My little sect, which disappeared a thousand years ago, has become a sacred site!

Yesterday, the scene of ten demon ancestors gathering high in the sky to meet this mysterious man has already spread throughout the entire Heavenly Demon Pavilion.

Although the conversation high above was inaudible, the respectful demeanor of the ten demon ancestors spoke volumes.

During this period, everyone in the Heavenly Demon Pavilion, from elders to disciples, was secretly speculating about the origins of that mysterious expert.

The most widely circulated and accepted theory is that it refers to the founding master of the Heavenly Demon Pavilion who has not returned for a thousand years.

Now, seeing the ten demon ancestors standing on either side of the main seat, their postures upright yet their heads bowed in resignation, even deliberately concealing their auras to avoid clashing with the person in the main seat, the elders' suspicions were instantly confirmed.

The one who returned was none other than the true ruler of their Heavenly Demon Pavilion, the legendary founding master.

Suppressing their excitement, the elders quickly and orderly found their places according to their ranks, standing quietly with their hands at their sides, not daring to make the slightest noise.

Soon, all the summoned elders arrived.

The elder system of the Heavenly Demon Pavilion is also the three-tier system used by the Heavenly Human Holy Land: Taiyin Elder, Supreme Elder, and Ordinary Elder.

However, the demon race has a smaller population base compared to the human race, and the number of top experts is also slightly less. Therefore, the total number of elders is not as large as that of the Celestial Holy Land, but there are still nearly four hundred of them.

There are thirty-nine Taiyin Elders, one hundred and thirteen Supreme Elders, and more than two hundred ordinary elders, whose cultivation level is at least at the Perfected Integration Realm.

As the last Taiyin Elder stepped into the main hall and locked the door, Gu Changyuan slowly opened his eyes. A glimmer of light flashed in his eyes, and an invisible yet powerful pressure instantly swept across the entire council floor.

Without a word, all the elders present felt a chill run down their spines, and without prior arrangement, they knelt on one knee, their postures respectful, their voices resounding throughout the entire hall:

"Greetings, Pavilion Master! Welcome back to your position!"

Gu Changyuan's gaze calmly swept over the dark mass of kneeling demon elders below.

His divine sense, system detection, and secret techniques were activated simultaneously, instantly sweeping over every elder present.

The fluctuations of bloodline origin, the aura of the demon core, the mark of loyalty deep within the soul, the bias of good and evil in the entanglement of cause and effect, the hidden secrets...

All sorts of information flowed into his senses like a gentle stream.

A moment later, a hint of satisfaction flashed in Gu Changyuan's eyes.

well.

Similar to the situation in the Celestial Sacred Land, these nearly four hundred elders, though perhaps having different personalities and their own agendas, have generally passed the test in terms of their sense of belonging and loyalty to the Heavenly Demon Pavilion.

No obvious hostile forces were found to be undercover, nor were there any malicious "parasites" who might betray them at any time.

It seems that the disciple recruitment equipment provided by the system back then was indeed professional and easy to use.

After layers of selection, those who can enter the Heavenly Demon Pavilion and be promoted to the position of elder are all of excellent character and loyalty.

The selection and training system for disciples of the Heavenly Demon Pavilion is very different from that of human sects, mainly relying on the Heavenly Demon Tower beneath Gu Changyuan's feet.

The Heavenly Demon Tower has one hundred floors, with clearly defined functions:

Floors 91 to 100: Core area and resettlement area.

The 100th floor: Gu Changyuan's exclusive residence and core forbidden area.

The 99th floor: the place where the ten demon ancestors held their daily meetings and discussions.

Floors 91 to 98: can be converted into spaces for other uses as needed.

Floors 71 to 90: Cultivation Secret Realm Area.

Each floor simulates or directly connects to different special environments, which are used by disciples with different attributes who need special environments for cultivation. It is a treasure trove for quickly improving practical experience and understanding of laws.

Levels 1 to 70: The entrance examination area, which is also the core selection mechanism of the Heavenly Demon Pavilion.

Demons who wish to join the Heavenly Demon Pavilion must start from the first level and challenge or pass specific trials level by level.

The higher the level, the greater the difficulty of the trial, and the higher the comprehensive requirements for talent, mentality, perseverance, and combat instinct.

The final level one can reach directly determines their initial evaluation after entering the cabinet, the resources they receive, and who will take them on as disciples.

Disciples who pass the assessment will be assigned to one of the ten pavilions surrounding the Heavenly Demon Tower, based on their performance and attribute preferences.

These ten pavilions each have their own focus and are each managed by one of the ten demon ancestors. They serve as the disciples' residences and the basic units for teaching techniques and organizing activities.

Each loft is fifty stories high, with an expanded and extremely spacious interior.

The floor a disciple lives on within the pavilion is directly linked to their strength and their contribution to the Heavenly Demon Pavilion.

The higher the floor, the higher the status and authority, and the better the cultivation environment.

Within the vast area surrounded by ten pavilions, there are also public facilities such as a spiritual plant garden, a martial arts training ground, a weapon-refining workshop, an alchemy room, a scripture library, and a trading area for the use of all disciples.

There is also a special "family area" for disciples who have made significant contributions to the Heavenly Demon Pavilion.

The application allows for the placement of immediate family members who have failed the entrance examination or are unwilling to cultivate here, under the protection of the Heavenly Demon Pavilion, forming a stable and cohesive demon community.

Gu Changyuan withdrew his thoughts and turned his gaze back to the elders who were still kneeling respectfully below. He slowly spoke:

"I'm sure you've all guessed my identity. I've been away for a thousand years, and I'm only returning today."

He paused, then continued:

"There is no need for you all to worry. Now that I have returned, the daily operations and specific affairs of the Heavenly Demon Pavilion will still be handled by Youyao and the other ten, as well as you, each according to your respective duties and the existing procedures."

These words secretly relieved many of the elders who were feeling uneasy.

What they feared most was that this legendary leader would launch sweeping reforms upon his return, disrupting the existing balance.

"However," Gu Changyuan changed the subject.

"As the Pavilion Master, I should be fair in rewarding and punishing. You have worked diligently for the Heavenly Demon Pavilion for thousands of years, and your contributions are invaluable. Today, this is my 'gift' to you all."

As soon as he finished speaking, he raised his right hand and gently waved it towards the empty space below.

"Buzz—!!!"

In an instant, the council hall was filled with brilliant light and spiritual energy!

Before each elder, a varying number of strange skeletons and magical artifacts appeared out of thin air.

The allocation quantity is the same as that of the Celestial Holy Land.

Those bones were the bones of a supreme demon.

Unlike the Supreme Bones used by humans, the Supreme Demon Bones have more unique and heaven-defying effects for demons.

It has a certain probability of helping the aggregator evolve their own supernatural powers.

For the demon race, whose number and strength of supernatural abilities are almost predetermined by their bloodline and demon core, this is a treasure that can break the shackles of talent and defy fate.

Its rarity is so great that, in the eyes of the demon race, it is even more tempting than a semi-immortal artifact of the same level.

At this moment, these precious supreme demon bones were being bestowed upon everyone by the returning sect leader as if they were free.

There are also those equally precious semi-immortal artifacts, which many elders dream of but find difficult to obtain.