Fantasy: Unparalleled Prince, Conquering the Heavens!-Chapter 657 - 631: Red Dragon Immortal Mansion_1
Within the resplendent golden hall, the Molting Dragon Emperor, upon hearing Jiao Hai's report, wore an expression of surprise—a stark contrast to his usual calm demeanor.
He felt as if he were dreaming. A newly ascended world, having received the protection of the Ghost Clan? That Ghost Clan powerhouse had first slaughtered the Black Panther Army, then mowed down the Demonic Trio? And finally, used a grand Divine Skill to rob Jiao Hai of a third of his lifespan? If he didn't know Jiao Hai's character, he would never believe such outlandish tales. Yet he knew Jiao Hai wouldn't lie. Perhaps some details were exaggerated, but these incidents had undoubtedly occurred.
"Your Majesty, you must avenge me!" As he finished speaking, Jiao Hai kowtowed deeply, his face filled with resentment.
"To wage war against a world newly under the protection of the Ghost Clan is not a wise move!" The Molting Dragon Emperor stood up, walked over to the window, gazed at the garden outside the hall, and after weighing the pros and cons, shook his head.
Jiao Hai shuffled on his knees to the window, speaking with grievance, "Your Majesty, does this mean you're just going to let this slide?"
"Of course not, but revenge requires strategy. The newly ascended world has killed the Demonic Trio. Knowing Old Flame Demon's temperament, he won't let this matter rest!" the Molting Dragon Emperor said ominously.
He had deliberated deeply before saying this.
The current Red Dragon Starfield appears peaceful, but beneath the surface, undercurrents are surging. Although the Molting Dragon Heavenly Court still holds the position of the foremost power, the rapid development of the Extreme Demon Hall and the rise of the Sky Sword Pavilion are already threatening its dominance. At such a critical juncture, any action must be undertaken with extreme caution. Furthermore, there was another crucial factor: the appearance of a Ghost Clan powerhouse in the newly ascended world. He dared not act rashly until he understood the specifics of the situation. Besides, among the three forces that had acted, the Molting Dragon Heavenly Court had suffered the least. Even if they were to retaliate, it should logically be after the Extreme Demon Hall and the Black Panther Saint's Court made their moves.
"But Your Majesty…" Jiao Hai grew anxious and said bitterly, "My life essence is still in the hands of that Ghost Clan powerhouse!"
"In five years, the Red Dragon Immortal Mansion will open. There are a few rank-five immortal medicines inside that can restore your lost life essence," the Molting Dragon Emperor said after some thought.
Jiao Hai was taken aback. "The Red Dragon Immortal Mansion? Could it be the dwelling of the Red Dragon Immortal?"
The Red Dragon Immortal was a legendary figure from a billion years ago who had once unified the Red Dragon Starfield. His cultivation had reached the peak of the Taiyi Earth Immortal realm before he succumbed to grievous injuries during a battle with powerhouses from other Starfields. After the Red Dragon Immortal perished, the Red Dragon Mansion, renowned throughout the surrounding Starfields, rapidly declined, even losing its primary star. However, the forces that subsequently occupied the Red Dragon Mansion found no valuable treasures. A rumor thus spread that all the treasures of the Red Dragon Mansion had become burial objects for the Red Dragon Immortal.
"That's right!" The Molting Dragon Emperor nodded, a glint of anticipation in his eyes. Having failed to seize the Immortal Liquor, his only remaining hope for a breakthrough lay with the Red Dragon Immortal Mansion; he hoped to find some useful immortal treasures there.
"Your humble servant thanks Your Majesty!" Jiao Hai was slightly pleased and kowtowed deeply, exclaiming. A rank-five immortal medicine could not only restore his lost life essence but also elevate his cultivation. As for whether he could obtain a rank-five immortal medicine in the Red Dragon Immortal Mansion, he was very confident—not in himself, but in the Molting Dragon Emperor.
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「The Extreme Demon Miniature World!」
Located in the northern part of the Red Dragon Starfield, it spanned eight hundred million miles, radiated black light, and was suffused with Demonic Qi. This was the lair of the Extreme Demon Hall, acclaimed as a sacred land by hundreds of millions of demon cultivators.
In this world, the mountains were black, the water was black, and even the grass and trees were black. Only at the center of the continent stood a crimson mountain range, its rocks grotesque and precipitous. It was utterly barren, devoid of vegetation; only clusters of flames burned upon its slopes, emanating an extremely high temperature.
Beside the mountain range lay a bottomless gorge from which demonic mist perpetually rose, resembling a demon's eye. Fiends wreathed in demonic mist, their auras savage and tyrannical, streaked through the air. However, no matter how murderous or savage these fiends were, upon passing the colossal red mountain range, they would all lower their flight altitude and bow respectfully to show their reverence. For this mountain range was the cultivation ground of the Extreme Demon Hall's master, Old Flame Demon.
BOOM!
Suddenly, a terrifying, blood-red demonic pillar erupted from the mountain range, piercing through the miniature world. Demonic flames surged, shattering hundreds of millions of miles of Demon Clouds. All living creatures within a radius of a million miles felt a suffocating pressure and knelt uncontrollably. They gazed at the mountain range, their faces filled with bewilderment. Who was it? Who dared to incur Old Flame Demon's wrath?
At the summit of the mountain range, a red palace stood, like an immortal palace in the heavens, towering above all other peaks, symbolizing the attainment of this world's zenith.
"Hmph, quite the newly ascended world!" "To dare kill this ancestor's subordinates—they're courting death!" In the vast hall, Old Flame Demon sat upon his throne, his voice hoarse and chilling as he spoke.
His frame was not large, but apart from a black dagger-shaped mark on his brow, his entire body was a uniform crimson, as if forged from red crystal. His eyes, in particular, burned with two clusters of demonic fire, flickering incessantly with the fluctuations of his mood. Ferocious and terrifying!
"Hall Master, allow your subordinate to go and slaughter that newly ascended world!" In the grand hall, dozens of powerful figures wreathed in Evil Qi stood. Clad in black robes and wielding various weapons, their crimson killing intent was so dense it was almost palpable. These individuals were all infamous fiends, their hands stained with countless lives.
A fiend the size of an infant spoke coldly, its voice youthful yet imbued with an endless chill.
"This newly ascended world is protected by Ghost Clan powerhouses!" Old Flame Demon looked up, his gaze sweeping over the many fiends in the hall, and commanded with murderous intent, "However, the Second Heaven is not the Ghost Clan's territory! Protector Corpse Infant, Protector Ghost Sword, take a few elders and pay them a visit! How can the elders of the Extreme Demon Hall be killed by outsiders without consequence?"
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「The Eastern Starfield.」
「The Sky Sword Pavilion!」
On a precipitous sword peak, the master of the Sky Sword Pavilion, Old Heavenly Sword, paced back and forth, his brow furrowed, muttering phrases like, "This shouldn't be," and, "How could the Ghost Clan be involved?"
Hongyi stood to the side, clutching his Immortal Sword, watching intently.
"Disciple, are you certain you weren't mistaken?" Old Heavenly Sword paused his pacing and asked again. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢
"I was not mistaken. The one who acted was indeed a Ghost Clan powerhouse!" Hongyi nodded, replying with certainty.
"The one who acted... What about the other people from that ascended world? Did you see any of them?" Old Heavenly Sword continued to ask.
Hongyi was taken aback for a moment. He recalled the entire battle; apart from Jiang Ziwen, he truly hadn't seen anyone else. So, he shook his head.
"A few days ago, the Ancestor Hall sent word that the Ziwei Star of the Human Dao, which had vanished for a long time, suddenly manifested. Moreover, divinations indicate that the newly ascended world is indeed of the Human Race!" Old Heavenly Sword pinched his fingers in calculation, and the River of Destiny appeared before him. He mused aloud, "Apart from a single Ghost Clan powerhouse, you saw no one else. That doesn't prove anything! Go back to that ascended world and investigate thoroughly."
