"Zong Yue, this Daoist Monarch knows that you possess extraordinary talent, it would indeed be a pity to die here."

"How about this, if you are willing to release your Divine Soul Origin and offer up your entire soul to join my Demon Sect, I will spare your life today, what do you say?"

Upon hearing this, Zong Yue was initially stunned, but then a strong sneer emerged on his face:

"Ha, Qiu Taoguang, even at the Vientiane Realm, you're still the same. At our level, do you think I would trust you if I released my soul?"

"Enough talk, let's fight!"

For how many years has he reigned as the First True Inheritor of his generation, and even when trapped in a hopeless situation, he would never grovel and beg for mercy!

Even if he couldn't escape death, he would die in a blaze of glory!

No sooner than his words fell, Zong Yue's eyes sharply narrowed, and he forcibly mobilized what little Primordial Power and Power of Great Dao remained within him, suddenly sending a furious palm strike towards Qiu Taoguang, who was suspended in mid-air!

The Primordial Power howled forth, its induced Palm Wind ruffling Qiu Taoguang's robes and casting a shadow over his face.

Yet, he remained standing, utterly motionless, allowing the Primordial Power to strike from afar, clashing with the Evil Qi surging around him.

Bang!

A dull thud erupted, the Evil Qi swirling before Qiu Taoguang only stirred slightly as it devoured and extinguished the Primordial Power Zong Yue had unleashed, falling silent once more.

Clearly, the latter had already reached his limit, and the diminished force of his assault could no longer pose any threat to Qiu Taoguang.

"Qingtian? A fitting title, but unfortunately, my Demon Sect and the Demon Race have come to overturn the heavens of your Eight Great Sects!"

With a ferocious glare, Qiu Taoguang laughed coldly, the Disaster Dao above him fluctuating fiercely with his emotions, the Power of Three Calamities and Nine Tribulations surging wildly.

In an instant, the dark Karmic Fire erupted, covering the entire sky, shadowing all light.

"Once I kill you, I, Qiu Taoguang, will be invincible within this Demon Sect ruin!"

"Zong Yue! Prepare to die!"

With a fierce shout, Qiu Taoguang's right hand swung fiercely, unleashing the Three Calamities Karma Fire, crashing down upon the peak!

Reflected in his eyes were endless black flames, Zong Yue's face turned pale as he prepared to use his last bit of strength for a desperate struggle.

However, just as the surging Three Calamities Karma Fire was about to engulf the precarious peak, from the distant horizon, a dazzling Spirit Light pierced through the clouds, shooting forth, stunning Qiu Taoguang as it boldly charged into the heart of the Karmic Fire!

Bang!

A phenomenal surge of power erupted immediately, shattering and dissolving the Three Calamities Karma Fire, nullifying its destructive offensive.

In that moment, the sense of impending death that had risen in Zong Yue's heart dissipated into nothing.

Subsequently, from the direction where the Spirit Light came, the sky revealed a pair of Chuiyun Black Gold Mysterious Wings, the vast and awe-inspiring Vientiane Realm aura rushing forth like a torrent.

"Jiang Shu... Jiang Taixuan?!"

Upon seeing the familiar and imposing figure beneath the Chuiyun Wings, Qiu Taoguang's eyes froze, and through gritted teeth, he let out an extremely fierce roar:

"After hiding for so many days, you finally dare to appear before this Daoist Monarch!"

With a flap of the wings, the space distorted, Jiang Shu transformed into a streak of light, instantly appearing above the peak, stabilizing his form.

Ignoring Qiu Taoguang's murderous gaze, upon his appearance, he lowered his gaze, meeting Zong Yue's questioning eyes.

"Are you, the True Martial Sect's Jiang Taixuan?"

Though the two had never met, upon hearing Qiu Taoguang's enraged roar, Zong Yue immediately deduced the newcomer's identity, his expression subtly changing.

In recent years, the name 'Jiang Shu' had been mentioned by many around him, but he never paid it any heed, considering him nothing more than a talented new True Inheritor, not worth much attention.

After all, as the First True Inheritor, he had encountered many geniuses from the Eight Great Sects over the years, none of whom could challenge his position.

Gradually, he developed a sense of arrogance.

However, upon meeting Jiang Shu in person, Zong Yue realized that his previous estimations were woefully mistaken!

The nine Great Dao swirling around Jiang Shu, even in this alone, surpassed him greatly!

Not to mention, judging by the perfection of these Great Dao, they seemed even more advanced than his own.

Undoubtedly, this indicated that although both were at the Early Stage of the Vientiane Realm, Jiang Shu's power exceeded his by a wide margin!

"Jiang Shu from the True Martial Sect, greetings to Daoist Monarch Qingtian."

Jiang Shu's voice was calm; harboring no goodwill towards the Dao Yi Sect, yet before the Demon Sect, he naturally refrained from revealing his inner emotions.

Immediately, he summoned the Wood Dao, transformed from the Five Elements Dao, channeling the vibrant Wood Origin, sending it towards Zong Yue.

"Fellow Daoist, heal yourself for now."

With a gentle smile, Jiang Shu soothed him, knowing that under such circumstances, Zong Yue couldn't possibly focus entirely on healing.

Recollecting his gaze, he turned to glance at Qiu Taoguang.

By this point, having been disregarded before, Qiu Taoguang's face had turned completely grim, his eyes flickering with a murderous fury, almost ready to explode.

Yet, even so, he refrained from acting recklessly. Instead, he squinted tightly, revealing a cautious expression deep in his eyes.

The day that Jiang Shu, upon entering the Vientiane Realm, slew Daoist Monarch Extreme Flame, forcing him to activate a life-saving Spirit Talisman to escape, Qiu Taoguang had yet to break through, still at the Peak of the Nirvana Realm, unable to gauge Jiang Shu's cultivation level.

But now, with his cultivation also rising to the Early Stage of the Vientiane Realm, he could faintly sense that Jiang Shu's strength was far more formidable than he had imagined!

After all, the nine manifest and perfect Great Dao powers cannot be feigned.

Without the inheritance from the Daoist Monarch of Great Disaster, boosting his power, Qiu Taoguang would likely have no choice but to flee upon encountering Jiang Shu.

But now, with the backing of the Ancient Demon Sect's first Daoist Monarch's legacy, and buoyed by the confidence instilled by overwhelming Zong Yue, he believed he could contend with Jiang Shu!

"Jiang Taixuan, had you not shown yourself, this Daoist Monarch would have thought you fled these Ancient Ruins out of fear."

Staring at Jiang Shu's calm face, Qiu Taoguang spoke sinisterly:

"Since you've come, neither you, nor the First True Inheritances of Dao Yi Sect and True Martial Sect, shall leave this place alive today."

Hearing his arrogant and domineering words, Jiang Shu's expression remained unchanged, merely growing colder as he calmly replied:

"A defeated opponent who fled twice before me dares to boast? Qiu Taoguang, aren't you afraid the wind might cut your tongue?"

"You!"

Having a sore point exposed, Qiu Taoguang's blood boiled, unable to control his fury any longer, the Power of Three Calamities and Nine Tribulations around him erupted ferociously!

"Ah!! Jiang Taixuan! I vow to kill you!"

With a furious roar, Qiu Taoguang's face twisted with malice, his foot stamping heavily into the void, and amidst the swirling Evil Qi, a massive claw hand descended from the void.

In his hands, the relentless assault condensed with unparalleled fierceness, emitting waves of extremely sinister and wicked power, accompanied by sharp booming sounds.

A ferocious Gang Wind swept out, each gust carrying an exceptionally sharp aura, capable of tearing and annihilating those at the Peak of the Nirvana Realm.

Unleashing a thunderous assault from the outset, the claws formed in the air seemed endless, like a downpour battering against Jiang Shu, targeting every vital area with ruthless precision.

Before the attack landed, the vast and fierce aura pressure had already descended head-on. Jiang Shu coldly gazed at Qiu Taoguang's rapidly advancing figure, noticing that from the latter's Disaster Dao continually emanated the concentrated Power of Three Calamities and Nine Tribulations, even his eyes trembled slightly.

"The Disaster Dao grounded in Three Calamities Karma Fire, with the ability to corrode the divine soul, indeed possesses extraordinary power far surpassing ordinary Daos!"

"However... that is its limit."