The Green Dragon Saint Palace, also known as the Green Dragon Heavenly Scenic Tower, is an imposing palace.

It has nine levels, towering nine hundred and ninety-nine zhang high.

The first level has the largest footprint, followed by the second, and so on for the subsequent floors.

Because its exterior uniformly adopts the color of azure, from a distance, it looks like a Green Dragon Divine Beast coiling on the ground—quite spectacular!

At this moment, Hong Yuan was on the highest level of the Green Dragon Heavenly Scenic Tower, gazing down at the entirety of the Demon Realm alone.

Demon Soldiers and Demon Generals were all enthusiastically developing the Demon Realm’s inheritances, increasing their own cultivation resources.

Within the Green Dragon Heavenly Scenic Tower Demon Realm, there were many Demon inheritances, even those of Demon Saints.

Of course, the most essential part of the inheritance lay inside the Green Dragon Heavenly Scenic Tower itself.

A trace of confusion flashed in Hong Yuan’s eyes. Inheritance...

He thought of the recent "Huangqu River," the azure Flood Gathering War Banner, and the Extraterrestrial Tao Marks he had determined to be part of Food Tao...

The more he pondered, the more Hong Yuan’s thoughts became muddled.

Even after activating his new Wisdom Tao Divine Power, Seven Star Beads, he could not entirely dispel his doubts. There was too little information, and his current environment was still relatively low-level.

Unable to resolve these myriad confusions, Hong Yuan decided to stop dwelling on them.

His expression returned to its usual composed state. The River of Time will bury many things, but it will also reveal many truths. I am a cultivator of Longevity Martial Arts; there’s no need to rush.

Then, Hong Yuan looked at the Green Dragon Token in his hand, and then at the Dragon Sparrow Zither beside him.

In the eyes of outsiders, he, Hong Yuan, had fortuitously acquired a Holy Artifact. Yet, his own status was merely that of a Demon, making him seem somewhat unworthy of such a treasure.

And the importance of a Holy Artifact went without saying.

This was an incomparable treasure that could cause rifts between husband and wife, or father and son!

Wasn’t the Black Dragon Demon Saint doing so much just to get his hands on a Holy Artifact?

Now there was a Holy Artifact, the Dragon Sparrow Zither, which he could definitely obtain if he cleverly seized it in the name of righteousness.

I hope I’m just overthinking it.

But the matter of establishing my own sect should also be put on the agenda.

Hong Yuan clenched the Green Dragon Token tightly, channeling his Demon Essence into it to summon the Black Dragon Demon Saint.

The Green Dragon Token immediately transformed into a mass of azure light. The light swirled, forming a tall gateway, large enough for a Demon Saint to pass through.

「...」

「Outside the entrance of the Green Dragon Heavenly Scenic Tower Demon Realm.」

Facing the suspicious gazes of several Demon Saints, the Black Dragon Demon Saint stood serenely on a cloud.

He knew what Red Luck Demon Saint and the others were muttering about. They merely thought that he had a dispute with his godson over the Holy Artifact, the Dragon Sparrow Zither.

Heaven and earth as his witness, he had never entertained such a thought.

However, the hearts of demons were unpredictable and difficult to fathom. Having witnessed the value of the Holy Artifact, it was indeed normal for everyone to suspect him.

But being doubted for no reason felt very uncomfortable.

BUZZ—BUZZ!

A violent trembling sound arose.

The gazes of many Demon Saints were fixed on the space before the Black Dragon Demon Saint’s cloud.

There, a flash of azure light emerged, gradually expanding.

Seeing this light, the Black Dragon Demon Saint’s brow unfurled, and he laughed in relief and triumph a few times.

The laughter was wild and unruly, even shattering the clouds.

"Haha, it seems that Guangqiao has resolved the trouble. Esteemed predecessors, I shall take my leave first," the Black Dragon Demon Saint bade them with a bowing gesture.

The other Demon Saints congratulated him in succession.

"I wish you smooth sailing and that you find what your heart desires, Dao Friend."

"Hehe, I knew Guangqiao wasn’t a bad kid..."

"The Black-Patterned Dragon Head Gold, I entrust to you."

"..."

As the portal of azure light manifested, numerous Demon Saints congratulated the Black Dragon Demon Saint.

With a slight smile on his face, the Black Dragon Demon Saint elegantly swung the sleeve of his dark robe and stepped into the portal, his figure vanishing from the scene.

After the Black Dragon Demon Saint had departed, the Demon Saints exchanged glances and nodded with a smile.

「...」

BOOM.

BOOM. BOOM.

The azure portal within the Green Dragon Heavenly Scenic Tower Demon Realm abruptly expanded, and an imposing figure stepped out from within.

The newcomer wore a Taoist crown upon his head and was dressed in a dark robe, his hands clasped behind his back, exuding the air of an accomplished Taoist practitioner.

This visitor was none other than the Black Dragon Demon Saint!

"Godfather," Hong Yuan lowered his head and called out.

Even though his own power had greatly increased, Hong Yuan still held a great deal of respect for the Black Dragon Demon Saint. He believed he had a certain chance of contending with the Demon Saint, thanks to the combined force of the Holy Artifacts—the Flood Gathering War Banner and Dragon Sparrow Zither—and the Dream Butterfly Fairy Worm.

Moreover, if he hadn’t joined the Black Dragon Demon Saint’s ranks years ago, he might still be wondering when he would have accumulated his initial capital.

It was very possible that powers like Spirit Fox Island might have hindered his growth.

"Guangqiao, you’ve done very well, and I am proud of you," the Black Dragon Demon Saint said with a nod of satisfaction, before his tone suddenly shifted, "May I borrow that Sound Tao Holy Artifact for a look?"

Hong Yuan’s heart sank at these words.

Gazing at the Black Dragon Demon Saint’s bright and cheerful smile, Hong Yuan sighed inwardly and summoned the Dragon Sparrow Zither.

A flash of black luster, and the Dragon Sparrow Zither materialized.

"What a treasure, indeed a great treasure. Truly worthy of the Qingqiu Fox Clan’s long-inherited Holy Artifact."

With just one glance, the Black Dragon Demon Saint couldn’t help but lavish praise.

His hands remained clasped behind his back, composed and serene.

At this moment, the Black Dragon Demon Saint seemed more like a pure admirer, pacing around the Dragon Sparrow Zither, yet his hands remained firmly clasped behind him.

After a while, the Black Dragon Demon Saint revealed a thoroughly satisfied expression.

He spoke to Hong Yuan earnestly, "Guangqiao, this Sound Tao Holy Artifact is a heritage Holy Artifact of the Qingqiu Fox Clan. You must take good care of it and not let those fox temptresses deceive you into losing it."

The Qingqiu Fox Clan...

Hong Yuan now understood the origin of the Dragon Sparrow Zither. At the same time, he faintly realized that the Black Dragon Demon Saint probably wouldn’t try to seize it.

"Godfather, rest assured, your son will not be beguiled by the Qingqiu Fox Clan," Hong Yuan responded.

"Haha, put it away," the Black Dragon Demon Saint commanded.

After watching Hong Yuan put away the Dragon Sparrow Zither, the Black Dragon Demon Saint turned and faced the vast Demon Realm.

Standing at the pinnacle of the Green Dragon Heavenly Scenic Tower, the Black Dragon Demon Saint channeled his Green Grapes Immortal Nuance, gathering Divine Power in his pupils to search for Saint-level inheritances.

"Blood Tao Saint Level Inheritance Blood Winged Dragon Bat Group... Li Jianqiu... a lucky child."

"Fire Tao inheritance, not worth mentioning. Gold Tao inheritance, not worth mentioning..."

"A fluctuation from a Holy Artifact!?"

The Black Dragon Demon Saint’s pupils suddenly dilated as he looked back towards the depths of the Green Dragon Heavenly Scenic Tower’s highest floor.

He took a deep breath, suppressing the emotions in his heart.

A gentle breeze passed by, and the Black Dragon Demon Saint’s figure vanished from the scene, leaving only Hong Yuan behind.

Hong Yuan pursed his lips lightly and stood in silence for a moment. Then, his pale and handsome face suddenly beamed with a brilliant smile.

Regardless, I’ve done what I should have done. The rest is not for me to decide alone. So be it! So be it!

After taking one long, deep look towards the depths of the Green Dragon Heavenly Scenic Tower’s highest floor, Hong Yuan turned and left without any hesitation.

He needed to refine his Life Tao Seed, the Great Moon Virtual Mirror.

Only by relying on his own strength would he be truly powerful.