If it weren't for his sudden idea, the two of them would probably have continued sparring until Zhang Yang's strength truly surpassed theirs.
Even if that kid's strength improves by leaps and bounds, it's hard to say how long it will take for him to grow to that level.
"However, I have already inquired around and haven't heard of what kind of shock this kid suffered. The only place I can't find out about is the Demon Realm."
Even though the demon realm was suppressed by human cultivators, to the point that the demons within it began to retreat and not come out.
But true strong people know that this situation is only temporary.
The Demon King did not approve of these demons expanding outwards, and that was the most fundamental reason.
If, as before, the previous Demon King led the Demon Realm to wage war everywhere.
I'm afraid few human sects could withstand the invasion of the entire demon realm.
"Furthermore, I've discovered that he seems to be getting very close to some demons. However, I haven't been able to find out exactly what kind of beings they are yet."
The deputy sect leader had already noticed Zhang Yang's problem.
The demon he had contacted was extremely elusive. No matter what method the deputy sect leader used, he couldn't lock onto the opponent; the Xiaoyun Sect's defenses seemed to be nothing more than decorations in front of them.
The opponent's strength is at least equal to that of the two of them. According to the deputy sect leader's deduction, the opponent is most likely from the demon realm, from a demon race with a long history.
"As long as we make sure Zhang Yang doesn't betray us, the rest of the problems aren't too big, but we should still be more cautious."
Chapter 189 Origin
The sect leader waved his hand; he really didn't want to continue this matter. As long as Zhang Yang didn't betray humanity and join the demon race, the rest was up to him.
After being dismissed by the two sect leaders, take their tokens and search for the sects with powerful figures in charge.
At first, they were somewhat confused about the situation. But as you personally visited and challenged more and more sects, the number of challenges began to increase.
They are gradually realizing that you seem to be using them as a whetstone.
Not everyone is willing to do this kind of thing; quite a few people simply don't want to see you.
But you didn't seem uncomfortable at all; on the contrary, you showed a resilient spirit, becoming stronger with each setback.
Soon, you had challenged them all.
Finally, one day, you sensed something and successfully broke through the initial stage, entering the middle stage of the Fusion Realm.
[It wasn't until then that you began to turn your attention to the demon realm.]
Since Xi Meng is unwilling to fight you, then seek out other demon clans.
[You were the first to suggest a friendly competition with Peony.]
The opponent's methods are unpredictable, especially their mastery of poisons, which has caused countless cultivators headaches.
The other party didn't directly reject you; however, in the brief moment of the fight, you finally witnessed the true power of the peony.
Although the opponent is also at the mid-stage of the Fusion Realm, the sense of pressure they exert on you is something that a typical mid-stage Fusion Realm cultivator could not achieve.
You even have a feeling that the peony is probably not far from its later stages.
In the brief exchange, you were ultimately defeated.
To deal with you, Peony didn't even unleash her full poisonous power.
This made you feel somewhat frustrated.
Peony offered words of comfort, saying that compared to the bloodline and long lifespan of the demon race, the time you've experienced since you began cultivating is but a drop in the ocean compared to the demon race's vast existence.
Your potential far exceeds that of a normal cultivator.
[If the Demon King didn't need you, Peony would probably have already poisoned you to death.]
After all, a genius with such potential as you is always a potential threat to the demon realm.
[The Demon King simply needs you to grow stronger, even to complete the mission of assassinating him. Even if Peony doesn't understand why Ximeng insists on doing this, she only needs to follow orders.]
Peony has given you a detailed list, which records the locations of many demons.
Whether to kill or spare these demons is entirely up to you, provided you have the ability to eliminate them.
"By killing these demons, I'm weakening the demon realm's strength, right?" Zhang Yang asked, looking at Shaoyao.
"What do you want to say?"
"Isn't Xi Meng afraid that human sects will take this opportunity to invade the demon realm?"
"Let alone whether those sects can find the entrance to the demon realm. Even if they could enter the demon realm, do you think the demon king would be afraid of any human cultivator when fighting on his home turf?" Peony smiled disdainfully.
"Stop having those pointless thoughts; the things you imagine won't happen."
"What if one day, the home field is no longer the home field?"
Upon hearing this, Peony looked Zhang Yang up and down. "If that day ever comes, it proves that the demon realm should perish. Are you satisfied with this answer?"
Hahaha, who knows?
You parted ways with Peony and began searching for the hidden demons one by one, according to the list.
Battle after battle is taking place across the world.
[However, you've always harbored a burning desire to uncover the secrets hidden within the demon realm.]
Would Xi Meng really be so resolute as to seal off the entire demon realm because of a so-called prophecy? Even at the cost of using you as a weapon to weaken the entire demon race.
If you want to defeat Ximeng, the first thing you need to do is turn her home turf into an ordinary place.
All of this is predicated on your having an absolute understanding of the entire demon realm.
After you've fought every single demon on the list, you'll have your wins and losses, but overall you'll win more than you'll lose.
Some of these unlucky souls died at your hands.
But most are extremely cautious; the moment they see you, they run away.
[Your cultivation level is still only at the mid-stage of the Integration Realm, but your aura has clearly become much stronger. You are beginning to understand the essence of the entire world.]
When you sparred with the peony for the second time, the pressure you felt was significantly reduced.
[In a fierce and uncompromising exchange, you actually managed a draw against Peony.]
[Their poisons have no effect on you. Peony's fighting style alone is not enough to defeat you for now.]
"Sometimes I wonder, who is the real demon race?"
Peony looked at Zhang Yang in front of her with a complicated expression.
This guy's physical strength is by no means inferior to those demons who are known for their physique.
The frenzy she displayed in battle far surpassed that of a true demon.
What's even more enviable is how incredibly fast this guy is growing.
As long as you fight relentlessly, you seem to be able to keep getting stronger, with no so-called bottlenecks.
From the time they were both at the Golden Core stage, when they met Zhang Yang, this kid exuded a ruthless streak, forcing himself to walk on the edge of life and death, and then growing all the way to where he is now.
"Can I understand that this is a compliment?"
"As you wish."
Suddenly, Peony felt a little tired.
Just by standing there, this kid exuded a faint sense of threat to her.
Currently, within the demon realm, aside from the strongest few who have set out, probably no one can kill Zhang Yang.
However, the human sects also attach great importance to Zhang Yang. If they cannot kill him instantly, as long as he seizes the opportunity to ask for help, it will be the demon race that will be put on the defensive.
Besides, Xi Meng didn't want to kill him, and Zhang Yang is safe now.
"During this time, I've learned quite a bit from those demons, but I still want to hear your thoughts."
"About the demon realm?"
"Yes."
"Then I have no thoughts. The Demon King's orders are absolute to me. No matter what she wants to do or how she wants to do it, I just need to carry them out."
Peony had absolutely no desire to communicate, like a machine that only knew how to complete tasks.
"Don't you want to?"
"Do not want to."
Your conversation ended abruptly, and Peony left hastily as before.
You did indeed obtain some information from those demons.
As a nine-tailed demon, Xi Meng has one chance to make a prophecy in her lifetime. What she sees may not actually happen, but the probability of it occurring is extremely high.
The reason the demon realm opposes Xi Meng so strongly is because the opportunity she foretold has not yet been used. The future seen by the previous demon king was not what Xi Meng described.
[The nine-tailed fox's innate prophecy clearly foreshadowed the expansion of the demon realm, yet no one could understand why Xi Meng would go against the tide.]
But that's the reality now.
[For you, there's not much more you can improve by continuing to fight.]
You need to understand the core of the entire world, just like what those who underwent tribulations in the past did.
Only by truly understanding the composition of the world and the rules it follows can you possibly dismantle the demon realm and defeat Xi Meng on her home turf.
[When you stopped seeking out sparring partners and stopped fighting with demons, those masters found the world to have become surprisingly wonderful.]
Understanding the core of the world is not an easy task for you.
[After all, the number of cultivation techniques you've studied isn't large, and it's always been primarily focused on physical cultivation. Your spiritual training has simply been forcibly improved.]
To understand the core of the world, one must know more of its laws.
[So, just like Xuan Mingzi before you, you began to frantically try out all sorts of cultivation techniques.]
Fortunately, your soul has been strengthened, so learning these techniques shouldn't be too difficult for you.
However, the world's martial arts techniques are vast and numerous; it's virtually impossible for you to understand them all.
[With the help of the two sect leaders at the Xiaoyun Sect, you made a general classification of all the cultivation techniques, and you began to understand them starting with the most basic ones.]
You are consciously searching for the laws governing the origin of the world, but no matter how hard you try, you cannot find what you seek.
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