The next day.

In Huaxia, a major upheaval occurred overnight!

Just last night, over a hundred sects were annihilated!

The sudden change caused an uproar and made the people panic.

"That's right, I heard noises last night, didn't dare to look, and only went over to check after it stopped. Everyone in the sect was dead, and even the Divine Weapons on them were taken away."

"So terrifying, I don't know who did it. In just one night, tens of thousands died, mostly those NPCs."

"What happened? Did they have internal strife? Or was it an attack from our people?"

"I don't know, but one thing is certain, most of the dead were from the Demon Sects, and some sects that refused to recruit disciples. Could it be related to this matter?"

"What matter? Do you mean the recruitment of disciples?"

Online, many people are discussing this because too many died last night.

In one night, dozens of sects vanished, greatly reducing the chances of joining a sect.

Likewise, people feared if death would visit them.

Not only are the Huaxia people afraid, but those from the Cyan Heaven Immortal Realm are the most terrified.

Because all the dead are their people.

Each sect has tightly closed its doors now, dared not open again. The promise of recruiting disciples was broken due to last night's events.

...

Maintenance Department.

"Master Li, those sects suddenly went back on their word, each afraid to open for disciple recruitment because last night's events made them wary." A soldier reported.

Hearing this, Li Long frowned.

All departments had already gathered, waiting for sects to recruit disciples, then take them to various sects to start learning.

The elite would be chosen to enter the Xiao Yao Sect.

And now, they backed out. What are these sects planning?

"Have last night's events been investigated?"

"Yes, Daoist Qingfeng has been observing; it's those Demon Sects who organized privately and murdered other sects, and they were all promised to open for disciple recruitment, which is why they are scared."

Li Long nodded his head, no wonder so many people died last night.

It was understood why Daoist Qingfeng didn't intervene; as he said, peace is precious.

It's inappropriate for outsiders, including Huaxia people, to interfere in their matters.

"Nonetheless, those from the Demon Sect all died. Everyone involved in the night raid is dead, dealt with by eight Ascension Powerhouses, seemingly under their master's command."

"Master?!" Li Long was stunned, a bit surprised.

Eight Ascension Powerhouses recognizing one master, how powerful must that master be?

But soon, Li Long thought of someone and smiled bitterly: "If it's him, then it's no surprise."

He thought of the Celestial Venerable Xiao Yao. If it were that person, he wouldn't be surprised to see a hundred Ascension Powerhouses as his servants, he'd even envy it.

Being a servant of the Celestial Venerable Xiao Yao is a huge honor.

As the saying goes, when one achieves Dao, all close rise to heaven.

Following the Celestial Venerable Xiao Yao, they could surely quickly enhance their cultivation realm.

It is what everyone dreams of.

"What should we do now, force those sects to recruit disciples?"

"No, we can only wait." Li Long said solemnly.

He walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, stood with hands behind his back, eyes looking at the sky.

They had to wait on that person.

...

At this time, a figure stood in the sky over Huaxia.

However, not many people noticed him since there were too many people performing Void Stepping; everyone was used to it.

[All sects, open recruitment immediately!]

Suddenly, a voice exploded in everyone's ears, including those from the Cyan Heaven Immortal Realm.

The voice was deafening like a drum, everyone could hear it, and they were immediately shocked, looking at the sky.

At that moment, the man unfolded his coercion, spreading across the nation.

Ascension Realm!

At this moment, from other directions in the sky, seven more figures flew in, standing beside the man, and they too were all Ascension Realm!

Eight Ascension Realm figures standing in the sky, exerting endless pressure below.

"Who are you?" Daoist Qingfeng appeared before them with a gentle smile, arms folded.

He had noticed these eight people since last night; they claimed to be under their master's order, slaughtering many NPCs, and last night's events were their doing, including the Demon Sects.

He feared their master was a foreign enemy.

"We are the eight Guardians of the Xiao Yao Sect, who are you?" The leading Blood Demon Ancestor said coldly.

With those words, Daoist Qingfeng's body shook, quickly folding his arms and bowing: "So you are the Guardians of the Xiao Yao Sect, my apologies, please don't be angry."

Daoist Qingfeng broke into a cold sweat immediately. He didn't expect these eight to be Guardians of the Xiao Yao Sect, and their master must be the Celestial Venerable Xiao Yao.

This is truly a case of the great river overflowing at Dragon King Temple. Had he known it was the Celestial Venerable Xiao Yao, he wouldn't have come over.

"Hmm." The Blood Demon Ancestor nodded.

"No problem, I'll take my leave." Daoist Qingfeng bowed and smiled, quickly dodging away.

After Daoist Qingfeng left, the Blood Demon Ancestor saw those sects still hadn't opened up for disciple recruitment, and shouted sternly again:

[Last night's matter, the master has sent us to resolve it. If you break your promise and refuse to recruit disciples, don't blame us for repeating last night's event!]

After speaking, he snorted coldly.

Those sects below, still worried and dreading last night's events, were shocked first to hear last night's affair was solved, and it was dealt with by those locals.

They immediately trembled with fear, and the Sect Leaders hurriedly communicated to the disciples to prepare, as recruitment would begin soon.

Watching everyone prepare, the Blood Demon Ancestor nodded satisfied:

[You have one hour, by then, open doors for recruitment. Otherwise, last night's scene will reenact in your sect.]

After speaking, the eight figures vanished together.

The people of Huaxia on the ground, baffled, only showed joy when they noticed those sects started preparing.

"Damn, they really started preparing. I saw a sect already opened its gate, even dispatched Elders to receive newcomers."

"Amazing, who are those eight Ascension Powerhouses? They still have a master, terrifying."

"Are you kidding, who else in this world besides that person could have eight Ascension Powerhouses as servants?"

"Gosh, could it be the Celestial Venerable Xiao Yao, then it all makes sense."

"So incredible, eight Ascension servants, what a dream come true. Right, when will the Xiao Yao Sect open for recruitment? I can't wait!"

While everyone was excited, a voice resounded across the sky, echoing throughout Huaxia, bursting in everyone's mind!

[Xiao Yao Sect, open for recruitment]

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