Chapter 696: Guarding Against the Will of Heaven and Creating a Prosperous Era

Gu Jiuchen tightly grasped the Anti-Heaven Pearl, feeling the great power contained in it, with both shock and worry in his heart.

He knew that this was not only a divine weapon, but also the key to balancing all things in the world.

Ye Linglong stood beside him, with a firm gaze, as if she had seen through all the illusions.

"Jiuchen, this Anti-Heaven Pearl fell into our hands, which is both an opportunity and a test." Ye Linglong said softly. Although her voice was soft, every word struck Gu Jiuchen's heart.

Gu Jiuchen nodded, with a far-reaching gaze: "Yes, we need to properly place it to prevent it from falling into the hands of evil people again. At the same time, we must also be vigilant against those forces lurking in the dark, they will never give up."

The two discussed for a moment and decided to take the Anti-Heaven Pearl back to the Tianxian Sect first, and then find a suitable way to seal its power to avoid unnecessary disputes.

However, as soon as they stepped out of the secret realm, they felt a strong sense of uneasiness.

The sky suddenly dimmed, dark clouds gathered, and thunder roared, as if even the heaven and earth were trembling for the coming storm.

Gu Jiuchen and Ye Linglong looked at each other, and both saw solemnity in each other's eyes.

"It seems that our whereabouts have been exposed." Gu Jiuchen said in a deep voice. He raised his hand and waved it. An ancient long sword appeared in his hand, and the tip of the sword pointed directly at the sky, as if to cut through the endless darkness.

Ye Linglong was not to be outdone. The emerald green long sword instantly turned into green flames, surrounding her body, forming an indestructible defense.

The two stood back to back, ready to meet the upcoming challenge.

With a deafening roar, a group of demon monks appeared in front of the two like ghosts. The leader was the demon leader who had escaped before. His injuries seemed to have fully recovered, and his eyes flashed with a more crazy light.

"Haha, Gu Jiuchen, Ye Linglong, you are really here! Today, let you taste the wrath of our Tiandao Sect orphans!" The demon leader laughed wildly, and when he waved his hand, countless demonic energy gathered into a huge monster and pounced on the two.

Gu Jiuchen and Ye Linglong dodged the monster's attack, and then they joined their swords, and the swords flashed like a weave, forcing the demon monks to retreat again and again.

However, the demon monks were numerous and their cultivation was not weak, and the two gradually felt the pressure doubled.

"Jiuchen, this is not a solution, we must find a breakthrough!" Ye Linglong said anxiously, her swordsmanship became more and more fierce, and every strike contained the power of destroying the world.

Gu Jiuchen nodded, his eyes were like torches, scanning the surroundings, looking for a chance to break the situation.

Suddenly, he noticed a black jade pendant in the hands of the demon leader, which emitted a strange light, and seemed to be the key to controlling these demon monks.

"Linglong, attack that jade pendant!" Gu Jiuchen shouted, and at the same time, he jumped up and rushed straight to the demon leader.

Ye Linglong understood, and the emerald green long sword turned into a green lightning and rushed straight to the jade pendant.

The demon leader's face changed drastically when he saw this. He never expected that Gu Jiuchen would be so keen to detect the existence of the jade pendant.

He quickly used his magic skills to protect the jade pendant, but it was too late.

With a crisp sound of "click", the jade pendant was crushed into powder under Ye Linglong's sword. The demon monks immediately lost control and fell to the ground in pain.

The demon leader was seriously injured and vomited blood. It was obvious that he was no longer able to fight.

Gu Jiuchen and Ye Linglong took advantage of the situation and subdued the remaining demon monks one by one.

They knew that this was only a temporary victory, and the real challenge was still behind.

Returning to the Tianxian Sect, the two immediately summoned the elders of the sect to discuss the disposal of the Nitianzhu.

After some discussion, everyone unanimously decided to seal the Nitianzhu in the deepest forbidden area of ​​the sect and send elite disciples to guard it in turns to ensure that it was foolproof.

The process of sealing the Anti-Heaven Pearl was extremely difficult. It required the power of all the people in the Tianxian Sect and the help of the ancient formation in the sect to complete it.

Gu Jiuchen and Ye Linglong personally presided over the ceremony. They injected their spiritual power into the formation to counterbalance the power of the Anti-Heaven Pearl and finally successfully sealed it.

After the seal was completed, the entire Tianxian Sect breathed a sigh of relief. However, Gu Jiuchen and Ye Linglong were full of worries.

They knew that the appearance of the Anti-Heaven Pearl had broken the original balance, and the road ahead would be more difficult.

In order to cope with future challenges, the Tianxian Sect and the Alliance Sect strengthened cooperation and exchanges, practiced together, and defended together.

Gu Jiuchen and Ye Linglong even personally guided the young disciples to practice and taught them combat skills and mental methods.

Under their leadership, the strength of the Tianxian Sect and the Alliance Sect has been increasing day by day, becoming one of the most powerful forces on this continent.

However, they did not become complacent because of this, but instead watched the changes around them more vigilantly.

One day a few months later, the Tianxian Sect held a grand celebration to celebrate the successful sealing of the Nitian Pearl and the growing power of the sect.

During the celebration, Gu Jiuchen and Ye Linglong stood on the high platform, looking at the disciples laughing and talking below, their hearts filled with joy.

Gu Jiuchen and Ye Linglong stood side by side in the main hall of the Tianxian Sect, looking at the busy disciples below, their hearts were mixed.

Although the Nitian Pearl has been sealed, the threat from the abyss has not dissipated, but seems to have become more secretive and profound.

"Jiuchen, although the Nitian Pearl is safe, I feel that this is just the calm before the storm." Ye Linglong frowned slightly, with a hint of imperceptible worry in her tone.

Gu Jiuchen nodded, looking into the distance with deep eyes: "Yes, the appearance of the Anti-Heaven Pearl has triggered some dormant powers. We must be more cautious to prevent accidents."

Just as the two were discussing countermeasures, a disciple hurried into the hall and reported nervously: "Sect Master, Deputy Sect Master, there are rumors outside that the Anti-Heaven Pearl is not really sealed, but hidden deep in the Tianxian Sect, causing various forces to be ready to move."

Gu Jiuchen frowned when he heard this: "These rumors must be caused by those forces lurking in the dark, intending to disturb people's hearts and take the opportunity to cause chaos."

Ye Linglong snorted coldly, with a cold light flashing in her eyes: "Since they want to play, then we will play with them. Pass the order to strengthen the sect's defense, and at the same time send spies to investigate the source of these rumors."

A few days later, outside the Tianxian Sect, in a dense forest, several figures shuttled through like ghosts. They were the remnants of the evil ways who spread rumors.

The leader of them was the leader of the Demon Sect who was injured by Ye Linglong outside the secret realm that day. At this time, his injuries had healed, and the flame of revenge flashed in his eyes.

"Hmph, Gu Jiuchen, Ye Linglong, do you think you can rest easy like this? I am the orphan of the Tiandao Sect, and I swear to take back the Nitian Pearl and restore the glory of my sect!" The leader of the Demon Sect gritted his teeth, his voice as cold as ice.

Just as he was about to order an attack, a crisp female voice suddenly sounded from the forest, with a bit of teasing and disdain: "Oh? Just relying on you people, you also want to get your hands on the Nitian Pearl? It's too naive."

The face of the leader of the Demon Sect changed suddenly, and he turned around abruptly, only to see a woman in purple clothes, holding a long whip standing leisurely not far away. It was an elder of the Tianxian Sect, Fairy Zixia.

"Fairy Zixia! Why are you here?" The leader of the Demon Sect was shocked and angry. He knew that Fairy Zixia's strength was far above his.

Fairy Zixia chuckled and waved her long whip lightly. Suddenly, the wind whistled and rolled up a fallen leaf, directly facing the face of the leader of the demon sect: "Of course, I came to stop you, the villains. The Anti-Heaven Pearl belongs to my Tianxian Sect. How can you touch it?"

After a fierce battle, the remnants of the demon sect were repelled one by one, but Fairy Zixia also knew that this was only a temporary peace. The real challenge may have just begun.

Back to Tianxian Sect, Gu Jiuchen and Ye Linglong listened to Fairy Zixia's report and decided to take more active actions to deal with the upcoming crisis.

They knew that Tianxian Sect alone could not resist all the forces coveting the Anti-Heaven Pearl, so they decided to unite with other sects to resist foreign enemies together.

After the news came out, all the major sects responded one after another. For a time, all the major forces gathered in Tianxian Sect to discuss the big plan.

At the initiative of Gu Jiuchen and Ye Linglong, an organization called "Against the Sky Guardian Alliance" came into being, aiming to protect the Anti-Sky Pearl and maintain the balance of the world.

After the establishment of the alliance, Gu Jiuchen and Ye Linglong personally led the team to inspect various places, not only strengthening the connection with the alliance sects, but also successfully repelling many attacks against the Tianxian Sect.

Their heroic deeds quickly spread across the continent and became a role model in the hearts of countless cultivators.

As time went on, the Anti-Sky Guardian Alliance gradually grew and became one of the most powerful organizations on this continent.

Under the leadership of Gu Jiuchen and Ye Linglong, the barriers between the alliance sects gradually melted, replaced by closer cooperation and trust.

A few years later, the continent ushered in an unprecedented era of peace and prosperity.

The cultivators no longer killed each other for resources, but devoted more energy to cultivation and exploration.

Although the existence of the Anti-Sky Pearl is still a secret, the balance and tranquility it brings make everyone feel its power.

Gu Jiuchen and Ye Linglong also gradually grew into true strong men and leaders during this process.

They know that true strength does not only come from the level of cultivation, but also from the faith and responsibility in their hearts.

In the days to come, they will continue to protect this continent, the Nitian Pearl, and the hard-won peace and tranquility.

"Jiuchen, look at this prosperous world, it is the result of our joint efforts." Ye Linglong looked into the distance, with a gentle light in her eyes.