"Wait!" Suddenly, Zhu Li's expression changed, and he asked, "Hao Jiuyou, none of the powerful members of our clan who have been in seclusion in the Heavenly Cave have come out in all these years. Did you secretly do something about it?"
Everyone's faces darkened. What seemed like nothing at first now appeared to have many flaws.
The Heavenly Cave is located deep within the Ten Thousand Mountains. It is considered a forbidden area for the Heavenly Demon Sable Clan, and only those with high status within the clan are qualified to enter it for cultivation and seclusion.
However, throughout history, there have been many top experts of the Heavenly Demon Mink Clan who went into seclusion there and disappeared forever. It was only after a long time that their clansmen could find their remains in some secluded places, because they failed in some breakthrough attempts.
Therefore, no one from the Heavenly Cave has emerged from seclusion for a hundred years. The Heavenly Demon Sable Clan did not suspect anything and thought it was normal. However, after Cao Ya, Qingzhi, and Lin Dong of the Five Thunder God Palms explained that the effects of the Eternal Illusion Demon Flower were indeed very suitable for a secluded place like the Heavenly Cave for arduous cultivation.
“Once the fragrance of the Eternal Illusion Flower is inhaled, one will fall into an illusion until the body withers and dies. Moreover, to outsiders, there will be no clue whatsoever; they will only think that he is in deep cultivation in seclusion.” Lin Dong’s voice was solemn.
He was repeating Yan's words. As the spirit of the ancestral stone artifact, a divine object forged by the ancestor of talismans, Yan's knowledge was probably unmatched by most people in the world.
Lin Dong's unique affinity with the Ancestral Symbol also won Yan's favor, leading Yan to decide to acknowledge him as his master.
It should be known that throughout the millennia, there have been many lucky individuals in the world who have accidentally obtained the Ancestral Stone. These individuals are also considered exceptional talents, but none of them have gained the recognition of the Rock or taken the initiative to appear before it.
It's because they lack this affinity with ancestral symbols.
Although others did not know where Lin Dong learned about the Eternal Illusion Flower, the elders such as Zhu Li were knowledgeable and had more or less known about the secrets of the alien demon race, including the Eternal Illusion Flower.
Therefore, they were convinced that Lin Dong was not lying, and that the effects of the Eternal Illusion Flower were truly terrifying.
"Haha, you're right. Those old guys inside the Heavenly Cave are indeed trapped in the illusion of the Eternal Illusion Flower. Hehe, some of them should be dying soon, right?" Hao Jiuyou sneered.
This disregard for their own kind clearly enraged all the members of the Heavenly Demon Sable Clan.
"Damn Hao Jiuyou, you are so cruel! My clan raised you, and this is how you repay us?! You are a heartless, ungrateful, and despicable scoundrel."
The Heavenly Demon Sable Clan was furious. Hao Jiuyou's actions clearly indicated that he intended to wipe out most of the Heavenly Demon Sable's powerful members in one fell swoop. If they lost most of their Reincarnation Realm and Samsara Realm experts, what right would the Heavenly Demon Sable have to be ranked among the dominant clans of the Demon Realm?
It is very likely that the Celestial Demon Sable Clan, which has flourished since ancient times, will decline from this point on.
This is not uncommon. In ancient times, there were as many as six dominant clans in the Demon Realm, but now? Only four remain.
Of course, this was due to the war against the alien demons.
However, Hao Jiuyou betrayed the Heavenly Demon Sable Clan and joined the Otherworldly Demon Clan. The Eternal Illusion Demon Flower was also a rare item of the Otherworldly Demon Clan, so it's not a big problem to say that it was caused by the Otherworldly Demon Clan.
"Hao Jiuyou, today, as the Grand Elder of the Heavenly Demon Sable, I will personally kill you, you traitor! Everyone is a witness!" Zhu Li shouted, and with a wave of his sleeve, his Yuan Power shot out like a rainbow.
Hao Jiuyou, having advanced to the Reincarnation Realm, was quite powerful. He withstood one attack, then his body emitted a fragrant aroma as he laughed maniacally:
"My body is permeated with the illusory fragrance of the Eternal Illusion Flower. Once you kill me, my body will self-destruct, and the illusory fragrance will envelop the entire Heavenly Demon Sable Clan. You will all be trapped in the illusion. At that time, perhaps the Heavenly Demon Sable Clan will be wiped out from this world."
Hao Jiuyou spread his arms wide, looking as if he were going mad.
"You wretched child!"
Zhu Li and the elders were furious, but they dared not make any further moves, as they were all well aware of the power of the Eternal Illusion Flower.
They are incredibly powerful, with even the weakest among them being at the Reincarnation Realm. They can hold their own for a while, but if ordinary clansmen are affected, then there will be serious trouble.
"This time, I guess I was just unlucky, but I haven't lost yet. When I return, the Heavenly Demon Sable Clan will surely fall into my hands again." Hao Jiuyou grinned ferociously. Although he had a crazy air about him, he was not reckless. On the contrary, he was very methodical. After threatening everyone, he immediately tried to retreat.
"You can't leave." Qingzhi said calmly, flicking her finger. A dragon's roar rang out, and the Yuan energy surged, blocking Hao Jiuyou's path.
"What, Azure Dragon King of the Dragon Clan, do you want to see the Heavenly Demon Sable Clan almost wiped out? Ah, right, you are the Azure Dragon King, and the Dragon Clan is one of the dominant clans in the Demon Realm. Without the Heavenly Demon Sable Clan, it would be a great thing for the Dragon Clan, which is also a dominant clan." Hao Jiuyou sneered.
"Stop trying to sow discord!" Zhu Li and the elders shouted, but their hearts couldn't help but skip a beat.
“I believe in the Azure Dragon King,” Little Marten said firmly.
“I personally invited Cao Ya. Would I have agreed to the Heavenly Demon Sable Clan’s request and personally invited Cao Ya if I hadn’t been aware of the situation? Do you think I didn’t know that Cao Ya has been cultivating diligently? If he were to advance to the Ancestral Realm, it would be the best news for the Tianxuan Continent.” Qingzhi said calmly. “Besides, young friend Lin Dong is here. The thing inside him is the nemesis of the alien demons.”
Lin Dong was a promising junior of his, and there was no doubt that Aokiji had sensed the ancestral stone.
Moreover, Lin Dong did not hide his strength much after becoming powerful.
Therefore, upon hearing this, Lin Dong smiled and flicked his finger, releasing a gentle white light that then transformed into an ancient rune stone in mid-air.
"Hao Jiuyou, you're celebrating far too soon," Lin Dong said.
Buzz~~~
The talisman hung high in the sky, and immediately a gentle white light poured down from it, enveloping Hao Jiuyou's body. As the white light enveloped him, he could clearly sense that the black illusory fragrance on his body was gradually being purified.
It was as if ice and snow had met the blazing sun.
"This is... the Ancestral Stone?! It actually fell into your hands?!" Upon seeing this, Hao Jiuyou's expression finally changed, and his voice turned gloomy.
"Good eye." Lin Dong smiled and said, "Elder Zhu Li, you can make your move now."
"Thank you very much, young friend Lin Dong."
Zhu Li nodded, a cold look flashing across his aged face. Then, he moved, about to transform into a rainbow of light and rush out to attack Hao Jiuyou.
"Wait a minute." Suddenly, Cao Ya raised his hand and pressed down on Zhu Li, as powerful as a god, and Zhu Li was unable to move.
"The Five Thunder God Palm?!" Zhu Li was shocked and furious. Could it be that the Five Thunder God Palm was actually going to attack him?!
Everyone's expression changed, and their hearts sank.
Could it be... that the Five Thunder God Palm is actually going to protect Hao Jiuyou? But judging from his previous attitude, it doesn't seem like he would do that.
"Cao Ya?" Aokiji frowned as well.
Cao Ya waved his hand, indicating that with him there, things wouldn't get chaotic.
Releasing his grip on Zhu Li, he looked at Hao Jiuyou and calmly said:
"Summon the Otherworldly King, don't waste time."
Upon hearing this, all living beings suddenly understood.
"You want to kill the Demon King and weaken the Demon Clan? Isn't that a bit too risky? What if..." Qingzhi pondered, her words carrying an unspoken meaning. After all, this was the territory of the Heavenly Demon Mink Clan, and she would feel guilty if anything went wrong.
"Azure Dragon King need not worry. The alien demons are the greatest enemies of heaven and earth. Our Heavenly Demon Sable Clan will never hold back the Tianxuan Continent!" Zhu Li and the elders said with conviction.
In terms of stance, the members of the Heavenly Demon Mink Clan, except for scoundrels like Hao Jiuyou, are all able to stand their ground.
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