Three days passed quickly.
That day, Shu Lan brought Qin An to the meeting place designated by Venerable Lieyang early in the morning.
After a short while, Venerable Lieyang arrived with several disciples and the Second Elder.
Because Kong Xiang's injuries haven't fully healed yet, and Ye Feiyu has to take care of him, neither of them could come this time.
The Second Elder's cultivation level is at the Nascent Soul stage, making him a high-end combatant in the sect. With him accompanying them this time, everyone's safety is somewhat guaranteed.
"Junior brother, you've arrived."
Shu Lan nodded, "Senior brother."
Venerable Lieyang turned to look at his disciples behind him, "Is everyone ready?"
The disciples said in unison, "We're ready."
"good."
The Venerable Blazing Sun whistled, and a huge flying spirit beast flew over. It was entirely white, with very large wings, and some black on its head and the edges of its wings.
Shu Lan had never ridden in such a thing before and found it very novel.
“This is a spirit beast raised by the sect. There are many such spirit beasts in the sect. If you want to ride one, you only need to apply for one.” Venerable Lieyang stretched out a hand, and the spirit beast obediently lowered its head, letting Venerable Lieyang stroke its head.
"Okay, I understand." Shu Lan nodded, indicating that she understood.
Venerable Lieyang had everyone climb onto the back of the spirit beast, and then, at his command, the spirit beast took flight high, carrying everyone to their destination.
The territory of the demon race is vast and boundless, with countless spiritual veins, immortal herbs, spiritual medicines, as well as various kinds of demon races such as rare birds and beasts and ferocious monsters. Most demon races live on the plains, but this is not their only place of residence.
The Demon Emperor's birthday celebration was held on the icy plains of the far north, a place said to be covered in ice and snow, with howling winds and ice that would never melt for ten thousand years.
Shu Lan and Qin An sat on the back of the spirit beast, watching the scenery rushing past on both sides.
Feeling a bit bored, Qin An asked Shu Lan, "Master, could you tell me about the Demon Emperor Ling Tian?"
“Sure.” Shu Lan thought for a moment and said, “This Demon Emperor Ling Tian is said to be based on an ice roc, born in the far north ice plains. He is over six thousand years old.”
"His cultivation level is extremely high; it is said that he is already a Mahayana cultivator."
"He once slew a Mahayana-stage demonic beast that had plagued the demon realm for many years, thus protecting many demon people."
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Qin An listened attentively, nodding occasionally.
Shu Lan chatted with Qin An as they walked, and gradually they were nearing their final destination.
"Grand Elder, Grandmaster Uncle, we've arrived!" A disciple excitedly pointed ahead and shouted.
In the midst of a vast snowfield, a magnificent palace stood tall.
The Demon Palace on the far north ice plains is a giant palace carved from ice. The ice palace is so lifelike that it seems to be alive. The interior space of the ice palace is extremely large, comparable to the capital city and imperial palace of a human country, which shows how luxurious it is.
Outside the Ice Palace was a large circular plaza, surrounded by cultivators from all directions. Some carried longswords, others carried ancient zithers, some held jade fans, and others wore golden crowns; all possessed extraordinary bearing. At this moment, they were craning their necks, looking towards the direction of the Demon Palace.
This is the banquet venue for the demon race, also known as the Demon Emperor's birthday celebration.
At this moment, a considerable number of demons had gathered in the banquet hall, most of whom were at the Nascent Soul stage or above. Demon Emperors were few and far between, and Demon Kings were even fewer.
Just then, someone shouted, "His Majesty the Demon Emperor has arrived!"
Immediately, all eyes in the room turned to that direction.
A gigantic ice roc appeared in the sky above the demon palace. It let out a long cry, transformed into a burly figure, and then landed in the center of the demon palace.
The Demon Emperor Ling Tian sat on his throne in the center of the Ice Palace, with two old men on his left and a woman in red on his right.
Ling Tian was tall and robust, with bulging muscles, an exceptionally handsome face, and piercing, tiger-like eyes that gave him an imposing presence.
He was wearing a black dragon robe, on which a five-clawed golden dragon was embroidered with dark gold thread. The dragon's head had two sharp horns on top, like two blades.
Ling Tian's skin was a healthy bronze color, and his whole body exuded a powerful energy fluctuation that could even rival that of a cultivator in the Mahayana stage.
The Demon Emperor's birthday celebration was undoubtedly a grand event for the cultivation world. Therefore, most cultivators from across the land flocked to the event, eager to witness the Demon Emperor's splendor.
With a wave of his hand, the Demon Emperor Ling Tian opened the gates of the Ice Palace. "Fellow Daoists, you have come from afar and must have been waiting for quite some time. Now you may all enter."
The cultivators in the square all showed joy upon hearing this, and some of the junior disciples even cheered. They all rushed towards the entrance of the Ice Palace, stepping into this most sacred place of the demon race.
Shu Lan and Qin An were also among them.
"Haha! Congratulations on the birthday of His Majesty the Demon Emperor!"
"Congratulations to Your Majesty the Demon Emperor on your advancement in cultivation and your formidable strength!"
"May His Majesty the Demon Emperor live a long and prosperous life, his fame enduring as long as the heavens!"
Everyone offered their blessings, creating a lively and peaceful scene.
Ling Tian waved his hand, signaling everyone to quiet down.
"Fellow Daoists, I am very pleased that you have all come to my birthday banquet. Now, please raise your glasses and drink freely, without any restraint."
"Thank you, Your Majesty the Demon Emperor!" all the cultivators said in unison.
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