"Thank you for your kind regard, Lord Ming Shen Wang."
As she spoke, the Myriad Phenomena Mirror suddenly displayed a scene of the Myriad Nations Alliance.
With the aid of the Five Great Sacred Lands, the Myriad Nations Alliance was spared from the invasion of the Ming Shen clan.
The displaced civilians whose nations had been annihilated and cities slaughtered fled to the Myriad Nations Alliance, seeking their protection.
After witnessing all that was shown in the Myriad Phenomena Mirror, the Ming Shen Wang let out a chilling, sinister laugh.
"You lowly human slave insects, once I break free from this seal and reappear in the world, you will all become my prisoners."
Before he finished speaking, resentful voices of the displaced civilians drifted from the Myriad Phenomena Mirror.
"Damn you, Ming Shen clan! Such demons should have been eradicated sixty thousand years ago!"
"If not for the chaos these demons caused, the Central Continent wouldn't have fallen into such disarray, leading to such widespread suffering. They are truly unforgivable!"
"This group of demons is indeed detestable, but only the Myriad Nations Alliance and the True Pilgrimage Realm can deal with the Ming Shen clan. We refugees can only be slaughtered by these demons."
"Speaking of which, this is all because of Xuan Qi, that traitor to humanity!"
"Logically speaking, there shouldn't be any Ming Shen clan around now. It was Xuan Qi, that beast, who destroyed the seal on the Twilight Land and released many Ming Shen demons."
"Is that true?!"
"Of course it's true. This is information passed down by inner disciples of the Five Great Sacred Lands."
What the refugees were saying so far was acceptable, but what they said next, while not enough to make Xuan Qi spill his eyeballs, certainly rendered him speechless, leaving him utterly bewildered.
"Damn it, it's all Xuan Qi's fault! If it weren't for him, we wouldn't have become refugees!"
"That's right, my family was cruelly massacred by Ming Shen demons, and it's all Xuan Qi's fault, that scoundrel!"
...
"And when we were fleeing, the pheasant I brought got lost, and that's also Xuan Qi's fault."
"Not only that, but when I packed my belongings, my favorite bellyband also went missing. It must have been Xuan Qi."
"And my straw sandals..."
"Exactly! It must be Xuan Qi!"
The refugees' accusations grew more and more outlandish, blaming Xuan Qi for everything, even attributing minor incidents like losing two strands of hair to him.
Ultimately, their various curses converged on a single consensus: this must be Xuan Qi's doing!
Upon hearing this, Xuan Qi's lips twitched twice.
Even the Ming Shen Wang within the black mirror fell silent for a few seconds.
After a long period of contemplation, the Ming Shen Wang said sinisterly, "Xuan Qi, is this the surprise you prepared for me? Not only did you fail to prepare sacrifices for my recovery, but you actually had the time to engage in such despicable and shameful acts as stealing bellybands!"
"Xuan Qi, is this how you serve me?"
Xuan Qi's face was contorted with bitterness, and his heart felt as if a million 'grass mud horses' were stampeding through it.
What nonsense was this?
He admitted to being a bad person, but not a lecherous one.
How could he possibly engage in such petty and shameful acts?
Xuan Qi was filled with helplessness.
Just as he was about to explain to the Ming Shen Wang, the Ming Shen Wang's cold voice instantly boomed from the black mirror.
"Xuan Qi, don't forget that everything you have today was bestowed upon you by me. If I hadn't infused a portion of my demonic essence into your body back then, helping you cultivate a demonic physique."
"Otherwise, with your pathetic talent, you would have long ago become a lowly slave, bullied by everyone!"
The Ming Shen Wang taunted Xuan Qi mercilessly.
However, the Ming Shen Wang's insulting words did not anger Xuan Qi, nor did they cause him the slightest emotional fluctuation.
Instead, he immediately put on a smiling face and bowed elegantly to the Ming Shen Wang in the black mirror: "Esteemed Lord Ming Shen Wang, your teachings are correct. Your subordinate will gratefully regard the great Lord Ming Shen Wang as the lifelong object of their faith."
"Only you can bring about a new cleansing for the Eternal Plane and usher in an unprecedented new world!"
"You are my sun, the dawn that illuminates all~"
"..."
Xuan Qi's flattering words were incessant and effusive.
This caused the Ming Shen Wang in the black mirror to develop goosebumps and feel utterly disgusted. Unable to bear it any longer, he let out a cold snort: "Enough. You'd best not play any tricks on me, or the first thing I'll do upon breaking free from this seal is annihilate you."
"To be personally annihilated by the esteemed Lord Ming Shen Wang would be the honor of a lifetime for your subordinate~"
The Ming Shen Wang could no longer stand listening. Fearing that if he continued, he might be tempted to strike down this pretentious and disgusting individual, the black mirror before Xuan Qi instantly dissipated into black smoke. The Ming Shen Wang's voice also vanished from around the altar.
Unbeknownst to them, the moment the Ming Shen Wang disappeared, a strange and inexplicable smile crept onto Xuan Qi's lips, and he murmured, "Counting the days, Xin Ci and Mu Qing Qing should have obtained the last Eternal Dao Seal from the Dragon Ancestor. It's time to proceed with the next phase of the plan..."
Simultaneously, Mu Qing Qing, carrying three Eternal Dao Seals, arrived at the Xuankong Mountain Sacred Land.
Eight years had passed, and the main hall of Xuankong Mountain had been rebuilt and renovated, becoming even more magnificent and imposing.
The five great sacred masters were discussing an important matter in the main hall when they suddenly sensed an aura at the peak Great Emperor realm approaching Xuankong Mountain.
Xuan Qingming and the others immediately became vigilant. On the current Eternal Continent, those at the peak Great Emperor realm were only the Divine Firmament Palace's Sacred Master Wan Guimang, the Dragon and Phoenix Twin Emperors of the Beast God Valley, and Xuan Qi.
It was unlikely that the Dragon and Phoenix Twin Emperors would leave the Beast God Valley. Therefore, it was highly probable that, as eight years prior, Xuan Qi was coming to attack Xuankong Mountain again.
The moment this unsettling thought arose, a cold sweat broke out on the backs of the five great sacred masters. They immediately flew to the plaza outside the main hall.
Just as they were preparing to join forces and engage Xuan Qi in a great battle, they discovered that the approaching figure was Mu Qing Qing.
Especially upon seeing that her true essence cultivation had advanced to the peak of a five-star Great Emperor.
Xuan Qingming, Wan Guimang, and the others' eyes widened, their expressions filled with disbelief.
How long had it been!
This young girl had broken through from the realm of a two-star Great Emperor to the peak of a five-star Great Emperor.
Such a rate of advancement was simply monstrous!
Even they, as the five great sacred masters with exceptional innate talent, had stagnated for decades in each minor realm of a Great Emperor before achieving breakthroughs.
However, compared to the shock of Mu Qing Qing's rapid advancement, they were even more delighted by her return.
With the seal and restrictions on the Twilight Land being able to hold for less than a year, the five great sacred masters were greatly anxious.
They were well aware that once the seal was broken and the ancient Ming Shen Wang emerged, even with their combined strength as five great sacred masters, facing the Ming Shen Wang's terrifying power, comparable to the Eternal realm, they would be no more than slightly larger ants, easily crushed with a flick of a finger.
At this moment, their only hope rested on Mu Qing Qing and Xin Ci, who were tasked with collecting all three Eternal Dao Seals.
As Mu Qing Qing landed on the plaza, Wan Guimang, with eager eyes and trembling lips, impatiently asked, "Have you found the last Eternal Dao Seal?"