Helpless

At the edge of the Spirit Realm.

The massive spirit vessel continued to hover in mid-air.

For the people of the Nine Realms, it was like a sword hanging over their hearts.

Its arrival shattered the peace of the Nine Realms and overturned the understanding of its inhabitants.

In the Immortal Realm's Demon-Slaying Alliance.

Elder Zhen and others gathered in the council hall.

Below, Chen Xian was delivering a report.

"According to reports from our subordinates, the group accompanying Bai Jun has caused numerous disturbances in the Nine Realms in just a few days."

"For instance, a first-tier faction in Tongzhou Immortal Prefecture was completely plundered by one of their members."

"Ancestor Moyue's only granddaughter from Yue Realm was also taken by force by one of those scoundrels."

"As for other incidents, I won't list them all here. In short, they are a group of villains who commit atrocities relying on their strength."

After speaking, Chen Xian wore a look of disgust and said gravely, "So, Elder Zhen, we must not allow them to enter the Nine Realms."

Elder Zhen, who had been keeping his eyes closed, slowly opened them.

Instead of responding directly, he paused and then asked the group, "Several days have passed, and everyone has calmed down somewhat. I assume you've all investigated this matter thoroughly. So, what do you think of Bai Jun's claims?"

At this, the hall fell silent. Everyone exchanged glances, but no one spoke.

"Xiong Tian, share your thoughts," Elder Zhen called out.

"Yes!"

Xiong Tian stepped forward with a troubled expression. After a moment of contemplation, he exhaled deeply and said, "Over the past few days, I've gone back and reviewed a lot of historical records."

"According to our previous understanding, this world did not exist before the Nine Realms were established. However, I discovered records and legends of civilizations that existed before the Nine Realms were formed."

"This means that the Nine Realms were not as blank as we believed but had already existed before."

"Additionally, I cross-referenced some of the ancient tales left behind after the Nine Realms were established. Many of them turned out to be fabricated..."

Hearing this, the expressions of those in the hall grew grim.

"Get to the point," Elder Zhen said.

"The conclusion is that Bai Jun's claims are most likely true!"

Xiong Tian said with a grim expression, "As much as I hate to admit it, we are a group of people who have been... raised like livestock. But the truth is undeniable. Our previous understanding was entirely wrong!"

"Elder Xiong Tian is correct," Chen Xian added, stepping forward. "I also reviewed many records, and they align with what he said."

Elder Zhen's face remained unreadable.

He looked up and scanned the others.

"What about the rest of you?"

The crowd's expressions were complex, and their words seemed stuck in their throats.

Clearly, their findings were similar.

This is often how things go. Without the right perspective, the truth remains elusive.

But once a clue is provided, the outcome can change entirely.

After all, even the Eight Ancient Supremes, with their vast powers, could not completely erase all traces across such a vast territory.

"So, the conclusion is that Bai Jun's words are true. We are indeed... a group of people who have been raised like livestock," Elder Zhen summarized with a grim expression.

After a moment of contemplation, Elder Zhen added, "In recent days, I took the spirit liquid Chen Xian and the others retrieved from the Tianlan Mountains to the Black Mist and ventured inside..."

"What?"

"Elder Zhen, you... you actually went there?"

"How is your condition?"

The crowd anxiously asked.

"With the spirit liquid, I am unharmed," Elder Zhen waved his hand dismissively.

Hearing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, then eagerly asked, "Elder Zhen, what did you see in the Black Mist?"

Elder Zhen furrowed his brow.

His face was filled with frustration and reluctance, but he spoke gravely, "I encountered three of those swollen-limbed demons inside."

"What?"

As soon as Elder Zhen spoke, the hall erupted in shock.

"And I only explored a small portion of the area. If we consider the entire Black Mist, it's likely as Bai Jun said—their numbers are countless!" Elder Zhen added.

His words struck like a thunderbolt, leaving everyone pale. Some even slumped into their seats.

What did this information mean?

It meant they had no choice but to accept Bai Jun's proposal.