Nine Transformations of the True Spirit.

The Thunder Mountain Demon King's expression turned slightly solemn as he slowly said, "If only the Demon General enters the spatial secret realm, you naturally do not need to travel with them."

"But three years ago, the Demon Saint secretly issued an edict, saying that he had discovered that human cultivators at the Nascent Soul stage were also breaking this formation, and that he would definitely send human cultivators at the Nascent Soul stage to enter it."

"The array set up by the True Spirit is incredibly powerful. If it weren't for the fact that several demon saints and human cultivators hadn't accidentally joined forces to break the array, they wouldn't have been able to slip people inside through the flaws in such a short time. It would have taken at least several more decades."

"Therefore, the main threat you need to guard against on this trip is the human race's Nascent Soul stage; the other demon generals are secondary."

"Of course, your priority on this trip should still be to find the true spirit's treasure."

"But if the human race becomes too powerful, we would rather let other demon kings gain the upper hand than let them fall into the hands of the human race. Do you understand?"

Chen Yuan's expression turned solemn: "I will obey Your Majesty's decree. The human race and our demon race are mortal enemies. In the face of the human race's Nascent Soul stage cultivators, we may temporarily set aside our internal strife."

The Thunder Mountain Demon King nodded: "Indeed, according to my investigation, there seem to be Great Sages and Human Mahayana cultivators behind this spatial secret realm, which is extremely deeply involved."

"Traveling with Shen Yu, Qin Yuan, and Lie Shan will give you a better chance of survival. Remember to act cautiously."

Chen Yuan looked grateful: "Thank you for your care, Your Majesty."

After the Thunder Mountain Demon King gave him a few more instructions, Chen Yuan took his leave and returned to the side courtyard. He sat silently for a while, his eyes flashing. After a long time, he slowly closed his eyes and began to meditate and regulate his breathing.

Two days later, Chen Yuan, who was meditating and adjusting his breathing in the cultivation room, was awakened by a communication talisman that flew into the room. It was sent by the Thunder Mountain Demon King, summoning him to come.

Chen Yuan dared not delay, and immediately got up and walked out of the side courtyard to the main hall, where the Thunder Mountain Demon King was already waiting.

He looked Chen Yuan up and down and said, "The secret realm will open today, and I will personally escort you inside."

The two walked out of the courtyard one after the other, and with a burst of light, they took to the air.

As far as the eye could see, more than a dozen streaks of light rose from the mountain and flew towards the summit.

Chen Yuan followed behind the Thunder Mountain Demon King, breaking through the sea of ​​clouds, and arrived at the top of the thousand-foot peak, where he descended with his escape light.

The area is flat and open, as if it had been forcibly leveled, paved with bluestone, and a magnificent hall was built there. Clouds roll and mist swirls, creating a scene resembling a fairyland.

A young man was already waiting on the mountaintop. He was tall and handsome, with a smile on his lips that made people feel at ease.

Whenever a demon king landed, he would step forward to greet him, and the demon kings would not dare to be negligent, returning the greeting with clasped hands in a very polite manner.

As the Thunder Mountain Demon King landed, the young man quickly stepped forward, clasped his hands in a bow, and said, "It's been many years. Fellow Daoist Thunder Mountain, your demeanor remains as impressive as ever."

Leishan Demon King returned the greeting with clasped hands: "I have long heard that Fellow Daoist Cangwu has made further progress. Seeing you today, I can confirm that the rumors are true. Congratulations on your great advancement in cultivation."

The young man smiled slightly: "I was just lucky. I presume this is the Northern Underworld Demon General from the Kunyu Sacred Clan?"

Chen Yuan met his gaze and immediately clasped his hands in a bow: "Bei Ming greets the Cangwu Demon King."

The Cangwu Demon King subtly sized up Chen Yuan and exclaimed, "As expected of a demon general of the Holy Clan, with a solid foundation and profound demonic power, he has the potential to become a demon king one day."

"Now that the secret realm has opened, you must do your best to help the Demon Saint."

Chen Yuan respectfully replied, "If the Demon Saint commands, Bei Ming will do his utmost."

The Demon King of Leishan said, "The Demon Saint issued the decree more than thirty years ago, but it has never been given. What is the situation inside that secret space?"

"The secret realm is about to open today. Fellow Daoist Cangwu, could you perhaps reveal a little about it?"

The Demon King Cangwu said helplessly, "It involves the True Spirit Cave, and even the Demon Saint is unaware of it, so how could I possibly know?"

Thunder Mountain Demon King frowned and had no choice but to give up. Cangwu Demon King turned to greet the other demon kings. The other escape lights landed one after another. Chen Yuan glanced around and saw the figures of the three demon kings, Canyuan, Xuanli, and Jiaozheng, as well as the three demon generals, Shenyu, Qinyuan, and Lieshan, following behind them.

Where demon kings gathered, Chen Yuan dared not freely disperse his divine sense.

Suddenly, he felt a strange chill rise from the bottom of his heart, and his hair stood on end. He turned his head and saw the Wood-Eating Demon King standing in the distance, his expression indifferent, coldly looking in this direction, with a hint of murderous intent in his eyes.

Chen Yuan narrowed his eyes, suppressing the chill in his heart, and looked past the Wood-Eating Demon King at the Demon General behind him.

This demon general was of medium build, much taller than human cultivators, but not particularly outstanding among the demon race, who were generally robust after transforming into human form.

He wore a yellow robe and had an ordinary appearance, but his eyes were exceptionally deep and his thick beard hung down to his chest.

The Thunder Mountain Cave and the Erosion Wood Cave have fought fiercely for twenty years, and they are extremely familiar with each other's famous demon generals, whose portraits are widely circulated.

Chen Yuan recognized him at a glance; he was none other than the confidant of the Wood-Eating Demon King, the Abandoned Soul Demon General who could raise strange soul insects.

Chen Yuan gave the Abandoned Soul Demon General a deep look. The latter seemed to sense something and turned to look at him as well. His expression was normal, but his eyes revealed a hint of fear.

Chen Yuan withdrew his gaze, and the voice of the Thunder Mountain Demon King entered his ears: "If you have the chance, kill the Abandoned Soul."

Chen Yuan was taken aback, then nodded slightly in response.

The Thunder Mountain Demon King possessed profound cultivation and could transmit his voice secretly, which none of the other demon kings could detect.

However, his cultivation level was low and his spiritual sense was mediocre. If he replied by telepathy, the other demon kings would immediately notice.

Before long, no more streaks of light descended, and dozens of demon kings and demon generals had gathered in the square, scattered in several places.

After the three demon kings, Canyuan, Xuanli, and Jiaozheng, arrived at the mountaintop, they led their demon generals to the Thunder Mountain Demon King and exchanged greetings.

The other demon kings also gathered in twos and threes, and two demon kings also approached the Wood-Eating Demon King.

The Demon King Cangwu looked around, stepped back in front of the crowd, and said loudly, "Fellow Daoists, please follow me."

After saying that, he rode his escape light and flew away from the Silver Tide Mountains.

The others didn't understand his meaning, but they still followed him.

The Demon King Cangwu led the way, flying out of the Silver Tide Mountains without stopping.

The crowd grew increasingly puzzled, and one of the demon kings couldn't help but ask, "Where does Fellow Daoist Cangwu intend to lead us?"

Cangwu Demon King slowed down his escape speed and said loudly, "I am here on the orders of the Demon Saint to guide you fellow Daoists. Fellow Daoist Bone Swamp need not have any doubts."

After saying that, he continued flying forward, and the others had no choice but to follow.

They followed behind the Cangwu Demon King to the valley where the Silver Tide City teleportation array was located.

The valley, usually bustling with people, was deserted today. Dozens of demon generals from the Bloodtooth Cave patrolled the sky, driving away anyone who approached.

The group landed in the valley and followed the Cangwu Demon King into the main hall where the teleportation array was located.

Cangwu Demon King turned around and said, "The secret realm of space is not in Silver Tide City. Fellow Daoists, please follow me into the formation."

The group entered the teleportation array. The Demon King Cangwu looked at a demon general next to the array. The latter understood and immediately took out an array plate, raised his hand to form a hand seal, chanted incantations, and released several beams of spiritual light.

With a hum, the teleportation array shone brightly, and everyone vanished. (End of Chapter)