The Flaming Prison Imperial Court's Contest for a Spouse was in full swing. Cultivators from various races in the Devil Realm had all rushed over. Those who had strength came because they had received invitations. As for those rogue cultivators who did not receive invitations but were strong enough, they also came because they were attracted by the name.
They naturally wanted to try their luck. Although they didn't know the details of the contest, if they could stand out and become the prince consort of the Flaming Prison Imperial Court, it would be an extremely great thing. Even if they couldn't win, they would have achieved their goal if they could attract the attention of those large factions.
Because there were so many people coming to the Contest for a Spouse, the Flaming Prison Imperial Court had divided them into two groups. Cultivators with invitations could directly enter the semi-finals. Those without invitations had to participate in the preliminaries.
At this moment, Yi Tian was holding the invitation from the Flaming Prison Imperial Uncle, Yan Lei. He entered the semi-finals through a special passage. At the same time, he saw that at least six or seven Devil Realm cultivators had been waiting for a long time.
These people were cultivators from the Seven Devil Races. Even the Flaming Prison Devil Race had an early-stage Spirit Severing cultivator. He guessed that this person must be a member of one of the princes' forces. As for the popular champion Dugu Canglang of the Sky Devil Race, he seemed to have arrived a long time ago. His two bodyguards had also entered.
Half of the people present were cultivators from the Sky Devil Race. Naturally, the other cultivators were a little wary. Moreover, after knowing Dugu Canglang's true identity, most of the cultivators stayed far away, afraid that they would be targeted.
However, Yi Tian didn't have such concerns. In order to avoid contact with him, he found an empty spot and waited quietly.
His actions naturally didn't attract any attention. However, he was wearing an aura concealing cloak. He clearly didn't want to reveal his identity.
All of the other devilish cultivators were used to this, but they had met Dugu Canglang once before, so they were rather surprised to see him again.
However, he quickly concealed his surprise and returned to normal. Then, he slowly walked forward until he was ten meters away from Dugu Canglang. Then, he lowered his head and sent a telepathic message, "I didn't expect you to be here for this joust for a spouse as well. I am Dugu Canglang of the Sky Demon Clan.
After hearing Dugu Canglang's voice transmission, Yi Tian slowly turned around and sized him up. He could faintly see a Spirit Sealing Seed in the middle of his brows. Needless to say, Great Skyfiend Dugu Jimo must have left a mark on his body.
To put it bluntly, if Dugu Canglang's life was in any danger, the imprint would definitely be activated. Even if he was destroyed on the spot, the imprint could still record the opponent's situation. With his current plan, he did not want to reveal his identity. If he acted rashly, he would definitely not be able to escape being tracked down by Dugu Jimo.
With that thought, Yi Tian flatly replied telepathically, "I'm Yi Er, a guest of the Itinerant Cultivator Alliance. It's truly an honor for a nobody like me to be remembered by the Sky Fiend Clan's young matriarch."
His real name was simply too resounding. If he were to say it out loud in the Devil Realm, everyone would know about it. After all, the number one person on the wanted list had already spread through the entire Devil Realm several hundred years ago.
Thus, when Yan Lei gave him the invitation, he also exchanged it for a title. However, in Yi Tian's eyes, it was barely satisfactory. However, since he was here, he might as well go with the flow. Thus, he could only use the title of 'Yi Er' to introduce himself.
On the other hand, Dugu Canglang revealed a confused expression. Then, he asked again, "In my memory, I don't think there has ever been someone with your cultivation in the Itinerant Cultivator Alliance."
"That's because you're ignorant." Yi Tian did not give him any face. "I've also never heard of the person who competed in the last trade fair in the Devil Realm. Thus, this matter has caused many hidden experts to reveal themselves. I wonder what the Infernal Prison Imperial Court is planning. "
Although he was well aware of Yan Lei's purpose, and Dugu Canglang in front of him could probably guess it as well. However, he only mentioned it in such a way to avoid arousing suspicion. As expected, Dugu Canglang smiled calmly and transmitted his voice. "Would you believe me if I said that the Infernal Prison Imperial Court's' Spouse Contest 'this time was set up specifically to deal with me?"
Yi Tian raised his head and sized him up before indifferently replying, "Fellow Daoist Dugu seems to think too highly of himself. I don't think this matter is that simple."
"Oh. Brother Yi, why do you say that? "Dugu Canglang's expression changed slightly as he hurriedly asked.
"I heard that after this' Spouse Contest ', they will also confirm the quota to go to the Abyss of the Devil Realm." Yi Tian said slowly, "It seems that the top 15 are qualified to be nominated."
"Yes, the top 30 are qualified to enter the Abyss of the Devil Realm." Dugu Canglang corrected, "I just heard about this not long ago. It's said that the Infernal Prison Imperial Uncle made this decision after getting the approval of the Demon Emperor and the sect masters of the other clans."
Yi Tian found it funny when he heard this. How was this the decision of the sect masters of the various clans? It was obvious that the Infernal Prison Demon Emperor deliberately doubled the quota in order to let Dugu Canglang and him successfully sneak in.
Thinking back to the time when he entered the Abyss of the Devil Realm, there were only two quotas from each clan. The original 15 quotas could be considered a match. However, because the quota was determined in the Infernal Prison Imperial Court's' Spouse Contest ', it would also give some opportunities to those powerful rogue cultivators. This would squeeze out the original quota of the six clans of the Devil Realm. Therefore, the Infernal Prison Demon Emperor's proposal this time was naturally approved by the sect masters of the other clans.
By doubling the quota, although the six clans could not get all the additional quotas, they could still guarantee their original positions. Now that the rise of the Rogue Cultivator Alliance was unstoppable, the rogue cultivators hidden all over the Devil Realm would slowly surface.
After this' Spouse Contest 'was reported, the Rogue Cultivator Alliance had received no less than five invitations. This didn't include those who didn't have invitations.
Judging from the fact that the Flaming Prison Devil Emperor had doubled the number of participants this time, it was also because he wanted to appease the Rogue Cultivator Alliance. However, only he himself knew what he was planning behind the scenes.
After listening to the voice transmission, Yi Tian didn't seem to be surprised at all. He only said in a calm tone, "That's good. We can reduce the number of people we have to fight for a spouse."
Hearing this, Dugu Canglang's anxious expression slowly eased. In his view, these cultivators didn't come to marry the Infernal Prison Demon Emperor's Chu Yanfei. Their true goal was to get the quota to the Abyss of the Devil Realm.
That was why he was especially concerned about the competitors who could threaten him. For example, although it wasn't the first time they met 'Yi Er', Dugu Canglang still felt a lingering fear from the latter's aura when they last met outside the city. That was why he came to sound him out before the contest began. Dugu Canglang's lips curled into a smile after hearing this, as if believing that a potential danger had been averted. "If that's the case, Brother Yi, we don't have any conflicts of interest. I believe there's no need for us to be overly entangled in the Infernal Prison's sea of flames."
"That's true. Our goals are different, so there's naturally no need for us to meet on the battlefield," Yi Tian replied slowly. "That said, I won't easily let go of the things I need. I believe you know what I mean, Daoist Dugu. Even if you don't, I'm sure your two bodyguards would have some qualms when the time comes. "
Dugu Canglang's expression darkened at the mention of his two bodyguards. Since 'Yi Er' had already said so, it meant that he didn't fear the Sky Demon cultivators at all. At this point, Dugu Canglang was also secretly concerned about them. After exchanging some pleasantries, he turned and returned to his original position.
After returning, Dugu Canglang and the two Sky Demon Severed Soul cultivators lowered their heads and conversed telepathically. Then, the three of them glanced at Yi Tian as if they were sizing him up.
Yi Tian didn't take them to heart at all. He found an empty spot and sat down to wait.
Soon, cultivators from various races entered the hall one after another. These people had all skipped the preliminaries and entered directly with their invitations. Among them, Yi Tian discovered that there were eight younger cultivators from the Ice Demon Clan and the Dark Night Demon Clan. These people should be experts from their respective races. They had also submitted their invitations to participate in this competition, and their goal was to become the prince consort.
Most of them were at the early-stage and mid-stage Severed Soul Stage, with only one mid-stage Severed Soul Stage cultivator from the Ice Demon Clan among them.
After these eight people arrived, Dugu Canglang clearly couldn't sit still. Dugu Canglang didn't feel any real threat from Dugu Canglang. After all, Dugu Canglang was certain that Dugu Canglang was only representing the Rogue Cultivator Alliance to enter the Abyss of the Demon Realm. He definitely didn't really want to marry Crown Princess Yan Fei.
Although Dugu Canglang was rather apprehensive about Dugu Canglang's strength, he didn't really want to face him.
However, these Ice Demon Clan and Dark Night Demon Clan cultivators were different. The combined strength of these two races could only be ranked in the middle of the seven races of the Demon Realm. But if they joined forces, they would naturally pose an unknown threat to the Sky Demon Clan. Moreover, these two races were the ones who truly wanted to compete for the prince consort position. Thus, Dugu Canglang treated them with utmost caution.
Yi Tian saw the appearance of these younger cultivators and smiled. He had no interest in paying attention to them. He then closed his eyes and sat cross-legged to adjust his breathing.
He waited for a full six hours. During this time, many cultivators entered the hall. Although Yi Tian was adjusting his breathing, his spirit sense was always open to observe the newcomers. However, there seemed to be no trace of the one-eyed demon.
Although he knew that he would enter in an inconspicuous manner, he didn't expect to see him after waiting for so long. Yi Tian didn't see Dugu Canglang even after the main door of the hall creaked.
Just as he was puzzled, he suddenly saw a Prison of Flame Demon Clan cultivator slowly walk in from the side of the hall and join the candidates. This person's spirit pressure wasn't strong. It was just that the attribute of his cultivation method was slightly different from ordinary Prison of Flame Demon Clan cultivators.
Even with his cultivation, he had to carefully examine him to find clues. The other Severed Soul Stage cultivators shouldn't be able to find any problems with him.
Dugu Canglang's identity was too sensitive. Moreover, his original body was a sample of the one-eyed demon cultivator, so he was different from ordinary people.
If he stood in the hall, he didn't need to speak. He would be recognized by the huge eye on his face. Yi Tian was still wondering how Dugu Canglang would appear in this meeting. Now it seemed that the Prison of Flame Demon Emperor had found him an identity as a member of his clan.
In fact, there were a few Prison of Flame Demon Clan cultivators in the hall. However, they were very unfamiliar with this cultivator who came in last. But since he was from the same clan, it was easy to deal with him. A few of them quietly walked up and tried to communicate with him in private.
Unfortunately, with Dugu Canglang's identity, he naturally didn't care. After a few perfunctory words, he walked away alone. In the end, his gaze swept across the hall and finally stopped on Yi Tian.
At the same time, Yi Tian also opened his eyes and looked at him. The moment their eyes met, they understood the meaning in each other's eyes. Then, they withdrew their gazes and didn't have any intention of continuing to communicate with each other.
Dugu Canglang, on the other hand, kept looking at the newcomer. After his divine sense swept back and forth in the hall a few times, he seemed to be looking for someone. After ten breaths, he finally confirmed that there was no mistake and sighed softly. Obviously, he didn't find the other two people he met at the trade fair.
If they met too many strong opponents this time, it would definitely not be a good thing for the Prison of Flame Demon Clan. Moreover, he would have to deal with them personally. He would strive to get rid of all the cultivators who were a threat to him before entering the Prison of Flame Sea.
The total number of people who were shortlisted was less than a hundred. Among these people, nearly a third of them would get a place to enter the Abyss of the Demon Realm. Those who were well-informed naturally began to plan for the future. Although the elimination rate wasn't low, there were still many chances because the number of places was doubled this time.
After a short while, there was some movement on one side of the hall. A group of cultivators in palace clothes appeared. Behind them was the Prison of Flame Demon Emperor's uncle, Yan Lei, and the Crown Princess, Yan Fei.
After entering and waiting for the two to take their seats, the Prison of Flame Demon Emperor's uncle, Yan Lei, quickly scanned the people below with his divine sense. Yi Tian found that Yan Lei's divine sense deliberately paused on him and Dugu Canglang for a moment. Although it was very short, it didn't escape his notice.
As for Yan Fei, her gaze swept over him from time to time. It seemed that the other contestants didn't catch her eye.
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