"Grandpa, are they really the Demon Lord and that supreme ancestor? Wasn't it said that the ancestor died and vanished 30,000 years ago?" Lu Zhao asked doubtfully after walking a distance and recovering.
"The Ancestor possessed extraordinary abilities, how could she have fallen so easily? Although we do not know what happened back then, with the Ancestor's abilities, there is nothing in the world that she could not resolve."
"When I was young, the Ancestor and the Demon Lord, who had not yet become the Demon Lord, traveled to the turbulent Red Lotus City. The Ancestor quelled the unrest and personally taught me cultivation techniques to help me stabilize the city."
"Our ancestor has done a great favor for our Lu family. When our ancestor was in Red Lotus City, he lived in the Orchid Courtyard. After our ancestor left, I sealed the Orchid Courtyard."
"I hope that one day Youlan Academy will be able to welcome the Ancestor again, but unfortunately ten thousand years have passed and there is still no news of the Ancestor. I thought that the Ancestor would never set foot in Red Lotus City again."
"I never expected to see the ancestor's demeanor again today." Recalling the past, Lu Jingge felt excited and thrilled.
"You! You're always causing me trouble. If it weren't for the Demon Lord and the Ancestor showing mercy this time, do you think you would have survived?"
"After you return to the city lord's mansion, you will remain inside and reflect on your mistakes. You are not allowed to step out of the mansion again." Lu Jingge said sternly.
Lu Zhao wailed, "Grandpa, no! Father, please beg Grandpa to keep me confined in the mansion, or I'll go crazy."
Lu Cheng remained unmoved, saying, "Come find me when you're insane."
The city lord's mansion acted swiftly, quickly delivering several boxes of Source Magic Crystals to Youlan Courtyard.
“Ayan, the Source Demon Crystals contain pure demonic energy, which can help you break through your strength more quickly. These Source Demon Crystals should be enough for Ayan to break through the bottleneck.”
Ruan Xiyan put away the Source Demon Crystal. "Ayu, I'm going into seclusion now."
Before leaving, Ruan Xiyan glanced at Jun Yu and Fu Chishang and instructed them, "Ayu, Uncle, you two should get along well."
After Ruan Xiyan entered the room, only Jun Yu and Fu Chishang remained, staring at each other blankly.
Fu Chishang coughed awkwardly and pointed to the chair in the courtyard, "Young Master Jun, why don't we sit down over there?"
"Please." Junyu gestured.
After sitting down, there was silence for a moment, and the atmosphere fell into an eerily quiet one once again.
"How long have you known each other, Young Master Jun?" Fu Chishang started a conversation to avoid an awkward silence.
He had heard many rumors about the Demon Lord before: ruthless, merciless, a killer, with unfathomable strength and an inscrutable mind.
But now that he has actually met this Demon Lord, he even doubts whether the Demon Lord in front of him is a fake. His gentle demeanor when facing Xiao Xi is enough to blind him.
However, when Xiao Xi was not by his side, all his gentleness disappeared, leaving only the sharp edge and ruthlessness unique to a person in a superior position.
“When I met her, you didn’t even exist in this world. Ayan is a demon, while you are gods. There should have been no connection between you.”
"But unexpectedly, Ayan has become involved with you all. Now I'm not sure if it's good or bad. Maybe it was all destined."
“But your divine race’s identity dictates that you stand on different sides from hers. I can see that Ayan cherishes you, her family, very much. If one day, the divine race and the demon race really break out into a large-scale war.”
"I don't expect you to necessarily stand on Ayan's side, I just hope you won't stand against her and won't betray her trust."
"If Ayan is saddened because of you, even if you are related by blood, I will not show any mercy."
You can tell from his words how important Xiao Xi is to him, even to his whole world. It's astonishing that a dignified Demon Lord of the Demon Realm could develop such deep feelings for her.
Looking at Jun Yu's serious expression, Fu Chishang solemnly said, "No matter what happens between the gods and demons in the future, my aim will never be directed at Xiao Xi. I believe my sister thinks the same way."
"You should be able to see that although your older sister was absent from Xiaoxi's growth, she loves Xiaoxi very much. If she didn't have a strong emotional bond with Xiaoxi, she wouldn't be able to help her regain her past memories under the restraint of the Mind-Avoiding Cone."
"What you're worried about doesn't actually exist. My sister and I also want to thank you for always protecting Xiaoxi for us."
"Protecting Ayan is something I would gladly do." Jun Yu's gaze towards Fu Chishang softened somewhat.
He had never had any goodwill towards the people of the gods, but the way his uncle, who was related to Ayan by blood in this life, acted was somewhat unexpected.
"Xiao Xi... she really is that progenitor of the Demon Realm." Fu Chishang hesitated for a moment, but still asked.
"yes."
“That’s good. I was worried that the gods would relentlessly pursue Xiaoxi because of my sister’s situation. If Xiaoxi has an extraordinary identity, she will have the ability to protect herself and will no longer need to fear the gods,” Fu Chishang murmured.
In the room, Ruan Xiyan placed all the Source Magic Crystals in front of her and began to absorb the demonic energy within them.
Pure demonic energy converged into her body, and her meridians gradually strengthened and transformed...
Two days later, the quiet room was filled with the violent aura that only comes with a breakthrough.
"Ayan is about to break through." Jun Yu, standing in the courtyard, smiled as he saw this.
Ruan Xiyan walked out of the room, glanced at the thunderclouds gathering in the sky, and said, "Ayu, I'm going to find a place to break through the tribulation."
If one were to break through here, the entire courtyard would likely be reduced to ruins after the tribulation.
“No need for that trouble.” Jun Yu waved his hand, and a protective shield enveloped the surroundings. “Ayan, you can rest assured to undergo the tribulation. With me here, I will not allow the tribulation to damage the courtyard in the slightest.”
Upon hearing this, Ruan Xiyan smiled and then focused on facing the upcoming tribulation.
"Bang—"
One lightning bolt after another struck, and Ruan Xiyan rushed forward to meet them. She was now able to handle the lightning tribulations during her breakthrough with ease.
After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the power of the lightning tribulation gradually weakened until it finally disappeared completely, while Ruan Xiyan's strength was consolidated, reaching the level of a low-level demon general.
Ruan Xiyan looked at Jun Yu and walked forward with a smile, "Ayu, how have you been getting along with my uncle these past few days?"
"It's alright." Jun Yu took Ruan Xiyan's hand. "With Ayan's cultivation speed, it shouldn't be long before her strength returns to its peak."
"Ah Yu, I've successfully broken through. Let's go back to the Demon Capital," Ruan Xiyan said.
As her strength broke through, some of the memories that flashed through her mind became clearer.
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