I descended from the Lu Mountain waterfall, and when I reached a certain depth, a beam of light suddenly shot down from Baiyu Jing.

A huge water tornado rose into the sky, and I soared straight up in the water column.

The gigantic tentacles of the Thousand-Faced Demon reached out, attempting to cut off the water column, but they turned into dust in an instant upon contact.

Even after thousands of years, the mighty Yin merchants couldn't be destroyed by the Thousand-Faced Demon alone.

As the water column receded, I found myself in Baiyu Jing, where countless figures came and went incessantly.

But they couldn't see me; the people here seemed ethereal, probably the spirits of the Yin merchants.

In the grand hall of Baiyu Jing, the beam of light still shimmered, guiding me along a main road.

With each step forward, countless memories surged in my mind.

The white-helmeted and white-armored warriors of the Yin merchants set out from Chaoge, heading in the opposite direction of the Western Qi.

One after another, large formations formed different obstacles, making it difficult for King Wu's army to advance.

The extraterritorial demons established the Western Teaching, later renamed Buddhism, and joined forces with the Demon Sect, bringing about the downfall of Zhou and the Yin merchants.

In truth, they were afraid, afraid of the pressure exerted by the Human Emperor, and afraid that the Yin merchants would obliterate them completely.

Only the Jie Sect stood with the Yin merchants. I saw two towering figures standing on the Lu Terrace.

One was Emperor Yin Shou, the other was the Heavenly Teaching Master.

The Heavenly Teaching Master wanted Emperor Yin to set aside past grievances, as regardless of being human or immortal, they were all living beings on this earth.

The demonic beings from the void were the common enemy they had to confront.

After this battle, whether it was the Jie Sect or the Yin merchants, they would either coexist for eternity if they won or perish together if they failed.

Emperor Yin Shou spoke slowly:

"If you encounter your fellow sect members, do you need me to intervene?"

The Heavenly Teaching Master shook his head:

"They betrayed the Divine Land and deserve to die. I will not show mercy for old times' sake."

In the next moment, the boundary plaque closed and the Sword Array of Immortal Slaying was set up. The Heavenly Teaching Master faced the Western Qi's soldiers and the gods and buddhas without fear.

However, I did not witness the battle, and naturally, the Heavenly Teaching Master was defeated.

The memories transmitted from Baiyu Jing ended there, and everything in the world returned to normal.

A treasure sword was inserted into the throne of Baiyu Jing, with engravings older than the Yin merchant script.

One side depicted mountains, rivers, plants, and trees, while the other side showed flying birds and running beasts. The inscription on the sword contained only two words—Xuan Yuan.

The ancient sword possessed grand momentum, devoid of killing intent, yet it emanated the righteous qi of the Human Emperor, as if the people of heaven and earth were rooted in the sword.

I thought that if the Human Emperor lent this sword to the Heavenly Teaching Master, the Sword Array of Immortal Slaying would truly slay immortals.

I reached down and took out the ancient sword from within the sea of clouds, shattering the reflection on the throne.

A massive sword light swept down from Baiyu Jing, shattering the reflection of the Thousand-Faced Demon.

A crack tore open in space, revealing wriggling tentacles and sharp teeth, the true form of the Guide Daoist.

He emerged from the space, and the surroundings changed, as if time had been rewound for thousands of years.

The Xuan Yuan sword unexpectedly rusted, never regaining its former glory.

Xu Ziyan was frozen in space and gradually aged, as if decades passed in a single second.

Finally, she solidified into an appearance of white hair, dissipating with the wind.

The true form of the Guide Daoist, with his countless tentacles, gradually transformed into the figure of a Buddha, sitting cross-legged on a lotus platform.

He opened his mouth and said:

"Wicked creature, watch as I capture you!"

A sky-covering alms bowl descended from the void,engulfing the Guide Daoist. The bowl seemed to possess an infinite capacity, trapping him within its confines. The Buddha figure in the bowl emanated a brilliant light, purifying the surrounding space.

The Thousand-Faced Demon, who was observing from a distance, let out a furious roar. Its monstrous body writhed and swelled, attempting to break free from the bounds of the sword light. However, its efforts were in vain as the sword light grew brighter and more powerful, suppressing the demon's strength.

As the Guide Daoist remained trapped within the alms bowl and the Thousand-Faced Demon struggled against the sword light, an ethereal voice resonated throughout the area. It seemed to come from the depths of Baiyu Jing, carrying a sense of ancient wisdom:

"The time has come for balance to be restored. The Yin merchants will no longer be suppressed, and the forces of chaos shall be restrained. The fate of the world lies in the hands of the righteous."

The voice faded away, and the surroundings returned to their normal state. Baiyu Jing was once again a serene and peaceful place.

I looked down at the Xuan Yuan sword in my hand, now restored to its pristine condition. It radiated a profound aura, as if it had absorbed the essence of the Heavenly Teaching Master and the Guide Daoist.

I knew that it was my responsibility to wield this sword and carry on the legacy of the Yin merchants. With the power of the Human Emperor and the righteousness of the Heavenly Teaching Master, I would embark on a journey to restore harmony and protect the world from the encroachment of darkness.

As I took my first step out of Baiyu Jing, the sword in my hand gleamed with determination. The path ahead might be arduous, but with the ancient sword and the spirits of the Yin merchants guiding me, I was ready to face any challenge that awaited.