Protect Our Patriarch
Book 5: Chapter 117: Wang's Clan's first innate dao body

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"Shengwei Immortal Emperor?" The voice from the pale cyan dudou sounded somewhat aged and wistful, "Is that the posthumous title given after Nishuang's passing? It does sound quite majestic. I never expected that after waking from this long slumber, I would be eternally separated from my sister Nishuang."

"Back when Nishuang was still a princess, I was merely a Purple Mansion Treasure-level dudou, taking care of her health every day as she grew up."

"Wait a minute," Wang Fugui frowned and said, "Did Her Majesty Shengwei only have one dudou? You were with her every day..."

"Of course... there wasn't just one," the pale cyan dudou awkwardly defended, "But is that the point? As her favorite, I occupied the most important time of her growth."

"Hold on," Wang Fugui raised an eyebrow, "The chances of a Purple Mansion Treasure gaining sentience are extremely low. Are you sure you were conscious back then? This logic doesn't add up."

"Brat! Are you going to let the dudou tell the story or not?!" The pale cyan dudou protested sharply, "I was just speculating and adding artistic flair. A special dudou like me must have been Nishuang's favorite. I'm telling you, if you keep nitpicking, there won't be any stories to hear."

This kid is too sharp. It's making it hard to make things up!

Wang Fugui shrugged helplessly, "Please continue your story..."

"Hmph, at least you know your place. Under my careful care and companionship, Sister Nishuang inherited the Immortal Scripture and made great achievements on the outer region battlefield. If nothing unexpected happened, I would have protected her for a lifetime... Unfortunately, fate is unpredictable. One day, Sister Nishuang discovered an ancient relic from a previous dynasty and decided to explore it," the pale cyan dudou sighed, "She found many treasures in the relic, but the most valuable was an immortal spring from the earth's veins. Who knew that in a moment of whimsy, after sending her guards to keep watch, she secretly took a bath in the immortal spring."

"As a result, this top-tier Purple Mansion Treasure of mine was nourished by the spring water and unexpectedly advanced, awakening a faint consciousness... I instinctively sensed this was a dangerous thing, so I pretended not to have awakened and continued to act as an ordinary Purple Mansion Treasure dudou! Later, as time passed, she was attacked on the outer region battlefield during her Lingxu Realm stage, and at the critical moment, I couldn't help but intervene, blocking a crucial arrow for her!"

"And that's how the tragedy happened. Look, the arrow hit right here! After Sister Nishuang personally sewed me up, she sealed me away. And then, I saw you all..."

Wang Fugui was dumbfounded, "That's it?"

"What else?" the pale cyan dudou said discontentedly.

"The story lacks depth; it's not much better than most biographical pamphlets, aside from some close calls," Wang Fugui protested.

"How about I expand on it a bit?" the pale cyan dudou weakly suggested, "Add some vivid details?"

"Better not. Now that there's finally some improvement, let's not risk being sealed again," Wang Fugui firmly refused, "Our Great Qian is getting stricter with biographical pamphlets, we should promote more positive energy."

"Fugui, this dudou is disgusting," Yun Mengyu said with disdain, "We should just destroy it."

"Master, save me, I've done nothing wrong," the pale cyan dudou felt threatened and pleaded weakly, "I'm just an innocent dudou, I even saved Sister Nishuang's life."

"Mengyu, at the very least, it's an artifact," Wang Fugui pondered, "How about we sell it? Someone might have a taste for it, and we could recover some immortal crystals."

"No, this concerns our royal family's private secrets. If we sell it, we must erase its sentience first," Yun Mengyu firmly opposed, "Perhaps if it reawakens, it could be a female spirit artifact?"

"Why should it be?" the pale cyan dudou was furious, "I'm a dignified man, you can kill me but not humiliate me!"

"Alright, then let's destroy it," Yun Mengyu's eyes narrowed, a fierce light flashing in her watery eyes.

"Wait, I think I can still be of use," the pale cyan dudou immediately cowered, "I can offer you an opportunity. Back then, Sister Nishuang emptied the relic and drained the immortal spring, but she used a formation to protect the spring's source. I can take you to find that immortal spring~"

"Wouldn't Her Majesty Shengwei have left records for future generations to extract it?" Wang Fugui questioned.

"No, no, when Sister Nishuang realized the trouble caused by the spring, she erased and altered the records to prevent future generations from uncovering the truth. If it weren't for the fact that I saved her life, I might have been erased," the pale cyan dudou desperately urged for survival, "I'm the only one who knows now."

"An immortal spring from the earth's veins, sounds interesting," Yun Mengyu's eyes lit up, "Since Ancestor Shengwei once bathed in it, and I'm a princess too, I should try it. Fugui, can you accompany me before you return to the Great Qian?"

"I can, it's good to see for myself..." Wang Fugui glanced at Yun Mengyu, concerned, "Is yours also a Purple Mansion Treasure-level? With past lessons, we can't afford another mishap."

Yun Mengyu's face flushed red, and after a long pause, she hummed, "Let's have Steward Jiang accompany me to the Wang Clan's clothing store first."

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Yinsha Sect.

Ice Phoenix Secret Realm.

As one of the forbidden grounds of the Yinsha Sect, the Ice Phoenix Secret Realm is located underground in the Northwest Region of the Yinsha Sect. From the outside, it appears to be an ordinary snow peak, indistinguishable from the surrounding mountains.

The existence of the Ice Phoenix Secret Realm beneath this snow peak is a core secret within the Yinsha Sect, known only to the sect master and a few elders.

But at this moment, atop this snow peak stood two imposing figures.

One man and one woman, the man dressed in white, looking suave and dashing, and the woman in a complex and luxurious blue dress, appearing noble and dignified. They were the Yinsha Demon Lord Qi Hongzhao and the Qinghuang Demon Emperor, one human and one demon.

"Senior Qinghuang, I can guard this place alone," Qi Hongzhao looked at the Qinghuang Demon Emperor opposite him, somewhat puzzled by her presence.

He wasn't worried about the Qinghuang Demon Emperor coveting this secret realm. After all, this realm mainly benefits younger generations, with its effects primarily enhancing bloodlines. For someone of the Qinghuang Demon Emperor's level, the realm was already useless.

Moreover, the strongest being to have fallen here, the Profound Ice Phoenix, was only one tier higher than the Qinghuang Demon Emperor. Given her current age, reaching the twelfth tier was almost certain, and she might even reach the twelfth-tier peak, making it unnecessary to covet this realm.

"No need to be polite, Demon Lord. Ruobing and I have a kindred spirit, and though we've known each other for a short time, our relationship is close," the Qinghuang Demon Emperor said calmly, "This time, entering the secret realm, with her character, she will likely try to reach the core. It's dangerous, and I'm not at ease. Rather than staying at Minghuang Residence, it's better to guard here and respond if needed."

Before Wang Long Yan entered, she specifically gave her a jade talisman imprinted with her divine sense. If she encountered danger, Wang Long Yan could crush the talisman, allowing her to tear through space and rescue her from the secret realm.

Additionally, she had given her a feather, painstakingly refined with Qinghuang Demon Fire, to block an attack in a critical moment.

Under normal circumstances, she would have been reluctant, but given Wang Shouzhe's special request for her to protect Wang Long Yan, she couldn't afford to be careless.

After a few casual exchanges, the two fell silent, focusing their attention on the secret realm below.

The cold wind howled atop the snow peak, snow filling the sky.

Both Lingxu Realm experts were impervious to cold and heat, so they didn't bother to shield themselves from the wind and snow. From a distance, their figures seemed to blend into the storm.

Unless someone was specifically observing or probing, no one would imagine that two Lingxu Realm powerhouses were gathered atop this ordinary snow peak.

Meanwhile, inside the secret realm.

Having been in the secret realm for some time, Wang Long Yan had adapted to the environment and began exploring deeper.

This secret realm was different from typical relics.

Relics are usually remnants left by predecessors after their demise, with various types and unpredictable discoveries, as well as uncertain danger levels.

However, this secret realm was clearly designed for trials. Though the environment was harsh and the temperature extremely low, the danger level was progressive.

At least so far, she hadn't encountered any danger.

Wang Long Yan was in a massive corridor.

The corridor was covered in a thick layer of white profound ice, at least ten meters wide and high, with large ice stalagmites and pillars crisscrossing in the middle, resembling an ice forest.

There was no wind in the corridor, but the piercing cold seeped everywhere.

Even with her Ice Phoenix bloodline, awakened to the seventh level, and her aptitude enhanced to "Peerless Prodigy Grade A Late Stage" with the help of a ninth-grade Dao Pill, she still felt uncomfortable, her profound energy and body somewhat stiff, and her reaction speed slower than usual.

She had only ventured a few dozen meters in, and it was already like this. Going further would likely have a greater impact. If a Purple Mansion Realm cultivator with a weaker bloodline came here, it would be difficult to progress deeply.

Wang Long Yan held an ice crystal sword, cautiously moving among the towering ice pillars, her steps light and silent.

Her demeanor was cold, blending seamlessly with the surroundings, appearing like a spirit born of ice and snow.

Suddenly.

A leopard covered in snow appeared atop an ice pillar, its body tensed, pouncing silently toward Wang Long Yan below.

Its attack was decisive and fierce, moving silently until it was less than three meters from Wang Long Yan, when it suddenly unleashed a powerful aura, showcasing the peril of a predator hunting.

However.

At the moment its aura erupted, Wang Long Yan moved.

Without even raising her head, she flicked her wrist, and a sharp ice sword intent shot upward, striking the leopard descending from above.

The sword intent was both fierce and decisive, clearly prepared.

In an instant, the already frigid cave's temperature dropped even further, with a howling blizzard sweeping through.

With just one strike.

The leopard was cleaved in two, dissolving into streams of icy white profound ice energy that flowed into her body.

Wang Long Yan, having anticipated this, didn't spare a glance, continuing to move forward cautiously, prepared for attacks from any angle.

The creatures in this secret realm weren't living beings but were entirely formed of profound ice energy. Successfully defeating them allowed her to absorb this energy, enhancing her own.

But because they weren't living, lacking a living aura, they were harder to detect.

However, the profound ice energy's effects were indeed potent, not only replenishing profound energy and increasing cultivation but also slightly enhancing bloodline power.

Since entering the secret realm, she had slain only a dozen or so, yet she could already feel a noticeable increase in strength. Before entering, her cultivation was at the mid-stage of the sixth level of the Purple Mansion Realm, and now she was close to breaking through to the seventh level.

The effect of this profound ice energy on cultivation was evident.

But correspondingly, the deeper she went, the stronger the profound ice beasts became, making them harder to deal with. She was still only in the outer area, and what awaited deeper in was uncertain.

As she cautiously explored forward.

Suddenly.

The sound of rapidly flapping wings accompanied by the howling wind came from the corridor ahead.

Along with this sound came a childish voice, "Ah~ Ahhh!! Ancestor, save me! Save me, ahhh!!! They're chasing me!"

Wang Long Yan's eyes sharpened, and she swiftly flew forward.

Simultaneously, a large ice-white bird swooped down from the corridor ahead, rushing towards her.

It was a large Profound Ice Phoenix, its white feathers translucent like ice crystal, especially its long tail feathers, exquisitely beautiful, even in the dim corridor light, appearing exceptionally magnificent.

However, at this moment, it was being chased by at least five or six ice beasts.

These ice beasts were massive, their weight immense, their footsteps thunderous, accompanied by angry roars, making for a spectacular sight.

The Ice Phoenix flew while dodging attacks from behind, appearing quite disheveled. Flying too fast, turning too sharply, it nearly crashed into an ice pillar.

This Ice Phoenix was, of course, Wang Long Yan's contracted spiritual beast, the Profound Ice Phoenix, Wang Anfeng.

Over the years, Wang Anfeng's strength had reached the seventh tier, its form fully that of an adult male phoenix, resplendent in its grandeur.

If not for that childish voice, no one would guess it was still a juvenile.

Seeing Wang Anfeng in danger, Wang Long Yan's movements accelerated, her sharp sword intent rising continuously, immediately blocking the ice beasts and stabilizing the situation.

Seeing this, Wang Anfeng quickly adjusted, turning to join the battle.

In their combined efforts, it took nearly half an incense stick's time to completely deal with the ice beasts.

The dispersed profound ice energy mostly flowed into Wang Long Yan, with a small portion going to Wang Anfeng, immediately boosting their strength and potential.

Wang Long Yan even directly broke through to the seventh level of the Purple Mansion Realm.

"Ancestor, the strength of the ice beasts ahead increases rapidly," Wang Anfeng, having flown tired, shrank in size and perched on Wang Long Yan's shoulder, grooming its feathers while reporting its findings, "I rushed a long way ahead at top speed, and the last two ice beasts I encountered were nearly at the Divine Realm. But the ice beasts seem to have territorial limits, those two didn't chase me, and their speed wasn't as fast as mine."

Calm again, Wang Anfeng appeared much more composed, speaking methodically, its childish voice lending a sense of maturity.

"Did you see what's at the deepest part of the cave?" Wang Long Yan asked.

"I didn't see it," Wang Anfeng replied, "But I could feel a strong bloodline suppression, likely related to the phoenix. Ancestor, you should be cautious."

"Alright," Wang Long Yan nodded, "Be careful yourself."

After confirming the situation, they began to steadily advance forward.

The deeper they went into the cave, the stronger the icy aura became. To avoid having her combat ability affected by the cold, Wang Long Yan would cautiously stop to rest after advancing a certain distance, waiting until her body fully adapted to the current environment before continuing.

Fortunately, her Ice Phoenix bloodline was highly compatible with the secret realm, and her combat ability not only didn't decrease but increased after adaptation, eventually feeling as if she was in her element.

Wang Anfeng was the same.

As an Ice Phoenix, it naturally loved cold weather, using ice to cool itself in summer. Now in this secret realm, it was like returning home, fighting with increasing ease, its strength and combat experience rapidly growing.

Of course, this was unique to them. For those with less compatible or weaker bloodlines, the deeper they went, the more grueling it would become.

Thus, after a month of battles, they finally reached the deepest part of the cave.

What awaited them was a sleeping Ice Phoenix.

The massive Ice Phoenix was curled up in a large nest, its head tucked under its wing, appearing to sleep soundly.

Of course, it only appeared that way.

This Profound Ice Phoenix, like the previous ice beasts, had no life aura.

Like Wang Anfeng, its feathers were crystalline, as if carved from ice and snow. In the dim light, its tail feathers were noticeably shorter than Wang Anfeng's, yet still dazzlingly beautiful.

As they stepped into the deepest part of the cave, the sleeping Ice Phoenix suddenly awakened, its golden eyes filled with hostility, locking onto them.

A powerful aura erupted.

Instantly.

An extreme icy chill filled the cave, accompanied by the overwhelming might of the phoenix, bearing down on them.

Majestic, domineering, awe-inspiring.

Even the air seemed to freeze, falling silent.

Wang Anfeng's long phoenix eyes widened, "Hiss! Such strong bloodline suppression, this Ice Phoenix's strength definitely exceeds the ninth tier! Ancestor, I might not be able to help much."

"Focus on harassment and support, don't force yourself."

Wang Long Yan nodded, saying no more, and charged towards the Ice Phoenix.

She had long known this would be a fierce battle, mentally prepared before entering the deepest part of the cave, and had adjusted her state to the best, leaving no room for hesitation.

Fight to the end!

In an instant, a fierce battle erupted.

The Ice Phoenix's strength was suppressed by the secret realm, its attack power roughly equivalent to a tenth-tier beast, but due to its bloodline and home advantage, its health bar was much thicker than a normal Ice Phoenix, and its recovery ability was much stronger.

Wang Long Yan's bloodline aptitude was only half a step away from an innate dao body, and she was skilled in combat. When her bloodline power was fully unleashed, her combat ability was almost on par with a Divine Realm cultivator.

The only difference was in the depth of profound energy.

Wang Long Yan, after all, was still in the Purple Mansion Realm, her profound energy in both quality and quantity couldn't compare to the Divine Realm. In a real fight, she could hold her own in the short term, but over time, her profound energy would inevitably be exhausted.

Therefore, Wang Long Yan went all out from the start, leaving no room for reservation.

Wang Anfeng, though suppressed by bloodline, had its strength slightly reduced, and its physical strength wasn't as advantageous as the dragon race, but as a phoenix, it had deep foundations. In support and coordination, it still alleviated much of Wang Long Yan's pressure.

The battle raged on for several days.

During these days, the cave deep in the secret realm echoed with phoenix cries, sharp sword intent filled the air, and terrifying energy shockwaves wreaked havoc, even damaging the cave's iron-hard profound ice.

At the height of the battle, the entire cave trembled slightly.

If any other cultivators were present, those below the Purple Mansion Realm wouldn't even be able to approach the cave.

Outside the secret realm, Yinsha Demon Lord Qi Hongzhao and Qinghuang Demon Emperor were no longer at ease, their nerves gradually tightening.

This Ice Phoenix Secret Realm was designed for trial purposes, so safety was considered during its construction, not completely isolating external Lingxu Realm cultivators' probing, nor reinforcing space with formations like the Blood-colored Sacred Hall.

If Qinghuang Demon Emperor and Qi Hongzhao fully extended their divine senses, they could vaguely sense the situation inside, though it was like looking through frosted glass, not very clear.

They were satisfied with Wang Long Yan's earlier performance. But as she ventured deeper into the secret realm, the two powerhouses grew increasingly tense. Now facing the Ice Phoenix, they were fully focused, ready to tear through space to rescue her at any moment.

The battle between Wang Long Yan and the Ice Phoenix was intense and perilous.

During these days, the two powerhouses considered intervening several times, but ultimately held back.

Until the ninth night, when they sensed the Ice Phoenix's aura suddenly surge, and Wang Long Yan's state rapidly declined, they finally became restless.

But just then, the snow peak beneath them suddenly shook violently, waves of profound ice energy accompanied by phoenix might soared into the sky, instantly painting half the sky frost-colored.

A swirling blizzard descended from the sky, the temperature of the entire world plummeting.

Simultaneously.

A spatial ripple suddenly appeared before the two powerhouses, and a person and a phoenix soared into the sky, swiftly ascending into the air.

Yinsha Demon Lord was first shocked, then overjoyed, "Great! She's safe. It seems she passed successfully."

Qinghuang Demon Emperor also breathed a sigh of relief.

Heaven knows, she almost couldn't resist directly rescuing her. Fortunately, she held back.

As they spoke, endless icy snow energy converged here.

Unknowingly, the blizzard's range had expanded far, almost covering half of the Yinsha Sect.

In the sky, the person and phoenix were at the center of the vortex, almost completely engulfed by the dense blizzard, barely visible from below.

In the void, faint phoenix cries could be heard, as if echoing from ancient times.

"What's happening? Could it be a heavenly phenomenon?" Yinsha Demon Lord, having never anticipated such an occurrence, was momentarily caught off guard.

"Ruobing's aura feels somewhat different, even I sense a slight bloodline suppression. Could it be..." Qinghuang Demon Emperor seemed to realize something, her pupils suddenly trembling.

Both had guessed something, but neither spoke immediately, instead tacitly casting divine spells to conceal the heavenly phenomenon.

Speculating further was futile; it was better to confirm personally later.

After a long time, the howling blizzard in the sky began to weaken, the converging ice and snow energy dwindling.

After another long period, the vortex engulfing the person and phoenix gradually dissipated, revealing Wang Long Yan and Wang Anfeng, slowly descending from the sky.

Yinsha Demon Lord eagerly approached, "Ruobing, tell me honestly, has your bloodline aptitude broken through to the innate dao body?"

The so-called "innate dao body" refers to having a fivefold bloodline during the Qi Refining stage. By Wang Long Yan's current Purple Mansion Realm, her bloodline should have awakened to the eighth level.

Theoretically, those with an innate dao body have a significant chance of reaching the True Immortal Realm or True Demon Realm.

Naturally, Yinsha Demon Lord couldn't help but be excited.

"Reporting to Master, yes," Wang Long Yan, though pleased, maintained a calm demeanor, not as excited as Yinsha Demon Lord, "Unfortunately, it's only the initial stage of the innate dao body, merely Grade D aptitude, not even reaching mid-Grade D."

In the final moments, to pass the trial, she had to use a "Legion Commander's Protection."

But at least it paid off.

She could feel her strength had surged significantly, not only her bloodline power but her cultivation had also reached the eighth level of the Purple Mansion Realm. She could likely handle ordinary early-stage Divine Realm cultivators now.

"No matter, achieving an innate dao body is already remarkable," Yinsha Demon Lord showed no disappointment.

For cultivators, possessing an innate dao body was already exceedingly difficult.

When he sent Ruobing into the Ice Phoenix Secret Realm, it was a gamble, as no previous Saint or Saintess of the Yinsha Sect had reached the deepest part of the realm. Even he wasn't sure of the benefits of passing the trial or if it could help Ruobing break through her bloodline.

Now, with her bloodline successfully advanced, he was overjoyed, not expecting more.

In fact, if innate dao bodies weren't so rare, he wouldn't have been unaware of the heavenly phenomenon accompanying their breakthrough.

Qinghuang Demon Emperor was also stunned for a while before reacting, her emotions complex as she approached, "Ruobing, congratulations. Now, you're just one True Demon Scripture away from the True Demon Realm."

Before coming here, she hadn't expected to witness the birth of an innate dao body.

Is the Wang Clan full of prodigies?

Saying this, she glanced at Wang Anfeng beside her, noticing that he too had gained considerable benefits. Though not yet at the immortal beast level, he wasn't far off.

With proper nurturing and a bit of luck, he might even reach the immortal beast level before his lifespan ran out.

She thought for a moment, then took out a blue feather, reluctantly handing it to Wang Anfeng, "Take this, it can help you in critical moments. It also aids in cultivation, speeding up your progress."Wang Shouzhe had nearly exhausted all of her feather stock, and with this feather given away, she truly had none left.

"Thank you, Sister Qinghuang. I will use it well." Wang Anfeng hadn't expected such a benefit. He glanced at Wang Long Yan, and seeing she had no objections, he happily accepted it.

With this, along with the previous increase in potential, his cultivation speed could rise another notch.

He would no longer have to worry about being left far behind by that guy Zong Kun!

...

Some time later.

Inside the imperial palace of the Western Jin capital.

This ancient and historically rich palace boasted an atmosphere no less grand than the Daqian Imperial Palace, with gardens filled with countless exotic flowers and rare beasts.

It was said that Emperor Yan Qing of the current Western Jin era was of a despondent character, disinterested in state affairs, once famously not attending court for over a century. This led to a fragmented court with divided power among the clans, causing significant internal strife.

Yet, how many remember that when Emperor Yan Qing first ascended the throne, he was a formidable ruler, striving to revitalize the "Great Jin" and even clashing fiercely with Emperor Longchang several times?

"Yan Qing, many have forgotten the events of the past, even Yuan You of Southern Qin is not fully aware of the details." The Yinsha Demon Lord had somehow arrived at the Western Jin palace, meeting in a pavilion named "Star Plucking Tower."

For this meeting, the Yinsha Demon Lord was quite low-key, bringing no attendants, only his beloved disciple Ruobing.

On Emperor Yan Qing's side, he too brought no attendants, meeting the Yinsha Demon Lord alone.

"Demon Lord, so many years have passed, I've long forgotten those matters. Why bring them up again?" Emperor Yan Qing was dressed casually, in a loose robe, half-lying and half-sitting while drinking spirit wine.

With his unkempt beard and disheveled appearance, he clearly hadn't attended to state affairs in some time.

"If you've forgotten, why drown your sorrows in wine every day?" The Yinsha Demon Lord glanced at him and said calmly, "Don't forget, I'm older than you, I've seen you in your prime and after your great tribulation."

"So what if I haven't forgotten?" Emperor Yan Qing took a swig of spirit wine, sneering self-deprecatingly, "The Chao Clan is the largest clan of the Demon Dynasty, how can a mere frontier king like me contend with them?"

"Don't underestimate yourself, Yan Qing. Your clan is not weak either." The Yinsha Demon Lord smirked, "The Chao Clan is powerful, treating the True Demon Hall as their own, even making the Demon Lord's succession hereditary. With their domineering ways, who knows how many secretly oppose them."

"What good is opposition? They dare not speak out, only grumble in private." Emperor Yan Qing scoffed, "Besides, the current Little Demon Lord is indeed the best candidate for the next Demon Lord. With him, the Chao Clan's prestige will last for millennia. Under the Demon Lord's might, all objections must be swallowed."

"The Little Demon Lord does have great potential, likely to be one of the strongest Demon Lords in history." The Yinsha Demon Lord narrowed his eyes and lowered his voice, "But unfortunately, he hasn't truly received the True Demon Scripture's inheritance, so he's not the real successor yet."

"What?"

Emperor Yan Qing's expression hardened, then he realized something, glancing at the cold 'Wang Long Yan,' he said coldly, "Yinsha Demon Lord, I advise you not to act rashly. Though your disciple is extraordinarily gifted, even with your Yinsha Manual, she's still slightly inferior to the Little Demon Lord. The Chao Clan is powerful, second only to the royal family in the Demon Dynasty. Even if she's slightly superior, it's hard to win."

"I suggest you proceed cautiously, accumulate slowly. When Ruobing reaches the mid to late Lingxu Realm, it will be time for your Yinsha Sect to return to the True Demon Hall."

Emperor Yan Qing's words were sincere, indicating a good personal relationship with the Yinsha Demon Lord.

"Hahaha~~" The Yinsha Demon Lord laughed heartily, "Yan Qing, you do have a point. But when did I ever say Ruobing is slightly inferior to the Little Demon Lord?"

"Yan Qing, do you think I'm so lacking in foresight? If I weren't confident, would I dare seek your cooperation?"

What?!

Emperor Yan Qing was momentarily stunned, then suddenly realized something.

"Impossible!" He stood up abruptly, his once weary eyes now sharp, staring intently at Wang Long Yan, "The Little Demon Lord's bloodline talent is nearly at the limit of a Peerless Prodigy, unless..."

"Impossible, absolutely impossible! If it were truly the seed of a celestial demon, it would be rare even in the Shenwu period. With our world's current resource scarcity, it's nearly impossible to produce a 'Heavenly Son' or 'Heavenly Daughter' above the peerless level!"

"Why not? My disciple Ruobing is a person of great fortune." The Yinsha Demon Lord raised an eyebrow, both proud and excited, "With the threat of outer region demons growing, and the outer region battlefield becoming more dire, the world's source will has surely awakened, silently pushing forth a Heavenly Daughter."

"And this Heavenly Daughter has conveniently fallen into my Yinsha Sect's hands. Now, I, the Yinsha Demon Lord, am willing to share this honor with you, Yan Qing."

Emperor Yan Qing's eyes widened, his expression dazed, almost in disbelief: "A Heavenly Daughter, truly a Heavenly Daughter? Such bloodline talent, it's the legendary innate dao body!"

What does an innate dao body mean?

It means awakening the fifth bloodline level during the Qi Refining Realm, capable of sensing the heavenly dao and comprehending divine abilities. Such a person's cultivation speed is terrifyingly fast, as if on steroids.

Such a person, with an Immortal Scripture or True Demon Scripture, is a guaranteed True Immortal or True Demon.

Even without an Immortal Scripture or True Demon Realm, with a high-level manual, she has a chance to ascend to True Immortal in the later stages, and even evolve the manual into an Immortal Scripture.

Moreover, once such a person reaches the True Immortal or True Demon Realm, as long as resources aren't too lacking, they won't be confined to the early True Immortal Realm!

Because, upon inheriting an Immortal Scripture, her talent can further improve.

"Demon Lord, you're inviting me on board, surely not out of sympathy for my plight?" Emperor Yan Qing's eyes gradually brightened, yet he asked with some suspicion.

"Of course, I'm not that kind-hearted." The Yinsha Demon Lord laughed heartily, "The 'Heavenly Daughter' is indeed exceptionally talented, rare through the ages, but how can my Yinsha Sect alone support her? You, Yan Qing, are a king after all. If you want to join, you'll have to contribute money and resources."

"Alright! I will provide money and resources, everything I can, to support Her Highness the Heavenly Daughter." Emperor Yan Qing's eyes were now fervent, "But, I want to sign a secret contract with you, no, with Her Highness the Heavenly Daughter. I don't want to end up with nothing!"

"Naturally. We can't let you support the Heavenly Daughter for nothing." The Yinsha Demon Lord grinned, "Signing a contract is fine, but we'll need to use your connections and ancestral ties, especially with the Little Demon Lord ahead of us."

"I agree." Faced with such a grand opportunity, Emperor Yan Qing agreed without hesitation and suggested, "Though Yuan You of Southern Qin is impulsive, he's always been on our side. Just the two of us can't support Her Highness the Heavenly Daughter, especially as her cultivation demands will grow. We must bring him in."

"This suits me perfectly. Let's go to the Southern Qin palace together and make that kid Yuan You contribute more."

With that, the Yinsha Demon Lord took Wang Long Yan, transformed into a streak of light, and left the Western Jin palace with laughter.

Emperor Yan Qing quickly followed.

The two streaks of light sped rapidly, soaring into the sky, riding the fierce winds towards Southern Qin.

Thus, a storm that would sweep across the entire Red Moon Demon Dynasty began to unfold.

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