Top enlightenment at 100 years old

The following period of time.

Within the Four Symbols Pass.

Although the cultivators from Wuji Hall, such as Feichen Sword Monarch, were absent, their absence was gradually filled by Nascent Soul cultivators from other sects.

Overall, the situation at the Four Symbols Pass didn't undergo any significant negative changes due to their departure.

Thus, more than half a year passed in a flash.

On this day.

Just after Ji Haoyuan finished inspecting the various defense lines within the pass, True Monarch Xuanyuan came to him with a message.

The message was personally sent to him by True Monarch Yanfa.

It contained just one instruction, for Ji Haoyuan to find time to return as soon as possible.

The sooner, the better.

This caused Ji Haoyuan to furrow his brows immediately.

He was unsure what business True Monarch Yanfa had by calling him back at this time.

However, since True Monarch Yanfa said so, he must comply.

Before leaving, he could only arrange the defense matters here as best as he could.

Fortunately, the current defenses of the Four Symbols Pass,

especially the Defense Array, had significantly strengthened compared to when he first arrived.

Even without him here, there shouldn't be any major issues for some time.

Therefore,

after informing a few close individuals, Ji Haoyuan quietly left the Four Symbols Pass, heading towards the direction of the Demonstration Sect's other courtyard without alarming anyone.

A few days later.

At the Demonstration Sect's other courtyard.

An Escape Light fell into the array without disturbing anyone.

Afterward, its owner proceeded forward and quickly arrived at a Small Cave Heaven rich in Spiritual Qi.

"Junior Brother Nanhua, you have returned."

Inside the Small Cave Heaven.

True Monarch Yanfa, dressed in a black-and-white Daoist robe, smiled at Ji Haoyuan.

He gestured for Ji Haoyuan to take a seat.

Ji Haoyuan did not stand on ceremony, immediately sitting down opposite True Monarch Yanfa.

After a while.

Ji Haoyuan finally asked, "Sect Leader Senior Brother, you sent me a message to return; is there anything you want to instruct?"

Upon hearing this, True Monarch Yanfa shook his head with a smile.

"There's nothing specific to instruct.

The reason I asked you to return is that there are two matters I need to tell you."

"Hmm? Two matters to tell me?"

Ji Haoyuan was slightly taken aback.

Just then, True Monarch Yanfa nodded slightly and said, "Indeed.

The first matter concerns the current war between the human and demon tribes.

If I'm not mistaken, this war will probably end with humanity's defeat.

Even those arrangements you've placed in Wuji Hall might not be enough to turn the tide."

"Why is that?"

Upon suddenly hearing this, Ji Haoyuan was noticeably shocked.

Indeed,

due to various reasons, the situation for humanity did appear grim.

But surely it wasn't yet irreversible?

Unless...

Ji Haoyuan's eyes suddenly narrowed slightly.

True Monarch Yanfa nodded slightly and said, "You're right; not long ago, Feixing Palace and the Ten Thousand Demons Demon Sect have fully aligned with the Demon Race.

Seven Star Old Ghost and Celestial Slaughter have obtained what they wanted from the Demon Race.

Now, people from the two sects have begun targeting various human sects and families."

"This is truly..."

At this moment, Ji Haoyuan's expression turned very grim.

He could already imagine how dire the situation had become within the Southern Wilderness Realm for humanity.

This was even without people receiving this news.

Once this news spread, Ji Haoyuan could hardly imagine what those fighting on the frontlines would think and feel.

"So what we need to do now is pull back the defense lines as much as possible and preserve what remains of our core strength."

True Monarch Yanfa's voice came again.

"The situation ahead will be brutal.

But reality is reality, and it cannot be swayed by anyone's will."

Indeed,

if everything True Monarch Yanfa said is true, the Southern Wilderness Realm's humanity will face a tough survival challenge for a long time.

It's an unavoidable situation.

Lacking strength leads to these outcomes.

Fortunately,

the Demonstration Sect has some capability to protect itself in this upheaval.

True Monarch Yanfa, with his complete Spiritual Treasure, stands firm.

Combining it with a fifth-tier array,

even if the Demon Emperor led his army, it would be difficult to deal a fatal blow to them.

Moreover, Ji Haoyuan knew that True Monarch Yanfa had obtained some legacies from their sect's ancestors in the Small Cave Heaven.

This would serve as a considerable deterrent against the Demon Race and those betraying humanity.

The sole consideration was how to best unify humanity's current forces and ensure cohesion.

Past mistakes and oversights must not repeat.

Wuji Hall would undoubtedly play a crucial role in this.

It will be an unignorable force within humanity.

Perhaps seeing Ji Haoyuan's thoughts, True Monarch Yanfa slightly nodded and said,

"Rest assured, I will personally visit the Wuji Hall at the respective time.

Ensure their internal transition is smooth.

Though it might seem presumptuous, given the circumstances, we cannot worry about that now.

Moreover, and most importantly, the real reason I called you back is this second matter."

"Hmm...? The second matter?"

Ji Haoyuan was a bit surprised.

He couldn't imagine what could be more important than the current situation of humanity.

"Do you remember what I told you when you became a core elder of the Demonstration Sect?"

"What you told me then?"

"Indeed."

True Monarch Yanfa nodded.

He didn't beat around the bush and directly said,

"This is about the passage to the Central Celestial Realm."

"The passage to the Central Celestial Realm?"

Again, Ji Haoyuan was taken by surprise.

True Monarch Yanfa brought this up; could it be that the passage to the Central Celestial Realm was...?

"Heh, you probably have guessed it by now."

True Monarch Yanfa smiled slightly and nodded,

"Yes.

That path will officially reveal itself soon.

With it, Junior Brother Nanhua, you can lead some people directly into the Central Celestial Realm."