strictlysupreme Chapter 929
Chapter 929
Duan Tao, who was accompanying them, noticed that the two men's gazes lingered on the ancient trees around them, and began to introduce them with a smile.
"This must be your first visit to my Dragon Domain. This tree is called the Yuan Tree, a divine tree that has existed since ancient times. It is born with the ability to generate Yuan power. It only needs to absorb a little bit of the essence of heaven and earth to generate a vast and pure primordial Yuan power, which circulates endlessly with each breath, never ceasing and inexhaustible."
Looking at the towering trees at his feet, Xiao Ling exclaimed in admiration, "Truly extraordinary, a rare treasure in the world."
The density of the primordial energy of heaven and earth has always directly determined the strength and number of powerful individuals in a region.
Just like the Central Continent of the Dou Qi Continent in the past, the reason why so many geniuses and powerful figures emerged was because of the abundant energy of heaven and earth that was unparalleled in all directions.
Today, the Dragon Clan possesses the entire Yuan Forest, and the continuous supply of Yuan energy is the important foundation for its ability to stand at the pinnacle of the Demon Realm and dominate for eternity.
With this in mind, Xiao Ling had already made a plan. He thought about finding a way to cut a few sections of the Yuan Tree roots later, using the Palm Heaven Bottle to promote their growth and cultivation, so that he could plant them around his residence in the future and be self-sufficient.
As the gaze continues to rise, a long, crimson river stretches across the vast sky, its waters surging and roaring with immense power.
From the depths of the long river, faint, distant dragon roars could be heard, and huge black shadows could be vaguely seen darting and playing freely in the Dan River.
Above the Dan River, in the vast sky, an endless giant light shield descended, firmly protecting the entire Dragon Domain.
The surface of the light shield was covered with layers of mysterious ancient runes. The runes intertwined and condensed, and from a distance, they transformed into the phantom of a giant dragon nearly 100,000 feet long, coiling in the nine heavens, exuding awe-inspiring power.
Duan Tao raised his eyes to look at the magnificent array in the sky, a mixture of pride and awe in his eyes. He slowly began to introduce it: "This is the great protective array of my Dragon Clan, the Great Void Divine Array. During the ancient war between heaven and earth, three demon kings led their armies to invade, but they all perished in this array."
Xiao Ling nodded slightly upon hearing this. He remembered that this formation was created by the Ancestor of Symbols himself. Even though he had seen many top-notch formations and knew that this formation was not the strongest in the world, he still had to admit that it had its own unique and profound mysteries.
"Indeed extraordinary. The ancient foundation of the Dragon Clan is truly well-deserved." Little Marten commented calmly from the side, without a trace of envy in his expression.
In the past, the Heavenly Demon Mink Clan did indeed lack such a protective formation, but now the clan's formation was personally set up by Xiao Ling, and its power is far superior to this already somewhat damaged Great Void Divine Formation.
"It's just a blessing left by our ancestors." Duan Tao smiled modestly, then his figure soared into the air. "Please follow me into the clan, you two."
Xiao Ling's gaze swept across the surroundings, and he immediately took a step to follow closely behind.
The group flew through the air, with rolling mountains below, an ancient and vast atmosphere permeating the surrounding area, as if they had stood there since the beginning of time.
Above the sky, enormous dragons would occasionally spread their wings and soar across the heavens, their wings flapping and creating thunderous roars, displaying a magnificent and awe-inspiring presence.
Following Duan Tao's lead, the group traveled smoothly without hindrance. Before long, majestic palaces and towering stone pagodas appeared on the distant horizon, their imposing and awe-inspiring aura overwhelming them.
call out--
A sharp whooshing sound came from below, and more than a dozen figures swept through the air and stopped in front of Duan Tao.
The leader of the group was a petite young woman whose sleek black outfit perfectly accentuated her graceful figure. Her long, black hair was tied into a ponytail and cascaded down her slender waist.
She has a beautiful and charming appearance, with bright and lively almond-shaped eyes, but her eyes also reveal a wild and untamed spirit.
The girl looked up at the little sable, scrutinizing it carefully from head to toe. She couldn't help but purse her lips and mutter softly.
"Looking at such a young age, is he really the new patriarch of the Heavenly Demon Mink Clan?"
Duan Tao looked somewhat embarrassed upon hearing this, and his expression immediately darkened. He reprimanded her in a low voice, "Xiao Xin, don't be so presumptuous in front of our distinguished guest!"
The demon race has a long lifespan, and in terms of the age of the race, Little Marten does seem too young, but his cultivation level of the Reincarnation Realm is genuine and not fake.
The Dragon Clan had long heard that this new chieftain of the Mink Clan had personally killed two Demon Kings, and his strength was unfathomable.
What Duan Tao feared even more was Xiao Ling, who stood beside Xiao Diao. This person appeared to be young, but his aura was as calm and restrained as a vast ocean, making it impossible to discern his true strength.
Only Xiao Xin, whose cultivation was still shallow, could not sense the terrifying pressure hidden in the two men's auras. Duan Tao was secretly on guard, and he must not let her speak recklessly and inadvertently offend the two distinguished guests.
“Little girl, I’m just a guest here today and don’t want to cause any trouble. If it were any other day, I would have given you a good talking-to just for what you said.”
The little sable raised an eyebrow, its tone carrying a hint of nonchalant arrogance, and chuckled.
As soon as he finished speaking, he straightened his posture slightly, naturally exuding an air of superiority. His eyes suddenly narrowed, and his sharp gaze shot straight at Xiao Xin in front of him.
In an instant, the powerful and overwhelming pressure of the Samsara Realm spread out, like a heavy mountain suddenly pressing down.
A chilling aura swept across the entire area. Xiao Xin felt a tightness in her chest, her breathing suddenly became labored, and her whole body felt as if it were being restrained by an invisible force. A strong sense of suffocation swept over her entire body.
The dragon disciples behind her changed their expressions drastically, their bodies involuntarily hunching over slightly. Everyone trembled, their courage to even look directly at her vanished, and the entire airspace was firmly enveloped by this powerful force.
Despite the overwhelming pressure, Duan Taoqiang quickly stepped forward, cupped his hands, and smiled apologetically, "Chief A'diao, please calm down. I was young and ignorant and spoke without thinking. I hope you will forgive me. I apologize on your behalf."
Little Marten glanced at him indifferently and did not pursue the matter further. With a thought, the surging pressure of the Reincarnation Realm around her was completely absorbed into her body like a tide.
The oppressive atmosphere that had enveloped the entire area suddenly dissipated, and Xiao Xin and the other dragon disciples breathed a sigh of relief, their backs already drenched in cold sweat. When they looked at Xiao Diao again, their previous contempt and suspicion had vanished, replaced by deep awe in their eyes.
The Demon Realm is a place where the strong are respected, and strength is the foundation for survival.
Xiao Diao, formerly the young patriarch of the Heavenly Demon Diao Clan, was a top prodigy among the younger generation of the Demon Realm. When people mentioned him, he was always on par with young dragon geniuses like Xiao Xin, and everyone was familiar with him.
No one expected that this genius of the Mink Clan, who had been silent for several years, would return with a completely different cultivation level, his strength soaring to such an astonishing degree, which was beyond everyone's expectations.
"Young people are often impulsive and reckless, and their youthful ignorance and a few careless remarks are nothing serious."
Xiao Ling shook his head slightly, his expression calm and composed.
As soon as he finished speaking, his gaze fell on Duan Tao in front of him. "There's no need to linger here. Quickly take us to pay our respects to the Dragon Clan Chief."
Duan Tao quickly nodded respectfully, then turned his head and glared fiercely at Xiao Xin.
Having learned her lesson, the previously arrogant and unrestrained girl in black instantly suppressed all her arrogance, shrinking her neck guiltily and daring not to utter another word. Having dealt with this interlude, Duan Tao didn't linger. He bowed and gestured to lead the way, leading Xiao Ling and Xiao Diao, continuing their flight towards the deepest core of the Dragon Domain.
Before long, a magnificent and ancient stone palace came into view. The palace was built of ancient stones, exuding a profound and solemn atmosphere.
Upon seeing the main hall, Duan Tao immediately abandoned his leisurely demeanor, his expression becoming solemn, and he was the first to land in front of the hall.
Outside the stone hall, several figures stood silently, their powerful auras concealed, like thunder lurking beneath the clouds. Seemingly peaceful, they actually harbored immense power, subtly enveloping the entire world in front of the hall.
Xiao Ling and Xiao Diao landed right behind them. Looking up, they saw several elderly men standing in front of the hall.
Their faces were covered with deep wrinkles, making them appear old and frail, but within their bodies lay a vast and terrifying power, their depths unfathomable.
At the very front of the group stood a tall and robust middle-aged man. He was dressed in a simple linen robe, his attire extremely basic, and his appearance unremarkable; an ordinary person would easily overlook him upon first meeting him.
But Xiao Ling knew in his heart that this seemingly ordinary middle-aged man was actually the most powerful dragon among all those present, with the most profound cultivation and the most terrifying foundation.
Duan Tao's expression turned solemn. He quickly stepped forward and bowed to the middle-aged man, saying, "Clan leader, our distinguished guest has been brought."
"Thank you for your help."
The middle-aged man, Yuan Qian, smiled faintly, without revealing the slightest bit of the fierce dragon might typical of powerful dragons. Only by looking closely at his unique golden pupils could one discover that they seemed to contain endless void, deep and ethereal, making it impossible for anyone to fathom them.
He turned his gaze to Little Sable, nodded and smiled, "I suppose this must be the new patriarch of the Heavenly Demon Sable Clan, Lord A'Diao. I often heard of your name when I discussed the Dao with your father in the past. After so many years, I never expected that you would now be in charge of the Sable Clan. You are truly a young man of great talent."
"Chief Yuanqian, you are too kind." Little Marten cupped his hands slightly, showing perfect manners. "I have often heard my father mention your illustrious reputation since I was young, and I have long admired you. In the future, our two clans should have more exchanges and learn from each other."
After saying that, he turned to the side and raised his hand, leading Xiao Ling beside him: "The main reason I have come here is that my friend has something to discuss with me."
Upon hearing this, all eyes outside the hall turned to Xiao Ling. Yuan Qian also looked up and met Xiao Ling's gaze.
But the moment their eyes met, Yuan Qian felt the Yuan energy flowing through his body inexplicably slow down, and even his soul trembled slightly.
This is an unusual phenomenon that occurs when encountering a powerful opponent far exceeding oneself, and being subtly suppressed by their overwhelming aura.
He was already a genuine cultivator at the Reincarnation Realm, having lived for countless years and possessing profound experience. Suppressing the shock in his heart, he did not show any loss of composure, and immediately clasped his fists together and solemnly bowed:
"I am Yuan Qian of the Dragon Clan. I greet you, senior. May I ask your esteemed name?"
Xiao Ling remained calm, his clear voice slowly ringing out: "My name is Xiao Ling. It is perfectly normal that the clan leader does not recognize me; these things are insignificant. What is most important right now is that I can help the Dragon Clan eliminate its greatest threat and completely resolve the crisis of demonic energy leaking from the Demon Suppression Prison."
"So, senior, you came here for the Demon Suppression Prison."
Yuan Qian's expression suddenly turned solemn.
He originally thought that the visit of the Heavenly Demon Mink Clan Chief was just a routine exchange between the two clans to discuss matters of friendship.
But only now did he realize that the real protagonist of the day was never the newly appointed leader of the Mink Clan, but Xiao Ling, who seemed young but whose cultivation was unfathomable.
What shocked him even more was that the other party's goal was actually the Demon Suppression Prison that the Dragon Clan had hidden for many years.
This forbidden land, which imprisons the demonic beings, is a secret known to very few people throughout the entire Tianxuan Continent.
Back then, after the heroes of the mainland joined forces to capture a group of powerful demons, they set up numerous restrictions to seal them here, and their location and details have always been kept strictly secret.
The Dragon Clan knew about it only because the Demon Suppression Prison was located next to their ancestral land. However, even they only knew that the place existed. As for the details inside the prison and the identity of the ancient powerhouse who was suppressing it, they still knew nothing.
Xiao Ling glanced at the ground beneath his feet and said calmly, "Demon energy seeps everywhere from underground. How can such a scene be considered hidden?"
Upon hearing this, Yuan Qian looked somewhat embarrassed and cupped his hands with a wry smile: "Senior, you flatter me. The prison is surrounded by layers of arrays that conceal our presence. If it weren't for your extraordinary cultivation and perception, ordinary people would hardly be able to detect anything."
"There are still many ways to detect traces of demonic energy, so there's no need to elaborate on this matter." Xiao Ling changed the subject, his expression becoming increasingly solemn.
"The corrosive power of the demonic energy is extremely domineering. Judging from the current situation, the seal within the prison will be completely broken within a few years. Once this happens, the entire Dragon Domain will be devoured by the demonic energy, and all life will be extinguished."
He paused, looked directly at Yuan Qian, and said with certainty, "And I can help the Dragon Clan completely end this calamity."
"Since you are willing to help my Dragon Clan eradicate the threat of the Otherworldly Demons, my Dragon Clan will naturally cooperate with you in the fullest! This matter has resolved a long-standing problem for our clan, and the entire Dragon Clan will remember this kindness. In the future, if you have any instructions, my Dragon Clan will certainly do its utmost to assist you without hesitation." Yuan Qian bowed solemnly, his tone extremely sincere.
Xiao Ling simply nodded upon hearing this. The Dragon Clan had accumulated a profound foundation over the years, possessing countless rare treasures. It was only natural for them to lend a helping hand and take the opportunity to obtain some fortuitous treasures in return.
Yuan Qian showed no sign of delay, and suddenly waved his sleeve lightly.
The ground beneath their feet instantly lit up with shimmering patterns of light, and a sophisticated and complex spatial array suddenly rose up, enveloping the three of them.
The surrounding space violently distorted and vibrated, and the light and shadow of heaven and earth rotated in an instant. After a dizzying moment, the scene before our eyes completely changed.
An endless expanse of black mist suddenly appeared before everyone's eyes.
The entire sea area was formed from pure and violent demonic energy. Rolling black mist surged and roared, from which came the shrill and ear-piercing cries of vengeful spirits, which were terrifying.
The dense aura of otherworldly demons converged wildly, transforming into thousands of ferocious, pitch-black pythons, baring their fangs and claws, charging upwards with overwhelming ferocity, attempting to break free of their confinement and wreak havoc on heaven and earth.
Just as the demonic energy was about to erupt, a sudden burst of golden light shone brightly in the sky, and a vast and boundless golden protective formation slowly appeared.
Within the formation, a powerful suppressive force surged and churned, then crashed down with a golden light that forcefully suppressed all the surging demonic energy and demonic pythons back into the vast ocean of black mist.
However, with the clash of demonic energies over the years, the golden array's once dazzling brilliance has gradually dimmed and faded under the relentless and intense collisions. Its power is waning and it is on the verge of collapse. (End of Chapter)