Monsters, monsters everywhere.

Xiao Gan's face was pale and bloodless, and he stood there stiffly.

"What's going on? Why are there so many monsters?"

Terrifying vibrations came from all directions, and countless huge monsters approached, surrounding everyone in a short time.

The eight leading monsters, judging from their aura alone, were definitely at the peak of Guiyuan. Behind them were dozens or even hundreds of Guiyuan realm monsters, and then there were the foundation-building and Qi-training monsters. These monsters gathered densely and overwhelmingly, bringing with them a suffocating feeling of oppression.

"Oh no!" Chao Sanyang from Danyang Peak screamed, "Hurry and contact Senior Brother Zhao Zhuo, quickly!"

At this moment, a huge fire sparrow swooped down and smashed into the crowd with a thick flame. Several wandering cultivators only had time to let out a scream before they turned into ashes.

To the east, two hairy dragon elephants swung their trunks, deforming anyone they touched. To the west, a shadowy leopard with blue eyes. To the south, two enormous rats. To the north, two howling moon wolves.

These monsters at the peak of Guiyuan level were unable to transform into human form due to the restrictions of the Monster Garden, but the primitive impact force and terrifying murderous aura alone had already made everyone lose their composure.

Death begins at the moment of contact.

"Tai Xuan Zong, what is going on? Do you want to kill all of us?" The people from Beitianmen screamed.

Chao Sanyang's eyes were filled with fear as he tried his best to organize Taixuan disciples to form a defensive formation, but his efforts were minimal.

Chao Sanyang was filled with bitterness. This was also his first time participating in the Demon Garden Trial and he had no idea what was going on. However, the attack of such a large group of demon beasts was definitely not planned by Taixuan in advance. The only possibility was that some factors beyond human control were out of control.

"Everyone, please hold on a little longer. I've already sent a message to the elders of the sect. Someone will be coming to rescue us soon."

"Damn it, hold on, hold on... ah!"

"It's over, run..."

“…”

One after another, screams, with a doomsday-like horror atmosphere, gradually lingered. Chao Sanyang looked towards the Demon Sealing Tower with despair in his eyes.

What is going on?

…

Li Changan looked at the old man standing in front of him, feeling a little guilty.

"Senior, are you lost? Shenxiang Peak is ahead. Yes, go down the mountain and turn left..."

The old man narrowed his eyes and looked at Li Changan quietly.

"Okay, Senior Liu, what do you want from me?"

The person who came was Liu Xiang from Chaoyang Ancient City, a great cultivator in the Anti-Void Realm. He had been siding with himself intentionally or unintentionally before, which allowed him to force away Gu Lai from Aries Academy and control the situation.

"It's said that the eldest brother of Taixuan Jiufeng is a useless cultivator who only appears once in a century. I originally thought that Taixuan was hiding his incompetence, or that the world was misrepresenting him. Now it seems that this is true."

Li Changan grinned.

Do you believe it or not, if someone else said this, I would beat his ass to pieces?

"Senior, you came to see me because you suspect I have the source of power, right?"

Li Changan shrugged his shoulders. "Just look at it yourself. I'm so poor that I don't even have a pair of clean underwear. How could I possibly have something as precious as Source Power?"

Liu Xiang: "Underwear?"

Li Changan: "..."

You old fellow, do you understand the art of self-deprecation?

Liu Xiang's eyes curved slightly. "I definitely don't believe what you say. Of course, Chaoyang Ancient City is not a robber who robs people by trickery. We will not force you to do anything. I came to you this time just to make a deal with you."

"What?" Li Changan was a little curious.

Liu Xiang turned his head and looked into the depths of the vast and distant sky.

"Our Chaoyang Ancient City was founded ten thousand years ago and has produced countless talented and powerful people, including many who have ascended to the heavens."

"But after the Holy War a thousand years ago, our Chaoyang Ancient City has gradually declined. Not only is Beitianmen suppressing us, but even Sifang Pavilion and Baiyang Academy are catching up. Regardless of whether the cause of this situation is the source of power or not, I don't want Chaoyang City to be trampled underfoot."

Li Changan became even more confused.

This old man has been blabbering on and on for a long time. What on earth does he want to say?

Do you know what the central idea is?

"Is Zong Baiye preparing to transcend the tribulation?"

"Ah?" Li Changan was shocked. "Aren't Northern Continent cultivators unable to attract heavenly tribulations? Could it be that he has found a way to obtain source power?"

Liu Xiang shook his head, "There is no source of power, but the Lord City Lord has a sword that is enough to cut open the gate of heaven."

Li Changan secretly gave a thumbs up.

So domineering.

"Sword cultivators cultivate the strongest killing power and sharpness. I cannot stop the city lord, but after this meeting, I am even more worried." A hint of contradiction flashed in Liu Xiang's eyes.

"So I would like to invite you, my friend, to come to my Chaoyang City as a guest and watch the ceremony after our meeting!"

Watching the ceremony? Watching Zong Baiye transcend the tribulation?

"Big Brother, you still don't understand what I mean. I'm just a useless person in the Qi Training Realm. I don't have any source power. It's useless for you to come to me."

You might as well set up a chicken head incense table and ask for your ancestors' blessings.

Li Changan complained in his heart.

"Haha, it's just an invitation. As for whether it's useful or not, don't you know it?"

Li Changan opened his mouth?

You should believe me, I really don’t know.

"Hehehe, senior, please go back. The world outside is so dangerous. I dare not run around. Well, it's safer to stay at the Ninth Peak." Li Changan turned and left.

"As long as you are willing to go to Chaoyang Ancient City, you will be my Chaoyang friend. In the future, Chaoyang City can also form an alliance with Taixuan Sect, and we will form an offensive and defensive alliance to seek the great way together."

Li Changan ignored him.

Anyone can make big promises, but you might as well give me some spirit crystals.

Although Taixuanzong really needed a powerful ally.

But I'm sorry, I really don't dare to go out. With the level of Bronze IV, in this era where gold and silver are everywhere, whoever I catch will not be punished, right?

Li Changan imagined the scene of being chased and hacked by a group of thugs with knives, and shook his head decisively.

Liu Xiang smiled without saying anything, just nodded meaningfully, turned and left.

Li Changan sat under the old locust tree, his eyes still filled with surprise and doubt.

"Is Zong Baiye already preparing to undergo the tribulation? The Lord of Chaoyang Ancient City, the strongest city in Northern Continent, shouldn't be committing suicide by himself, right?"

Li Changan couldn't figure it out. "Could it be that he has found a way to avoid the influence of the source power?"

Or, is it simply to prove his kendo skills?

There shouldn't be such a stubborn person...

Li Changan was not convinced that Zong Baiye had a way to attract the heavenly tribulation, because in the past thousand years, there were also people who used unconventional methods to attract the power of heaven, but their endings were very miserable. However, Li Changan still did not believe that it was possible to successfully overcome the tribulation.

After all, I just acted like an analyst, and then this guy slapped me in the face. It’s embarrassing to think about it.

"Whatever, whether he wants to cross the river or not, don't even think about dragging me down with you. I don't care about you."

Li Changan lifted the mat and lay down, but heard a voice ringing in his ears.

"Li Changan, come to Taixuan Peak quickly!"