Chapter 1411: A Major Crisis Is Brewing

"Crack!"

Endless thunder roared in the depths of space, illuminating five ethereal figures formed by divine consciousness. The ancient sages opened their eyes one by one, their gazes as cold and sharp as blades!

The thunder continued to crash.

Yet, the sages remained unflinching, their voices filled with cold fury.

"A mere junior forced my avatar to retreat. In the future, I will ensure that this brat's soul is utterly annihilated, or else I cannot wash away the shame of today!"

"This defeat is unprecedented!"

"Hmph! If I had gone in person, how could he have possibly won?"

"Brother Lei is right. We were careless in this battle. Let him revel in his victory for a few more days. Once our true forms descend, he will have no choice but to die!"

...

Their voices echoed through the clouds, filled with rage.

Among them, Lei Qianjue was the most aggrieved. His terrifying aura manipulated the thunder, causing it to explode in the void, yet it still couldn't vent the fury in his heart.

The other sages were no different, their usual composure nowhere to be seen.

Amidst the sages' collective rage, Jiang Yuan remained silent.

His ethereal figure stood still for a long time, a contemplative look in his eyes.

Seeing this, the others finally calmed down slightly and turned their attention to Jiang Yuan, cupping their fists in respect.

"Elder Jiang, why have you remained silent for so long?"

"Do you not approve of our plan to descend in the future?"

"Elder Jiang, that junior has extraordinary talent and has already tread the path of evil. If we do not eliminate him soon, he will bring calamity to Yunxing!"

"You must not show any mercy for his talent, allowing that demon to continue wreaking havoc on the world!"

Their words were filled with righteousness, seemingly devoid of any personal motives.

However, Jiang Yuan was no ordinary being. With a single glance, he saw through everything.

The rage in the sages' eyes revealed their impatience. These fellow cultivators had clearly lost their composure, their ancient minds swayed by emotions and desires, a disgrace to their status.

To be agitated before the battle even began was not a good sign.

Seeing the delicate situation, Jiang Yuan immediately waved his sleeve, his voice resonating like a bell.

"Fellow cultivators, calm yourselves."

His deep voice carried the power of ancient times, and an unfathomable aura flowed around him.

In an instant, the four sages felt as if they had been struck by a wake-up call, clarity returning to their eyes.

Jiang Yuan continued, enlightening them.

"Everyone."

"This battle is inevitable."

"That junior has indeed tread the path of evil, and I will not turn a blind eye to it. However, the short blade in his hand is quite peculiar, and it has left me uneasy. You must not underestimate him."

"To be safe, we should wait until we have all fully recovered our cultivation before descending together to eliminate this demon. That is the best course of action."

Once he finished speaking, the sages' expressions varied.

"Descend together? Isn't that a bit excessive? Elder Jiang, are you overestimating that demon?"

"Indeed. If we descend in our true forms, our power will be several times greater than before. He won't have even a sliver of a chance to survive, let alone escape!"

"Brother Lei is right! Even if that demon has some strange ancient artifact, it won't bridge the gap in cultivation!"

"Exactly! If we descend in our true forms and use our divine abilities, that demon will have no chance of winning!"

The four sages' eyes were cold, their faces filled with arrogance.

Even with Jiang Yuan's warning, their confidence in victory could not be shaken. Jealousy and shame gnawed at them, making it impossible for these giants to fully calm down.

Reluctantly, Jiang Yuan had no choice but to make a final decision.

"Everyone!"

"This matter is settled. No one is to descend alone!"

His gaze carried the weight of a mountain, and all the sages were intimidated.

After cupping their fists in acknowledgment, they dispersed. Even if some harbored resentment in their hearts, none dared to show it openly.

Once the sages' divine consciousnesses dissipated, only Jiang Yuan's ethereal figure remained in the sky, gazing at the vast world with a look of doubt.

"Could it be that I am being too cautious?"

"That junior's short blade is indeed strange, and his talent is extraordinary. In today's Yunxing, he is an anomaly that should not exist."

"Why did I not sense such an outstanding junior during my slumber?"

After murmuring to himself for a while, Jiang Yuan's doubts only deepened.

But as he looked down at the world, everything remained within his sight. The happenings of Yunxing could not escape his divine perception, and there was nothing particularly unusual. The existence of Pork Rong seemed like nothing more than a coincidence.

Finally, Jiang Yuan's eyes cleared.

"Enough."

"No matter how monstrous he is, he is only at the mid-stage of Tianhua. As my fellow cultivators have said, once we descend in our true forms, there will be no room for error. Even if he has allied with other demons, they will still stand no chance."

"In the past, I could sever the path of demons with a single finger. Today, I can still protect all living beings in Yunxing."

With that, Jiang Yuan's divine consciousness dissipated.

His profound methods were beyond the comprehension of the beings of Yunxing. When he descended in his true form, he would be an invincible deity.

At that time, everything in the world would be as insignificant as dust.

Such terrifying ancient beings possessed secret techniques that allowed them to traverse epochs, transcending the mundane laws of life and death. Even ancient texts held no records of them, and no legends could compare.

Cultivators from all realms did not even have the right to hear of them, let alone perceive their existence.

Yunxing continued as usual, its inhabitants busy with their lives.

Only Pork Rong had a deep understanding of the terror of this ancient sage, and he knew better than anyone that a major crisis was about to unfold!

At this moment, Pork Rong had just landed at the dock and was sprinting toward Shadow Island!

"Something big is about to happen, something really big!"

His panicked demeanor left Qing Huanxiang puzzled.

"What's wrong with Ah Rong?"

"What could make him so frantic? Is there a swine flu outbreak?"

Before his muttering could finish, an old turtle from afar began shouting as it approached.

"Old man!"

"Hurry up and finish work so we can go fishing. Today, we'll settle the score. If you lose, you're treating me to a whole roasted lamb!"

Hearing this, Qing Huanxiang immediately took off his bamboo hat, grabbed his fishing rod, and rushed to the dock!

"Haha!"

"I think today, you'll be the one treating me to turtle soup!"

The two old friends were relentless, and in the blink of an eye, they were heading toward the city's artificial lake together.

As for the forgotten Pork Rong, he had already charged into the city!

He sped through the streets like the wind, his chubby figure running at full speed, rivaling even a Yamaha motorcycle. Countless vehicles were left in his dust, and the pedestrians along the way couldn't help but gossip.

"What the hell?"

"What just flew past?"

"That flashy fat figure with a butcher's knife on his back... is that Pork Rong?"

"My goodness, Pork Rong can run that fast? Is something really about to happen?"

"Ha! What could possibly be a big deal for him? He's probably just rushing to see some widow!"

"Ha ha ha..."

After a burst of laughter, the onlookers dispersed.

A bus slowly passed by, and Xiong Fen and his son shook their heads with a smile. Dressed in neat work uniforms, they sat at the front of the bus, their eyes filled with calm and ease.

Glancing out the window, they urged their coworkers to drive faster.

As the bus left the city, motivational quotes echoed throughout the vehicle.

"Everyone, let's give it our all! The second phase of the project is almost done. Let's work a bit harder, and I'll treat everyone to a late-night snack!"

"That's right! If we want to succeed, we have to keep pushing forward! While others are busy watching the show, you should focus on work. The time they spend laughing could be used to move a lot of bricks on the construction site!"

"Let them enjoy the show. On Shadow Island, what major crisis could possibly happen? Even if the sky falls on Yunxing, who could possibly harm our Shadow Island? You should take this opportunity to work overtime. That's what really matters!"

"Brothers, remember this: the path of grinding is all about persistence! As long as you keep grinding, everyone has a chance to become a team leader!"

After a few classic motivational speeches, the workers were pumped!

"Let's grind!"

"The boss is right! I'm going to work ten more shifts!"

Amidst the passionate cheers, Pork Rong's figure ran in the opposite direction, charging into the neon-lit city and once again drawing the attention and chatter of onlookers.

Even so, Pork Rong never stopped. He ran all the way to the TV tower in the city center, not even daring to wait for the elevator. Instead, he took the stairs, rushing up to the higher floors!

The moment he burst through the office door, he gasped for breath and shouted at the top of his lungs.

"Fifth Miss!"

"Something big is about to happen, something really big!"

His sudden cry startled everyone at the conference table, including Su Yunyun. Over a dozen personal disciples looked up in confusion, their eyes fixed on Pork Rong!