The wind rose again.
Seven months later, a giant floating platform rose above the Luo Yun Prefecture. It looked like a cloud, but it was as hard as steel.
Cloud Platform! This platform was formed by the Luo Yun County-Protecting Formation. It was the place where the Luo Yun Demon Generals paid their respects.
But now, it had become the arena of the World Map Battle!
The experts of the Nine Divisions flocked to Luo Yun for the battle of the World Road!
The nine maps were combined into one, and there were fifty slots. The experts did not dare to hope to be the champion and fight for the Realm Map, but they were willing to compete for a few slots.
In the Third World, if a Fiend Commander was slumbering, then when a Fiend Commander was awakened, they would be bestowed with quite the fortuitous encounter.
It was rumored that Demon Commander Lu Wu was once the caretaker of the Celestial Emperor's Herb Garden. If he had the opportunity, he could find half an ancient herb's remnant leaf from the Third Realm, which would be a great opportunity.
It was rumored that Demon Marshal Lu Wu had once gouged out one of the demon stars in the left eye of the Heavenly Emperor … If one could obtain this demon star, it would be a great opportunity.
No matter what the purpose was, the World Passage of the Third World had really drawn everyone's attention.
Even among them, only a few of them knew that a huge change had occurred in the Third Realm … The Demon Commander had died and the Star Palace had appeared!
However, this did not affect the excitement of the elites of the Nine Divisions. The Nine Divisions stopped their expedition at that moment. Almost all the Demon Generals gathered at Luo Yun!
Lu Sheng and the other border generals were also summoned back to maintain order and prepare for the battle.
Outside the county, several demon cities were temporarily built for the foreign cultivators to stay in.
It was noisy and there was rarely any peace. Even in the prefectures, there were endless crowds of people.
Purchasing spirit ores, forging magic treasures and demonic weapons, purchasing spirit equipment and medicinal pills, busying himself with breaking through cultivation, selling materials, exchanging for immortal jades, spending immortal jades, exchanging for demonic arts and demonic techniques in the Sutra Tower …
The Auction House, the Demon Workshop, and the Scripture Tower were filled with busy figures.
There was still half a month until the arena battle! Almost all the experts of the Nine Divisions who were supposed to come were here!
There was only one place that remained peaceful under Lu Daochen's orders.
Dragon Pool!
Beside the Dragon Lake, the purple-haired wind lady and the red-dressed waitress were waiting with copper basins, clean water, towels, and vegetarian food.
Eleven years had passed, and the two women were already at the late Golden Core Realm.
Ning Fan had once said that he would break through to the Spirit Severing Realm in ten years. The two of them had been waiting ever since the deadline. However, it seemed like Ning Fan was slightly later than the agreed time.
This was not surprising. After all, cultivation was the most difficult thing to predict.
"Eleventh year, seventh month, ninth day … Master has yet to return … If he doesn't return soon, the arena battles will begin … Will Master be alright …?" The Wind Maiden's fingers were twirling around her purple hair as she asked worriedly.
"I heard that this Dragon Pool is filled with Dark Beasts. I hope that Master is safe and sound …" The waitress put her palms together and prayed softly.
They waited and waited, but Ning Fan didn't appear in the end.
The two girls slowly turned around, only to see another girl walking over.
That woman was dressed in a green feather robe. Her movements were enchanting and charming. Her eyes were filled with the smile of a prostitute, but within that smile, there was an air of nobility and dignity that kept people a thousand miles away.
"Greetings, Demon Concubine."
"You don't have to be so polite … Lu Bei, have you not come out of the pond yet …?"
"No …"
The two girls immediately bowed slightly. The other party was the Demon Concubine of the Spirit King Palace, Wu Yan. Such an important person was an existence that they did not dare to look up to in the past. They did not dare to be rude.
Such a big shot would never look at the two female demon companions more than once.
In the past, such a big shot would never smile at the two girls.
The Wind Maiden and the Tea Maiden understood that the reason why Demon Concubine Wu Yan treated them with respect was all because of their master.
"This servant will take her leave …"
The two girls left regretfully. Demon Concubine Wu Yan had obtained Lu Daochen's permission. She was one of the few people who could get close to the Dragon Pool. During Ning Fan's long seclusion, she had visited him a few times.
This Demon Concubine is probably our master's lover … The two girls thought with a sour feeling in their hearts.
After the two girls left, Demon Concubine Wu Yan stood in the middle of the black pool. She was suffocated by the stench. She waved her sleeves to cover her mouth and nose while secretly blaming them.
"Stinky thief. How could you stay in such a stinky place for eleven years and still not come out? Could it be that you've suffocated to death in the Dragon Pool?"
"The arena battles are about to begin. Are you still not going to come out …?"
Wu Yan seemed to be talking to herself but also talking to the black pool. No one answered her. There was only the sound of the wind that carried a chaotic and uneasy atmosphere.
Thus, Wu Yan gently squatted down and looked at the thick black pool. Then, she began to murmur to herself.
However, she knew that the water of the Dragon Pool could block spirit sense. Ning Fan who was in the pool could not hear her thoughts.
Loneliness, loneliness and the exhaustion of her identity as a demon concubine.
It was not the first time …
"Anyway, you little thief can't hear me. What can you do even if I tell you …?"
In the end, the demon concubine stood up and tidied her hair that was messed up by the wind. Then, she left quietly.
However, when she walked out of the Dragon Pool, she suddenly realized that Lu Wan 'er was looking at her with a strange expression.
"Elder Sister Yan, you're here again …"
"Mm. I'm here to see if this Lu Bei has come out of seclusion and if he can make it to the arena battles. If he can't, I'm afraid he won't be able to participate in the arena battles. However, this won't affect the outcome of the battles. After all, even though he has the map, his cultivation base isn't high. Be it Crown Prince Qu or Imperial Concubine Zi, both of them are confident that they can compete for the map that Lu Bei has after obtaining the other eight maps …"
"Elder Sister, why do you need to explain so much to me? It's not like I don't know. Could it be that … Elder Sister is feeling guilty and trying to hide something?" Lu Wan 'er blinked her eyes and said smilingly.
"Bah! Little girl, you've become bolder after breaking through to the Late Nascent Soul Realm. How dare you tease me!"
Wu Yan was naturally annoyed. Hide? What do I need to hide? I don't have a good impression of Lu Bei. I can only … hate him …
After teasing Wu Yan, Lu Wan 'er's expression turned serious. "Elder Sister, I want to ask you a favor …"
"Say it. If it's not difficult, I won't reject you."
"If Lu Bei comes out of seclusion in time to participate in the arena battles, please show mercy to him … Don't … Don't hurt him …"
"Silly girl. Even if he fails to break through to the Divine Transformation Realm, it won't be easy for me to hurt him. This little thief's bewitching technique is very powerful …" The demon concubine's face turned red. She seemed to recall the day when Ning Fan touched her wrist and planted the Yin Plucking Finger on her.
"Little thief? Bewitching technique? "Lu Wan 'er asked doubtfully.
"It's nothing … You go and accompany your lover. I'll leave first. The arena battles are approaching. I'm afraid that Imperial Concubine Zi will tell me some things …"
The demon concubine left hurriedly as if she was hiding from something.
Lu Wan 'er looked at the demon concubine's back and sighed faintly as if she had understood something.
"Elder Sister has a hard life … Even though I'm a demon concubine, I have no choice … Marrying a Spirit King whom I've never even met before must be lonely …"
She slowly walked into the dragon pond, passing through the weeds and the autumn dew.
The wind is blowing and the sky is cold. Why don't you return …
"Wavering, wavering, Hu Bugui …"
Lu Wan 'er really wanted to jump into the pond to see if Ning Fan was alright. However, she did not do so.
Even though she loved cleanliness, she was not afraid of the fishy smell of the pond water. She was also not afraid of the dangers of the dark beasts. She was just afraid of disturbing Ning Fan.
"You promised me that you will help me refine the phoenix wings … If you don't return, who will I fly for even if I have wings …"
"Ning Fan … Ning Fan … The arena battles are about to begin. They are looking forward to your early return. Even though I miss you, I would rather you come out later and not participate in this battle … You are too eager to excel. You have clearly not attained the Divine Transformation Realm yet but you insist on going against a Demon General. Do you know how dangerous that is? Do you know that while others love your glory, I'm worried that you will get hurt …"
"There is still half a month before the arena battles begin. Elder Brother has also returned. The land of Luo Yun will be filled with conflicts. Although it seems to be a peaceful and fair battle, how many dangers are hidden in it? For the sake of the World Map, they will certainly do anything … Ban Yue, you must not come out even if I miss you very much …"
Lu Wan 'er placed her hands on her chest and prayed silently. She prayed to the Demon Ancestor to protect Ning Fan and successfully attain the Divine Transformation Realm.
After standing there for a long time, the sky gradually turned dark. Lu Wan 'er was reluctant to leave.
Just as she was about to leave, a voice suddenly resounded from the bottom of the pond. It sounded like it was comforting her.
"Don't worry. I will be fine … If this matter is over, I will give you a pair of phoenix wings …"
"Ning Fan!"
Lu Wan 'er turned around joyfully. Her face was flushed and her heart was racing. That voice was calm and peaceful. It meant that Ning Fan's condition must be extremely good.
Even if he did not succeed in attaining the Divine Transformation Realm, he was most likely safe and sound …
"Wan 'er, go back soon. This wind will make people feel uneasy … The Luo Yun Realm will not be peaceful in the near future."
…
After Lu Wan 'er left, Ning Fan looked at the two treasures in front of him with a slight frown.
"The arena battles …"
Ning Fan muttered to himself. During the past seven months, he had been carving the spirit seals on the two treasures and the phoenix wings. Due to the fact that he was busy extracting their souls, he could not concentrate and could not speak. However, he could still hear the conversations of the ladies.
Ordinary people might not be able to hear them but he could. The spirit sense of a Mid Divine Transformation Realm cultivator could turn into the form of sword sense and penetrate the dragon pond.
Whether it was the concern of the Tea Lady and the Wind Lady or Lu Wan 'er's infatuation with him, Ning Fan heard all of them.
However, what he did not expect the most was that Demon Concubine Wu Yan often came to the dragon pond to confide in him.
She thought that Ning Fan would not be able to hear her but he actually heard everything.
Moreover, he even knew when she entered the Spirit King Palace and how long it took for her to attain the Nascent Soul Realm and Divine Transformation Realm.
Indeed, there were some ladies from prestigious clans who carried glory and missions on their backs. Sometimes, they would talk to themselves at the mouth of a well or whisper to a small river.
This lady actually poured out her heart to me, the dragon pond. How interesting.
Thanks to her, Ning Fan had a comprehensive understanding of the arena battles in the outside world. Perhaps he was even more detailed than ordinary demon generals. After all, the information that Demon Concubine Wu Yan had was definitely not something that ordinary demon generals would know.
"This Wu Yan is really interesting … Half a month, huh? There is still half a month left. I can completely comprehend the Parting Sun Spear within this period of time …"
A ray of starlight sword shadow flashed in front of him. However, it easily cut open the void space. There were 15450 spirit seals with the word "Sharp" on it.
Separation Slayer Sword! The grade of this sword had not only broken through the grade of a spiritual treasure but also its sharpness might not even be comparable to a Mid-Grade Spiritual Treasure. With this spiritual treasure, Ning Fan would not lose to a Mid Divine Transformation Realm demon cultivator in terms of treasures.
The shadow of the blood lightning whip turned into a ray of scarlet lightning and circled around Ning Fan's body.
Spirit Shattering Whip! This whip was engraved with 15450 spirit seals with the word "Lightning". Even if it lacked the blood lightning tribulation, this treasure had already broken through to the Mid-Grade Spiritual Treasure realm. The power of a whip could even injure the demon soul of a Mid Divine Transformation Realm demon general!
Spirit Shattering, Soul Shattering!
Ning Fan's Nascent Soul had transformed into a demon soul using his demon power. However, this demon soul was different from the beast souls of ordinary demon cultivators. It was more similar to the primordial spirit of a human.
It mainly cultivated magic power. Ning Fan was afraid that he would only be able to trigger the heavenly tribulation when his magic power reached the Spirit Transformation Realm and cultivate his demon soul into a primordial spirit again.
On his back, a pair of large purple crystal wings were engraved with ancient demon runes. All of them were the spirit seals with the word "Fast".
Ning Fan gently flapped his wings and revealed a satisfied expression. With 15450 spirit seals, the Fu Li Wings could increase his speed to the standard of a Peak Divine Transformation Realm expert!
It was not difficult for him to travel thirty thousand li * with a single teleportation!
There was still half a month left. Ning Fan needed to get used to the battles of the Spirit Transformation Realm. He needed to familiarize himself with the teleportation technique and the Parting Sun Spear.
"Condense!"
He bent his palm and made a grabbing motion. At the bottom of the dark dragon pond, a golden spear slowly condensed. It was like a scorching sun.
The condensed spear was not perfect. Ning Fan directly shattered the golden spear and condensed it again, turning it into a golden spear.
However, his expression was calm and unruffled.
This technique consumed a lot of demon power. However, Ning Fan was not using his own demon power. Instead, he was using the Soul Extraction Technique!
Under the Soul Extraction Technique, his demon power was increased to fifty thousand units, which was comparable to a Mid Divine Transformation Realm expert.
With the help of this secret technique, his confidence in fighting against a Late Divine Transformation Realm expert had increased.
Even during normal times, using the Soul Extraction Technique to cultivate magic techniques using the demon power of heaven and earth was definitely the fastest way to cultivate magic techniques.
Ordinary Divine Transformation Realm experts did not have the Soul Extraction Technique. Thus, it was impossible for them to continuously use Mid Grade Divine Transformation Realm techniques.
In half a month, Ning Fan was confident that he could cultivate the Parting Sun Spear to the same level as Jin Qun in the past or even stronger.
Since there were no Peak Divine Transformation Realm experts participating in the competition, it was not impossible for him to get the first place.
…
Half a month had passed but Ning Fan did not show up.
Above the Luo Yun, on the cloud platform that was ten thousand li * (500m per li) wide, the four platforms were already filled with experts from the nine divisions.
In order to get on the cloud platform, one had to at least be at the Late Gold Core Realm. However, there were more than one hundred thousand experts with such cultivation bases. All of them were staring at the platform!
There were a total of 107 Divine Transformation Realm demon generals in the nine divisions of the Lu Clan. Of course, the four demon generals from their own world who were killed by Ning Fan were not included.
As the seventh division, the Luo Yun Clan had eight Divine Transformation Realm experts without counting the demons. As for the other divisions, they usually had more than ten Divine Transformation Realm experts.
There were twelve demon concubines from the Spirit King Palace and seventeen Divine Transformation Realm experts from the Demon World and the Upper Worlds, including Qu Shun and Wang Xiao. In total, there were a total of 145 Divine Transformation Realm experts. It was difficult to compete for the fifty slots. Without Divine Transformation Realm cultivation base, it was impossible for anyone to obtain a ranking.
To Nascent Soul Realm experts, it was impossible for them to obtain fifty slots.
However, in the first round of selection, there was a great opportunity that Nascent Soul Realm experts could compete for.
Blood Refining on the Spirit Platform!
The design of the cloud platform was extremely mysterious. It was the product of Lu Daochen's painstaking efforts. The entire cloud platform was engraved with a grand formation. There was a circular secret formation. The power of the formation could move the clouds and mist, turning them into floating cloud platforms in the sky. They were called the Spiritual Platforms.
If one devours the clouds of the Spiritual Platforms, one's demon blood could be improved … The higher the grade of the Spiritual Platforms, the better the effect of awakening one's blood!
The Spiritual Platforms were worshiped as generals! It was not just an honor. The Divine Transformation Realm experts of the Luo Yun Clan who were worshiped as demon generals in the past were even qualified to be bestowed a Purple Grade Spiritual Platform. They could devour the clouds and refine them to improve their bloodline!
In this battle, Nascent Soul Realm experts were not prohibited from participating. As long as one's strength was sufficient, their cultivation base was secondary.
The reason why Lu Daochen made such a setting was to take care of Ning Fan's special situation. If Ning Fan failed to achieve the Divine Transformation Realm, he would be a Nascent Soul Realm expert. With his Nascent Soul Realm cultivation base, he would still be qualified to participate in the battle.
In the first round of selection, two hundred people would be selected from the vast number of cultivators. These two hundred people naturally included the 107 Demon Generals of the nine divisions. Even the Demon Lords themselves could participate in the battle.
In the second round of selection, only one hundred people would be left. Among the one hundred people, another fifty would be selected to enter the Third Realm.
The method of the first round of selection was to compete for the Spiritual Platforms and improve the grade of the Spiritual Platforms during the competition.
For this competition, Lu Daochen had condensed two hundred Purple Grade Spiritual Platforms. After continuously breaking them apart, they formed 25600 White Grade Spiritual Platforms.
Each of the Spiritual Platforms was made of white clouds. Each of them could only be stepped on by one person. If more than one person were to step on it, the Spiritual Platforms would shatter.
One hundred thousand demon cultivators would first need to use their own travelling light. After the selection began, they would leave their seats and compete for a White Grade Spiritual Platform.
Those who did not have a Spiritual Platform would be eliminated. Those who had a White Grade Spiritual Platform could improve their grade through battles.
Only those who had a Purple Grade Spiritual Platform could pass the first round of selection. After passing the first round, they could devour the Purple Qi of the Spiritual Platforms to improve their bloodline.
This was what really attracted Nascent Soul Realm cultivators. Among the two hundred people who were selected for the first round, 145 Divine Transformation Realm cultivators would definitely pass. The remaining 55 people would be fought for by Nascent Soul Realm cultivators. If one could become one of the fifty-five that stood out from the crowd, they would be able to devour a Purple Tier Spirit Platform and increase their demonic blood. Perhaps a Nascent Soul cultivator would have a chance to break through to the Soul Formation stage because of this increase in demonic blood.
For this opportunity, it was worth it for a Nascent Soul cultivator to risk it all!
Two hundred purple grade spirit platforms had been broken down into 25600 white grade spirit platforms. This meant that only through seven spirit platforms could the white grade spirit platforms be upgraded to purple grade.
After defeating the opponent and seizing the Bier Platforms, the two Bier Platforms beneath his feet would automatically merge with the clouds and increase in grade. The first grade was white, and the grades after that were upgraded were red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, and purple. After seven rounds of advancement, there would only be a maximum of 200 Purple Grade Spirit Platforms. If the spirit platforms were damaged during the competition, perhaps less than 200 people would be able to pass the first round of elimination.
The selection process had already been announced, but the battle had yet to begin.
Lu Daochen's expression did not change but his heart was filled with anxiety. He was waiting for Ning Fan's arrival.
Lu Wan'er had already informed Lu Daochen that Ning Fan would come. Before Ning Fan arrives, Lu Daochen was unwilling to start the process.
The demon cultivators on the cloud platforms were all old monsters. Every time they went into seclusion, they would usually enter seclusion for years or even tens of years. Thus, they did not mind waiting for a few more days.
However, while they were waiting, many of them were whispering to each other.
"Brother Chen, may I ask why the battle of the Bier Platforms hasn't begun yet? I'm getting impatient from waiting."
"Do you know Lu Bei?"
"Lu Bei? The Eighth General of the Luo Yun Sect? A Nascent Soul Realm expert who could kill a Divine Transformation Realm demon general? This person is too famous. How could I not know him?! "
"Lu Bei hasn't arrived yet. This Cloud General is probably waiting for him. Rumor has it that this person entered the Dragon Pool ten years ago and broke through to the Divine Transformation Realm. Until now, he has yet to come out of seclusion. He once said that he would need ten years to attain the Divine Transformation Realm … I'm afraid that Lu Daochen won't start the battle before he comes out of seclusion."
"What?! Breaking through to the Divine Transformation Realm?! How can ten years be enough?! This Lu Bei will never be able to attain the Divine Transformation Realm! It's a small matter that he can't attain the Divine Transformation Realm. It's really a waste of time for us to wait for him here! "
"Shh! Lower your voice! Even if that Lu Bei hasn't reached the Divine Transformation Realm, he is still not someone that we Nascent Soul Realm cultivators can afford to offend … Since Concubine Zi of the Spirit King Palace and Crown Prince Qu Shun of the Demon World are not dissatisfied with Lu Daochen's decision, we can't have any objections … Let's just wait … "
In the venue, many people were whispering to each other. However, in the end, they could only wait helplessly.
On the seats of the Cleansing Flame, Wang Xiao harrumphed impatiently. He, a dignified Late Divine Transformation Realm demon general, was actually waiting here for Lu Bei. This person … is really arrogant!
"Deliberately mystifying things! He's just a Nascent Soul Realm ant. How dare he make us Divine Transformation Realm cultivators wait here? He really doesn't know what's good for him! "
"General Wang, please calm down … Since we have set up a battle in the Luo Yun Arena, we have to give Lu Daochen some face …" A silver-armored demon general beside him advised.
"Some face …" Wang Xiao sneered.
"If this Lu Daochen doesn't have the support of the Spirit King Palace, there's no need for me to give him any face! As for this Lu Bei, he was audacious enough to kill General Li Ban and General Jin Qun. There's no need for me to give him any face at all! Moreover, I'm a dignified demon general from the Upper Realm. Although my cultivation is not as good as Qu Shun's, my status is incomparable to this person … This person actually dared to order me to get the first place in this battle. How hateful! Of course, I want to get the first place, but it's not because of his order! "
Wang Xiao was very angry. From the moment he arrived at the Land of Slumber, the Realm Gate had collapsed and his demon body was destroyed.
It wasn't easy for him to reconstruct his demon body, but he still had to suffer the cold eyes of this Demon Crown Prince.
Demon Crown Prince? What a great reputation! He's just a little demon from the Lower Realm. What's there to be proud of?!
As for that Lu Bei, I don't know what kind of tricks he used to harm General Li Ban and the others.
"General! For the sake of the Realm Map, please bear with it for the time being! "The silver-armored demon general advised again.
"Bear with it? Good! I'll bear with it! "
Wang Xiao's cold and sharp eyes swept across the seats of the Cleansing Flame to the seats of the Luo Yun Arena. His eyes landed on a purple-clothed girl with a childish face and big breasts. He pointed at her and immediately sneered.
"Zhu Qin! Is that girl Lu Bei's woman … Lu Wan 'er?! "Wang Xiao's eyes suddenly turned cold. (To be continued.)
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