mountain torrent that had been brewing in the body for tens of millions of years suddenly burst its banks, causing the entire body to rise and fall in the tide.

This feeling made her ashamed, angry, and helpless.

Zhao Yuchen's yin and yang power was like a greedy and violent glutton, licking, drilling, and invading every inch of weak ground, leaving it completely defenseless.

He showed no mercy to her. When she was in agony, Zhao Yuchen summoned his divine weapon. The scorching heat and powerful aura of the divine weapon slowed down the flow of space.

When Yin Cang saw this divine weapon, his heart, which was about to collapse, suddenly became agitated, "How dare you blaspheme...Ah!!

Before she could finish her words, the divine weapon had already pierced her body, splattering strands of bright red. This meant that the supreme ruler in the eyes of the outsiders had been completely cast down to the mortal realm. Her noble and inviolable majesty had been tainted, no longer radiant.

The red light in Zhao Yuchen's eyes grew even brighter, as if he were saying to her, "Fall, sink! Become mortal!"

The power of the artifact exploded, and Yin Cang's eyes turned white in an instant. The resistance of his hands turned into an embrace, which meant that everything including his divine consciousness was suppressed.

But this was just the beginning for Zhao Yuchen. He mobilized the Jade Maiden Sword and the Mysterious Ice Sword Energy, continuously attacking Yin Cang's body.

She had become a mere object for Zhao Yuchen to vent his anger upon. With the exception of a wisp of consciousness, all feeling had vanished: shame, anger, pain... all gone. Only this wisp of soul remained, drifting through the ethereal void, letting the strange current carry her like a wandering ghost.

In this twisted space, Zhao Yuchen forgot about time and everything in the world. He had only one thought in his mind, which was to vent all the Dao calamity.

He couldn't count how many times he had attacked Yindang, how many times he had ravaged the same part of her body, and he didn't know when her tears and moans began and when they ended.

When he regained consciousness, the calamities had completely vanished, and his mind and body felt more relaxed than ever before.

boom!

Without the obstruction of the Dao Tribulation, the power in the body reached an absolute balance, and the realm was also broken through at this moment.

Late stage of divine realm!

The pinnacle of the divine realm!

Early stage of Taiyi!

Taiyi middle stage!

Taiyi peak!

In the end, his cultivation level remained at the peak of Taiyi.

The source of energy is precisely this distorted spatial force, which is essentially a kind of strength. Now it has become Zhao Yuchen's nutrition.

The entire space barrier outside the Demonic Wasteland disappeared due to this absorption.

Without the distorted space, Zhao Yuchen returned to the castle. Only then did he realize that he was not very far from the outer perimeter.

It seems that most of the journey we have taken is a cycle.

Naturally, the person who returned to the castle with him included the Demon Emperor Yindang.

At this moment, Yindang's jade body was broken and her breath was barely visible, as if she would die in the next moment.

If it was a day ago, Zhao Yuchen would have killed him directly, but now he has a deeper understanding of Dao Yun and can see the overall situation more clearly.

His previous intention to attack the outer realm wasn't entirely for slaughter, but rather to subdue it with force and end the conflict. Only then would Xia Xuantian's power increase a bit, bringing a faint hope.

Now that Yindang is defeated, if it can be utilized, perhaps a lot of steps can be saved.

Zhao Yuchen used the yin and yang energies to repair part of the silver bell's injuries, and at the same time surrounded it with a sword formation.

Yindang slowly opened his eyes. The vicissitudes and confidence that he had in the past had completely disappeared, and what remained was only the decadence and confusion after defeat.

She felt the remaining heat in her body, looked at Zhao Yuchen, and said only four words: "Kill me."

Zhao Yuchen reached out and gently stroked her cheek. "Killing you won't do me any good. I want to discuss cooperation with you."

She raised her eyes and said with despair, "Cooperation? Do you think I'm a fool? There is no possibility of us cooperating."

Zhao Yuchen said, "Shangxuantian will soon clean up Yuxuan Continent. We should cooperate wholeheartedly instead of fighting over ancient grudges. This will only ruin our future."

Chapter 187 No Dignity

Yin Cang sneered, "You are truly righteous."

Zhao Yuchen said calmly, "You don't need to be sarcastic. Everyone wants to prolong their lives and preserve their dignity, not be swept away like garbage."

"Dignity?" Yin Cang's eyes widened. "What dignity do I have now?"

Not only did she fail in the battle, but her body and mind were also ravaged and defiled by Zhao Yuchen. She truly had no dignity at all.

Zhao Yuchen said, "In our fight, one of us will inevitably lose. But this does not affect the core issue. Neither of us wants to be wiped out by Shangxuantian. If I lose, Yuxuan Continent will also be conquered by you and become your aid. Or do you want to take your fellow tribesmen from outside the domain with you to the afterlife?"

Yin Cang sneered, "You're too naive. Even if I agree to cooperate with you, the tens of millions of cultivators under my command won't agree. You're outsiders who have invaded our homeland, driven us out of our territory, and forced our ancestors to cultivate the ways of darkness, engulfing our entire race in darkness. No matter how high-sounding your words, we won't cooperate with you. This conflict that's existed for tens of millions of years can't be resolved with just a simple 'we have a common enemy.'"

Zhao Yuchen sighed, "If we can't resolve this peacefully, even if we can stop Shang Xuantian's cleanup in the future, both forces will continue to be caught in an endless struggle."

Yindang was silent for a moment and said, "Perhaps this is our fate."

"If you believe in fate, you wouldn't intend to resist Shang Xuantian's rules." Zhao Yuchen said, "This means that you, like us, are people who are unwilling to accept fate."

Yin Cang said, "What's the use of being unwilling... Fighting desperately will only bring humiliation upon yourself."

"Then why don't you give up?"

"For the last shred of dignity I have left in me. That's all. Actually, I don't have any hope."

Seeing her attitude soften, Zhao Yuchen didn't rush and changed the subject, "Your domain has been using strange tactics frequently in recent years. Is the person behind this the guy called Shapi?"

Yin Cang wasn't surprised that Zhao Yuchen knew about the existence of the dish. "The one who stayed here is just one of his countless incarnations. Because I had a destiny with him, he offered his help. He also said that his help was just a drop in the bucket. The best-case scenario is to conquer Yuxuan Continent. Fighting against Shangxuantian is nearly impossible."

Zhao Yuchen said: "That's because he didn't consider me as a variable."

"With his abilities, he knows everything about you. It's precisely because he's included you and the entire Yin Yang Valley that he still came to this conclusion," Yin Cang said darkly. "Don't harbor any illusions. I can't let go of my resentment towards you, and you can't really let down your guard either."

Zhao Yuchen pondered for a moment, as if making an important decision. He exhaled and said, "I have a way and a trump card to fight against Shang Xuantian. I guarantee that even Pan Pi won't know about it. Even so, don't you think there is no hope?"

Yin Cang's hopeless expression finally showed a little color, and he asked, "What's the solution?"

"First, you need to go to Shangxuantian and find something. With the help of this item, you can go to another place. I can take you with me." Zhao Yuchen stared at him. "This is all the information I can tell you. After Yuxuan Continent and the extraterritorial forces achieve true harmony, you will know more."

"How can I trust you?"

"You just have to trust me."

"Since you have such means and trump cards, why do you still need our combat power? I don't believe you are really doing this for righteousness or the greater good."

Zhao Yuchen was silent for a long time, and finally sighed: "Just think of it as needing you to be cannon fodder. The least you can get is to live a few more days."

"I'm very satisfied with this reason..." Yin Cang's eyes, which had just risen with hope, dimmed again, "Unfortunately... it's too late."

Zhao Yuchen frowned and asked, "What do you mean?"

At this time, the communication stone lit up.

It was sent by Gongsun Ningyu.

Without the obstruction of the spatial barrier, the communication stone resumed its function.

After the call was connected, Gongsun Ningyu's first words were, "Chen'er, we must return immediately. The demons from outside the region have gathered their core forces, teleported them to the border, and are launching a massive attack. The dormant enemies on Yuxuan Continent have also resurfaced. The situation is extremely urgent!"

...

Go back a little bit in time.

Gongsun Ningyu, Shen Suxin, Ye Ye and Qian Qing were trapped in a circular space after passing through the entrance of Tianmohuang.

They tried everything but still couldn't leave.

However, after a while, the space barrier completely dissipated, and they appeared in an area at the core of Tianmohuang.

The mountains here are covered with strange gray plants, and in the middle of the mountains there is a huge ancient altar.

Qian Qing was no stranger to this. "That altar was once the place where pioneers were selected. And four hundred miles to the east is where Qian Qing was born."

A trace of emotion crossed her face, and she obviously wanted to go back and take a look.

Shen Suxin patted her shoulder and said, "Since we're here now, let's go and take a look."

"Let's go together." Gongsun Ningyu took out the communication stone, but still couldn't get through. She murmured, "Strange, the spatial barrier has dissipated. Logically, the communication stone should be usable, but why is it still not working?"

It was Qian Qing who answered her, "Within a thousand miles of the altar, there is an ancient sacrificial formation covering it. This formation cannot harm humans, but it can block long-distance spiritual connections. Its purpose is to ensure fairness in the selection of pioneers."

Ye Ye said: "Zhao Yuchen is very strong and should have no problem protecting himself. There is no need to worry about him."

Shen Suxin said, "I just don't know if Zhuyi is with him."

Gongsun Ningyu pondered for a moment and said, "Let's explore the area around the altar and then go meet him."

This altar is so important that we should be able to obtain some information about the Demon Emperor and his core subordinates.

Led by Qian Qing, the four of them arrived at her birthplace, a mountain town where they could still see sporadic monks from outside the region coming and going.

Qian Qing discovered something. "This city is very close to the altar, and is guarded by a large number of troops and high-level monks all year round. But now it seems a little deserted."

"Go in and have a look."

With the help of disguise, the four of them successfully entered the city. There were many buildings inside, but as Qianqing said, it seemed a bit deserted.

Qianqing arrived at her hometown, which had long since become someone else's cave dwelling. With a vague look in her eyes, she said, "Qianqing lived here in the past, leading a peaceful life until the Pioneer selection began, and Qianqing was sent to the altar... Her family sacrificed their own lives so that Qianqing could become a Pioneer."

Even if they didn't know the details, the three of them could feel the cruelty.

Just as Gongsun Ningyu was about to say something, Qianqing suddenly looked towards the altar. "Come to think of it, the power of the altar seems to have dissipated completely. This is impossible, unless... a new pioneer was born..."

Chapter 188 New Pioneer Gui Yuzhen

"A new pioneer?" Gongsun Ningyu said solemnly, "If so, the foreign forces must have a new plan. Capturing some local high-level cultivators and questioning them should reveal the answer."

The four of them acted quickly and, with their superior skills, captured the current manager of the city.

But this person said that he had only recently been transferred here to act as the agent, and the former city lord and a large number of elite monks had been taken away.

This made Gongsun Ningyu further certain that there must be some plans outside the domain.

Qian Qing said, "The altar is always guarded by a high priest. No matter how chaotic the situation, he will never leave his post. He should know something."

The remaining three nodded and headed towards the altar.

After the old Demon Emperor fell, he had four great priests under his command. Yin Cang has become the Demon Emperor. Ma Lu was defeated by Zhao Yuchen in Yinchuan.

There are only two priests left, and the one guarding the altar is one of them, named Crazy Bird. He is the one who participates least in external affairs among all the priests.

As soon as the four arrived at the altar, they were surrounded by several monks from outside the domain.

These cultivators were only at the Yuhua realm, and were nothing more than minnows to them, and they were defeated in a few moves.

"Qian Qing, I haven't seen you for many years. You act like this as soon as you come. What's your intention?"

An old man in a black robe walked slowly from the stone path east of the altar.

He was holding a metal cane, and the skin on his face was almost wrinkled together, looking extremely ugly.

Qian Qing said, "I'm just visiting home. But these friends have something they want to ask the Crazy Bird Priest. I hope the Crazy Bird Priest can answer them truthfully."

"Hmph!" Crazy Bird slammed his cane into the ground. "Friends! These cultivators from Yuxuan Continent are your friends, but what are we, your fellow tribesmen, like in your eyes?"

The entire altar seemed to come alive, and the plates underfoot kept rotating, forming a large sacrificial formation.

The four women showed no fear. Ye Ye drew out his giant sword and swung it violently, instantly causing cracks to appear in the formation. The recoil force forced Crazy Bird to retreat several steps.

Gongsun Ningyu and Shen Suxin's attacks followed closely behind. The interwoven light of the Jade Mysterious Fire Fist and the Jade Goddess Sword struck the cracks in the formation, instantly shattering it and destroying most of the altar.

Even though the situation here was turbulent, the cultivators from outside the domain who came to support were all at the Immortal level, with not a single True Immortal or above. It was as if all the top combatants had left the outer domain.

Gongsun Ningyu and the others captured the Crazy Bird and brought it to a secluded forest. Shen Suxin placed her sword on the Crazy Bird's neck. "Tell me! What are you guys out there thinking about? Who is this new pioneer?"

Crazy Bird didn't answer, but looked at Qian Qing, "Have you completely turned to Yuxuan Continent?"

Qian Qing said calmly, "Qian Qing is not leaning towards any side. She is just following her heart."

"What a good way to do what you want." Kuangniao sneered again, stretched his neck, not afraid of life or death.

Ye Ye's jade palm flashed with golden light: "It doesn't matter if you don't answer. I will extract your soul and train it into a puppet. You can tell me whatever you want."

Crazy Bird finally lowered his noble head. "The new pioneer is called Gui Yuzhen. She has comprehended the extremely profound dark way and obtained ancient inheritance during the pioneer refining sacrifice. Her cultivation has surpassed that of the Demon Emperor. She is now leading our foreign cultivators to the border and should have officially launched the attack by now."

Now even Qian Qing's expression changed slightly.

Gui Yuzhen is the young master of Guimu Mountain. He was deceived by his former Taoist friend Fu Niang and became a disciple of Qian Qing's Tuxian Sect.

Seeing her innate advantage in the ways of darkness, Qian Qing offered her all she knew. Later, when Gui Yuzhen went into seclusion, Qian Qing took Fu Niang to Kunlun City to assassinate Fairy Lanhong. Coincidentally, Feng Luan and two companions were also causing trouble in Kunlun City.