Chapter 807: Helplessness

At the edge of the Spirit Realm.

The massive spirit vessel continued to hover in mid-air.

To the people of the Nine Realms, it was like a sword hanging over their hearts.

Its arrival had shattered the peace of the Nine Realms and overturned the understanding of its inhabitants.

In the Demon-Slaying Alliance of the Immortal Realm.

Elder Zhen and others gathered in the council hall.

Below, Chen Xian was giving a report.

"According to reports from our subordinates, the group accompanying Bai Jun has caused numerous disturbances across the Nine Realms in just a few days."

"For example, a first-tier faction in Tongzhou Immortal Continent was completely plundered by one of them."

"The only granddaughter of the Mo Yue Ancestor from Yue Realm was also taken by force by one of those beasts."

"As for other incidents, I won’t list them all here. In short, they are a group of scoundrels who commit all kinds of atrocities, relying on their strength."

After speaking, Chen Xian’s face was filled with disgust, and he said heavily, "So, Elder Zhen, we must not allow them to enter the Nine Realms."

Elder Zhen, who had been keeping his eyes closed, slowly opened them.

Instead of responding directly, he paused and then asked the group, "Several days have passed, and everyone has calmed down somewhat. I presume you’ve all investigated various matters. So, what do you think of Bai Jun’s words?"

Upon hearing this, the hall fell into silence. Everyone looked at each other, but no one spoke.

"Xiong Tian, tell us your thoughts," Elder Zhen called out.

"Yes!"

Xiong Tian stepped forward, his expression grim. After a moment of contemplation, he took a deep breath and said, "Over the past few days, I’ve gone back and consulted many records."

"Originally, according to our understanding, before the Nine Realms were established, this world did not exist. However, I found some records and legends of civilizations that existed before the Nine Realms were formed."

"This means that the Nine Realms were not as blank as we believed, but rather, they existed long before."

"At the same time, I’ve also revisited some of the historical anecdotes left behind after the establishment of the Nine Realms through various channels, and many of them are fabricated..."

Hearing this, the expressions of those in the hall turned uneasy.

"Get to the point," Elder Zhen said.

"The conclusion is that Bai Jun’s words are most likely true!"

Xiong Tian said with a grim expression, "Although I am extremely reluctant to admit it, we are indeed a group of people who have been kept in captivity. But I have to acknowledge that the facts are as they are. Our previous understanding was completely wrong!"

"Elder Xiong Tian is correct."

Chen Xian also stepped forward to support him, saying, "I’ve also looked into many records, and it’s exactly as he said."

Elder Zhen’s face showed no emotion.

He looked up and glanced at the others.

"What about the rest of you?"

The others had complex expressions, their words seemingly stuck in their throats.

Clearly.

The answers they had arrived at were largely the same.

Because this is often how things are—when people lack a certain perspective, they can never imagine the truth of the matter.

But now, with a point of reference for them to verify, the outcome of the matter becomes entirely different.

After all.

Even if the Eight Ancient Supremes were all-powerful, it would be impossible to completely erase all traces across such a vast territory.

"So, the conclusion is that Bai Jun’s words are true, and we are indeed a group of people who have been kept in captivity..."

Elder Zhen summarized with a grim expression.

After a moment of contemplation, Elder Zhen added, "In the past few days, I took the spirit liquid that Chen Xian and the others brought back from the Tianlan Mountains to the altar and ventured into the black mist..."

"What?"

"Elder Zhen, you... you actually..."

"How is your body?"

The others quickly asked with concern.

"With the spirit liquid, I am fine," Elder Zhen waved his hand.

Hearing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, and then they eagerly asked, "Elder Zhen, what did you see in the black mist?"

Elder Zhen frowned.

His face was filled with helplessness and unwillingness, and then he said gravely, "I found three of those swollen-limbed demons inside."

"What?"

As soon as Elder Zhen spoke, the entire hall erupted in shock.

"And I only explored a small area. If we consider the entire black mist, it’s likely as Bai Jun said—their numbers are countless!" Elder Zhen added.

Elder Zhen’s words struck like a bolt of lightning, leaving everyone’s faces pale. Some even slumped back into their chairs.

What did this information mean?

It meant that they had no choice but to accept Bai Jun’s proposal.