Chapter 276: Changes in Xuantian Territory
As the Blood Demon Sect's army swept in, the entire Xuantian Region fell completely. In the face of the Blood Demon Sect's powerful force, the sects that were once at their peak fell one after another, and countless once proud monks and disciples died tragically or were captured in this catastrophe.
The entire Xuantian Realm was filled with a bloody atmosphere, the blood dyed the earth red, and the sky was filled with ominous dark clouds. The prosperity of the past was no longer there, replaced by desolation and despair.
The terrifying pressure from the Blood Demon Sect
The leader of the Blood Demon Sect and his elite troops destroyed the defenses of the Xuantian Realm almost overnight and captured the strongholds of the major sects one after another.
The sects that once stood high and mighty in Xuantian Domain, such as Tianxing Sect, Leitian Temple, and Jian Sect, instantly became the dust of history with their former glory and honor. The disciples of the Blood Demon Sect walked in the ruins of the destroyed sect with blood-stained swords in hand, with cold smiles on their faces, slaughtering people wantonly and without scruples.
The sky of the entire Xuantian Territory seemed to be shrouded in thick blood mist, and the green mountains and clear waters of the past were swallowed up by the sea of fire and smoke of war. The Blood Demon Sect's iconic symbol, the blood-colored devil flame, spread with their conquest, burning everything that could be burned.
From the sky to every inch of land, both humans and monsters seem to have been corrupted by this evil force.
The Blood Demon Sect claimed that only by joining their camp could one survive. Almost none of the sects and families that refused to join could escape the fate of being annihilated.
"Either join the Blood Demon Sect and become a strong one, or be massacred by us." The Blood Demon Sect's declaration spread throughout the entire Xuantian Domain like a curse.
Burning the heavens and the earth, killing all living beings
The former righteous disciples have now become rats crossing the street, and everyone wants to kill them. The sect that once stood firm for a hundred years was destroyed by the Blood Demon Sect in a blink of an eye. The disciples of the Tianxing Sect were once the pride of Xuantian Territory and respected by everyone, but now they are regarded as enemies and aliens. The Blood Demon Sect's butcher knife is ruthlessly swinging at these "righteous" disciples.
Those sect leaders who once toasted each other in the lofty sect hall were now forced to kneel down and beg for forgiveness from the Blood Demon Sect.
Many disciples lost the protection of the sect and became the targets of slaughter. The army of the Blood Demon Sect not only invaded the sect, but also ordinary villages. In order to find resources and weapons, the monks of the Blood Demon Sect burned, killed and looted everywhere. All those who resisted were killed, and the villages became ruins.
According to ancient legends, countless cultivators had walked out of Xuantian Territory, but now, almost all cultivators' eyes were fixed on the darkness before their eyes. Those righteous disciples who still resisted stubbornly were gradually consumed by the Blood Demon Sect's army, and some were captured, some were killed, or some were destroyed by evil magic.
A catastrophe seemed to make the future of Xuantian Realm dark and bleak.
Rebellion and betrayal
As the Blood Demon Sect's power grew, more and more sects and families began to choose to surrender. They were forced to bow their heads and had to reach an agreement with the Blood Demon Sect to protect themselves.
Even the once-robust major sects such as the Thunder Heaven Palace and the Sword Sect had to consider their own future. Many young disciples who were once full of ambition also succumbed to this storm. They witnessed the fall of former strong men, experienced the severance of family ties and friendships, and gradually realized that only by joining the Blood Demon Sect could they survive in this chaos.
Those monks who stood above morality and adhered to the right path, like lighthouses on isolated islands, gradually disappeared in the sea of people and in the vortex of catastrophe.
At the same time, more and more disciples of the former sects began to betray their own sects and chose to join the arms of the Blood Demon Sect. The former loyalty seemed so insignificant in the face of interests and life and death, almost without exception.
Some sect leaders personally held secret talks with the Blood Demon Sect's leader, promising to donate their sect's resources to the Blood Demon Sect in exchange for a glimmer of hope.
Some clan leaders even paved the way for the Blood Demon Sect's black-clad men, provided information, and betrayed their compatriots. The temptation of power made these monks, who were once full of ideals, embark on the path of betrayal.
For those righteous disciples who still stubbornly resisted, they became the thorns in the eyes and flesh of the Blood Demon Sect, and could be eliminated at any time. Whether they were former brothers or former enemies, facing the impending catastrophe, they could only choose to endure and wait.
The rise of evil and the decline of righteousness
The success of the Blood Demon Sect is not only reflected in their possession of powerful monks and huge forces. What is more terrifying is that through ruthless propaganda and vicious means, they have successfully lifted the label of "Demon Path" from the ugly shadow and become the new order of Xuantian Domain.
Under the instigation of the Blood Demon Sect, more and more young monks gave up their original "righteous path" and turned to the path of magic. They no longer adhered to any morality and rules, but only pursued the ultimate power and desire, devouring everything, and stepping on the corpses of others to reach the peak step by step. The fire of the magic path was ignited in every corner of Xuantian Domain, infecting the hearts of generations of monks.
The monks of the Blood Demon Sect often preached the power of the magic path in the teaching halls all over the country, preaching that the magic path is unrestrained and unconstrained, and pays more attention to the combination of lust and power during cultivation. The voice of the magic school gradually became louder, and the righteous path was gradually left in the dust of history.
Many monks and young people have lost themselves in the glory of the devil. They have abandoned the morality they once believed in and the original intention of practicing, and they only think about how to become stronger and how to have more power.
In this war where the strong are respected and the weak are preyed upon by the strong, the Blood Demon Sect's victory is indisputable. And those abandoned righteous sects, families, and monks will forever become memories of the past in the long river of history, and become sacrifices for the Blood Demon Sect's rise.
The moment Ye Fan escaped from Xuantian Domain, the complex emotions in his heart were indescribable. Once, he fought, practiced, and grew up in this place, learning from many talented disciples and experiencing countless ups and downs. However, now, this land no longer belongs to him. The rule of the Blood Demon Sect and the rise of the magic path made all this unimportant. If Ye Fan wanted to survive and continue to practice, his only choice was to escape from Xuantian Domain, which had been wantonly destroyed by the Blood Demon Sect.
So, he set out on the journey to the neighboring Lingtian Territory.
Lingtian Territory is not far from Xuantian Territory, but the atmosphere between heaven and earth is completely different. Lingtian Territory has vast mountains and rivers, rich spiritual energy, and much richer cultivation resources than Xuantian Territory. The sects here are evenly distributed, and most of them have maintained strong strength for hundreds of years.
Compared to the Blood Demon Sect's devouring and oppression of Xuantian Realm, Lingtian Realm still maintained a sense of peace and order. Even the cultivators in Lingtian Realm had never experienced a catastrophe like Xuantian Realm. The cultivation atmosphere on the entire continent was still strong, full of hope and opportunities.
The sects in Lingtian Domain, especially the top ones, are very powerful. Lingtian Sect is one of the most famous sects. Its founder created a great reputation hundreds of years ago. It is not only powerful, but also has a legendary leader - Lingyun, who is said to be a strong man who can shake the world. The disciples of Lingtian Sect are all gifted and have profound cultivation. This sect is one of the holy places that many cultivators yearn for.
In addition, Lingtian Territory also has forces such as the Sword Immortal Sect, the Red Flame Palace, and the Heavenly Secret Pavilion. The competition between them is often in full swing, but overall a delicate balance is maintained. Unlike the demonic aura of the Blood Demon Sect, most of the sects in Lingtian Territory still adhere to the concept of righteous cultivation. The cultivators are more focused on improving their own cultivation and finding stronger power, and are not moved by the disputes in the outside world.
Lingtian Territory was full of spiritual energy, especially in some famous mountains and rivers, where the concentration of spiritual energy was several times that of Xuantian Territory. Here, cultivators could more easily achieve breakthroughs in cultivation. Many cultivators from Xuantian Territory, even after losing their sects, chose to come to Lingtian Territory to seek a place to live.
Lingtian Territory showed a certain degree of tolerance towards outsiders, especially those with potential. It was this tolerant atmosphere that made Lingtian Territory an ideal place for cultivation in the hearts of many people.
Ye Fan escaped from the tragic war in Xuantian Territory, but he was not at ease along the way. He was seriously injured, and although he recovered in time, his injuries were still not completely healed. After several days of trekking, he finally crossed the border and stepped into the territory of Lingtian Territory.
Unlike the desolate Xuantian Realm, Lingtian Realm gave Ye Fan a brand new feeling. The heaven and earth here were full of vitality and vigor. The rich spiritual energy made Ye Fan couldn't help but take a deep breath, and he immediately felt that the true energy in his body began to become active. The spiritual energy in Lingtian Realm was much richer than that in Xuantian Realm, especially in places such as mountains, forests and lakes, where the spiritual energy was more concentrated, making it an ideal place for cultivation.
Ye Fan secretly decided that since Xuantian Domain was no longer suitable for survival, he had to start over in Lingtian Domain. Although there were also countless strong people here, at least the situation here was obviously more stable than that in Xuantian Domain. Ye Fan was not in a hurry to find a new sect immediately. He needed a period of recuperation and rest to recover his body and think about the future direction.
He knew that Lingtian Domain had countless geniuses and strong people, and it was not easy to stand out here. However, Ye Fan was not afraid. He still had endless fighting spirit in his heart, ready to start again here and seek a higher breakthrough in cultivation.
Ye Fan had just entered Lingtian Domain and had not yet come into contact with real sects and forces, but in this vast continent, he soon heard about the famous sects in Lingtian Domain and learned about the cultivation atmosphere here. The difference between Lingtian Domain and Xuantian Domain lies not only in the cultivation resources and the concentration of spiritual energy, but also in the cultural atmosphere here. Ye Fan was deeply pleased with the respect of the sects in Lingtian Domain for cultivation and the training of the younger generation.
He had heard about the strength of Lingtian Sect in this area, and also heard about the reputation of other major sects such as Jianxian Sect and Chiyan Palace. Although the shadow of Blood Demon Sect still lingered in Ye Fan's heart, he knew that he could no longer be bound by fear. New challenges and new opportunities were what he should face next.
The cultivators in Lingtian Domain are more cautious and orderly than those in Xuantian Domain. The exchanges between the sects are mostly through competitions and exchanges, rather than crazy wars like the Blood Demon Sect. Therefore, Ye Fan may be able to get more training and opportunities here, especially with his current identity, carrying the hatred of the Blood Demon Sect. If he can get the protection of the strong in Lingtian Domain, he may be able to avenge himself in the future and get back everything he has lost.
He wandered aimlessly in Lingtian Territory for a few days, and his heart gradually settled down. Everything here was full of new possibilities, and Ye Fan began to have new goals and plans. He knew that no matter how many challenges and enemies he faced, he would face them head-on, continue his cultivation path in this new world of Lingtian Territory, gradually emerge, and write his own legend.
Lingtian Territory, a new beginning, a new world. Ye Fan's story will continue here.
