Li Xuanxiao returned to the Si Family Residence.
Now that everything was arranged, he only needed to wait for Si Miaoyin's Coming-of-age Ceremony and for the Flying Eagle Hall Master to repair the sound transmission jade talisman.
Then, he could leave Dayu.
"Hmm... I still need to give the Dayu Demon Venerable a warning."
Lest the demons of Dayu tear up the agreement the moment he left.
It would still take some time for Ming Yanxia to digest the insights from his cultivation.
Li Xuanxiao took out Southern Demon's message-transmitting jade talisman: "Southern Demon, I want to meet your Demon Venerable."
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Dayu Dynasty, Vulture Peak Mountain.
Southern Demon and a group of Mystic Realm Demon Emperors stood respectfully below a pool of blood.
Mist curled above the blood pool, emitting a dense Demonic Qi and the scent of blood.
The Demon Venerables from the three nations who went to provide support had obtained ten corpses of Demon Venerables from the Myriad Demon Nation.
As the instigator, the Dayu Demon Venerable received an extra one, totaling four Demon Venerable corpses.
After devouring all four Demon Venerable corpses from the Myriad Demon Nation, their blood was collected and, combined with a secret technique, used for a blood bath.
Truly squeezing out every bit of value!
The Dayu Demon Venerable was already at the Peak of the Origin Realm Third Layer, just one step away from entering the Origin Realm Middle Stage.
After this process, not only did he easily advance to the Origin Realm Fourth Layer, but his aura continued to climb, showing signs of entering the Fifth Layer of the Source Realm!
This speed of improvement was truly terrifying!
But as the color of the blood pool gradually thinned, his Realm infinitely approached the Fifth Layer of the Source Realm, yet ultimately stopped at the Peak of the Origin Realm Fourth Layer.
The Dayu Demon Venerable's brow furrowed, appearing somewhat annoyed.
Once one had experienced such rapid progress, it was hard to return to the state of slowly accumulating through the years.
At this moment, he only wanted to devour more Demon Venerable corpses to break through to the Fifth Layer of the Source Realm in one go!
Many demons, including Southern Demon, noticed their Demon Venerable's displeasure and fell silent, not daring to provoke him.
Just then, the message-transmitting jade talisman at Southern Demon's waist began to vibrate.
The Dayu Demon Venerable glanced over, casting a sidelong look at Southern Demon.
Southern Demon was startled and immediately stepped forward, bowing: "Demon Venerable, it seems to be a message from that human Martial Artist."
The Dayu Demon Venerable nodded slightly: "Answer it."
Southern Demon nodded respectfully in agreement and sensibly increased the audio volume so that it is audible to Dayu Demon Venerable.
Li Xuanxiao's voice rang out, heard by all the demons.
"Southern Demon, I want to meet your Demon Venerable."
Southern Demon raised an eyebrow in surprise, then looked at the Dayu Demon Venerable: "Lord, how should I reply to him?"
The Dayu Demon Venerable closed his eyes and waved his hand, not caring much.
But then he opened his eyes, seemingly thinking of something: "Southern Demon, what Realm is that human Martial Artist you're collaborating with?"
Southern Demon dared not hide anything: "When we first collaborated, he was a Mystic Realm Martial Artist, but now... I guess he should have reached the Origin Realm!"
Lying in the blood pool where the color was almost gone, the Dayu Demon Venerable murmured blankly: "The Origin Realm..."
Not knowing what he thought of, he seemed to fall into a brief struggle.
But then, his gaze turned firm, as if he had made a certain decision.
Take a gamble!
"Southern Demon, agree to it. Tell him to come here for the meeting."
Come here?
Southern Demon was shocked; this was the Dayu Demon Venerable's headquarters!
Previously, any human Martial Artist who discovered this place had, without exception, disappeared from the world.
But now, the Demon Venerable was letting Li Xuanxiao come here to meet?
Southern Demon's mind raced. Its intelligence, which was higher than its peers, made it realize something immediately!
Could the Demon Venerable be planning to...?
Seeing Southern Demon's expression shifting as it stood there dazed without moving.
The Dayu Demon Venerable's eyes narrowed: "Southern Demon? Did you not hear what I said?"
Southern Demon nodded hurriedly: "Understood, Demon Venerable. I'll contact him right away."
With a bad premonition rising in its heart, Southern Demon slowly backed out.
The next second, it felt itself bump into something behind it.
Turning around, it was the Dayu Demon Venerable, revealing part of his true form!
A lion's head looked incredibly hideous, carrying a ferocity that was quite different from before.
As his large mouth slightly opened and closed, sharp teeth were revealed, and foul, slimy saliva dripped from the corners...
His massive lion paw pressed down on Southern Demon's head, almost enveloping its entire skull.
Even with only part of his true form revealed, his size was several times that of Southern Demon!
"Southern Demon... don't do anything unnecessary..."
"Reply to him right here. Do you understand?"
His voice was cold, carrying a hint of a threat. A terrifying pressure washed over it, making Southern Demon feel like it was hard to breathe.
Its body couldn't help but shake, its voice trembling: "Un... understood."
It had no choice but to take out the message-transmitting jade talisman: "L... Lord, our Demon Venerable is at..."
After finishing tremulously, Southern Demon forced a strained smile: "Demon Venerable, I have done as you commanded."
A cruel smile appeared on the Dayu Demon Venerable's hideous lion face as he patted Southern Demon's cheek: "Well done... Southern Demon. If I successfully advance to the Fifth Layer of the Source Realm, there will be benefits for you."
As soon as these words were spoken, they almost confirmed Southern Demon's suspicion.
The Demon Venerable was planning to devour Li Xuanxiao directly!
Southern Demon was incredibly conflicted. As a demon, it should have stood unconditionally on the Demon Venerable's side.
But as a partner who had collaborated with Li Xuanxiao so many times, it felt that doing this was wrong.
Li Xuanxiao's several collaborations with the demons had all gone pleasantly; they each took what they needed, and everyone got their deserved benefits.
The other party said he wouldn't kill it and didn't; he was one of the few humans willing to act with integrity toward demons!
Such a fellow was now, because of it, about to be "tricked" into coming here for the Demon Venerable to devour...
Southern Demon's mood was complex, its expression constantly changing.
The Demon Venerable's current behavior was also quite different from before, his whole body emitting a flighty and irritable ferocity.
It was a feeling it had never had before.
He had only felt this kind of sensation from those few Origin Realm Demon Venerables of the Myriad Demon Nation...
A bolt of lightning suddenly flashed through its mind!
Could it be!
Its mind instantly cleared, and Southern Demon felt a wave of horror.
The Demon Venerable had not only devoured the Demon Venerables of the Myriad Demon Nation but had also found their cultivation method!
As long as one devoured the vitality of Human Martial Artists, their Realm would improve immediately...
No demon could resist such a temptation!
No wonder the Demon Venerable was emitting such a violent and ferocious aura...
From not understanding the Myriad Demon Nation, to understanding them, and finally becoming them.
It seemed the Demon Venerable had completed such a transformation.
Southern Demon's thoughts became clearer and clearer because it immediately realized another fact!
This Demonic Technique practiced by the Myriad Demon Nation wasn't just targeted at humans!
Those of them serving under the Demon Venerable might also become his next targets!
Anxiety and fear coexisted in Southern Demon's heart, and its face gradually turned pale.
"Demon Venerable, I'm feeling a bit unwell. May I be excused early?"
The Dayu Demon Venerable glanced at Southern Demon nonchalantly: "Is that so... then go back and rest well."
Southern Demon immediately agreed, doing its best to control the panic in its heart and maintain a calm expression.
Walking out of the cave where the Demon Venerable was, Southern Demon slowly paced hundreds of meters away.
Only then did it use a Demonic Technique to soar into the sky and distance itself from this place.
It took out the message-transmitting jade talisman at its waist: "Lord, do not come! Do not come!"
Just as it finished sending the message, Southern Demon felt itself covered by a shadow.
The hair all over Southern Demon's body stood on end!
It slowly and stiffly looked up; a hideous giant lion, fully transformed into its true form, was flying right above its head.
A pair of lion eyes glared wide, and its mane was flared.
The Dayu Demon Venerable wore a cruel expression: "Southern Demon, you have disappointed me too much..."
A massive lion paw slammed down...