Chapter 119: The Sacred Territory of the Demon Clan

Chen Changsheng glanced at Mu Wanqing with a hint of helplessness. It was all because of her terrible flattery skills that now his reputation was so muddled no one could make sense of it.

Since there was no way to clarify matters, Chen Changsheng simply gave a casual wave of his hand and resorted to his habitual phrase to brush it off: “No need for formalities. I am but a mere mortal.”

“A mere mortal?”

Dantai Wushuang, Nong Yu, and Qian Lan’s hearts fluttered wildly once again.

This was truly the state of mind—though he hailed from the realm of immortals and gods, he insisted on calling himself a mere mortal. Such humility and return to simplicity were unattainable by ordinary mortals like them in a lifetime.

Seeing the reaction of the three, the five Golden Flowers exchanged glances, their expressions swelling with pride. Hmph, we are the pieces in Master Chen’s hands—how honorable.

“Exactly, Master Chen is but ‘a mere mortal,’” the five Golden Flowers said in unison, sharing a tacit understanding and a gentle smile.

“Oh, if that is so, then why not put Murong Lan, princess of the Divine Moon Holy Kingdom of the Southern Domain, forward as a candidate for the Holy Emperor? After all, under no circumstances should Mo Yinyue, prince of the Moulou Holy Kingdom, be allowed to become a candidate.”

Dantai Wushuang suppressed her shock and quickly returned to the main point.

Since Donggong Qinxue would soon accompany Master Chen’s family to that immortal and divine realm, the candidates for the Holy Emperor were nothing but rubbish in her eyes.

“Hmm, that’s not impossible,” Donggong Qinxue nodded lightly.

As they spoke, they arrived at a vast immortal mountain.

This mountain was the dwelling place of the demon clan within the Sacred Domain.

“Alright, you all may stay here temporarily,” Dantai Wushuang said to Donggong Qinxue. “In three days, I will come for you to participate in the ultimate examination. Use these three days to prepare well.”

“Understood,” Donggong Qinxue nodded.

After casting a deep glance at Chen Changsheng and his daughter, Dantai Wushuang led Nong Yu and Qian Lan away.

The immortal mountain inhabited by the demon clan was immense, floating in the air. It appeared as if a peerless sword had sliced across its surface, leaving it remarkably flat.

In the sight of Chen Changsheng and the others stood a group of ancient buildings, with numerous figures visible even from afar.

Returning once more to the demon clan, the Holy Empress trembled softly with excitement, tears glistening in her beautiful eyes.

“Guo’er, your karmic ties with the Sacred Domain demon clan were severed long ago; why do you still step into the Sacred Domain?” came a low roar, ancient and resonant, from within the demon clan.

The Holy Empress trembled violently and respectfully replied, “Demon Ancestor, Guo’er accompanies the princess of the Chunqiu Holy Kingdom to participate in the ultimate examination. The Demon Emperor buried deep within the ten-thousand mountains of Chunqiu Holy Kingdom has been utterly subdued and will no longer cause turmoil, so there is no need for further guarding.”

“What? The Demon Emperor has been completely destroyed?” shocked cries echoed among the demon clan.

…

Within the grand hall of the demon clan.

Chen Changsheng and his daughter, the Holy Empress, Donggong Fu, Donggong Qinxue, and others were all present.

In addition, the Demon Ancestor and several demon clan elders were also there.

The Demon Ancestor was an elderly man with half-white hair but a robust build, named Di Shitian, who had lived for over three thousand years.

“Guo’er, you say the Demon Emperor buried deep within the ten-thousand mountains of Chunqiu Holy Kingdom has been completely subdued—are you certain?” The Demon Ancestor fixed his gaze on the Holy Empress.

The other elders also stared intensely.

“Respectfully to the Demon Ancestor, this is absolutely true. If it were not so, I would not dare leave Chunqiu Holy Kingdom to enter the Sacred Domain,” the Holy Empress respectfully answered.

The Demon Ancestor and the elders were stunned, exchanging glances filled with shock.

One elder said, “When the Demon Emperor went mad long ago, we joined forces to kill him, but his soul was never completely destroyed—there remained a trace. That’s why we allowed you to leave the Sacred Domain and marry into the Chunqiu Holy Kingdom to guard the Demon Emperor’s tomb.

“At that time, it was not our intention to leave a remnant of the Demon Emperor’s soul but rather because we were unable to completely annihilate it. In other words, his resurrection was only a matter of time.

“Now you say the Demon Emperor has been completely subdued—who did it?”

“Exactly, Guo’er, when we joined forces back then, we could not completely destroy the Demon Emperor. So who subdued him now?” the Demon Ancestor asked the Holy Empress.

“Ahem!” Bing Mu’er cleared her throat and spoke, “I think there is some misunderstanding. When the Demon Emperor’s tomb incident erupted in the Chunqiu Holy Kingdom, Nalan Ruoshui and I were present. The Demon Emperor did resurrect but was extremely fragile. Later, we jointly subdued him completely.

“So I believe the remnant soul of the Demon Emperor is not as difficult to annihilate as some believe.”

She knew Master Chen had long since “returned to simplicity,” unwilling to be involved in mortal affairs. Without his permission, she dared not reveal the truth of the Demon Emperor’s subjugation.

“Indeed, as the Southern Domain Prince said,” Nalan Ruoshui added, “I was also present. After resurrection, the Demon Emperor was truly annihilated by our joint efforts—reduced to ashes.”

“Is that so?” The Demon Ancestor and the elders furrowed their brows.

“This is strange. When we joined forces before, we could not erase the soul’s trace. Yet you say you did now.”

One elder remarked, “Demon Ancestor, could it be that the Demon Emperor was too weak after resting in the tomb so long?”

The Demon Ancestor pondered, “Most likely. In any case, the complete subjugation of the Demon Emperor is great news. If he were to revive and bring disaster upon all living beings, our demon clan would become an eternal pariah.”

“Yes, indeed cause for celebration!” the elders agreed, their faces faintly smiling as the heavy weight upon their hearts finally settled like a stone.

Chen Changsheng rubbed his forehead and shifted the topic: “Demon Ancestor, have you ever heard of a Void Gate existing within the Sacred Domain?”

The Void Gate was what truly concerned Chen Changsheng; the Demon Emperor was of no interest to him.

“Void Gate?” The Demon Ancestor and the elders were stunned.

“There is a Void Gate in the Sacred Domain?”

Curious, the Demon Ancestor asked Chen Changsheng, “Master Chen, what is this Void Gate you speak of used for?”

“You have never heard of the Void Gate?” Chen Changsheng blinked, incredulous.

The demon clan was native to the Sacred Domain and certainly wielded influence there—how could they not have heard of the Void Gate?

“Demon Ancestor, Master Chen comes from the immortal and divine realm,” the Holy Empress said admiringly, looking at Chen Changsheng before explaining to the Demon Ancestor, “The Void Gate is the passage from the Yin Xue Realm into that immortal and divine realm.”

Chen Changsheng’s breath caught. This misunderstanding was growing deeper and deeper.

Well, let them say whatever they like.