Fantasy: Unparalleled Prince, Conquering the Heavens!-Chapter 679 - 683: The Choice of the Molting Dragon Emperor_1
"Ancestor, this was found on them!"
After a while, an elder flew up. He had searched through the belongings of the five Supreme Elders of the Zixuan Sacred Sect and now presented an ancient, Demonic Qi-wreathed book, speaking respectfully.
"The 'Grafting Great Method'!"
Upon receiving the ancient book, the Sword Holding Ancestor glanced at the cover, his pupils shrinking abruptly. Without any hesitation, his palm surged with sword light, grinding the entire book into ashes.
"Why did you do that?" Yang Zaixing questioned, puzzled by the Sword Holding Ancestor's actions.
"This Cultivation Technique is called the 'Grafting Great Method.' It's a demonic technique that can seize the talents of others. If someone with a weak will reads this, they will fall into the demonic path!" the Sword Holding Ancestor explained, his tone filled with apprehension.
"No wonder the Zixuan Sacred Ground recruits disciples every year but hasn't cultivated any remarkable Prodigies. So, they were the ones devouring them!" The Second Sword Holding Ancestor clenched his fists, his eyes red with an overwhelming hatred. An endless fury filled him, causing the vast Changkong to violently tremble.
"Enhancing Immortal Aptitude!"
"Such an evil technique!" Yang Zaixing was slightly taken aback, realizing the dangers of the "Grafting Great Method."
Immortal Aptitude is a prerequisite for cultivation. Below Prodigies, cultivators are categorized by Superior Immortal Aptitude, Intermediate Immortal Aptitude, Inferior Immortal Aptitude, and Mundane Aptitude. For instance, Martial Artists in the Mundane Realm, aside from a very small number possessing Inferior Immortal Aptitude, mostly have Mundane Aptitude, making it exceedingly difficult for them to break through to the Immortal Realm.
However, during ascension, the laws of the universe bestow immortal elixir, which enhances one's innate talent, transforming it into Immortal Aptitude. Possessing Immortal Aptitude means one can easily break through to the Heavenly Immortal Realm. Yet, to reach even higher realms, a stronger Immortal Aptitude is required. Typically, those with Inferior Immortal Aptitude struggle to reach the True Immortal Realm. Those with Intermediate Immortal Aptitude find it difficult to break through to the Profound Immortal Realm, and those with Superior Immortal Aptitude face challenges in advancing to the Supreme Deity Immortal Realm. Throughout the Second Heaven, the vast majority of beings only possess Inferior Immortal Aptitude.
If this Cultivation Technique were to spread widely among the Human Race, faced with the temptation to enhance their Immortal Aptitude, would they cultivate it or not? The answer is, undoubtedly, yes. However, cultivating this technique would inevitably lead to a drastic decrease in the number of Human Prodigies. In the long run, this would surely pose an existential threat to the race!
In the following days, Yang Zaixing accompanied the powerhouses of Sky Sword Pavilion, wiping out the forces that had pledged allegiance to the Extreme Demon Palace. There was no mercy; all were killed. Billowing blood qi surged through the starry sky, causing many forces of the Human Race to tremble in fear.
「At the same time!」
Deep in the Red Dragon Starfield, two towering figures with unmatched auras confronted each other across the galaxy. Not far away, a shooting star rushed in but was shattered into dust by an invisible force in the Void before it could even get close.
"What a scheme!" The Heavenly Sword Immortal gripped his battle sword tightly, his voice cold. Just a moment ago, he had learned of Sky Sword Pavilion's current situation through a secret method. He knew about the Great Elder's death, the demise of two hundred sixty thousand disciples, and the widespread betrayal by numerous factions.
It's the Qin Dynasty's Saint's Court again!
Opposite him, the Flame Demon Elder also had a grim expression. Dense Demonic Qi erupted from him, suppressing the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths. Sky Sword Pavilion's losses were substantial, but the Extreme Demon Palace had also paid a tremendous price. The Bone Demon Army was utterly annihilated, the forces that had pledged allegiance to the Extreme Demon Palace were all brutally exterminated, and eons of effort had gone down the drain. And the instigator of all this was, once again, the Qin Dynasty's Saint's Court. This caused his killing intent towards the Qin Dynasty's Saint's Court to reach its absolute peak.
After a brief exchange, the two continued their standoff in the Void. Neither the Heavenly Sword Immortal nor the Flame Demon Elder was willing to back down. However, the Heavenly Sword Immortal failed to notice that when the Flame Demon Elder had unleashed his aura earlier, a wisp of Demonic Qi had flown towards the central region of the Red Dragon Starfield. This wisp of Demonic Qi was exceedingly faint, yet it carried a strand of the Flame Demon Elder's soul!
「Molting Dragon Heavenly Court.」
Within a resplendent golden courtyard, the Molting Dragon Emperor reclined leisurely in a rocking chair, enjoying a dance performance by celestial women and listening to faint celestial music. His days were idyllic. Ever since the Extreme Demon Palace and Sky Sword Pavilion had begun their conflict, his mood had improved daily, filling him with pleasure.
Suddenly, he frowned slightly and glanced towards a certain point in the Void, as if sensing something. He waved his hand and said, "All of you may leave!"
"As you wish!" The gracefully dancing celestial women and the musicians, playing with passion, bowed respectfully before slowly withdrawing.
Once the courtyard was empty, the Molting Dragon Emperor stood up, a terrifying imperial might bursting forth. With an air of displeasure, he said, "Still not showing yourself? Must I personally invite you out?" As the master of the Heavenly Court, he could sense any slight disturbance within the Imperial Palace.
"KEKEKE, so you found me!" The Void rippled, and the figure of the Flame Demon Elder appeared, his body exuding an endless Demonic Qi. If not for the Formations arranged within the courtyard, the terrifying aura would have long since permeated the entire Imperial Capital.
"Speak your mind!" The Molting Dragon Emperor narrowed his eyes, thoroughly displeased.
"I wish to invite Your Majesty to join me in attacking Sky Sword Pavilion and eradicating the Human Race!" The Flame Demon Elder stated his purpose directly, wasting no words.
Hearing this, the Molting Dragon Emperor responded with disinterest, "I have no intention of involving myself in your war. If you are here to enlist my aid, you may leave now!" He wasn't a fool. Why should he plunge himself into this quagmire when he could simply sit back and watch the tigers fight?
This old fox! The Flame Demon Elder cursed inwardly. He had already guessed the Molting Dragon Emperor's thoughts with near certainty. However, he had come prepared. Unhurriedly, he said, "In less than five years, the Red Dragon Immortal Mansion will open! You surely don't want an additional competitor then, do you? Besides, the Human Race is destined to be eradicated sooner or later!"
The Flame Demon Elder knew very well that sufficient benefit could change a person's mind. And what did the Molting Dragon Emperor care about most? Undoubtedly, it was the Red Dragon Immortal Mansion!
As expected, upon hearing these words, the Molting Dragon Emperor's expression changed, and he began to contemplate. Within the Red Dragon Starfield, the three major forces maintained a balance. However, the Molting Dragon Heavenly Court was the strongest overall. If they were to extinguish Sky Sword Pavilion, only the Molting Dragon Heavenly Court and the Extreme Demon Palace would remain. With the unstable factor of Sky Sword Pavilion eliminated, he was confident he could crush the Extreme Demon Palace. From this perspective, allying with the Extreme Demon Palace wasn't out of the question.
Perhaps I can seize this opportunity to unify the Red Dragon Starfield! This thought emerged in the Molting Dragon Emperor's mind. He calmly said, "In five days, I will dispatch a large army to assault the western territories of the Human Race forces. As for you, for trespassing in my Imperial Palace, your soul shall be obliterated as punishment!"
As he finished speaking, a vicious glint flashed in the Molting Dragon Emperor's eyes. He struck out with his palm, and a golden dragon flew forth, its roar echoing through the ages as it shattered the Flame Demon Elder's manifested body.
After doing all this, the Molting Dragon Emperor clasped his hands behind his back, gazing towards the Eastern Starfield in deep thought. After a moment, he issued a dignified command, "Attendants, summon the Left and Right Generals..."
「In the Extreme Demon Palace.」
One after another, powerful figures wreathed in Demonic Qi traversed the sky and entered the main hall. An hour later, more than fifty powerhouses stood within the hall, all of them infamous demons renowned throughout the Starfield. Among them, the most famous were undoubtedly the Ten Thousand Poisons Guardian and the Heartless Guardian.
"The Hall Master has ordered an assault on the Human Race!" The Ten Thousand Poisons Guardian, standing at the forefront, faced the assembly. He spoke in a hoarse voice, like the whisper of a demon from hell, creating an oppressive and suffocating atmosphere.
His stature was not tall; standing among the many powerful demons, he resembled a dwarf and appeared unthreatening. However, all the demons in the hall, no matter how arrogant or unruly, were impeccably behaved at this moment. Occasional glances cast his way betrayed their fear.
The Ten Thousand Poisons Guardian was the second strongest expert in the Extreme Demon Palace. He had comprehended the rare Laws of Poisonous Demonic Arts and could kill imperceptibly. Even Profound Immortal Realm Martial Artists could be silently poisoned to death by him. Furthermore, he was ruthless, having once poisoned dozens of stars.
