Chapter 402 - 210: Lurking, Spirit Void Realm

In a dark and secret underground chamber, Lin Guangyuan’s eyes held a fanatical gleam as he gazed at the towering, black-robed figure projected on a screen formed by six faintly glowing, prism-shaped Crystal Stones.

"Oh? Is what you say true?! The entire Central Earth Capital City has only you, a single Harmonization cultivator, standing guard!"

Seated in Cang Mang Hall, the towering, black-robed figure’s world-dominating eyes glinted with a spectral light as a blast of fierce Powerful Qi erupted from him.

"Yes, my Lord,

Shall I make a move from within the Human Race?" Lin Guangyuan asked, his eyes glinting with a cold light as he respectfully cupped his hands.

Silence filled the dark, empty chamber for a moment.

"Well done! I will grant you a priceless Emperor Level Demon Crystal Core and will personally perform the Demon Transformation Ceremony for you. You will enjoy the vast, majestic power of an undying sacred demon body."

"However, there is no rush. Lie low for now, and do not expose yourself.

Soon, I will attempt to shatter this realm’s Celestial Dao. If I succeed in destroying it and descending into this world, your great service will not be forgotten."

The terrifying black-robed figure on the screen of light and shadow spoke in a low voice, his abyssal eyes glinting.

For ten thousand years, the Celestial Essence Realm had not produced a single Tribulation Cosmos Venerable.

When the Outer Celestial Demons invaded, only experts below the Tribulation Cosmos level could enter.

If a Tribulation Cosmos Venerable were to descend in person, they would be obstructed by the Celestial Dao of the Celestial Essence Realm. To enter, one must first overcome the Celestial Dao. Clearly, this particular Venerable intended to use the immense power of the Tribulation Cosmos Realm to force his way into the Celestial Essence Realm.

If he managed to shatter the realm’s Celestial Dao, he could descend in his true physical form. At that time, wielding the immense power of a Tribulation Cosmos expert, destroying or even devouring the Celestial Essence Realm would be as simple as turning over his hand.

"I will obey my Lord’s command! I swear I will not disappoint you!"

Lin Guangyuan gazed at the towering, black-robed figure on the shadowy screen, his eyes flashing with a brilliant light born of excited fanaticism.

’An Emperor Level Demon Crystal Core, and a mighty Demon Fiend of the Tribulation Cosmos Venerable Realm performing my Demon Transformation Ceremony personally...’

’That’s right. I don’t want to be human anymore!’

The thought of a demon’s body, brimming with boundless Life Force and possessing an immense lifespan, caused a fervent glint to flash through Lin Guangyuan’s eyes.

The lifespan of an ordinary member of the Demon Race far exceeds that of a Human Race Cultivator of the same realm. A Tongxuan Realm Cultivator, for instance, has a lifespan of eight hundred years, whereas a Demon Fiend of the same realm can live for up to fifteen hundred.

A Harmonization Level cultivator has a lifespan of three thousand years and can roam the world like an Immortal God. A Harmonization Level Demon Fiend, however, can live for as long as five thousand years. With such a long life, the hope of attaining the Dao is much greater.

He had already lived for over two thousand years; his time was running out. His only hope was to break through to the legendary Tribulation Cosmos Realm. That would grant him a lifespan of ten thousand years and the power to roam the starry skies. Even in the boundless Cangwu Immortal Continent, home to tens of thousands of worlds, he would be considered a true powerhouse.

’But... that’s too difficult. It’s an unattainable goal.’ Since entering the Realm of Harmonization, he had cultivated for a thousand years, yet he was still only at the Harmonization Middle Stage. He was far inferior to those peerless young geniuses who had long since surpassed him. At this thought, Lin Guangyuan’s mind turned to the terrifying titans of the Dao Alliance, those who had reached the Harmonization Peak.

His lifespan was nearing its end, his days numbered. But he did not want to die. And so, after a chance encounter, he began to collaborate with the Tribulation Cosmos Demon Fiend that was attacking this world.

’I will undergo Demon Transformation! I will no longer be human! I want eternal life!’

’A man must fend for himself...

...or be destroyed by heaven and earth.’

’I just want to live... What’s so wrong with that!’

Lin Guangyuan roared in his heart like a primeval beast.

Inside the dark chamber, Lin Guangyuan’s deep, world-weary eyes watched the floating screen of light and shadow fade away. The six prism-shaped Crystal Stones gradually lost their glow, spinning as they floated back into his palm.

...

"KILL!!"

Gu Yun’s cold eyes locked onto Evil Moon below. The Demon Fiend had horns like a flood dragon, a body covered in scales, and scarlet eyes, and he pulsed with the Demonic Power of a Tongxuan Peak Mastery expert. Gu Yun shot toward him, his incredible speed tearing through the sky like a bolt of lightning. In an instant, he was behind the Demon Fiend.

"Die!"

A cold light flashed in Gu Yun’s eyes as killing intent surged forth. He stared icily at Evil Moon’s back, and his voice was so bone-chilling it seemed to make the very air freeze.

Arcs of gnarled Thunder immediately crackled into existence. Gu Yun clenched his hand into a fist, generating a Red Divine Thunder that tore through the air as he slammed it violently toward Evil Moon!

’So fast!!’

Evil Moon’s pupils shrank. He felt the thunderous power, like the might of the heavens itself, surging toward him from behind. His body shuddered as a sense of mortal danger washed over him.

Then, a vicious glint flashed in his blood-red eyes, and his face twisted into a ferocious snarl. "You think you can kill me with this alone? Dream on!"

SWOOSH!!

In a flash, Evil Moon clenched his fist, gathering the purest form of Demon Power. It coiled around his thick, pitch-black, and incredibly hard-scaled fist. He instantly spun and threw a punch, smashing it against Gu Yun’s fist, which crackled with the lightning of Thunder Punishment.

BOOM!!

The terrifying fist, wreathed in Demon Qi, collided with the fist of Thunder Punishment, which held the power of the Vermilion Bird Heaven-Burning Thunder. The impact created an earth-shattering explosion, shattering the space around them.

A shockwave blasted outward in all directions. Below, the weaker Demon Fiends were caught in the terrifying blast, severely wounded, and sent flying into splintered ancient trees. The very ground caved in, a web of fissures spreading across its surface.

"AHH!!"

High in the air, Evil Moon’s eyes widened in shock as he clashed with Gu Yun. He could only watch as his own fist, surging with terrifying Demon Qi, was utterly pulverized. Gu Yun’s strike then continued onward, slamming into his scale-covered chest.