Within a secret cave dwelling of the Xuan Guang Holy Land, the Holy Lord of Xuan Guang opened an ice palace. Inside stood over a dozen figures, bound by ice sculptures, appearing ancient and exuding an aura of supreme power.
"Is this the foundation of our Holy Land?" asked Elder Qing Deng, his heart filled with shock. It was his first time here, and he felt a sense of surprise.
"This is the secret cave dwelling of the Xuan Guang Holy Land, and also its forbidden ground!" the Holy Lord of Xuan Guang declared. "If it weren't for this critical juncture, I wouldn't have mobilized our foundation. Now, we can summon our ancestor to come out of seclusion and crush the Assassin Dynasty!"
The people of the Xuan Guang Holy Land spoke in unison, their eyes filled with cold determination. Having reached this point, they would not hold back. Moreover, having already mobilized the Holy Land's foundation, they had to win this battle, or they would have no explanation to give.
As they continuously channeled their spiritual energy, immense spiritual power surged forth, slowly invading the ice sculptures, carrying with it a formidable aura.
Not long after, a powerful aura suddenly spread throughout the entire Xuan Guang Holy Land, felt by numerous disciples. It was an ancient aura, one that evoked no sense of subservience, but rather a feeling of bloodline suppression.
"We pay our respects to the Ancestor!"
The Holy Lord of Xuan Guang quickly bowed. At this moment, a white-haired elder sat cross-legged, slowly opening his eyes. His gaze was like a sharp sword, seemingly able to pierce through everyone's hearts, causing considerable shock.
"You have awakened me. This must mean the Holy Land is in great trouble!" the Xuan Guang Ancestor stated. "What has happened that you would go to such lengths to mobilize the foundation?"
"We implore the Ancestor to preside over this matter. The Ancient Divine Body has appeared and is now an enemy of the Xuan Guang Holy Land. If this continues, it will be a devastating blow to the Xuan Guang Holy Land!" the Holy Lord of Xuan Guang said, cupping his fists. "We only ask that the Ancestor help us eliminate this obstacle, thereby preserving the peace of the Holy Land!"
"The Ancient Divine Body?"
The Xuan Guang Ancestor's eyes gleamed. He slowly rose, a cold demeanor about him. He had not expected the Ancient Divine Body to reappear in the world. This was a catastrophe, a great catastrophe indeed. If the Ancient Divine Body could not be utterly destroyed, their Holy Lands would pay a heavy price.
In ancient times, the Ancient Divine Body had appeared, and the Holy Lands of that era harbored great hostility towards the Divine Body. The situation was no different now.
"Since the Ancient Divine Body has appeared, I will naturally not shirk my duty!" the Xuan Guang Ancestor declared. "You shall lead the way, and I will personally suppress the Ancient Divine Body!"
"We thank the Ancestor!"
The Holy Lord of Xuan Guang showed joy and bowed repeatedly. A glint of golden light flashed in his eyes. With the Ancestor personally intervening, this matter was sure to succeed, and they need not worry excessively.
"Besides the Ancient Divine Body, there are also people from the Assassin Dynasty!" the Holy Lord of Xuan Guang added. "Jian Bei Tian of the Assassin Dynasty is extremely powerful, hailed as the foremost among the King Realm, and may have even stepped into the Half-Saint realm!"
"Jian Bei Tian?"
The Xuan Guang Ancestor narrowed his eyes. "When I was a Saint, he was just a little kid. I didn't expect him to be able to threaten the Holy Land now!"
"As long as the Ancestor takes action, this matter will surely be accomplished!" the Holy Lord of Xuan Guang said quickly, his words laced with flattery. The Xuan Guang Ancestor was their last resort. If even this trump card could not prevail, it would pose a significant threat to the Holy Land.
With the appearance of the Xuan Guang Ancestor, a subtle change in the Heavenly Dao began to spread across the entire Eastern Domain. This Heavenly Dao power was extremely potent, yet imperceptible to most.
"Great Saint aura, this is a Great Saint aura!"
Exclamations of shock arose. Everyone was incredulous, never having imagined such a magnificent Great Saint aura, which was truly awe-inspiring. They had never witnessed such a formidable presence.
Meanwhile, within the Assassin Dynasty, Jian Bei Tian's brow furrowed. He looked towards the direction of the Holy Land and said, "They have finally awakened their foundation. It seems this battle is unavoidable. We will be utterly crushed and die within this Assassin Dynasty!"
"Born in comfort, perish in hardship. We have made our choice!" Gui Ying said, exuding an aura of his own.
The members of the Assassin Dynasty nodded in agreement, showing no hesitation. Having reached this point, they finally understood everything. Now, only by fighting to the death could they salvage their last shred of dignity.
In the Eastern Domain, many immortal cultivation sects sealed their mountain gates, and cities closed their gates tightly, daring not to make a sound. They knew very well that a great battle was inevitable, and after this battle, the Assassin Dynasty would likely cease to exist.
At the same time, Lu Fan stood atop a peak of the Assassin Dynasty, appearing calm. This war was without suspense; the Assassin Dynasty was bound to lose. Yet, for some reason, he did not harbor a sense of resignation. Perhaps, in his mind, as long as one did not give up, there was still a chance to make a comeback.
Soon after, shouts of battle erupted. Experts from the various Holy Lands swept in, encircling the Assassin Dynasty from all directions, showing no signs of restraint, or rather, having made thorough preparations.
In the center of the assembled forces stood two figures. One was an elder of the Lin Family, and the other was the Ancestor of the Xuan Guang Holy Land. The aura emanating from each of them was enough to inspire awe.
"I never imagined we would meet in such a manner!" the Lin Family Ancestor said, looking at the Xuan Guang Ancestor. "It has truly been many years. The heavens of this world seem to have changed."
"Indeed! The heavens of this world have truly changed. Spiritual energy is beginning to recover. Perhaps our awakening at this time is the best opportunity," the Lin Family Ancestor smiled. "If we can seize this chance to break through to the Great Saint realm, we will have endless lifespans, and we won't have to worry about our lifespans reaching their limit!"
"This is precisely what I wish for!" the Lin Family Ancestor nodded slightly, his expression becoming more serious.
At this very moment, Lu Fan and Jian Bei Tian, along with others, stood on the mountaintop, gazing at the two elders before them without uttering a word.
"Jian Bei Tian, when I became a Saint, you were merely a little kid. Must you avoid confrontation today?" the Xuan Guang Ancestor looked at Jian Bei Tian.
"The Holy Land mobilizing its foundation is indeed extraordinary. I didn't expect to see an old monster like you released!" Jian Bei Tian said with a wry smile.