''Next, the Golden Cicada Umbra Shield Skill!'' Without hesitation, Jiang Chen immediately began practicing the second cultivation method.


    In terms of the Great Dao of Metal, he had already delved deep into its profound teachings. He had nearly mastered the principles rted to ''Sharpness''.


    Moreover, his theoretical grasp of the Golden Cicada Umbra Shield Skill had attained the great aplishment-level.


    Thus, the remaining energy in the Wordless Heavenly Jade proved ample.


    The procedure for practicing the cultivation method mirrored his previous endeavors.


    A wave of mystical energy emanated from the Wordless Heavenly Jade. Some seeped into his soul, while the remainder melded with his body.


    In an instant, Jiang Chen had honed the Golden Cicada Umbra Shield Skill to the perfect-level stage.


    Having perfected two Transcendence realm cultivation methods to this apex stage, one could surmise, even without direct observation, that Jiang Chen''sbat capabilities had escted to an awe-inspiring tier within the Early-stage Transcendence realm.


    Should his cultivation base progress, the efficacy of these two methods will undoubtedly reveal even more potent effects.


    Jiang Chen pondered, ''For the time being, I''ve reaped ample rewards from these methods.''


    ''Considering my other skills, like the invisibility granted by the Death Eclipsed Moon Dao Embryo, my dragon-human hybrid form, and the Burning World Raging mes, vanquishing an average Early-stage Transcendence cultivator would be child''s y!''


    ''Nether Soul Demon n, I trust you won''t let me down. I anticipate you''ll present numerous powerhouses from the Transcendence realm.'' A spark of eagerness danced in Jiang Chen''s eyes.


    Promptly, Jiang Chen set about arranging the other treasures he''d gleaned from the inheritance peak.


    Among them were pills safeguarded by Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning''s secret art,plemented by a selection of array, alchemy, and crafting manuals.


    Jiang Chen reflected, ''The caliber and traits of these pills are fairly rudimentary; they''re somewhat superfluous for someone of my stature.''


    ''I''d be wise to reserve them for my Dao Pce realm allies.''


    ''If any among them can ascend to the Transcendence realm, it would bolster my standing.''


    ''Regarding the array, alchemy, and crafting manuals, with the presence of Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning, there''s no pressing need for me to pore over them just yet.''


    ''I might contemte immersing myself in them when the reservoir of the Wordless Heavenly Jade brims with surplus.''


    Concluding his review, Jiang Chen stowed them away in the Heavenly Demon Hidden Heart Ring.


    Next, he activated the transmission jade token and reached out to Ji Mingxiu.


    From their conversation, Jiang Chen gathered that the formidable demons and demonic cultivators of the Vibrant ze Domain had been neutralized. Those who could be seized alive were imprisoned, and for those resistant to capture, utmost care was taken to preserve their bodies unscathed.


    Currently, only a smattering of weaker demonic cultivators lurked in the shadows of the Vibrant ze Domain. These insignificant adversaries were designated for the disciples to manage.


    In addition, Ji Mingxiu and his squad had pinpointed the conduit the Nether Soul Demon n used to breach the Vibrant ze Domain.


    The Nether Soul Demon n had enlisted specialized tunneling demonic beasts to carve out an expansive subterranean corridor, employing it to spring a covert assault on the Vibrant ze Domain, situated alongside the Everflowing Truth Domain.


    This aligned with Jiang Chen''s foresight. Evaluating the situation, he mulled, ''With the Vibrant ze Domainrgely secured, our next step should be to obliterate the subterranean corridor and position a Dao Pce realm cultivator to oversee it.''


    ''Wu Qian is suited for this role. Given his prowess to manifest Peak-stage Dao Pce realmbat strength swiftly, he can stand his ground for an extended duration, even if the Vibrant ze Domain faces another onught.''


    ''As for the Ageless Spirit Heavenly Sea, the underwater caverns in the ck Wood Ind vicinity needn''t be a concern at present.''


    After reflecting briefly, he directed Ji Mingxiu to proceed with the stipted preparations.


    Jiang Chen next asked about the conditions in the Doomsday Cave Heaven.


    The Cave Heaven was undeniably vast, but even its extensive reach couldn''t resist the scrutiny of a multitude searching it all at once.


    As time passed, the treasures within the Doomsday Cave Heaven had been exhaustively unearthed.


    Many cultivators had gained immense rewards from it.


    Learning of this, a pleased smile formed on Jiang Chen''s face.


    The Immortal Martial Continent would now be better prepared to fend off the demon race''s onught.


    At this moment, Ji Mingxiu ryed another update. After leaving Wu Qian behind, they had ventured into the Doomsday Cave Heaven and were now gearing up to head back to the Purple Heaven Holy Land.


    People like Bao Xunwu from the Golden Proud Cult and Lu An from the Nine Heavens Tower had expressed their wishes to go back to their own sects.


    Jiang Chen, of course, saw no issue with that.


    Before long, Ji Mingxiu and the seven other Dao Pce realm experts parted ways within the Doomsday Cave Heaven, each heading to their respective territories.


    ''The entry points to the Doomsday Cave Heaven can be sealed for now. We can always reopen them when needed.'' Jiang Chen contemted. Following this, he extracted the unique key that governed ess to the Doomsday Cave Heaven, infusing it with his Dao Yuan Power.


    Without dy, all entryways to the Doomsday Cave Heaven mped shut, the main portal included.


    ...


    Elsewhere, in the Pure Frost Domain, biting winds screamed and a thick snow danced in the air.


    Yet, this wasn''t ordinary snow  it bore streaks of ck.


    Stretching across the sprawlingndscape, a dominating ck-red glow covered everything. Every lifeform had been tainted by the Nether Demon Spiritual Qi!


    On the Clear Frost Moon Plucking Peak, sessive powerful Moon Plucking Heavenly Sect cultivators were turned into demonic practitioners, yielding before the ghostly figures of the Nether Soul Demon n.


    At that time, inside the central hall of the Moon Plucking Heavenly Sect, a number of influential Nether Soul Demon n members convened.


    One voiced out, "The Vibrant ze Domain has fallen back into human hands!"


    "Ji Junhao met his end in that mysterious human Cave Heaven."


    "He was truly reckless. It was evident that ce belonged to the humans, and yet he brazenly ventured in with a pair of ineptpanions."


    "We were forced to assist with a covert strike on the Vibrant ze Domain, leading to its swift capture. Ji Junhao sure has a knack forplications."


    "With the Vibrant ze Domain reimed by humans and other domains on alert, staging another stealthy onught will be challenging."


    Members of the demon race assembled in session, deliberating over the humans regaining control of the Vibrant ze Domain.


    Even though they were already privy to the situation, hearing it again made them scorn the departed Ji Junhao.


    After a bout of contempt, silence enveloped the group once again.


    "Enough about the Vibrant ze Domain." A Dao Pce realm demon interjected, "Our demon race''s main army is mobilizing."


    He went on, "The spatial passage in the Bottomless Abyss is widening too. Once our main forcends, the Immortal Martial Continent''s conquest will be imminent."


    "Isn''t that obvious?" Another Dao Pce realm demon retorted, his face grave. "But if our main army arrives and witnesses the chaos we''ve caused, wouldn''t that be shameful?"


    Another demon from the Dao Pce realm chimed in, "We were the vanguard. Many of us arrived here."


    "We initially assumed we''d effortlessly traverse a good portion of the Immortal Martial Continent, setting the stage for the main force. But the current state is far from that."


    He hesitated, then remarked apprehensively, "I''m even fearful the Demon Lord might execute us."


    "Indeed, before our main army gets here, we must show our worth!" Another agreed gravely.


    "Show our worth? How now? Byunching a direct assault on the Purple Heaven Holy Land?"


    "That''s bound to ignite a fierce confrontation. Some of us might meet the same fate as Long Tianlu and perish."


    As the conversation progressed, the demons became deeply engrossed in the discussion.