System's Super Sect Chapter 989 923: Sword Demon, Hand Over the Person!

"Then Sect Leader, I'll allow you to return to your duties." He Nian said.

Wen Ping suddenly recalled Pei Wu, having met the man a few times previously. "How is the situation at the Wanderer Post?"

Wen Ping's initial plan was to entrust Heaven and Earth Lake to the Wanderer Post, as the Immortal Sect had no particular need for it. It would be a genuine shame if something were to befall Pei Wu during this grand conflict. Pei Wu was, after all, a capable and upright individual; with Heaven and Earth Lake under his stewardship, Wen Ping could rest assured.

He Nian responded, "The Wanderer Post has sustained considerable losses. Despite Elder Sword Demon's timely arrival to provide reinforcements, the presence of ten Earth Unrestricted Middle Realm experts aiding the Hundred Sects Alliance resulted in numerous fatalities. Three Vice Alliance Leaders were killed, along with many other core members. Alliance Leader Pei Wu lost an arm, but it is not a fatal injury."

"If Pei Wu requires any assistance moving forward, provide it. Ensure he does not perish." Wen Ping instructed.

"Understood." He Nian acknowledged with a nod.

"Proceed with your tasks." With that, Wen Ping put away the Sound Transmission Stone, intending to seek out Wood Dragon.

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Bright Mirror Lake.

At this present moment, the three Earth Unrestricted Upper Realm experts from Shade Heaven Tower found themselves steadily pushed back by Sword Demon's Holy Light Blade Intent and Huaikong's formidable Demon Body. Simultaneously, the coalition forces of the Hundred Sects Alliance were being decimated by the Demon Race army.

However, the number of casualties within the Hundred Sects Alliance was of no concern to the inhabitants of Shade Heaven Tower; their sole focus remained the aerial confrontation.

"Sword Demon, I urge you not to bring ruin upon yourself. Are you aware of the repercussions for opposing Shade Heaven Tower?"

"Remember, you are not You Country!"

"Does your Immortal Sect truly desire to be the first to descend into eternal damnation? The fact that only the three of us were dispatched today indicates we offered your Immortal Sect a final courtesy. Surrender the individual possessing the Rebirth Body, and we shall let this matter rest!"

Having been repelled, the trio had lost any will to continue the fight. It seemed pointless to persist when victory was unattainable.

Their original objective was not the annihilation of everyone present.

Their singular demand was straightforward: the person within the Immortal Sect who bore the Rebirth Body.

The Rebirth Body was a distinction held exclusively by the Tower Master of Shade Heaven Tower, signifying a particular standing and carrying profound significance. The sudden emergence of another individual with a Rebirth Body could not be permitted to remain at large; they absolutely had to be taken back to Shade Heaven Tower.

Sword Demon did not cease his assault. He continued to advance, blade in hand, unleashing his Holy Light Blade Intent once more towards the three adversaries.

The swirling black and white Sword Intent transformed into a cascade of flying leaves, enveloping the trio and relentlessly battering them. This relentless onslaught confined the three Earth Unrestricted Upper Realm experts of Shade Heaven Tower to a defensive posture, denying them any opportunity to retaliate.

Attacking with a wild laugh, Sword Demon boomed, "With merely your paltry strength, you believe yourselves worthy of negotiating terms with our Immortal Sect? Setting aside whether the Immortal Sect even harbors the supposed individual with the Rebirth Body—should we, in fact, possess such a person, this old man would still refuse to hand them over. Why? Because individuals of your caliber are simply not deserving!"

From the adjacent position, Huaikong interjected, "Elder Sword Demon, did the Sect Leader stipulate that we must preserve their three corpses?"

"No!"

Huaikong's gaze ignited with delight. "Then permit me to devour them. Conveniently, this emperor finds himself somewhat peckish."

Upon speaking, Huaikong promptly unfurled his colossal maw.

At this juncture, Huaikong's cultivation had amassed five hundred years of nurturing, significantly enhancing his devouring capabilities. The instant his devouring power was unleashed, the very colors of the heavens and earth seemed to shift.

An immense surge of Demon Power instantly engulfed the three from Shade Heaven Tower, akin to binding ropes of death, rendering them unable to maintain their footing as they were inexorably drawn towards Huaikong's gaping mouth.

Sword Demon promptly sheathed his blade and calmly inquired, "Can you manage to consume them?"

Huaikong responded with a proud laugh, "They are merely a few hundred meters away. At this proximity, even if they wished to flee, escape would be impossible."

If they had been situated at a greater distance, Huaikong would not have been so certain.

Furthermore, if the trio had been in their full strength, he would also have harbored doubts.

After all, these three were powerhouses of the Upper Realm.

However, with their current severely depleted state and their proximity of only two to three hundred meters, it was akin to having food delivered directly to his jaws.

The trio, ensnared by the Demon Power, fought to escape, only to realize its insidious grip was remarkably tenacious. For them to break this binding would require at least a hundred breaths. Yet, within that time, they would already be consumed. As the pulling force intensified and they were drawn inexorably closer to his maw, Huaikong anticipated a magnificent feast. However, at that critical moment, a colossal hand formed from Vein Qi descended from the heavens. Smack! With a single palm strike, Huaikong was sent violently flying. Like Mount Tai descending, he crashed into the ground of Bright Mirror Lake, causing the earth to heave.sword demon finally reacted, exclaiming, "Who!" It wasn't that Sword Demon was slow to respond; rather, his opponent's speed was astonishing. Sword Demon’s gaze flickered to Huaikong, who had been flung away, then scanned the surroundings, but the attacker remained unseen. What he did observe was the three from Shade Heaven Tower falling to their knees in mid-air, as if a great weight had been lifted, crying out in unison, "We welcome, my lord!" This sudden turn of events captured the attention not only of Sword Demon but also of the Hundred Sects Alliance and the Demon Race, all turning their heads. Subsequently, every member of Shade Heaven Tower prostrated themselves on the ground, vociferating in unison, "We welcome, my lord!" Witnessing this, Sword Demon bellowed, "Who are you? If you possess the courage, reveal yourself and fight. What is the point of lurking in the shadows, masquerading as some peerless powerhouse?" At this instant, a voice faintly drifted from above. "Sword Demon, surrender that person to this seat. Considering you have already withdrawn from the battlefield and are no longer within You Country, this seat can overlook our past animosities and grant you your life." As the voice concluded, a middle-aged man clad in a Black Gold python robe materialized in the sky, his hands clasped behind his back. He positioned himself at the zenith, casting his gaze down upon everyone below. He exuded an aura as if he were the sovereign of all existence, rendering Sword Demon and the others mere specks. A gentle breeze stirred around him, disseminating the immense pressure he exuded across all present. Those in the Mountain Suppression Realm and below exhibited expressions of alarm, as this oppressive force made them feel as though the very heavens were caving in. This pervasive pressure far surpassed the aura unleashed by Sword Demon during his engagement with the three from Shade Heaven Tower. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say it was ten, even twenty, times more potent. "Celestial Traveler!" Upon recognizing the newcomer, Sword Demon exclaimed the man's name in utter shock. By now, Huaikong had also returned to the sky, his eyes fixed with anger on Celestial Traveler above. He questioned Sword Demon, "Elder Sword Demon, who is this individual?" Sword Demon responded, "Celestial Traveler, a Half-Step Celestial Unrestricted powerhouse from Shade Heaven Tower, renowned for his fearsome reputation. Twenty years ago, on the battlefield, he annihilated seven Earth Unrestricted Upper Realm experts from You Country in succession and forcefully advanced to the Half-Step Realm. Since then, he vanished from the battlefield. I never anticipated encountering him here today." "If we combine our strength, do we stand a chance?" Huaikong inquired. Sword Demon shook his head. "A chance to defeat him? That is difficult to ascertain... You should retreat and observe for now. I shall engage him in a few exchanges." Observing this, Celestial Traveler in the sky spoke calmly, "Sword Demon, this seat is extending an opportunity to you—do not squander it. My request is simple: hand over that person, and Shade Heaven Tower will henceforth pledge to protect your Immortal Sect and bestow upon you the entirety of Heaven and Earth Lake. Are you truly unwilling to accept this offer?" (Congratulations to Brother Regardless for achieving the rank of Alliance Leader! Well done!)