I Slay Gods and Demons in the Deceit Night
Chapter 499 - 321: The Banquet of Longevity, Ancient Immortal’s Injunction_2

Chapter 499: Chapter 321: The Banquet of Longevity, Ancient Immortal’s Injunction_2

From the north, one can gaze upon Taixuan Divine Mountain.

This place within Residual Prison Mansion is called Extreme West Forbidden Land, spanning eight thousand miles, vast and limitless to the common folk.

Legends say that deep within, many ancient beings slumber.

Even, according to the information from the Observatory, there are members of the Human Clan living within the Forbidden Land, who have inherited an ancient civilization, established towns, propagated their kind, and can even be considered prosperous and thriving.

Just three days ago, an ancient existence sleeping in the westernmost land suddenly awoke.

Although It is not one of the Ancient Old Gods, It is the closest existence to the Ancient Ones on this land!

"South Sea Chi Dragon King offers ten Jiaoren as tribute to celebrate the Longevity Banquet!"

"West Desert Yellow Sand King offers Spirit Sand as tribute to celebrate the Longevity Banquet!"

"Residual Prison Mansion’s Nine Spirits River Lord offers thirty thousand strands of incense as tribute to celebrate the Longevity Banquet!"

"Residual Prison Mansion’s High-Cry Mountain Lion Griffin King offers boys and girls born on yin moons, yin days, and yin hours, totaling thirty-six people, as tribute to celebrate the Longevity Banquet!"

"Marquis Lingyou of East Mountain Prefecture pays a visit, offering two Daluo Immortal Bodies as tribute to celebrate the Longevity Banquet!"

Many powerful beings have appeared here, not lacking those beyond their own tiers of evil and malevolence.

Yet with the arrival of Marquis Lingyou, the atmosphere in the venue grew somewhat more silent.

Among the powerful demons present, there were not a few who domesticated members of the Human Clan, self-proclaimed as divine spirits.

Similar to the Three Divine Venerates of Three Gods Valley, they bask in the offerings of incense, known as Divine Spirits, but ultimately, they are still demons of this world.

However, Marquis Lingyou is a bona fide Ghost God recognized by the Netherworld!

"This is the visitor from East Mountain Prefecture. I heard His home was overturned in His absence, and even sealed off."

"That’s not surprising. How much mana can a Netherworld Ghost God, situated in the world of the living, truly wield?"

"Don’t underestimate Him. The Book of Life and Death in Marquis Lingyou’s lair was taken from the ancient Netherworld; it’s a genuine Ancient Era divine item! Thus, the Ghost Gods in His lair are comparable to those of the same tier from the ancient Netherworld..."

"Not to mention Marquis Lingyou Himself. It is rumored that He has refined a certain precious artifact, and He would not be at a disadvantage compared to the Longevity True Monarch whom we have come to worship!"

"..."

The face of Marquis Lingyou appeared quite young, with profound and deep eyes.

He advanced slowly, looking ahead and said, "Longevity True Monarch, after so many years of slumber, You have finally awakened."

"Great changes in the heavenly bodies, the rise of earth’s energies have disturbed My place of slumber."

Behind the Forbidden Land, within the rolling mist, a huge head emerged, covered in scales and crowned with horns.

"Oh?"

Marquis Lingyou’s gaze sharpened, and just as He was about to speak, He heard a rumbling sound beside Him.

His brows raised slightly as He saw a mountain of flesh, writhing like a snail, dragging on the ground, rapidly approaching.

"I have seen Marquis."

Above this mountain of flesh, eyes opened to reveal a deep smile, "I am the Tribulation Burning Sect Leader of Residual Prison Mansion, currently responsible for managing this land on behalf of Longevity True Monarch."

His entire body trembled as He said, "This time, by the order of Longevity True Monarch, guests from all directions are invited to set this banquet!"

Marquis Lingyou’s gaze grew sharp, observing the empty space ahead, where more than a hundred tables had been set.

Each table was incredibly large.

The so-called dishes were already there.

"This first dish consists of Martial Artists from nearby cities within Residual Prison Mansion, who I have caught. They have merely fainted, still alive, and soon their souls will be extracted, and their flesh steamed to be eaten."

"The Qi-Blood and souls of Martial Artists have always been considered greatly nourishing," said Tribulation Burning Sect Leader with a laugh, his voice deep, "The second dish, while not as nourishing, triumphs in taste..."

He continued slowly, "Most people of the Human Clan within Residual Prison Mansion suffer hardships; their skin and flesh are tough. However, only the land under Longevity True Monarch’s rule has such delicate and tender skin and flesh."

"All these young ladies were offered as sacrifices from the various towns; each one comes from wealth, nurtured in luxury from a young age, the precious daughters among the Human Clan."

"On this land, with the presence of Longevity True Monarch, they face no threats from the treacherous night, unfamiliar with demons and evil spirits, lively and cheerful, with full spirits and wit."

"Although they are not highly nourishing, their tenderness prevails. Shortly, you can taste their freshness raw; it’s going to be delicious."

"And then there’s the third dish... Primordial Spirit Stew with Ginseng." said Tribulation Burning Sect Leader with a sigh. "It was the Ginseng King who voluntarily offered two of its ginseng whiskers the day before yesterday and commanded the minor demons under Him to deliver it here! Yesterday the Longevity True Monarch personally beheaded a Human Clan member from the Refining God Realm and captured this winter’s three newly-born Snow Elves, turned them into liquid form, and stewed them together!"

The other demons present became tremendously excited upon hearing this, their eyes shimmering with desire.

They had eaten humans before.

But humans who had refined their Primordial Spirits were exceedingly rare.

And the whiskers of an ancient ginseng were even more precious.

Snow Elves were common enough, but now with spring at hand and the frost snow gradually melting, those who could remain undiminished must be very powerful.

For example, north of Taixuan Divine Mountain stands a high mountain; atop it resides the White Light Great King, a Snow Elf with profound practice, who can ensure that the snow atop the mountain peak never melts, remaining snowy even in the heat of summer.

"The Human Clan’s Primordial Spirits, the ancient ginseng whiskers, last year’s Snow Spirits; sipping this soup today, is it not better than a decade of cultivation?"

All were stirred in their hearts, their gazes fierce, looking toward the Longevity True Monarch, filled with gratitude.

However, at that moment, a laugh came from Marquis Lingyou.

"Such a banquet, even the Longevity True Monarch can’t indulge in every day, right?"

"This isn’t the territory of the Human Clan; the Longevity True Monarch has no need for such false courtesies, ridiculous rituals, or outdated customs and civility."

"The feast set by the Longevity True Monarch isn’t offered for free."

The demeanor of Marquis Lingyou grew serious as he asked, "True Monarch, what do you seek?"

The Longevity True Monarch’s voice was sonorous, like a great bell, as he said, "The celestial phenomenon three days ago originated from Wutong Divine Mother’s calculations, intending to summon the ’Ancient Immortal’s Injunction’ to fulfill the ancient covenant!"

Marquis Lingyou’s gaze turned solemn.

He had heard of the existence of the Ancient Immortal’s Injunction.

It was said that the Old Gods manifested in the present age were all bound by the "Ancient Immortal’s Injunction."

This was a covenant from the Ancient Era!

And the Wutong Divine Mother was the only True God from the Three Prefectures who followed the ancient covenant!

"To complete the ancient covenant, there must be an opportunity to change the great trend of the Human Clan."

The Longevity True Monarch’s Mou Guang flickered as he said, "Find the source of the opportunity for me!"

"The source?"

Marquis Lingyou’s eyes narrowed slightly.

All kinds of demons and evils were utterly clueless.

"The opportunity for the great trend of the Human Clan must lie within the Human Clan."

The Longevity True Monarch said aloud, "The world is vast, with many powerful beings, yet today’s feast is for but a few of you... only because my fellow cultivators maintain Human Clans within their own boundaries to enjoy the incense offerings!"

His tone was deep and profound as he slowly said, "I need to borrow the massive amount of incense you’ve accumulated to intercept the Ancient Immortal’s Injunction!"

——

Ten days had passed since Lin Yan entered seclusion to construct the Inner Realm Divine Domain.

And as soon as he began his retreat, the Wutong Divine Mother had already started to communicate with the "Ancient Immortal’s Injunction" beyond the Netherworld, above the nine heavens.

Astronomical changes occurred, with comets flickering unpredictably.

All quarters were stirred, undercurrents turbulent.

Ancient demons, ghosts and gods of the human realm, and even the Ancient Old Gods awakening from their slumber sensed the changes in the celestial phenomena.

Yet Lin Yan knew nothing of these external affairs.

He quietly practiced, expanding his perception of the Inner Realm Divine Domain with the aid of the Hundred Generation Mirror.

Utilizing the perfected Landscaping Technique and the new auxiliary Cultivation Techniques created by Elder Yan and others, he began to construct the Netherworld Inner View at an extremely slow pace.

Each formation pattern, each rune trajectory, was like brick and mortar, gradually building up.

"This Spirit Gathering Array isn’t strong enough; my True Qi is already depleted."

Lin Yan thought to himself, "There are major shortcomings in this method. If it were someone else, they would have failed by now... This must be improved!"

"Once the bow is drawn, there’s no turning back. No matter how many flaws there are, now is not the time to stop."

"If I stop now, the existing Inner Realm Divine Domain collapsing is the least of it, it may even threaten my life!"

"After I leave seclusion, I will have the seniors perfect it. Right now... I can only succeed, I cannot fail!"

Thinking this, he had no choice but to use the Evil Qi to supplement his True Qi.

The Netherworld slowly came into being.

Though it was just the basic framework, it was trending toward stability.

During this time, Lin Yan detected many minor defects in the new method.

For other cultivators at the pinnacle of the Qi Refining Realm, these defects would be the root of failure.

But relying on his Divine Skills, Lin Yan used the Evil Qi to make up for the True Qi, seamlessly paving the way past them.

Starting from the spring beneath his feet.

It was as if the Yin Nether Yellow Spring was born, meandering away.

He built the bridge between the worlds of Yin and Yang.

Pavilions, halls, prisons, mountains, and cities... manifested one by one!

Inner Realm Divine Domain!

Done!

Boom!

Above the sky, suddenly a divine light appeared, like a watchful eye, overseeing all beings.

The Ancient Immortal’s Injunction manifested above the nine heavens!