Chapter 825: The Demon Race Holy Land, the Source of Life and Death

"Who goes there? How dare you trespass into the Demon Race Holy Land!" A Golden-Winged Peng descended from the sky and transformed into human form; it was none other than the Demon Race's Protector Elder, Peng Xiaotian.

Lin Xuan stood with his hands behind his back and said indifferently, "Great Emperor Lun Hui, Lin Xuan, has come to pay a visit to the Demon Emperor."

"Great Emperor Lun Hui?" Peng Xiaotian's expression changed.

The story of Lin Xuan single-handedly invading the Divine Court and suppressing the Nine Emperors had long since spread throughout the heavens. Although the Demon Race was powerful, they dared not underestimate this newly ascended Emperor Sovereign.

"So it is Great Emperor Lun Hui who has arrived." Peng Xiaotian's attitude immediately became respectful. "Please follow me; I shall go and report this to His Majesty the Demon Emperor at once."

Lin Xuan followed Peng Xiaotian deep into the Demon Race Holy Land. Along the way, countless demon beasts cast curious gazes. They had never seen a human Emperor Sovereign set foot here.

The core of the Demon Race Holy Land was a massive mountain named Ten Thousand Demon Mountain. At the summit stood a magnificent palace, which was the residence of the Demon Emperor.

"Great Emperor Lun Hui has traveled a long way; I apologize for failing to welcome you properly."

A hearty voice rang out, and then a figure walked out from the palace.

This was a man who looked to be about thirty years old, wearing a golden dragon robe and an imperial crown. He radiated a terrifying pressure; he was clearly also an Emperor Sovereign realm powerhouse.

This was the strongest of the Demon Race—the Emperor of Ten Thousand Demons, Long Xiao Jiutian.

"You are too kind, Demon Emperor." Lin Xuan cupped his hands. "Please forgive this junior for his presumptuous visit."

Long Xiao Jiutian scrutinized Lin Xuan, a flash of approval in his eyes. "You are worthy of being the one who could suppress the Nine Emperors of the Divine Court; your bearing is indeed extraordinary. Please, enter the palace for a chat."

The two entered the main hall and sat down as host and guest.

"I wonder what brings Great Emperor Lun Hui here?" Long Xiao Jiutian asked directly.

Lin Xuan did not beat around the bush. "I have heard that traces of the Source of Life and Death have recently appeared in the Demon Race Holy Land."

Long Xiao Jiutian's gaze sharpened. "It seems nothing can be hidden from Great Emperor Lun Hui. That is correct. Three days ago, the Pool of Life and Death deep within the Holy Land suddenly experienced an anomaly; it is suspected that the power of the Source has manifested."

"I wish to make a trade with the Demon Emperor." Lin Xuan stated his intention directly.

"Oh? What kind of trade?"

"I will exchange three Emperor Sovereign-grade Golden Treasures, plus a complete Lun Hui cultivation technique, for the opportunity to enter the Pool of Life and Death." Lin Xuan waved his hand, and the three Golden Treasures floated in the air.

A blood sword radiating terrifying killing intent, a suit of peerless defensive Immortal armor, and a Dao Fruit capable of enhancing one's comprehension. Each one was a true Emperor Sovereign-grade Golden Treasure, worth a fortune.

Surprise flashed in Long Xiao Jiutian's eyes. This stake was indeed tempting. But...

"I have felt the sincerity of Great Emperor Lun Hui," Long Xiao Jiutian said slowly, "but the Pool of Life and Death is a holy object of my Demon Race, and historically, only those of the Demon Race may enter. If a human were to enter, I fear..."

"If the Demon Emperor has any concerns, please feel free to speak them."

Long Xiao Jiutian was silent for a moment. "To be honest, the Pool of Life and Death is not only related to the power of the Source, but it is also the resting place of our Demon Race ancestors. If an outsider enters, it might disturb them."

Lin Xuan understood. It seemed this Pool of Life and Death held extraordinary significance for the Demon Race; no wonder Long Xiao Jiutian was so cautious.

"What if I can guarantee that I will not disturb your ancestors and will only take the power of the Source?"

"This..." Long Xiao Jiutian hesitated.

Just then, a light laugh came from outside the hall: "Interesting, Great Emperor Lun Hui has actually come to our Demon Race Holy Land in person."

A graceful figure walked into the hall.

This was a stunningly beautiful woman wearing a long white dress, her temperament ethereal. She looked delicate, but the aura she emitted was unfathomable; she was also an Emperor Sovereign realm powerhouse.

"This is my wife, Demon Emperor Bai Ling," Long Xiao Jiutian introduced.

Lin Xuan was slightly surprised. He had not expected the Demon Race to have two Emperor Sovereigns; no wonder they could stand on equal footing with the Divine Court.

"Greetings, Demon Emperor Bai Ling." Lin Xuan stood up and bowed.

Demon Emperor Bai Ling scrutinized Lin Xuan, a strange look flashing in her beautiful eyes. "Great Emperor Lun Hui is indeed as heroic and extraordinary as the rumors say." She turned to look at Long Xiao Jiutian. "Husband, I think we can agree to Great Emperor Lun Hui's request."

"Ling'er, this..." Long Xiao Jiutian frowned.

"The Great Catastrophe is approaching; we need allies," Demon Emperor Bai Ling said softly. "Great Emperor Lun Hui is powerful and has taken the initiative to show goodwill; why not forge a favorable connection?"

She looked at Lin Xuan. "However, I have one condition."

"Please speak."

"If Great Emperor Lun Hui can comprehend the true meaning of life and death in the Pool of Life and Death and help one of our Demon Race juniors break through their bottleneck, the Source of Life and Death shall be yours."

Lin Xuan thought for a moment and agreed. "Very well."

Seeing that his wife had said as much, Long Xiao Jiutian no longer objected. "In that case, please follow me, Great Emperor Lun Hui."

The three left the palace and flew toward the deepest part of the Demon Race Holy Land.

Half an hour later, they arrived at a secluded valley. In the center of the valley was a massive pool; the water was half as black as ink and half as white as snow. It was the legendary Pool of Life and Death.

By the side of the pool, a young girl was meditating. She looked only sixteen or seventeen, with delicate features, but her brows were tightly furrowed, as if she had encountered a cultivation bottleneck.

"This is my daughter, Long Xiaoyu," Long Xiao Jiutian introduced. "She has extremely high talent and reached the Sovereign realm at a young age. However, she has encountered a bottleneck in the Laws of Life and Death and has been unable to break through."

Lin Xuan nodded and walked to the girl's side. He could feel that the girl's talent was indeed astonishing, and her body contained pure True Dragon bloodline.

"Xiaoyu greets Great Emperor Lun Hui." The girl stood up and bowed, her eyes full of curiosity.

"No need for formalities," Lin Xuan said gently. "What is your confusion regarding the Laws of Life and Death?"

Long Xiaoyu bit her lip and said, "I... I cannot understand the Zhuanghua between life and death. They are clearly two opposing poles, so why can they transform into one another?"

Lin Xuan smiled slightly. "Life and death appear to be opposites, but in reality, they are one. Without death, how can there be life? Without life, how can one speak of death?"

He waved his hand, and his Lun Hui Dharma Image appeared. "Look, in Lun Hui, death is not the end, but the starting point of new life. Life is not the beginning, but the continuation of death."

Long Xiaoyu's eyes brightened, as if she had gained some insight.

"Come, follow me into the pool." Lin Xuan stepped into the Pool of Life and Death first.

As soon as the water touched him, Lin Xuan felt two diametrically opposed forces. The force of life made him feel infinite vitality, while the force of death sought to devour his life force. The two forces clashed violently within his body.

But Lin Xuan had the protection of the Lun Hui Dao Fruit and quickly adapted to this power. He sat cross-legged in the pool and began to contemplate the Source of Life and Death.

In the Pool of Life and Death, Lin Xuan sat cross-legged, his body surrounded by black and white pool water. Under his guidance, Long Xiaoyu also cautiously entered the pool.

As soon as she entered the water, the girl let out a cry of pain. The impact of the forces of life and death was too violent for her, and her delicate body swayed as if about to fall.

"Steady your mind, do not resist," Lin Xuan's voice rang in her ears. "Life and death are inherently one; you must learn to accept, not to oppose."

He reached out and tapped, injecting a strand of Lun Hui power into Long Xiaoyu's body to help her stabilize her aura. With Lin Xuan's help, Long Xiaoyu gradually adapted to the power of the pool water.