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Chapter 157: Audience with the Ancestor
In the land of the Western Region, within the Imperial Palace of the Demon Dynasty.
After two days of medical treatment, the Demon Emperor, Zhao Baizhou, had finally regained consciousness. Although he still bore injuries, they no longer hindered his movement.
"Are you saying that the inexplicable attack vanished at the last moment?"
Having listened to the account of his fainting incident from his uncle, Zhao Yizhen, Emperor Zhao Baizhou furrowed his brow and inquired.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Zhao Yizhen respectfully replied with a bow.
"Well then, you may leave for now. I wish to be alone for a while."
Zhao Baizhou weakly raised his hand and gestured for Zhao Yizhen to withdraw. He lay back on his bed, gazing at the ceiling lost in thought, contemplating the events of that day.
"The remnant of the former dynasty is trouble. But her master behind the scenes... is even more troublesome. Cough Cough!"
As he thought about the terrifying presence he had encountered that day, his injury was inadvertently aggravated, causing him to cough. Upon reflection, the only one who could have intervened to save him on that day was most likely the Ancestor of the Demon Clan in their ancestral land.
As a surge of demonic energy enveloped him, Zhao Baizhou's figure disappeared within the palace. When he reappeared, he had arrived at the Imperial Mausoleum, where generations of Demon Emperors were laid to rest.
Even the previous dynasty, which he had overthrown, was interred within the Imperial Ancestral Grounds.
"Your Majesty!"
Upon seeing Zhao Baizhou suddenly appear, the guardian of the mausoleum hurriedly knelt on one knee to show respect.
"Rise."
Zhao Baizhou waved his hand casually and then walked with a straight posture into the depths of the mausoleum. Passing the tombs of the successive Demon Emperors, he proceeded directly to the innermost chamber of the Imperial Mausoleum. Finally, he halted before a rudimentary burial chamber, containing three seemingly plain stone coffins.
"Zhao Baizhou, the current Demon Emperor, seeks an audience with the Ancestor."
Standing before the three coffins, Zhao Baizhou respectfully bowed, his voice heavy. However, after waiting for what felt like an eternity, there was no response whatsoever.
"Zhao Baizhou, the current Demon Emperor, seeks an audience with the Ancestor."`
Zhao Baizhou spoke once more, calling out.
"Ah No need for formalities."
An ancient voice echoed, and the leftmost coffin among the three slowly opened on its own. An elderly demon clan ancestor sat up from within.
"May I ask, venerable ancestor, which ancestor was it that saved me a few days ago? Today, I, Baizhou, have come to express my gratitude!"
Upon seeing the figure, Zhao Baizhou turned and bowed once again, while simultaneously asking his question.
"We three old folks didn't intervene." Hearing his words, the old man shook his head slowly.
"Hmm? Then who was it?"
Zhao Baizhou was taken aback. In his view, the terrifying existence he had faced that day should have been a living immortal on par with the three ancestors of the demon clan. However, the three living immortals of the demon clan had limited life spans and usually secluded themselves to slow the consumption of their vitality. They only intervened when the demon clan faced a crisis.
The reason the Central Region couldn't annihilate the demon clan was due to the existence of these three living immortals.
And he, Zhao Baizhou, was the most hopeful person in the entire demon clan to achieve the realm of immortals and ascend to the upper realm. Even if he fails to cross the tribulation, he can still become a living immortal in the lower realm!
"I don't know, but you don't want to provoke the existence that appeared in the Western Regions that day. The three of us are not his opponents. He could be, those guys"
The old man shook his head again, and after finishing speaking, he ignored Zhao Baizhou, lay back in the coffin, and sealed himself up.
Only Zhao Baizhou was left in a daze.
"Even the three ancestors are not that person's opponent? Difficult...difficult."
Zhao Baizhou frowned slightly, showing a wry smile.
As for deliberately provoking Chen Daoxuan, that wasn't something Zhao Baizhou needed to worry about. He had never intended to actively provoke a terrifying living immortal. But how could that disciple of his let him off?
"Forget it, luckily, that woman has only reached the Unity Realm. Give me five thousand years, no, three thousand years, and I'll achieve Immortal Realm!"
Zhao Baizhou was confident in himself. With his talent, at most three thousand years were needed to transcend Heavenly Tribulation. He was even eighty percent certain that he could successfully ascend to the higher realm through the tribulation, becoming a true immortal!
Once he came to these realizations, he bowed respectfully to the three coffins before turning and leaving with his hands behind his back.
Eastern Region, Holy Mountain.
"Shenruo, you should take the flying vessel for this trip. After all, carrying so many heavenly treasures and earth treasures, it could be troublesome if someone has malicious intentions."
The elders had already emptied the treasury of the Eastern Region of the forces that Chen Daoxuan had dealt with. They had filled dozens of spatial rings with heavenly and earthly treasures, each one much larger than regular storage bags.
Originally, the elders had intended to personally deliver these treasures to Senior Chen on the Illusory Void Mountain. However, Li Shenruo insisted on going herself.
"Elders, rest assured. There are no powerful factions between the Eastern and Northern Regions. Our Holy Mountain is the mightiest force. Moreover, using the Holy Mountain's flying vessel guarantees Shenruo's safety."
Li Shenruo placed dozens of spatial rings onto the flying vessel, and with a light leap, she stepped onto the vessel, her bronze bells jingling as she moved.
"That's true. Go and return quickly."
The Great Elder nodded slightly, feeling that Shenruo's words were reasonable. Aside from delivering heavenly and earthly treasures to Senior Chen, who would dare to snatch treasures from Senior Chen? Anyone who dared would lose their life without even enjoying the loot.
"No rush, I've asked the Second Elder to prepare a braised goose for Yourong."
Li Shenruo didn't hurry to leave. She looked toward the rising smoke from the cooking fire. In no time, the Second Elder approached, carrying a plate of braised goose. With a simple formation, he ensured it wouldn't spoil or cool down. He handed the dish to Li Shenruo.
"Elders, farewell."
Li Shenruo bowed slightly to the elders and then turned to enter the cabin of the flying vessel. She activated the vessel and set coordinates for the foot of the Illusory Void Mountain.
Watching Li Shenruo depart, the Grand Elder and Second Elder returned to their respective lodgings to rest.
"Yourong should be quite pleased to taste the braised goose personally prepared by the Second Elder."
On the flying boat, a pile of spatial rings was crammed into the corner, while on the table in the cabin sat an exquisitely braised goose.
"It won't be long before I head to the Central Region. However, if this journey goes smoothly, there might be even better options. Senior Chen is truly an immortal"
On the flying boat, Li Shenruo's thoughts wandered slightly. The Eastern Region had received news the previous day as well.
It was said that an Immortal had descended upon the demonic capital of the Western Region. That Immortal annihilated the Jiang family, suppressed the current Demon Emperor at the Tribulation Crossing Realm with mere pressure, and left him heavily injured.
All the powerful beings present in the Western Region were forced to bow down and couldn't move an inch.