Chapter 85: Nine Bells

Chapter 85: Nine Chimes of the Bell

Upon hearing that the Dao Saint Sect only had one Mahayana Cultivator left, Mo Yuetian's face, initially filled with disbelief, quickly transformed into ecstasy.

He had originally thought that this time, he might need to fight several hard battles to gain a foothold in Yu Fan Heaven.

He even prepared for a prolonged war with the Dao Saint Sect, one that would be measured in tens of thousands of years.

Now, it seemed completely unnecessary.

The Dao Saint Sect only had one Mahayana Cultivator, while they had a total of thirteen.

Plus, the Demon Clan Army under the Demon God Palace numbered in the billions.

Wasn't this just a crushing victory, a complete sweep?

Could such a good thing really exist?

“This woman isn’t lying to me, is she?”

Thinking of this, Mo Yuetian's expression darkened. He stretched out his large hand, grabbed Zhao Mingyue, and demanded sharply,

“Is what you just said true? Does the Dao Saint Sect really only have one Mahayana Cultivator left? Do you know the consequences of deceiving this Lord?”

The sudden change scared Zhao Mingyue, causing her face to lose all color.

She said with a trembling voice,

“This humble one absolutely did not deceive your Excellency. The Dao Saint Sect indeed only has one Mahayana Cultivator left. This matter is not difficult to confirm; the Palace Master only needs to inquire thoroughly, and he will know sooner or later.”

After listening to Zhao Mingyue's explanation, Mo Yuetian's expression softened, and he slowly released his grip.

He now understood.

Zhao Mingyue indeed had no need to deceive him on such a matter.

Because this matter would be confirmed sooner or later.

Once the two sides engaged in battle, the Dao Saint Sect's strength would certainly not be able to be hidden.

Moreover, he had roughly speculated why the Dao Saint Sect's strength had suddenly weakened so much.

Perhaps the great battle from 100,000 years ago had caused a generational gap in the Dao Saint Sect's elite talents.

Even after all these years, they still hadn't recovered.

Of course, more importantly, the lifespan of Cultivators was far incomparable to that of the Demon Race.

The Demon God Palace having thirteen Mahayana was a power accumulated over countless years.

In fact, over the past 100,000 years, the Demon God Palace had only added three new Mahayana.

Thinking this way, it made a lot of sense.

100,000 years had passed, and those original Mahayana of the Dao Saint Sect must have long since passed away.

Over these years, the Dao Saint Sect had produced a total of two Mahayana.

One was just killed by them, leaving only one Mahayana.

“Very good. Once the entire army descends, we will sweep through them.”

After understanding all of this, Mo Yuetian became invigorated.

It was as if victory was already in his hands.

He immediately ordered the Demon Race on the other side to accelerate their descent.

…

Dao Sheng Peak, Flying Immortal Hall.

Feng Xiaotian and Lu Mingfang were anxiously awaiting news.

Suddenly, Feng Xiaotian's expression shifted, and a golden jade plaque appeared in his hand.

He touched it with his finger.

Wu Yuemin's urgent voice came from the jade plaque.

“The Two Realms Passage has opened, the Demon Clan Army has fully descended, there are a total of thirteen Mahayana Demon Race members, including two Great Ascension Late Stage. Sect Master, please make preparations quickly.”

Listening to the voice from the jade plaque, Feng Xiaotian and Lu Mingfang exchanged glances.

The worst outcome had occurred; the Demon Race had indeed descended in full force.

Moreover, from the message sent by Wu Yuemin, there were actually thirteen Mahayana Demon Race members.

The Dao Saint Sect only had two Mahayana; with such a huge disparity in strength, how could this battle be fought?

“No, Old Ancestor Wu, how is Old Ancestor Wu doing now?”

Lu Mingfang suddenly remembered that after Wu Yuemin sent the message, there was no further information.

Could something have happened?

He quickly said to Feng Xiaotian,

“Sect Master, quickly contact the Old Ancestor and ask about his current situation.”

Feng Xiaotian was startled awake, only then realizing that Wu Yuemin had not mentioned his own situation.

He quickly pointed a finger, sending a message to Wu Yuemin.

However, there was no response from the jade plaque for a long time.

Just as they were anxiously waiting, a jade plaque appeared in Lu Mingfang's hand.

He glanced at the jade plaque, his brows slightly furrowed.

He touched it with his finger.

A panicked voice came from the jade plaque.

“Elder Lu, this is bad! Old Ancestor Wu Yuemin’s soul lamp just extinguished!”

This was an urgent message from the Disciple guarding the Hall of Longevity.

Upon hearing this news, both of them were instantly stunned.

“How is this possible? Even if he suddenly encountered a Mahayana Demon Race, Senior Brother Wu should have been able to escape.”

Feng Xiaotian's expression was distraught, and he muttered to himself.

He simply couldn't believe it.

How could Wu Yuemin, a Great Vehicle Middle Stage, suddenly perish?

Normally, Mahayana Cultivators have extremely strong life-saving abilities.

Even when facing a siege by Cultivators of the same stage, it is not so easy to perish.

“Are the Mahayana Demon Race members really that strong?”

“Strong enough to crush those of the same stage?”

“Or did Senior Brother Wu get caught off guard and fall into a siege by thirteen Mahayana Demon Race members, leading to his inability to escape and his demise?”

Feng Xiaotian simply couldn't believe it was true.

But now there was no time for him to think so much.

Nor was there time for him to grieve.

He said to Lu Mingfang with a solemn expression,

“Immediately issue an order to the world to temporarily close all teleportation arrays in all prefectures.”

“Yes.”

Lu Mingfang was startled at first, but he quickly understood.

The Sect Master wanted to buy time.

Tianxing Sea is located in the easternmost region of Yu Fan Heaven, very far from the Dao Saint Sect's Sect Gate.

Without teleportation arrays, it might take the Demon Clan Army several years to reach the Dao Saint Sect.

Even if those Mahayana Demon Race members abandoned the army and attacked alone, it would probably take a month or two to reach the Dao Saint Sect's Sect Gate.

As long as they closed all teleportation arrays, they could gain a lot of time to prepare countermeasures.

Immediately after, Feng Xiaotian continued,

“You quickly go and arrange to close the teleportation arrays. I need to ring the yu fan bell and immediately summon all Elders to the Flying Immortal Hall for discussion.”

“Yes.”

Lu Mingfang quickly responded and then flew out of the hall.

He needed to immediately send messages to the Disciples guarding various places to temporarily close all teleportation arrays.

This matter could not wait.

Feng Xiaotian walked out of the Flying Immortal Hall and looked up at the top of the hall.

He saw an ancient, simple large bell hanging in the attic on the top floor of the hall.

It was the yu fan bell.

This was a special Spirit Treasure.

The yu fan bell had neither offensive nor defensive capabilities.

It had only one purpose.

That was to transmit sound.

As long as the yu fan bell was struck, its sound could instantly spread throughout the entire world.

It was equivalent to a super loudspeaker.

A loudspeaker that could make everyone in Yu Fan Heaven hear the chimes.

The Dao Saint Sect had established its Dao lineage in Yu Fan Heaven for over a million years.

Throughout these endless years, the yu fan bell had only chimed three times.

This was the fourth time.

Each time the yu fan bell chimed, it signified a major event concerning the entire Yu Fan Heaven.

Feng Xiaotian looked up at the yu fan bell in the attic and took out a golden seal.

The yu fan bell was extremely special, so naturally, not just anyone could ring it.

If that were the case, wouldn't it be chaotic?

Only the Sect Master himself, holding the Sect's seal, could ring the yu fan bell.

Feng Xiaotian took a deep breath, injected his Qi into the seal, and a golden light flew out from the seal, striking the large bell in the attic.

Dong…

Dong…

Dong…

The bell chimed nine times, instantly spreading throughout the entire Yu Fan Heaven.