Chapter 269 The Seal's Breach

Her words drew the attention of the other Sacred Land Lords, who all turned their gazes towards Xuan Qingming.

Upon reflection, Xuan Qingming did indeed seem a bit off.

Setting aside the Sacred Land Martial Competition, Xuan Kong Mountain, as the host, had kept them waiting for a long time at the mountain gate before lifting the restrictions.

Even more puzzling was that, despite this being Xuan Kong Mountain's territory, the elder seats were empty, with not a single Xuan Kong Mountain elder in sight.

Only Xuan Kong Mountain disciples and Xuan Qingming appeared on the Immortal Martial Stage.

Logically, the Sacred Land Martial Competition was a grand event between the five great Sacred Lands, and it was impossible for those elders to be absent.

"Xuan Qingming, where are the elders of your Xuan Kong Mountain?" Ji Juekong, feeling a sense of foreboding, could not help but ask first.

Under the questioning of the four Sacred Land Lords, Xuan Qingming's expression gradually became solemn. He said in a low voice, "The seal breach in the Land of Twilight has doubled in size."

"What?!"

"You said that breach has expanded again!!"

Upon hearing this, Ji Juekong, Wan Guimang, Ling Qinghan, and Ji Honghao all trembled violently, their faces filled with shock.

Ji Juekong was the first to regain his senses, frowning as he asked Xuan Qingming, "Then, if that's the case, your Xuan Kong Mountain elders must be repairing the breach in the Land of Twilight, right?"

"Indeed."

Xuan Qingming nodded and added, "The reason I didn't personally greet you at the mountain gate earlier was precisely because the seal in the Land of Twilight had cracked again. As the Sacred Land Lord of Xuan Kong Mountain, I had to personally handle the matter."

Only then did Ji Juekong and the other three understand.

Xuan Kong Mountain was not only a Sacred Land but also an ancient land for sealing demons.

Its history of tens of thousands of years was due to Xuan Kong Mountain being one of the battlegrounds where the living beings of the Eternal Continent fought against the Underworld God race in ancient times.

Specifically, beneath Xuan Kong Mountain lay one of the seal breaches of the Land of Twilight.

If the seal breach in the Land of Twilight continued to expand, causing its seal to disappear.

Then the Underworld God King, who once threatened the Eternal Continent, would escape from the Land of Twilight.

At that time, all living beings on the Eternal Continent could return to the situation of being enslaved by the Underworld God race tens of thousands of years ago.

Therefore, as soon as the news of the seal breach cracking and expanding spread, each of them froze as if struck by lightning.

After a long while, the expressions of Ji Juekong and the others grew even more solemn.

Wan Guimang's face turned ashen. He stared directly into Xuan Qingming's eyes and said sternly, "Speaking of which, the seal breach in the Land of Twilight was also caused by your adopted son."

"Sacred Land Lord Xuan, are the defense formations of your Xuan Kong Mountain that unbearable? Back then, Xuan Qi was just a mere Heavenly Sovereign, and your formations couldn't even trap him."

"Even you yourself couldn't eliminate that demon?"

Faced with Wan Guimang's accusation, Xuan Qingming appeared exceptionally calm.

Then, he gave a slight bitter smile, extended his slightly trembling right hand, and revealed a trace of shame on his face.

"It's rather embarrassing to say, but with Xuan Qi's current strength, even I, who was once his master and adoptive father, am no match for him. This injury to my right hand was inflicted by Xuan Qi."

Xuan Qingming's words stunned everyone present.

"Xuan Qingming, are you joking? You are a Sacred Land Lord, ranking among the top ten Great Emperor powerhouses on the Eternal Continent."

"Even you cannot defeat Xuan Qi, then just how powerful is this demon?" Ling Qinghan and Ji Honghao exclaimed in disbelief.

Xuan Qingming shook his head gently and slowly said, "Three years ago, I encountered that unfilial son at Unfallen Slope and battled him for three days and three nights. His cultivation realm is the same as mine, but his combat power surpasses mine by a few points."

"If he continues to grow like this, I'm afraid even Brother Guimang won't be able to defeat him then."

Upon hearing this, Wan Guimang's face turned extremely ugly. He snorted coldly, "He's just a junior. If he's as formidable as you say, if I encounter that demon, I will make sure he perishes without a burial place!"

"If that demon Xuan Qi appears in this Sacred Land Martial Competition, let Brother Guimang handle him alone."

"No problem... Wait, if that demon appears here, why should I be the only one to act? Are you all just going to watch from the sidelines?" Wan Guimang immediately realized he was almost tricked by the smiling fox, Xuan Qingming.

Xuan Qingming, however, brought his trembling hand to his chest, deliberately feigning a weak and pathetic appearance in front of Wan Guimang, and said with a bitter and wronged expression, "Brother Guimang, I'm injured, aren't I? Can you bear to see humanity lose a top-tier Great Emperor level expert?"

Ji Juekong: "......"

Ling Qinghan: "......"

Ji Honghao: "......"

The three were instantly speechless.

You are Xuan Qingming, a Sacred Land Lord, how can you be so frail?

Besides, isn't your right hand injured?

What's the deal with you raising your left hand and pretending to tremble?

Even Wan Guimang was rendered speechless by Xuan Qingming's overly dramatic display.

They all understood Xuan Qingming's personality.

This guy just wanted to slack off and let others do the work, never acting himself if someone else could.

This made Wan Guimang grind his teeth in annoyance.

"Alright, stop pretending!" Wan Guimang snorted coldly. "You just want us to help you repair the seal in the Land of Twilight, don't you? Just say it directly."

"Hehe, you understand me best, Brother Guimang~" Xuan Qingming grinned.

Truly remarkable, you drama queen!

Ji Juekong and the other two Sacred Land Lords rolled their eyes helplessly.

However, even if Xuan Qingming hadn't said it, the four of them would have found a way to help Xuan Kong Mountain repair the seal in the Land of Twilight, as this was a matter of great importance concerning all living beings on the Eternal Continent.

But for now, the focus should be on the Sacred Land Martial Competition. After this competition concluded, they would discuss the matter of the seal.

On the Immortal Martial Stage, the disciples of the five great Sacred Lands were preparing in their respective resting areas.

From the Killing Heart Sacred Court, Xin Ci was observing the disciples sent by the other four Sacred Lands.

His gaze suddenly fell upon a certain disciple in the Shenxiao Palace team.

This disciple appeared to be of noble status, with four disciples by his side acting like his lackeys, massaging his shoulders, and showering him with solicitous attention, their fawning expressions resembling those of sycophants.

And this disciple, Xin Ci, knew him.

It was Changyang Gushuo, whom he had encountered in the Xin family courtyard!

He hadn't expected the young master of the Changyang family to also be a disciple of the Shenxiao Palace Sacred Land.

Seeing Changyang Gushuo made Xin Ci feel a bit disgusted.

It wasn't just because this fellow wanted to marry his sister, but more so because of Changyang Gushuo's lecherous expression in the Xin family courtyard, which had given him goosebumps and made him feel utterly repulsed.

While the disciples of other Sacred Lands wore martial attire for convenience during the competition, Changyang Gushuo was dressed in golden brocade robes, with an exquisite jade pendant at his waist and a jade fan in his hand.

His attire was luxurious and noble, projecting the image of a dissolute young master.