Chen Yi looked at Ancestor Hong Tian, who had come to his side, understanding that he must have made a special trip, and said with a smile: "In extraordinary times, severe measures must be taken. Ancestor’s words have been instructive to me." Ancestor Hong Tian looked at Chen Yi, who smiled warmly, and felt quite emotional in his heart. Although he and several other ancestors had known about Chen Yi’s talent, cultivation, and Sword Dao realm, and were convinced he could alleviate the internal and external threats to the human race, they never expected Chen Yi to progress so rapidly. Clearly, it had been less than a month since he summoned Chen Yi last time; as far as he knew, Chen Yi had broken through to the Heavenly Human Realm after arriving at the Taizhou Mountain Battlefield, and in such a short time, he had advanced three realms to reach Heavenly Human Realm Perfection. This exaggerated speed of progress, while not entirely unprecedented, is likely unmatched for hundreds or thousands of years to come. Not to mention, besides his cultivation, Chen Yi’s mastery in Sword Dao Divine Power and that formidable Body Technique Divine Power both broke through, reaching the sixth realm of divine skills, deserving the title of "Human Pillar." "It was indeed our fault for not speaking up, extending too much leniency to those scoundrels," Upon hearing this, Chen Yi replied nonchalantly, "You’re joking, sir; sometimes we do need their strength." For instance, when we need them to stand at the forefront of the battlefield as a suicide squad. However, without appropriate measures—similar to Lu Chen or the Fox Demon’s methods of charming the heart and spirit—it can easily backfire, causing these people to completely side with the Demon Court. "There will be change, there definitely will be," said Hong Tian solemnly, then gestured for Chen Yi and the others to follow him into Sky Dome City. Yue Ruifeng quietly transmitted a sound to Chen Yi before following behind, slightly trailing Hong Tian and Chen Yi. Beside them, Meng Yao watched their backs and remarked in a low voice, "Your Grand Void Sect has produced an extraordinary genius." "The True Yang Sect isn’t bad either; I heard a few talented disciples emerged from the sects here in Taizhou Mountain?" "They can only be considered ’not bad’," Meng Yao said with a bitter smile, looking at him, "Which Taoist sect among the human race today isn’t envious of your Grand Void Sect?" "The ’Azure Dragon Sword Immortal’, indeed not just the Taoists, but even the Confucian Dao Academy and the various Buddhist sects are envious." "If their heritage produced someone who could rival Daoist Chen Yi, they would laugh in their sleep, but alas..." Unfortunately, the Confucian Dao Academy produced Qiu Yangming, who betrayed the human race, and the Buddhist sects are in complete collapse. Dakong Temple’s floating dust caused trouble for both the disciples on the Tianyuan Continent and those on the Taizhou Mountain Battlefield, facing situations almost akin to the evil demons. Although a Yuhua Immortal Sect emerged on the Taoist side as well, it was fortunately discovered in time, with Chen Yi decisively acting to cover up the truth with internal strife among the Taoists. "There’s nothing to regard as unfortunate; in our current circumstances, we can’t afford to be concerned with so much. Haven’t you seen the adjustments made by several ancestors? Previously, regardless of Confucianism, Buddhism, or even the evil demons, the ancestors mainly adopted a conciliatory approach. As long as they served the human race earnestly, many things were overlooked." "But look at things now?" Yue Ruifeng snorted, saying, "Some have already forgotten their roots." The most update n0vels are published on novel•fire.net "Why don’t they think, even if they side with the Demon Court, and if our human race truly fails, what will become of them? Other than some benefits, won’t they still be at the Demon Court’s mercy?" "That’s right, those traitors have truly brought disgrace to the human race, becoming beasts of burden for the Demon Court, simply forgetting their humanity," agreed a nearby Great Power, perhaps hearing their conversation. Looking towards the voice, Yue Ruifeng’s smile paused, "Master Yu Chun, long time no see, you remain as impressive as ever." The person was none other than Lou Yuchun, the Sect Leader of the Overturning Dao of Wuliang Mountain. He glanced at Chen Yi and Ancestor Hong Tian ahead, his smile bright, unfazed by past conflicts with Chen Yi and the Grand Void Sect. "Brother Yue, you’re being polite. This time the Demon Court’s massive assault relies entirely on your sect’s Daoist friend Chen Yi’s help; otherwise, Wuliang Mountain’s Fengdu City would be in peril." "Sect Leader, you’re somewhat undermining our own prestige by boosting others. When has Fengdu City ever been in distress?" Before Yue Ruifeng could speak, a cold voice intervened from beside Lou Yuchun, belonging to Yan Hai, the Sect Leader of the Absolute Blade Lineage of Wuliang Mountain. His eyes, devoid of any emotion, stared at Chen Yi, wishing to ask what happened to his good disciple Chen Yuan. How did a visit to the Taizhou Mountain Battlefield result in his good disciple not only succeeding as Duke Jingye but also inexplicably becoming affiliated with the "Pure Land of Bliss," even being taken to the battlefield? "Sect Leader Yan Hai, Fengdu’s safety was indeed due to Chen Yi cutting down those demons, and that’s an undeniable fact," Lou Yuchun explained but did not forget to transmit a sound: "Didn’t I explain to you before? This assembly of the ancestors is surely to discuss how to deal with the Demon Court; how could you cause conflict with fellow Taoists at such a time?" "Sect Leader, I just can’t stand Chen Yi’s arrogance and tyranny. He clearly forced us to stay at the Taizhou Mountain Battlefield previously; how am I supposed to swallow this humiliation?" "Swallow it you must, whether willingly or not! Given the current circumstances, aren’t you aware? Not to mention the Demon Court, even within the human race there’s chaos. If we don’t unite now, we’ll only be gradually dismantled by others. Do you want to see Confucianism and Buddhism rise again?"