The Demon Emperor Palace.
After being repaired by countless trolls, the main hall had been restored to its original state. The dignified Sky Fall Demon Emperor looked at the secret report in his hand with a dark expression on his face.
"Han Ling might only be a Commander, but he's no weaker than the Purple Wing Demon King. How could he have been defeated so easily? And all of them were wiped out? "
He clenched his fists tightly, still in disbelief.
As spies of the trolls, they had left their Soul Jade Amulets in the Demon Emperor City. Not long after Old Tortoise and Donkey made their move, they knew about it.
Eighteen well-hidden spies had been uprooted in an instant, and they hadn't even caused a ripple in the slightest … Even though he was mentally prepared, he still felt his heart ache.
"According to the last image Butcher sent, they were killed by the three Demonic Beasts," the Demon Emperor explained.
The commander of the Demon Royal Guards explained, "They rushed ahead of us, found Gu Ling 'er, and returned to her side …"
"There's nothing we can do about it …"
Narrowing his eyes, the Sky Fall Demon Emperor paced back and forth in the hall.
He had personally experienced the strength of the three Demonic Beasts. He had used the Demon Emperor Sword, the Demon Emperor Seal, and even borrowed the strength of his subordinates, but he had still been unable to break through their defenses. Even if the three Demonic Beasts had used their full strength and were injured, they were still not something he could deal with!
With such strength, it was only natural that Han Ling and the others would not be able to stop them. It was only natural that they would be killed.
He was still too late!
Knowing that the Sky Fall Demon Emperor was analyzing the current situation, the Demon Emperor did not say anything. He stood quietly on the spot. After an unknown period of time, the Sky Fall Demon Emperor took a deep breath and said with determination in his eyes, "Awaken the High Priestess!"
"Your Majesty, are you ready?" The Demon Emperor Guard's expression turned grim.
"There's no time to prepare!"
The Sky Fall Demon Emperor narrowed his eyes. "Gu Ling 'er might be young, but she's a true war hawk. Over the years, countless people have died at her hands! Now that she's involved with the three invincible Demonic Beasts, even Patriarch Qiong Yuan is no match for them. Once they counterattack, how are we supposed to stop them? If this drags on, the demons will be wiped out! "
"This …" The Demon Emperor Guard was at a loss for words.
That Gu Ling'er dared to charge into the Devil Palace alone to cause trouble. Her audacity was evident.
If such a person were to ally with the Three Beasts, or perhaps … become her pet, then the trolls would indeed face a calamity of destruction!
"The only thing we can do now is to strike first and gain the upper hand … Open the Immortal and Mortal Passageway and let the True Immortals truly descend!" The Demon Emperor said.
"This …" The commander was silent for a moment before he said in a hoarse voice, "Your Majesty, you have to think about the consequences of doing this. The Spirit Abyss Realm may cease to exist, and the Giant Devil Tribe will be shackled for generations to come, never to rise again …"
"I know, but compared to being destroyed, as long as I'm alive, there's hope … Once I die, there's really nothing left!"
Sky Fall Demon Emperor shook his head.
"Alright!" Knowing that Zhang Xuan had already made up his mind, there was no point in trying to dissuade him. Shaking his head, he turned around and left. Not long after, a huge coffin was carried in by four giant demons.
It was made of bronze and had an ancient feel to it. It was engraved with inscriptions, making one feel dizzy just by looking at it.
There was a huge word inscribed on the lid of the coffin, which seemed to be a massive seal that sealed all spiritual energy within the coffin.
The coffin was placed at the center of the hall, and one of the pallbearers stepped forward expressionlessly. He did not bow or clasp his fist. Instead, he looked down at the Demon Emperor and asked, "Your Majesty, you wish to invite the High Priest?"
"Yes!"
In the face of the other party's rudeness, not only was the Demon Emperor not angered, he even replied respectfully.
"Offer your Demon Emperor Blood!"
The pallbearers said calmly.
Without saying a word, the Demon Emperor whipped out a dagger and slit his finger. Crimson blood flowed out from his finger, forming a thin line that flew straight toward the bronze coffin.
The blood landed on the inscriptions on the surface, and in an instant, the entire coffin released a dazzling light that caused the palace to tremble slightly.
The blood flowed along the inscriptions, and the more blood flowed out, the stronger the pressure became. Even the Demon Emperor Guard, who was at pinnacle Pseudo Immortal realm, found himself unable to withstand the pressure, and he was forced to retreat.
After infusing a large amount of blood into the coffin, the Demon Emperor's face turned pale due to the excessive blood loss. Only then did the bronze coffin rise into the air.
With a flick of his finger, the pallbearers stopped the extraction of blood. Then, they stood around the coffin and clasped their fist. "Respectfully inviting the High Priest!"
The Demon Emperor walked up to the coffin and bowed deeply. "The seventh Demon Emperor of the Demon Race, Sky Fall, nourished by the blood of the Demon Emperor, summons the High Priest!"
Boom!
As he spoke, the bronze inscriptions on the surface of the coffin glowed brightly once more. In the next moment, the lid of the coffin rumbled as it slowly opened.
The Demon Emperor was so shocked that he could not speak.
While he knew that the High Priest had to be awakened, this was his first time seeing it with his own eyes.
Just the fact that the Demon Emperor had nourished the coffin with his own blood meant that it was impossible to replicate.
Raising his gaze, he saw a withered corpse wielding a scepter slowly flying out from the coffin. It was dressed in blood-red robes, and its hands were shriveled up, as if only bones were left. Its eyes were pitch-black, devoid of any muscles.
From afar, it looked no different from a skeleton.
This was … the High Priest?
While the Demon Emperor was still in shock, Sky Fall's voice sounded. "Let them in!"
"Yes!" The Demon Emperor did not dare to waste his breath. He quickly rushed out of the room, and a moment later, more than a hundred youths of the Demon Race walked into the hall. They looked to be around thirteen to fourteen years old, and they were brimming with youthful vigor. It was a stark contrast to the deathly stillness of the High Priest.
"Are you willing to die for your race? Are you willing to sacrifice yourself for the Demon Emperor? "the Demon Emperor asked with a sharp gaze.
"We will never regret sacrificing ourselves for the Demon Emperor!" The youths clasped their fists together, and their eyes were filled with determination.
"Sigh!"
The Demon Emperor sighed deeply.
These youths were the men of sacrifice that the Demon Emperor had nurtured in secret. From the moment they were born, they had been instilled with the belief that they would live and die for the Demon Emperor. As long as the order was given, they would rush to their deaths without the slightest hesitation.
On the surface, they looked like ordinary people, but in truth, they had already lost their own thoughts. They were nothing more than tools!
"Make your move!"
The Demon Emperor ordered with a wave of his hand.
The youths immediately stepped forward, surrounding the coffin and the High Priest.
The High Priest slowly raised his scepter and tapped it lightly on the ground. A halo of light immediately spread out from his feet, and the youths who were enveloped by the halo of light began spurting blood. It was as if there was some kind of unique connection between them and the High Priest.
As more and more blood was absorbed, the High Priest's shriveled body gradually turned ruddy. On the other hand, the youths who had lost their blood began to age at a discernible pace. Following which, they turned into shriveled corpses and collapsed to the ground.
The High Priest was absorbing the blood essence and life force of the youths to extend his life!
Fearsome!
Peng peng peng peng!
The sound of people falling to the ground was endless. In less than ten minutes, the number of dead youths was no less than a hundred.
Despite knowing that death was inevitable if they took a step forward, they did not hesitate at all. It was as if only by dying would they be able to serve the Demon Emperor better.
After a hundred and fifty deaths, the halo of light finally came to a stop. The High Priest's body was brimming with muscles, and his withered yellow hair had turned black. His hollow eyes had regained their luster, and they shone like stars in the night sky.
If the High Priest had been a shriveled corpse previously, he had now turned into a young man in his twenties. His life force was vigorous, and he was powerful beyond compare.
"Your Majesty, may I know why you have awakened me?"
The High Priest slowly opened his eyes, and in an instant, he felt a powerful pressure crushing down on him. The Commander's face reddened, and he retreated several steps in shock.
He was a 9-dan Pseudo Immortal, but even he was unable to withstand the High Priest's pressure. Could it be that … the High Priest's strength had already surpassed that and reached the Heavenly True Immortal realm?
"Our Titan Demon Tribe has already fallen into a perilous situation. I hope that the High Priest can invite a Heavenly True Immortal to fight for us …"
The Demon Emperor bowed deeply to the High Priest.
"A perilous situation? What's going on? " The High Priest frowned. He was just about to ask about it when he suddenly paused and said, "Forget it, I'll take a look myself!"
After saying those words, the High Priest raised his hand.
The Commander's body shuddered as he felt his soul flying uncontrollably toward the High Priest. Some of the memories in his mind were seeping into the High Priest's mind.
"Reading one's memories without causing any damage?" The Commander narrowed his eyes in shock.
Demonic arts had the means to search one's soul and read one's memories, but it could easily inflict damage to one's mind. In the best case scenario, one would become an idiot, and in the worst case scenario, one would die on the spot.
It was for this reason that everyone trembled in fear when they heard the words' Soul Search ', not daring to agree to it.
It was clear that the High Priest was trying to search his soul, but he did not feel anything at all. It was truly frightening!
"The High Priest only has many means, but his true strength isn't too far from yours …"
Noticing the Commander's shock, the Demon Emperor sent a telepathic message over.
The Commander nodded.
It seemed like the High Priest's cultivation had not exceeded 9-dan Pseudo Immortal realm. It was just that he was well-versed in all kinds of secret arts, which made it difficult for the Commander to guard against him.
"There's actually such a formidable expert? Where did he come from? "
After reading the Commander's memories, the High Priest frowned in disbelief.
"I haven't found anything yet, but he seems to have appeared out of nowhere. He killed the five Demon Kings and wreaked havoc in the royal palace. I used my full strength, but I was unable to harm him at all!" Emperor Skyfall explained.
The High Priest nodded. "You've done well to awaken me. Indeed, the demons are at their most dangerous moment. How about this? Prepare the sacrificial items. I'm going to perform the ritual. I'll report this matter to the immortals and let them decide!"
"The treasures have already been prepared …" Emperor Skyfall heaved a sigh of relief. He waved his hand, and a huge pile of treasures appeared before him.
Greenleaf Jewel Wood, Purple Needle Silverflower, Lotus Fragrance Sunset Snow … There were all kinds of herbs that emanated a rich medicinal fragrance.
Soul Stabilizing Immortal Stone, Inferno Immortal Stone, Immortal Water of Origin … Ores and treasures that were rarely seen in the Forsaken Continent appeared before him as well.
With so many treasures, it was more than enough to groom ten 9-dan Pseudo Immortals!
"Not bad!" The High Priest nodded in satisfaction. "Over the years, you have obtained quite a lot of good stuff from the Lingyuan River!"
Emperor Skyfall nodded in agreement with the High Priest's words.
While there were spirit veins and spiritual energy in the Lingyuan River, it was as barren as the Dry Origin Continent. There was no other way to obtain such treasures other than through the Lingyuan River.
Grabbing the treasures in his hand, the High Priest flicked his finger, and an altar forged out of unique materials appeared at the center of the hall.
It was around ten meters in diameter, and there were unique inscriptions on its surface. As it floated in the air, it felt as if it would vanish at any moment.
The High Priest's eyes turned grim as he leaped along the altar according to a unique rhythm. Fresh blood flowed along the inscriptions, and his youthful-looking figure began to age as time passed.
In just a few minutes, it felt as if several decades had passed. His appearance had turned from that of a twenty-year-old to that of a seventy or eighty year old, and his hair was starting to turn white.
"Cast!"
With a furious bellow, the treasures that the High Priest had prepared beforehand burst into flames. A unique energy pierced through the shackles of spacetime like a needle and connected with another world.
Following which, the roof of the hall was torn apart once more, revealing a pitch-black passageway that connected to the depths of the Lingyuan River.
Hong long long!
As soon as the passageway connected, boundless spiritual energy immediately gushed into the hall. It was as if a river had appeared in the Lingyuan River, and even Pseudo Immortals would find it hard to stand against it.
"The High Priest of the Demon Race humbly requests the arrival of the True Immortal!"
Kneeling on the ground, the High Priestess called out respectfully.
"What's the matter?"
The black hole replied. It slowly gathered in the air, forming a massive human face. It was impossible to tell whether the face was male or female, but it felt inviolable.
"The humans have violated the rules of the Demon Race, and an expert who has surpassed the True Immortal realm has appeared. May the True Immortal descend and destroy them!" the High Priest said respectfully.
"I am aware of this matter. I am currently in the midst of rebuilding the Immortal Passageway, and it won't be long before I succeed," the human face replied calmly.
"This … The experts of the Demon Race have already caused a ruckus in Demon Imperial City. They even kidnapped Old Ancestor Qiongyuan, who had just made a breakthrough to the True Immortal realm. I beseech the Immortal to make a decision quickly. Otherwise, I fear that our Lingyuan River Demon Race won't be able to hold on until the Immortal Passageway opens …"
The High Priest said with gritted teeth.
"Since the Immortal Passageway is blocked, I won't be able to descend to the Immortal Passageway. Even my clone won't be able to do it. How about this? This Summoning Token can summon the tomb keepers who have been guarding the Forsaken Continent.
The human face said.
"Thank you, True Immortal!" The High Priest raised his hands in agitation.
Hu!
The black hole began to spin, and a dark-golden token appeared in the High Priest's hands.
"Alright, the day the Lingyuan River opens will be the day when the Immortal Passageway opens … You should prepare yourselves in advance!" The human face slowly vanished, and the black hole disappeared as well. If not for the lingering spiritual energy in the surroundings, the High Priest would have thought that he was dreaming.
"That's the True Immortal of the Celestial World?" the Commander exclaimed in shock.
He had a feeling that the other party would be able to kill him with a single glance if he had dared to spout nonsense earlier!
The Sky Fall Demon Emperor nodded in astonishment.
Legend had it that the High Priest was able to communicate with True Immortals. He had thought that it was just a legend, but who could have thought that it was actually true? Even as the strongest expert of the Giant Demon Tribe, this was his first time seeing such a sight.
"Hu!"
The massive face vanished, and the High Priest exhaled deeply. His appearance seemed to have aged significantly, and he looked no different from when he had first left the coffin.
The altar had lost its luster, and the treasures that he had prepared earlier had all vanished.
"High Priest, what is the tomb keeper that the True Immortal spoke of?" the Sky Fall Demon Emperor asked.
Even as an Emperor, he was unable to understand the conversation between the two.
"It all started from ten thousand years ago …" the Sky Fall Demon Emperor exhaled deeply.
Exhaling a mouthful of turbid air, the High Priest recovered and said, "At that time, the Dry Origin Continent still had spirit veins. One day, a crack appeared in heaven and earth, and a huge immortal tomb descended with many tomb keepers. In order to seal this place, the tomb keepers extracted the spirit veins of the continent!"
"The tomb keeper descended from the Dry Origin Continent too? Could it be that … they are all True Immortals? "the Sky Fall Demon Emperor asked in disbelief.
"They are all True Immortals! The Old Ancestor Qiong Yuan you speak of is actually one of the tomb keepers … It's just that he was severely injured and sealed away! "the High Priest said.
"Then … where is the tomb? Where are the tomb keepers? Why haven't I heard of them before? "the Sky Fall Demon Emperor asked in confusion.
He Mu, who had led the Demon Race for many years, had never heard of this legend before. Even the humans did not know about it.
"I don't know the exact location either. All I know is that the tomb keepers were buried with us. Without Immortal Energy, they were unable to maintain their strength. They didn't stay on the continent for long before they fell into a deep slumber … "the High Priest said.
The High Priest said, "Only this summoning token can awaken it!"
"Deep slumber?"
"True Immortals need Immortal Energy to cultivate and maintain their daily lives. It's the same as breathing for mortals. Without Immortal Energy, their lifespan will be greatly affected, and they won't be able to survive for long …" the High Priest explained.
"Then …" the Commander looked at the High Priest in confusion.
"We are also affected. For example, the lifespan of Pseudo Immortals is 1,000 years, and it's difficult to reach 2,000 years … True Immortals have lifespans of at least 10,000 years, and Pseudo Immortals of the Celestial World can easily live up to 5,000 years …" the High Priest explained.
The Commander was stunned.
The stronger one was, the longer one's lifespan would be. This was a law. However, just as the High Priest had said, even peak Pseudo Immortals could only live for 1,000 years. No one could live for 2,000 years.
They had thought that it was a law, but it turned out that it had something to do with Immortal Energy.
With Immortal Energy, everyone could live longer.
"If we suppress our True Immortal cultivation to Pseudo Immortal, will we be able to live for 1,000 years or even longer?" the Sky Fall Demon Emperor asked.
"It's possible, but the tomb keepers aren't willing to do so!"
The High Priest said. "It's just like how there's no air in the water. If an ordinary person enters the water for a long time, they'll drown. If they don't want to drown, they can just turn into a fish … But as a human, would they be willing to do that? Instead of that, it's better for them to fall into a deep slumber. When the Immortal Passageway opens, they can just find a way to return! "
"That's true …" the Sky Fall Demon Emperor nodded.
It would be better for them to fall into a deep slumber than to turn into a fish. When the time came, the Immortal Passageway would open, and Immortal Energy would descend.
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