Stellar Transformation-Chapter 386: Episode 13 - 6 The Three Emperors of the Demon World
"Looks like I’ll have to visit the Mishen Palace when I get the chance," Qin Yu naturally thought to himself. To possess the Mysterious God Scroll and not visit the Mishen Palace would be a waste of its potential.
Wu Lan seemed to guess what Qin Yu was thinking and said with a faint smile, "Qin Yu, you better not go to the Mishen Palace unless it’s absolutely necessary."
"Why not? Now that I have the Ten Thousand Beasts List, and with my own strength combined with you and several others, there shouldn’t be anything in the Immortal, Demon, and Beast realms that can stop me." Qin Yu was puzzled.
Wu Lan shook his head. "You still don’t understand what the Mishen Palace is. It’s the source of all divine artifacts in the entire Immortal, Demon, and Beast realms! You should know how important that is."
Qin Yu nodded.
The Mishen Palace, being the source of all divine artifacts in the entire Immortal, Demon, and Beast realms, was of course very important. But what did this have to do with him obtaining a divine artifact?
"Around the Mishen Palace, there are a lot of experts keeping watch. Other Immortal Emperors entering to find divine artifacts don’t attract much attention. But if you, Qin Yu, appear there... the entire Immortal, Demon, and Beast realms would be shaken."
"Ah, I understand." Qin Yu suddenly realized, "All the major powers of the Immortal, Demon, and Beast realms have subordinates monitoring the place. If I possess the Mysterious God Scroll and enter the Mishen Palace, I could obtain a large number of divine artifacts. Gaining so many divine artifacts at once, I reckon no faction would allow such a thing to happen."
"That’s right."
Wu Lan nodded and smiled. "You finally understand. Other Immortal Emperors and Demon Emperors go through all kinds of hardships, even risking death, to get just one divine artifact. If you go in, you could easily get more than ten. That would be outrageous. I estimate that the major powers would join forces outside the Mishen Palace to intercept you and make you share the divine artifacts!"
Qin Yu gave a wry smile, "If a large group were to join forces against me, I really would have no way to counter them."
Emperor Yu, Emperor Xuan, Black Demon Emperor, Blood Demon Emperor, Green Emperor, Hidden Emperor... if a large group like that really joined forces, he would only have to admit defeat and hand over the divine artifacts obediently.
Wu Lan laughed. "That’s why I said, wait until you’re stronger or you could ally with some of them to go in together. That way, you can safely obtain the divine artifacts."
"Right, that’s the only way," Qin Yu replied uncaringly with a smile. "After all, I don’t need any divine artifacts right now. It’s my own power that is the most solid."
"Then you should focus on your cultivation. I won’t disturb you any longer." Wu Lan moved and quickly returned to his own place.
Meanwhile, Qin Yu sat down by the lakeside and began cultivating the Three Souls Nine Refinements. It would take about three days for the Bull Demon Emperor to return, which equated to thirty days’ time in the Jiang Lan Realm.
This period was enough for Qin Yu to improve somewhat.
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Using all available time to cultivate, in a world like the Immortal, Demon, and Beast realms, where powerful individuals abounded, Qin Yu could only strive to make his own power as great as possible, so that he and his brothers could have a better life.
The lake, looking like a gem, was set in the middle of greenery.
Qin Yu had been sitting on the grass by the lakeside for a full thirty days, and at the end of those thirty days, he opened his eyes.
"The Bull Demon Emperor hasn’t returned yet?" Qin Yu wondered. During these days, he hadn’t noticed any messages from Man Qian. However, Qin Yu understood that Man Qian’s ’wait three days’ was not to be taken literally.
"Go out and have a look."
Qin Yu vanished from the Jiang Lan Realm and appeared in the residence arranged by Man Qian.
Standing in the courtyard, Qin Yu dispersed his Immortal Consciousness and easily found Man Qian practicing against his subordinates. At that moment, Man Qian was bare-chested, his sweat already seeping out.
"Big Brother Man Qian," Qin Yu called out with his voice transmission.
As soon as Man Qian heard Qin Yu’s voice transmission, he immediately stopped sparring and said to his opponent, "Go take a rest, our cultivation for today ends here." Then, Man Qian wiped off his sweat with a towel, put on a yellow robe, and walked toward Qin Yu.
"Brother Qin Yu, you said last time that you wanted to cultivate, so I didn’t dare to disturb you," Man Qian said cheerfully as he entered the courtyard.
Qin Yu smiled and then said, "Brother Man Qian, let’s not talk about that now. I want to know, has Emperor Bull Demon returned yet?"
"The Emperor?" Man Qian nodded and said, "His Majesty just returned this morning. I was planning to call on you this evening, but I hadn’t expected you to finish your cultivation so soon."
"He’s back," Qin Yu stood up abruptly, his face full of surprise, "Brother Man Qian, let’s go, take me to His Majesty."
At this moment, Qin Yu could not wait any longer.
"Brother Qin Yu, there’s no need to rush. His Majesty has just returned and has matters to attend to. Moreover, it would be best to wait until this evening to see him, because this evening... His Majesty has personally arranged a banquet in your honor," Man Qian said with a smile.
Qin Yu was astonished, "A banquet in my honor?"
To think that someone of Emperor Bull Demon’s stature would see him and even personally arrange a banquet; it was indeed a bit too formal.
"Brother Qin Yu, it seems you haven’t yet realized the status you hold," Man Qian said with a smile. "The ability to open the Ten Thousand Beasts List, to have slaughtered a group of people including Emperor Yu, and to possess the Mysterious God Scroll—this alone is enough reason for His Majesty to arrange a banquet for you."
A person’s strength is not determined solely by their level of cultivation, but also by their weapons and other factors.
Owning the Ten Thousand Beasts List allowed Qin Yu to contend with Emperor Yu, signifying that Qin Yu’s status was on par with Emperor Yu’s; hence, it was not surprising for Emperor Bull Demon to host a banquet for him.
"Brother Man Qian, there’s something I need your help with," Qin Yu said, with one lingering issue on his mind.
"Just tell me what it is," Man Qian replied generously.
With a wave of his hand, Qin Yu made five people appear out of thin air—it was Dan Meng, Kong Lan, Tu Gang, Wan’er, and Niuwa who had now grown into an adult.
"Master," Kong Lan and the others said respectfully.
Niuwa, now sturdy like a little calf, stared wide-eyed at Qin Yu, and upon hearing the voices of Kong Lan and the others, he came to his senses, "Zheng Zhong pays his respects to Lord Qin Yu." ’Niuwa’ was just a nickname, his real name was ’Zheng Zhong’.
Qin Yu nodded in acknowledgment.
"Brother Man Qian, Zheng Zhong grew up in Qingyu Immortal Mansion, and I don’t want him to spend his entire life there... Moreover, it’s not safe for him to follow me since I have no fixed abode. So I want to entrust you with taking care of him. Of course, I’ll have Kong Lan and the other three stay with him," Qin Yu revealed his intention.
Man Qian glanced at Kong Lan and the others, a smile appearing on his face.
Kong Lan, Dan Meng, and Tu Gang were all Ninth-level Demon Kings. Although they were not Demon Emperors, they were truly useful.
"Don’t worry, leave Zheng Zhong to me. When you see him next time, he will surely meet your expectations," Man Qian said with a hearty laugh.
Niuwa, upon hearing what Qin Yu and Man Qian said, was excited and thrilled.
In Qingyu Immortal Mansion, he could only be around a few people like Dan Meng, who, despite being family, left Niuwa yearning for the colorful world outside. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮
"Kong Lan, from today on, the four of you are free. You’ll work under Man Qian’s command and also take care of little Niuwa for me. Are you willing?" Qin Yu looked at the four of them.
A trace of uncontainable joy appeared in the eyes of Kong Lan and the others.
Freedom... presumably the most desired thing by all Spiritual Beasts in the Ten Thousand Beasts List.
"We are willing," Kong Lan and several others nodded in agreement.
With a thought, Qin Yu lifted the soul-bound constraints of Kong Lan and the others.
Having resolved Little Niuwa’s matter, a weight was lifted from Qin Yu’s heart, knowing well that promising a peaceful life to the child would be difficult while under his care, and that the child would be much better off with Man Qian.
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Evening.
Within the palace of the Imperial City Bull Demon Emperor.
As the de facto ruler of the Beast Clan, the palace of the Bull Demon Emperor did not scream luxury but possessed a unique imposing atmosphere. The entire Imperial Palace was jet black, resembling a prehistoric behemoth crouching from a distance.
Guided by Man Qian, Qin Yu stepped into a separate courtyard within the palace.
The so-called banquet today was actually for just three people— the Bull Demon Emperor, Man Qian, and Qin Yu. Of course, before arriving at the courtyard, Qin Yu had no idea it would be such an intimate gathering.
Upon seeing—
Nearby, an enormous tree resembling a sweet osmanthus stood beside a table with three stools placed around it, and at this moment, aside from the maids, the courtyard featured only one man, a man brimming with domineering presence.
With bristly stubble like steel needles and piercing, spirited eyes, even a casual turn of the head or wave of his hand could make one feel the man’s power!
This was a man who radiated a sense of strength.
"Your Majesty, this is Qin Yu," Man Qian said, slightly bowing with a smile.
Qin Yu immediately bowed slightly and said, "Qin Yu pays his respects to His Majesty the Bull Demon Emperor." He was, after all, a seeker of others’ goodwill, and showing respect to the Bull Demon Emperor, whose status and power were extremely high, was only proper.
The Bull Demon Emperor examined Qin Yu carefully, then nodded with a smile, "Indeed, a talented young man. When Qian’er visited the Mortal World, you were still at the Great Success Stage, and now you’ve reached Emperor Level. I reckon even that Genius Immortal Emperor in the Immortal Realm is not as quick as you in cultivation," he said.
Qin Yu merely smiled faintly.
His cultivation speed...
Indeed, from the moment of his Ascension to his current level of strength, if one were to consider the actual time spent, it had only been a few hundred years.
The Bull Demon Emperor was quite artful in conversation, offering subtle praise to Qin Yu. Every word seemed casual but left Qin Yu feeling immensely comfortable. After all, the Bull Demon Emperor was touching upon aspects that Qin Yu took pride in.
As the conversation deepened, Qin Yu felt less and less distance with the Bull Demon Emperor.
"Your Majesty, the purpose of my visit to Cuiyun Star might have already been conveyed to you by Brother Man Qian. Ever since my Ascension, I have been searching for my brother. Can you tell me where my second brother, Hou Fei, is right now?" Qin Yu asked his question at an appropriate moment.
The Bull Demon Emperor drained his cup and then said with a light laugh, "You’re asking about that Hou Fei... He is currently at the Ape Clan’s Inheritance Forbidden Land." A hint of envy flickered through the Bull Demon Emperor’s eyes.
"The Inheritance Forbidden Land?" Qin Yu looked at the Bull Demon Emperor.
Man Qian was also astounded, "You mean that legendary Inheritance Forbidden Land of the Ape Clan?" Envy was undeniable in Man Qian’s eyes as well.
The Bull Demon Emperor nodded, "Yes, the Inheritance Forbidden Land was established a very long, long time ago by a forebear of the Ape Clan who descended from the Divine World to the Immortal and Demon Worlds, subsequently creating a sacred ground."
"A forebear who descended from the Divine World to the Immortal and Demon Worlds?" Qin Yu finally realized the extraordinary nature of this Inheritance Forbidden Land.
The Bull Demon Emperor looked at Qin Yu with a smile, "Qin Yu, do you know... who normally are the strongest experts in the Demon World over the countless years?"
Qin Yu shook his head.
"Qian’er, you tell it to Qin Yu," said the Bull Demon Emperor with a light smile.
Man Qian took a deep breath and then explained to Qin Yu, "Under normal circumstances, the three strongest individuals in the Demon World are the Dragon Emperor, the Peng Demon Emperor, and the Great Ape Emperor of each generation."
"What about Emperor Ni?" Qin Yu remembered the Ninth-level Demon Emperor, a super Divine Beast.
"I am talking about each generation’s Dragon Emperor, Peng Demon Emperor, and Great Ape Emperor. The current Emperor Ni is formidable, but once he ascends, it’s uncertain whether a new Phoenix will emerge. Unlike the Dragon Emperor, Peng Demon Emperor, and Great Ape Emperor, who are always present."
Of course, Qin Yu understood.
The titles of Dragon Emperor, Peng Demon Emperor, and Great Ape Emperor inherently suggested their continuity across generations.
"The reason they are formidable is because... inside the Dragon Emperor is a heritage treasure from the Dragon Clan, and the Peng Demon Emperor also possesses the Roc Clan’s heritage treasure. The power of these heritage treasures... is even stronger than that of Divine Artifacts," Man Qian said with a smile watching Qin Yu.
Qin Yu’s heart trembled.
He finally understood, understanding why Wu Lan said the Dragon Emperor was so powerful that even Immortal Emperor Ni Yang would have to submit.
The Dragon Emperor was a Super Divine Beast at the Eighth Level Demon Emperor rank, yet with the heritage treasure, his strength was so formidable that... not even a Super Divine Beast at the Ninth Level Demon Emperor rank could confidently say they could contend with him.
"Heritage treasures more powerful than Divine Artifacts, what are they?" Qin Yu was amazed.
Both Man Qian and the Bull Demon Emperor shook their heads.
The Purple-eyed Bull Demon Emperor was indeed powerful, but unfortunately had no heritage treasure, and the Peng Demon Emperor and Dragon Emperor would certainly not divulge the secrets of their heritage treasures to them.
Suddenly, Qin Yu thought of something, "Your Majesty the Bull Demon Emperor, Brother Man Qian just mentioned that the Dragon Emperor and the Peng Demon Emperor have heritage treasures, but what about the Great Ape Emperor? Why is he powerful? How does he compare to the other two?"
The Bull Demon Emperor replied with a smile, "The Great Ape Emperor is strong because of the Inheritance Forbidden Land."
"What makes the Inheritance Forbidden Land formidable?" Qin Yu felt a curiosity about this Inheritance Forbidden Land.
The Bull Demon Emperor lamented, "To tell you the truth, in an actual fight, the Dragon Emperor and Peng Demon Emperor who possess heritage treasures might only be a bit stronger than the Great Ape Emperor because the Great Ape Emperor doesn’t have a heritage treasure."
Qin Yu frowned. He felt there was some inconsistency in what the Bull Demon Emperor was saying.
"The Ape Clan is belligerent, and the Inheritance Forbidden Land is a place where one ’Understands Tao through Battle.’ Training there can rapidly enhance their combat abilities. For instance, if both the Dragon Emperor and the Great Ape King are Eighth Level Demon Emperors, the Dragon Emperor’s power might increase tenfold because he has a heritage treasure, while the Great Ape King relies on the comprehension of battle, increasing his attack power by eight or nine times."
"Among top experts of the same rank, if they don’t rely on any weapons, not even the Dragon Emperor and Peng Demon Emperor together could rival the Great Ape Emperor. Gaining insights during battle, understanding Tao through battle, that’s the support that has allowed the successive Great Ape Emperors to look down upon the Immortal and Demon Worlds," the Bull Demon Emperor said with admiration.
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