From the waste of spiritual roots to the practice of asking the devil.

The Flame Demon Clan Chief pondered for a moment.

He stopped the Grand Elder, staring coldly at the Bloodbone Clan envoy: "What do you want? To die for a mere order is surely not what you desire."

The messenger, who was making a frenzied provocation, was taken aback, as if he hadn't expected the Flame Demon Clan Chief to say such a thing.

but.

He quickly continued his provocation.

"Trying to bribe me? It's useless... No one can save you except by imperial decree. I'll say it again: hand over all your soldiers who can fight, or the Flame Demon Clan will be considered traitors who disregard imperial orders and intend to rebel!"

"Alas, so stubborn."

The Flame Demon Clan Chief turned to look at the Grand Elder.

"Kill them all. These idiots have lost their minds. Do they really think that by obeying orders to die, they can receive a generous reward?"

"You're overthinking it. Given the Bloodbone Clan's ways, you'll only be branded as the ones who forced the Flame Demon Clan to rebel, and your families and relatives will be implicated. Then the royal family will step in, demote the Bloodbone Clan and favor the Flame Demon Clan, which will surely win us over."

These words came from the mouth of the Flame Demon Clan Chief.

Only he himself knows whether it is true or not. After all, under years of suppression, the untrustworthy nature of the Blood Spirit Royal Family has been deeply ingrained in the demon's heart.

This is true not only for these foreign tribes.

Many of the bloodline demons who were attached to the Blood Spirit Royal Family had been wiped out for various reasons, and they harbored a deep fear of the royal family.

This is how the Flame Demon Clan Chief said it.

They were just trying to stall for time. Once they dealt with these sycophants, they would seal off the Flame Demon Realm and try to proactively overcome the Ninth Tribulation by utilizing the accumulated resources of the Realm Within a Realm over countless years.

Only then will they be able to rival the Blood Bone Clan in terms of high-end combat power. The royal family will face immense pressure from the Burning Silence Demon Emperor, and there will be many matters to be dealt with in various realms.

And if the situation doesn't change drastically over time...

The pressure on the Blood Spirit Royal Family is increasing, and the longer the standoff lasts, the more the Blood Spirit Royal Family's "bloated" nature will be revealed!

Let's return to this moment.

The envoy felt somewhat insecure after hearing the words of the Flame Demon Clan Chief. He knew his own people best and was well aware that what the other party said could very well become a reality.

Moreover, the other party had just given him a very subtle hint.

That is, whether anyone knows about this suicide mission. If it is a secret mission, then the possibility of being discarded afterward is extremely high. If many high-ranking officials and subordinates know about it.

So even if it's just for these cultivators to see.

We will also keep our promises.

The problem is... this is a truly secret mission, and we were even specifically instructed not to let anyone else know about it. This kind of plot to frame someone with their death is inherently secretive.

The incident was completely covered up after the person involved died.

Therefore.

The envoy was genuinely flustered. Seeing the Flame Demon Elder approaching with an unfriendly expression, he quickly said...

"Wait, seniors, let's talk this out."

The elder's eyes widened.

"What else is there to say, you scoundrel, prepare to die!"

"No!!!"

Not long after.

The Bloodbone Clan, bruised and battered, retreated in a sorry state. They were ultimately intimidated by the Flame Demon Chieftain, for the Envoy was genuinely afraid.

However, fearing the backlash from the failed mission, they did not return to the Bloodbone Demon Realm, but instead sought refuge in a nearby small realm ruled by the Flame Demon Clan.

The First Elder said, "Clan leader, delaying tactics have their limits. In the end, we will have to overcome this hurdle on our own."

Clan Chief: "I know that from today onwards, the Flame Demon Realm will be sealed off, and I will also enter the Realm Within a Realm to go into seclusion and take the initiative to undergo the final tribulation."

"At that time, my strength will be equal to that of the Blood Bone King. His main body will be unable to move freely. Even if the opponent sends out many high-level scattered demons, they will not be able to directly take over the Flame Demon Realm."

"As long as we can drag this out until the Demon Horn Cult exerts its power and expands the war to the level of the Demon Emperor, the pressure we face will disappear instantly, and we may even become the target of the royal family to win over."

Second Elder: "This plan is good. The True Flame King's departure is probably to seek an opportunity to break through the Tribulation Transcending stage. Once he returns to our clan, the situation will be much better. The problem is... Clan Chief, are you really confident that you can overcome the Ninth Tribulation?"

Third Elder, Fourth Elder, Fifth Elder.

The remaining elders also looked worried. If they could have survived, they would have done so long ago. Why wait until today? It was precisely because they were not confident that they would be able to survive that they kept delaying.

Upon seeing this.

The Flame Demon Clan Chief said with certainty.

“In the past, I would have had less than a 50% chance of success, but the True Flame King has awakened the intelligence of the Primordial Ancestor’s power imprint. He is also very worried about the situation of the Flame Demon Clan. With his help, I should have a 30% chance of success. It’s worth a try!”

"So good."

"That's wonderful!!"

"May the heavens bless our Flame Demon clan. A chaotic era is approaching, and a great calamity is about to begin. This is the golden age when heroes from all walks of life emerge. If the clan leader can advance further, perhaps we old folks can also rise in rank."

"That makes sense. Let's go back to the realm and go into seclusion!"

After today.

The Flame Demon Realm declared a century-long closure, and incidentally revealed that the True Flame King had betrayed the Flame Demon Clan by "stealing" a semi-immortal treasure, and stated that it would only obey the orders of the Blood Spirit Royal Family.

If the royal family has a need, they can send envoys to invite the Flame Demon clan to serve them; all other visitors must be refused.

As the news spread.

The first to realize what had happened was the Blood Bone Clan envoy who had been tricked, but unfortunately, by the time he arrived back outside the Flame Demon Realm, it was already empty.

The entire Flame Demon Realm was hidden by special means.

He couldn't even find the entrance, let alone die at the hands of the Flame Demons. The thought of the consequences of failing the mission sent chills down his spine.

They had no idea why they had been so bewitched and believed the Flame Demon Clan Chief's lies; now it was too late for regrets!
"Aaaaaah, damn it! Damn it! Damn it!"

At the same time.

On the Demon Horn Sect's side, Moku also learned that True Flame King was not dead. He also had contact with the Second Elder of the Flame Demon Clan, so he still regarded True Flame King and the Flame Demon Clan as a whole.

Overjoyed, he immediately ordered his men to search for his virtuous brother. Although he coveted the power of the other's race, the experience of sharing hardships together still made him appreciate and love the True Flame King himself.

He was convinced that the other person was the right-hand man he wanted.

Moreover, without his opponent, he wouldn't even be able to withstand the first wave of attacks from the Heavenly Desolate Demon Army, let alone pass the test of the Burning Silence Demon Emperor and truly step onto the stage!
therefore.

Whether for public or private reasons, he was inclined to nurture this little brother. As time went by, the great cultivators of the Origin Demon Realm stirred up trouble and formed alliances.

Even a large number of descendants of ancient demons rushed to enter.

It not only provides assistance to the Blood Spirit Royal Family, but also provides the Overthrowing Faction with personnel, resources... and even strategic territory!
Clearly, they wanted to change the situation where the descendants of the ancient demons were forced to "retire to the mountains" by betting on both sides. Amidst the turmoil, small-scale battles continued.

The powerful, however, obeyed the Demon Emperor's orders.

They maintained restraint and forbearance, keeping the intensity temporarily within a very low range.

…………

…………

The vast Immortal Realm, the True Spirit Realm! At that time, Wang Yu had already returned successfully, perfectly missing the turning point when the Flame Demon Realm experienced changes. This was both a coincidence and not a coincidence.

This is because Wang Yu has a habit of consulting fortune tellers for himself.

Naturally, they would choose an auspicious day to travel, and their return journey was indeed smooth sailing; they even encountered a group of Void Kun Beasts.

He casually slaughtered them and turned them into materials and resources.

The Void Beast eggs were then filled into the Blood Sea within the body's inner cave, with the intention of cultivating a group of demonized Void Beasts to serve as subordinates in the future.

In this regard, there is the brainwashing of the "Little Devouring Sutra".

Furthermore, the divine blood secrets on the Great Dao Golden Chapter can be used for modification to create a Void Beast mount comparable to a True Spirit race, which should not be a problem.

After returning to the True Spirit Realm, Wang Yu went straight to Tai Xuan Heaven. Before long, he arrived at the "Heavenly Dao Platform," where his master, the True Immortal Tai Xuan Yin Guo, was still sitting alone on the empty platform.

Eyes slightly closed.

It looks like she's sleeping.

It was as if it was looking at other places.

For some reason, Master reacted quickly this time, even speaking before Wang Yu.

"You've arrived, faster than I expected."

Wang Yu concealed the surprise in his eyes.

"Disciple greets Master."

"Hmm, come and sit down. I'll tell you about the things you need to pay attention to when you undergo tribulation, and how to get the greatest benefit from it."

Upon hearing this...

Wang Yu's doubts deepened.

Because the Nine Tribulations are not ordinary lightning tribulations, but can also affect the path of body refinement, the tribulations during the tribulation stage are a very abstract kind of rule-based tempering.

Its main effect is on the Dao Fruit, which makes the cultivator's influence on the rules of heaven and earth continuously deepen. On the other hand, Wang Yu cultivates four Daos at the same time, and the Dao of the Mind is quite special, so we don't need to think about it too much for now.

The primordial spirit corresponds to the star god system, energy corresponds to the immortal path system, and physique corresponds to the body refiner path. All three are stuck at the peak of the Mahayana stage.

This was not something Wang Yu did intentionally.

This is the highest realm that mortals can reach. When Wang Yu was in the Dao Integration stage, he experienced the Three Flowers Gathering at the Top, and the three treasures of essence, energy and spirit were fused into one, transforming into boundless magical power!

Next step.

With the Dao Fruit as the foundation, and undergoing the baptism of nine tribulations, the Three Treasures and Three Paths are completely integrated. Cultivating the fundamental technique is the process of simultaneously enhancing the Three Treasures and Three Paths, without needing to enhance them separately.

This will be a qualitative change, and Wang Yu is naturally looking forward to it!

He sat obediently on his special futon, and the True Immortal Tai Xuan Yin Guo slowly explained to him the details of all nine tribulations he needed to go through during the Tribulation Transcending stage.

First, of course, are the first three tribulations that my second senior brother mentioned last time.

The three tribulations of [the five signs of decay in the heavens and man], [the calamities of wind, fire, and thunder], and [the nine tribulations that bewilder the mind] are slightly different from what my second senior brother said. Master not only supplemented the detailed countermeasures, but also gave the corresponding spiritual treasures for overcoming the tribulations.

For example, the best thing to deal with the five signs of decay in a celestial being is pure and flawless life force. The master gave him a [Life-Giving Elixir], which is an external elixir made using the refining method.

Made primarily from the Tree of Life, and infused with a vast array of vital spiritual substances and longevity-enhancing elixirs, it grants mortals a thousand-year lifespan simply by inhaling its aroma.

Even a Mahayana cultivator who tastes it can gain ten thousand years of lifespan; the terrifying effect goes without saying. Moreover, as long as this precious pill is soaked in the Fountain of Immortality, its medicinal power can be continuously restored. It is a special external pill that can be passed down through generations.

Using this elixir to deal with the first tribulation will ensure absolute success.

Then comes the second tribulation-crossing spiritual treasure, the Banana Leaf Fan. This treasure can fan away all the yin winds, yin fires, and yin thunders that destroy one's Dao fruit.

It can also precisely control the wind intensity, allowing the Dao Fruit to undergo tribulations and trials without damaging its foundation, achieving the effect of the strong becoming stronger and reaping the benefits of tribulations.

The third tribulation was prepared with a [Heavenly Heart Stone]. It is said to be the core remnant of a Heavenly Heart Realm cultivator after his Dao transformation, which could not only help Wang Yu overcome the tribulation of [Nine Difficulties Bewildering the Mind], but also...

It also allows him to come into contact with the power of the "Heavenly Heart Realm" in advance, which helps him improve his spiritual realm and reach that elusive state of understanding the Heavenly Heart, bringing him countless benefits.

After bestowing the three treasures, the master spoke.

“You have more talent for cultivation than your second senior brother. He is the human emperor chosen by your master for the next era, while you are a variable.”

Wang Yu's heart stirred, and he awaited his master's explanation.

The other party continued.

"The Ice Prison Realm was originally called the [Nuwa Realm], which is the place where Nuwa attained enlightenment. It is a place of outstanding people and abundant resources. The luck of humans born in this realm is often higher than the average luck of human cultivators."

"Back then, Nuwa spied on the first heavenly order and attempted to reverse and resurrect a heaven-defying powerhouse, but she suffered a backlash from the Heavenly Dao, leaving only the core dojo remaining, which is now the Ice Prison Realm."

"Originally, in my calculations of cause and effect, your eldest and second eldest brothers would be the key to the prosperity of the human race in the next era. Your position should have belonged to the Demon Lord of Refining Heaven, who would have become the Demon Lord's closed-door disciple."

"It's just a pity that you were the variable..."

—The Demon Lord of Refining Heaven!
This name had left a deep impression on Wang Yu. In fact, the other party's path of refining the heavens was in no way inferior to the path of myriad transformations and demonic arts, and even had unique advantages in combat and cultivation.

He still uses the "One Qi Demon Flame" that was created by imitating the Dao of Refining. It works very well and can even be combined with the Great Dao of Devouring to create a practical effect where 1+1 is greater than 2.

In terms of assisting in cultivation, its functionality is almost maxed out.

but.

Wang Yu found it difficult to respond to this topic.

He then thought that since his master had already bestowed the Three Treasures upon him to help him overcome the tribulation, he must have recognized him deep down; otherwise, there would have been no need for him to protect him until today.

Wang Yu didn't quite understand what his master was saying.

"It's alright."

Tai Xuan, the True Immortal of Cause and Effect, smiled quietly.

"I'm saying all this just to tell you that the law of cause and effect is not absolute. There are people who are favored by fate, and there are also exceptions. Don't have absolute faith in the supernatural power of cause and effect."

"Disciple understands!"

"Very good, then continue..."

"The fourth tribulation after the nine difficulties that confuse the mind is called the [emptiness of wisdom]. In this state, you will lose all your senses and fall into absolute darkness and silence, with your perception of time becoming almost nonexistent."

"In this state, you will find it increasingly difficult to think, begin to doubt your own existence, gradually lose control of your own power, and eventually die from a violent rebellion of your Dao fruit."

“For a special being like you who possesses more than ten kinds of Dao Fruits, this trial is extremely difficult. I have no treasures to help you. If you can break through the ‘Heavenly Heart Realm’ and then overcome this tribulation, you will be absolutely safe.”

Wang Yu understood.

The implication was that his master suggested he undergo three tribulations in succession.

But he felt it wasn't enough.

After a moment of silence, he said, "Master, please continue."

"it is good!"

Soon, the details of the fifth, sixth, and so on up to the ninth tribulation were explained in detail, giving Wang Yu a baseline in his mind.

"In addition, today I will pass on to you a 'Scripture of Crossing Oneself'. When you are crossing a tribulation, you will be able to gain more benefits from the tribulation. You should stay here and contemplate it. When you are ready, I will personally protect you."

"—Okay!" (End of Chapter)