Chapter 720: How Did Zhu Tian Suddenly Have So Many Semi-Immortals?

The large-scale battle unfolding at the Daozong Sect could not be concealed; all the disciples and parents participating in the entrance examination witnessed it. Soon, this news spread throughout the streets and alleys.

"Heavens, Dao Monarch Wanfa has appeared! This is a legendary peerless genius; who knew he had already cultivated to the Half-Immortal stage!"

"And his group of subordinates – five Tribulation Transcendence stage cultivators and over twenty Integration stage cultivators. Good heavens, that's equivalent to nearly half of the Demonic Realm!"

"That's not even the most terrifying part. What's truly frightening is that they ambushed the Daozong Sect, only to be captured by them instead!"

Previously, people thought the Daozong Sect only had one Tribulation Transcendence cultivator, plus a method comparable to that stage—a standard for immortal sects. Who could have imagined the Daozong Sect possessed such terrifying hidden strength?

After this battle, the Daozong Sect's position as the foremost among the Five Great Immortal Sects was completely solidified.

"The ancestor who revitalized the Daozong Sect fifty thousand years ago, Dao Monarch Hanhai, is also still alive! Everyone thought he was at the Tribulation Transcendence stage, but he secretly ascended to Half-Immortal!"

"The Daozong Sect is truly terrifying."

"I have a nephew who participated in the Daozong Sect's entrance examination and happened to witness the entire process. There's one detail no one has mentioned."

"What detail? Please share, fellow Daoist."

"You know Lu Yang, the Heavenly Prodigy, right?"

"Who hasn't heard of Lu Yang? He's a peerless genius who, even at the Foundation Establishment stage, could fight above his level against cultivators at the Soul Transformation stage!"

"That's not even the most impressive part. My nephew told me that after Dao Monarch Wanfa was defeated, he knelt before Lu Yang. Lu Yang didn't want to be worshipped and took a step to the left, but Dao Monarch Wanfa persisted, adjusted his direction, and kowtowed to Lu Yang with an exceptionally respectful posture!"

"What? A Half-Immortal kneeling to Lu Yang?! How is that possible!"

"I didn't want to believe it either, but my nephew witnessed it with his own eyes. That's how it happened!"

Daoist Buyu and Clan Leader Jin, who were having drinks and food nearby, overheard the entire discussion. Daoist Buyu was very surprised.

"Grand Ancestor Hanhai is still alive?"

As the sect leader, he had no idea about this and only learned about it from others' discussions.

Clan Leader Jin was also surprised, never imagining that the Daozong Sect also had a Half-Immortal.

"Looking at the current situation, who knows how many powerful beings are hidden in the shadows. I hope the Young Ancestor can prove worthy and truly enable the Qiongqi clan to rank among the top ten in the Great World Struggle."

"I can't relax either." Clan Leader Jin encouraged himself. Following Daoist Buyu for the past six months, he had undergone a complete transformation.

"Brother Buyu, who are we going to scam next?"

Demonic Realm, Demon City.

Inside the ancient, antique palace, Zhu Tian stared blankly at the intelligence report handed to him by his subordinate.

"This isn't right. I've waited over two hundred years, and not a single Half-Immortal appeared. How is it that as soon as I become the Demonic Realm Lord, Half-Immortals start popping out of the ground like radishes?"

"Let's not even mention Jiang Lianyi. Nightmare Supreme, Void Supreme, Dao Monarch Wanfa, Dao Monarch Hanhai... why have so many Half-Immortals suddenly appeared?"

He had slept from ancient times until now. Wasn't his goal to dominate and enjoy absolute power in an era without Half-Immortals? If he had known this era would be so lively, he would have just continued sleeping until the next era. Why bother joining this one?

"Judging by this level of excitement, perhaps even Immortals will make an appearance... Oh, wait, there's already an Immortal residing in Big Brother Lu Yang's spiritual space."

Zhu Tian grimaced, feeling very troubled: "Even if I'm the strongest below Immortals, I probably won't fare well in the Great World Struggle."

"Is it too late to go back to sleep now?"

Daozong Sect, Prison Peak.

Prison Peak had never been as lively as it was today. Previously, people were captured one by one, but today was different, with a full thirty individuals joining the "family" of Prison Peak. If Prison Peak were considered a faction, it would be a top-tier power comparable to the Demonic Realm.

As Dao Monarch Wanfa entered Prison Peak, his pupils constricted sharply, as if he had seen a ghost. Wu Youdao, Nightmare Supreme, and Void Supreme were all here, along with many familiar Great Yu cultivators. No, not just many familiar faces; all the Great Yu cultivators he knew who had been slumbering until now were here! When and how were these people captured and brought here?!

Especially Wu Youdao, if he's here, then where is Jin Buqun? Jin Buqun was the Second Imperial Preceptor. Nightmare Supreme and Void Supreme were both here. Weren't they captured by the Ancient Heavenly Court? Could it be that the Daozong Sect is the public face of the Ancient Heavenly Court?

One horrifying truth after another emerged, chilling him to the bone upon closer thought. Dao Monarch Wanfa realized his defeat at the Daozong Sect was not unjust; the Daozong Sect was far more powerful than it appeared!

Dao Monarch Hanhai escorted Dao Monarch Wanfa and the others into Prison Peak, using the prototype of the spatial Dao Fruit to strengthen each cage.

"The rest is up to you then." Dao Monarch Hanhai greeted the Prison Peak entrance and left.

Dao Monarch Wanfa turned his head, wanting to see who Dao Monarch Hanhai was talking to. At the entrance of Prison Peak were two figures, a man and a woman, both known to Dao Monarch Wanfa: Lu Yang and Yun Zhi.

How could it be these two? Wait, Dao Monarch Wanfa recalled the heart demon Yun Zhi that appeared in the second round of trials. If Yun Zhi wasn't Gu Junye's heart demon but Dao Monarch Hanhai's, then to what extent must Yun Zhi have cultivated to create a heart demon for Dao Monarch Hanhai?! And why was this person named Lu Yang here?

Yun Zhi gave Dao Monarch Wanfa no chance to think, throwing him into a room that isolated all external probing.

"Hmph, you won't get any information from me..."

Yun Zhi cupped her fists towards Lu Yang: "Please, Senior, make your move."

"Oh my, it seems you still have to rely on this Immortal in the end."

A figure appeared, sending shivers down Dao Monarch Wanfa's spine. It was a suppressive aura from the very root of existence, the absolute control of a superior over an inferior. An Immortal! His superior, the holder of the Immortal Dao Fruit!

Immortal Bustling, smiling, emerged from Lu Yang's body and pointed at the center of Dao Monarch Wanfa's forehead.

"This Immortal commands you: you must answer every question, reveal everything you know, and not lie."

"Yes." Dao Monarch Wanfa's mouth moved uncontrollably.

"You can ask now."

"Thank you for your assistance, Senior."

"Which faction do you come from?"

"We come from the Great Yu Alliance. I am its leader."

"When did you awaken?"

"I possess an Immortal Longevity Body; I never slept. I have been alive since the early Great Yu period."

"Why did you attack our Daozong Sect?"

"For Emperor Yu Wuyou's immortal treasures. I saw that Lu Yang possessed Wuyou's immortal sword, which made me suspect that the Daozong Sect also had Wuyou's other treasures. If I obtained an immortal artifact, my strength would greatly increase. That's why I planned to infiltrate the Daozong Sect, coordinate from inside and out, and capture this place."

Lu Yang thought, "Oh no, it seems I'm the one who attracted them after all. I can't let Senior Brother Dai know, or it will ruin my image in his eyes."

The Senior Disciple Sister frowned slightly, a hint of confusion in her expression: "How did you know I killed Wuyou and obtained all of his treasures?"

"What?!" Dao Monarch Wanfa's eyes suddenly widened, too shocked to speak. He felt as if struck by lightning, unable to process the news for a while. Wuyou is dead? And you killed him? If I had known this, I would have to be an absolute fool to come to your Daozong Sect!