Chapter 428.2: Entering Black Demon Abyss, the Linya Metamorphosis

At first, Purple Fate Daxue had thought Qi Yuan merely possessed an unusual and interesting personality. Geniuses with powerful bloodlines often had peculiar temperaments. Now, it became clear that this wasn't eccentricity, but a disease.

Qi Yuan blinked innocently. “What illness? How did you know I suffer from poverty? What, are you planning to keep me as your sugar baby?”

Purple Fate Daxue boasted arrogantly, “Hmph! I am about to become a Yang Spirit who reflects across the heavens. Supporting you? That's nothing.”

Recalling that Qi Yuan regarded the Taihuang Palace Master as his great enemy, she grinned mischievously, “But I'd rather become your concubine.”

He was taken aback. “You're beautiful, and your imagination is just as beautiful.”

“You don't seriously think you're going to kill that fellow from the Taihuang Palace, do you? Besides, I am about to become a Yang Spirit. A Yang Spirit! A Yang Spirit willing to be your concubine and warm your bed, and you're still dissatisfied? What cultivation level do you even have?”

He was stunned, even feeling somewhat ashamed. Then, he replied dejectedly, “I'm... at the Violet Palace.”

The number one Violet Palace cultivator of Divine Radiance Sect. The title sounded impressive enough to dominate the Hundred Nations Region, where he could sleep with princesses, empresses, empress dowagers, or even emperors if he wished. But in the upper world, it appeared rather weak.

Purple Fate Daxue grumbled. “Come on. Is pretending to be weak really that interesting? Isn't your actual cultivation only at Great Venerable anyway?”

Qi Yuan felt even more ashamed. He deliberately displayed Great Venerable-level strength so he could move around the cultivation world more conveniently. Originally, he had intended to enjoy the superior treatment afforded to powerful cultivators, yet even Great Venerables were looked down upon! Unfortunately, he truly was only at the Violet Palace. He did not even possess the confidence to argue back.

In the end, he sighed helplessly. “Haa... The cultivation world’s moral climate really is terrible. Everyone is supposed to be equal. How can you discriminate against a Violet Palace cultivator like me?”

Since he couldn't compete in terms of cultivation, he chose to criticize her morality instead.

Purple Fate Daxue was in an excellent mood. “I can't be bothered arguing with you.”

This was probably the only time she could bully Qi Yuan. With his bloodline potential, once he entered the Black Demon Abyss, he would certainly receive better treatment than she did. Perhaps he would even become a Principle expert in the future, or maybe something beyond that.

She said softly, “Alright, we've arrived at Purple Fate Heaven. Come on, and don't speak carelessly. If the ancestors happen to notice you, you'll never hear the end of it.”

Then, she vanished.

***

Beyond the canopy of Purple Fate Heaven, two pairs of eyes gazed through countless layers of space, observing both Purple Fate Daxue and Qi Yuan.

The Third Elder, one of the Nine elders of the Black Demon Abyss, asked, “Sixth Brother, is this the seedling you recently recruited? He looks rather ordinary.”

He was shrouded in darkness all over, with only his eyes visible. Within that darkness, the Great Dao circulated, and the principle itself was engraved. Anyone who gazed upon it would inevitably become absorbed by it, unable to look away.

Purple Fate Ancestor said proudly, “His bloodline is anything but ordinary. His upper limit reaches our level. He can become a Major Principle cultivator.”

“A Major Principle...” The Third Elder's eyes deepened. “Indeed, a fine seedling.”

Such a bloodline already ranked among the very highest within the Black Demon Abyss, enough to stir the Black Demon Ancestor Blood into resonance.

Amazement filled Purple Fate Ancestor's eyes. “Recently, destiny itself seems to favor our Black Demon Abyss. Within the main bloodline, Black Sword... His bloodline is simply outrageous.”

The Third Elder said solemnly, “He is Master's painstaking creation. He is our greatest reliance in facing the Linya Metamorphosis.”

His master was the strongest expert in the Black Demon Abyss—the First Elder of the Seven Great Elders.

The Sixth Elder's expression shifted repeatedly. “The Linya Metamorphosis... Even powers as mighty as the Taihuang Palace and the Divine Moon Palace cannot completely withstand the Linya Metamorphosis. Can Black Sword really do it?”

The Third Elder replied, his voice tinged with melancholy, “If he manages to comprehend the Supreme Principle, we can finally have some confidence when facing the Linya Metamorphosis, won't we? The Principle Symposium is about to begin. Black Sword will participate. Before that happens, the eight of us should gather and perform Blood Molding, enhancing his enlightenment. We should help him attain the Supreme Principle as soon as possible.”

The Sixth Elder nodded. “Agreed.”

Blood Molding and Enlightenment Enhancement required refining a special pill, something that consumed a considerable amount of vitality even for beings of their level. However, since the goal was to create a Major Principle expert who had comprehended the Supreme Principle, such sacrifices were worthwhile.

The Third Elder said calmly, “The seedling you've taken a liking to isn't bad either. If there are any medicinal dregs left over after refining the pill, we can give them to him. In the future, once he becomes a Major Principle cultivator, he can stand alongside us. He shall serve and receive Black Sword's protection.”

Purple Fate Ancestor immediately became unwilling. “Eat leftovers? Blood Robe is still the Demon Child of our Purple Fate Heaven! His talent ceiling is also at the Major Principle realm. He deserves to be treated the same as Black Sword! Why the stark difference in treatment?”

The Third Elder replied indifferently, “There are differences even among Major Principle cultivators.”

The Sixth Elder shouted noisily, displaying none of the dignity expected of a Major Principle Yang Spirit, “He must receive it. Leftovers won't do. Otherwise, I won't refine the pill! At worst... I'll give up my ten-thousand-year allocation of Black Demon Ancestor Blood!”

The Third Elder looked at Purple Fate Ancestor in surprise. To existences like themselves, Black Demon Ancestor Blood was incomparably precious. He grew suspicious, his expression becoming grave. “Sixth Brother, tell me honestly. Is the upper limit of his bloodline truly mere ordinary Major Principle?”

Otherwise, how could the notoriously stingy Sixth Elder willingly sacrifice so much?

The Sixth Elder grinned lewdly. “Keke, he's just an ordinary Major Principle. Far inferior to Black Sword.”

The Third Elder narrowed his eyes, his aura deepening. His gaze pierced through the heavenly canopy, landing upon Qi Yuan within Purple Fate Heaven, as though attempting to see through him and uncover all his secrets.

A moment later, however, he shook his head. “Purple Fate Heaven is your home ground. I can't see anything. Once he leaves Purple Fate Heaven, you'll certainly conceal his aura. Haa... It seems you've truly found a treasure. I'm afraid he's only slightly inferior to Black Sword.”

Purple Fate Ancestor sounded strangely reluctant. “He is indeed inferior to Black Sword.”

The Third Elder's eyes shone brightly. “Hmph. You're still dissatisfied when the gap is so narrow? Black Sword has already surpassed the Nine Elders. Across the entire Sixth Heaven, his talent ranks among the top ten.”

How many Major Principle experts who had comprehended the Supreme Principle existed within the Sixth Heaven?

His expression gradually turned solemn. “Indeed... This matter must not get out. If word gets out that we can produce two Major Principle experts who have mastered a Supreme Principle... You were right to conceal this. Very good. The news of Black Sword alone has already drawn countless eyes toward the Black Demon Abyss.

“If Blood Robe... Very well. During this Blood Molding and Enlightenment Enhancement, I'll preside over the process myself. I'll secretly divert one-third of the medicinal essence for him. Don't tell anyone about this. As for your own allocation of Black Demon Ancestor Blood, I won't reserve it for you.”

“One-third is too little!”

“Hmph. Black Sword's talent deserves to rank first in the entire Sixth Heaven. As for this Blood Robe, no matter how exceptional he is, he'll probably only reach the level of that person from Divine Luo Heaven. How could he compare with Black Sword? Unless you let him challenge Black Sword. If he wins, I'll secretly divert two-thirds of it to him. How about that?”

“You—!” Purple Fate Ancestor became furious. “He's only a Great Venerable, and you want him to challenge a Yang Spirit? Have you no shame?”

“This matter is settled.”

Having spoken, the Third Elder's figure disappeared into nothingness. Beyond the heavenly canopy, only a single dark silhouette remained.

After a long while, a glint flashed deep within Purple Fate Ancestor's eyes. He muttered to himself, “Number one in the Sixth Heaven? Third Brother... You really ought to open your eyes and look at the whole world.”