Chapter 421: Reappearing at the Demon Abyss

Everyone gasped, "So that's how it is!"

"It turns out you've already taught Feng Xiu a lesson, Boss! In that case, he surely wouldn't dare to face us directly!"

"Precisely. I suspect he will outwardly command his forces to head straight for the Demon Forbidden Zone, but in reality, he'll strike either my Thousand Cloud Sect or any faction of the Cold Moon Empire. He might even split his troops into three to find and exploit our vulnerabilities."

The Empress, Wushuang, and the others instantly grasped Xu Yang's meaning. This tactic was designed to prevent Feng Xiu from feigning one attack while striking elsewhere. After all, the Cold Moon Empire and the Thousand Cloud Sect were two formidable foundations, mutually supportive and protective. If they couldn't be swiftly destroyed, Feng Xiu's ambition to unify the Three Thousand Dao Provinces would probably remain an elusive dream.

This was undoubtedly his final opportunity before his journey to Yunmeng Marsh.

"Good, let's act immediately. A-Yang, be careful!"

"Don't worry, the Myriad Demon Abyss is not unfamiliar to me. My old friends are there, and indeed, I am going this time specifically to rescue them."

As they spoke, everyone began to set their plans in motion. The Empress also returned to the Cold Moon Empire, accompanied by Bai Lianxue, Tianzhu, and the Five Golden Flowers of the Cold Moon.

Meanwhile, Wushuang ascended into the air with Long Kun, Xiaoxiao, Tuantuan, and others, quickly disappearing into the void. Unbeknownst to anyone, they had taken a detour to conceal themselves in the rear mountains of the Thousand Cloud Sect.

Xu Yang, on the other hand, marched boldly straight towards the Myriad Demon Abyss. Before his departure, he deliberately left instructions within the sect's main gate, seemingly to ensure everyone knew the purpose of his journey.

Xu Yang was well aware that in any faction across the Three Thousand Dao Provinces, top spies from the Northern Jin Sword Alliance lay hidden. These individuals were born to conceal their identities and gather intelligence, making their complete eradication virtually impossible.

As long as they chose not to reveal themselves, it was incredibly difficult to detect them immediately within a crowd. Even if they were rooted out, they would invariably seek more opportunities to send in new infiltrators.

Since it was impossible to entirely blind Feng Xiu's network of spies from the Northern Jin Sword Alliance, the only recourse was to turn their function against them, using them to muddle Feng Xiu's judgment.

Indeed, immediately after Xu Yang put his plan into motion, the three main halls of the Northern Jin Sword Alliance each received distinctly different orders from Feng Xiu!

The Azure Dragon Hall was commanded to attack the Cold Moon Empire, the White Tiger Hall was ordered to advance directly on the Thousand Cloud Sect, and surprisingly, the Vermilion Bird Hall was dispatched to the Carefree Dao Sect to commence a massacre!

It appeared Feng Xiu was still deeply resentful about the loss of the Nine-Colored Qiankun Bell!

He clearly had no intention of sparing the Carefree Dao Sect faction; he was truly ruthless.

Meanwhile, his most relied-upon Black Tortoise Hall, currently the largest and most formidable core faction with three thousand internal disciples, was personally led by Feng Xiu straight to the Myriad Demon Abyss to face a million demons.

This seemed like an impossible feat, more akin to a suicidal mission. However, unbeknownst to them, the Northern Jin Sword Alliance's overall strength had advanced remarkably under Feng Xiu's tutelage. Even if they were to directly confront the Tianlan Sect faction, disregarding the influence of Xu Yang's core members, the current Tianlan Sect's forces would likely be no match for the Northern Jin faction.

As for the other powers in the Three Thousand Dao Provinces, they were hardly worth mentioning.

Divided into four routes!

This time, the Northern Jin Sword Alliance had virtually gone all in.

Their objective was to acquire the Demon Origin before their expedition to Yunmeng Marsh, thereby elevating the overall strength of thousands of top disciples within the Sword Gate faction to an even higher level.

Little did they know that at the same time, Xu Yang himself had already arrived at the Myriad Demon Abyss.

At the summit of that towering peak, Xu Yang once again spotted a familiar figure: the Demon Empress Alusha, gazing solitarily into the distant sky.

When she sensed Xu Yang's familiar aura resurface behind her, Alusha's body abruptly trembled. The instant she turned her head, her eyes welled up with tears.

"Three years have passed in the blink of an eye! A-Yang, I finally see you again."

Xu Yang had not anticipated such profound affection from her. The moment their gazes locked, Xu Yang clearly understood that Alusha had barely let go of him in her thoughts throughout the past three years.

"You've been through so much. I told you I'd return when you needed me the most."

The next moment, Alusha rushed into Xu Yang's arms, and in that emotional atmosphere, they shared a tender embrace.

"I never dared to hope I could possess you; for me, simply seeing you again is enough."

"I told you, as long as I'm here, no one will ever be able to harm you in this lifetime. Now that the Myriad Demon Abyss faces peril, how could I not appear?"

Alusha was deeply moved by Xu Yang's words and kept nodding.

"I understand, A-Yang, I understand your heart. I've finally waited for this day."

Roar! Roar!!

Below, the demon elders residing in the core region of the Myriad Demon Abyss, witnessing the familiar sight of their Empress and Xu Yang, began to cheer and shout in unison.

The previous demon crisis in the Myriad Demon Abyss was personally quelled by Xu Yang. Thus, to the demon populace, Xu Yang was a god-like figure, second only to Empress Alusha. With his divine return, how could they not be ecstatic?

"How are you? My demon friends, it's been three years."

"Your Excellency, Demon Lord, you still remember us! We've heard that over the past three years, your fame has soared across the Three Thousand Dao Provinces, placing you at the continent's apex. Her Majesty the Empress has spoken of you to us many times, and each time your name is mentioned, her eyes are filled with warmth."

Xu Yang chuckled, looking at the pot-bellied demon elder. The elder's boisterous personality quickly made the atmosphere rather suggestive.

"Alright, no more jokes. This time, besides seeing Alusha and all of you, I've returned with a far more crucial message."

Before Xu Yang could even speak, Alusha had already pulled away from his embrace, her expression regaining its cool composure.

"We are well aware of the threat from Feng Xiu's faction of the Northern Jin Sword Alliance. He previously sent an envoy here personally to issue a challenge, declaring his intent to seize the demon legacy of our Myriad Demon Abyss. He even covets my Demon Empress Heart!"

Xu Yang scoffed, "Don't worry. While I might not necessarily kill him this time — he's incredibly cunning — I can guarantee that the Northern Jin Sword Alliance faction will never again harbor any covetous thoughts toward you."

With Xu Yang's appearance, everyone undoubtedly felt much more at ease.

In fact, for the past three years, Alusha had almost continuously sent people to inquire about Xu Yang. Whenever news of Xu Yang's achievements was reported back, Alusha's heart would be immensely stirred. As she had stated, Alusha never truly hoped to possess Xu Yang; however, she was intrinsically bound to him.