Chapter 2415: Strike South, Attack North

**The Mortal Realm**

"Did you two hear that?"

Yuanluo looked at the pair of cousins.

The two demons nodded, gazing into the depths of the starry sky. They had been taught a secret technique by the Immortal, enabling them to see many things other demon cultivators could not. The most crucial meridians within the Dipper constellation were hidden there.

Previously, they hadn't understood the Immortal's true intentions, but after being in the Dipper constellation for so long, they could guess a thing or two: the Immortal seemed intent on fully opening the Dipper constellation, and even the entire Black Tortoise Saint Palace! They didn't know what consequences the emergence of the Black Tortoise Saint Palace would bring, but they knew that the Demon Saints had been watching this place for a long time. Fortunately, the Immortal had not treated them as expendable pawns and had taught them life-saving methods in advance. Things had come to this, and they could not retreat, especially since it concerned the safety of two Great Saints. They hoped the Demon Saints wouldn't bother with minor figures like themselves...

The three demons silently prayed, shifting their escape light as they flew towards a distant star.

This star was a dark star, invisible in the night sky. Only by using a secret art could one sense its location. As they flew towards this dark star, it did not move away from them like other stars. The dark star was precisely one of the main stars of the Dipper constellation — Nongzhangren. Nongzhangren, governing the autumn harvest, like an old farmer overseeing the crops! There was also another Nongzhangren star in the sky, shining brightly and visible to the naked eye, but that one was a false star.

As they drew closer to the Nongzhangren star, the three demons suddenly stopped again.

"Immortal, we've arrived," Yuanluo reported.

"Good, quickly take out that bottle of Black Tortoise essence blood." The Immortal repeatedly affirmed, urging Yuanluo.

"Is this the Saint Beast's essence blood?" Yuanluo took out a jade bottle, which was filled with crimson blood. This bottle of essence blood had only recently been delivered to her. The bottle had a seal, and she knew it wasn't ordinary essence blood, but she hadn't expected it to be Black Tortoise essence blood.

"We haven't found any descendants of the Black Tortoise, so we could only extract some essence blood from spirit turtles and painstakingly refine these few drops. However, a seventy to eighty percent resemblance is enough..." The Immortal's tone was filled with emotion as he instructed Yuanluo on how to open the seal and use the essence blood.

Yuanluo followed the instructions, easily opening the seal, and immediately smelled an unusual fragrance. The essence blood had no foul or fishy odor; instead, waves of fragrance emanated from the jade bottle, like a spiritual elixir, making one linger and forget to leave.

The essence blood flew out of the jade bottle, spontaneously dividing into seven drops. The three demons jointly performed a secret technique, sending the seven drops of essence blood flying towards the Nongzhangren star. En route, they dispersed into seven clumps of blood mist, whose shapes precisely matched the constellation pattern of the Black Tortoise's Seven Mansions. As the seven clumps of blood mist materialized into the crimson Black Tortoise's Seven Mansions around Nongzhangren, the three demons felt a surge of emotion and their eyes widened. Within the blood mist, a gigantic turtle silhouette appeared!

The Black Tortoise, also known as Gui-she (Turtle-Snake), has a turtle's back and a snake's body. What they saw was precisely a Black Tortoise Saint Beast! The three demons held their breath, intently watching as the Black Tortoise rotated its massive body, striding step by step towards the Nongzhangren star. The Black Tortoise's body was even larger than a star, yet it slowly disappeared into the Nongzhangren star.

The next moment, an incredibly dazzling star suddenly lit up in the sky, immediately startling all the demons within the Dipper constellation.

"Quick!"

Yuanluo and the two other demons swiftly chased the Black Tortoise, rushing into the Nongzhangren star. Hiding within this star would ensure their safety. At the same time, all the stars in the Dipper constellation began to shine, as if this part of the starry sky had been awakened by the Nongzhangren star!

All the demon cultivators looked towards the Nongzhangren star, and at the same time, noticed that the allied forces of Scarlet Meteor Mountain and Moon-Turbid Tundra suddenly accelerated, with a beam of starlight shooting towards them from the Nongzhangren star.

"Where are they going? Oh no!"

The demons knew something was wrong, but the change was too sudden to stop. They watched helplessly as the starlight struck them, and then their figures rapidly faded within the light, seemingly absorbed into the Nongzhangren star. Some demon cultivators cursed, but most were more concerned with the changes in the Dipper constellation.

"The Dipper constellation, it's finally going to open!"

Azure Gloom Demon King murmured, transforming into a streak of light and rushing towards the Nongzhangren star. Then he suddenly stopped, his heart filled with surprise and doubt. At this moment, strange phenomena were occurring deep within the Dipper constellation, with clouds and mists rising in the starry sky, yet the entrance to the Dipper constellation did not seem to be on the Nongzhangren star!

Why did Scarlet Meteor Mountain and Moon-Turbid Tundra go to the Nongzhangren star? The Azure Gloom Demon King was puzzled. Remembering Great Saint Beiheng's command, he decided to prioritize entering the Dipper constellation. Subsequently, the Azure Gloom Demon King changed direction and flew towards the Dipper constellation's entrance, while Princess Yulu and other demons also changed their course. The surrounding aura became increasingly clear; that was the true entrance to the Dipper constellation!

Outside the Dipper constellation, the Black Silence Demon King and other demons guarding nearby were also alarmed by the anomaly. The Black Silence Demon King observed for a moment, then flew to the front of the Pestilence Lord's palace, sternly saying, "Go quickly and report to the Pestilence Lord!"

A demon king hurried in to report. After waiting for a while, there was no movement inside the pagoda. Impatient, the Black Silence Demon King was about to force his way in when he suddenly heard the First Lady's voice from within: "Forgive me, fellow Black Silence. My husband is not in the palace at the moment, and I don't know where he has gone. However, before he left, my husband instructed that any of you kings who wish to follow fellow Black Silence are free to do so."

Before her words finished, the golden pagoda swept aside the colorful clouds and flew away through the air.

"Bastard!" The Black Silence Demon King was furious, not expecting the Pestilence Lord to go back on his word at such a critical moment. What he lost was not just one helper, but five top-tier experts. Unless the Great Saints personally intervened, this force would have been enough to reverse the tide of battle! The First Lady fled, leaving the demons looking at each other in dismay. Some offered apologies and chose to leave, while others stayed to observe.

Meanwhile, demon cultivators in other constellations also sensed the anomaly in the Dipper constellation and rushed over from all directions. The stars within the Dipper constellation grew increasingly dazzling, the darkness almost dispelled by starlight. At the entrance to the Dipper constellation, a swath of five-colored clouds was clearly visible, its radiance brilliant yet not gaudy, instead exuding a mysterious aura.

"Without further delay, fellow daoists, quickly follow me!"

The Black Silence Demon King suppressed his rage, rallied a few of the Pestilence Lord's subordinates, and with a command, charged into the Dipper constellation. Under the starlight, streaks of escape light vied with each other, rushing towards the clouds.

At this moment, a golden light emerged from deep within the clouds. Within the golden light, countless pavilions and towers were faintly visible, arranged like fish scales. Unlike other constellations, these pavilions and towers were perfectly intact, exuding the vicissitudes of time, firmly capturing the demons' gaze. Although it was just the tip of the iceberg of the Dipper constellation, seeing one part allowed them to infer the whole: the treasures within the Dipper constellation should all have been preserved intact. If it truly was the Black Tortoise Saint Palace, it must certainly contain the supreme treasures of the Black Tortoise Saint Clan!

The fastest, Azure Gloom Demon King, took the lead, arriving first near the clouds. His figure paused slightly, then he abruptly charged into the radiant light. Countless gazes behind him were fixed on him, noticing that the Azure Gloom Demon King encountered no obstacles in the radiant light. They all unleashed their escape techniques with full power, unwilling to fall behind.

The Azure Gloom Demon King charged into the clouds, feeling only that the surrounding clouds were incredibly gentle, with wisps of clear breeze brushing past him, carrying no hint of danger.

"So simple?"

The Azure Gloom Demon King was somewhat disbelieving. He had always suspected some conspiracy from Scarlet Meteor Mountain and Moon-Turbid Tundra, but the scene before him showed no abnormalities, and he was just a step away from the Dipper constellation! The Azure Gloom Demon King, half-believing, half-doubting, passed through the clouds, immediately feeling a blinding golden light. He found himself already inside the Dipper constellation.

Within the golden light, water mist was hazy, and countless halls and pavilions stood. There were no sun or moon here, only stars hanging high. Below, vast stretches of turquoise waves rippled, with layers of mountain shadows hidden amidst the mist. Immortal energy pervaded the air; every mountain and every hall seemed extraordinary!

The Azure Gloom Demon King twirled the thumb ring on his hand. A fierce struggle was sure to follow, and he needed to use this treasure carefully. His gaze swept around, and the Azure Gloom Demon King was drawn to one of the golden palaces. With pursuers close behind, he had no time for careful observation. Just as he was about to flash towards the golden palace, he felt something was off.

'Whoosh!'

The Azure Gloom Demon King suddenly looked up and noticed that the starry sky was continuously rising. The stars were moving further and further away from them, and gradually, more stars appeared at the edge of the sky. With the appearance of these stars, the Azure Gloom Demon King perceived some unknown change also occurring in the Dipper constellation.

"Could it be..."

He suddenly realized something, his expression slightly changed, and his speed increased. Gradually, the entire Black Tortoise Seven Mansions were affected by the Dipper constellation. Anomalies appeared in the remaining six mansions, including Ox, Girl, and Void. Numerous stars simultaneously shone, their starlight connecting with the Dipper constellation to form the complete Black Tortoise Seven Mansions.

'Rumble!'

The surrounding astral winds began to swirl wildly, and the Black Tortoise Seven Mansions experienced unusual vibrations. The vibrations intensified.

On the ground, ripples suddenly appeared on the lake's surface, causing the nearby demons guarding it to widen their eyes.

'Whoosh!'

Suddenly, the lake's surface churned with colossal waves. Beneath the lake's surface, astonishing fluctuations faintly emanated, seemingly on the verge of erupting, causing the demons to turn pale with fright.

'Crack!'

The earth quaked and mountains shook as a massive force burst from deep underground. The lake surface shattered like a mirror, and everything around them was immediately thrown into chaos. They no longer cared about competing for treasures and scattered in all directions. That fluctuation was terrifying; this was merely the beginning of its eruption, yet it created such a horrifying spectacle. It was as if a peerless ferocious creature was suppressed beneath, about to break through its seal!

'Rumble!''Boom!'

As the underground fluctuations continued to erupt and invisibly spread, their impact was far-reaching. Demon cultivators in the Lotus Crossing Great Marsh inexplicably felt a surge of panic and confusion, unsure of what was happening.

A figure suddenly appeared high in the sky. This person was tall, with long hair casually falling down his back, wild and unrestrained, exuding an aura of fierce dominance. He carried a broadsword of profound iron on his back, with the characters 'Beiheng' carved onto its blade. This sword was renowned and was the personal sword of Great Saint Beiheng! Great Saint Beiheng glanced at the lake's surface, then looked at a certain point in the void, "Jialou, you arrived so quickly this time!" His voice was like a grand bell, full of might.

"You're closer to the water, so you get the moon first," a purple-robed man walked out of the void, his voice as soft and effeminate as a woman's. A ball of golden light fluttered around him, revealed to be a pair of palm-sized golden wings. "But this time, I won't let you monopolize the beauty!"

Great Saint Beiheng laughed heartily, "Jialou, you've picked the wrong opponent this time. Our enemies are those lackeys of the Demon Court!"

"No mistake! Once we drive away the Demon Court's lackeys, we'll still have to fight to determine who gets it. That's an opportunity for enlightenment; don't even dream that I'll easily back down. Even if my strength is inferior to yours, I will still contend for it!" Great Saint Jialou was unconcerned, shrugging his shoulders, his tone resolute.

"Are you so sure that item is inside this Black Tortoise Saint Palace?" Great Saint Beiheng's tone sank.

"Even if it's not inside the Black Tortoise Saint Palace, it must be inextricably linked to it!" Great Saint Jialou closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and said faintly, "Don't you feel it? With the Black Tortoise Saint Palace emerging, the seal is shaking! What else could those Demon Court lackeys be stirring up trouble for in the Lotus Crossing Great Marsh? If the 'Immortal' doesn't act quickly, are they waiting to be discovered by their opponents outside and have them interfere?"

"Why aren't you two coming down quickly? What are you waiting for? I've found traces of Jinqing and Moluo; those Demon Court lackeys are already a step ahead of us. Are you two still so leisurely, hoping they'll leave you some scraps?" A stern female voice reached the ears of the two Demon Saints. The voice surprisingly came from deep underground.

Within the Dipper constellation, figures of demon cultivators were visible everywhere. The Azure Gloom Demon King broke into several halls and pavilions, acquiring a few treasures. Suddenly, an expression of shock appeared on his face. He saw Princess Yulu standing on a nearby mountain, her jade hands holding a jade ruyi scepter. The ruyi scepter melted like ice, and spiritual liquid seeped into Princess Yulu's skin, transforming into a strange spiritual glow that traveled throughout her body. In an instant, Princess Yulu's aura underwent a drastic transformation. Though her appearance was identical, she was no longer Princess Yulu, filling the Azure Gloom Demon King with dread.

"It's that one from Immortal Rain Palace..."

The Azure Gloom Demon King was greatly alarmed. He had thought the Demon Saints would simply watch them, mere pawns, contend, but unexpectedly, a Demon Saint had descended so quickly! With one Demon Saint appearing, the others would surely not be far behind!

"The Black Tortoise Saint Palace is about to appear!"

The Azure Gloom Demon King had just had a suspicion, and seeing this scene, he understood the whole story. At this moment, his thumb ring flashed. The Azure Gloom Demon King, feeling a great sense of relief, hastily fled from the Dipper constellation, no longer daring to covet the so-called opportunity.

On the edge of the Arctic Ice Plains.

Here stood an immortal mountain, considered a sacred mountain by the surrounding demon cultivators. This mountain was the cave dwelling of Great Saint Meteor Frost. At this moment, Great Saint Meteor Frost stood on the mountain peak, hands clasped behind her back, gazing southeast. A long-bearded elder stood respectfully behind her.

"The Black Tortoise Saint Palace is about to emerge," Great Saint Meteor Frost said calmly.

"The legendary Black Tortoise Saint Palace really exists?" The long-bearded elder asked in surprise, "Great Saint, why don't you go to the Lotus Crossing Great Marsh? Perhaps..."

"Let them contend," Great Saint Meteor Frost smiled. "Back then, I was unwilling to pledge allegiance to those Immortals, nor did I want to get too close to Beiheng and the others; I simply didn't want to participate in this struggle. Of course, you might think it's because my strength is insufficient, or I'm too timid."

The long-bearded elder said in fear, "This old servant wouldn't dare!"

"Those things have nothing to do with us. It's better to take a longer view! With the Black Tortoise Saint Palace emerging and the seals loosening, the cataclysm that we have awaited for countless years is about to arrive. The fate of all beings in this realm will change..." Great Saint Meteor Frost paused, then said, "Issue the command: all Demon Kings are to come here at once."

"Yes!"

The Arctic Ice Plains.

The snowstorm vortex intensified, having already swallowed countless icebergs. At this moment, the Demon Saints were scattered around the vortex, forming a great array. Although it couldn't suppress the vortex, it could seal off its aura, preventing other Demon Saints from being alerted. However, this method couldn't last forever. They had been waiting for the Immortal's response. Finally, Daoist Mu's voice came: "They have been drawn to the Lotus Crossing Great Marsh by the Black Tortoise Saint Palace..."