Chapter 723

Chapter 723: A Long Journey Ahead

In the Xia calendar, six thousand two hundred and thirty years, at the Endless Sea in the extreme southern end.

On the way south in the Fangzhang Continent, one enters the extreme southern region, similar to the extreme north of the North State, with perpetual snow and ice, even cultivators find it difficult to survive here.

But this place is not a forbidden zone for life. After recovering spiritual energy, there are still many magical creatures living here.

These magical creatures, led by the Snow Demon, are similar to Stone Monsters and are not truly magical creatures. They are spirits, born and raised beings, not like the Snow Demon from North State.

At this time, the Snow Demon in the far south is being slaughtered by the Demon Queen Lin Fanghua. The Demon Queen Lin Fanghua came alone to the far south without bringing other magical creatures. The Snow Demon tribe fought desperately but still couldn’t match Lin Fanghua.

"Demon Queen, stop, stop killing my people. I know why you are here. If you don’t stop, I will destroy this Netherworld Ice Lotus."

A Snow Demon King at the Fifth Rank Late Stage holding a crystal-clear ice lotus, came before Demon Queen Lin Fanghua and said coldly.

"Ice Snow Demon King, hand over the Netherworld Ice Lotus, I will spare your life."

Demon Queen Lin Fanghua said that she came here with two purposes. First, to find a top-grade spirit medicine that can help Lin Wanli break through. The Netherworld Ice Lotus in the hands of the Ice Snow Demon King is her target.

Lin Wanli reached the peak of the Sixth Rank many years ago, but he has been unable to find a suitable top-grade spirit medicine. Without the help of treasures, Lin Wanli would need at least a few hundred years to break through. Lin Fanghua couldn’t wait that long.

Previously, she had Muse and others search among the human tribe for the spirit medicine, but it was intercepted by the humans, causing a failure. So, Lin Fanghua had to find another way.

After years of searching, Lin Fanghua discovered The Land of Extreme South, where a precious Netherworld Ice Lotus belonging to the Snow Demon clan was said to help with spiritual energy recovery, allowing them to dominate the land.

Therefore, Lin Fanghua decided to conquer the Snow Demon clan to achieve her second goal – to have the demon tribes of The Land of Extreme South submit to the Demon God Temple, as they had ignored her in the past, making it a win-win situation for her.

"Demon Queen, by senselessly slaughtering our Extreme Southern Demon Clan, how can you lead the demon tribes?"

Outraged, the Snow Demon spoke up, accusing the Demon Queen of merciless killings and now wanting to take away their precious treasure, feeling extremely resentful.

"For decades, the Demon God Temple has issued dozens of orders to you, yet you have never obeyed. Now you question my qualification to lead the demon tribes?"

"Demon Queen, the Extreme Southern Demon Clan thrives in snowy landscapes and struggles in the humid climate of Fangzhang Continent. If we go there, our powers will be greatly diminished. Besides not serving in Fangzhang, we have been loyal in all other aspects."

"Hmph, stop the excuses. Today, I am not here to reason with you. First, hand over the Netherworld Ice Lotus. Second, The Land of Extreme South must provide thirty demon tribes of fourth rank or higher to serve me in Fangzhang Continent. I will not only spare you but also grant you the secrets of high-level divine beasts for future generations."

Coldly, Demon Queen Lin Fanghua declared that she didn’t care for reasoning. As the Demon Queen, she ruled with authority – the other demon tribes either obeyed or faced death, a simple rule.

"And what if we refuse?"

"From this day on, in the Land of Extreme South, there were no more demon clans left, all were killed in a bloody massacre."

"You…"

"Ice Snow Demon King, as the ruler of the Land of Extreme South, how do you choose?"

The Demon Queen, facing the Ice Snow Demon King at the late stage of the fifth rank, knew he was already at the peak of the fifth rank and about to breakthrough to the sixth rank, she had to take him away.

The Demon Queen never hid her murderous intentions. The Ice Snow Demon King felt the sharp killing intent, feeling extremely anxious. He knew that if he said a word, the Snow Demon clan would be wiped out. The Demon Queen would show no mercy.

Under the pressure from the Demon Queen, and to protect the entire Snow Demon clan, the Ice Snow Demon King had to give up the Netherworld Ice Lotus in his hand, saying, "The Extreme Southern Demon Clan is willing to obey the orders of the Demon God Temple."

"Hmph, you know your place. I’ll give you a month. After one month, I want to see the Extreme Southern Demon Clan at the Demon God Temple. Demons of rank five and above must be at the Demon God Temple, while those below rank five can stay to guard the Land of Extreme South."

The Demon Queen left a warning and flew away. Ice Snow Demon King and his clan dared not disobey her orders, knowing that if they didn’t come, she would return without mercy next time.

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"Younger sister"

When Lin Wanli saw Demon Queen Lin Fanghua returning, he went up and greeted her.

"Is Mother still sad?"

"Yes, she is still thinking of visiting the human tribe."

"It’s really disappointing. No wonder Grandfather agreed to marry Mother to a race like the Aurora Falcon. It’s a shame that she is one of the purest bloodline of the Rufu demon tribe."

Lin Fanghua became angry as soon as she heard this. She couldn’t understand why her father had such charm that made her mother so devoted to him. Also, all those aunts from back then had better bloodlines than her father, yet they all dedicated themselves to him.

"Maybe they’ve heard too many romantic stories from the human tribe, otherwise I can’t understand it either."

"What a joke. There are few people in the human tribe who are faithful in love. There are so many unfaithful men, yet they have the audacity to promote such things."

"Younger sister, I don’t understand either. It’s useless for you to tell me. Just keep an eye on Mother, don’t let her join the human tribe, or it will be difficult for us to meet on the battlefield later."

"Don’t worry, she can’t run away."

"How did the mission go? Did the Snow Demon tribe in The Land of Extreme South submit?"

"Basically, they were defeated. I’ll have them come to the Demon God Temple in a month, and I’ve also found the Netherworld Ice Lotus for you. Its medicinal properties are ready."

"Sister, the Netherworld Ice Lotus isn’t really suitable for me. It’s more suitable for ice or water type monster tribes."

Lin Wanli chuckled, "When monsters consume spiritual medicines, it depends on the situation. The Netherworld Ice Lotus is more suited for ice-type monsters."

"Our Peng Bird Clan used to be Kunpeng, which is water-based, so it’s not a bad fit. I have another way to solve this problem. There’s a treasure among the monsters that contains ancient chaotic energy. I’ll help you refine it. You can then transform the Netherworld Ice Lotus into neutral chaotic energy, which will assist you in breaking through to the seventh stage and becoming a Demon Emperor."

"Sister, the chaotic energy is meant for Feng Jiu, I…"

"Feng Jiu is not coming back. I’ll give it to you as promised. No one else would dare to object."

Lin Fanghua explained that the chaotic energy is a treasure of the Phoenix tribe. However, its origins are complex. Some monster tribes claim it belongs to the Demon God Temple, but in the end, it ended up with the Phoenix tribe. She didn’t understand all the intricacies and conflicts involved.

This was meant for Feng Jiu, but she can’t come back. She has tried many times to revive Feng Jiu, but now she has given up.

"Alright, I’ll take it. I hope this time I can breakthrough to the seventh rank."

"Definitely, heaven bless our demon clan. If you don’t breakthrough, who will?"

"You are right."

Lin Wanli said, facing his sister’s favoritism, he accepted it calmly. There were not many corrupt practices in the civilization of the demon clan. Since the demon clan respects the Demon Queen, everything in the demon clan must follow the Demon Queen’s orders. Therefore, Lin Wanli would not resist much.

"Brother, how long will it take to breakthrough?"

"It’s hard to say. It could be five years, ten years, fifty years, but it won’t exceed a hundred years. This is already the fastest speed."

"Alright, let’s set a limit of a hundred years. I will endure the humans for a hundred years, bear humiliation, accumulate strength. After a hundred years, when you come out of seclusion, we will gather the strength of the demon clan and have a decisive battle with the humans."

Demon Queen said, in the blink of an eye, it had been over a hundred years since the emergence of the Demon God Temple. During this period, the demon clan had suffered a lot, enduring several nuclear strikes and losing many demon clan members, including many awakened ones.

For the Demon Queen, these one hundred years have been very frustrating and shameful. She can endure another hundred years because advanced cultivators and high-level demons have a slower sense of time. To them, a hundred years is like a blink of an eye, not very long, considering they can live for thousands of years.

So now that she sees hope, she doesn’t think a hundred years is too much time. When Lin Wanli breaks through, the demon race will enter a glorious era.