From the wide-open gate of the realm, a continuous stream of golden divine light rippled outwards.
Wherever the divine light reached, a potent vitality bloomed.
The numerous peak experts, severely injured around, found their wounds rapidly healing under the nourishment of this divine light.
Even the plants and trees that had been completely destroyed were now growing anew.
"You who arbitrarily opened the realm gate, do you know the immense losses you've inflicted upon us?" the man asked, his gaze falling upon the members of the various dark races and the Reverse Immortal Sect members present.
A terrifying aura emanated from the man, as if it could suppress all existence.
The members of the Reverse Immortal Sect and the dark races exchanged uneasy glances, none having anticipated that an immortal would appear after the realm gate was opened.
"But it matters not. I happen to require some sustenance, so consider yourselves an appetizer!" the man continued, his tone indifferent.
"Whoosh!"
With that, an incredibly sacred stream of light surged from the man, cascading outwards.
Like monstrous beasts that devoured all, these sacred streams of light consumed everything in their path.
The surrounding experts of the dark races and the Reverse Immortal Sect were completely engulfed by this sacred light.
Many individuals swiftly fled in all directions, attempting to escape the terrifying divine light.
However, the divine light seemed to possess sentience, relentlessly pursuing the fleeing experts. Soon, all the surrounding strong individuals were consumed.
The man's aura appeared to strengthen slightly, his immense power surging uncontrollably.
"Truly delicious food. It's been so long since I've had such exquisite fare. All thanks to you ants who opened the realm gate, granting me the opportunity to savor this feast. To show my gratitude, I've decided to devour all life on the entire Desolate Ancient Continent!" The man wiped his lips, a trace of extreme bloodlust glinting in his eyes.
Following this declaration, the man decided to depart from the Demon Sect's territory and venture to the fringes to consume other life forms.
"Does it taste good? What we prepared!" Just as the man was about to leave, an icy voice echoed in his ears.
A chill ran down the man's spine. He immediately felt a violent, destructive aura surging within his body, relentlessly corroding his life force and immortal physique.
Not far away, Xu Wuguang, the leader of the Reverse Immortal Sect, slowly emerged, his expressionless gaze fixed upon the man who had just devoured so many powerful beings.
"You... you bear the aura of a Reverse Immortal. Are you from that Reverse Immortal Sect?" The man's eyes widened in rare surprise as he recognized Xu Wuguang.
In the past, there was a powerful Reverse Immortal Sect in the Immortal Realm. However, after a brutal struggle for immortal paths, it had vanished. He hadn't expected to find their aura here now.
"That is correct. However, the Reverse Immortal Sect no longer exists. Only the Reverse Immortal Sect remains. I am its leader!" Xu Wuguang stated calmly.
"So, you opened the realm gate because you wished to return to the Immortal Realm?" the man asked, feeling his internal aura growing increasingly chaotic. He quickly employed immortal techniques to suppress the turmoil within.
"Since you descended from above, you should understand the weight of the words 'Reverse Immortal'. I must return!" Xu Wuguang replied.
Gazing at Xu Wuguang before him, the man fell into deep contemplation.
"I understand. Give me the antidote, and you may ascend as you wish. I will not hinder you!" the man stated after a moment of thought.
He realized that the essence of the beings he had just devoured was far from simple. Even with his immortal techniques, he could not neutralize it.
If he allowed such power to run rampant, it could have immeasurable consequences. The man was unwilling to take such a risk.
"I can make a great oath!" the man continued, seeing Xu Wuguang's apparent indifference.
"A great oath! Very well, then make your oath first." Xu Wuguang, seeing that the man was willing to swear an immortal oath, did not refuse.
A great oath was an oath sworn by the will of the Great Dao. Once made, any violation would result in the backlash of the Great Dao. At best, it would lead to a fall in cultivation and the ruin of one's path; at worst, it would result in utter annihilation, with no chance of reincarnation.
"I, Xuan Yu True Immortal, hereby swear a great oath: if the leader of the Reverse Immortal Sect helps me resolve the hidden danger within my body, I shall no longer obstruct his ascent to the Immortal Realm through this passage. Should I break this oath, I, Xuan Yu True Immortal, shall never again have the chance for further advancement, and my path shall be utterly extinguished!" Xuan Yu True Immortal then took the great oath.
Upon Xuan Yu True Immortal's oath, a violent thunderous roar echoed through the sky, as if in response to his vow.
Xu Wuguang cast a deep glance at Xuan Yu True Immortal, then produced a jade bottle and tossed it to him.
Xuan Yu True Immortal accepted it without hesitation and opened the bottle, swallowing the spiritual liquid within.
After consuming the liquid, the chaotic aura within Xuan Yu True Immortal began to stabilize, and the violent energy gradually dissipated.
"You are free to proceed!" Xuan Yu True Immortal said to Xu Wuguang, having confirmed that the hidden danger within him had been eliminated.
A flicker of eagerness flashed in Xu Wuguang's eyes. With a wave of his right hand, the surrounding space distorted.
A group of high-ranking members of the Reverse Immortal Sect appeared behind Xu Wuguang. Then, under Xuan Yu True Immortal's gaze, they directly stepped through the realm gate and vanished from the Desolate Ancient Continent.
"Fool. Do you truly believe the Immortal Realm is so easily entered? My not hindering you means someone else will!"
As Xu Wuguang and his group disappeared from the Desolate Ancient Continent, a mocking glint appeared in Xuan Yu True Immortal's eyes.
"Furthermore, the Immortal Realm is not what it once was!" Xuan Yu True Immortal murmured in a low voice.
"Alright, now it's time for my feast. Once I've eaten my fill, those guys above, just wait. I'll be back soon!"
With that, Xuan Yu True Immortal took a step forward, a tremendous power erupting. His body immediately vanished from the vicinity of the Demon Sect.
"Mo You, what do you think of Xuan Yu True Immortal's strength?" Shortly after Xuan Yu True Immortal departed, a figure shrouded in black energy appeared around the realm gate.
The figure was enveloped in an exceptionally dense dark aura, tall in stature, with black streams of light flickering within his pupils.
"Heavenly Lord, this True Immortal is powerful, unfathomably so. However, he isn't so overwhelmingly strong as to truly dominate all. I feel he's not even as formidable as that fellow, the Lord of Death!" the figure, identified as the dark race's sovereign, the Dark Heavenly Lord, stated to Mo You Quasi-Emperor, who stood beside him, as they watched Xuan Yu True Immortal's departing silhouette.
"Heh, the Lord of Death. That's a forbidden expert who has survived for countless years. There's no point comparing him to her. However, based on this fellow's recent words, the Immortal Realm may have undergone some significant changes!" the Dark Heavenly Lord murmured softly.