Chapter 1144
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Chapter 1144: The Heavenly Demon Temple Is Set!
When Su Yi first mentioned his intention to seclude himself, the Soul Devouring Emperor informed him that this time he merely showed indications of a potential breakthrough, but there was no certainty he could reach the sixth grade of the Demonic Emperor Realm.
Therefore, Su Yi maintained modest expectations, since the Soul Devouring Emperor hadn’t acquired any extraordinary benefits like the Golden Dragon Essence Blood.
Su Yi believed that if the Soul Devouring Emperor could successfully advance to the sixth grade of the Demonic Emperor Realm, it would be sufficient. Even if he couldn’t break through this time, Su Yi felt he could accept the outcome.
However, what astonished Su Yi and the Green Emperor and others was that shortly after, the space surrounding the Soul Devouring Emperor became completely filled with a bone-chilling aura, and his power continued to increase.
The Demonic Emperor Realm: fifth level, the peak of the fifth grade, the sixth grade, the pinnacle of the sixth grade!
Until he attained the highest point of the sixth grade in the Demonic Emperor Realm, the Soul Devouring Emperor’s breakthrough momentum finally ceased, gradually stabilizing at last.
When the frigid energy dissipated, the small figure reappeared.
“Master!”
With tremendous excitement in his heart, the Soul Devouring Emperor approached Su Yi and respectfully bowed.
The expression on his aged face was filled with gratitude. If not for Su Yi, the Soul Devouring Emperor knew that his current cultivation would likely still be at the third grade of the Demonic Emperor Realm.
Yet only a few months had passed, and he had already advanced more than three levels. This was truly inconceivable in the past. The inheritance within this mysterious space was indeed formidable.
Consequently, the Soul Devouring Emperor couldn’t help but feel elated and thrilled, his body even trembling slightly.
However, after a moment, when his gaze fell upon the Green Emperor, Yang Ming, and Ying Ming, the Soul Devouring Emperor was immediately taken aback.
“You all…”
The Soul Devouring Emperor was deeply puzzled and instantly had numerous questions.
However, the three Beast Emperors before him all regarded him with what appeared to be mocking smiles.
“They are Yang Ming and Ying Ming, the two beings who emerged from Yin-yang Dark Emperor’s division, along with the Green Emperor. All three have now broken through to the eighth grade of the Demonic Emperor Realm!”
Su Yi observed the Soul Devouring Emperor’s expression and couldn’t help but explain beside him.
“The eighth grade of the Demonic Emperor Realm!”
Upon hearing this, the Soul Devouring Emperor’s eyes widened like copper bells, filled with an expression of disbelief.
And in the next instant, the excitement on his face transformed into a bitter smile.
This is… (simplified: Oh no…)
After just experiencing a modest breakthrough, he was still feeling proud of himself. But now seeing that the Green Emperor and Yin-yang Dark Emperor, who were originally at the same level as him, had both advanced to the eighth grade of the Demonic Emperor Realm simultaneously.
Most significantly, Yin-yang Dark Emperor had divided into two entities, both at the eighth grade of the Demonic Emperor Realm!
How could he possibly compare? It was truly disheartening.
Soul Devouring Emperor felt utterly helpless. It seemed that if he had followed his master earlier, he would have gained greater benefits and his strength would have improved more rapidly!
But fortunately, he could still find some sense of superiority when comparing himself to Purple Elephant Emperor, Dragon Rhinoceros Emperor, and Xuan Turtle Emperor. This thought immediately restored balance to his mind.
“Since the breakthrough is complete, let’s all depart now. The Overlord Sect is in need of personnel!”
Su Yi addressed the Green Emperor, Yang Ming, Ying Ming, and Soul Devouring Emperor.
Before they entered seclusion, Su Yi had not mined Yuan Stone nor informed the others, so he briefly explained the current situation outside.
The group departed from the mysterious space and, after meeting with Xi Wuqing, Purple Elephant Emperor, Dragon Rhinoceros Emperor, and others, they spent some effort clarifying the division of Yin-yang Dark Emperor into Yang Ming and Ying Ming to everyone, which elicited many amazed reactions.
Learning that the three Beast Emperors had now become four, Purple Elephant Emperor and Dragon Rhinoceros Emperor couldn’t help but feel greatly discouraged.
“Master, here are the Yuan Stones you requested, all collected!”
Shortly after Su Yi’s return, Wen Zhengquan arrived enthusiastically and handed him a spatial bag.
Su Yi opened it and inside, meticulously arranged, were countless Yuan Stones, all one-star quality.
“With ten billion one-star Yuan Stones, will this suffice?”
Su Yi felt reassured. He had instructed Wen Zhengquan to prepare them to settle his debt with Lingbao Pavilion.
But originally, the debts he owed were all in three-star Yuan Stones. Now they had all been converted to one-star Yuan Stones. He wondered if Lingbao Pavilion would raise any objections.
In truth, Su Yi felt somewhat helpless about this. After all, the mines were only extracting from the surface layer and producing only one-star Yuan Stones. According to Nangong Ningyue’s subsequent surveys, he understood that by digging deeper, they would certainly discover higher-grade Yuan Stones. But time was limited, and they wouldn’t have enough to repay the debt through that method.
“It’s wonderful to possess a mine. We can repay the debt so swiftly!”
Su Yi couldn’t help but marvel. When he borrowed such a vast quantity of Yuan Stones, he had worried extensively and couldn’t devise an effective strategy to repay such an enormous debt.
Now, it required less than two months to settle this debt by mining a Yuan Stone deposit.
And that didn’t even include many energy resources prepared for the Dark Sun Realm.
“Big brother, I’m going to visit Lingbao Pavilion, so I’ll entrust the mine to you!”
Su Yi and the others gathered in a newly established palace, and he said to Xi Wuqing.
“Handle your affairs, with me here, even if several second-rate forces attack simultaneously, we can defend against them!” Xi Wuqing declared.
With the preparations implemented in the Fantastic Gate Soul Realm, plus the abundance of mined Yuan Stone energy, Xi Wuqing possessed enough confidence to protect this location, even if the Yuan Zong Realm were to attack, he remained fearless!
“The Green Emperor, Yang Ming, Ying Ming, and the Soul Devouring Emperor, you four remain and guard the mine. The Purple Elephant Emperor and Dragon Rhinoceros Emperor return to the sect for protection, as powerful individuals are needed there as well!”
Su Yi issued further instructions for personnel arrangements.
The mine was critically important, with no room for failure, so he needed to leave the strongest forces here. Under the leadership of Big Brother Xi Wuqing and with the four Beast Emperors, this location could indeed be secured.
Additionally, the Overlord Sect was also vital. The most crucial issue was that the Overlord Sect was currently recruiting personnel to expand. Without several imperial-level experts leading the sect, complications might arise.
Sending Purple Elephant Emperor and Dragon Rhinoceros Emperor back, along with Xuan Turtle Emperor and Huang Jian, meant that even if a third-rate power attacked, they could withstand it.
“Yes, Master!” all the Beast Emperors responded respectfully.
“Let’s return and assess the situation first!”
After explaining several additional matters, Su Yi didn’t linger at the mine.
He, along with Su Xiaoshuai, Purple Elephant Emperor, and Dragon Rhinoceros Emperor, mounted the Flame Wing Demon Tiger and flew toward the Overlord Sect.
The original location of Fengjia Village was well-concealed and a rare advantageous position. But as the Overlord Sect recruited more members, the location would eventually be discovered.
So Su Yi wanted to rapidly expand the strength of the Overlord Sect during this period, stabilize the situation there, and then have his elder brother Xi Wuqing establish a Fantastic Gate Soul Realm. Everything would then be properly arranged.
“If time permits, perhaps we can attempt using the Array of Ten Thousand Demon-Gods Refinement.”
Contemplating the Fantastic Gate Soul Realm reminded Su Yi of the refining process known as the Array of Ten Thousand Demon-Gods.
Previously, after consuming two hundred thousand two-star Yuan Stones, the Array of Ten Thousand Demon-Gods refinement had only produced a small bubble, as if indicating to Su Yi that the Fantastic Gate Soul Realm was effective.
If Xi Wuqing hadn’t intervened, Su Yi would have considered adding another twelve or even two hundred thousand two-star Yuan Stones to make it function properly.
But reflecting now, the Overlord Sect possessed a mine, and not just an ordinary one. Could they continue experimenting with the Array of Ten Thousand Demon-Gods Refinement?
However, upon calculation, Su Yi felt that the rate of Yuan Stone consumption was somewhat excessive, and their family’s mine would probably not sustain it.
Thinking this way, one could only imagine how wealthy the Divine Demonic Sect must have been in the past!
“We’re nearly there!”
In less than a day, Su Yi and his group swiftly covered more than half of the journey.
At this moment, they witnessed a remarkable scene.
Numerous figures appeared and vanished among the surrounding forests, appearing very relaxed. Simultaneously, many people were enthusiastically discussing something.
As they proceeded forward, the closer they approached the Overlord Sect, the more figures they encountered.
“What’s occurring?”
Su Yi and the others were bewildered, uncertain about what had transpired. They didn’t intentionally eavesdrop on the conversations below.
As they neared the Overlord Sect, the number of figures gradually decreased until they disappeared completely.
“Master!”
When Su Yi and his companions returned to the Overlord Sect, Huang Jian and Xuan Turtle Emperor immediately came forward to greet them.
Su Yi wasted no time and inquired about recent developments. Huang Jian promptly reported everything to him.
“Recently, the Overlord Sect has become highly sought-after. Many wandering cultivators have arrived, desiring to join us. And during this past month, after implementing relatively strict selection criteria, we have accepted over a thousand disciples!”
Huang Jian looked at Su Yi and said, “There are many independent cultivators who are still observing. We don’t compel them to join, it’s entirely voluntary and they must undergo rigorous selection!”
Hearing this, Su Yi nodded. The figure of thousands was already substantial and appropriate for the current scale of the Overlord Sect. Having more would be difficult to manage effectively.
“If we encounter particularly talented individuals, we can nurture them and assign them suitable positions. It’s essential for the Overlord Sect to develop in the proper direction.”
Su Yi considered briefly and said, “Huang is already designated as the first protector of the Overlord Sect, that matter is settled. Additionally, we will establish the Heavenly Demon Temple within the Overlord Sect. The Purple Elephant Emperor, Dragon Rhinoceros Emperor, and Xuan Turtle Emperor will temporarily serve as the three protectors of the Heavenly Demon Temple. Regarding others, we can determine their positions subsequently.”
“The four of you will safeguard the sect and prevent any disruptive elements. Furthermore, there aren’t many individuals in the Overlord Sect whom I can fully trust at present. Most have been dispatched to the mines, leaving only a few of you. Therefore, many responsibilities will fall to you during this period. Once all personnel arrangements are finalized, you will receive the treatment befitting protectors. And when I am absent from the sect, you may establish subordinate positions independently.”
“Yes, Sect Master!”
“Yes, Master!”
Huang Jian, the Purple Elephant Emperor, and the Dragon Rhinoceros Emperor all respectfully acknowledged.
