Chapter 2844 - 2820: The Northern Yuan Divine Emperor’s Guidance

Chapter 2844: Chapter 2820: The Northern Yuan Divine Emperor’s Guidance

Chapter 2820: Hint from the Northern Yuan Divine Emperor.

He had no other choice; the Despair Plains were perilous, particularly the entrance to the Netherworld. Last time, bringing Tao Tao and Ma Biaohu was a near-death experience. Although his strength had increased significantly, Tangyuan, Purple Feather Abyssal Phoenix, and Si Hong were still not strong enough. Bringing just Xiao Jiu was sufficient.

Without questioning Lin Feng’s specific destination, the two beasts and Si Hong heard the arrangement. Si Hong, having overheard parts of the conversation between Gu Tianhai and Lin Feng, suspected that a catastrophe was looming over the Myriad Heavens Divine Realm. In such an urgent situation, she didn’t want to burden Lin Feng further. Thus, she nodded in agreement, and Tangyuan along with Purple Feather Abyssal Phoenix obeyed Lin Feng’s instructions.

After placing the two beasts and Si Hong into the Cave Heaven Mansion, Lin Feng mounted Xiao Jiu and soared into the air, heading directly towards the Despair Plains.

After a full month of flight, he finally arrived above the Despair Plains. This time, from Biluo Pool to the Golden Armored Warriors, he passed through each challenge effortlessly. With his current strength, such obstacles were nothing. Soon he was standing before the golden skeleton.

"Little rascal, you’re here again!" The golden skeleton’s voice resonated from afar. This time, sensing Lin Feng’s aura, faint but undeniably strong, he realized he hadn’t misjudged the young man before him; he truly wasn’t a mere mortal.

"Senior," Lin Feng respectfully addressed. He had previously conversed with the Northern Yuan Divine Emperor, gaining insightful knowledge, and now didn’t know whom else to ask. Having visited many Divine Emperors’ legacy mansions, their divine souls vanished after the inheritance. The only one he could think of was the Northern Yuan Divine Emperor, hoping for some guidance. He continued, "I wish to seek guidance on some matters."

"Little rascal, didn’t I already tell you? The Netherworld is no place you should be visiting. It’s the realm of the dead; you shouldn’t come here." The Northern Yuan Divine Emperor spoke softly. He had previously advised Lin Feng, perplexed by the boy’s intentions this time.

"I’m not here to inquire about the Netherworld. I wish to ask about the Demon Clan. Do you know anything?" Lin Feng replied honestly.

"The Demon Clan?" The Northern Yuan Divine Emperor was initially surprised by Lin Feng’s inquiry about the Demon Clan, then solemnly asked, "What do you wish to know?"

He hadn’t reminisced about the Demon Clan in ages, memories too painful to revisit. Even now, thinking of it sent chills down his spine. What puzzled him was why this young man would bring up events from countless years ago.

"Everything," Lin Feng said firmly, not as a request but as an insistence demanding an answer. He believed the Northern Yuan Divine Emperor must know about the Demon Clan. He vaguely recalled the emperor mentioning that an injury from the Demon Clan war was why he came here to guard the Netherworld entrance.

Faced with Lin Feng’s determined tone, the Northern Yuan Divine Emperor couldn’t refuse. After pondering for a moment, he began his recollection: "I was one of those involved in that great war. In the entire Myriad Heavens Divine Realm, only a few Divine Emperors survived. I was among the less fortunate—not dead but not alive either—rescued by the Netherworld people and transformed into this undead form. This is my fate, and I can only be here... sigh..."

The Northern Yuan Divine Emperor sighed deeply, regretting that it would have been better to die in battle than be confined here. But at least he could prevent Myriad Heavens Divine Realm’s people from mistakenly entering the Netherworld. The Netherworld is a sanctuary for souls; those entering wouldn’t dream of returning alive—it’s sheer purgatory.

Lin Feng, feeling the Northern Yuan Divine Emperor’s helplessness, couldn’t console him. Continuing his inquiry, he asked, "What exactly is the Demon Clan like?"

He had only heard of them; only once did he sense the presence of the Blood Fiend Demon Venerable up close, but it vanished immediately. He never understood the Demon Clan’s hierarchy. People said they were powerful, but exactly how powerful was beyond his measurement.

"Simply put, the Demon Clan is divided into four great families, all led by a one-star Demon General. Each family’s core primarily comprises two-star Demon Generals, and so on. Only those at the Demon General level can enter the family. The Demon Clan has three levels: Demon General, Demon Warrior, and Demon Soldier, progressing from one-star to five-star. This hierarchy is akin to the division of Divine Emperor, Divine Venerable, and Divine King in the Myriad Heavens Divine Realm," explained the Northern Yuan Divine Emperor in detail to Lin Feng.

Even with this explanation, Lin Feng had trouble comprehending, so he further inquired, "If their one-star Demon General equals a Divine Emperor, why did we still lose?"

"Wrong, a two-star Demon General equals surpassing the pinnacle of a Divine Emperor in the Myriad Heavens Divine Realm. Meaning it takes five to six Divine Emperors to rival a two-star Demon General, let alone a one-star," the Northern Yuan Divine Emperor continued.

"What!" Hearing this, Lin Feng finally understood. No wonder the Demon Clan, with only tens of thousands, eliminated almost all the Divine Emperors of the Myriad Heavens Divine Realm. It was truly terrifying. Now, he worried about how to counter this Demon Clan in the future, growing increasingly scared.

The Northern Yuan Divine Emperor continued without pause: "Back then, all the one-star Demon Generals of the Demon Clan’s four families appeared. Still, just two of them annihilated dozens of Divine Emperors and supreme beings, including the Demon Emperor and alien race elite. So you cannot imagine how dreadful that scene was."

Recalling those days, everything felt vivid—a memory unlikely ever to fade. He then realized he hadn’t asked Lin Feng’s purpose and queried, "Why are you investigating the Demon Clan?"

Lin Feng didn’t answer directly but continued questioning, "Is it true we can’t feel the Demon Clan generals’ auras? How can we recognize their strength level?"

"They bear a black star mark symbolizing their rank on their right arm—the darker the mark, the higher the level. Seeing it, you’ll understand. But I hope you never have to," the Northern Yuan Divine Emperor replied with a wry smile.

"Senior, the Demon Clan is coming again," Lin Feng said calmly to the golden skeleton. He knew anxiety wouldn’t help. From the Northern Yuan Divine Emperor’s explanations, he realized the situation was far worse than he’d imagined. Despite the numerous Divine Emperors’ defeat by the Demon Realm’s Demon Generals, he was alone now, without a clue on how to counter the entire Demon Realm. He felt like the Wuxiang Diviner’s words placed all responsibility on him, but he needed the capability first.

What?

Hearing Lin Feng’s words, the Northern Yuan Divine Emperor remained silent for a long time. He never expected to hear such news from Lin Feng. After some time, he asked, "Are you certain?"

"Yes, how should the Myriad Heavens Divine Realm respond?" Lin Feng asked anxiously. The Demon Clan had already invaded the Myriad Heavens Divine Realm. If not promptly stopped, soon all the realm’s populace would suffer terribly. He resolved that such calamities couldn’t occur.

"Alas, I’m merely a trapped solitary soul—what advice could I offer?" the Northern Yuan Divine Emperor sighed helplessly. Disbelieving that the Demon Clan would strike the Myriad Heavens Divine Realm again, having already triumphed last time, yet inexplicably retreating to the Demon Domain for countless years. Now, he wondered the reason behind their return. But now, saying anything was futile. He could do nothing, only worry for the realm’s inhabitants.

Lin Feng shook his head, already grateful for the Northern Yuan Divine Emperor’s information on the Demon Clan—it provided substantial insight. As for handling the situation, he resolved to find his own way. Bowing deeply to the Northern Yuan Divine Emperor, he said, "Thank you, Senior, for your guidance. I’ll take my leave."

"Wait, I sense a strong aura of a demon beast. Is it from the Dragon Clan beside you?" the Northern Yuan Divine Emperor asked.

"It’s my demon pet," Lin Feng explained, puzzled by the Northern Yuan Divine Emperor’s abrupt question, arousing his curiosity.

"Dragon Clan... Dragon Clan... Perhaps the Dragon Clan will assist you greatly," the Northern Yuan Divine Emperor spoke with mystery. He hadn’t expected Lin Feng to be strong enough to have a Dragon Clan member as a demon pet, affirming he hadn’t misjudged this time either. He then said to Lin Feng, "Off with you, little rascal."

Lin Feng, feeling at a loss, wondered if the Northern Yuan Divine Emperor’s words held hidden meanings. Yet, he asked no further, bowed once more, and turned to leave.

...

Outside the Holy Wind Sect, smoke filled the air, rivers of blood flowed, and corpses piled high!

The Demon Clan hadn’t abandoned their assault on Earth. Once more, they breached the space passage, invading Earth. Fortunately, only Demon Soldiers were sent, yet their power was enough to make the Holy Wind Sect struggle desperately. Fang Yan sat on the ground, gazing at the strewn corpses, despair evident in his eyes.

This battle exhausted all of the Holy Wind Sect’s resources. Previously, the remaining strongkeepers from the Eternal Joy Immortal Realm’s Heavenly Immortal Realm were nearly annihilated, lucky to have eradicated this wave of Demon Clan soldiers. If another attack came, Fang Yan knew not what to do. They had no strength left for another fight, and if this continued, the Holy Wind Sect would fall.

Reflecting that the white-clad elder had ascended a year ago, during which the Demon Clan hadn’t attacked, this sudden appearance seemed ominous, hinting at their intent to conquer all of Earth. Fang Yan, having run out of options, thought the elder’s ascension offered hope, at least to find Lin Feng. Yet since the elder’s departure, no word had come, and at this rate, Earth would be devoured by the Demon Clan.