Lin Changsheng, after years of seclusion, had fully integrated the Sect’s heritage into his being.

Now, his cultivation level had reached an unimaginable extent. This was the will of the Mystic Azure ancestors, which didn’t require enduring heavenly tribulations and allowed one to unleash their full potential in the shortest time, causing their cultivation to skyrocket.

That year, Lin Changsheng had stormed into the Demon’s Lair beneath the Heavenly Jade Sect, temporarily suppressing its momentum. However, signs of turmoil had begun to emerge within the Demon’s Lair once again.

Over the years, the high-ranking members of the Heavenly Jade Sect had sought help from the top forces of other Star Domains, only to be turned away at every door. Unless a Mahayana cultivator intervened, the disaster of the Demon’s Lair would surely remain unsolved.

But why would those Mahayana cultivators lend a hand?

The assets of the Heavenly Jade Sect were simply insufficient.

After much hustle, the Heavenly Jade Sect realized all their efforts were in vain. The uprising of the Demon’s Lair would at most plunge the beings of the Flow Star Domain into an endless abyss, posing no threat to other forces; no one was obliged to help.

After all, not all powers in the world were as selflessly generous as the Mystic Azure Sect.

In truth, many sages of the Mystic Azure Sect were also reluctant to venture into the demon abyss to meet their demise, but having merged with the heritage memories and witnessing the various tragic states of countless innocent beings, they couldn’t bear it in their hearts.

“While there’s still time, we should evacuate quickly!”

The Heavenly Jade Sect prepared to relocate their entire Sect, taking with them years of accumulated resources. As for the innocent civilians of the Flow Star Domain, they had no intention of intervening.

“According to the latest reliable information, the Heavenly Jade Sect cannot resolve the issue of the Demon’s Lair and plans to flee the Flow Star Domain.”

Upon receiving this news, all the Sects were struck by a bolt from the blue.

Subsequently, the powerhouses from all Sects rushed to the Heavenly Jade Sect, demanding an explanation.

The calamity of the Demon’s Lair was clearly caused by the Heavenly Jade Sect, yet now they expected everyone in the Flow Star Domain to bear the consequences, which was utterly absurd.

“Qin Yang, we demand an explanation!”

The high-ranking members of various Sects arrived at the gates of the Heavenly Jade Sect, calling out the Sect Master’s name with a menacing approach.

“Shen Shijie, didn’t you claim to have the confidence to invite a powerful figure to resolve the Demon’s Lair? Why are you thinking of fleeing now?”

An Old One bellowed in extreme anger.

The Supreme Elder of the Heavenly Jade Sect, named Shen Shijie, had years ago led a group of Old Fellows to the Mystic Azure Sect to force a confrontation, seeking to uncover the situation within the Sky Abyss.

“If the Heavenly Jade Sect does not open the Protecting Sect Barrier, don’t blame us for showing no mercy.”

The high-ranking members of various Sects were blocked outside the mountain gate, ready to take action.

The noise of the Heavenly Jade Sect’s decision to relocate was significant, and it was difficult for the other Sects to remain unaware.

Hearing that the powerhouses from various Sects intended to forcefully break the Protecting Sect Barrier, the high-ranking members of the Heavenly Jade Sect could no longer feign ignorance and had to come out to meet them.

“Fellow Dao Friends, please come in.”

The Elder personally appeared, his face plastered with a smile.

With dark expressions, the crowd stepped into the Heavenly Jade Sect, determined to get to the bottom of things. If the Demon’s Lair erupted, they too would suffer, and they could not let the Heavenly Jade Sect, the instigator of this disaster, off easily.

Inside the grand hall, hundreds sat with an atmosphere so tense it was nearly suffocating.

“Fellow cultivators, the Heavenly Jade Sect has done its utmost.”

Qin Yang sighed, speaking with regret.

“Done its utmost?” Du Ruosheng from the Eastern Joy Palace scoffed coldly: “The issue arose because of the Heavenly Jade Sect, and you think to slip away without resolving it? That’s laughable!”

“The Heavenly Jade Sect is willing to share its remaining limited resources with everyone, hoping for your understanding.”

Qin Yang said, bowing with clasped hands.

“Do you really think some measly resources can appease us?” An irate Old One cursed loudly: “My Fengyang Sect has been rooted in the Flow Star Domain for tens of thousands of years, now facing the catastrophe of extinction because of the Heavenly Jade Sect. I have only one thing to say here: if the Heavenly Jade Sect doesn’t resolve the Demon’s Lair, then the Fengyang Sect is willing to fight to the death with the Heavenly Jade Sect.”

“Eastern Joy Palace shares the same sentiment.”

Du Ruosheng stated her position.

“Eastern Lin Sect, likewise.”

“Heavenly Void Spiritual Gate…”

One after another, the Sects expressed their unanimous stance.

For a moment, a layer of oppressive dark clouds shrouded the sky above the Heavenly Jade Sect. If this matter was not handled properly, the high-ranking members of the Heavenly Jade Sect could forget about leaving the Flow Star Domain alive.

The atmosphere in the hall was extremely tense, ready to erupt into battle at any moment.

“Fellow cultivators, if the Heavenly Jade Sect had any means to resolve this, we would not have considered abandoning our foundation and fleeing. The Demon’s Lair has already taken shape, and only a Mahayana cultivator can suppress it. These years, this Old Ancestor has sought help far and wide, losing face is one thing, but the main issue is that we have achieved nothing, no one is willing to help.”

The Supreme Ancestor Shen Shijie stood up, apologizing to the high-ranking members of various Sects with a pitiful and vivid expression, almost to the point of tears.

“Even if the Heavenly Jade Sect sacrificed lives, there would be no chance of success.”

Sect Master Qin Yang scanned the crowd and sighed deeply.

“Can’t the method of the Barrier Spiritual Pearl be used a second time?”

Someone asked.

“No,” Shen Shijie replied, “The first time the effect was significant, delaying for about a hundred years. Even if successful the second time, it would be difficult to suppress the entity within the Demon’s Lair.”

Hearing this response, everyone’s faces darkened.

If the Demon’s Lair truly could not be resolved, even if they banded together to destroy the Heavenly Jade Sect, they would still have to flee the Flow Star Domain.

Such was fate!

No one wanted to leave the Flow Star Domain, the place where they had established their lives.

Moving to other Star Domains, where would they settle?

The places rich in Spiritual Qi were already occupied; leaving the Flow Star Domain, their Sects might disintegrate, their efforts crumbling in an instant.

Just as the atmosphere in the hall grew increasingly oppressive, a terrifying aura approached from afar, descending upon the Heavenly Jade Sect.

A figure in a black robe, using Mystic Art to conceal their appearance and aura, was undetectable by anyone.

The arrival was none other than Lin Changsheng, who had left an incarnation at the Mystic Azure Sect while his true self had silently arrived at the Heavenly Jade Sect.

The matter of the Demon’s Lair was something Lin Changsheng could not ignore.

“Boom!”

With a loud noise, Lin Changsheng shattered the Heavenly Jade Sect’s Protecting Sect Barrier with a flick of his finger, causing the land to tremble violently, rocks to roll, and smoke to billow.

“What’s happening?”

Everyone inside the hall was startled, looking around.

“Such terrifying pressure, when did the Heavenly Jade Sect provoke such a formidable enemy?”

The powerhouses of various Sects felt a suffocating pressure spreading, their souls gasping for air.

“Predecessor, who are you? What grudge do you have with the Heavenly Jade Sect?”

Bearing the immense pressure, Qin Yang stepped out of the grand hall, bowed to Lin Changsheng standing in the void, and inquired.

“The Heavenly Jade Sect allowed the Demon’s Lair to grow, profiting from it, endangering the lives of billions in the Flow Star Domain. For this act, the crime is unforgivable.”

Lin Changsheng would, of course, resolve the Demon’s Lair, but first, he intended to eliminate the Heavenly Jade Sect, the source of the calamity.

If not for the Heavenly Jade Sect, the countless beings of the Flow Star Domain would not have to endure the threat of the Demon’s Lair.

Saying so, Lin Changsheng raised his right hand, pressing down towards the high-ranking members of the Heavenly Jade Sect.

“A Mahayana cultivator!”

Instantly, everyone clearly felt Lin Changsheng’s terrifying pressure and exclaimed.

The powerhouses of various Sects did not wish to be implicated and fled in all directions at top speed. Lin Changsheng did not stop them. However, those from the Heavenly Jade Sect who tried to escape were immediately halted by a powerful force.

“Predecessor, please show mercy, we have something to say.”

Shen Shijie and the others were desperate, crying out anxiously.