Chapter 440: Chapter 438: The Vermilion Bird Ancient Seal on the Verge of Small Success! Lu Ye Plants a Spiritual Mark on Qin Qingqing

"Princess, don’t speak carelessly about this matter."

Beside her, two Elders from the Celestial Wolf Race heard these words and almost broke into a cold sweat; they quickly set up a soundproof barrier.

The visitor was the Peak Demon King of the Blood Snake Race, a Tier Seven existence—the leader of the Blood Snake Clan!

If the Blood Snake Race found out that their princess spoke like this, some friction would surely arise.

Seeing the two elders so panicked, Qin Qingqing pouted but didn’t continue speaking.

She certainly knew the current leader of the Blood Snake Race was indeed powerful and unrivaled in the Demon Saint Province.

The recent situation was merely that she felt some resentment in her heart.

Actually, their Demon Race worships strength more than the Human Race.

Though the leader of the Blood Snake Clan pressured the whole city, violating the previous rules, in reality, no one would say much. This is the benefit of having great strength.

"This time at the Demon Race convention, the Blood Snake Clan reportedly brought several talented geniuses, and this time their clan might snatch the top prize again from the gifts of the demon ancestors."

An Elder from the Celestial Wolf Race said, sighing with regret.

Although their Celestial Wolf Race is strong for now, most of this strength relies on the presence of their clan leader.

As for the talents within their clan, they pale in comparison to the Blood Snake Race and Shadow Tiger Race.

Even Qin Batian from their race is mysteriously disliked by the Demon Race elders from the Upper Realm.

In the past two conventions, he only made ordinary gains and left prematurely. Therefore, Qin Batian decided not to come this time.

To this, the Celestial Wolf Race demons could only smile helplessly.

After all, regarding gifts from the Upper Realm Demon Race elders, although qualifications are the main consideration, actual rewards often depend on which junior receives recognition and admiration from the elders.

As for Qin Qingqing, she pays no heed to the gifts from the Demon Race elders.

Her qualifications are average, and she seems unable to gain the elders’ favor.

Previously, she only received meager gifts.

...

In the inn.

Watching the Heavenly Demons folding back their aura, Lu Ye became increasingly interested in the Demon Race convention.

According to the innkeeper, the convention does not forbid the Human Race from attending.

After all, Demon Saint City was ultimately established by the Human Race.

It’s understandable to hold the convention in Demon Saint City, given the unique situation in Demon Saint Province where both the Human and Demon Race seem harmonious on the surface.

If even human spectators weren’t allowed, it would certainly leave most Human Race cultivators feeling uncomfortable.

By then, many people planned to head early to the Demon Saint Plaza to get a good spot.

Lu Ye was not in a hurry; those heading there now are mostly cultivators not beyond the Innate Realm.

But those above the Innate Realm can watch from mid-air, where good views abound.

In the inn, Lu Ye spent several hours visualizing the Four Divine Ancient Seals.

After prolonged visualization cultivation, except for the Vermilion Bird Seal, the other seals reached a skilled realm.

The Vermilion Bird Seal is progressing swiftly, nearing small success!

Recently, Lu Ye has focused on cultivating the Vermilion Bird Seal.

The aim is to quickly achieve this step and make it another trump card.

...

The fourth day.

Today marks the official start of the Demon Race convention.

In the morning, three loud chimes resounded through Demon Saint City.

Upon hearing the chimes, Lu Ye stopped visualizing the Vermilion Bird Seal from the Four Divine Ancient Seals.

Looking outside, crowds filled the streets heading towards the Demon Saint Plaza.

After pondering for a moment, Lu Ye decided to head to the plaza.

By now, the Demon Saint Plaza was already teeming with people and demons.

Many figures were also hovering in the sky.

The cultivators below gazed at the figures in the sky with envy.

To hover means at least having reached the Innate Realm in cultivation.

Just as Lu Ye was looking for a spot, perhaps atop a tree, a voice suddenly cried out in surprise...

"Oh, why are you here?"

Lu Ye turned his head and responded with subtle acknowledgment.

The speaker turned out to be Qin Qingqing, accompanied by a Celestial Wolf guardian who had reached the Mortal Realm Grandmaster Ninth Layer.

Looking at Lu Yan opposite, curiosity flitted through Qin Qingqing’s eyes.

Before gaining notoriety on the Demon Saint Stele List, there was no trace whatsoever of this name in Demon Saint Province.

This piqued Qin Qingqing’s curiosity unconsciously.

"Are you here to witness our Demon Race convention?" Qin Qingqing asked.

Lu Ye nodded again.

Qin Qingqing: "..."

"Why aren’t you speaking?"

Lu Ye raised an eyebrow slightly, intuitively sensing Qin Qingqing might have realized something...

He planted a spiritual mark unobtrusively on her, clasped his fists, and said, "I have matters to tend to; I’ll take my leave."

Without hesitation, Lu Ye moved swiftly away, heading to another part of the plaza.

Qin Qingqing: "?"

Why did he leave upon seeing me, was he intimidated by my reputation?

"Although we’ve met only a few times, I somehow feel... familiarity with him?"

This was Qin Qingqing’s most puzzling thought.

By now, numerous high platforms appeared in the plaza, partitioned into areas for various top Demon Races.

Races with generally lower power naturally had no such privilege below the platforms.

Sweeping her gaze, Qin Qingqing spotted the Celestial Wolf Race’s platform, where their clan leader and several elders sat.

As Qin Qingqing approached, she coincidentally saw the Blood Snake Race’s leader conversing with her father.

The Celestial Wolf Race leader Qin Chuan, seeing Qin Qingqing’s approach, gazed at her with affection and had her sit beside him.

"Qingqing, greet your Uncle Qian Xiong."

Upon hearing this, Qin Qingqing saluted the Blood Snake Race’s leader, who had weighed down the city the previous day.

"Greetings Uncle Qian Xiong."

The Blood Snake Race leader Qian Xiong gave a perfunctory nod, saying, "Qingqing girl is soon to reach Tier Four; the ancestors from the Upper Realm will surely bestow good gifts."

Qin Qingqing’s heart murmured silently; this Qian Xiong... was obviously picking at her wounds.

She received nothing the last two times.

Moreover, Qin Qingqing knew her qualifications were average, requiring vast resources just to barely approach Tier Four.

The Celestial Wolf Race leader Qin Chuan’s face also subtly changed, yet he said nothing due to Qian Xiong’s power.

Meanwhile.

Having switched positions, Lu Ye leapt onto a lush tree from where he could view the entire Demon Saint Stele.