Among this group of people, the leader was a short, elderly man.
His face was ferocious and terrifying, with muscles twisted together, sending chills down one's spine at first glance.
Even more bizarrely, his entire body was covered with dense black runes, which shimmered with a faint light, as if telling of some mysterious and evil power.
Upon seeing Dao Sheng Qingzhou, the old man's eyes flashed with surprise, but he quickly regained his composure and coldly said, "Who do we have here? It's you."
Then, as if recalling something from the past, his tone became increasingly sinister: "Back then, in that fierce battle for treasure, your Tianyan Sword Sect was almost wiped out by our Nine Yin Demon Sect."
"I never expected that after so many years, you old codger would not only not hide in the Eastern Star Region, but would also have the audacity to come here to kill my sect's Supreme Elder."
"Hmph, it seems your Heavenly Evolution Sword Sect is truly determined to bring about its own destruction!"
Upon hearing these words, Dao Sheng Qingzhou's expression instantly turned extremely ugly.
A complex mix of emotions—sadness, anger, and resentment—writhed on his face, making his usually resolute features appear somewhat distorted.
Seeing this scene, Yuan Zhexian, who was standing to the side, was filled with doubt. So he turned his head and asked Daosheng Qingzhou in a low voice, "Qingzhou, what exactly is going on?"
Sheng Qingzhou took a deep breath, and after a moment, he sorted out his somewhat chaotic thoughts and said, "Ancestor, this matter is a long story."
"Decades ago, our Heavenly Evolution Sword Sect didn't just have me as a Loose Immortal Realm expert!"
"Back then, there was another powerful expert in the sect who had also reached the Loose Immortal Realm."
At this point, a hint of reminiscence flashed in Sheng Qingzhou's eyes.
He then continued, "At that time, we stumbled upon a remarkable sword-shaped magic weapon on a mysterious planet."
"The aura emanating from that magic weapon was incredibly powerful, making it immediately apparent that it was no ordinary object."
"However, at the very moment we discovered this magical artifact, the people of the Nine Yin Demon Sect also sensed its presence."
Sheng Qingzhou paused, then emphasized, "The Nine Yin Demon Sect is a top 150 sect located on Zhongtian Star, the main star of the Central Star Region!"
"Their strength and profound foundation far surpassed that of our Tianyan Sword Sect at that time."
"Despite this, the Heavenly Evolution Sword Sect has no intention of backing down in the face of such a formidable enemy."
Sheng Qingzhou said passionately, "In order to obtain that precious magic treasure, we resolutely launched a fierce battle against the Nine Yin Demon Sect that shook heaven and earth."
"At that time, the Nine Yin Demon Sect sent four Supreme Elders at the ninth level of the Loose Immortal Realm to participate in the battle."
"These four experts are incredibly powerful; each of them is a peerless powerhouse who commands respect in their respective regions."
"Everyone was prepared to die, determined to fight to the death."
"Because we know in our hearts that if we can successfully seize that magic weapon, we will definitely be able to contend with a first-level Earth Immortal."
"Then we will be qualified to enter Zhongtianxing."
"This is undoubtedly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the rise of the entire Tianyan Sword Sect!"
"The final outcome was heartbreaking. Many of the pillars of our sect were tragically killed by the enemy in the fierce battle."
"That wandering immortal also chose to self-destruct in order to cover my escape."
"And I was also seriously injured in that fierce battle, so badly that my life was almost in danger."
"Then, I fell into a long coma,"
"More than a dozen years have passed. After such a long period of quiet recuperation and recovery, my physical condition gradually improved, and I was finally able to wake up."
Upon hearing this, Yuan Zhexian's face immediately showed a puzzled expression, and he quickly asked, "A magic weapon? And Zhongtian Star?"
Seeing the suspicious look on Yuan Zhexian's face, Sheng Qingzhou quickly explained, "Ancestor, in our cultivation world, various precious treasures can be divided into different levels according to their power and rarity."
"First are the common magical artifacts, then the more powerful spiritual artifacts, and then the rare and precious magical treasures."
"Moreover, these treasures are further divided into four different grades: low-grade, medium-grade, high-grade, and top-grade."
"The higher you go, the more terrifying and astonishing the power contained in the treasures becomes."
"Generally speaking, in order to make a magical artifact work, the user must at least have the cultivation level of the fasting stage."
"To use a spiritual artifact, one must at least possess the strength of the Nascent Soul Realm."
"As for the legendary magic treasures, such treasures are extremely rare. Only peerless experts at the Mahayana Realm or above have the ability to control and wield them."
"Although our Tianyan Sword Sect has collected quite a few treasures, the most outstanding one is only at the level of a mid-grade magic weapon."
Sheng Qingzhou began to speak slowly, pausing briefly before continuing, "And this Zhongtian Star is a universally recognized sacred place for cultivation throughout the entire cultivation world!"
“Countless sects in the cultivation world regard it as the place they most desire to establish their sect.”
"According to the rules set by the most powerful sects on Zhongtian Star, if a sect wants to settle in Zhongtian Star, then this sect must have a strong person with strength comparable to a first-level Earth Immortal to be in charge."
At this point, Sheng Qingzhou couldn't help but sigh softly, and a look of undisguised frustration instantly appeared on his previously calm face.
However, he quickly composed himself, readjusted his demeanor, turned his gaze to the old man standing at the head of the table, and solemnly said again, "Great Ancestor, this man before you is one of the Supreme Elders of the Nine Yin Demon Sect."
"This person's strength should be about the same as mine."
Upon hearing this, Yuan Zhexian nodded slightly.
After all, he has now become the patriarch of the Tianyan Sword Sect, and naturally he has to take on the responsibility of protecting them.
Without hesitation, Yuan Zhexian stepped forward, his steps steady and powerful.
His deep, icy eyes were now fixed coldly on the Supreme Elder from the Nine Yin Demon Sect opposite him.
Sensing Yuan Zhexian's chilling gaze, the ancestor of the Nine Yin Demon Sect showed no fear whatsoever. Instead, he threw his head back and burst into loud laughter, which echoed around him as if carrying endless mockery and disdain.
"What? Do you think you, a mere third-level Loose Immortal Realm ant, dare to overestimate yourself and try to stop a chariot with your bare hands?"
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