After the human higher-ups made their decision, they acted immediately. Eight individuals joined forces to send one person out of Shouyang Mountain towards Kunlun!
The demon race, which had been surrounding Shouyang Mountain, had completely blocked the human escape routes. Although they were attacking Shouyang Mountain, they still feared Kunlun. After all, when the Three Pure Ones achieved sainthood, they had declared that humans were under their protection and no other races were allowed to harm them!
Now that they had violated the Three Pure Ones' decree, they naturally worried about being discovered.
They acted with the mindset that the law would not punish the multitude. After all, among all the demon races in the world, only a small number were still cultivating, while the majority of demons had set their sights on the humans. The Three Pure Sages presumably wouldn't slaughter all races for the sake of humans!
Therefore, they had set up sentries around Shouyang Mountain early on, specifically to prevent any news from leaking out!
Upon learning that the humans intended to seek help from Kunlun, the great demons leading the operation immediately moved to intercept. Those who dared to plot against the human holy land were powerful figures, naturally not weak in cultivation!
Seeing that they had been discovered by the demon race, the eight individuals no longer concealed themselves. Seven of them immediately engaged, holding back the demons, while one person rapidly departed towards Kunlun!
Seeing that the one heading towards Kunlun was now distant, the seven no longer entangled themselves with the demons. They were all high-level combatants of the human race. If they were all held back here, and other demons attacked the human ancestral land, the losses would outweigh the gains.
Their only remaining option was to protect the ancestral land and await the arrival of the Holy Father!
Moreover, the commotion here had already been noticed by demons in other regions. If they arrived, it wouldn't be so easy for them to leave!
The seven quickly returned to the human ancestral land. The various demon kings who had arrived did not know what had happened and hastily inquired:
"Black Eye, what happened?"
The demon king known as Black Eye replied:
"Just now, the human patriarch, along with the seven great elders, forced their way through the blockade, and one human headed towards Kunlun!"
Upon hearing this, the demon kings' expressions changed drastically. They said:
"Prepare to attack Shouyang Mountain immediately! Otherwise, if that person reaches Kunlun, and we are still here, none of us will fare well!"
One of the demon kings frowned and said:
"Isn't this too hasty? We haven't even prepared yet!"
"What preparation is there to make? Who knows what's happening in Kunlun? Although there were rumors of a heavenly anomaly ten thousand years ago indicating the fall of a Kunlun saint, how can we be sure it's true? If the escapee brings the Three Sages here, who can withstand them!"
The demon kings nodded, finding the reasoning sound. Thus, they immediately summoned their subordinates, intending to attack Shouyang Mountain!
The one who escaped the demon encirclement was the Third Elder of the human race. Although they were all granted life by Nuwa at the same time, they determined seniority based on the order in which Nuwa molded them.
After the Third Elder broke free from the demon encirclement, he headed straight towards Kunlun. During their discussions, they knew that once he left, the demon race would surely attack Shouyang Mountain.
The patriarch and the six elders would not be able to hold out for long. He had to reach Kunlun as quickly as possible to inform the Three Pure Sages of this matter!
The Third Elder dared not delay for a moment. He only stopped to recover his spiritual energy when it was almost depleted.
Fortunately, many of the three major cultivation techniques established by the Three Pure Ones for humans could be borrowed!
The Third Elder's body was inscribed with a formation to accelerate speed and another to speed up recovery!
And on his feet, he wore a spiritual treasure that increased speed!
The patriarch and several elders had placed all their hopes on him, so they had given almost all the spiritual pills they possessed to the Third Elder!
The Third Elder of the human race, without any delay, rushed towards Kunlun as if his life depended on it!
Before Kunlun Mountain, Zhen Yuanzi saw a human staggering in the distance, his spiritual power almost depleted, yet still persisting in his journey, and by his appearance, his target seemed to be Kunlun!
Zhen Yuanzi knew that the Three Pure Ones were the Holy Fathers of the human race, so he surmised this person likely meant no harm. Moreover, the person's cultivation was truly unremarkable. Zhen Yuanzi reached out his hand, and the Third Elder of the human race was drawn before him.
The Third Elder, looking at the immortal and dignified figure before him, asked:
"Senior, may I know if this is Kunlun!"
Zhen Yuanzi looked at the weakened human before him and nodded:
"This is Kunlun, but Kunlun has been sealed, and no one is allowed in or out!"
Upon hearing this, the Third Elder's pale face turned even paler. He immediately knelt down and said:
"Senior, I request to see the Three Holy Fathers. My human race is currently facing a catastrophic disaster. Only the Three Holy Fathers can save my human race. Please allow me to enter!"
Zhen Yuanzi heard this and muttered to himself, why would these humans, with the protection of the Three Pure Ones and Nuwa, be in danger!
Zhen Yuanzi swept his divine sense and understood the current situation of the human race. Zhen Yuanzi frowned. Nuwa, as the Holy Mother of the human race, was paradoxically a demon saint. It was indeed difficult for him to intervene. It was better to leave it to the Three Pure Ones to handle!
Zhen Yuanzi then took the Third Elder straight to the Yuqing Palace!
As soon as Zhen Yuanzi arrived at the Yuqing Palace, he said:
"Three fellow daoists, this human wishes to see you!"
After speaking, Zhen Yuanzi pointed to the Third Elder and then returned to the gates of Kunlun Mountain!
Upon seeing the Three Pure Ones, the Third Elder's eyes welled up with tears, and he said:
"Greetings to the Three Holy Fathers, please save my human race!"
Taishang helped the Third Elder up. He recognized this person as one of the eight individuals personally molded by Nuwa in the past!
Then, Taishang and Tongtian frowned, and their divine senses instantly swept across the Great Desolation!
Taishang's face turned ashen. He hadn't expected that for the past ten thousand years, while he and Tongtian focused on Yuanshi's path, they hadn't paid attention to the human race, and such a major event had occurred!
Tongtian's expression was also grim:
"Elder Brother, why don't we let Taiyi handle this?"
Taishang snorted coldly and said:
"Since they are seeking death, Third Brother, you go personally. Kill whoever needs to be killed, and show no mercy! If they have the courage to do this, they must have the capacity to bear the consequences!"
"We said back then that the human race was under our protection. This shows they do not take our words to heart!"
Tongtian nodded and said:
"Alright, I will go personally. Let everyone in the Great Desolation know that our Kunlun has only sealed its gates, but we are not dead!"
Tongtian, filled with rage, took the Third Elder of the human race towards Shouyang Mountain!
As Tongtian emerged from Kunlun, a surging killing aura shot straight into the sky. All the saints in the Great Desolation were immediately awakened, wondering what had happened to Tongtian.
Nuwa, awakened from her seclusion by Tongtian, discovered the current plight of the human race and her expression became extremely grim!
With a single thought, Tongtian arrived at Shouyang Mountain. Looking at the struggling humans, Tongtian let out a cold snort, and the demons, under his cold snort, turned into mist of blood!
The people at Shouyang Mountain rejoiced and quickly knelt down, saying:
"Welcome, Holy Father!"
Tongtian lightly waved his sleeve, and everyone stood up. After settling the Third Elder, Tongtian said:
"Take good care of the injured. I will take a trip across the Great Desolation!"
Tongtian turned his head, and a sky-piercing killing intent erupted in his eyes. His elder brother was right; these scoundrels indeed deserved to be killed!