Rumble—

Amidst the mountains, along the banks of the great river, and beyond the clouds, demonic energy soars into the sky, transforming into a terrifying demonic form. At the same time, sacred celestial light surges forth, manifesting various astonishing supernatural powers. Buddhist chants and Zen hymns echo from time to time, and the powerful blood and energy comparable to that of a true dragon of the same rank surges across the heavens.

The battle between the younger generations of humans and demons continues unabated, with many of the human prodigies achieving remarkable victories in the early stages.

However, as the related events spread throughout the land ruled by the demon race, more and more demon kings with astonishing bloodlines went to the lands where the human race's geniuses lived to challenge and assess the current generation of humans.

Furthermore, demon kings with mythical bloodlines continue to appear, comparable to the Golden Crow, who is revered as the royal family of all demons, as well as the Golden-haired Hou, the Ink Qilin, the Vermilion Bird, the Black Tortoise, and so on.

And when these inheritances can also be traced back to the time of creation, the clans that were famous in the ancient times sent out demon kings, and then the human race's proud Dao children, some of them also suffered calamities, their blood spilled in the sky, and they suffered serious injuries.

However, the human race has truly risen to prominence. Even a small group of geniuses, gathered by Feng Bingwen and Yi Canglan, a descendant of the ancient gods, are able to withstand the onslaught from the demon kings who possess the most elite bloodlines.

Of course, most importantly, Feng Bingwen, as the Supreme Daoist, is like a pillar of strength, and any demon king who wants to challenge him, no matter how amazing his bloodline, can only suffer a crushing defeat in the face of him.

However, those demon kings who truly possessed astonishing bloodlines were very cautious and did not blindly challenge the current Supreme Dao Child, because his current record was already amazing enough. For them, being defeated by a human was not a good thing, even if the opponent was the Supreme Dao Child. In their eyes, it was still a disgrace.

Regardless of the outcome of the battle between the human race's prodigies and the most outstanding demon kings of the demon race, this event became a grand occasion, attracting the attention of all races in the world. Countless powerful beings cast their gazes toward the Ghost Mulberry Demon Kingdom ruled by the Golden Crow Clan.

However, even with such a grand event, a considerable number of people did not pay attention to the outcome of the battle between the human prodigies and the peerless demon king, but instead inquired about some unfounded matters.

For example, there is a legend that he challenged the contemporary Supreme Daoist Master but was defeated and ridiculed. In the end, in order to maintain his innocence, he decided to marry the Golden Crow Clan princess.

The Fairy Tree Romance

The Golden Crow Clan, one of the most powerful clans in the world, has lost the overwhelming power it once possessed in the ancient times, despite the passage of countless cycles of time and the refinement of countless ages. However, it is still a force to be reckoned with.

The Supreme Dao, the number one immortal sect of the human race, was also famous in ancient times. However, it was not until the rise of the human race that many powerful races in the world realized how terrifying this sect of the human race was. It can be said that the tone of the rise of the human race was set by that Supreme Dao Venerable in one battle.

Capturing and killing more than ten innate gods and demons in a single battle—what kind of great supernatural power is that? How could it not terrify all races?

After that battle, many ancient beings who originally wanted to intervene went into hiding and dared not show their faces again. Some races that wanted to hinder the rise of the human race even backed down and stopped participating, preferring to give in and lose most of their interests.

Such a terrifying human immortal sect is actually going to have dealings with the Golden Crow clan. Although the Ten Thousand Demon Royal Clan is declining, no one dares to underestimate the foundation it has accumulated over the years. After all, this clan has produced the first emperor in the world.

If these two major forces were to intersect, or even unite as a result, it would be hard to imagine what would happen and what kind of impact it would have.

Some demons with limited vision naturally focused on the unspeakable matters between Feng Bingwen, the Supreme Daoist, and the Golden Crow princess.

Many beings are curious about what that Supreme Daoist Child did to make the Golden Crow Clan want to marry into the human race in order to maintain their so-called innocence.

However, most of the great demons, demon kings, and even demon immortals and demon gods know that the Golden Crow clan's so-called protection of their innocence is pure nonsense and just a random excuse. They are an ancient clan that has been passed down from the ancient times, so why would they care about the rules and regulations set by the human race?

The Golden Crow Clan's unusual actions must have been part of a deeper plan. Upon hearing this, some ancient ancestors of other clans were secretly speculating and already had some kind of deduction and scheme in mind.

How should I choose?

The forest is filled with pines and cypresses, and orchids and magnolias bloom in abundance. There are also foxes and deer that roam among the trees, and birds sing melodiously. On one of the rocks, a young man dressed in a Taoist robe sits upright, seemingly deep in thought.

This is a pure land, ethereal and otherworldly. The spiritual energy has transformed into wispy mist that floats in the air, lingering around the handsome young man, and even trying to merge into his body.

This was undoubtedly an astonishing scene, one that would drive many cultivators to madness with envy and jealousy. Many of them would meditate for hours to absorb even a wisp of spiritual energy, while this young man simply sat there, his soul wandering, and spiritual energy would actively flow into his body.

This means that even if he does nothing, as long as he has enough time, he will inevitably be able to embark on the path of immortality, and may even have the opportunity to glimpse the Dao Fruit of Longevity—and this is without any effort or effort.

"Face or substance?"

Walking alone in the deep mountains, Feng Bingwen sat on a stubborn rock in his spare time, pondering the words of Tianyan Daozi, who had shamelessly refuted everyone earlier.

To be fair, he agreed with what that guy said. After all, it was a golden crow, and the guy had offered it to him for free. Why refuse? Giving it a title wouldn't be unreasonable.

Many powerful beings have tried to secretly capture a Golden Crow, but to no avail. Not only do they lack the opportunity, but they also lack the courage. Even though the Golden Crow clan has weakened, it is not someone that anyone can afford to offend. Once the Demon Emperor discovers their intentions, it would not be surprising if they were wiped out completely.

Now he can openly raise a golden crow. Although he has to claim it as a Daoist partner, it is actually not much different from a mount.

Just as that Heavenly Dao Child said, he can sit or ride as he pleases. Once he takes it back, he can do whatever he wants with it. Why should he care so much?

These words struck Feng Bingwen to the core. He almost wanted to applaud, but he suppressed the urge. If he were a rogue cultivator, he could have done so, but he had joined the Supreme Dao Sect and even obtained the position of Supreme Dao Child.

It can be said that this single action brought him countless benefits, and even made Feng Bingwen forget about the existence of the Heavenly Book for a time, because he had nothing left to want and everything was arranged perfectly.

However, there is still a fundamental difference. He prays to the Heavenly Book, expends his good deeds, and the things he obtains are free from any causal entanglements and can be used with peace of mind.

However, everything he gained in the Supreme Path was due to some kind of great cause and effect, which, according to Feng Bingwen's understanding, meant that he needed to bear certain responsibilities.

He must consider the consequences of certain actions and cannot act recklessly. He cannot act impulsively according to his own desires, as this could lead to extremely negative consequences.

If he agrees to the Golden Crow clan's conditions, marries the so-called princess, and enters the Supreme Dao sect, what will happen next? Do they really think they're just giving him, this Daoist disciple, a Golden Crow to keep as a pet?

That's bullshit!

Feng Bingwen never believed that there would be free lunches. Although in the eyes of outsiders, he had extraordinary luck and had obtained many precious things, these were all earned through good deeds. Every gain and loss is predetermined, and this is also a kind of balance.

What he needs to think about now is, what is the Golden Crow Clan trying to achieve with this move? This is a question he, as the Dao Child of the First Immortal Sect of the Human Race, should consider.

He recalled what he had seen and heard upon entering the territory of the demon kingdom. In the land ruled by the demon race, there were still a considerable number of humans living and multiplying, but they were different from the humans of the Nine Continents.

The vast majority of humans are enslaved, domesticated, regarded as food by some bloodthirsty demons, and used as lambs to offer incense by some gods.

Of course, there is also a group of humans who, due to differing beliefs, were expelled from the human race and fled to the Nine Provinces. Although they are human, they are essentially no different from demons.

Because they no longer regard ordinary humans as their own kind, but as firewood, sacrificing a city or even a country with their blood, just for their own cultivation, or even to commemorate some kind of magical treasure.

It was precisely because of this concept that during the medieval period, the orthodox traditions that had enslaved hundreds of millions of people were destroyed. The Martial Ancestor, who opened up a path for the human race, took action, swept across the Nine Provinces, and created a relatively safe environment for the human race of the Nine Provinces.

This group of humans doesn't need to think; they are killed on sight. They don't need to consider anything; they are nothing more than demons in human skin, even more despicable than some demons.

None of the above was unexpected by Feng Bingwen. What truly surprised him and even made him feel a sense of crisis was the Ghost Mulberry Demon Kingdom.

This demon kingdom, ruled by pure-blooded golden crows and built upon the foundation of hundreds of millions of humans, left Feng Bingwen speechless and speechless. He didn't know how the Golden House Clan had managed to do it, but all the humans living in this demon kingdom, although outwardly not much different from the humans of the Nine Provinces, were fundamentally different.

Because the humans here, as long as they have enough rare and precious materials to nourish them, or some special opportunity, can awaken the bloodline of the demon race and be reborn in a short time.

This is a path of bloodline advancement specifically opened up for humans, and it is also a process of transforming humans into demons.

In the Ghost Mulberry Demon Kingdom, every human being aspires to become a demon, and some families are even willing to go bankrupt for a single high-stakes gamble.

Can such a race of humans still be considered human? They are merely reserve soldiers for the demon race.

It was this astonishing sight that made Feng Bingwen realize the gravity of the situation. Undoubtedly, the Golden Crow Clan had grand ambitions. This demon kingdom could not be built in a short time. Not to mention anything else, just consider those seemingly ordinary humans who could awaken their demon bloodline at any moment due to some kind of stimulation. How much time and effort would it take to cultivate so many of them?

What kind of waves will these humans cause once they enter the Nine Provinces of Humanity?

Does everyone want to become a demon?

That's a bit of an exaggeration, but it's not far off in reality. Cultivation has absolutely nothing to do with the vast majority of humans. Almost 90% of humans can only live their lives as ordinary people.

Cultivating immortality requires aptitude, comprehension, and various other requirements, making it the most demanding path. Cultivating Buddhism also requires comprehension, but places greater emphasis on so-called Buddha-nature and innate wisdom. As for martial arts, it seems to have the lowest requirements, and anyone can practice it, but in reality, it is even more brutal because it requires sufficient perseverance and a much larger amount of resources to achieve anything, with extremely high demands on external resources.

Compared to these, one can randomly awaken the bloodline of the demon race, and if lucky enough, even master amazing supernatural powers, making flying and escaping into the earth no problem.

What mortal could resist such a temptation?

Even if one awakens the lowest level of demon bloodline, lifespan alone will increase dramatically, not to mention the many other benefits.

Who could resist?

No one would refuse to become stronger. The former eldest disciple of the Martial Ancestor created the Divine Demon Martial Path. Although that fallen human sage once believed that appearance could not determine anything, and only one's thoughts and ideas could judge everything, he was ultimately wrong.

The methods he created were ultimately used by the demon race, which naturally integrated the bloodline of all demons into the bloodline of the human race, thus establishing a demon kingdom based on the human race.

"We cannot agree to this!"

Feng Bingwen stood up and finally made a decision. Raising the Golden Crow was indeed tempting, but compared to the potential repercussions, it was nothing.

He never forgot that he possessed a divine book that recorded all the consequences of his words and actions, and the karmic effects of his choices, which would ultimately manifest in his life.

"Golden Crow, don't you think it's a pity to just refuse like this?"

A voice, tinged with a faint smile, rang out in front of Feng Bingwen.

"There's nothing to regret."

Feng Bingwen responded without hesitation. The spiritual mist that swirled around his body naturally gathered and outlined a hazy, indistinct human figure. He felt no fluctuations; what he saw before him seemed as if it were a masterpiece of nature.

"It's just a golden crow. If I succeed in my cultivation in the future, I can catch one myself."

"You have ambition, but you're going to get me into trouble. That time, Old Golden Crow boasted that he wanted to become a disciple of the sect!"

It was merely a blurry outline, yet it exuded a profound sense of Dao that suppressed countless ages of vicissitudes.

"The Dao Lord is no match for the Demon Emperor? If that's the case, then this disciple has no choice but to reluctantly agree."