"Alright, my body is weak, and I don't have much time left. Quickly awaken the tomb keepers and order them to kill the three demonic beasts. Once they succeed, we won't have to fear the humans anymore!"
The High Priestess said weakly, not saying anything else.
The ritual earlier had consumed too much of his energy.
"May I know where the tomb keepers are?" the Sky Fall Demon Emperor asked.
"They are sleeping at the end of the river. As long as you summon them, you'll be able to awaken them and make them obey your orders," the High Priest replied.
The Sky Fall Demon Emperor took the token with a grim look in his eyes. "Then I'll go and awaken them now …"
"The tomb keepers obey the orders of the summoning order, not us. Thus … it's almost impossible for them to be as obedient as the subordinates. What I mean is very simple. Try to summon only one tomb keeper at a time. Otherwise … if you can't control them, it won't be good for the trolls!"
The High Priest instructed.
"You mean to say that the tomb keepers aren't friendly to us either?"
"In the eyes of the Immortals, we're no different from ants … Take you for example. Do you care whether it's a catfish or a grass carp?" the High Priest asked.
The Sky Fall Demon Emperor fell silent.
He wouldn't care if a hundred guards or a hundred thousand of his subjects died, let alone a True Immortal.
"Go!"
Without another word, the High Priestess slowly closed her eyes, and her body flickered as she entered the bronze coffin once more. The four pallbearers closed the lid of the coffin, and with a slight sway, they vanished from the hall. It wasn't long before they vanished without a trace.
"May I know how long the High Priest has been alive?"
The Commander asked after a moment of silence.
"He's the oldest figure in the Giant Demon Tribe. He's even older than Patriarch Qiongyuan. Every time we awaken him, we have to pay a huge price … and before long, he'll fall asleep again! It's safe to say that he's no different from a half-dead man. His lifespan is meaningless to him! "
The Sky Fall Demon Emperor said.
Even Zhang Xuan could not say for sure whether the other party was still alive or not. If the other party was still alive, he would not be able to live as he pleased. If the other party was dead, as long as there was enough blood, he would be able to regain consciousness …
"If it were me, I would rather die in battle than do such a thing …" The Commander's eyes gleamed.
That's right, calculating his lifespan was indeed meaningless. Living like this was no different from dying. He would rather live a vigorous life. He would fight when he needed to fight, drink when he needed to drink, ride the fiercest horse, and sleep with the most beautiful woman.
"He practices a kind of art known as the Art of Withered Death. Once he enters the coffin, he won't expend the slightest bit of energy, just like a dead tree. However, if he wishes to come back to life, he will require the nourishment of fresh blood … This kind of secret art is extremely cruel, and it is extremely difficult to master it! He did all this for the sake of the Demon Race … "
The Sky Fall Demon Emperor sighed and decided not to dwell on this topic. He waved his hand and said, "Let's go and summon the tomb keeper. If I don't kill those three Demonic Beasts as soon as possible, I won't be able to eat or sleep in peace! "
"Alright …"
The commander did not say anything else. The two of them left the Demon Palace silently.
The origin of the Lingyuan River was near the Demon Imperial City. In other words, they were currently at the upper reaches of the river. Even though there was no river, there were still embankments around the river.
They tore through space and advanced along the river bank. Ten minutes later, they stopped.
There was no trace of the river at this point.
"This is it!"
The Sky Fall Demon Emperor looked around to confirm their location before exhaling deeply. With a flick of his finger, he sent a powerful surge of energy upward.
Weng!
Upon receiving this surge of energy, the Summoning Token immediately released a crisp buzz. Soundwaves slowly spread into the surroundings.
Hong long long!
Countless amounts of spiritual energy converged towards the summoning token, surging within the embankment like a tidal wave. The range of the sound wave grew larger and wider, and the ground began to shake. A moment later, cracks appeared on the ground.
"Your Majesty!"
The Commander pointed forward. The Sky Fall Demon Emperor looked over and saw many coffins rising from the ground, reminiscent of boats floating on the surface of the river.
"It's hidden in another dimension, and the Summoning Token is the key to opening it!"
The Sky Fall Demon Emperor said with a grim expression.
These coffins appeared to have emerged from the cracks in the ground, but in truth, they had nothing to do with the ground at all. As part of the Spirit Abyss, despite its remote location, there were still many people who came here and tried to excavate it, but unfortunately, nothing was found.
Clearly, these coffins were not hidden in the Lingyuan River but in another dimension.
It was just that the dimension was too well-hidden. Even the Sky Fall Demon Emperor was unable to see anything. In fact, he could not find any trace of the other party at all.
This was the means of a True Immortal!
Hu!
The coffins came to a stop. It was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.
There were a total of eighteen coffins, and one of them was already open. If the High Priest was not mistaken, it should be where Patriarch Qiongyuan was.
As for the other seventeen coffins, they were not made of bronze or stone. It was hard to tell what they were made of, but they were unusually sturdy. They floated in the air like floating mountains. Even if the Lingyuan River appeared, it would not be able to move them in the slightest.
"Even if these coffins aren't Immortal artifacts, they're at least Half-Immortal artifacts …" the Commander was shocked.
"They're Quasi-Immortal artifacts …" the Sky Fall Demon Emperor said.
"Quasi-Immortal artifacts?" the Commander was stunned.
"Above perfected Spiritual Artifacts and below Immortal Artifacts, they are divided into Demi-Immortal Artifacts and Quasi-Immortal Artifacts. Demi-Immortal Artifacts refer to the fact that they possess some of the attributes of Immortal Artifacts, but they are far inferior to real Immortal Artifacts. Quasi-Immortal artifacts are Immortal artifacts, but they have not been nourished by Immortal Qi, "the Sky Fall Demon Emperor explained.
The Sky Fall Demon Emperor explained, "Once it has this kind of power, it will immediately transform into a true True Immortal treasure!"
The Commander understood.
Quasi-Immortal artifacts were not Immortal artifacts, but they were far superior to Perfect Spirit artifacts. Quasi-Immortal artifacts were Immortal artifacts that had not been nourished by Immortal Qi, and they were considered Immortal artifacts.
"They must have been forged in the Lingyuan River Realm. Because they have not entered the Celestial World, it seems a little weak …"
As they spoke, the two of them walked up to the coffins. The Commander touched one of the coffins with his finger, and he immediately felt a crushing force that numbed his entire body.
"Don't move!"
The Sky Fall Demon Emperor berated before flicking his finger. The Summoning Token floated to the side of the coffin and shook lightly. "The Demon Emperor of the Lingyuan River Demon Tribe, Sky Fall, respectfully invites True Immortal to awaken!"
Boom!
The coffin shook violently, and the lid opened. Following that, a frail-looking scholar floated out of the coffin. He was dressed in white, and he held a folding fan in his hand. He had delicate features, and he did not look too old. At most, he looked to be in his thirties.
Hu!
The scholar slowly opened his eyes, and they shone brightly. "Has the Immortal Passageway reopened?"
"No, but it should be soon. The True Immortal has given me a token to wake you all up and deal with those who have violated the rules!"
The Sky Fall Demon Emperor and the Commander bowed in unison.
"No?" The scholar ignored the Commander's words and shook his head in disappointment. He took a deep breath and coughed repeatedly. "As expected, it's still a filthy aura. How nauseating!"
After saying those words, he opened his folding fan and fanned himself a few times. Only then did his complexion improve a little. With a hint of pride, he said, "You want me to kill someone for you? That's not impossible, but the prerequisite is that I need treasures that can help me. If you can take them out, then it's settled. If you can't take them out, then forget about it! Even if you have the Summoning Token, you can't order me around! "
"Y-yes!"
The Sky Fall Demon Emperor said as he waved his hand, and a pile of treasures appeared. "May I know if True Immortal senior is interested in these treasures?"
The pile of treasures was similar to the ones he had obtained from the Lingyuan River.
"They're all good stuff, but it's a pity that they've been here for too long and have been contaminated. I can't refine them even if I want to …"
The scholar shook his head in disdain. He placed his hands behind his head and leaned his thighs against the coffin. With a satisfied look on his face, he said, "If that's all there is to it, forget it. I'd rather rest!"
The Sky Fall Demon Emperor said with a frown.
These were already the best treasures that he could take out. Even as an Emperor, he was at a loss for what to do.
"Milord, as you know, the Lingyuan Realm isn't the Celestial World, so there's a limit to the treasures here. If you aren't satisfied, you can tell me the name of the treasure you have, and I'll look for it!"
The Skyfall Demon Emperor took a deep breath and said.
It was fortunate that he had listened to the High Priest's advice and not awakened all seventeen tomb keepers. Otherwise, he would have been in deep trouble if the other party came looking for him.
"There's no need to look for it. I think that the seal on you is pretty good. I'll help you kill the person you want to kill, and you just have to give me the seal …"
With a light chuckle, the scholar pointed his finger over.
"Seal?"
The Sky Fall Demon Emperor was stunned for a moment before his face paled. The seal in his hand flew out uncontrollably.
The Demon Emperor Seal!
"This is the symbol of the Demon Emperor, so I can't give it away. If Milord wants an Immortal-tier artifact, I can look for it in my clan. Even though this isn't the Celestial World, I can still find a few Immortal-tier artifacts …"
"Do you think that I've never seen an Immortal-tier artifact before?"
The scholar sneered. "If this coffin were in the Celestial World, it would definitely be an Immortal-tier artifact! You should be grateful that I'm interested in your seal. Are you unwilling to give it to me? If you don't want to give it to me, just don't disturb my sleep! "
The scholar could not be bothered to waste his breath on this matter. He lay down on the coffin once more and closed the lid.
"Please wait!"
The Sky Fall Demon Emperor said with gritted teeth. He took a deep breath and said, "Milord, as long as you can kill the person I'm talking about, I don't mind giving this seal to you …"
Even if the Demon Emperor Seal was gone, he still had the Demon Emperor Sword. Both of these were the tokens of the Demon Emperor.
As long as he could kill the Three Beasts, the threat to the Titan Demons would be resolved. Even if he lost the Demon Emperor Seal, he could still find a way to forge another one.
"That's more like it!"
Smiling, the scholar made a grasping motion, and the Devil Emperor Seal flew into his hand, where it floated quietly in the air. Clearly, the Devil Emperor was no longer in control of himself.
"Alright, where is the person you want to kill?"
The scholar asked with a satisfied look on his face. He rose to his feet, and with a flick of his sleeves, he looked like a javelin that would pierce through the air at any moment.
"This …" the Sky Fall Demon Emperor hurriedly said, "The person I want you to kill is very powerful. Even a True Immortal might not be a match for him …"
Before he could finish his words, the scholar sneered and said, "I think you're scared of him. The Spirit Abyss Realm and the Dry Origin Continent are sealed by the laws of the Great Dao, and no one can break through them and become a True Immortal. Besides, so what if one becomes a True Immortal? The difference between a True Immortal here and a True Immortal in the Celestial World is like the difference between heaven and earth. In my eyes, they're nothing more than trash! "
"This …"
The Sky Fall Demon Emperor hesitated despite the confidence on the scholar's face.
"Sigh, I've been asleep for so many years. Even a nobody dares to question my strength …" the scholar said with a sigh. He placed his right hand behind his back and waved his left hand.
The Sky Fall Demon Emperor and the Commander's faces warped. The Sky Fall Demon Emperor hurriedly tapped his finger, and the Demon Emperor Sword appeared before him.
Si la!
Space was sliced apart, and it extended forward. However, before it could extend too far, an invisible force crushed down on it, and the sliced space was swiftly mended back to its original state.
"…"
The two top-notch Demon Emperors shuddered. They felt as if they had been plunged into an ice cavern.
Space was like paper — it was easy to tear it apart, but difficult to mend it back together!
The Demon Emperor's sword was so powerful that there were few in the world who could withstand it. Yet, not only was the scholar able to neutralize it with a casual wave of his hand, he was even able to mend space back together … His cultivation was truly frightening!
"We can't dodge it anymore …"
Knowing that they would not be able to dodge the attack, the Sky Fall Demon Emperor used his Demon Emperor Sword as a shield to protect them.
Peng! Peng!
A powerful force struck their chests, and their faces paled. Fresh blood spurted from their mouths, and they were forced to retreat over a hundred meters before they finally recovered.
They had been defeated in a single move!
They did not stand a chance at all.
Struggling to his feet, the Sky Fall Demon Emperor flew back to his feet. "Milord, your strength is truly frightening …" The Sky Fall Demon Emperor muttered worriedly. "However …"
The scholar was able to nearly cripple them with a casual wave of his hand. He was indeed far stronger than even Old Ancestor Qiong Yuan, but the Donkey seemed to be very powerful as well!
After all, he had yet to sever that strand of hair.
"Take a look behind you before you speak to me," the scholar interjected nonchalantly.
Perplexed, the Sky Fall Demon Emperor and the Commander turned their heads around, and what they saw made their eyes narrow in astonishment.
Unknowingly, a massive ravine had appeared behind them. It was more than ten li wide and three li deep, and it extended far into the distance. It was impossible to see the end of it with a single glance. It was at least a thousand li!
"Milord … created this with a wave of his hand?"
The Demon Emperor stammered with a quivering voice.
They had thought that they had managed to fend off the other party's attack, but it turned out that the other party had left less than a tenth of it on them. The majority of it was behind them!
The other party's cultivation and control over his strength … were truly frightening!
In an instant, the Sky Fall Demon Emperor and the Commander grew agitated.
They had been worried that the other party would be defeated by the Three Beasts due to his carelessness, but at this moment, they realized that they had been ignorant!
"The two of you know nothing about strength!"
The scholar placed his hands behind his back and said nonchalantly, "Alright, you just need to tell me where you want me to kill her and what her name is. There's no need for you to tell me anything else!"
"We would like to trouble you to kill a human named Gu Ling 'er. Her cultivation is at 7-dan Pseudo Immortal, and she has three tamed beasts, a black donkey, a tortoise, and a parrot. She's currently in the Dry Origin City of the Human Tribe! "
The Sky Fall Demon Emperor clasped his fist and bowed respectfully.
"7-Dan Pseudo Immortal?" the scholar sneered. "Are you sure you want to kill a human like her? You only have one chance. Once you confirm it, I won't return the seal to you anymore … "
He was an Immortal, and yet, he had only killed a 7-dan Pseudo Immortal. How embarrassing would that be?
Sigh, the Sky Fall Demon Tribe was doomed!
"I'm certain. Actually, there's nothing to fear from that young lady. The main problem is that her three tamed beasts are unfathomable!"
The Demon Emperor reminded.
"I got it!"
The scholar waved his hands and said, "Wait here for a moment. I'll be right back!"
After saying those words, the scholar flicked his finger, and a pot of water appeared before the duo. "The tea isn't cold. I'll be right back!"
Sou!
Right after saying those words, the figure vanished from sight.
"This …"
Seeing how the Immortal had vanished without a trace, the Demon Emperor and the Commander heaved a sigh of relief. They poured out the water and brewed a cup of tea.
This time … the three tamed beasts and Gu Ling 'er should be dead!
…
With a slight ripple in the air, the scholar appeared right before Dusk City.
"The defenses of the city aren't too bad. It's a pity that the main body of the Sealing Stone isn't here!"
The scholar said with a smile as he walked forward step by step. Surprisingly, not a single one of the countless soldiers and patrolling soldiers saw him. It was as if he wasn't in this space at all.
Hu!
He passed through the powerful formations of Dusk City without causing the slightest ripple. In fact, even the hall master of the Sealing Hall didn't notice his presence.
"That person's cultivation isn't too bad. To think that he would be able to condense his Immortal Bone in such a place. Not bad, not bad!"
The scholar's eyes fell on an elder, and he chuckled.
It was none other than the head of the Elder Council, Gu Yunqiu!
He was less than a hundred meters away from the other party, but the latter didn't notice him at all, as if he couldn't see him at all.
"Since he didn't pay, forget it. I'll go and kill that Gu Ling 'er whom he spoke of first …"
With another jolt, the scholar had already left Dusk City and appeared above Dry Origin City.
Sweeping his Spiritual Perception across the area, he soon found Gu Ling 'er's location.
"There's something strange about that young lady …" the scholar frowned. "She's actually … an Innate Immortal Bone? Could it be that … she was born in the Celestial World? "
Logically speaking, cultivators who had reached Pseudo Immortal realm shouldn't be able to achieve a breakthrough to True Immortal without the Ki of Immortal. However … there were some formidable cultivators who had sufficient resources to temper their Immortal Bones.
Once they succeeded and obtained the Ki of Immortal, they would be able to achieve a breakthrough!
As such, those who had successfully tempered their Immortal Bones were known as Quasi True Immortals. There was a huge gap between them and Pseudo True Immortals.
The Sky Fall Demon Emperor was one such cultivator, and so was the elder whom he had seen earlier. Who could have thought that the young lady named Gu Ling 'er would be one as well!
But her cultivation hadn't reached Pseudo Immortal realm yet. In other words … it wasn't an acquired Ki of Immortal but an Innate Immortal!
If that was the case, there was only a single possibility …
She was born in the Immortal World, and she had been nourished by the Ki of Immortal from a young age. In other words … she was an Immortal!
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