Chapter 864 - 456: The Descent of the Demon God

Chapter 864: Chapter 456: The Descent of the Demon God

Deep within the Spirit Void Blessed Island, the giant lizard’s eyes suddenly opened, emitting two crimson beams of spirit light. Its body began to tremble violently, as if trying to break free from some kind of restraint. A powerful presence emanated from it, causing the surrounding air to solidify.

Feeling this mighty presence, Li Mu halted his spell-casting, his brow furrowed as he gazed towards the depths of the Spirit Void Blessed Land, sensing Xiaowa’s presence.

The next moment, Li Mu sensed Xiaowa’s current joyful emotions through the Spirit Taming Contract Seal. Immediately after, he discovered that the Spirit Taming Contract Seal he had planted on Xiaowa’s divine soul had disintegrated, wiped away by a powerful force.

Li Mu took a deep breath and immediately understood that Xiaowa had successfully completed the trial of inheritance and was now likely receiving the inheritance.

Truly deserving of a Daoist Monarch inheritance; just the process of passing on the techniques had already erased his Spirit Taming Contract Seal. Li Mu wondered what kind of inheritance Xiaowa was receiving.

Li Mu’s feelings were complex and hard to define. He felt relieved for Xiaowa’s success but a tinge of reluctance due to losing the bond with Xiaowa’s divine soul. However, he understood that this was Xiaowa’s necessary path to ascend to a higher realm, and he could only silently offer his blessings.

Moreover, Xiaowa was raised by him from a young age with much care, and even without the bond of the Spirit Taming Contract Seal, their friendship would not diminish in the slightest.

Xue’Er also sensed that powerful presence, approached Li Mu, and asked nervously, "Brother Li, that was Xiaowa’s presence, right? Is it okay?"

"It’s fine, Xiaowa probably completed the trial of inheritance. We just need to wait for it," Li Mu patted Xue’Er’s hand, smilingly offering reassurance.

Not long after, ripples emitted once more from the depths of the Spirit Void Blessed Land, a more powerful aura gradually spreading out. This aura was completely different from the previous pressure; it brimmed with vitality and energy, like a rejuvenating springtime for all things.

Li Mu and Xue’Er exchanged a glance, both seeing the surprise in each other’s eyes, knowing this was the sign of Xiaowa successfully accepting the inheritance.

Soon after, a brilliant light rose from the depths of the Spirit Void Blessed Land, shooting straight into the sky.

Amidst the light, Xiaowa’s figure gradually appeared, no longer in its previous form, its entire body now obsidian jade in color. It had grown larger, its scales shimmering with a deep, mysterious luster. Its eyes sparkled like stars, exuding endless majesty and power.

Riding on a cloud of crimson sand below it, Xiaowa’s eyes shone with excitement when it saw Li Mu, eagerly landing in front of them.

Quickly transforming into a human form, with astonishing change presented before Li Mu and Xue’Er, its burly figure, limbs muscular and robust, exuded a powerful sense of strength. Wearing battle armor forged from brown essence rocks, Xiaowa exuded an exceptionally strong and heavy aura, like a towering mountain standing firm, emanating an awe-inspiring dignity.

"Master, I’ve acquired the Daoist Monarch’s inheritance!" Xiaowa reported to Li Mu, its face full of joy, eyes sparkling with excitement.

"Hmm, what kind of inheritance?" Xue’Er looked at Xiaowa, curiously asking.

Xiaowa opened its mouth but couldn’t say anything, awkwardly scratching its head, embarrassedly saying, "Well, you see, the technique isn’t easily shared by word of mouth, I, I can’t express it."

Li Mu smiled slightly. With the innate divine power of Recognize Ten Thousand Spirits, he could see Xiaowa’s current status clearly. The inheritance Xiaowa received was extraordinary, not something easily described with words. So he quickly signaled, "This technique cannot be conveyed by words. There’s no need to tell us. You should focus on cultivating it well yourself."

After a pause, Li Mu’s expression turned serious, solemnly looking at Xiaowa, advising, "This Daoist Monarch inheritance has benefited you greatly. I clearly feel that your cultivation and talent have vastly improved. Now, you are nearing the time to cross the True Spirit Thunder Tribulation. You need to make full preparations."

Xiaowa nodded, its eyes flashing with determination, understanding the meaning behind Li Mu’s words.

"In the future, you should cultivate well here and guard this seal. Also, a piece of Spirit Field has been cultivated here, which I’ll leave to you to protect. They are planted in the Nine Void Spirit Soil, so you don’t need to take care of them." Li Mu looked at Xiaowa, continuing to advise.

"Understood! I will guard them well!" Xiaowa nodded solemnly in assurance. Having been with Li Mu for many years, no one understood better than them the importance of those spirit plants to Li Mu, so it must protect them.

Before long, Li Mu, along with Xue’Er and the Chi Lian Fire Phoenix, bid farewell to Xiaowa and left the Spirit Void Blessed Island.

The emergence of Bu Mie Demon Lord led to the downfall of many High-Tier cultivators in the Eastern Illusion Sea Region, creating massive panic. Consequently, fewer cultivators ascended the island. However, the island was riddled with powerful array restrictions everywhere. Without an Array Master to break through and lead the way, they were destined to gain nothing.

After leaving Spirit Void Blessed Island, Li Mu and his party chose a relatively hidden route, discreetly departing the Eastern Illusion Sea Region, navigating the Earth Element Spirit Ship back to the Central State Spirit Realm.

In the deepest parts of the South Wilderness Spirit Realm, the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain Range stood as a giant natural barrier, guarding those forgotten ancient secrets. Deep within the range, lava churned, volcanic clusters scattered, a place where Fire Spiritual Essence gathered, stood a majestic Demon Palace, exuding a sinister and eerie atmosphere.

Suddenly, the grand hall of the Demon Palace erupted with a terrifying aura, as if a fissure of the abyss had silently opened, and a powerful and unknown dark power descended with it. This power was so strong that it changed the color of heaven and earth, causing the sky full of stars to tremble under its pressure.