I'm modifying myself into the ultimate demon.

Chapter 235 Returning to the Great Qian Dynasty, Now an Ascended Immortal!
puff!

Empress Dowager Xiao vomited blood, a rare occurrence for her.

At the same time, my heart was pounding, my blood was rushing backward, and I was having trouble breathing. I felt terrible all over.

What horrified Empress Xiao even more was that the aura of the Twin Demon Body, which she had clearly refined into blood and qi, had reappeared.

How can it be?

Empress Dowager Xiao was immediately terrified.

“This has never happened before.”

Empress Dowager Xiao felt her physical condition was rapidly deteriorating, so she did not hesitate any longer and transformed into a streak of light, leaving the Jiang family mansion and heading straight for the palace.

Puff, puff!
Before she even arrived at the palace, Empress Dowager Xiao began vomiting blood repeatedly.

The injury has worsened drastically.

"No, I need to find a secluded place to heal. Otherwise, something might happen before I even get to the palace."

This caused Empress Xiao to feel unprecedented panic. Halfway there, she turned to an empty alley and climbed over the wall into a private house.

There was a family living in a private house. Without saying a word, Empress Xiao sent the whole family to heaven. Then she went into the room, closed the door tightly, and sat down cross-legged.

Boom!

Empress Xiao made a mudra with both hands and pressed hard on her abdomen, trying to slow down the reverse flow of qi and blood in her body.

It's important to know that Empress Xiao is now a super expert who has embarked on the path to immortality. Once she activates all her power to heal, the effect is quite noticeable.

Within moments, Empress Dowager Xiao's injuries were brought under control.

Xiao Nanfeng coughed up a mouthful of blood, and slowly recovered.

Her pale face gained a bit more color.

"We've managed to suppress the aura of those twin demons for now. But what's going on?"

Empress Dowager Xiao recalled all her previous experiences and quickly discovered the problem: it all started with killing Xiao Bei.

There's something wrong with Xiao Bei!
Did Jiang Hongyue deliberately leave Xiao Bei behind to harm her?
After a moment's thought, Xiao Nanfeng dismissed the idea.

impossible!
Jiang Hongyue has absolutely no ability to threaten him.

That's... the Empress of Northern Liang!?

When these four words came to mind, Empress Dowager Xiao felt quite unwell.

"It seems that Xiao Bei has awakened the Twin Demonic Body within me that was originally melted away?"

"Even so, how did the Empress of Northern Liang manage to do it?"

Empress Xiao immediately became more cautious, carefully examining her own body. She was horrified to discover that although she had temporarily suppressed the demonic aura of the Twin Demons, it was only a suppression. It seemed... she couldn't completely eradicate the demonic influence.

"Damn Empress, what did she do to me? I spent a hundred years using a special secret technique to completely fuse the Twin Demons. And this bitch managed to recreate them?!"

"Go back to the palace first."

……

Daqian Palace.

Shoukang Palace.

Three days and three nights have passed since Xiao Nanfeng went to the Jiang family mansion to kill someone.

During this time, Empress Xiao remained in meditation in the backyard of Shou Kang Palace. She even opened the elderberry tree used for corpse dissolution and ascension to immortality, sitting cross-legged on it and attempting to melt the aura of her demonic body with the power of ascension.

result……

The demonic body not only did not disappear, but instead grew stronger.

The demonic aura surging within him grew stronger with each wave.

Judging from the trend, it's clear that the demonic body is about to revive.

"No, this is impossible! I clearly forged the demonic body, enduring a hundred years of torment. How could it possibly revive?"

"I am now an Ascended Immortal! The first Ascended Immortal in the entire history of the Great Qian Dynasty. How could I not suppress the Twin Demons?"

Just then, Xu Fu knocked on the door.

"Your Majesty, it's time for the morning court session."

Empress Dowager Xiao had no interest in attending the morning court session and politely declined, saying, "I am too busy."

Xu Fu was not surprised by this. "What about the Jiang family? Will they continue to target them?"

Empress Dowager Xiao: "No rush. I need to go into seclusion for a while. During this time, do not cause any trouble. Just proceed as usual."

"Yes."

After dismissing Xu Fu, Empress Xiao hesitated no longer and focused all her attention on mobilizing the power of the elderberry tree in an attempt to erase the demonic aura within her body.

"I won't feel at ease until this demonic body is completely forged."

"But it doesn't matter. If I can spend a hundred years, I can spend another hundred. It's just a matter of taking a few more detours. Nothing unexpected will happen." Empress Dowager Xiao was still very confident in her abilities.

……

The Jiang family residence.

The news of Jiang Shuihan and Xiao Bei's deaths spread far and wide.

The entire Jiang family mansion was in an uproar.

The Chen family, in particular, felt an unprecedented sense of terror upon learning of Jiang Shuihan and Xiao Bei's deaths. Late that night, they all went to the ancestral hall of the Jiang family and, along with other high-ranking members of the Jiang family, paid their respects to the bodies of Jiang Shuihan and Xiao Bei.

Because it was a special time, the Jiang family did not announce Jiang Shuihan's death to the public, and therefore did not hold a funeral. They only allowed their own family members to come to the ancestral hall to pay their respects.

After finishing their business, Chen Yinfu and his family settled in the east courtyard.

Everyone sat together, their faces pale and their expressions grave. Even late at night, none of them felt sleepy.

Zhou Liang gripped the hilt of his sword and gritted his teeth, saying, "Brother Chen, now that Prefect Jiang Shuihan has also fallen into trouble, the entire Jiang family is likely already under the Empress Dowager Xiao's watchful eye. Their destruction is probably only a matter of time. What should we do?"

Lin Yulan, Zhang Ru, Ma Tie, Haitang, Qiulan, and others all turned to look at Chen Yinfu, hoping he would make a decision.

Eh.

Chen Yinfu sighed deeply: "The Huangfu family and the royal Su family are both gone. The Jiang family is now being targeted, which is the beginning of their collapse. When the nest is overturned, no egg remains unbroken. We are just a few ordinary people, where can we possibly run to?"

These words filled everyone with a sense of desolation.

But everyone agreed with what Chen Yinfu said, knowing that this was the bloody reality.

If even the Jiang family couldn't protect everyone, then there would be no other safe haven in the Great Qian Dynasty.

Zhou Liang sighed deeply: "So, what does Brother Chen mean?"

Chen Yinfu gritted his teeth and said, "Going out is the same as dying, so we might as well stay in the Jiang family mansion and perish together with everyone. After all, the Jiang family has treated us well over the years. Everyone, do whatever you want to eat or do. The Great Qian Dynasty is about to be destroyed, let alone us individuals."

After the words fell, the entire hall was filled with an atmosphere of despair.

Just then, Xiaoyuer suddenly spoke up: "Father, Aunt, Second Aunt. When Xiaobei had the accident, he gave me a jade pendant. At that time, Xiaobei seemed to sense that something was about to happen. He also said that this jade pendant could save his life in a critical moment. Come and see what this jade pendant is and how to use it?"

Upon hearing this, everyone crowded around to look, as if a tiny glimmer of hope had sprouted amidst their despair.

……

Northern Liang, capital city.

Return to the top of the Dao Tree, the Dao Palace.

Meanwhile, Chen Mo and Bai Yujing completed a simple wedding ceremony and returned to their residence that very night. The residence remained exactly as it had been before, without any special decorations, not even red candles or red blankets. It was simple and unpretentious.

The two had already held their wedding ceremony, so they simply settled down together.

Bai Yujing, dressed in red, lit a ram's horn lamp in the room, then made the bed, and finally sat down at the head of the bed. Chen Mo also sat down at the head of the bed.

The two didn't say anything, they just smiled at each other.

Bai Yujing had lost her initial shyness and asked softly, "Husband, can you feel the supernatural powers after ascending to immortality?"

Chen Mo nodded: "I felt it. My Corpse Ancestor's Undying Bones and Ghost Emperor's Life Incense have both disappeared. They've turned into Demon Pearls. I reckon they've abandoned the cultivation of the Corpse Ancestor and Ghost Emperor, and directly become a demonic body."

Chen Mo was not particularly surprised by this result.

He had long been a key figure in the forging of the demonic embryo, and now that the forging was complete, it was perfectly normal for the Corpse Ancestor and the Ghost Emperor to be replaced by the Demonic Pearl.

The magic orb corresponds to the immortal demonic body.

This is far more powerful than the Corpse Ancestor and the Ghost Emperor.

As for the specific capabilities and methods, Chen Mo had a rough estimate in mind.

Bai Yujing nodded slightly, "It's good that my husband sensed it. I sensed it too. I also have an indestructible demonic body within me."

Chen Mo asked, "Aren't you human either?"

Bai Yujing smiled bitterly: "She's not human anymore. The Empress should also be an immortal demon body, just like us. However, the Empress's level is very high, probably far above yours and mine. Moreover, those who ascend to immortality... have already transcended the mortal body, so it's reasonable that they're not human."

Chen Mo expressed his approval.

At this level, judging by people... is a bit too narrow-minded.

“Tonight is an auspicious night, so let’s not go into seclusion. Let’s rest early. Tomorrow, get up early and ask the Empress about some details regarding the Ascended Immortals. Let’s strive to become familiar with and master their abilities as soon as possible.” Bai Yujing understood Chen Mo well. “I think my husband probably wants to return to the Great Qian as soon as possible to settle some old matters.”

Hearing this, Chen Mo felt somewhat relieved and put his arm around Bai Yujing, saying, "Mm."

Nothing happened for a day.

The next morning.

The couple got up early.

As soon as Chen Mo opened his eyes, he saw Bai Yujing sitting up, getting dressed, and glancing back at Chen Mo: "Get up. Don't keep the Empress waiting. Otherwise people will say we don't know manners."

"it is good."

Chen Mo also got up. After quickly dressing and washing up, he followed Bai Yujing out the door and arrived at the main hall of the Dao Palace.

The Empress had prepared a sumptuous breakfast there early in the morning. Upon seeing the two of them, she smiled and said, "You two are quite diligent. I thought you would take a long time to get up. Sit down and have a reunion dinner."

"Thank you, Your Majesty the Empress." Chen Mo and Bai Yujing bowed simultaneously and took their seats to eat.

During the meal, the Empress talked a lot about the ascended immortals, and Chen Mo and Bai Yujing listened attentively, carefully recording all sorts of details.

Finally, the Empress summarized, "There's nothing else to note. Ascended Immortal is a broad concept without specific realm divisions. Strength depends mainly on two aspects. First, the strength of one's own indestructible demonic body. Second, the level of control you have over the external rules."

Bai Yujing cultivates the way of the sword, and the foundation of his path is the sword. Therefore, while his indestructible demonic body is the foundation, the way of the sword is the means of killing.

Chen Mo himself possesses an indestructible demonic body; his Dao foundation is demonic. His methods of killing are also demonic. He can use the abilities of the Corpse Ancestor and the Ghost Emperor… Over the next few days, I will personally guide you through the details of becoming an Ascended Immortal.”

This information was extremely valuable to Chen Mo and Bai Yujing, saving them from taking many detours.

In the following days, Chen Mo and Bai Yujing followed the Empress to familiarize themselves with the abilities of ascended immortals, the boundaries, and other related issues.

Half a month passed by in a flash.

This morning.

The Empress sat in the main hall of the Dao Palace, playing chess with a woman in black, occasionally glancing towards the door. She saw Chen Mo and Bai Yujing playing a game of chess in the courtyard, showcasing their abilities as ascended immortals.

The woman in black said, "You're really good to them. You're even teaching them step by step. You never treated me like this back then."

The Empress said coldly, "You weren't even human to begin with, so what's the point of teaching you?"

The woman in black asked, "So they're people?"

The Empress showed no mercy, saying, "You were always trying to suppress me back then, why would I give you face?"

The woman in black: "..."

After a moment, the woman in black conceded defeat, saying, "This is pointless, damn it, I'll never beat you in my life."

Empress: "You are indeed boring, but the two people outside the door are quite interesting. In just half a month, they have become completely familiar with the details of ascending to immortality. This world has gained two more ascending immortals."

After dismissing the woman in black, the Empress spoke, "Stop. Come in."

Bai Yujing and Chen Mo stopped their game of chess and went to the living room.

The Empress affirmed their performance, saying, "You have completely mastered the details of becoming an Ascended Immortal. When I first entered the Ascended Immortal realm, it took me half a year of exploration to achieve this level of proficiency."

Chen Mo cupped his hands in thanks, "Thank you very much for your patient instruction, Your Majesty the Empress."

The Empress waved her hand: "It's all a transaction, there's no need for this. I heard from Bai Yujing that you still have many unresolved matters in the Great Qian Dynasty?"

Chen Mo nodded noncommittally: "Yes, my family and sect are all in Daqian. Now that Daqian is controlled by Empress Dowager Xiao, it is probably in great danger."

The Empress nodded: "There's no need to worry so much. I've already prepared a contingency plan for the Great Qian Dynasty."

Chen Mo asked curiously, "Did you keep something in reserve?"

The Empress said, "Yes, when Jiang Hongyue came here to make a deal with me, I handed Xiao Bei over to Jiang Hongyue to take back. Outsiders all thought that Xiao Bei was my younger brother, but he wasn't."

what?
Chen Mo was taken aback: "Xiao Bei isn't Her Majesty the Empress's younger brother?"

Chen Mo had met Xiao Bei before.

He also thought...

The Empress said, "I have no younger brother. Xiao Bei is a clay doll I created, infused with a wisp of the Ghost Ship's power. If that bitch Xiao Nanfeng dares to lay a hand on Xiao Bei, the Ghost Ship's power will flow into Xiao Nanfeng's body, causing the twin demons within her to go out of control. Xiao Bei died a few days ago, and Xiao Nanfeng is in a bad situation. He has no time to spare for now and is most likely in seclusion healing his wounds. You should hurry back and deal with the old matters."

Upon hearing this, Chen Mo felt somewhat surprised.

This empress may seem unrestrained and carefree, but she is actually very thoughtful.

This move did indeed buy the Jiang family a lot of time.

Chen Mo sincerely thanked her, "Thank you, Your Majesty the Empress."

The Empress waved her hand: "Go and come back soon. I'll be waiting for you here. There's something important that I need to investigate with you."

……

Seven days later.

Daqian capital.

East Gate.

Two more people stood outside, looking at the familiar city gate.

It was Bai Yujing, dressed in white, and Chen Mo, dressed in a blue robe.

"After two years, we are finally back."

Chen Mo was filled with emotion.

He vaguely remembered leaving Daqian in a panic two years ago. At that time, he was beaten to a pulp by Empress Dowager Xiao.

When he returned two years later, he had already ascended to immortality.

(End of this chapter)