Seeing the towering phantom of Zhurong, and sensing that although its power was less than his own, its aura was incomparably mighty, Yu Luosha's expression shifted again, while Ye Jingyu, Liang Xiaoke, and the others quickly entered the formation, completely surrounding it.

Looking at this group of youths before him, Yu Luosha felt an urge to weep. Who had he provoked? He had only come looking for Hei Mingba, so why did it have to come to blows immediately? Especially this pale, delicate-looking fellow—how could his strength be so formidable? Although his techniques and combat experience seemed crude—at least, crude in his eyes—his raw power was undeniably immense. Furthermore, the bizarre energy swirling within him was utterly impossible to guard against.

If he had to contend with this one, while the others surrounded him in a joint assault, combined with this uncanny great formation, he might actually meet his end here.

"I am Yu Luosha, and I have important matters to discuss with Hei Mingba. Also, the previous killing of Long Zimu was entirely Hei Mingba's idea!" Seeing the group preparing to attack again, Yu Luosha could no longer hold back and cried out loudly.

Being battle-hungry was not his fault, but to die at the hands of these juniors because of his temperament would make him the most unjustly slain Venerable-tier expert in history.

Upon hearing Yu Luosha announce his name, Ye Jingyu and the others froze—the name sounded oddly familiar. Before they could fully process it, Jiu Feng, standing nearby, gasped.

"You are Yu Luosha? The founding ancestor of the Rakshasa Gate, Yu Luosha?"

"Indeed, I am that Yu Luosha. Young girl, you carry the aura of the Rakshasa Art. Are you perhaps the disciple of that girl, Xue Luosha?" Yu Luosha shifted his gaze to Jiu Feng, speaking in a measured tone.

"Yes, Disciple Jiu Feng pays respects to the Ancestor!" Hearing Yu Luosha confirm his identity, Jiu Feng immediately sank to her knees. Xue Luosha had shown her kindness, and since Yu Luosha was Xue Luosha's senior, she naturally had to pay her respects.

Though she was unsure whether Xue Luosha was Yu Luosha’s direct disciple or grand-disciple, defaulting to "Disciple" felt appropriate for the formality.

Seeing Jiu Feng suddenly kneel, everyone present was stunned. Who was Jiu Feng? Jiu Feng was Ye Jingyu’s woman, and this man was Jiu Feng’s martial sect elder—which effectively made him an elder to Ye Jingyu as well. Did they still dare to strike?

Especially Zhurong—his nearly fully materialized face was a picture of utter frustration. He knew Ye Jingyu’s temperament well. If Yu Luosha had no connection to them, given their current heated state, wiping him out would have been simple, allowing Zhurong to barely condense his true form. But now, how had this man turned into Little Jingzi’s elder? How much longer would he have to wait to manifest his real body?

After all, in this world, not many beings had reached the Venerable realm.

"Hahaha, so it's Yu Luosha, Elder Yu, hah-ha-ha! A misunderstanding, a complete misunderstanding..." Ye Jingyu, ever the rogue, swaggered forward, clapping a hand onto Yu Luosha’s shoulder and laughing heartily. He swiftly explained the cause and effect of the situation, looking as if he regarded Yu Luosha not as an elder, but as a long-time cohort or a trusted associate.

However, Yu Luosha clearly wasn't in the mood to care about pleasantries. When he heard the news of Hei Mingba’s demise, his face became etched with astonishment.

He did not know how powerful Hei Mingba truly was, but he was certain that Hei Mingba’s strength far surpassed his own. This was why he had willingly served Hei Mingba all these years, hoping for a chance to exchange pointers. But for such a peerless powerhouse to be gone—how could this not shock him to the core?

Soon after, however, Yu Luosha learned from Ye Jingyu and the others about the existence of Qin Shan and the Demon Seal. While he was considered an old monster compared to Ye Jingyu’s peers, his lifespan was only a few hundred years. Compared to a monster like Hei Mingba, who had lived for countless millennia, Yu Luosha was like an ignorant toddler. At least regarding the primeval myths, he likely knew less than Ye Jingyu and Liang Xiaoke, the newcomers.

After Ye Jingyu's brief explanation, Yu Luosha finally grasped the full scope of events, and his mood immediately turned grave.

Could the Abyss Demons, which could render even Hei Mingba powerless, truly be that terrifying? And were the legendary gods real? If they were, could he too cultivate to such a realm?

The mere thought of being able to pluck stars and seize the moon with a casual gesture ignited a fire within Yu Luosha’s heart. Ever since passing his Rakshasa bloodline inheritance to Gui Jianchou, all his focus had been solely on the Martial Dao; his ultimate goal was to push his martial arts to their absolute peak.

"Elder Yu, you must know how terrifying those Abyss Demons are. Currently, our strength is nowhere near enough to contend with them. While the seal still holds, we must rapidly enhance our power and unite all the demon and human races!" Seeing the eager glint in Yu Luosha's eyes, Ye Jingyu immediately understood what he was contemplating.

"Mm..." Yu Luosha nodded, signaling that he grasped the gravity of the situation. The two huddled together, murmuring intensely. Yu Luosha casually handed a secret manual to Jiu Feng, and then his body transformed into a streak of light, shooting eastward.

The others watched Ye Jingyu with utter confusion. What exactly had he and Yu Luosha discussed that made the ancestor leave without a backward glance?

"I told him the Demon Seal might have cracked, and that some minor demons might have already broken through to this plane. He volunteered to go to Qin Shan to stand guard," Ye Jingyu said with a faint smile. Having a Venerable-tier expert there was better than nothing, right?

After all, nobody knew how much longer that seal could hold. Even if Yu Luosha couldn't defeat the truly powerful demons, at least he could signal if any demons descended.

Watching her ancestor depart, spirited away by the man she loved most, Jiu Feng couldn't help but let out a wry smile. This A'Yu truly knew how to use people to their best advantage.

At that moment, Xiao Shixuan also emerged from her grief. She walked pitifully up to Ye Jingyu, lightly tugging the corner of his robe, and whispered softly, "Big Brother, I'm sorry. Little Shixuan shouldn't have been willful just now."

Seeing the innocence restored to Xiao Shixuan's eyes, Ye Jingyu smiled faintly, scooped her up, and said seriously, "You are my sister. No matter what mistake you make, Brother will take the blame for you! As long as Brother is here, no one can bully you!"