Chapter 1885: The Upheaval of the Archaic Blood Sect (Part 2)
Chapter 1885: The Upheaval of the Archaic Blood Sect (Part 2)
Editor: Henyee Translations
"Patriarch, I too am willing to go. I shall slay all those ignorant fools!"
At that moment, several figures arrived at the entrance of the grand demonic hall, standing with their backs to the sunlight. They cupped their hands and responded coldly.
Hearing this, the Archaic Blood Demon Immortal finally managed to suppress a sliver of his rage. He turned his head to scan them, his gaze growing heavy.
These individuals were none other than the newly appointed Grand Elders of the Archaic Blood Sect!
Each one had reached the late stage of the Profound Immortal Realm.
During the Ten Thousand Demon Assembly, the Archaic Blood Demon Immortal had opened the sect’s treasury and made numerous promises and sacrifices in exchange for their loyalty and allegiance.
Afterward, he used the sect’s hidden resources to forcibly elevate their cultivation to the late Profound Immortal stage!
Among them were a few former elders of the sect who had been promoted to take over the positions once held by Beast Casket Demon Lord, Mad Blade Demon Lord, and Ten Thousand Ghost Demon Lord.
Thus, even though the sect had lost its original three great elders, its combat strength had not diminished but had instead risen.
This was why they had let down their guard against the Cloudmist Immortal Sect during this period, making the latter’s sudden full-scale war all the more shocking and abrupt.
"Good! You newcomers to the Archaic Blood Sect—now is your time to forge your names!"
"Demon Mind, you head east! Shadow Blade, you head south! Tai Fei, you go north! Use any means necessary—
Slay all Cloudmist heretics on sight!"
After a moment of thought, the Archaic Blood Demon Immortal gave the commands without hesitation.
"Yes!"
"Kill all Cloudmist dogs!"
The newly promoted Grand Elders responded with grim delight, expressions twisted with bloodlust.
The next moment, terrifying demonic auras surged skyward. The power of their twisted Dao surged around them as they turned into streaks of demonic light, vanishing from the entrance in a blink.
The howling storm they left in their wake echoed through the grand hall like ghostly wails.
The Archaic Blood Demon Immortal stood silently amid it all, his expression heavy and contemplative.
Under his orders, millions of demonic cultivators would surge toward the front lines, seeking to stall the advance of the Cloudmist Immortal Sect’s forces.
But he knew clearly that this so-called war of extermination would ultimately hinge on the clashes between the top powerhouses—the armies were merely means of exhausting each other’s foundations.
And in this respect, his Archaic Blood Sect was at a clear disadvantage.
Because of that mysterious Golden Immortal who had attacked Tongtian Demon City.
"Could it be... him?"
A strange thought surfaced in his mind as the image of a person began to form in his sea of consciousness—Jiang Chengxuan.
Yes. Aside from Old Man Yunshi, the only other Golden Immortal who held blood enmity with the Archaic Blood Sect was none other than Jiang Chengxuan.
In truth, the Archaic Blood Demon Immortal had no idea that Jiang Chengxuan had already broken through to the Golden Immortal realm.
In fact, he didn’t even know what Jiang Chengxuan looked like. All he had was a name and a lingering, unresolved enmity.
No matter how deeply he tried to investigate, he found nothing—Jiang Chengxuan was a complete enigma, as if he had emerged from the void itself.
Thus, the sense of dread the Archaic Blood Demon Immortal felt toward him had never dissipated, and now, that fear had resurfaced full force.
Anyone who had fought Jiang Chengxuan before would never doubt his potential to become a Golden Immortal.
At the Profound Immortal stage, he had already been able to rival Golden Immortals. If someone like that couldn’t break through, it would be the real surprise.
"Only a few thousand years... and he’s already reached the Golden Immortal realm."
The Archaic Blood Demon Immortal clenched his fists—his suspicion was turning into certainty. Who else could it be but Jiang Chengxuan?
"Heh... Looks like I arrived just in time."
Suddenly, a cold voice echoed from the shadowy depths of the grand hall.
At once, the Archaic Blood Demon Immortal narrowed his eyes, visibly displeased. "You still love hiding in the dark, don’t you?"
Crack! A series of sharp sounds echoed as the entire pitch-black hall was suddenly lit by ghostly green flames.
A cold, eerie light illuminated the figure hidden in the shadows.
Clad in jade-green robes, pale-faced and unruly, his eyes gleamed with a piercing chill. This was none other than—
Grand Immortal Youxing, the ghostly fiend of the Youxing Immortal Sect!
This ancient ghostly being, defeated by Jiang Chengxuan thousands of years ago, had vanished ever since.
And now, he reappeared—in the palace of the Archaic Blood Demon Immortal!
In fact, just before the Cloudmist Immortal Sect launched their surprise war, he had already been invited by the Archaic Blood Demon Immortal to come here for a transaction.
They had been negotiating, but the shocking news had interrupted their talks.
"I believe I now have the perfect excuse to take that item from you. Kekekeke!"
Instead of taking offense at the mocking words, this notoriously twisted being simply grinned eerily, seemingly in a good mood.
The Archaic Blood Demon Immortal frowned deeper, clearly annoyed—but had no argument.
He knew full well what the Grand Immortal was referring to: a rare treasure capable of healing his lingering wounds, one that the Demon Immortal had acquired by chance.
Originally, he had hoped to use it as leverage to demand a high price.
But now, with the Archaic Blood Sect on the brink of destruction, it seemed he would be handing this treasure over for free!
"Hand me that item, and I will help you deal with that man."
"If not, neither of us will be able to stop him."
Grand Immortal Youxing’s voice was like a whisper from the abyss, filled with foreboding.
Clearly, he too had guessed the truth behind the mysterious Golden Immortal—Jiang Chengxuan!
Just thinking of that name caused even this old ghostly fiend to grow grim.
The smile on his face vanished, replaced by a chilling expression as killing intent surged from deep within his eyes.
Ever since the ancient Golden Immortal ruins, it had been thousands of years, and yet his injuries were still not fully healed.
That was why he had come here to negotiate a deal.
He had originally planned to pay a price—but now, it seemed unnecessary.
Because once more, he would be forced to face the terrifying adversary who had left him on the brink of death.
And this time, that man had stepped into the Golden Immortal realm!
"...Fine!"
After a long silence, the Archaic Blood Demon Immortal finally gritted his teeth and gave his answer.
He too shared the same fear. Whether it was for him or for the Grand Immortal, Jiang Chengxuan was a looming calamity.
Perhaps that calamity would strike now.
Watching his sect descend into ruin, how could he not feel dread?
The truth was, with Jiang Chengxuan and the Cloudmist Immortal Sect turning their wrath on the Archaic Blood Sect—
What reason was there to think that the Youxing Immortal Sect wouldn’t be next?
If they did not join forces now, neither of them would stand a chance against Jiang Chengxuan and Old Man Yunshi.
With grim understanding, the Archaic Blood Demon Immortal took out a ball of radiant immortal light from his internal world.
Its brilliance was mesmerizing, filled with the purest life essence.
Without another word, Grand Immortal Youxing seized it and swallowed it whole, immediately beginning to refine the miraculous energy within.
As the light bathed his body from within, his once-pale face began to regain its color.