Wushan.

Bizarre and variegated sights began to shrink, and the entire mountain rippled like water waves, as if sinking into an invisible ocean, slowly being submerged.

Wushan was closing once more, heading to another realm.

It included the Great Venerable atop Wushan at that moment, along with that mysterious strong enemy, who would all be sealed with Wushan until the next time it opened.

In Nether City, those who witnessed this scene were utterly shocked, both by the strength of the enemy, capable of contending with the Great Venerable, and by various thoughts about the future situation of the Devil God Sect.

The Great Venerable, as the Sect Hierarch of the Devil God Sect, although he often vanished mysteriously, appearing infrequently, gave his followers the impression that even when people acted, the Great Venerable was watching. Whatever the followers did, they had to consider the Great Venerable's reaction.

But now, the Great Venerable had truly gone offline, no longer having the time to pay attention to his followers. Until Wushan reappeared in this world and the Great Venerable came back online, the Devil God Sect would enter a period of wild growth, where its members could act without fear of the Great Venerable's intervention.

"Not good."

Witch Di, witnessing this scene, immediately uttered, "Not good," already considering the consequences.

But before he could formulate any thoughts, an overwhelming surge of Yin Qi arrived, making the surroundings feel like the Nine Netherworld, a powerful suction force tugging at Witch Di's Primordial Spirit.

Wushan had not even fully departed when someone made their move.

The Nine Nether Yin Qi formed a vast vortex, like a black hole. With just one pulling gesture, a phantom appeared as if to fly out from Witch Di's body.

"Fourth-rank!"

Witch Di resisted the suction with all his might. The Viper Sword shone with a green light, transforming into a winged serpent coiled around his body.

Harboring the fourth-rank Viper Dao Fruit, the sword gave Witch Di some power to resist a fourth-rank attack.

Yet, that was merely a slight power of resistance, not enough to match a fourth-rank. Moreover, the person acting now was extraordinary; the Viper Sword could not hold out for even a few moments before its radiance was pulled out, dragging along Witch Di's Primordial Spirit toward the black hole.

"Easy, easy."

Just as this Feng Clan member was on the brink of being captured, a sudden turn of events took place. Countless dots and lines materialized like celestial symbols, weaving into a complex Array Map, standing between the black hole and both Witch Di's Primordial Spirit and the Viper Dao Fruit.

With the array in motion, the phantom and radiant light retreated into the human body and the sword as if time were flowing backward. A figure in a green robe with a bony mask—though slightly different from Witch Di's—appeared out of nowhere, caught Witch Di's falling collar, tossed him backward, and casually manipulated the array, pushing the Array Map forward to collide with a hand emerging from within the black hole.

"Boom!"

The sound of the shockwave was like a great bell; the Nine Nether Yin Qi was shattered by the Array Map, revealing an armored palm. The Array Map changed, flowing like the Star River, generating an unstoppable force. Upon collision, the armor fractured, and purple blood sprayed.

"River Map."

Within the black hole, a figure could dimly be seen retracting their hand, two gleaming lights like eyes shining upon the Array Map.

"The River Map is actually in your hands."

It was not the Array Artifact used by Li Qinglian that day, but the true River Map, such a heavy treasure, unexpectedly not in the hands of the Great Venerable, but appearing in the hands of the person before them.

"You have good insight."

The person in green praised with a laugh, then suddenly the tone sank, "So, scram."

As the words fell, the Array Map spread out, replacing the overwhelming Yin Qi. The black hole touched it and instantly collapsed, along with the figure inside, swallowed by the dispersing Yin Qi.

Further out, it expanded to the size of a mountain, like a painting covering Wushan, enveloping it and delivering it into the ripples.

At the same time, several figures were dragged out from within Wushan.

After accomplishing all this, the person in green stood with hands clasped behind his back and his voice spread through Nether City, "I am Witch Xian, the envoy of the Great Venerable, and shall take the Great Venerable's place in overseeing our Sect."

His mighty voice reached everyone's ears, piercing straight to their spirit. That imposing figure rose into the sky, towering over Nether City.

Witch Di looked up at the majestic figure in mid-air, and for the first time, he felt a sense of respect, "Does he really have such a serious side?"

At the same time, a sigh of relief was secretly released in his heart.

Since Witch Xian had timely intervened, it meant the Great Venerable had made other arrangements, and the Devil God Sect, for the moment, would not fall into chaos.

The so-called meeting with Li Qinglian was likely just an excuse.

However, while order on the surface had been restored, what lurked in the shadows was another matter altogether.

…

Thunder Light slashed across the sky, spanning thousands of miles, and with explosive thunderous resonances, it descended upon the mountainside, targeted at a platform beside a divine statue, and entered into a figure's Heavenly Spirit.

Zhang Zhixuan slowly opened his eyes, with the electric light flickering within them, forming a distinct Thunder Seal.

Before him, the Marquis of Wind saw Zhang Zhixuan open his eyes and immediately stepped forward to report, "Sect Hierarch, the river waters outside the branch have receded."

"Since Wuzhiqi has been killed, the Water Disaster without him will naturally weaken. Within a few days, this Water Disaster will have completely subsided."

Zhang Zhixuan shook his head and said, "My Primordial Spirit Emergence found it difficult to breach the obstruction of Tianxuan, and Wuzhiqi fell too quickly, preventing me from coming to his rescue in time."

"What should we then…?" The Marquis of Wind showed a worried expression.

"Though it has not reached perfection, the overall situation has been established, and there is no need to worry about uprisings."

Zhang Zhixuan rose to his full height and commanded, "Send orders to all the Commanders, the time has come to seize the Liangzhou Capital Yuelin. Additionally, you go personally to Divine Capital, and pass on the message, let them know…"

Zhang Zhixuan's gaze grew profound, with Thunder Light flickering, and a clear intent to kill emerged, "Jiang Li may return to Dinghu to retrieve Ochre Whip. My Sect will stir up trouble in Liangzhou Province, making it difficult for Tianxuan to intervene elsewhere. The rest, I leave to them."

Though Zhang Zhixuan did not know the specifics regarding Ji Jiji's situation in Wushan, he could guess the possible outcome. Tianxuan did not even need to realize that person's identity; just the knowledge that they were not within Dinghu Sect would be enough incentive for them to take the opportunity to return to Dinghu and retrieve Ochre Whip.

Once Jiang Li obtained Ochre Whip, the Jiang family's two great treasures would be held by one person. Then Jiang Li could ascend to the court and take on the position of one of the Three Dukes, or with the support of these heavy treasures, he could greatly increase his strength and become a great internal threat.

Therefore, he must be stopped.

"This matter is of grave importance. No matter what methods they use, they must stop… no, they must kill Jiang Li."

Zhang Zhixuan's tone was chilling, "Tell them, even if they have to sacrifice their lives, they must end Jiang Li."

With one word "sacrifice", he conveyed the brutal intent, making the Marquis of Wind's heart grow cold.

One should realize that among those connected to the Ji Family, even without blood relations, there are direct or indirect ties. If Jiang Li were to be killed, it's uncertain how many would die from Heaven's Punishment, joining Jiang Li in death.

The use of the word "sacrifice" was indeed chillingly appropriate.

Had the Jiang family's child already become such a threat?

"I will depart immediately."

The Marquis of Wind made his obeisance and transformed into a raging wind, howling as he departed.

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