Chapter 2014: First Demon Venerable

The high-tier existences nearby heard this, their hearts trembled, and after exchanging glances, most of them retreated and fled. (Web)

But there were also a few existences from the two races who showed a trace of hesitation. However, under the cold and pressing gazes of the silver-haired elder and others, they had no choice but to leave awkwardly.

"Hmph, these guys actually intend to snatch the heaven and earth spiritual energy from Daoist Han at this time; they are truly blinded by greed." Seeing this, the silver-haired elder snorted coldly.

"This is no wonder. Daoist Han has successfully advanced to the late-stage, and the heaven and earth spiritual energy brought by recasting his primordial spirit must contain the purest spiritual energy in this realm. If they secretly absorb some, it would naturally be of great benefit," Zen Master Jin Yue replied with a light laugh.

"But in doing so, it might affect the effect of Daoist Han's primordial spirit recasting. Although the influence is minimal, I do not wish for Daoist Han to have any dissatisfaction because of this." The silver-haired elder looked toward the giant phantom in the distance and said slowly, his gaze still filled with an extremely complex expression.

"That is also true. These fellow Daoists don't stop to think that if Daoist Han truly made any mistake in this step of recasting his primordial spirit, how could he let them off for fishing in troubled waters? But regardless, Daoist Han's successful advancement to the late-stage of Body Integration this time is a huge piece of good news for our city. This old monk still feels as if he is in a dream. Although I had some confidence in him, I did not expect him to be able to cross the tribulation so smoothly under such a fierce heavenly tribulation." Zen Master Jin Yue also sighed and replied.

"Daoist Han only spent a few hundred years advancing from the early-stage to the late-stage of Body Integration. Compared to him, this old man feels that his old age has been lived in vain. He might truly have a chance to become another Mahayana existence of our race in the future!" The silver-haired elder twisted his beard with one hand, his expression becoming extremely solemn.

"Hmm, with such astonishing talent, it is indeed not impossible. However, although advancing to the late-stage of Body Integration is already extremely difficult, it cannot be compared to entering the Mahayana stage. Daoist Han can only be said to have such a slim possibility," Zen Master Jin Yue said solemnly after a moment of contemplation.

"That is naturally the case. But with such a slim chance, there is a possibility of true eternal life and ascension in the future. Unlike us, who have long since cut off this path and can only wait for our lifespan to end." The silver-haired elder's expression dimmed a bit.

"Why does Brother Gu care so much about this? Since ancient times, very few of our two races have been able to advance to the Mahayana stage. It is already a fortunate thing that our generation has Senior Mo Jianli," Zen Master Jin Yue replied with a low recitation of a Buddha's name.

"Hehe, I didn't expect the Master to truly have a bit of enlightenment. But these words are not unreasonable. Even if one advances to the Mahayana stage, there is still the final hurdle of ascension. I have heard that those with great divine abilities among the foreign races occasionally succeed in ascending by luck, but there has never been a precedent recorded in our two races of any senior succeeding in ascension. To truly become an immortal and ascend, how could it be so easy!" The silver-haired elder glanced sideways at the monk and laughed.

"Those seniors of our two races who recorded their tribulation ascension periods almost all vanished on their own, unwilling to let outsiders see their tribulation crossing. Perhaps there really are one or two seniors who did not perish under the heavenly tribulation but succeeded in ascension," Zen Master Jin Yue said with some luck.

"Perhaps. But whether it is true or not, this matter is of no use to the current situation of our city. For now, you and I should leave quickly. Otherwise, if we cause Daoist Han to misunderstand us, it would be troublesome." The silver-haired elder nodded in disapproval, then glanced at the phantom that had grown to three thousand feet tall in the distance, and couldn't help but flash a trace of shock.

Zen Master Jin Yue naturally would not object. The two immediately soared into the sky, transforming into two streaks of light and shooting backward.

The giant phantom in the distance was still frantically gathering the heaven and earth spiritual energy nearby, and the range of influence was becoming wider and wider, almost sucking the heaven and earth spiritual energy of most of Tianyuan City dry like a funnel.

The phantom finally grew to five thousand feet tall. Every existence of the human and demon races living in Tianyuan City could see the existence of the giant phantom from afar, and the panicked commotion naturally varied.

Not only could the human and demon races in the city clearly see the phantom transformed from Han Li's primordial spirit, but some Demon Race strongholds and giant towers closer to the city could also see some blurry scenes from afar and deeply feel the surge of heaven and earth spiritual energy in Tianyuan City.

In one of the tallest Demon Race giant towers, a delicate youth wearing blood-red robes stood by the window, looking toward Tianyuan City, blood light flashing in his eyes.

"This aura... that's right, it should be that someone has advanced to the late-stage of Body Integration. Hmph, this is slightly troublesome. This aura is so massive, it doesn't seem like an ordinary late-stage Body Integration existence. It looks like the general attack in the near future will require sending someone specifically to deal with this person." The youth watched for a while before narrowing his eyes and muttering to himself.

He was none other than the last incarnation of the Blood Light Sacred Ancestor commanding the Demon Race army in the Spirit Realm.

"Blood Light, what does a mere late-stage Body Integration existence count for? If you are at ease, leave it to me to handle. Hehe, you invited me here from so far away, isn't it just to have me solve some trouble for you!" Not far from the window, on a stone chair, a burly man with half his arm bare and a silver animal skin wrapped around his waist was chewing on a bloody wild beast's hind leg with one hand, while saying somewhat vaguely.

This burly man's appearance could be considered upright, but his muscles were bulging, and his skin was bronze and shiny, as if cast from refined steel. He also emitted a chilling aura like a ferocious beast.

"Hmm, there is no need for Brother Xiong to do this. I invited you here to deal with another, even more troublesome fellow. However, I cannot be sure if this person has already returned to Tianyuan City. If he is not here, it will not be too late for Brother Xiong to deal with this late-stage Body Integration existence." Blood Light Sacred Ancestor withdrew his gaze and said faintly, turning his head.

This burly man was clearly only at the late-stage of Body Integration, yet Blood Light seemed extremely wary of him, treating him as an equal.

"Oh, you don't intend to let me deal with this late-stage Body Integration existence, which clearly looks extraordinary. Could it be that the fellow you want me to deal with is even harder to deal with than this person?" The burly man's eyes flashed with essence, and he said with some surprise.

"He should be even more troublesome than the one who just advanced. I don't know the details, only that my three incarnations pursued him twice. The first time, they returned without success, and the second time, they never returned, finally perishing inexplicably at the same time." Blood Light frowned and said.

"What, there is such a thing! Now that you mention it, I do remember hearing other fellow Daoists say some time ago that you seemed to have borrowed the body to descend three incarnations in one go. But how could three of them working together be killed in this realm? Could it be that the one you want me to deal with is some Mahayana existence of the human and demon races!" The burly man no longer had the heart to eat, threw the half-eaten beast leg to the ground, and asked with a solemn expression.

"Hehe, Brother Xiong, rest assured. Even if I wanted you to deal with a Mahayana existence, it would be after you have advanced to the Mahayana stage. The one I want you to deal with is a mid-stage Body Integration cultivator of the human race. This person's divine abilities are truly extraordinary; ordinary late-stage Body Integration existences are far from his match. My three incarnations likely perished in his hands. Brother Xiong is known as the number one Demon Venerable under the Sacred Ancestors of our Sacred Race; you are the best candidate to deal with this person." Blood Light Sacred Ancestor said slowly.

"Stop putting hats on me. If he can kill your three incarnations simultaneously, this person's strength, even if not equal to mine, will definitely not be far off. The reward for asking me to take action must be doubled. Otherwise, I will not take action." The burly man rubbed his chin with his thick palm, pondered for a moment, and said without hesitation.

"Fine. But everything on this person must be handed over to me." Blood Light Sacred Ancestor agreed without blinking.

"It seems this human cultivator either has heavy treasures or something you urgently need. Otherwise, you would never have agreed so readily. Very well, the original reward was not low, and now that it is doubled, no matter what kind of heavy treasure it is, Xiong will not covet it. It is settled. I also want to see what kind of divine abilities this human cultivator who killed your three incarnations has. I truly hope this day comes sooner." The burly man clenched his ten fingers, emitting a series of cracking sounds, and grinned.

The white teeth he revealed shone brightly, and the whole person seemed to have transformed into a ferocious beast ready to devour people.

Facing the burly man's reaction, Blood Light Sacred Ancestor seemed very satisfied and nodded with a smile:

"I trust Brother Xiong's reputation, which is why I spared no cost to call Brother Xiong from the Sacred Realm. The day the army attacks Tianyuan City is not far off. You should rest for a while to recover the vitality lost from breaking through space, so you can deal with this troublesome opponent."

"What does this little loss of vitality count for? Xiong does not need to rest at all. Now that you have nothing to do here, I will wander around and see if there is anything to relieve my boredom! This is the Spirit Realm; you Sacred Ancestors will not be full and have nothing to do, then restrict my actions again, right?" The burly man said with murderous intent.

"This is natural. Since this is the land of a foreign race, there will naturally be no restrictions. Brother Xiong, feel free to enjoy yourself." Blood Light Sacred Ancestor's expression changed slightly, but he immediately laughed it off.

Hearing this, the burly man let out a wild laugh, stood up immediately, and walked out the door, leaving without even saying goodbye.

Blood Light watched the doorway where the burly man had disappeared, shook his head, and a look of helplessness appeared on his face.

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