On the roof.

"Let me down!"

"That's my brother!"

Ji Han was furious, pinned on the roof by someone pressing his shoulder, veins protruding on his forehead, ferociously pulsing, his entire body surging with qi and blood, as if blessed by dragons and tigers.

However, he was held down by a rugged, muscular man beside him, who resembled a member of the Shaman Esoteric Sect:

"Kid, you're really crazy, do you know what's below?"

This man, with a large chain of white bone skulls hanging around his neck, gazed silently at the center of the whirlpool not far away, saying:

"Under the fourth step, even if one refines the 'Primordial Pill,' without cultivating to the 'Celestial Human Domain,' others could be suppressed with a mere flick of a finger, so..."

"Once surrounded, it might be possible to be consumed alive by 'Array Skill'!"

"A Primordial Pill Commander under Xuanqing Demon Monarch Gua Hua, though only at the first stage Jade Liquid Realm, is still a step away from refining Dragon Tiger Divine Power, yet!"

"I see scattered around from all directions, no less than 'over eight hundred' demons, each vigorous as dragons and tigers; once they gather momentum, combined with this Primordial Pill level commander, it's difficult for even a Primordial Pill to escape if trapped among them."

"Moreover..."

"That young fellow who throws punches like a deity, practicing 'Martial Arts Celestial Form' at such a young age, is not even a Primordial Pill!"

"It's pointless even if he were your closest brother, let alone your father; you going down there would be a needless sacrifice."

This robust man is known as Zhang Xuan Sect.

He is a Dharma Propagation Chief of one of the six branches of the Divine Blood Sect, the 'Dragon Elephant Esoteric Sect,' often traveling around Baoping State, preaching doctrines, frequently ranking high on the 'Demon Hunting List' in places like Baoping Mansion and Purple Sun Prefecture.

A hundred years ago, the 'Divine Blood Nobility' was renowned throughout the world, deeply rooted with numerous sources.

Back then, there was a lineage in Jiangnan, 'Refining Demon Blood, Condensing Dragon Elephant,' which spread westward three thousand miles into the Northwest Land, known as the Dragon Elephant Esoteric Sect, abandoning the 'Chanting and Comprehension' based Mahayana Buddhism passed down from the Grotto Heaven Era.

Using eerie rituals, sacrificial magical artifacts, and sacrificial methods as mainstream 'Secret Skills,' they established the sect, which once flourished, reaching its peak.

The founder of the Dragon Elephant Esoteric Sect was once reputedly revered as a National Preceptor.

Now, half of the 'Three Hundred Zen Temples' scattered across Great Zhao's land of the Fumo Temple were originally constructed by the Dragon Elephant Esoteric Sect's 'Buddha Sacrificial Tower', showcasing its influence.

But today, the Dragon Elephant Esoteric Sect, like the Profound Dragon Bai Clan, has long been severely depleted.

Even the sacrificial artifacts of the initial Sect Leader were shattered and abandoned by the Great Demon Hunter Master of yesteryears.

Nowadays, the sect advocates its teachings, gathering disciples to join.

It's even fallen to the point where the Dharma Propagation Chief must roam the world, seeking disciples with potential, bringing them into the Dragon Elephant Secret Land to sustain the sect.

As it happened,

due to the tremors of Celestial Abyss, Zhang Xuan Sect found himself wandering through Wutong's three prefectures, entering Black Mountain, curious about the ancient forbidden area once involved with the Profound Dragon Bai Clan.

Thus, intending to explore, Zhang Xuan Sect charged right in.

However, the Celestial Abyss's Immortal Nirvana Palace only shook slightly, but seemed still far from emerging.

Yet he didn't leave empty-handed.

By coincidence, he discovered a burial site for fallen 'Dragon Elephant Esoteric Sect' comrades, belonging to a Dharma Propagation Chief of similar cultivation to himself.

After probing, Zhang Xuan Sect finally confirmed.

This kindred spirit appears to be a comrade from the Esoteric Sect from over ten years ago, seemingly pursued by the Demon Hunting Department, gravely wounded and unable to recover, fleeing here, even having his most treasured 'Sacrificial Artifact' shattered.

However, the 'Esoteric Method' engraved on his clothing was missing.

Although, the method was merely basic, it was nonetheless crucial for selecting disciples within the Dragon Elephant Esoteric Sect.

If someone achieves 'successful blood refining and improving aptitude,' that would indeed be a great potential!

Once reaching Great Innate, they could receive 'Esoteric Sect Initiation' and 'Buddha Visualization' and other blessings, while continuing cultivation towards the True Master's 'Dragon Elephant Secret Technique.'

Among ten practitioners, it might yield up to three 'Primordial Pills,' an astonishing success rate.

Yet, it must be noted.

Even within the 'Dragon Elephant Esoteric Sect,' those willing to cultivate with the core methods are scarce, mostly by the external Dharma Propagation Chiefs seeking talent, imparting the methods.

Because the 'Dragon Elephant Blood Transferring Skill,' although merely famous level,

requires replacing one's blood with demon blood during Martial Arts Foundation Establishment, posing significant risk, with 999 out of 1000 practitioners dying instantly from bleeding through the seven orifices.

Even if one succeeds by chance, they suffer relentless hidden injuries, unlikely to live long; once upon a time, the flourishing Dragon Elephant Esoteric Sect had rare medicines and Great Pills to stabilize them, but nowadays...

The Dragon Elephant Esoteric Sect adopts a live-action 'Gu-raising' strategy!

If one succeeds, bringing them back to the sect, they might just become the next third-step miracle, possibly even the fourth-step!

Logically, any sect or family with a shred of knowledge wouldn't pursue such a dubious, risky method, and Zhang Xuan Sect didn't consider it important.

But who could have guessed!

As soon as he entered Black Mountain City...

He collided with a young man in the Outer City District who had succeeded in cultivation and had rid of all hidden dangers!

With just one glance, Zhang Xuan Sect was certain Ji Han was the recipient of the 'Dragon Elephant Esoteric Sect' legacy inside Black Mountain, so he was overjoyed, insisting on taking Ji Han away.

Yet, before they could escape the city by night.

Not to mention, the young man's unwillingness, muttering under his breath.