Family Cultivation: My entire family are Villains-Chapter 713 - 318, Six Saints of Great Jin, their fame echoes throughout Shenzhou_2

Clearly, it wasn't only he who noticed; the expressions of Zhang Daoling and his four companions also changed subtly – they too had sensed something.

"If the five of you aren't going to help, then leave quickly!"

Suddenly, an elderly man in an imperial robe of black and gold, similar in style to Yuwen Dongdu's attire, slowly approached from the direction of Cangyuan Mountain. He descended from on high, his demeanor even more domineering than that of Yuwen Dongdu, much less his direct demand for the Five Great Sacred Lands to either help or scram.

However, the faces of Zhang Daoling and his companions dared not show the slightest anger. Instead, as the elder approached, they respectfully bowed their heads and said in a reverent tone, "Greetings, Emperor of Jin!"

Everyone knew that the current Emperor of Jin should have been Yuwen Dongdu, yet the five of them addressed this old man as the emperor while the real Emperor Yuwen Dongdu stood right beside them, his expression unchanging.

"Greetings, Emperor Father!"

Yuwen Hongzhang, very sparing with words, simply nodded to the salute of Zhang Daoling's group and his son, without opening his mouth at all. His gaze remained fixed on Zhang Daoling and his companions, showing not the slightest ripple, his expression utterly composed.

This very calmness, however, made Zhang Daoling and his group feel extremely uneasy. They clearly understood the meaning behind Yuwen Hongzhang's stare.

"You five, now masters in your own right, well aware of the disaster the awakening of the three great demons will bring to Shenzhou, think I don't know what you're plotting as you stand by idly? Do you really believe that by relying on schemes and tricks, you can compete with the might of Great Jin?"

The typically reticent Yuwen Hongzhang had seldom spoken such lengthy words. After finishing, he fell silent for more than ten breaths, his eyes trained on Zhang Daoling and his group, watching their expressions shift from initial shame to calmness, and finally, indifference. A flicker of disappointment crossed his eyes.

"Continue to follow me in slaying Tai Xi. If you five want to watch, then keep watching!"

Having said this, Yuwen Hongzhang no longer paid attention to the five, turning with his son Yuwen Dongdu and transforming into two streaks of light, rushing to the skies above Cangyuan Mountain.

The five left behind stayed silent for a long time until Zhang Daoling finally broke the quiet.

"Given the situation in The World, this echo of Tai Xi will likely be of little use. The biggest battle erupting in the thirteen provinces is only in Bingzhou, with Sikong Xingzhou holding fort. The demons won't be able to stir up much trouble. Tai Xi wanting to suppress the human race's fortunes to strengthen himself will surely fail. Great Jin having established a ten-year demon-slaying agreement just last year, and to think Tai Xi was eliminated in the first year – considering this trend, Ni Han and Long Yu probably won't live long. When the time comes, Great Jin, with the might of having slain three demons, will reign supreme over The World, and we, the Eight Great Sacred Lands, will just have to bow down to Great Jin!"

Zhang Daoling spoke these words with utter indifference.

At their level, whether it was intentional provocation, serious consideration, or harboring ulterior motives, it was almost always discernible. Zhang Daoling's calmly stated narrative instead posed the most intimidation.

Sure enough, upon hearing his words, the expressions of the other four changed slightly.

Especially Jing Yuanxiu, whose goal as a swordsman was to achieve a clear mind. Zhang Daoling's words clearly stirred his worries about the Wanjian Holy Sect, causing a slight emotional fluctuation, and the Sword Qi around his body violently intensified by a third.

"Tai Xi being trapped was indeed aided by the actions of Long Yu and Ni Han. Those two cursed creatures are trying to use the time Great Jin takes to slay Tai Xi to recover as much strength as possible. After all, Tai Xi is one of the three great Demon Ancestors. Even with an array set by Great Jin, it will still take nearly a year to fully eradicate him. It's hard to say what changes might occur during that time. Thinking they can dominate The World like God's will - as if that's easy, hmph!"

"Yuwen Hongzhang now appears to wear a compassionate facade, completely forgetting that it was his Great Jin that annihilated Yu last year, which allowed the three Demon Ancestors a chance to escape. To slay the three demons is indeed Great Jin's responsibility, and now he shifts that burden onto us, how laughable!"

The words of Xun Mu and Meng Qu, the two Confucian Saints, one after the other, did not evoke much reaction. The remaining three were quiet for a moment, their expressions slightly odd.

Yanzhou serves the people, Yangzhou is loyal to the emperor. Xun You is the headmaster of Yanzhou Academy, Meng Qu is the headmaster of Yangzhou Academy; one doesn't want Great Jin to dominate The World, the other resents Great Jin for the matter of eradicating Yu, although their words leaned differently, clearly both were unfavorably disposed towards Great Jin.

"Regardless, Great Jin slaying Tai Xi benefits the common people of Shenzhou. I will stay here as a protector for the Six Saints of Great Jin, guarding against any mischief from Ni Han and Long Yu, contributing modestly for the people of The World!"

As Zhang Daoling's words fell, Shi Tian Buddha immediately spoke from beside:

"Buddhism is compassionate and taking part in slaying Tai Xi, such an act of defying heaven, is not something Shi Tian dares to claim, but defending against demons is indisputably the duty of our Buddhist Sect. I shall also stay here!"

Xun Mu and Meng Qu looked at each other, stepped forward, and said in unison, "Confucianism seeks eternal peace. Though we are at odds with Great Jin, we too are willing to stay here as protectors for the Six Saints, contributing our modest efforts in slaying Tai Xi."

Jing Yuanxiu said nothing, only letting out a cold snort, standing aside.

Five of them, obviously, still had other plans!

......

Time slowly passed by, from the first day of April until May, the residual sounds of Tai Xi suddenly began to intensify, and the array on Cangyuan Mountain showed signs of cracking.

June, July, August, over the three months, the residual sounds of Tai Xi weakened again, the array of the Six Saints of Great Jin grew stronger, waxing and waning.

November, December, the residual sounds of Tai Xi grew even weaker...

In the following January, February, March, the noise of the residual sounds of Tai Xi had dwindled to a point where only the central provinces could still hear it, the outer seven or eight provinces heard nothing at all.

New Yu Era 1327, April

Above Cangyuan Mountain, the six-pointed star array suddenly erupted with a strong burst of black light, six streaks of light suddenly flew in from beyond the heavens, crashing down fiercely into the interior of Cangyuan Mountain, the five individuals who had been lying in wait outside instantly became fully alert.

Those six streaks of light, arranged in a pattern of five encircling one at the center, with Yuwen Hongzhang at the center, the others being Zhuge Yuan, Helian Ba, Tuoba Zun, Wanyan Cheng, Yuwen Dongdu, all had immense spectral shadows floating behind them, like five orbs of world-destroying fire, they fiercely landed within Cangyuan Mountain.

Thunderous rumbling...…

After a year, the nearly vanished residual sounds of Tai Xi, seemed to meet with the most fierce rebound.

The entire land of Shenzhou shook incessantly, all beings on the land, whether demons or humans, in an instant, all looked towards the center of Shenzhou, towards Cangyuan Mountain, their faces filled with terror.

"Tai Xi is dead, the decree from Great Jin: Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the two demons Long Yu and Ni Han, must report immediately to the Holy Court, no matter who or which family, dares to shelter these two demons, from the houses of commoners up to the Eight Great Sacred Lands, the Holy Dynasty of Great Jin will exterminate them without mercy!"

"Tai Xi is dead, the decree from Great Jin: Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the two demons Long Yu and Ni Han, must report immediately to the Holy Court, no matter who or which family, dares to shelter these two demons, from the houses of commoners up to the Eight Great Sacred Lands, the Holy Dynasty of Great Jin will exterminate them without mercy!"

"Tai Xi is dead, the decree from Great Jin: Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the two demons Long Yu and Ni Han, must report immediately to the Holy Court, no matter who or which family, dares to shelter these two demons, from the houses of commoners up to the Eight Great Sacred Lands, the Holy Dynasty of Great Jin will exterminate them without mercy!"

......

The voice of the Emperor of Jin, Yuwen Dongdu, echoed throughout Shenzhou, everyone in the thirteen provinces of The World, no matter who or where, heard the decree of Great Jin clearly, with some showing disdain, some showing respect, and some glowering...…

Upon hearing the decree, although the reactions varied, the pupils of all revealed intense shock and astonishment.

One of the three great Demon Ancestors, Tai Xi, had truly been slain!

The Six Saints of Great Jin had joined forces to slay a First Rank Immortal Realm demon.

To slay, not just to suppress!

"An Immortal Realm demon has been slain?"

"This... how is this possible...…"

In that moment, everyone in The World fell into a state of shock.

The reputation of the Six Saints of Great Jin was already at the pinnacle of the age, but apart from Yuwen Hongzhang, the other five Saints were still slightly below the masters of the Eight Great Sacred Lands.

This event truly resounded throughout Shenzhou!