Chapter 92: On the Eve of the Great Battle

Three days later.

Outside the mountain gate of the Tianmo Sect.

Thousands of cultivators, dressed in various Daoist robes, stood in the air, surrounding the entire Tianmo Sect mountain gate so tightly that not even a drop of water could pass through.

The three people leading this Great Orthodox Alliance, spearheaded by the Xuantiān Holy Land, possessed overwhelming auras and world-shaking pressure.

They were the three leaders of the Northern Region’s orthodox path: the Xuantiān Sovereign, the Manor Master of Wanjian Mountain Manor, and the Pavilion Master of Miaoyin Pavilion.

Behind them followed over 100 Mahayana stage powerhouses whose auras were equally unfathomable.

Such a massive force was enough to easily wipe out any top-tier power in the Northern Region.

At this moment, they stood before the city walls, swords pointed at the Tianmo Sect.

Their surging killing intent caused the very heavens and earth to change color.

Inside the Tianmo Sect, the atmosphere was already fraught with tension.

The mountain-protecting array, the [Nine Nether Slaughtering Immortal Formation], had been fully activated.

Streaks of ink-black demonic energy surged into the sky, condensing into a massive black shield above the Tianmo Sect, enveloping the entire sect.

Upon the shield, countless hideous phantoms of demon gods roared and shrieked, emitting a terrifying pressure that made one’s heart tremble.

However, facing such a powerful mountain-protecting array, the orthodox cultivators outside the gate did not show the slightest hint of fear.

They knew that this peerless, sinister array—which had once struck terror into the hearts of countless orthodox cultivators—no longer possessed the divine might it once had.

To think they could block an army of 3,000 cultivators with just this array was nothing more than a pipe dream.

“Devil Lu Ning! Get out here and face your death!”

A violent shout exploded like thunder over the Tianmo Sect.

The one speaking was none other than the Sovereign of the Xuantiān Holy Land.

She floated in the air, her white palace dress fluttering in the wind.

Her peerlessly beautiful face was currently covered in cold killing intent.

She looked down at the mountain gate shrouded in demonic energy, her beautiful eyes filled with bone-deep hatred.

During the battle six months ago, although she had narrowly survived, she had been heavily injured and had yet to fully recover.

She had to wash away this humiliation with that devil’s blood!

With the Xuantiān Sovereign’s command, the 3,000 cultivators behind her also drew their weapons and shouted in unison.

“Crusade against the devil! Uphold justice for Heaven!”

“Trample the Tianmo Sect! Restore peace to the Northern Region!”

The mountain-shaking cries echoed through the clouds, causing the entire mountain range of the Tianmo Sect to tremble violently.

Tianmo Sect, Yushi Hall.

Elder Yanmo and the other high-ranking members of the Tianmo Sect were gathered there, their faces filled with gravity and unease.

They could clearly feel the terrifying pressure coming from outside the mountain gate.

“Where are the Sect Master and the Holy Maiden?”

Elder Yanmo’s voice was hoarse, carrying a hint of anxiety.

“Reporting to the Great Elder, the Sect Master and the Holy Maiden have been in seclusion inside the Sovereign Hall since three days ago and have not appeared yet,” a disciple responsible for guarding the Sovereign Hall answered respectfully.

“Seclusion?”

Elder Yanmo’s brow furrowed even deeper.

At a dire time like this, how could the Sect Master and the Holy Maiden still have the heart to be in seclusion?

Could it be that they really intended to give up resistance and wait for death?

“Great Elder, what should we do now?” an elder beside him couldn’t help but ask.

“Yes, Great Elder. Those orthodox hypocrites have already fought their way to our doorstep. We can’t just sit here and wait, can we?”

“How about… we go out and fight them to the death!”

“That’s right! Not a single lad of our Tianmo Sect is afraid of death!”

For a moment, the hall was filled with indignation.

Although these giants of the demonic path usually schemed against each other, they still possessed their own pride and bloodiness when facing a foreign enemy.

However, Elder Yanmo slowly shook his head.

“We must not be impulsive.”

“Since the Sect Master chose seclusion, she must have her reasons.”

“What we need to do now is trust the Sect Master and the Holy Maiden.”

“Pass down my order: all disciples are to perform their duties and maintain the operation of the mountain-protecting array with all their strength.”

“Without the Sect Master’s order, no one is allowed to head out to battle without permission!”

As his voice fell, although the elders in the hall were still filled with unease, they did not say anything more.

Inside the Sovereign Hall.

Lu Ning slowly sat up from the large jade bed.

During these past three days, Gu Qinghuan had finally become well-behaved and hadn’t done anything out of line to her.

She was like the most dutiful maid, personally preparing various nourishing spiritual meals for her and A’lin every day, taking care of them with meticulous detail.

In this peaceful environment, Lu Ning had thoroughly stabilized her cultivation at the peak of the Soul Transformation stage.

She had even taken the time to study the black blade “Nameless” that she had obtained from the system.

Although she still couldn’t enter that mysterious space to explore its true secrets, she discovered that the blade seemed to have a wonderful connection with the Heavenly Demon bloodline inside her body.

When she held the blade, the Heavenly Demon bloodline in her body would become exceptionally active.

She even had a feeling that this blade was born to exist for her.

Just as Lu Ning was secretly calculating her next move.

Bursts of earth-shattering cries for battle came from outside the mountain gate, pulling her back from her contemplation.

Lu Ning’s brow twitched slightly.

She knew that the so-called Orthodox Alliance had finally arrived.

At that moment, A’lin, who was beside her, also slowly opened her eyes.

“Sister Lu Ning.”

A’lin buried her face in Lu Ning’s arms, acting spoiled.

“It’s so noisy outside.”

“Are those flies here?”

“Mhm.”

Lu Ning nodded.

“It seems they are determined to destroy our Tianmo Sect.”

“Just a bunch of motley rabble, yet they dare to speak of destruction?”

“Sister Lu Ning, don’t worry.”

“Just rest well here.”

“Leave those flies outside to A’lin.”

However, Lu Ning slowly shook her head.

“I will go with you and Qinghuan to meet that orthodox army.”

Beside her, a trace of doubt flashed in Gu Qinghuan’s eyes.

“Master, you…”

The corners of Lu Ning’s mouth slowly curled into an upward arc.

“Since they want to play, I shall play with them properly.”

“Pass down my order.”

“Open the mountain gate. I will go out and personally meet this so-called Orthodox Alliance.”

“What?”

Gu Qinghuan was completely stunned by Lu Ning’s earth-shattering decision.

Open the mountain gate?

Personally meet them?

‘Is Master crazy?’

She only had the cultivation of the peak Soul Transformation stage right now!

“Master! You mustn’t!”

Gu Qinghuan hurriedly stepped forward, wanting to stop her.

However, Lu Ning only gave her a faint look.

“Qinghuan, are you questioning my decision?”

Gu Qinghuan’s body suddenly trembled.

“I… would not dare.”

“That’s good.”

Lu Ning nodded in satisfaction. “Let’s go.”

“Let those so-called orthodox leaders have a good look at the majesty of my Tianmo Sect.”

“Yes, Master!”

Although Gu Qinghuan was filled with worry, she still answered respectfully.

Soon, an order personally issued by Sect Master Lu Ning spread throughout the entire Tianmo Sect.

Open the mountain gate!

The Sect Master was going to personally head out for battle!

Once this news came out, the entire Tianmo Sect was in an uproar.

The massive mountain gate of the Tianmo Sect finally began to open slowly at this moment.

A figure dressed in the black robes of the Sect Master slowly walked out from inside the mountain gate.

Behind her followed a stunning woman in a black dress with a cold temperament.

And a girl who looked small and cute, like a porcelain doll.

When the three appeared outside the mountain gate, the orthodox army that had been clamoring just moments ago instantly fell silent.

Everyone’s gaze simultaneously turned toward the black-robed “man” leading the group.

It was him!

The legendary Great Devil of the Northern Region.

He actually dared to come out!

At that moment, Lu Ning secretly used the [Absolute Deterrence Three-Minute Trial Card] she had recently exchanged.

The [Absolute Deterrence Card] could disguise her aura to match her aura from her prime.

Immediately after, an incomparable aura of the Mahayana completion stage erupted from Lu Ning’s body.

In this instant, all the powerhouses present were completely dumbfounded.

At the same time, Lu Ning let out a light chuckle.

“Everyone, welcome to the Tianmo Sect…”