The Unparalleled Sword Emperor Chapter 2581 - 2556: East Continent Chaos

Lin Bai gazed at Lan Yuxin and explained, "Lan Yuxin, this young lady’s name is Hu Xiner. She was taken under the wing of one of my uncles. With my uncle occupied by other affairs, he left her in my care for the time being."

"Hu Xiner, meet Lan Yuxin, the Quasi-Saint from the South Campus of the East Continent Academy, and a direct disciple of the Lan Clan!"

"This is Li Jiuge, the Quasi-Saint of the Southern Yard!"

Hu Xiner beamed a smile and remarked, "So, you’re the Quasi-Saint of the Lan Clan!"

Lin Bai cast a glance at Hu Xiner, stayed quiet for a moment, then shook his head slowly.

Lin Bai continued, "You two have come to visit me—what’s the specific matter? Let’s head inside and discuss it at length!"

Right away, Lin Bai guided Li Jiuge and Lan Yuxin into the palace.

After listening to Lin Bai’s words, Lan Yuxin’s face softened a bit.

Within the Great Hall, the trio took their seats, and Lin Bai inquired, "You both arrived together—it’s surely not just to admire Dragon Raising Island’s views, right?"

Li Jiuge replied, "If scenery was our goal, the Southern Yard’s vast lands offer plenty. We’ve come this time with a matter to discuss with you!"

Lin Bai urged, "Speak freely!"

Li Jiuge glanced toward Lan Yuxin, gesturing for her to begin.

Lan Yuxin’s expression grew icy as she drew a deep breath and declared, "A major incident has occurred."

Lin Bai questioned, "Does it involve the East Continent?"

Lan Yuxin affirmed with a nod, "Precisely."

Lin Bai furrowed his brow and ventured, "Is it that among the Ten Great Dynasties of the East Continent, only the Li Dynasty, Wanshou Dynasty, and Great Witch Dynasty stand, while the others fell to the Demon Sect?"

Lan Yuxin denied, "Far from it."

Perplexed, Lin Bai stared at Lan Yuxin and asked, "If the Demon Sect hasn’t struck, how has such a huge event unfolded?"

Lan Yuxin clarified, "The Li Dynasty, Wanshou Dynasty, and Great Witch Dynasty remain untouched by the Demon Sect, but other regions have suffered attacks."

Lin Bai eyed Lan Yuxin, his brows locked in a tight frown.

Li Jiuge spoke in a chilly tone, "Earlier, the Seven Great Dynasties crumbled one by one. The East Continent Academy assumed the Demon Sect’s next aim would be the surviving Three Great Dynasties!"

"Thus, the East Continent Academy sent forth numerous powerhouses, Outer Sect Disciples, and Inner Disciples to ally with the Three Great Dynasties, ready to clash desperately against the Demon Sect!"

"Yet, unexpectedly, the Demon Sect shifted their focus this time—they’ve abandoned the Ten Dynasties for..."

Li Jiuge halted there, reluctant to proceed.

Lin Bai pressed, "Whom has the Demon Sect now set their sights on?"

Lan Yuxin revealed, "The Nine Domains!"

A flash of astonishment lit Lin Bai’s eyes as he echoed, "They’ve turned to the Nine Great Domains?"

Lan Yuxin confirmed with a nod, "Correct. The East Mountain Area, Blade Area, Tianbei Region, Pill Cauldron Region, Divine Dragon Domain, and Phoenix Song Area among the Nine Great Domains have all faced assaults. Countless powerhouses in these domains have fallen under the Demon Sect’s brutal rule!"

"Of the Nine Great Domains, only the Jianghai Region, Sword Domain, and Soul-breaking Area endure."

Lan Yuxin declared.

This news caused Lin Bai to furrow his brows deeply.

Seven of the Ten Great Dynasties have collapsed!

Six Territories of the Nine Great Domains lie in ruins!

Lin Bai murmured inwardly, "What exactly is the Demon Sect plotting?"

At Lin Bai’s words, Li Jiuge responded, "Lin Bai, regardless of the Demon Sect’s schemes, they’ve amassed sufficient powerhouses and resources!"

"The Demon Sect has now established a formidable presence across the East Continent!"

"The legacies of the Seven Great Dynasties and the powerhouses from the Six Territories have converged into the Demon Sect—this force alone could rattle the entire East Continent!"

"This could spell a true disaster for the East Continent!"

Li Jiuge stated coldly.

Lin Bai acknowledged, "I’m well aware. So, what brings you two to seek me out today?"

Lan Yuxin explained, "Beyond the East Continent Academy, nearly the whole East Continent lies in devastation. Chaos reigns over all territories!"

"Calling the East Continent chaotic is no overstatement!"

"To end this turmoil, we must confront the Demon Sect head-on!"

"The Nine Elders of the Order Divine Court are still deliberating countermeasures!"

"..."

Lin Bai shook his head and countered, "Deliberating? With the Demon Sect lurking unpredictably, amassing powerhouses throughout the expansive East Continent, no one can foresee their next strike on any territory or dynasty!"

"How do we even combat the Demon Sect?"

Lan Yuxin replied, "This very issue plagues the East Continent Academy. We’ve come to inform you that tomorrow at dawn, every Quasi-Saint in the East Continent Academy must assemble at the Order Divine Court—rumor has it an important proclamation will be issued!"

"Tomorrow at dawn?" Lin Bai repeated.

Lan Yuxin nodded firmly.

Lin Bai agreed with a nod, "Fine, I’ll arrive punctually at dawn tomorrow!"

Li Jiuge added, "Lin Bai, it’s not just us—all Inner Disciples, Outer Sect Disciples, and even Registered Disciples across the East Continent Academy will receive the Order Divine Court’s voice tomorrow at dawn!"

"Tomorrow could reshape the East Continent’s fate!"

Li Jiuge intoned gravely.

Noting the grave looks on Lan Yuxin and Li Jiuge’s faces, Lin Bai nodded inwardly and affirmed, "I get it now!"

The three conversed at length before the pair departed.

Once Lan Yuxin and Li Jiuge had gone, Lin Bai stood high on Dragon Raising Island, observing the shifting skies and the intensifying gales sweeping the isle.

Lin Bai’s face grew profoundly serious.

Just then, Hu Xiner approached Lin Bai and commented softly, "Ever since they arrived, your face has been dour. Do you dislike their company?"

Lin Bai denied with a shake of his head, "It’s not them I dislike—it’s the tidings they delivered!"

Hu Xiner probed, "What tidings?"

Lin Bai answered, "Tidings of the East Continent’s turmoil!"

Hu Xiner creased her brow while regarding Lin Bai.

Lin Bai declared gravely, "Since my return to the East Continent Academy, I’ve secluded myself, seldom inquiring about external affairs. I had no idea that in merely four months, the East Continent had descended into such disarray!"

Hu Xiner paused, then ventured, "Even with the East Continent in chaos, that’s not your burden. Your deep concern suggests you harbor other intentions!"

Lin Bai let out a light chuckle and replied, "As a Saint of the East Continent Academy, how could these events not concern me?"

Hu Xiner let the topic drop.

In that instant, Lin Bai whispered to himself, "The Demon Ancestor handed the Demon Sect to me—I won’t allow it to devolve into a gang of scoundrels rampaging across the East Continent!"

"This so-called Demon Sect Master, hiding behind the Demon Sect’s banner, runs amok. What is her true aim?"

Lin Bai’s visage turned utterly frigid.

Lin Bai holds the true position of Sect Leader in the Demon Sect. Without his sanction, any other cultivator invoking the Demon Sect’s name is a pretender.

Evidently, the present Demon Sect Master dominating the East Continent is brazenly exploiting the Demon Sect’s reputation for her unchecked deeds!