Inside a secret cave dwelling of the Xuan Guang Holy Land, the Holy Master of Xuan Guang opened an ice palace. Within the ice palace stood more than ten figures, bound by ice sculptures, appearing ancient and exuding an aura of supreme might.
"Is this the foundation of our Holy Land?" Elder Qing Deng asked, feeling a sense of shock. Even he was visiting this place for the first time and felt a surge of surprise.
"This is the secret cave dwelling of the Xuan Guang Holy Land, and it is also its forbidden ground!" The Holy Master of Xuan Guang stated, "If it weren't for the dire circumstances, I would not have utilized our foundational power. Now, we can summon an ancestor to emerge and annihilate the Assassin Dynasty!"
The disciples of the Xuan Guang Holy Land spoke in unison, their eyes filled with coldness. The situation had escalated to this point, and they would not hold back. Furthermore, having mobilized the Holy Land's reserves, they were determined to win this battle, lest they face severe repercussions.
As they continuously channeled their spiritual energy, immense spiritual power surged forth, gradually infiltrating the ice sculptures, carrying with it a formidable aura.
Soon after, a powerful energy field spread throughout the entire Xuan Guang Holy Land, perceptible to countless disciples. It was an ancient aura, one that evoked a sense of involuntary subservience, a primal submission stemming from their bloodline.
"We pay our respects to the Ancestor!"
The Holy Master of Xuan Guang quickly prostrated himself. At this moment, a white-haired elder sat cross-legged, slowly opening his eyes. Those eyes were like sharp swords, capable of piercing through everyone's hearts, leaving many in awe.
"You have awakened me, which means the Holy Land must be in grave danger!" The Xuan Guang Ancestor spoke, "What has happened to warrant the mobilization of your foundational power!"
"We implore the Ancestor to make a judgment. The Ancient Divine Body has appeared and has become an enemy of the Xuan Guang Holy Land. If this continues, it will bring catastrophic destruction to our Holy Land!" The Holy Master of Xuan Guang clasped his fists and said, "We only seek the Ancestor's help to eliminate this obstacle and ensure the peace of the Holy Land!"
"The Ancient Divine Body?"
The Xuan Guang Ancestor's eyes gleamed with light. Simultaneously, he slowly rose, his demeanor turning cold. He had not expected the Ancient Divine Body to reappear in the mortal realm. This was a catastrophe, a tremendous calamity. If the Ancient Divine Body could not be utterly destroyed, then the Holy Lands would pay a bloody price.
In ancient times, the Ancient Divine Body had emerged, and during that era, the Holy Lands harbored intense hostility towards such divine bodies. The same sentiment held true now.
"Since the Ancient Divine Body has appeared, I am duty-bound!" The Xuan Guang Ancestor declared, "Lead the way, and I will personally suppress the Ancient Divine Body!"
"We thank the Ancestor!"
The Holy Master of Xuan Guang rejoiced and clasped his fists. A glint of golden light flickered in his eyes. With the Ancestor personally intervening, this matter was sure to be resolved, and they need not worry excessively.
"Besides the Ancient Divine Body, there are also individuals from the Assassin Dynasty!" The Holy Master of Xuan Guang stated, "Jian Beitian of the Assassin Dynasty possesses immense strength, renowned as the foremost among the King Realm, possibly even having stepped into the Half-step Great Saint realm!"
"Jian Beitian?"
The Xuan Guang Ancestor narrowed his eyes. "When I was a Saint, he was merely a child. I did not expect him to be capable of threatening a Holy Land now!"
"As long as the Ancestor takes action, this matter will surely be accomplished!" The Holy Master of Xuan Guang quickly said, his words filled with flattery. The Xuan Guang Ancestor was their last resort. If even this trump card could not prevail, it would pose a grave threat to the Holy Land.
With the appearance of the Xuan Guang Ancestor, a subtle shift in the Heavenly Dao power began to spread across the entire Eastern Domain. This Heavenly Dao power was exceptionally strong, almost imperceptible.
"Great Saint aura, this is the aura of a Great Saint!"
Exclamations of astonishment rang out. Everyone was incredulous, never imagining the Great Saint's aura to be so magnificent, so awe-inspiring. They had never witnessed such a potent aura before.
Meanwhile, within the Assassin Dynasty, Jian Beitian's brow furrowed. He gazed towards the direction of the Holy Land, saying, "They have finally awakened their reserves. It seems this battle is unavoidable. We, too, will be utterly annihilated within the Assassin Dynasty!"
"Born in comfort, die in adversity. We have made our choice!" Ghost Shadow spoke, exuding a powerful aura.
The members of the Assassin Dynasty nodded in agreement, showing no signs of evasion. The situation had reached this point, and they finally understood everything. Now, only by fighting to the death could they preserve their last shred of dignity.
Across the Eastern Domain, numerous immortal cultivation sects sealed their mountain gates, and cities closed their gates tightly, daring not to stir. They were acutely aware that an unavoidable great battle was imminent, and after this conflict, the Assassin Dynasty would likely cease to exist.
Concurrently, Lu Fan stood atop a peak of the Assassin Dynasty, his expression composed. This war seemed to hold no suspense; the Assassin Dynasty was destined to lose. Yet, for some reason, he harbored no thoughts of giving up. Perhaps, in his mind, as long as one persevered, there was always a chance for a comeback.
Soon after, the sounds of battle cries erupted. Experts from various Holy Lands surged forth, encircling the Assassin Dynasty from all directions, showing no restraint, as if they had made thorough preparations.
At the center of the assembled forces stood two figures. One was an ancestor of the Lin family, and the other was the ancestor of the Xuan Guang Holy Land. The aura emanating from each of them was enough to inspire dread.
"I never expected our meeting to be in such circumstances!" The Lin Family Ancestor looked at the Xuan Guang Ancestor. "It has indeed been many years. The heavens of this world seem to have changed!"
"Indeed! The heavens of this world have changed. Spiritual energy is recovering. Perhaps our awakening now is the opportune moment." The Lin Family Ancestor smiled, "If we can seize this chance to break through to the Great Saint realm, we will enjoy endless lifespans, and there will be no need to worry about our lifespans reaching their limit!"
"This aligns perfectly with my intentions!" The Lin Family ancestor nodded slightly, his expression growing serious.
At this moment, Lu Fan and Jian Beitian stood atop the mountain peak, gazing at the two elders before them, but uttered no words.
"Jian Beitian, when I became a Saint, you were merely a toddler. Must you now avoid this confrontation?" The Xuan Guang Ancestor looked towards Jian Beitian.
"The Holy Land mobilizing its reserves is indeed extraordinary. I never imagined you old monsters would be unleashed!" Jian Beitian said with a wry smile.