Chapter 560: Simpler Than Imagined

The two set off again, heading in another direction within the Demon Realm.

Chen Dong asked, “Isn’t Xuehou supposed to be seriously injured? He didn’t look like he was in high spirits just now, either. For him to agree to an alliance just like that… could it be a trap?”

Yun Mengshang shook her head. “Xuehou has conquered countless Human Race sects. He has every kind of Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure imaginable. What kind of injury couldn’t he heal? It’s only natural that he’d agree to the alliance. There’s resistance within the Demon Realm to just fighting the Human Race, but if we’re fighting the Demon Race, our entire Demon Race can unite. He wants the Demon Alliance he founded to lead all demons, and this is his chance!”

Chen Dong understood immediately and nodded.

“So where are we going now?”

Yun Mengshang uttered two simple words: “The Jiao Race.”

She then shot Chen Dong a glance; it seemed this human didn’t know much about the powers within the Demon Realm.

So she casually explained, “The Jiao Race’s contempt for the Human Race is the most severe. If we don’t get them on board beforehand, they will absolutely stand up and vehemently oppose any alliance with humans.”

Chen Dong thought of the Jiao Race members he had met before. Ao Tian, Ao Jun, and Kui Ran all seemed to be the same—not only were they bellicose, but they also thoroughly despised the Human Race.

“It’ll be difficult to win them over, won’t it?”

Yun Mengshang shook her head without a word.

The two arrived at the swamp of the Jiao Race. Ao Tian’s residence was a massive estate at the swamp’s edge. Yun Mengshang didn’t even need to state her identity; her powerful aura alone was enough for the Jiao Race to give her a deeply respectful welcome.

The Jiao Race revered the strong. Their impure bloodline prevented them from breaking through to the Divinity Transformation Stage. Although they had numerous Demon Cultivators at the Nascent Soul and Golden Core Stages, a race with no Divinity Transformation experts of its own would naturally treat one who appeared at their doorstep with the highest courtesy.

Only after they were treated to a banquet of fine tea, wine, and delicacies did Ao Tian ask, “Fox Demon King, for what purpose have you come?”

Yun Mengshang replied calmly, “I’ve come to invite the Jiao Race to ally with the Human Race and jointly attack the Demon Race.”

Ao Tian’s expression changed the moment he heard this. But the two before him—one at the Divinity Transformation Stage, the other a Nascent Soul possessing Dao Essence—were not to be trifled with.

Thus, Ao Tian could only try to deflect. “I must discuss this matter with my clan. However, the chances of us agreeing are slim.”

Though he phrased it that way, his refusal was already clear.

Yun Mengshang continued, “Demon King Ao Tian, don’t be so quick to refuse. If you agree to this matter, I have a way to elevate your Jiao Race’s bloodline.”

Hearing this, Ao Tian’s eyes shot wide open. “Fox Demon King, are you serious?”

Yun Mengshang nodded. “Of course. I can provide the blood essence of an Ascension-Stage Flood Dragon and a Jiao Pearl. With these two items, elevating your Jiao Race’s bloodline shouldn’t be difficult, would you agree?”

Ao Tian shot to his feet. “Fox Demon King, if you can produce those two items, the Jiao Race would gladly serve as the vanguard without a second thought!”

Yun Mengshang smiled faintly and looked at Chen Dong. “Take them out.”

Chen Dong was dumbfounded. ‘Where would I get things like that?!’

Yun Mengshang quickly sent a telepathic message: “My Lord said you had them.”

‘My Lord? Does she mean You? He didn’t give me anything beforehand!’

Just as the excitement on Ao Tian’s face began to cool—for while he revered the strong, that didn’t mean he would let them toy with him.

Just then, a telepathic message came from Liuli in the Jade Pendant: “The items are already in your ring!”

Chen Dong winced in frustration. ‘You could have told me sooner! I almost made a fool of myself.’ Then again, it made sense. ‘The Demon Refining Pot might be lacking in other things, but it should have a mountain of materials from the Demon Race.’

Chen Dong promptly produced a porcelain vial and a Dragon Pearl. An immense pressure instantly enveloped the entire room. In fact, the pressure was so strong that Chen Dong hadn’t even needed to rummage through his ring; a single sweep of his Divine Sense had located them immediately.

The pressure radiating from just these two items made Ao Tian want to fall to his knees in worship. The bloodline suppression was undeniable. ‘Even if it’s not from an Ascension-Stage being, it’s at least from the Mahayana Stage! And Mahayana-Stage blood essence and a Dragon Pearl are more than enough to overcome the bottleneck that’s preventing our clan from breaking through to Divinity Transformation!’

“Fox Demon King, rest assured! The Jiao Race is in full agreement on this matter. If anyone disapproves, the Jiao Race is willing to act as the blade that silences them!”

Yun Mengshang smiled faintly. “That won’t be necessary. In five days, before the Guardian Array, the Human Race and the Demon Race will sign an alliance agreement under a Celestial Dao Oath…”

After that, Yun Mengshang and Ao Tian conferred for a short while.

After they left the Jiao Race’s swamp, Yun Mengshang looked at Chen Dong in surprise.

“The mission is complete. You don’t need to follow me anymore.”

Chen Dong still found it hard to accept. ‘Is the Fox Demon Race’s Path of Indifference truly so absolute?’

A telepathic message from Liu Ling echoed in his mind, so Chen Dong had no choice but to nod and part ways with Yun Mengshang.

Yun Mengshang transformed into a streak of light and flew away, while Chen Dong vanished from where he stood in a flash.

When he reappeared, he was inside the Demon Refining Pot, which was located in the Land of Extinct Demons.

Liu Ling materialized and spoke slowly. “The Path of Indifference means that when one casts off emotion, they forget everything related to you. You need not be so sad. To exist in the mortal world is its own form of training. It’s not unheard of for indifference to transform back into affection. If you two truly share a destined bond, she will remember you one day. If you try to force things, you will only harm her and yourself.”

Chen Dong had memorized all sorts of Secret Techniques, so he understood this kind of Dao principle. He could only leave it to fate.

Liu Ling sighed again. “Alright, alright. Your task now is to comprehend Dao techniques and Dao Essence. You must learn to embody the techniques themselves in the shortest time possible!”

Chen Dong was about to ask a question, but with a wave of her hand, Liu Ling teleported him to a thundering land within the Demon Refining Pot.

A Thunderfall that seemed to pour from the heavens itself roared, placing him in what felt like a world woven from pure white light. Countless strands of violent yet pure lightning-aspected Spiritual Qi saturated the entire space.

‘Embody the techniques, huh?’ Chen Dong smiled faintly. ‘With such favorable conditions, how could it be anything but a simple matter?’