Chapter 1523: Intimidation

At that moment, the six chief elders, representing the peak combat strength of the Human Spirit's Six Royal Lineages, had completed their assembly at the Eye of the Well of Reincarnation in the Two Realms. Following their synchronized arrival, the young disciples from each of the Six Lineages also returned.

Under the direction of the six chief elders, an incredibly intricate Human Spirit Jade Emperor Array was formed. This formation was intended to serve as an invisible deterrent against the demon race and also as the primary battlefield encompassing a large portion of the Well of Reincarnation in the Two Realms.

This arrangement ensured that once hostilities erupted, the human forces would maintain a strategic advantage, as the array provided their cultivators with a continuous supply of spiritual power and resources.

It was akin to creating a fount of life for them. With such formidable protection, they would be able to withstand any level of resistance, making the tribulation an insurmountable challenge for their foes.

This analysis, of course, was from the perspective of the human powerhouses. Regardless, the Human Spirit Jade Emperor Array undoubtedly constituted one of their ultimate trump cards.

Shortly after the array was completed, a mysterious aura materialized out of thin air. The entity was shrouded in black energy, obscuring its features. Its immense power was discernible only through the fluctuations of soul energy it emitted, clearly indicating it was a top-tier master.

Its sudden appearance immediately provoked a joint counterattack from the first-generation young disciples of the Human Spirit Six Lineages guarding the Jade Emperor Array, acting purely on defensive instinct.

Yet, the human spirit energy launched from all directions seemed to vanish upon contact, like stones cast into the ocean. It silently dissolved into gentle ripples, ultimately absorbed by the black mass.

"Young ones, do not be disrespectful in my presence. Summon your chief elders to meet me. I have important information to share regarding the true purpose of this impending confrontation between the human and demon factions."

The voice emanating from the black mass immediately nullified the power of the surrounding array guardians, and with potent mental force, it directly suppressed these young cultivators, preventing them from mobilizing their internal energy.

Witnessing these displays of power, the six chief elders of the Human Spirit Six Lineages could no longer remain passive. They appeared instantly, confronting the enigmatic black mass.

"Who are you, and why the secrecy? If you dare not reveal your true form, what right do you have to speak with us face-to-face?"

The mysterious black mass disregarded the elders' challenge, scoffing softly. With a gentle wave, a distinct outline resembling Xu Yang materialized before the six chief elders.

"I know your true objective for being here. The young man of great destiny you seek is Xu Yang. According to my precise intelligence, he has already assembled the strongest forces of the demon race and is heading here to the Well of Reincarnation in the Two Realms. His goal is unequivocally to eliminate all of you, then launch a powerful assault on the entire Kunlun Dao Lineage once the Blood Moon descends."

As anticipated, the elders' fury surged upon hearing the soul within the mysterious black mass elaborate on this. While their ancestors had forewarned them of significant developments during this Millennium Tribulation, they had never conceived that Xu Yang, a human, would betray his kind and aid the demon race against humanity.

"I knew that boy harbored no good intentions. It seems our preemptive deployment of the Human Spirit Jade Emperor Array was indeed the right decision. We simply need to set up an ambush; once Xu Yang and the demon forces appear, we will immediately strike with immense power to eliminate them!"

One of the chief elders gritted his teeth, vehemently expressing his resolve. The black mass, however, let out a soft sigh.

"Your current perspective still gravely underestimates Xu Yang. To truly suppress the Millennium Tribulation, you must do more than just confront powerful demon leaders and Xu Yang, the human with great destiny. More crucially, you must carry out a large-scale purge of all demonkind consumed by profound resentment."

Upon hearing the black entity's words, the chief elder of the Underworld Lineage within the Human Spirit Six Royal Lineages immediately adopted a bloodthirsty stance, his face contorted with a surging desire for slaughter. The purple energy in his palm began to burn uncontrollably.

"You are absolutely right," the elder affirmed. "I've long yearned to slaughter those wretched, inferior demon creatures. I require their blood to forge more magical artifacts. While we are uncertain of your identity or your motives for stirring these events, one fact is undeniable: this human, Xu Yang, is leading the demon race here, and he will inevitably stand against us. The enemy of our enemy is our ally. We will provisionally accept your information and adjust our strategy accordingly. At the very least, you are correct that we should deliver a strong blow to the demon race before the Blood Moon of the Millennium Tribulation fully descends."

As the Underworld Clan's chief elder concluded, the other five chief elders also nodded in agreement. Each of the Human Spirit Six Royal Lineages had brought thousands of young cultivators, who required practical experience. Concentrating all their forces near the Well of Reincarnation in the Two Realms would severely limit these young cultivators' opportunities for real-world training.

"Therefore, we will dispatch all our young disciples, providing each with a talisman imbued with our magical power. They will first deliver a lesson to those reckless creatures in the Kunlun Abyss. This pre-emptive strike will exert psychological pressure on the incoming demon leaders."

Everyone agreed to this plan. Having achieved its objective, the black mass then dissipated like a ray of sunlight, vanishing completely before the chief elders.

Barely an hour later, the wails of demon beasts echoed across the entire Kunlun Abyss. Xiaohui, who had recently recovered to the Quasi-Emperor realm, immediately sensed these distress signals with his spiritual power.

Xu Yang's brow furrowed slightly. Given his deep spiritual connection with Xiaohui, he immediately understood the situation from the animal's agitated spiritual energy.

When Xu Yang shared this revelation with his teammates through their shared connection, a ripple of shock went through the group.

"How is this possible? Could the forces of the Human Spirit Six Lineages have taken such an extreme measure, suddenly attacking the young demons within the Abyss?"

Long Kun, looking utterly bewildered, scratched his head.