As the night grew darker, the strong smell of blood wafted to our noses on the evening breeze.

Clad in black and masked with a black cloth, the Dark Soul Guard coldly stepped on the still-warm chest of the person.

The force of that kick shattered the internal organs of the Haotian Sect disciple beneath him.

His last breaths were quickly extinguished by that kick, and his body grew cold.

However, to prevent anyone from faking their death, the Dark Soul Guards would use their weapons to stab each corpse in the chest as they passed by, making sure the heart was pierced and the person was definitely dead.

A bloody wind blows, and the blood flowing on the ground of the once peaceful and exclusive village can gather into a river.

"I never imagined that the once-renowned Haotian Sect would fall to such a state. It's truly pathetic." The slightly plump turtle elder glanced indifferently at a child who had died at the hands of the Dark Soul Guards.

A poisoned arrow, over seventy centimeters long, pierced the chest of a young child.

His lifeless, dark eyes were wide open, his small face still showing confusion and unease, before his life came to an abrupt end.

Qian Yuelong looked silently at the child who had died a gruesome death.

If it were the old her, she would have been unable to bear it.

But now, I only feel a little regret.

Her state of mind changed as she became more integrated into this continent.

She knew that in this continent where the concept of bloodline was extremely important, even a three-year-old child would inexplicably develop a strong sense of belonging to their former sect in the future. If she let them go now, they would inevitably seize the opportunity to cause trouble for the Spirit Hall in the future and avenge their sect.

Unless it's someone like Yu Yongsi, who was born with an irreconcilable blood feud with the sect, but such people are extremely rare.

The sects on this continent are all very good at strategizing with their disciples. Yu Yongsi was forcibly taken back halfway through his journey. As for the other disciples who grew up in the sect, no matter what happened between the disciples and the sect, 80% of them would eventually sit at the same table and make dumplings together.

Just like Tang San, who was born in the outside world, in the original story, his father forced him to acknowledge a sect, and would yell at him for the slightest disrespect. Even when he sought justice for his father and mother, he was slapped by an uncle who suddenly appeared.

Elder Sea Turtle, who caught a glimpse of Qian Yuelong's expression out of the corner of his eye, paused slightly. Thinking of the rumors about the saintess's pure and kind personality, he comforted her, "Saintess, there's no need to worry too much. If you have to blame someone, blame them for being born into the Haotian Sect."

They look down on today's children, but what if a few decades later, a Soul Master with extraordinary talent like Tang San emerges?

If we don't nip it in the bud now, aren't we just creating unnecessary problems for the future?

Qian Yuelong accepted Elder Sea Turtle's kindness, shook her head and said, "Thank you for the reminder, Elder Sea Turtle. I understand."

"Saintess".

While they were chatting, the captains of the Dark Soul Guard squads, having finished clearing the entire village, all came to report to Qian Yuelong and the sea turtle elder guarding her side:

"The remnants of the Haotian Sect here have been completely wiped out. Shall we continue advancing?"

Qian Yuelong glanced sideways at the majestic mountain peaks standing in the deep night fog. Under her spiritual vision, the huge iron chains connecting the mountain peaks were clearly visible.

Incidentally, after obtaining her eighth soul ring, her Heavenly Evolution Technique resonated with the eighth soul skill she acquired. Her "Spiritual Light," which was stuck in the second realm, broke through to "Spirit Breaking" in one fell swoop, evolving from a Holy Spirit Dao Body to a Supreme Dao Body. Her spiritual power reached a new level, and her spiritual vision also gained the ability to break through all domains and find the array eye at a glance within an array.

The latter may not be of much use on this continent, because very few people have comprehended the formation, but the former is extremely useful.

"certainly."

As the last note faded, rings of deep, imposing light rose from beneath his feet.

"Buzzing—"

Black, black, black, black; red, red, red, red.

After receiving the second divinely bestowed spirit ring, the fifth spirit ring was also successfully upgraded to a 100,000-year spirit ring.

Elder Sea Turtle stepped back slightly and looked up at Qian Yuelong, who was suspended in mid-air above the ground.

The delicate and translucent lotus petals, like fine glass, are tinged with gradient colors, which complement the golden hue of the main body, scattering a colorful and sacred light.

The sea turtle elder, who was very close to Qian Yuelong, twitched his nose and smelled a faint floral fragrance.

Qian Yuelong held up the Floating World Golden Lotus, pretending it was the effect of her martial spirit, and quietly activated the passive skill "Flowering Branches".

The earth shook violently, and several thorny vines burst forth from the ground, stretching their branches wildly. They met in the gaps between the mountains, intertwining and forming vine corridors.

Although there are dangerous poisonous stings, it is much safer than slippery, cold iron chains.

Moreover, there is more than one vine-covered bridge connecting the mountains.

"Leave no one alive."

The voice, imbued with soul power, was clearly transmitted to the ears of every Dark Soul Guard.

Like worker bees receiving a queen's command, a swarm of dark figures emerged, moving with incredible agility. Without even unleashing their martial spirits or spirit rings, they rushed towards different mountain peaks, forming a pincer movement to head straight for the most magnificent main peak among the mountains!

Under Qian Yuelong's precise control, the vines that broke through the soil from the mountain or the thick soil deliberately avoided the main peak. By the time the disciples guarding the main peak of the sect noticed something was wrong, more than half of the Dark Soul Guards had arrived and surrounded the mountains around the main peak.

The menacing vines, no longer sneaking around, emerged from the chilly mountain mist and swept towards the main peak with menacing claws.

"Enemy! Enemy attack!"

The gatekeeper disciples stared in horror at the vines rushing in from all directions and the black-clad men leaping on their branches. Rings of soul power rose beneath their feet as they gripped the Haotian Hammer, channeling their soul power into their voices to warn the entire sect as they swung the hammer forward.

The once cold and silent Haotian Sect trembled as a terrifying roar spread out, stunning the Dark Soul Guards who were about to attack the gatekeepers.

Taking advantage of this opening, the gatekeeper disciples swung their hammers and smashed them hard, using the two-second pause to strike their chests and shatter their sternums.

"Who dares to be so insolent in my Haotian Sect?!"

A tall, imposing figure leaped into the air. With broad shoulders and a muscular build, a chiseled face, and short, graying hair, even in simple gray clothes, no one dared to underestimate him.

"Haotian Sect... Hah."

A sneer rang out from the sky.

The twin retainers, clad in golden armor, stood in mid-air, facing Tang Xiao, the current sect leader of the Haotian Sect, two hundred meters away.

"Boom—!"

Five powerful beams of light burst forth from the impenetrable Haotian Sect like celestial maidens scattering flowers, dispersing in different directions on the main peak. With each powerful strike, they slammed into the thick, intertwined vines, cutting off the enemy's path of attack.

Unfortunately, unlike the iron chains that would droop if only one end was cut off, the vines only broke off at the end, and the whole thing still stubbornly supported the covered bridge.

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh!"

Several more figures appeared simultaneously, landing in different locations on the main peak.

Each of them held a Haotian Hammer, surrounding the sect like an iron barrel, so tight that not even a fly could get in.

Brilliant spirit rings surrounded them, and countless men in black stood densely packed on the other peaks outside the main peak, watching them intently, but strangely, they did not launch any further attacks.

"You are... the sixth and seventh elders of the Spirit Hall!"

Tang Xiao's expression changed slightly upon recognizing the Demon-Slaying Douluo and the Thousand-Pound Douluo from the void.

The five elders of the Haotian Sect had grim faces and heavy hearts.

Nearly twenty years have passed, how come the Spirit Hall has come back again?!