"How is this possible? What exactly is this thing?"
The Demon Race roared repeatedly, instantly unleashing countless Divine Abilities. A violent torrent of energy surged towards the demon suppression seal that was pressing down, attempting to block its suppression.
However, all these struggles were like a gentle breeze in front of the brilliant golden Seal, having no effect.
All the Devilish Qi, the moment it touched the sacred golden light, let out a "hissing" wail and instantly melted away. Not only did it fail to shake the golden Seal in the slightest, but it was like firewood thrown into a furnace, making the golden light even more dazzling and its power even stronger!
"No!!!"
The Demon Race only had time to let out a desperate and unwilling shriek before its massive, twisted soul body, completely enveloped by the golden light, vanished without a trace like dust swept away by a hurricane.
Not even a trace of demonic thought managed to escape.
The golden light slowly receded, and the demon suppression seal returned to its ancient, small appearance, obediently falling into Han Xuanji's palm.
"This thing is quite convenient..."
Han Xuanji nodded slowly, feeling very satisfied.
Although he could have resolved the Demon Race even without the demon suppression seal by relying on his Demon Suppression Sword Intent, with the demon suppression seal, he could solve it with just a wave of his hand.
On one hand, this Demon Race was too weak, being only a remnant soul and sealed for ten thousand years. On the other hand, the demon suppression seal was of extremely high grade and greatly restrained the Demon Race. Even if it were given to an ordinary person, the Demon Race would probably find it difficult to get close.
As the golden light receded, within a hundred-mile radius, the previously surging Devilish Qi completely vanished, and the air was filled with a clear aura, as if the world-destroying demonic power had never appeared.
Only the surrounding devastation and the lingering horror on everyone's faces proved that everything that had just happened was not an illusion.
In the air, only a deathly silence of shock remained.
Han Xuanji put away the demon suppression seal and calmly swept his gaze over everyone.
Xuan Weizi was dumbfounded, unable to believe it. Daoist Tianshu nodded slightly, his eyes flashing with surprise and a hint of imperceptible joy. The Elders of Shenxuan Sect had expressions of awe, bewilderment, and disbelief intertwined on their faces.
"The Demon Race is just... gone?"
Daoist Tianshu's hoarse voice broke the silence, filled with deep incredulity.
He knew better than anyone how troublesome and immortal the Demon Race was. Even his lightning Spells could only cause damage; completely annihilating it was almost impossible.
And this scene before him subverted his understanding.
"Which Grand Elder has returned?"
Someone asked tremblingly.
Han Xuanji's true face was still not exposed, but the Body Integration Realm aura emanating from him was not fake.
And Lü Tianxing felt it was incredible because he could feel that this Sword Intent was very similar to that of the Demon-Slaying Sword Master.
"Your Excellency, could you be the Demon-Slaying Sword Master?"
Lü Tianxing's voice carried a tremor and excitement he himself hadn't noticed.
Han Xuanji thought for a moment, then nodded slightly.
He was essentially acknowledging this identity.
Anyway, everyone present was a high-ranking member of the Sect and would not widely publicize this matter. Moreover, with his current strength, it wouldn't matter even if his true identity was exposed. It was just that he preferred to remain hidden and not put himself in the open, becoming a hypothetical enemy for many people.
Upon seeing this, many people's eyes widened, filled with disbelief.
In an instant, it was as if an invisible thunderclap exploded in everyone's hearts.
"Demon-Slaying Sword Master!"
"It's really him!"
"He... he is already a Body Integration Realm mighty figure?!"
"Heaven blesses Shenxuan! Heaven blesses Shenxuan!"
Sect Master Xuan Weizi's eyes burst forth with brilliant light, his heart already in turmoil. Although he had guessed that the Sword Master's origin was extraordinary and that he might be a person of great Luck, he never expected that his Realm had already reached Body Integration.
The other several Void Return Elders were even more dumbfounded. In their memories and intelligence, although the Demon-Slaying Sword Master was strong, he should have been at the Soul Transformation level. How many years had it been?
He had already become comparable to the Grand Elders they looked up to?
Daoist Tianshu clapped his hands and laughed heartily, his hunched body seeming to straighten a bit. His gaze towards Han Xuanji was filled with undisguised admiration and relief:
"Hahaha! Good! What a Demon-Slaying Sword Master! You've hidden yourself truly deeply! Xuan Weizi, you young ones, with such astonishing talent, why didn't you tell Old Ancestor me earlier? You almost let that little devil tear apart my old bones!"
Xuan Weizi and the others showed a bitter smile upon hearing this.
They too had only truly confirmed the Sword Master's Realm today!
"The Demon Race has appeared. Do you know why?"
Han Xuanji's lips moved slightly, his voice clearly entering everyone's ears, without a trace of emotion.
Upon hearing this.
Everyone finally came to their senses and quickly called out to Shi Chong:
"Elder Shi, you are responsible for overseeing the Demon Suppression Abyss. What exactly happened?"
Shi Chong's clothes were torn, completely unlike a Soul Transformation Cultivator. At this moment, he quickly knelt on the ground and cried out:
"Lord Sword Master! It is my dereliction of duty! I deserve death for this, there's no escaping the blame. The Disciple guarding the Seal Formation reported an abnormal flow of spiritual energy, and when I arrived, the core node already showed signs of collapse!
I injected spiritual energy to try and stabilize it, but... but that Devil Head had accumulated resentment for ten thousand years, and its power was strange. It actually took advantage of the Formation's instability to forcefully break out.
It is my incompetence, and I am willing to accept any punishment, even if it means cultivating bitterly in the Cliff of Reflection for a thousand years until my soul lamp extinguishes, I will have no complaints!"
Shi Chong's words were earnest, portraying himself as a tragic figure who fought hard but was outmatched and filled with remorse.
Upon hearing this, everyone did not harbor too much doubt.
Because the Seal Formation had indeed not been maintained for too many years, and the Demon Race was so powerful, it was understandable that it would forcibly break free.
Shi Chong arriving immediately and desperately trying to stop the Demon Race from causing chaos also seemed to have no major issues.
"Is that so?"
Han Xuanji's voice remained calm, yet it was like a basin of ice water, instantly extinguishing the faint glimmer of sympathy that had just arisen in the field.
His deep eyes, as if able to see through all illusions, quietly looked at Shi Chong. The invisible pressure instantly covered Shi Chong's forehead with cold sweat, and his body trembled slightly uncontrollably.
Seeing this, the Peak Master of Danyang Peak still wanted to say something for Shi Chong, but was quickly pulled back by the Sect Master.
[Shi Chong: Huashen Realm Ninth Layer, Shenxuan Sect inner Elder, Demon Cult undercover agent, loyal to Shenxuan Sect, but was blackmailed by the Demon Cult and released the remnant soul of the Demon Race.]
Although Han Xuanji knew that the other party had a reason, an undercover agent was an undercover agent.
He would not consider it from the other party's perspective.
Should he just kill him?
Suddenly, Han Xuanji sensed something and unleashed a stream of spiritual energy from his right hand.
From the ruins, a severely damaged body broke through the obstacles and flew in front of everyone.
This person was Li Shanhai.
A trace of anger also flashed in Han Xuanji's eyes.
He hadn't expected that this good Senior Brother had also been implicated.
"This is... a guarding Disciple."
"Wait, this person still has a trace of life."
Soon, someone else discovered the aura surrounding Li Shanhai.
Han Xuanji guessed that perhaps the spiritual energy he had unleashed back then had played a role. Because back then, to avoid suspicion from the other party, the spiritual energy he unleashed was extremely subtle. It did not dissipate after the Breakthrough but remained hidden within his body, and now it just happened to save Li Shanhai's life.
"Wake up."
With a flick of Han Xuanji's finger, a stream of spiritual energy wrapped a Medicinal Pill and entered Li Shanhai's mouth.
"This is the Life and Death Creation Pill?"
Immediately, an Elder from Danding Peak recognized it and exclaimed.
One must know that this was a sixth-grade treasure Medicinal Pill capable of bringing the dead back to life and regenerating flesh and bones, its value immeasurable, yet it was used on a Golden Core Disciple!
What they didn't expect was that Han Xuanji had also taken it out casually, after all, he had more than enough of this level of Medicinal Pill.
Before long, Li Shanhai's injuries healed at a visible speed, and that stream of spiritual energy even protected his mind, purifying all the Devilish Qi that had contaminated him.
When Li Shanhai opened his eyes, he saw a group of powerful figures surrounding him.
He was instantly startled and shivered.
"Sect... Sect Master! All Elders..."
Li Shanhai struggled to bow, but Xuan Weizi supported him with a gentle stream of spiritual energy.
Upon seeing Li Shanhai wake up, everyone quickly put on kind and amiable expressions, completely devoid of their usual prestige.
"No need for formalities. Senior Sword Master saved you. What did you see? Just speak freely!"
Xuan Weizi's gaze was sharp as a blade, and his tone was gentle.
"Senior Sword Master?"
Li Shanhai's mind was still a bit muddled. His consciousness remained at the moment the Demon Race appeared and the Devilish Qi attacked everyone. Suddenly, he recalled something, and his gaze fixed intently on one person in the crowd.
His eyes instantly erupted with deep hatred and anger. He stretched out a trembling finger, pointing firmly at Shi Chong in the crowd, and roared with all his might, his voice shaking the entire Demon Suppression Abyss:
"It was Shi Chong! He personally opened the Seal and deliberately released the Demon Race! He also tried to kill us to silence us! Senior Brother Zhao, Junior Brother Qian... they are all... all dead!
Please, Sect Master, please, all Elders, and Lord Sword Master, uphold justice for us! Avenge our fallen fellow Disciples!"
Li Shanhai's accusations, each word dripping with blood, were like thunder from the Nine Heavens, exploding in everyone's ears.