Chapter 423 - 350: Kingdom of Seven Slaughters
In a concealed stone chamber within the Cang Mang Hills, three figures in Profound Robes stepped out from the Void Rift, returning from their exploration. They were none other than True Monarch Li and his companions.
As soon as they steadied themselves, all three furrowed their brows tightly, the grave expressions on their faces even heavier than when they had departed, their breathing slightly hurried.
Over the past three days, they conducted investigations separately, and what they saw and heard completely overturned their previous assessments.
True Monarch Wang was the first to speak:
"This realm is truly extraordinary!"
"It’s vast, with the Great Wilderness Four Domains. We are located in the Eastern Domain, in Yue Country, which boasts dozens of Nascent Soul True Monarchs. It’s said there’s even a Celestial Venerable of Divinity Transformation surnamed Chen, and this is just one country in the Eastern Domain!"
True Monarch Zhao’s voice trembled with disbelief as he took out a Storage Pouch and poured out the Spiritual Objects within:
"It’s more than that!"
"Look, this is the Celestial Thunder Fruit I acquired from a Golden Core Cultivator. A Tier Four Spiritual Object appearing in the hands of a Golden Core Cultivator, and people around found it perfectly normal."
"It’s said these Spiritual Objects come from an Ancient Grotto Heaven in Yue Country, where only Golden Core cultivators can enter. Inside, there are also Tier Five Spirit Wood and numerous Nascent Soul Spiritual Objects."
"The resources of this realm are immensely abundant, akin to those of an Alpha-grade world!"
The stone chamber fell into a brief silence, and the three exchanged glances filled with confusion. In a Delta-grade world, resources are scarce, and cultivators struggle to advance.
Yet in this realm, not only are Nascent Soul cultivators common, but the resources are rich to a luxurious extent, completely defying their understanding.
True Monarch Li spoke solemnly: "There must be secrets in this realm unknown to us. By the way, have you gathered any detailed information on the Celestial Venerable of Divinity Transformation?"
He shifted his focus, his gaze sweeping over the two—this was the core investigation of their mission. Nascent Soul cultivators were just the backbone; the Celestial Venerable of Divinity Transformation was the true center.
True Monarch Wang and True Monarch Zhao simultaneously shook their heads.
True Monarch Wang smiled bitterly:
"Divinity Transformation represents the pinnacle of power in this realm, and the information is tightly sealed by major factions. Such high-tier intelligence has no channels to leak."
True Monarch Zhao nodded in agreement:
"I asked a few Demon Dao Loose Cultivators, but they could only provide names, lacking more detailed content."
True Monarch Li suddenly chuckled, raising a sleeve to reveal a Jade Talisman engraved with a Demon Pattern:
"No matter, during my investigation into this realm’s Saint Dao forces, I found a promising partner."
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Meanwhile, deep within the Eastern Domain lies the Seven Kills Country.
Three hundred years ago, Chen Sheng slew numerous Nascent Soul Demon Monarchs, leaving the remaining surviving Demon Dao True Monarchs in a state of fear, subsequently fleeing to the Great Wilderness.
Consequently, the realm of Demon Countries fell into a power vacuum.
As the only Late-stage Great Cultivator of the Demon Dao at the time, the Seven Kills Demon Monarch was despised for previously cowering to save himself, but the Demon Dao cares little for righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and trust.
In the years that followed, leveraging his power as a Great Cultivator and his role as a lackey under Celestial Venerable Xihua, he maintained Demon Dao order while consecutively annexing numerous Demon Realms.
After the news of Chen Xihua’s ascension spread, his arrogance soared!
With an air of "those who follow me prosper, those who oppose me perish," he unified the Demon Countries under his rule, establishing the Seven Kills Country, effectively becoming a mogul of the Demon Dao!
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At the core of the Seven Kills Country, an imposing palace built from black rock floats above the Cloud Sea of Demonic Qi.
At the pinnacle of the palace stand seven sculptures of formidable demonic swords, their blades reflecting the blood-red setting sun, shrouding the entire palace in sinister Evil Qi. This is the demon palace of the Seven Kills Demon Monarch!
Deep within the palace, on a massive White Bone Throne, the Seven Kills Demon Monarch sits cross-legged.
He wears a black robe, his face gaunt, with only his eyes radiating scarlet light, surrounded by ink-like Demonic Qi, reaching the realm of Nascent Soul Great Perfection.
Amidst the Demonic Qi, numerous aggrieved souls can be faintly seen, screaming—this is his "Ten Thousand Souls Demonic Qi," condensed from the Essence Blood of countless cultivators during his annexation of Demon Realms.
The Seven Kills Demon Monarch mutters to himself:
"Divinity Transformation... Divinity Transformation..."
His skeletal fingers clutch a black Soul Bead, which reflects the remaining years of his life—only fifty years left.
The higher his status, the more anxious he becomes about his lifespan, stuck at the realm of Nascent Soul Great Perfection, unable to touch the threshold of Divinity Transformation. When his lifespan runs out, it will be the end of him.
"Master."
A respectful voice sounded, and a disciple in a cyan robe entered the hall, bowing without daring to lift his head:
"There are three True Monarchs outside the hall, claiming to be fellow cultivators of the ’Saint Sect,’ who have come to visit."
"Saint Sect?"
The Seven Kills Demon Monarch’s brows knit together, the scarlet light in his eyes glancing over the disciple:
"The Eastern Domain’s Demon Dao has already been unified under my Seven Kills Country, when did a ’Saint Sect’ emerge? Are they sects from the other three domains?"
The disciple in cyan quickly replied, "Disciples are unaware."
The Seven Kills Demon Monarch’s heart was filled with greater puzzlement, yet he also grew somewhat interested, since they were, after all, three Nascent Soul True Monarchs. He waved his hand:
"Bring them in."
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On the other side, the three True Monarchs followed the disciple in cyan through the long corridor of the demon palace, shaking their heads as they observed the Demon Dao disciples standing by the columns.
True Monarch Zhao secretly spoke through voice transmission, his tone full of disdain: "The Saint Dao of this realm is in dire straits, full of riffraff."
True Monarch Wang also responded via voice transmission:
"Such aptitude, were they in our Saint Sect, they wouldn’t qualify to cultivate the core Cultivation Technique."
"Moreover, judging by their cultivation techniques, they scarcely carry the style of our Saint Sect, failing to fully utilize their resources, its complete squandering."
True Monarch Li transmitted in response, his gaze sweeping over the thick Demonic Qi outside the corridor:
"That’s natural. Although this realm has weak Original Essence, its resources are abundant, allowing advancement without meticulous calculation. Naturally, it breeds such recklessness in cultivation."
Soon, the three stepped into the grand hall. When they laid eyes on the figure atop the throne, cloaked in towering Demonic Qi, a hint of surprise flickered in their eyes.
With a cultivation of Nascent Soul Great Perfection, and the degree of Demonic Qi condensation far superior to other cultivators in this realm, it’s no wonder he could unify the Eastern Domain Demon Dao.
They dared not show disrespect and bowed in unison, speaking respectfully: "Greetings, Saint Monarch!"
The Seven Kills Demon Monarch’s scarlet gaze swept across the three.
With Nascent Soul Early-stage cultivation, they were trivial, yet the forces behind these three caused him to hesitate, probing as he asked: "Where do you three wayfarers hail from?"
The three heard this and exchanged knowing smiles.
Simultaneously circulating their Cultivation Techniques, the bodies beneath their Profound Robes suddenly burst into brilliant demonic flames, with three ancient demonic shadows, each over a yard tall, materializing in the flames.
The foremost ancient demon bore three heads and six arms, wielding a demon blade, the left demon had wings, spewing black flames, while the right demon was covered in scales, gripping chains.
Each one emanated overwhelming Demon Might, a hundred times purer than Seven Kills Demon Monarch’s "Ten Thousand Souls Demonic Qi!"
"This..."
The Seven Kills Demon Monarch’s pupils contracted sharply, his scarlet gaze fixated on the three ancient demon shadows, abruptly standing from the throne, his voice filled with shock:
"Such pure Demon Technique! Please forgive my ignorance, but where do the three wayfarers come from?"
The three exchanged smiles, dissipating the ancient demon shadows. True Monarch Li stepped forward and spoke boldly:
"To be honest, Saint Monarch, we are not cultivators of this realm. We have come to assist Saint Monarch in breaking through to Divinity Transformation and extending your lifespan."
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