Chapter 396 The Four Kings Discuss the Current Situation
"Physical body, consciousness, mind, nascent soul..."
"He has virtually no weaknesses in any of the four aspects, and appears to be a remarkable junior."
The Heart Beast Tower serves as one of the retirement homes for the demon race of the North.
Managing the Ancient Beast Ancestral Mountain was just part of his daily life, and he had seen countless talented juniors. There were very few cultivators like Wang Yu who were well-rounded and multifaceted.
As the old men chatted, Wang Yu traversed the entire eastern mountain path and stone steps at a very fast pace, arriving at the first resting platform at the bend.
At that time, gifts from the Ancient Beast Ancestor Mountain also arrived simultaneously.
Wang Yu stood on the dark stone platform, his eyes slightly narrowed. Blood-red mist was rising from the platform and spontaneously flowing into his body.
Upon contact, one can immediately feel an improvement in their physical cultivation.
As his blood and qi surged, the Silver Blood Divine Marrow began to refine the second bone. Wang Yu chose the skull as the second immortal bone, and the total amount of Silver Blood Divine Marrow increased.
This caused his skull to also show specks of silver light.
Unfortunately, this state only lasted a short time before it ended, and that was all the rewards for passing the first level. Wang Yu couldn't help but become more interested in the rewards that followed.
The blood mist just now was essentially the pure blood and qi power left behind by the Beast God. It was quick to absorb and had no side effects, so coming to the Ancient Beast Ancestral God Mountain was definitely the right decision.
The strength of the first layer is limited to the third order.
From the second level onwards, the test of stepping onto the stone steps no longer has a random characteristic; instead, all 1,080 stone steps present the same test.
The higher you go, the stronger it becomes.
The most basic test is the pressure on the physical body, like a gravity restriction on the whole body. With each step, the pressure increases slightly.
Under such tempering, Wang Yu released the collected lunar evil power from the Taiyin Nourishing Evil Coffin. While refining the evil, he used the power of the restrictions in this place to slowly and steadily improve his physical body's realm.
The divine power field formed by the silver blood divine power also improved in proficiency through this confrontation, and Wang Yu became more and more adept at controlling it.
in this way.
As he passed through the second level and arrived at the corner platform, even more blood mist surged out, helping Wang Yufei rapidly increase the total amount of Silver Blood Divine Essence.
This time, the digestion time was twice as long.
He has progressed through about one-tenth of the initial stage of the fourth level of body refinement, which is very fast.
Following this logic, perhaps he could use the gifts from the Ancient Beast Ancestral Mountain to raise his body refinement cultivation to its current peak and break through the shackles of the mid-stage of the fourth rank.
In terms of cultivation techniques, a breakthrough must be made first.
Thinking of this.
Wang Yu's gaze involuntarily fell on the placement bar. The progress below the Corpse Demon Secret Technique was gradually advancing. It would only take about twenty years to complete the entire fourth-tier version.
The Yinming Demon Dragon Technique was developed and evolved during the baptism of the dragon vein. It has already merged with a part of the Corpse Demon Secret Technique. If it continues to progress, the chances of success are very high.
Once the gifts from the second-tier platform have been received.
Wang Yu turned from north to west, continuing his challenge to the next level.
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at the same time.
The aerial battlefield of the Tianpeng clan.
All the demon kings from all sides were present, making it the most lively and grand occasion for the demon race in the North in recent years. All kinds of transformed demons gathered together, from the small Gold-Eating Rat to the giant Mountain Python.
All of them landed in this place, on a temporary high platform in the center. The Heavenly Roc King wore a golden crown and a royal feather robe, his sky-blue eyes exuding great majesty.
His aura had clearly reached the Great Perfection of the Nascent Soul stage.
Among all the demons present, only three could rival him.
A person with colorful deer antlers on his head, with round, emerald-green beads hanging from them, exuded a strong medicinal fragrance that made anyone who got close feel completely comfortable.
This is the king of the Hercules Deer clan.
Five-Colored Deer – Lu Ming!
Although both were at the Great Perfection of the Nascent Soul stage, his oppressive aura was not as strong as that of the Heavenly Roc King, and he often wore a warm and gentle smile.
He was recognized and supported by many demons who believed he would be a benevolent king. What was rather strange was that he was the only one from the Medicine Horned Deer clan who came, without even bringing any attendants.
The second person was born into the Thunder Scale Clan. This beast resembles a Qilin in appearance, but it is only a descendant of the Qilin and not a true descendant of the Qilin. Because it is naturally skilled in using thunder, it named itself the "Thunder Scale Clan"!
The contemporary King Lei Lin is a middle-aged, burly man with purple hair.
Fine scales appeared on his body, spreading across his entire body like lightning. He was also at the Great Perfection of the Nascent Soul Realm. Lei Lin Wang maintained a high posture, standing on the carriage and refusing to get down.
Even so, a group of scaled beasts still gathered around him, looking content to be driven by the king and proud to be his vanguard.
The third person is the Fire Crow King!
This race is quite legendary. Legend has it that the immortals who established the ancient celestial dynasty arrived riding a large number of fire crows. Their ancestors played a significant role in transforming the Ice Prison Realm into a normal world.
Transforming vast swathes of permafrost and ice fields into soil suitable for the normal world.
Furthermore, this clan has many branches, one in the Southern Broken Realm Mountains, one in the Underworld Mountain Sect, and one in the Blazing Sun Sect. Although their bloodlines are extraordinary, none of them submit to each other.
The fire crow and the sky roc both belong to the genus of birds.
In the general trend of the struggle for the Holy Lord, they are the least favored, but they can definitely secure a top-three position among the nine demon kings.
The remaining six positions are what the lower eight clans should fight for.
Their strength is generally at the late stage of the fourth rank, comparable to human cultivators of the same realm. This is the core reason why the demon race, despite its strength, retreats to the Broken Realm Mountains.
Actually, the real issue lies with the Nascent Soul Venerable. There are very few corresponding fifth-tier Heavenly Demons. The Heavenly Demon Bone Forest does have Nascent Soul Poisonous Beasts, but they are clearly not from the same faction as them.
The Sword Sect of Taihu Lake is known to have four Nascent Soul cultivators.
The Red Iris side also has four members of the Heavenly Demon Sect.
Unable to subdue each other, they formed a situation of opposing forces. Once this balance was broken, the fighting would continue until one side was completely defeated.
Unless a third party joins, forming a pincer movement.
As we all know, triangles are stable, and so are forces. If there is only one opponent, they will fight to the death.
With two opponents, one would have to consider things carefully.
They even formed alliances and began to plot and scheme against each other.
The demon race possesses this potential.
Unfortunately, their unity is not very good. Although they are called one tribe, in reality, each tribe is distinct and separate from the others.
The saying "dragons do not dwell with snakes" illustrates this point.
The four races are clearly distinct. The Heavenly Roc King possesses the majesty of an emperor and is supported by all birds, while the Five-Colored King possesses a holy heart and receives the most support from ordinary demons.
King Leilin was arrogant and domineering, and he was surrounded by elite demons. King Huoya was all alone, and apart from the fire crows that followed him, he had almost no useful subordinates.
With their distinct styles and similar levels of strength, it is no easy task for the four to vie for the position of Holy Lord of the Northern Demon Clan.
But among demons, the strong are respected.
Just fight! Whoever wins is the boss. Might makes right!
As time goes by.
The Demon King's Banquet officially began. Seating arrangements were made in the center according to strength and clan power, with the Two-Tailed Shadow Cat sitting in the middle.
In front is the Bloodblade Tiger, and behind it is the Gold-Eating Rat.
The location is absolutely amazing!
The four seats at the head of the table are of equal status, arranged in a straight line.
King Tianpeng did not place himself on a superior position because of the host's advantage; he treated everyone equally because of the special nature of this banquet.
After the four great demon kings took their seats, the scene gradually became lively.
The demon race's banquet wasn't as elaborate as the human race's, but they were still skilled in singing and dancing, and were proficient in playing various instruments and singing. Everyone was cultivating their own relationships.
Such social platforms are rare opportunities to encounter.
They do all sorts of things.
On the high platform, the four kings looked down at the hustle and bustle below, their expressions varied. Some felt gratified, some found it noisy, some were indifferent, and some... gazed at them with loving eyes.
King Tianpeng glanced at his three old friends beside him.
He coughed lightly.
"Recently, Taihu and Chiyuan have started fighting again. What are your thoughts on this?"
The Fire Crow King looked surprised.
"Tianpeng, what are you thinking..."
"—Strive!"
King Lei Lin slammed his hand on the low table and said in an extremely domineering manner.
"If I were the Holy Lord, facing such a good opportunity, I would rather let the demon race take the stage completely. Although the Broken Realm Mountains are rich in resources, their area is ultimately too small."
"It's time to expand the territory for the demon race!"
The Five-Colored King, having put away his ever-present smile, leaned back leisurely against the backrest formed from the materialized demonic energy, appearing extremely lazy.
He said.
"Expanding territory involves warfare, while territorial expansion involves governance."
"Are you going to fight this battle yourself? Or do you think your pack of scaled beasts can manage the vast spiritual fields and all living beings under heaven?"
King Lei Lin said arrogantly.
"So what if it's war? I, the king, will take the lead and be the first to charge into battle!"
"As for dealing with them, just kill those who don't submit. Kill them until they're terrified, kill them until they're filled with fear. If we massacre the city and exterminate the entire population, why would we have to worry about them not obediently submitting?"
"A brute."
Lu Ming had witnessed Lei Linwang's thought process before, but each time he wanted to hear the guy's foolish opinions and embarrass him.
As expected.
King Tianpeng and King Huoya both chuckled to themselves until King Leilin glared at them fiercely, at which point they restrained themselves somewhat.
King Tianpeng sighed.
"King Lei Lin is not what he used to be."
"The reason why the demon race was able to prosper and reach the top back then was because of the great talent and strategy of the Ice Phoenix Saint Lord. The Four Spirit Ancestors were also absolute contributors. Now the Four Spirits have disappeared..."
"The Xuanwu lineage has fled to the Chaotic Ancient Sea and I heard that they have colluded with the Tianhai Ancient Sect. They have long forgotten about us poor relatives."
"The Vermilion Bird lineage moved to the Vermilion Bird Divine Mountain in the south of Chiyuan. In recent years, it has completely declined. The youngest generation of inheritors of the title of 'Vermilion Bird Child' only has the cultivation level of Core Formation."
"The White Tiger lineage lives in the Southern Broken Realm Mountains and has never interacted with us, while the Azure Dragon lineage... the Azure Dragon Ancestor is still in seclusion healing his injuries."
Do you think this is normal?
King Tianpeng spoke at length, leaving King Leilin speechless before gradually stopping. The Azure Dragon Ancestor, known as [Azure Dragon Child], was an azure dragon who had attained enlightenment.
He is also the only Celestial Demon of the Northern Demon Clan to have reached the Divine Transformation stage.
More than four hundred years ago, after returning from the last great war between good and evil, he announced that he would be in indefinite seclusion, and that he should not be disturbed unless the survival of his race was at stake.
They had no idea what Qinglongzi did after he went out.
But it is certain that it is related to the human race's Nascent Soul Venerable. In the past, when the Azure Dragon Prince was in power, even if there were conflicts among the various demon races, they could be suppressed, which is why they lived in peace.
In recent years.
Friction between them deepened, and no one stood up for justice.
This is the real reason why the Demon King's banquet was held: there was a lack of someone in charge!
However, the struggle for the position of Holy Lord must be stopped short of a decisive moment, while still displaying invincible power to intimidate the demon kings who have transformed into human form, so that it will be easier to carry out "holy judgment" in the future.
Describing the situation of the demon race is actually a reminder to others to understand their current predicament: internal strife... will not end well.
King Lei Lin frowned.
He hesitated for a long time before finally speaking.
"You mean, there won't be a fight this time?"
"Yo!"
Before the Heavenly Roc King could respond, the Five-Colored King sneered and said sarcastically, "I didn't expect you to have such wisdom. You even figured out how subtle the Heavenly Roc was being."
"Lu Ming! Are you deliberately trying to make things difficult for me?"
The Five-Colored King also slammed his fist on the table and stood up, pointing at the Thunder Scale King and cursing.
"Your management skills are the worst. If it weren't for those greedy bastards under your command who eat the young of the Spirit Fat Sheep Clan every day, would they have complained to me?"
"They're practically eating all the lambs to extinction, and they don't even know to stop! The Sky Roc Clan loves to eat dragon blood, but have you seen them go and catch any dragon pythons?!"
Suddenly drawn into the argument, Tianpeng King opened his mouth, but stopped himself from offering any words of advice. He wanted to see how long they could keep arguing.
The two demons had a long-standing feud, and this was not the only incident.
Instead, it is the accumulation of countless small things in daily life that gradually become big things. The areas managed by the two kings are relatively close to each other, and the Five-Colored King has always had a holy heart.
Ordinary demons who came to seek refuge were all welcomed, and there was even a habit of recruiting wild demons. For the demon race, he was absolutely worthy of the title of Benevolent King.
Who can tolerate their subordinates being cheated on by the neighbor next door every day?
In response to this.
King Lei Lin also had something to say.
"Who told you to take in those good-for-nothings? Fine, they can't fight, but they're all dressed up so nicely. Even if it weren't my men, I'd catch a few for a treat."
"This is outrageous!"
Seeing that the two had gone from verbal sparring to serious fighting, the Fire Crow King, who had been silent since saying just one sentence at the beginning, suddenly spoke up.
"There are ways to get a table at the dinner table."
The two arguing individuals and Tianpeng Wang, who was watching the drama unfold, immediately turned their attention to this old friend, who was used to being alone and had only a casual relationship with them.
However, due to the legend, the Fire Crow's origins are subtly superior to those of other demons, so its claim of having a solution naturally piqued the interest of others.
The Five-Colored King also became serious, sat up straight, and spoke.
"Humans are multiplying and growing stronger, and so are demons. The carrying capacity of the Broken Realm Mountains has reached its limit, and it is imperative to expand our living space outwards."
King Tianpeng continued.
"Now that the Red Kite Sect is in turmoil, the Taihu forces are taking advantage of the situation. Perhaps we can also get involved, provided that the Venerable Ones of the Refining Heaven Demon Sect give us their tacit approval."
His words reflected the thoughts of everyone else.
Compared to the billions of people in Taihu Lake, the sparsely populated Chiyuan is more suitable for the demon race to "occupy the mountain and become king".
The opportunity is ripe now, and expansion is easy; the real challenge is whether we can hold onto our position.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity; if you miss it, you don't know when the next one will come.
The expectant gazes of the three men put considerable pressure on the Fire Crow King.
He said, forcing himself to speak.
"Is that so..."
(End of this chapter)
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