Three beams of light, each with a different form, flashed into existence.

On the left was a millstone-sized, slow-moving, dark green Spirit Turtle.

Its shell was covered in profound patterns, and its eyes were half-open, giving it a dazed and foolish look as if it had just woken up.

On the right was a Stone Ape nearly ten feet tall with bulging, knotted muscles.

Its fur was cyan-black, and many spots were scorched from lightning strikes. Its eyes were frenzied, yet held a strange hint of clarity.

And perched on Qin Xuan’s shoulder was a young eagle, only about a foot long, covered in downy, light purple feathers.

It was Little Zi’s first time out of the Reverse Scale Space. It was a little nervous, its feathers standing on end. Sparks of electricity flashed as it looked around, and from time to time, its feathers would CRACKLE with a small burst of electric sparks, making it seem extremely irritable.

As soon as the three Demon Beasts appeared, the Demon Cultivators from the two opposing divisions were stunned for a moment before bursting into uproarious laughter.

"Has the Liaoyuan Division run out of people? Bringing a dumb turtle, a sick monkey, and a ruffled chicken to the grand competition?"

Yan Zhu laughed so hard he bent over backward.

"Hiss... Looks like they’re here to be our next meal."

Viper Brave sneered coldly and licked his lips.

The Liaoyuan Division Cultivators behind Qin Xuan looked furious.

Qin Xuan, however, ignored the taunts. A single glance told him that this group of Purple Mansion Demon Cultivators was not even as good as the Foundation Establishment disciples of the Holy Sect.

He couldn’t even be bothered to act himself. He gave a calm command.

"Little Hei, defend. Old Zhao, Left Wing. Purple Extreme Thunder Eagle, Right Wing. You two are free to attack."

Little Hei dazedly crawled forward two steps, then retracted its head and limbs into its shell, becoming like a giant, dark green boulder.

The patterns on its shell glowed faintly, and a dense, heavy aura of Earth Spiritual Power spread out.

Zhao Youliang swallowed hard, not knowing why Qin Xuan wanted him to fight.

Facing the horde of fierce Purple Mansion Cultivators, he steeled himself and pounded his scorched chest, producing a dull THUMP THUMP sound.

The Purple Extreme Thunder Eagle let out a sharp CHIRP, its feathers bristling as it transformed into a thin streak of purple lightning.

WHOOSH! It vanished from Qin Xuan’s shoulder.

The next moment, it reappeared high up on the right, circling nervously as it locked onto the Viper Division Demon Cultivators below.

"Enough with the theatrics... Kill them!"

Enraged by the Cyan-arm Stone Ape’s provocative gaze, Yan Zhu swung his Giant Axe.

"Give that sick monkey special treatment! Burn it to death!"

At his command, several Flame Sun Division Demon Cultivators immediately channeled their Fire Magic, sending several scorching fireballs howling toward the Cyan-arm Stone Ape.

The Cyan-arm Stone Ape didn’t dodge. It took a deep breath, its chest swelling high.

"ROAR!!"

Visible ripples of cyan-colored sound waves spread out!

The Flame Sun Division Demon Cultivators in the lead trembled violently, feeling as if their heads had been struck by a heavy hammer.

Their Demon Power instantly fell into disarray.

Two of the weaker Early-stage Purple Mansion Demon Cultivators even started bleeding from their noses and mouths before fainting on the spot!

Yan Zhu’s face also turned pale. He shook his head to negate the Divine Soul Attack, his expression now a mixture of shock and anger.

"Vile beast... It actually knows a Divine Soul Attack!"

He didn’t dare to be arrogant any longer. With a furious roar, he swung his Fiery Giant Axe and viciously chopped down at the Cyan-arm Stone Ape.

Zhao Youliang was also stunned.

’I can actually match a Purple Mansion Cultivator?’

’To think there were Purple Mansion Cultivators this weak in the world!’

Zhao Youliang’s eyes lit up with excitement. He crossed his cyan stone arms to block the attack.

CLANG!

Sparks flew everywhere!

The tremendous force sent Zhao Youliang staggering back several steps, carving deep grooves in the ground beneath his feet. A white mark appeared on his cyan stone arms.

He shook his arms and pounded his chest with even greater excitement.

"Exhilarating!"

After suffering so much injustice and being bullied for so many years in the Holy Sect, this was the first time he could bully someone of a higher cultivation realm.

On the other side, seeing the fight begin on the left, Viper Brave’s expression turned grim.

"Stealth! Strangle them!"

As soon as he spoke, the figures of several Viper Division Demon Cultivators behind him blurred and began to merge with the void.

But just then, the Purple Extreme Thunder Eagle high in the sky bristled again.

It seemed to utterly detest their cold, sinister auras.

"SCREECH!"

It let out a piercing cry. With a powerful beat of its wings, the purple lightning around its body surged.

CRACKLE! SIZZLE!

Dozens of hair-thin purple lightning snakes rained down from the sky, precisely covering the area where the Demon Cultivators were concealed.

Purple Extreme Celestial Thunder, specialized in breaking through evil and Concealment!

"Ah!"

Screams erupted.

The hidden Viper Division Demon Cultivators convulsed and trembled, their scales charred black as plumes of green smoke rose from their bodies.

An Early-stage Purple Mansion Demon Cultivator from the Viper Division fought through the paralysis and hurled his Poison Spear at the Purple Extreme Thunder Eagle in the sky with incredible speed!

The Purple Extreme Thunder Eagle’s feathers stood on end as it hurriedly tried to dodge.

But at that exact moment, a pattern on the shell of the Longevity Spirit Turtle, which had been motionless with its head retracted, lit up imperceptibly.

A translucent, earthy-yellow Spirit Shield instantly appeared in front of and below the Purple Extreme Thunder Eagle.

PFFT!

The Poison Spear grazed past the Spirit Shield, failing to harm the Purple Extreme Thunder Eagle in the slightest.

Startled by the attack, the Purple Extreme Thunder Eagle grew even more furious, screeching as it frantically unleashed more lightning.

Streaks of purple lightning chased after the Viper Division Demon Cultivators, striking them down. In an instant, two more were electrocuted until they were charred on the outside and tender on the inside, collapsing to the ground.

Viper Brave’s expression was utterly foul. He hadn’t expected these three seemingly Foundation Establishment Demon Beasts to be so difficult to deal with!

His figure flickered, moving like a phantom around the main battlefield in an attempt to take out the leader first.

However, just as he got within thirty feet of Qin Xuan, the Longevity Spirit Turtle seemed to predict his move, and a light flashed on its shell.

RUMBLE!

A thick earthen wall suddenly rose from behind Qin Xuan!

Unable to stop his momentum, Viper Brave slammed headfirst into the wall, his movement faltering for a moment.

In that brief pause, Qin Xuan’s Lifebound Longsword was already unsheathed.

Carrying the Majestic Sun Sword Intent, he swung a backhanded slash!

Viper Brave’s soul nearly flew from his body in terror. He scrambled back desperately, managing a pathetic dodge. He stared at the Longevity Spirit Turtle, which still had its head retracted as if it had done nothing, his heart filled with shock and suspicion.

’This turtle... there’s something strange about it!’

Qin Xuan hadn’t even attacked with his full strength, yet his three Spirit Beasts, which appeared to be only at the Foundation Establishment Stage, had managed to hold off and even severely wound over a dozen Purple Mansion Demon Cultivators from two divisions!

The Purple Mansion Cultivators of the Liaoyuan Division trembled with excitement.

The Elder hadn’t chosen the wrong person. This Liu Xingshi was truly powerful! Without even lifting a finger himself, his three Spirit Beasts were already invincible!

The more Yan Zhu and Viper Brave fought, the more terrified they became.

"Dammit... What kind of monstrous combination is this!"

Yan Zhu forced back the Cyan-arm Stone Ape with a swing of his axe, screaming in frustration.

Just then, Qin Xuan made his move.

He could see that the Demon Cultivators from the two divisions had lost their nerve and their morale had plummeted.

His Lifebound Longsword hummed as the majestic Great Sun Sword Intent soared into the sky!

"Heaven-Burning: Fleeting Shadow!"

The sword light was like a startled swan, striking directly at the mentally disarrayed Yan Zhu.

How could Yan Zhu possibly withstand a single strike from Qin Xuan?

He let out a bloodcurdling scream, nearly losing his grip on his Giant Axe.

Qin Xuan’s sword light flashed again, mercilessly streaking across his throat. He was beheaded!

Not only that, but the remaining sword light continued unabated.

It struck toward Viper Brave.

Viper Brave barely managed to parry the Sword Qi. His eyes bulged as he coughed up a torrent of blood and fell to the ground, dead.

With their leaders dead, the remaining Demon Cultivators completely broke down and fled in all directions.

Qin Xuan sheathed his sword and stood tall, his breathing steady.

The Longevity Spirit Turtle slowly poked its head out, its eyes still looking dazed and foolish.

The Cyan-arm Stone Ape pounded its scorched chest, panting heavily with excited eyes.

The Purple Extreme Thunder Eagle landed back on Qin Xuan’s shoulder, its feathers ruffled as it looked around warily, as if it wasn’t the one who had just displayed such awesome might.

The Liaoyuan Division Cultivators behind him stared at the carnage and Demon Corpses on the ground, utterly horrified. The sound of sharp, indrawn breaths could be heard everywhere.

’Liu Xingshi’s Spirit Beasts are so strong.’

’They can fight against the Purple Mansion Realm while only being at the Foundation Establishment Realm!’

Qin Xuan walked to the base of the Beacon Tower, took out the Liaoyuan Division’s Token, and activated the eerie blue flame on the platform.

BUZZ!

A pillar of blue light shot into the sky. The seventh Beacon Tower was lit!

In an instant, the eerie blue flame surged, dispelling the surrounding gloom.

"Such speed. I wonder which prodigy from the four divisions that is. With that level of strength... they could even contend for the top at the Holy Fire Altar."

"Wait, it’s the Human Race... Is that one of the ants from the Liaoyuan Division?!"

Far away, a Demon Snake lurking in the shadows widened its eyes in disbelief.

Another Demon Snake spoke in a cold voice, "My lord, should we go and take him out?"

"No need. It was probably just luck. A pity about the Vermilion Fruit inside that Beacon Tower..."

In the darkness, a pair of scarlet snake eyes lit up again, a forked tongue flicking in and out with a HISSS.

A Life Star hung high behind it. It was actually a member of the Demon Race from a Star Mansion!

...

Qin Xuan, of course, noticed the prying eyes behind him.

But he paid them no mind.

Instead, he began to study the ancient Beacon Tower before him.

’It’s just lighting up a single [Wing Star Yi] Life Star.’

’And I have three such Life Stars!’

’Furthermore, every one of them is from the strongest [Ziwei Circle]. In terms of power alone, I could take on a whole group by myself.’

"Wait, this Beacon Tower is actually a Tier Four Treasure. There’s a hidden secret inside!"

His eyes suddenly lit up, as if he had seen something.

The base of the Beacon Tower was built from massive, dark red rocks. Its design was rough and ancient, its surface covered in marks of varying depths.

At first glance, there seemed to be nothing special about it.

However, after Qin Xuan injected several streams of pure Demonic Essence into it, the entire Beacon Tower suddenly transformed!