Chapter 1635: with translation of chapter title

Diewumeng had a slight headache and was also a bit tired; she needed some more time to adapt to her identity.

But the pressing matter was not worrying about the outside situation, but the Tian Du Dragon King Pill. Diewumeng hesitated a moment and asked, "Qinglong Daoren, do you happen to still have a Tian Du Dragon King Pill? I can give you some price, or say, whatever you need, I will try to find it for you."

She also needed the Tian Du Dragon King Pill; although she was not of dragon blood, her own bloodline still needed to be enhanced, and she required an Eighth-grade Pill. Even if the Tian Du Dragon King Pill was said to be unsuitable for her, its effect was certainly formidable—many times stronger than a seven-grade pill. Previously she hadn't known, or rather, hadn't been able to use it.

Now that she had advanced to the Tribulation Realm, the Eighth-grade Pill was applicable and would not waste the Tian Du Dragon King Pill's effect. She needed to have one of the Tian Du Dragon King Pill as well. Having just advanced to the Tribulation Realm, her strength had indeed increased manyfold, yet it was still not strong enough; this incident made her realize she was still too weak.

The Corpse Refining Sect and the Ten Thousand Demons Hall, eyeing her like tigers, both sought to annihilate the Mangshan Demon Palace, to kill her and take her place.

Moreover, the Mu Long family constantly watched her every move; at the slightest sign of weakness they would swarm like ants, leaving her no chance to hide. Many sects in Lingzhou also kept their eyes on this place, making her situation extremely perilous.

Having taken the throne of the Demon Emperor, she realized how enormous the pressure on her was; protecting the Mangshan Demon Palace and the Mangshan Mountain Range was far from easy or simple.

Strength is fundamental; the power of the First Tribulation was not strong enough. She needed to become stronger, which required pills to quickly boost her cultivation. Relying on her own practice, Diewumeng would need at least a hundred years for a marginal gain, whereas pills could drastically shorten that period and let her swiftly advance.

If the First Tribulation was insufficient, then the Second Tribulation—breaking through the Second Tribulation would allow her to protect the beasts throughout the Mangshan Mountain Range and also ensure Qinglong Daoren's safety. In short, her strength or weakness directly affected Qinglong Daoren's security and the fate of all the beasts of the Mangshan Range.

Qinglong Daoren's pills could be traded to the Tian Du Dragon King or to himself; she knew Qinglong Daoren was a man of commitment and reputation—so long as the price was right, he would trade anything and would never claim there was something he dared not trade.

This transaction was a must‑win; Diewumeng had to obtain the Eighth‑grade Tian Du Dragon King Pill. Qinglong Daoren glanced at Diewumeng and knew the woman had a purpose—indeed, she came for the Tian Du Dragon King Pill.

"The Tian Du Dragon King Pill is unsuitable, and its effect is very strong; its main ingredient is the Tian Du Dragon King's essence blood. Think it through: if you take the Tian Du Dragon King Pill, you must contend with a drop of his essence blood, i. e., his will. For you, that is not the best choice."

Other Eighth‑grade pills are also dangerous; the Luotian Snake King Pill is even more perilous, and Diewumeng cannot take it. By contrast, the Tian Du Dragon King Pill is the easiest to ingest—defeating a single drop of the Tian Du Dragon King's essence blood suffices. As a Demon Emperor and a Tribulation Realm master, if she cannot even do that, how can she claim to be a Demon Emperor?

"No problem, it's just the Tian Du Dragon King's will; I'm not afraid." Diewumeng was thrilled; she knew Qinglong Daoren definitely still had a Tian Du Dragon King Pill. He indeed liked to hoard good things, keeping a portion for himself.

She reached out, excitedly saying, "Qinglong Daoren, give me the Tian Du Dragon King Pill. Whatever you need, I will bring it to you at once; even a spiritual vein, I will find one for you."

For the sake of the Tian Du Dragon King Pill, Diewumeng was practically insane, exceedingly generous.

Qinglong Daoren heard this and said with great satisfaction, "Good, you know what I need. I need a spiritual vein, and also some other materials. No problem, right?"

As he spoke, he handed her a Tian Du Dragon King Pill. Qinglong Daoren was not at all worried that the woman would abscond with the payment; she would not do that. Moreover, you can escape a monk, but not a temple.

Diewumeng did not expect Qinglong Daoren to be so straightforward, handing her the pill directly; she was deeply moved. After she put the pill away, Diewumeng said, "I will bring you what you need later, within three days."

"Fine." Qinglong Daoren still trusted Diewumeng's character; at their level, there was no need to lie.

Just a few resources and a single spiritual vein—Diewumeng could still produce them.

Diewumeng left happily after obtaining the Tian Du Dragon King Pill, without asking or saying anything else during the interval.

Qinglong Daoren was delighted; if Diewumeng's spiritual vein arrived, he would have two veins in hand, obtaining both at once—a pleasant surprise. The Tian Du Dragon King side was very supportive; his movements made others feel pressure, which benefited him.

Spiritual veins are hard to acquire; this time, they all bled heavily.

Qinglong Daoren wished he could come several more times; the Mangshan Mountain Range and the Tian Du Gate had plenty of spiritual veins, though they were not given out easily. For example, Diewumeng surely had some veins in her possession, but simply did not want to give them to him.

The spiritual vein of Longshe Shan required vitality, and the vein of the Ninth‑grade Farm also needed upgrading. As for the vein on the peak where the main body resides, it is already a mid‑grade vein; after merging these two veins, there would be little improvement, so it would be better to use it for oneself.

Qinglong Daoren still asked the main body; in this situation, he could not use it directly.

Soon, a response arrived, allowing him to decide on his own. Chen Chuyang's side temporarily did not need a spiritual vein; in fact, it wasn't that they didn't need one, but they considered Qinglong Daoren's situation and needed it more.

This time, he gave his clone a benefit, encouraging it to keep striving.

Qinglong Daoren was very pleased and immediately fused the spiritual vein in his hand with the Longshe Shan vein; this step could not be delayed—he merged them at once.

A day later, the spiritual vein and resources Diewumeng delivered fell into Qinglong Daoren's hands. Diewumeng came and went in a hurry, lingering not at all, not wishing to disturb Qinglong Daoren's cultivation. This vein was naturally merged into the Ninth‑grade Farm, combining with the existing vein, causing it to rapidly improve; the Ninth‑grade Farm received a massive influx of heaven-and-earth spiritual energy and expanded swiftly.

The Ninth‑grade Farm's power also increased, which in turn enhanced Qinglong Daoren's transformation. This change was wonderful, the one Qinglong Daoren liked best, and he immediately began cultivation.

Half a month later, Longshe Shan welcomed a guest—a woman who had not appeared for a long time. Holy Maiden Bai Meng arrived alone; this time, Bai Xinlan did not come with her.

It seemed the previous encounter had frightened Bai Xinlan, making her unwilling to re‑enter Longshe Shan or to seek a trade with him.

Qinglong Daoren happened to awaken from cultivation; his cultivation had broken through a heaven, reaching the Ninth Heaven of Inquiry, while the Ninth‑grade Farm had not yet completed that advancement, being just one step away from an Exquisite Spiritual Artifact.