The Sword God guessed correctly, the Dao Ancestor is also not dead.

This is something Qing Yu can confirm.

And from how the Dao Ancestor possessed Xuan Du to rescue Elder Shiming back then, these Nine Heavens are undoubtedly the work of the Dao Ancestor. Elder Shiming, in fact, is most likely serving the Dao Ancestor.

It's just unknown how Elder Shiming came into contact with the Dao Ancestor. When Nine Heavens was established, Xuan Du hadn't yet transformed into the Dao Ancestor's form.

"At present, the priority is to find out how the Buddha plans to escape, and why he and the Dao Ancestor are trapped," Qing Yu said.

"Leave it to me, just need to ask Papiyan," a glint of battle intent flashed in the Sword God's eyes.

Just now, he hadn't fought enough, had he?

"Then I'll devise a plan to further target the Buddhist Sect, perhaps investigate the Buddhist scriptures," Qing Yu said.

Although the Great Zen Temple can open the Pure Land gate closely, it's like a tough bone, but in Buddhist history, it's not only the Great Zen Temple that's long-standing.

Actually, if we really talk about being ancient, the Great Zen Temple still doesn't compare to some ancient temples, such as...

Baima Temple.

"I'm leaving first. Don't forget the battle appointment on the second day of the second lunar month."

The Sword God transformed into a long rainbow, streaking across the sky, following Papiyan.

"To be at this stage and still remember the battle appointment, truly a martial arts maniac!" Qing Yu shook his head.

The Sword God is an extremely pure person, in some ways he is quite similar to the Sword God. Equally obsessed with martial arts, there is nothing else besides swordsman (sword).

If one day the Sword God and Sword God were to face each other, it would certainly be a highly spectacular battle.

Qing Yu smiled, then prepared to leave.

"Xuantian, please hold your steps."

Qing Yu turned his head, looking at the speeding blue figure coming towards him, "Hao Tian, what's the matter?"

"Are you interested in the Heavenly Demon Evil Qi?" Lan Cang stopped his figure and asked with a smile.

"Heavenly Demon Evil Qi?"

Of the existing five strands of Heavenly Demon Evil Qi, Qing Yu has obtained two, another is in the Sword God's hands, one is unknown, and another is in the Demon Lord's possession.

The strand with the Sword God need not be considered, he is the true Heavenly Demon, holding the most complete Heavenly Demon Evil Qi, wanting to seize it from him is impossible, at least for now.

So the Evil Qi Lan Cang spoke of only has two options. Qing Yu leans towards the idea that Lan Cang wants to target the Demon Lord.

"You want to betray the Demon Lord?" Qing Yu's expression became amused.

Lan Cang is the Hall Master of the Corpse Yin Hall at the Heavenly Demon Palace, with a very high position in the Heavenly Demon Palace. Only the Hall Masters of the Respected Demon Hall and Yin Mei Hall can stand alongside him.

The Hall Master of Yin Mei Hall, Mu Xiuxiang, was killed by Yin Tianxia, and it's unknown whether a new Hall Master has taken position, even if a new one has, in terms of strength, it should not be as strong as the other two enduring Hall Masters.

A flicker of divine light in Qing Yu's eyes, his interest grew, "You're actually not the Undecomposed Bone, truly interesting."

Previously, Qing Yu's Realm wasn't enough to see through Lan Cang's reality. Now that his strength is at the pinnacle of the world, naturally he can see the truth obscured before.

Just like Hao Tian, he has hidden himself deeply, always keeping a low profile.

"Did Daoist Master see through me?" Lan Cang feigned a naïve smile, "I just want to pave a future path for those following me, to not betray their trust in me. As for the Demon Lord, I can only say apologies."

"I, Lan Cang, have served the Heavenly Demon Palace for nearly three hundred years, even if there was great kindness, it should be repaid by now. From here on, the future path, I should plan it for myself."

"Three hundred years..." Qing Yu said, "From what I know, three hundred years ago was when Maoshan Tao was annihilated, right? The charge seems to be—"

He had a realization, revealing a small smile, "Corpse Refinement. The Sect Leader of Maoshan Tao, in pursuit of longevity, did not hesitate to unearth the corpses of predecessors within the sect for Corpse Refinement, exploring the mysteries of longevity. Even wanting to dig up the ancestral tombs of other sects to provide enough material for longevity experiments.

But unfortunately, before he could put his thoughts into action, he was betrayed by internal spies, letting all sects receive the news. Ultimately, Maoshan Tao was annihilated, along with other sects involved in Corpse Refinement."

At that time, various sects even went to Ling Province to obliterate some small sects and families involved in corpse refinement, though later it was revealed they used it as a front to cover their intentions of assassinating Emperor Daqian, the ruthlessness of eliminating those sects was undoubtedly genuine.

As a result, this Corpse Refinement method completely disappeared, until the reemergence of the Heavenly Demon Palace and the appearance of the Undecomposed Bone.

"Indeed, Daoist Master is perceptive, it seems my identity should also be hard to hide from Daoist Master." Lan Cang was silent for a moment, then smiled.

"It should be said that as long as there is some association, it can basically be inferred," Qing Yu glanced at Lan Cang's Daoist robe, "After all, you wear it so conspicuously."

Lan Cang's Daoist robe is styled in the design of Maoshan Tao robes from three hundred years ago, Qing Yu had glimpsed a sketch when browsing Taoist scriptures.

Though it was just a glance, with the Great Wisdom Space's Ten Directions Destruction, he did not forget.

"Three hundred years and still someone remembers Maoshan Tao," Lan Cang said with a smile, not knowing if it's joyous or sorrowful.

Even after all these years, Lan Cang still feels somewhat saddened, but having experienced the vicissitudes of life, this hint of melancholy quickly vanished.

"Back to the point," Lan Cang said seriously, "While the Undecomposed Bone allows one to live long, even to the point of divine sense annihilation, it also blocks the path forward.

I seek breakthroughs, as does the Undecomposed Bone from Corpse Yin Hall. However, the desire for further advancement is difficult to realize, after all, without becoming Corpse Refined, we are already considered dead. To renew the path forward is akin to coming back to life in a sense."

"But looking at you, you seem to have found a method," Qing Yu said.

"Daoist Master divines wisely," Lan Cang feigned respect, "After nearly two hundred years of research, I have finally found a path forward, but this magic door ultimately requires going through transformation of Primordial Spirit.

Unfortunately, all Corpse Yin Hall members have their Primordial Spirits cast with the Heavenly Demon Curse, the root artifact of which was left by the Primordial Sky Demon, beyond our power to break. To break this curse, one must seize that artifact."

At this point, things become fairly simple. Lan Cang and his followers don't want to be controlled and seek breakthroughs, their conflict with the Demon Lord arises from this and is irreconcilable.

Thus, Lan Cang decides to betray, to kill the Demon Lord and break the Great Curse.

"A reasonable transaction, but to have me involved, it depends on the timing and your sincerity."

Qing Yu's figure drew numerous afterimages as he moved into the distance, "I shall observe your actions."

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