"Sword God, there's no need to rush. Let me explain slowly. It's a long story, and this isn't the place for idle chatter. Please come with me, Sword God, and we'll find another place. I will definitely answer all your questions clearly. This matter is of great importance. If you, Sword God, are truly unwilling, the demon race will not force you. So, you can think carefully about what you promised before. There's no need to rush to answer me!"
Upon hearing this, Li Sisui's expression softened considerably. As expected of the demon city lord, his words were not only impeccable but also exceptionally pleasant to listen to. This humble attitude made Li Sisui somewhat embarrassed. Moreover, having already made a promise in front of so many people, how could he go back on his word? He was not a fickle person…
After Meiji's words, the expressions of both the demons and Li Sisui softened considerably. Seeing this, Meiji once again showed a humble smile and extended her hand, saying, "..."
"Since the Sword God has no objections, please make your way here! This way, please!"
As she spoke, Meiji took a graceful step and walked at the front, with Yao Shiba following closely behind. Li Sisui and Leng Rushuang exchanged a glance and silently followed behind Yao Shiba. Diao Bao flapped its huge wings and circled and glided above everyone's heads, closely following Li Sisui.
The group left the entrance of the Demon Breath Pavilion and walked towards the deepest part of the pavilion. They stopped in front of the three-story bone building. Without a doubt, the only three-story bone building in the Demon Breath Pavilion was the residence of the city lord, Meiji, and the place where the demons discussed important matters.
"Ladies and gentlemen, this way please. My humble abode is simple and unassuming; please excuse my poor appearance. Please come this way!"
With an apologetic expression, Meiji led the group through a series of turns until they arrived at a spacious room. The room was large enough that even with a hundred or so people inside, it didn't feel crowded at all; in fact, it felt rather sparse. Meiji walked in slowly, then stepped aside and asked Li Sisui to follow. The two of them then walked inside one after the other, and the rest of the group followed and crowded in.
After everyone was seated, Meiji looked at Li Sisui, who had a puzzled expression, and slowly said:
"Sword God is exceptionally talented. At such a young age, he has already achieved such heaven-defying cultivation. If it is not due to destiny, then it is truly unbelievable. I have mentioned to you before about the Demon Cave. The truth is not as the rumors say, but there is another hidden story. Today, I will explain it to you clearly!"
"Lord, please speak frankly. Although I am but a nobody, I keep my word and will never go back on my promise!"
"With your words, Sword God, I can finally rest assured. Whew~"
A glint of light flashed in Meiji's eyes, her face beaming with joy. She then rose from her seat, her full chest heaving, and declared in a resounding voice:
"The demon race, which once stood at the top of Buzhou Mountain, could not escape the fate of being wiped out and destroyed. Despite the efforts of successive demon races to deduce the heavens and earth and calculate yin and yang, they could not save the demon race from disaster. The reason why the demon race is hiding here now is a helpless move and an expedient measure!"
The Demon Cave I mentioned to you before is actually a magical artifact refined by the Demon Ancestor in the past. It forms its own world and has the power to create the world. For the demon race, it is the only true haven, which is why we have been searching for the Demon Cave.
As for the destiny of the demon race, it is recorded in the ancestral precepts deduced by the demon race. Only those who bear the destiny can lead the demon race to a new life; otherwise, it won't be long before they, even hiding here, will not escape the danger of annihilation!
Li Sisui seemed to understand but not quite. Seeing this, Meiji smiled and continued:
"Since you, Sword God, are from Wulipo, you must know that the demon race does not exist in that area at all. It is said that the demon race could not cultivate because of the thin spiritual energy, and that is why they were squeezed out. But that is not true!"
Although the demon race has strong physical talents and is heavily dependent on the abundance of spiritual energy, even human cultivators, with their weak bodies, can obtain better spiritual energy in Wulipo. As a race with even stronger physical talents, why would the demon race fear a harsh environment and scarce spiritual energy?
To be honest, the adaptability of the demon race is second only to that of humans, and certainly not inferior to that of humans!
The real reason is that our clan was driven out, suffering heavy casualties all the way from Wulipo to Shengrenqiu, our clan's foundation was completely destroyed, and by the time we were driven to Fugushan, we were already a remnant of defeated soldiers. It wasn't until we reached Shuraling that we were able to barely survive and live to this day!
"Driven out? Who is this person, possessing such formidable strength!"
"Who? To be honest, I don't know either, because I wasn't even born then. I only know this from my ancestors' memories. Although our clan has been recuperating in the Asura Ridge for tens of thousands of years, it is not a safe place. One day, the scene of the past will happen again. Only by finding the demon cave can we find a permanent solution. After that, the demon race will no longer have to keep running for their lives..."
Li Sisui and Leng Rushuang exchanged a glance, their faces filled with shock. The demon race described in ancient books were all overlords who could fly and escape into the earth. When had they ever heard of the demon race having such a humiliating history? What kind of terrifying being would be able to exterminate the demon race?
Mentioning the history of the demon race seemed to unlock long-sealed memories. Before Li Sisui could ask anything further, Meiji sighed and said:
"The so-called destiny of the demon race is the final result deduced by the Demon Ancestor in the past. Only the one who bears the destiny of the demon race can lead the demon race out of the shadow of extinction. I originally thought it was the Eighteenth, but today I have the honor of meeting you, Sword God, and I have just woken up from my dream. Especially with your cultivation of the third level of Divine Illumination, you were able to stand on the Asura Ridge, which in itself speaks volumes. Not to mention the competition with the Eighteenth afterward, all of this makes me even more certain that you are the one that the Demon Ancestor deduced!"
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