Chapter 869 - 458: The Arrival of the Three Demon Lords (Part 2)

Chapter 869: Chapter 458: The Arrival of the Three Demon Lords (Part 2)

"Elder Li, I’m entrusting this task to you." Qiu Yuanhong showed satisfaction on his face and smiled as he indicated, "Please wait a moment, I’ll head to the warehouse to prepare the Spiritual Objects needed for the Array Formation, as well as the essential Spiritual Resources for your journey."

Li Mu respectfully nodded, watching Qiu Yuanhong leave.

Not long after, Qiu Yuanhong returned and handed two rings to Li Mu, solemnly exhorting, "Elder Li, although Elder Yun, Elder Xiao, and the others will be there to protect you, the Southern Wilderness, after all, is full of dangers. You must be extra careful."

Li Mu took the Storage Ring, gratefully saying, "Thank you, Elder Qiu, I will certainly act cautiously and not fail your trust."

Just as Li Mu was preparing to set off for the South Wilderness Spirit Realm, in the Central State Spirit Realm, an astonishing change abruptly occurred in a tranquil and remote Linggu. Three figures discreetly arrived, none other than the three Integration Demon Cultivators from the South Wilderness Spirit Realm: Shadow Demon Lord, Blood Refining Demon Lord, Soul-devouring Demon Lord.

Their arrival shattered the tranquility of the Linggu, and a powerful Demon Qi instantly spread, enveloping the entire valley. Upon reaching the Central State, they sent out a mysterious Signal, summoning the subordinates left behind in the Central State Spirit Realm following the demise of Bu Mie Demon Lord.

Before long, Demon Cultivators converged from all directions. They responded to the summons, kneeling at the feet of the three Demon Lords.

Shadow Demon Lord, clad in a black robe, his face concealed in the shadows of his cloaked hood, eyes flickering with dark light. He raised his hand slightly, and an invisible force enveloped all the Demon Cultivators, rendering them unable to move even an inch.

Blood Refining Demon Lord wore a set of blood-red battle armor, exuding a dense bloody scent as he coldly surveyed the Demon Cultivators below. His eyes crimson, filled with a bloodthirsty glare.

Soul-devouring Demon Lord, with a complexion as pale as paper, silver-haired, his deep empty eyes conveying an elder’s aura, stood between the two Demon Lords, his fingers forming symbols as if casting some Technique.

The Demon Cultivators kneeling trembled uncontrollably, seemingly enduring immense pain.

"Second brother, I’ve imprinted the Soul Seal, let them go!" Soul-devouring Demon Lord’s hands abruptly ceased their movements, his eerie vacant eyes turning to Shadow Demon Lord to signal.

Shadow Demon Lord gently waved his arm, and the invisible force enveloping the Demon Cultivators instantly dissipated.

"Greetings, Great Demon Lord!"

With a sense of relief, the Demon Cultivators lowered their heads and respectfully paid their respects in unison.

"Tian Jue has fallen, from now on, you are all mine! I reward and punish distinctly; follow me and you will receive your due rewards, but failure or betrayal will result in a fate worse than Tian Jue’s!" Soul-devouring Demon Lord’s gaze swept through the faces of the Demon Cultivators, sternly.

"Yes!"

The Demon Cultivators trembled at his words, a flash of terror in their eyes, though more were filled with awe and obedience, their fates now closely tied to this Demon Lord.

"Who among you was responsible for gathering news about ’Sword Immortal Li’?" Soul-devouring Demon Lord scanned the Demon Cultivators, questioning.

At the words, a Female Cultivator in a red palace skirt swiftly responded, "Reporting to Great Demon Lord, I was responsible for gathering news about ’Sword Immortal Li’. Earlier, I infiltrated the Seven Profound Sect and learned of his journey to explore the Spirit Void Blessed Island of the Eastern Illusion Sea Region."

"Hmm, what’s your name?"

Soul-devouring Demon Lord nodded slightly, his eyes like torches as he intently questioned the female Demon Cultivator.

"Reporting to Great Demon Lord, I am Charm Owl." The female Demon Cultivator respectfully replied.

"Charm Owl, you’ve done well." Soul-devouring Demon Lord nodded in satisfaction, a light of admiration flashing in his eyes, then gestured for her to stand and speak, "Stand and report all the intelligence about ’Sword Immortal Li’ in detail."

With Soul-devouring Demon Lord’s directive, Shadow Demon Lord and Blood Refining Demon Lord focused their gaze on Charm Owl, with serious expressions. They highly valued the intelligence on ’Sword Immortal Li’.

Bu Mie Demon Lord, Master of Blood Demons had successively fallen at this person’s hands, a scenario that shook them deeply, further stirring the Demon Abyssal Forces.

Two Integration Realm experts had fallen to just one Mid-Stage Divinity Transformation Cultivator, "Sword Immortal Li" — such news was utterly unbelievable, yet it happened nonetheless.

Understanding the combat power of Bu Mie Demon Lord and Master of Blood Demons, the three Demon Lords were extremely curious about the extraordinary capabilities this ’Sword Immortal Li’ possessed that allowed him to transcend levels and accomplish this inconceivable feat.

The three Demon Lords realized the exceptional nature of the task, knowing that failing to perfectly complete it would result in a punishment from the Great Demon God beyond their endurance.

"Yes!" Charm Owl promptly complied, rising and respectfully saluting the three Demon Lords, then taking a deep breath, she pondered briefly before reporting in detail: "This ’Sword Immortal Li’, originally named Li Mu, was once an Elder of Qing Xuan Sect in South Wilderness Spirit Realm. He rose with astonishing speed, reaching Nascent Soul in a hundred years, and advanced to the Divinity Transformation within two hundred years. Currently, his cultivation has reached Mid-Stage Divinity Transformation. Now, he holds the dual positions of Sword Sect Supreme Elder of Profound Celestial Sword Sect and Sect Master of Seven Profound Sect, his stature esteemed."

"He excels in Sword Skill, Body Refinement, Beast Taming, Sword Array, ..., and other Secret Techniques. He has defeated Ji Lianxu - Venerable Kumu and several Ancestor Void Refining Demon of our sect with his Divinity Transformation Cultivation. Not only unparalleled in combat, his cultivation talents are also formidable, enjoying fame in Array Dao and Artifact Refining Dao."

"He is the Artifact Refining Honored Guest Elder of Profound Celestial Sword Sect, successfully refined dozens of Tier Seven Dao Artifacts, and is also proficient in Array Dao, having established numerous Super Long-range Teleportation Array for various distant stations of Profound Celestial Sword Sect, ..."

"Highly regarded by the upper echelon of Profound Celestial Sword Sect, his connections are extensive, ..., furthermore, he commands several Transformed Beasts, including: a Tier Seven True Dragon, a Tier Seven Transformation Spirit Ginseng, Tier Six Fire Phoenix, Tier Six Golden Ape, and Tier Six Giant Lizard, employing Beast Taming Skill to set traps and ensnare enemies, his methods are manifold, ... ."

"Although Li Mu is a Mid-stage Cultivator, his combat power far exceeds others of the same tier; he has already honed seven Divinity Transformation Avatars and refined numerous Dao Artifacts for protection, ... . Additionally, his cautious nature often leads him to use a Puppet Body when facing others, while his true body remains hidden, making it challenging to track his whereabouts."

Charm Owl reported the knowledge of ’Sword Immortal Li’ thoroughly to the three Demon Lords.

The three Demon Lords listened intently, never imagining a Divinity Transformation Cultivator to be so powerful and enigmatic. They exchanged glances, their faces showing unprecedented solemnity, and the fall of Bu Mie Demon Lord and Master of Blood Demons became less surprising.

"Tian Jue was right; this child will be a formidable threat if not eliminated!" Blood Refining Demon Lord expressed a heavy concern and spoke fiercely.

"Indeed, the potential of this child is astounding. If we don’t eliminate him before he fully matures, it might be too late once he advances to a higher level." Shadow Demon Lord agreed, nodding gravely.

"You’ve done well; now, do you know where ’Sword Immortal Li’ is located?" Soul-devouring Demon Lord praised Charm Owl and inquired concernedly.

"Having followed the Demon Lord to Eastern Illusion Sea Region to hunt this child led to departure from Seven Profound Sect, ... ." Charm Owl hesitated, speculating, "Now, with the Eastern Illusion Sea Region - Spirit Void Blessed Island concluded, I think he should have returned!"

Upon hearing this, Soul-devouring Demon Lord furrowed his brows, displeased by the uncertain news.

"Your earlier success infiltrating Seven Profound Sect and obtaining significant intelligence showcased your abilities and wisdom. Re-infiltrate Seven Profound Sect to gather precise whereabouts of ’Sword Immortal Li’." Soul-devouring Demon Lord commanded Charm Owl.

"This! Previously Tian Jue Demon Lord killed the Vice Sect Master of Seven-Element Sect, Tianyan, acquiring ’Sword Immortal Li’s’ exact whereabouts through Soul Searching Technique. Now, re-infiltrating Seven Profound Sect may expose the identity, alerting the target, thwarting the plans of the three Demon Lords." Charm Owl explained tactfully, with difficulty.

"Whether by you or assigning others to infiltrate Seven Profound Sect, the responsibility is yours; acquire the intelligence on ’Sword Immortal Li’s’ true form." Soul-devouring Demon Lord asserted, commanding firmly.

"Understood, I will exert every effort to accomplish this, fulfilling the expectations of the three Demon Lords." Confronted by the harsh expression seeming to devour, Charm Owl dared not refuse, promptly complying.

Soul-devouring Demon Lord nodded, signaling for Charm Owl to withdraw.

Charm Owl bowed respectfully before retreating with the kneeling Demon Cultivators.