What Qin Yu anticipated most was the Ninth-level Demon Kings in the second layer of the Ten Thousand Beasts List. If he had dozens of Ninth-level Demon Kings by his side, even a First or Second Level Immortal Emperor surrounded by so many Ninth-level Demon Kings probably wouldn’t fare well.

Qin Yu held the golden scroll in his hand.

Streams of Dark Star Power, concentrated to the extreme, poured into the golden scroll. To open the second layer of the Ten Thousand Beasts List, the strength of a Golden Immortal was required. Having reached the late stages of the Dark Star, Qin Yu’s strength was probably comparable to that of a Second or Third Level Golden Immortal.

The late stage of the Dark Star!

The golden scroll trembled, and immediately a hazy light rose from the surface of the scroll. Qin Yu’s face flushed with excitement—he knew he had succeeded.

The instant the second layer of the Ten Thousand Beasts List was opened, information about it flooded directly into Qin Yu’s mind.

Inside the second layer of the Ten Thousand Beasts List

Spiritual Beasts, transformed into human shapes, were either cultivating or gathering to converse with one another. However, in the moment when Qin Yu opened the second layer, all the Spiritual Beasts within it trembled in their hearts.

All the Spiritual Beasts could not help but look upward.

"Twenty-eight Ninth-level Demon Kings!"

Qin Yu felt his heartbeat suddenly accelerate.

My heavens, twenty-eight Ninth-level Demon Kings! If he had opened the second layer of the Ten Thousand Beasts List earlier, would he have even needed to enter the body of the Sword Immortal Puppet to attack when he encountered those five Golden Immortals?

Simply sending out five or six Ninth-level Demon Kings could have killed the enemy.

"There are twenty-eight Ninth-level Demon Kings, and the number of Eighth Level Demon Kings has actually crossed a hundred. Spiritual Beasts in the Seventh-level Demon King Realm are even as high as over three hundred..." Qin Yu felt invigorated throughout his being.

That was the feeling of confidence that came from possessing sufficiently formidable strength.

"Who is the leader in the second layer of the Ten Thousand Beasts List?" Qin Yu thought to himself.

No sooner had Qin Yu asked this question than all the Spiritual Beasts within the second layer of the Ten Thousand Beasts List heard it in their hearts. Led by a tall and thin man, followed by a man in golden clothes on the left and a woman in white clothes on the right, all three flew in the air and bowed at the same time.

"Master, your subordinate Kong Lan, the Ten Thousand Beasts List is led by me, and together with Tu Gang and Dan Meng, we jointly manage it," the voice of the tall man reached Qin Yu.

Qin Yu had a thought.

And there they were: Kong Lan, Tu Gang, and Dan Meng appeared before Qin Yu, who was sitting cross-legged on a jade bed.

"Greetings, Master."

Kong Lan, Tu Gang, and Dan Meng bowed and said.

Qin Yu nodded and said, "Alright, I’m naturally very familiar with your strengths since I’ve opened the second layer of the Ten Thousand Beasts List. Among the twenty-eight Spiritual Beasts in the Ninth-level Demon King Realm, Kong Lan, you’re the only Intermediate Divine Beast, aren’t you?"

"Yes, Master," Kong Lan replied.

Qin Yu had paid very close attention to the twenty-eight Ninth-level Demon Kings just now. Among them, a small portion were ordinary Demon Beasts, and the rest were Divine Beasts. But of these nearly twenty Divine Beasts, aside from Kong Lan being an Intermediate Divine Beast, the others were all Lower Level Divine Beasts.

It was easy to understand why Kong Lan was able to become the leader of the Ninth-level Demon Kings.

"Master, Big Brother Kong Lan is not just the only Intermediate Demon Beast among the twenty-eight Ninth-level Demon Kings but is also the one who cultivated the fastest among the over a thousand who ascended from the first layer of the Ten Thousand Beasts List to the second," the only woman among the three, Dan Meng, said with a smile, glancing at Kong Lan.

Having heard this, Qin Yu understood something new.

After Immortal Emperor Ni Yang’s death, over a thousand Spiritual Beasts from the first layer of the Ten Thousand Beasts List ascended to the second layer. Who would have thought... that among these many ascendants, there would be Ninth-level Demon King Kong Lan.

"Kong Lan, your cultivation speed is so fast!" Qin Yu exclaimed.

Humbly, Kong Lan responded, "Master, it’s just luck. The level of a Divine Beast represents its talent. As an Intermediate Divine Beast, it took me nearly a hundred thousand years to cultivate from an Eighth Level Heavenly Demon to a Ninth-level Demon King. It’s not worth boasting about."

Indeed, it had been close to a hundred thousand years since Immortal Emperor Ni Yang had passed away.

"Don’t mention it, weren’t there Spiritual Beasts that remained at the Seventh Level Sky Demon realm for a hundred thousand years within the first layer of the Ten Thousand Beasts List?" Qin Yu said with a smile.

Immediately, Kong Lan said, "Those who are complacent and think the less they cultivate, the less likely it is for the master to use them, don’t spend much time on cultivation, naturally, their progress is slow!"

"Oh."

It was the first time Qin Yu had heard such a notion.

The lower one’s power, the less likely the master would use them. Because of this, they actually refrained from cultivating.

"Kong Lan Big Brother is right, indeed quite a few Spiritual Beasts harbor such thoughts, but even more Spiritual Beasts don’t want to be trapped in the Ten Thousand Beasts List for their whole lives. They also wish to venture into the outside world, and only if their power is higher will there be more opportunities for the master to use them. Therefore, most of the Spiritual Beasts make an effort to cultivate," Dan Meng explained.

Qin Yu smiled slightly.

"Fortunately, not every Spiritual Beast strives to cultivate. If all the Spiritual Beasts of the first layer of the Ten Thousand Beasts List ascended to the second layer, then when I first opened the first layer of the Ten Thousand Beasts List, wouldn’t there be no Spiritual Beasts left for me to use?" Qin Yu said, laughing.

Kong Lan, Tu Gang, and Dan Meng all laughed.

"Kong Lan, do you few know how many Spiritual Beasts from the second layer of the Ten Thousand Beasts List have ascended to the first layer over these many years?" Qin Yu inquired.

After a moment’s contemplation, Kong Lan said, "Master, this is what I heard from other older Spiritual Beasts back then. The gap between Ninth-level Demon King and First Level Demon Emperor is a watershed. The difficulty of breaking through is very great. To ascend to the First Level Demon Emperor and then to the third layer of the Ten Thousand Beasts List is unimaginably hard. In these hundred thousand years, only one person has succeeded in ascending."

"One person?"

Qin Yu felt the challenge of that breakthrough.

"Master, there are only dozens of Ninth-level Demon Kings within the Ten Thousand Beasts List. Having one break through and ascend to the third layer is already quite impressive. Under normal circumstances, only one out of a hundred Ninth-level Demon Kings becomes a First Level Demon Emperor," Kong Lan explained.

"Kong Lan, if you were to confront a First Level Demon Emperor, do you have confidence?" Qin Yu suddenly asked.

Kong Lan shook his head, "No."

Qin Yu was taken aback.

In his view, Kong Lan was an Intermediate Divine Beast, a Ninth-level Demon King. It shouldn’t be too difficult to confront a First Level Demon Emperor.

"I can’t handle a First Level Demon Emperor, but it might be possible against a First Level Immortal Emperor," Kong Lan continued.

A First Level Immortal Emperor and a First Level Demon Emperor, wasn’t their strength more or less the same? But in just a moment, Qin Yu thought of the answer.

Kong Lan voiced the answer, "Master, eight or nine out of ten who reach the Demon Emperor realm are Divine Beasts. Since Divine Beasts have better talents, they have a greater chance of breaking through. I am not sure I can handle a Divine Beast who has become a First Level Demon Emperor."

"But against a First Level Immortal Emperor, I am half confident," Kong Lan said carefully, "If that First Level Immortal Emperor doesn’t have remarkable equipment, it’s possible that I could defeat him. However, if he’s equipped with a Top-Grade Defensive Immortal Device or a Top-Grade Immortal Sword, then I’m afraid I won’t win."

"Because... my weapon is poor," Kong Lan said helplessly.

Hearing this, Qin Yu was taken aback.

Qin Yu immediately proceeded to carefully inspect the weapons on Kong Lan, as well as the weapons of other Spiritual Beasts on the second layer of the Ten Thousand Beasts List. This inspection resulted in a considerable surprise; the only noteworthy item on Kong Lan was an Upper Grade Immortal Artifact.

As for the whole second layer of the Ten Thousand Beasts List, the best weapon was merely an Upper Grade Immortal Artifact; there wasn’t even a single Top-Grade Immortal Artifact.

"When the previous owner, Ni Yang, obtained the Ten Thousand Beasts List, he had already reached the Immortal Emperor Realm. When he captured us to serve as Spiritual Beasts, it was merely to prevent the first and second layers from being empty. He truly couldn’t be bothered with us. The ones he usually made use of were a few Divine Beasts of Demon Emperor rank in the third layer!" Dan Meng explained in detail.

Qin Yu looked at this Dan Meng.

Having been in the Ninth-level Demon King Realm for quite a long time, Dan Meng was well-informed about many matters.

"Since we, the Spiritual Beasts from the second layer of the Ten Thousand Beasts List, were not needed, of course we wouldn’t be given any good weapons. It’s just that Immortal Emperor Ni Yang was too wealthy; he casually threw quite a number of Upper and Middle Grade Immortal Artifacts throughout the second layer of the Ten Thousand Beasts List. Inside the first layer, he also tossed in some Middle and Low Grade Immortal Artifacts."

Dan Meng sighed, "Based on my estimation, the weapons of the Demon Emperors in the third layer must be the best. That Immortal Emperor Ni Yang would also go out of his way to acquire good weapons for those few Demon Emperors, as well as exceptional defensive treasures."

Qin Yu chuckled.

A joke, indeed. Why would he give good weapons to the weak rather than the strong?

He could completely understand the thoughts of Immortal Emperor Ni Yang at that time.

After all, Immortal Emperor Ni Yang was already an Immortal Emperor Level Sword Immortal; the Spiritual Beasts from the first and second layers could not offer him any help at all. Ni Yang captured those Spiritual Beasts only to make up the numbers. It was the Demon Emperors in the third layer that were his real assistants.

"The third layer, there’s indeed something to look forward to."

Qin Yu couldn’t help but fill his heart with anticipation for the third layer of the Ten Thousand Beasts List.

Because he could imagine, within the third layer of the Ten Thousand Beasts List, those formidable Divine Beasts of Demon Emperor rank would also possess extremely fine weapons. At the very least, they would be Top-Grade Immortal Artifacts, and perhaps... even Divine Artifacts.

But Qin Yu realized one thing: to unlock the third layer of the Ten Thousand Beasts List, one would need at least the strength of a First Level Immortal Emperor. He was still far from that level.

"Why rush? Everything should be done step by step. Now that I have control of more than one thousand eight hundred Demon King Spiritual Beasts, I should be considered a fairly powerful force in the Blue Bay Star Domain, right?"

Qin Yu mused to himself.

In his view, the strength of his current forces should be comparable to that of the ’Yujian Sect’ that controlled the Silver String Star System.

After all, the Sect Master of the Yujian Sect was only a First Level Profound Immortal—although that person was a Sword Immortal.

"Kong Lan, since you possess the greatest strength in the second layer of the Ten Thousand Beasts List, I now bestow upon you a set of Top-Grade Defensive Immortal Artifacts, as well as a Top-Grade Battle Saber Immortal Artifact," Qin Yu said with a wave of his sleeve, taking out a set of Top-Grade Immortal Artifacts from Yanxuan’s Ring. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

One for defense and one for offense, both of Top-Grade Immortal Artifact level.

Kong Lan’s whole body trembled, but he promptly came to his senses and knelt down to express his gratitude, "Thank you, Master."

"Dan Meng, Tu Gang, your strength is second only to Kong Lan’s. I will temporarily bestow upon you each a Top-Grade Immortal Artifact for offense. Should you distinguish yourselves with significant achievements in the future, there will be further rewards," Qin Yu said with a light smile.

Both Dan Meng and Tu Gang were overjoyed.

Getting Top-Grade Immortal Artifacts the first time they met their new master seemed to indicate that this master was much better than the previous one.

Immediately, Dan Meng and Tu Gang each chose a Top-Grade Immortal Artifact suited for their own use.

"You three are, after all, Divine Beasts. Now that you have weapons, do you feel confident in dealing with an ordinary First Level Profound Immortal?" Qin Yu asked with a smile.

"A First Level Profound Immortal? I am fully confident," Kong Lan confidently stated.

A top-grade defensive Immortal Artifact, a top-grade offensive Immortal Artifact; with both attached, Kong Lan’s strength has at least doubled. Dealing with a First Level Profound Immortal is not a difficult task,

"The same goes for us," Dan Meng and Tu Gang also said.

"Then... what about a First Level Profound Immortal Sword Immortal?" Qin Yu continued to inquire.

Ordinary First Level Profound Immortals and First Level Profound Immortal Sword Immortals, those are two different concepts.

Sword Immortals, they are known to have the highest attack power among Immortals.

The expressions on the faces of Kong Lan, Dan Meng, and Tu Gang stiffened, and they were speechless. Facing a First Level Profound Immortal Sword Immortal, they still had no confidence.

Qin Yu slightly smiled.

By now, he almost knew the strength of his Ninth-level Demon Kings.

"Kong Lan, you three first refine the top-grade Immortal Artifacts I have bestowed upon you within the Qingyu Immortal Mansion. Once you have successfully refined them, I will take you out," Qin Yu said with a smile.

Take them out?

Kong Lan and the others’ eyes suddenly lit up, as they had been unable to leave the Ten Thousand Beasts List for a long time.

"You three go to the adjacent palace to cultivate," Qin Yu instructed.

"Yes, Master."

Kong Lan and the others immediately left the palace where Qin Yu was.

...

Standing next to the spring, Qin Yu stared at the water without moving. It seemed like Qin Yu was admiring the spring water, but in reality, his mind was far from the water and on his brothers and his love.

"Reaching the Late Stage of the Dark Star, opening the Second Layer of the Ten Thousand Beasts List, I have some self-protection power in this dangerous Immortal-Demon-Beast World. The journey... can almost begin."

Qin Yu had the notion of leaving Fengyue Star in his heart.

Three days later.

Kong Lan and the others had completely refined the top-grade Immortal Artifacts given to them by Qin Yu, and were already able to fully wield the weapons’ power. Only then did Qin Yu decide to leave the Qingyu Immortal Mansion.

×

After killing the Five Golden Immortals, Qin Yu simply entered the Qingyu Immortal Mansion, directly refining the Nascent Souls to improve his cultivation and opened the Second Layer of the Ten Thousand Beasts List. The three major families of Fengyue Star, however, became quite chaotic.

The Five Golden Immortals, one Second Generation Disciple Yu Dian from the Yujian Sect and four Third Generation Disciples.

Moreover, this Second Generation Disciple Yu Dian was not an ordinary person; he was favored by Emperor Yu. His influence in the Yujian Sect was second only to that of the Sect Master Yu Qingzi.

Similarly, the news of the death of Yu Dian and the others also caused a disturbance in the Yujian Sect, far away on Red Leaf Star.

(End of Chapter One, another Chapter will come today, with 28 Ninth-level Demon Kings, over a hundred Eighth-level Demon Kings, and a large group of Seventh-level Demon Kings... Is that more or less than what everyone guessed?)

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