Heaven-Spear Guest and Old Ancestor of the North Sea fled in panic and disarray, returning to the colossal city of Beique.
An old man in green robes quietly appeared, casting a cold gaze upon the two of them.
"Only the two of you have returned? I told you long ago not to act rashly."
Heaven-Spear Guest sighed softly. "How many Ancient Ones remain in the city who are merged with the Heavenly Dao and have entered the realm of the Immortal Emperor?"
"What do you mean?" The old man in green robes was somewhat baffled. If merging with the Heavenly Dao to advance was the criteria, he was one of them.
Old Ancestor of the North Sea spat out a mouthful of blood and said bluntly, "Murong Wugui and Qingshan Daoist Buddha were possessed by the Supreme Heaven Lord and died in battle. The whereabouts of the Ancient Sword Emperor are unknown; it's unclear whether he managed to escape or perished."
"Possessed by the Heavenly Dao? This! How can this be?!"
The old man in green robes panicked instantly. He had no idea that merging with the Heavenly Dao could lead to possession!
He had existed for endless years, yet he had never once heard of such a thing!
Immediately, he summoned the Ancient Ones within the city, along with a number of hermits who had suddenly emerged.
On the other side, the Black Dragon King commanded his grand army in campaigns across the south, shattering city after city.
After breaching each city, he used spell seals to control the cultivators within, sustaining war throu…
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