Chapter 1252: 667: Time Dao Imprint! Desolate Ancient Seal!

"Before dying, Xuan Chi confessed that the core of Demon Dawn is hidden within Starfall Abyss, which is an important array hub at the northwestern edge of the Ten Thousand Spirits Casting Venerable Array. The details have been verified through Soul Search, and are accurate.""More importantly, the Ten Thousand Spirits Casting Venerable is just the beginning. The Demon Race’s plan is to use this Great Array to forge a realm above Demon Venerable, paving a new path for the Demon Venerable."

Jiang Shu’s voice was steady; in front of his master, he naturally wouldn’t hide anything.

Moreover, although his current realm and combat strength already surpass those of his master,

in terms of vision, he still couldn’t compare to his master.

"Starfall Abyss..."

The Purple Extreme Daoist Venerable raised his head, his eyes heavy, and said slowly:

"It can be said that that place is already the core of the Demon Domain, filled with wreckage, and the space is extraordinarily chaotic, controlled all year round by several powerful Ancient Demon Tribes."

"If this information is true, it is invaluable, but this journey... is too perilous!"

He looked at his disciple, his gaze unusually serious.

"Jiang Shu, I know the reason you came here personally to deliver this news, but you are now too prominent, already a thorn in the Demon Domain’s side that must be eliminated quickly."

"Going to Starfall Abyss is akin to venturing into a dragon’s lair alone. You hang Xuan Chi at the city gate; the Demon Race will definitely be aware of such news. If you go now, you will face the Heaven and Earth Net."

"The commotion you’ve caused in Panhai City is large enough; such a risky move deep into enemy territory should not be undertaken by you personally."

"In this ongoing battle between us humans and the Demon Race, you only need to hold your position. Devote more time and energy to cultivation."

"As long as your realm advances, everything can be overcome."

In the past, when Jiang Shu was still at the Vientiane Realm, the Purple Extreme Daoist Venerable deemed that he could still protect his disciple.

But Jiang Shu’s growth has been too rapid.

Now, if Jiang Shu encounters danger, even if he were to go personally, it would be to no avail.

He was worried.

Handling military affairs during the battle, he naturally knew that in the eyes of some Demon Venerables of the Demon Race, his disciple was simply too dazzling.

Dazzling meant danger.

The Purple Extreme Daoist Venerable’s words had just settled.

The figure of Taiwu Daoist Venerable silently appeared to one side, Xuanhuang cloud energy flowing slowly around him, as he spoke:

"Dangerous indeed, but Jiang Shu is now at the Chaos Hole Realm."

"More importantly, Jiang Shu’s comprehension in the Space Dao is not weaker than some Daoist Venerables who have advanced for hundreds of years. Even Demon Venerables of the Roc Clan at the same realm may not be able to compare to him."

"In terms of survival, unless a late-stage Demon Venerable makes a move without regard for the cost, his safety can still be guaranteed."

He looked at Jiang Shu, his gaze carrying consideration and a hint of admiration.

Some cultivators are suited to retreat and quiet cultivation.

But some, are only suited to wandering in danger.

There was one crucial point he did not express; being able to be trapped so many times, yet escape unscathed.

Indicated that the opportunities surrounding Jiang Shu might be greater than he imagined.

They should trust Jiang Shu.

This battle has dragged on for far too long.

If Jiang Shu can destroy the array hub this time...

"Too dangerous."

The Purple Extreme Daoist Venerable’s tone was somber.

"Jiang Shu is no longer at the newly-advanced Daoist Venerable stage. Back then, many Demon Monarchs, even Demon Venerables in the Demon Race didn’t know Jiang Shu’s ins and outs. Naturally, he could go anywhere unhindered."

"But now, some late-stage Demon Venerables in the Demon Race are all eyeing Jiang Shu. If he appears now, just one Heaven-Burning is beyond his ability to handle."

Jiang Shu looked at his ever cautious master, his expression very calm.

"Master, if Starfall Abyss truly is the array hub node, letting it operate freely will surely become a great scourge in the future."

"This is no longer the scheme of ordinary Demon Venerables but the entire Demon Race’s plan. The current Demon Race doesn’t care about the gain or loss of individual cities or lands. It seems like we are gaining some territory in the Demon Domain, but it’s actually futile."

"What’s important is to destroy the Great Array. With my current Dao Practice and combat strength, as long as it’s not the Demon Lord, I have the assurance to escape."

"Even if this venture yields no success, I can still explore the reality and retreat completely, which isn’t a loss."

His words were calm, yet they contained immense confidence.

The Purple Extreme Daoist Venerable looked into his disciple’s deep, abyss-like eyes, then glanced at Taiwu Daoist Venerable’s confident expression, finally letting out a long sigh.

He knew the nature of this disciple; once he decides on something, no one can hold him back.

"Purple Extreme, you needn’t worry much."

Taiwu smiled, flipping his hand, and an ancient Mystic Jade Box appeared in his palm.

However, what was inside was not some radiant treasure but a piece of yellowed paper exuding an endless, ancient aura.

The paper’s texture was unique, neither gold nor jade, nor cloth nor leather, with no inscriptions or patterns on it, only an indescribable primordial Dao Rhyme that seemed to embody the laws of the universe upon creation, making the air in the Great Hall heavy and obscure.

"Take it."

Taiwu Daoist Venerable pushed the Jade Box towards Jiang Shu, his tone carrying an undeniable sense of responsibility and concern.

"This is one of the foundations of our True Martial Sect."

"It contains the Time Dao Imprint of a Daoist Master, and can be activated three times."

"Under the Time Dao Imprint, all offensives will become extremely slow. Even the attacks of ordinary Demon Monarchs will enter a relatively static state."

"Even if a late-stage Demon Venerable makes a move, you will have plenty of time to react and escape."

"Daoist Master?!!!"

Jiang Shu’s eyes shone brightly.

The Eight Great Sects hold dominion over the entire Cang Mang Domain.

Each sect naturally has a Daoist Lord-level presence.