Chapter 563: The Ten Thousand Poison Demon King's Successful Metamorphosis

A roar erupted, shaking the entire Ten Thousand Poison Lair.

The White Deer King remained calm and unmoved, ignoring this pressure; the Demon King's pressure spread, and all sounds vanished at that moment.

The monster race outside all knelt down, unable to withstand the Ten Thousand Poison Demon King's pressure; the pressure unique to the Demon King, a bloodline Protector.

Among the monster race, the hierarchy is strict; the Demon King has absolute Protector over those below him, suppressing them by bloodline and soul, leaving you unable to resist.

"Howl."

The roar continued for a long time; the Demon King's pressure spread far and wide, the Ten Thousand Poison Demon King's body kept rolling, then it struck the ground, struck the walls—after who knows how long, the outer shell on the Ten Thousand Poison Demon King's body began to slowly shed.

A new body emerged bit by bit through friction; the Ten Thousand Poison Demon King was about to molt.

The White Deer King crossed his arms and watched silently.

"You're about to molt, Ten Thousand Poison Demon King—you could say you've been resurrected."

This molting process was lengthy, lasting three days and three nights; finally, amid a thunderclap, the Ten Thousand Poison Demon King completed the final molt, shedding its black carapace and radiating a blood-red light from head to toe.

His eyes remained scarlet, and his body began to contract, rapidly shrinking.

Soon after, the Ten Thousand Poison Demon King transformed into human form—a bald, middle‑aged, thin man exuding a strange aura; he raised his right hand toward the White Deer King and performed a peculiar Buddhist salute.

"Namo Amitabha."

The White Deer King narrowed his eyes, stared at the Ten Thousand Poison Demon King before him, and smiled.

"In the end, you still chose this path, Ten Thousand Poison Demon King."

"I will remember this favor of yours, White Deer King."

The Ten Thousand Poison Demon King slowly descended, standing beside the White Deer King, his eyes flashing with sharp light; all the corpses within the Ten Thousand Poison Pit were instantly burned to ashes.

From his body emanated a faint strange Buddhist glow—golden, or blood‑red, or perhaps a blend of demonic and Buddhist qi—forming his unique aura.

If he donned a monk's robe, it would truly be perfect.

"The Buddhist path is not easy to walk; be careful not to become a Buddha, but instead be taken away by Buddhism."

"No need to worry; since I have chosen this path, I will not go astray."

The Ten Thousand Poison Demon King said via transmission: "Whether Buddhist or demon, both are paths of cultivation."

"My body was destroyed; without turning to Buddhist practice, it would be unlikely to swiftly condense a new form."

"White Deer King, this time you cannot stop me; I will have my revenge."

He could not swallow this anger.

Revenge must be taken.

Chen Chuyang brought him humiliation, which must be wiped away by his own hand.

The White Deer King said lightly: "I advise you not to act recklessly, Chen Chuyang; you cannot move."

"Longshe Shan is the same, Ten Thousand Poison Demon King—do not delude yourself."

A mild warning; upon hearing it, the Ten Thousand Poison Demon King glared at the White Deer King: "White Deer King, although you have shown me kindness, but my affairs are my own—please do not interfere, or else do not blame me for being rude."

"Chen Chuyang killed me and destroyed my flesh; if I had not kept some tricks, I might truly have fallen—this deadly grudge cannot go unavenged."

Demonic qi and Buddhist light flared.

The White Deer King pressed down his hand, releasing a stronger demonic qi that suppressed the Ten Thousand Poison Demon King's demonic and Buddhist qi.

"Don't be impulsive; I am not stopping you—I just don't want to see you go to your death."

"I personally helped you take human form; I am not here to watch you go to your death."

The Ten Thousand Poison Demon King's demonic aura finally dissipated; he glared at the White Deer King and snorted: "Hmph, I want to kill him—just lift a hand."

The White Deer King gave him a sideways glance and sneered: "Chen Chuyang is not someone you can defeat; even if we both attack together, we might not overcome him."

"What!"

The Ten Thousand Poison Demon King exclaimed in shock, staring at the White Deer King: "You've seen him?"

"Yes, before coming here I met him once, hoping to cooperate and jointly oppose the Heavenly Heart Sect and the Spirit Sword Sect."

"He refused, but I believe he will eventually cooperate with me."

"Humans and monster race will ultimately unite; this is our only way out, Ten Thousand Poison Demon King—you had better not cause trouble, not ruin my plans."

This was his purpose in coming to the Ten Thousand Poison Lair: to warn the Ten Thousand Poison Demon King, lest he act irrationally and do something he shouldn't.

The Ten Thousand Poison Demon King angrily said: "White Deer King, are you going to betray the monster race?"

The White Deer King felt weary and couldn't be bothered to explain.

"For the monster race and humans to survive, we must cooperate; this is our only chance."

"The Heavenly Heart Sect and the Spirit Sword Sect both have people watching us."

"The Yin Gui Sect's heavenly ghost has been slain, yet the old ghosts of the Heavenly Heart Sect and the Spirit Sword Sect still live; as long as they live, we cannot rise, and Mu Longhao is still alive—hiding somewhere unknown. This time I have come to you so that you may find Mu Longhao and then devour him."

The Ten Thousand Poison Demon King narrowed his eyes, instantly grasping the White Deer King's plan.

He too is part of that plan.

"Hmph, I am not your subordinate."

The White Deer King muttered to himself: "Mu Longhao's true body was slain by Chen Chuyang; he likely will use a plague demon beast to be reborn, and that beast's body carries Mu Longhao's essence blood—indeed, the essence blood of the Mu Long clan, which would greatly aid your dragon transformation; perhaps after devouring him you could take that step."

The Ten Thousand Poison Demon King's heart stirred.

Dragon transformation is what he has always wanted.

Even a centipede's body can transform into a dragon.

He entered the Great Qi Dynasty in order to swallow the dynasty's destiny dragon and force his evolution.

However, the plan failed.

Mu Longhao might be a good choice; the Tianwai monsters are their enemies.

"Ten Thousand Poison Demon King, don't you understand yet? The Tianwai treat us as food; if we wish to pursue a higher realm, we must leave this world."

"And they are our greatest obstacle."

"Cooperating with Chen Chuyang is our only choice."

"The Ten Thousand Poisons Demon King fell silent."

"The White Deer King's words are not without reason, but he is unwilling."

"The grudge of killing one's body has not yet been avenged."

"\"White Deer King, I cannot possibly forgive Chen Chuyang. \""

"The White Deer King said lightly: \"After success, you may do as you wish. \""

"\"However, before success, for the Monster Race, I will not allow you to act against him. \""

"The Ten Thousand Poisons Demon King pondered a moment, then nodded seriously: \"Alright, I can promise you that before success, I will absolutely not act on impulse, nor will I cause trouble for Chen Chuyang. \""

"\"But. \""

"The White Deer King frowned."

"\"After success, I want to become the king of the Monster Race. \""

"The White Deer King narrowed his eyes, staring at the Ten Thousand Poisons Demon King."

"\"It's not impossible, provided you can gain my approval. \""

"\"If you achieve it, I can abdicate in your favor. \""

"Upon hearing this, the Ten Thousand Poisons Demon King laughed heartily: \"Hahaha, White Deer King, you're straightforward. \""

"\"Then from now on, I will act according to your wishes. \""

"The White Deer King nodded in satisfaction; this Ten Thousand Poisons Demon King has many flaws, but also some merits, he listens to advice, considers the bigger picture, rather than acting obstinately."