The Luo Family, an Immortal Dao Noble Clan of the Everlasting Realm, Peixun Lake.

Since Luo Tianyuan gradually handed over power to Luo Ling Immortal, life had become increasingly easy.

A retired elder’s life consists of playing chess, fishing, drinking, and chatting with old friends. His obsession with Immortal Dao was not particularly strong, so he preferred to spend the remaining time of his life enjoying life rather than pondering over immortality and seeking the Great Dao all day.

"Checkmate! Haha, Old Ming, your chess skills haven’t improved at all!"

Luo Tianyuan’s beard puffed up, his eyes wide open with humor.

The chess he played with his friend Ming Xuesong was called Immortal Chess, adapted from a war of the Immortal Ascension Dynasty ten thousand years ago. On the board, a demarcation line called "Yue River Scenic Realm" separated the formations of the two players’ pieces.

Wearing coarse cloth and linen, Ming Xuesong closed his eyes, "This game remains the same, no matter how many times we play it."

Luo Tianyuan chuckled, "Why don’t you say, our lives remain the same, day in and day out?"

Ming Xuesong looked up at the gloomy sky, and after a long silence,

"A monumental change is imminent. What will it be this time?"

"A great tide is coming, swaying the masses; let us observe others’ demeanor."

Ming Xuesong, usually not one to smile often, actually laughed,

"You’re right. We are nothing more than relics of history."

Outside the courtyard, light and steady footsteps approached.

Luo Ling Immortal walked into the Sword Institute, her white dress outshining snow,

"Great-grandfather, Grandpa Ming."

Luo Tianyuan grew more pleased with his granddaughter, smiling,

"What’s the matter, Ling Xian?"

Luo Ling Immortal waved her palm, a clear spring unfolded, stabilizing to form a scene. Within it, around ten figures with deformed bodies, resembling pigs, sheep, cattle, or horses, moved ghost-like in the shadows.

Seeing this scene, Luo Tianyuan and Ming Xuesong became serious.

Luo Ling Immortal said,

"It can be confirmed that in the past half-year, about seventy percent of the Demon Cultivators active in the Everlasting Realm are Beast Demon Cultivators. Their activities include, but are not limited to, destroying aerial routes, corrupting spirit mines, slaughtering Immortal Farmers, and creating beasts. Although the means are cruel, the activity range is small, and the impact is also relatively weak. What is more concerning is that based on aura comparison, the majority of these Beast Demon Cultivators originated from..."

Luo Tianyuan and Ming Xuesong said in unison,

"The Southern Celestial Land."

Luo Ling Immortal nodded, "Correct."

Luo Tianyuan stroked his beard, and with a serious expression said,

"In the last demon-exterminating action spearheaded by White Jade Capital and Wenxin Heaven, our Everlasting Realm’s Immortal Dao noble clans specifically targeted the Beast Demon Dao line. Since the incident of the Path of the Nether Demon Lord in the Southern Celestial Land, Demon Cultivators rose all over the world, causing havoc. The Beast Demon Dao line would travel thousands of miles to the Changsheng Continent; nine times out of ten, it is for revenge."

Ming Xuesong concurred with this judgment,

"The Beast Demon Dao, by nature, is prone to hatred and vengeance; they will never let matters rest prematurely. We must be prepared for the Beast Demon Lord’s presence in the Everlasting Realm."

"Is the Beast Demon Lord formidable?" Luo Ling Immortal asked.

Luo Tianyuan furrowed his brows, "Back then, despite the joint efforts of the major families in the Everlasting Realm, we couldn’t entirely eliminate the Beast Demon Lord. If he returns, he may very well be stronger than before." He smiled, encouragingly, "But you needn’t worry too much; we were fighting in the Beast Demon Lord’s comfort zone, which allowed him to escape. But the Everlasting Realm is our comfort zone; he won’t budge us an inch."

Luo Ling Immortal pondered for a moment,

"A direct assault won’t shake the Everlasting Realm, of course. But during this time of transitioning the war in the Fallen Immortal Land, we need more manpower and resources, requiring full mobilization of the Everlasting Realm. What worries me is that these Demon Cultivators may target this vital spot and impede our efforts."

"The matter of Demon Cultivators is handled by the Demon Extermination Bureau; we don’t need to confront them ourselves, just cooperate and respond appropriately."

At the mention of the Demon Extermination Bureau, Luo Ling Immortal felt some dissatisfaction,

"I’ve already raised this issue to Wangxian Pavilion. Yet, those people at Wangxian Pavilion are hard to describe. It’s as if they have everything under control and don’t care for my opinion at all."

Luo Tianyuan sighed, "Wangxian Pavilion has always been like that."

Luo Ling Immortal said, "If only Mr. He Youyi were still at Wild Horse Academy and hadn’t gone to the Demon Continent, Wild Horse Academy would surely lead the Demon Extermination Bureau in the Changsheng Continent, and things wouldn’t be like this."

Ming Xuesong snorted coldly, "Wenxin Heaven has been too harsh on He Youyi over the years, not even giving him the Great Saint Monument, treating him entirely like a roof tile, just patching wherever it leaks."

Luo Ling Immortal asked, "What exactly did Mr. He go to the Demon Continent for?"

Ming Xuesong said, "Although Wenxin Heaven deliberately suppresses this matter, the external view is generally that there’s internal strife among the Demon Race. Wenxin Heaven fears it may affect the harmonious tone between humans and demons, so they sent He Youyi to mediate."

"Internal strife among the Demon Race." Luo Ling Immortal frowned and asked, "Is it between the Feather Race and the Dragon Race?"

Luo Tianyuan coughed and waved his hand, saying, "Let’s not discuss this matter; leave it to Wenxin Heaven. I’ll visit Wangxian Pavilion again to make clear the threat of the Beast Demon Dao, and Ling Xian, if you have time, pay more attention to the happenings across the Immortal Continent."

"The Immortal Continent? Very well."

Although Luo Ling Immortal did not fully understand why the Immortal Continent was mentioned, she loyally heeded her great-grandfather’s words.

She knew that her great-grandfather could shape the Luo Family into the foremost Immortal Dao noble clan in the Everlasting Realm, not only because of his strong leadership but also due to his unique overarching perspective.

Luo Tianyuan did not delay and immediately made a trip to Wangxian Pavilion.