"Senior Han is right. This time, whoever takes the position of Spirit Emperor will face extreme peril and a high risk of perishing in the demon calamity. Aunt Liu should also know that my grandmother was once a registered disciple of Senior Mo Jianli. Even after she became the family head, she continued to treat Senior Mo with the respect due to a master. Just a few years ago, Senior Mo suddenly arrived at the Ye family, wounded. He had a detailed discussion with my grandmother for a full day and night before quietly departing." Ye Ying's sudden revelation made Liu Qing gasp.
"What are you saying? Senior Mo Jianli was wounded? That's impossible! With Senior Mo's heaven-defying divine abilities, how could he be injured in this realm? Could it be..." Liu Qing immediately recalled something.
Han Li, having naturally heard some things about this Mahayana-stage cultivator of the human race, also showed a change in expression.
"It seems Aunt Liu has also guessed correctly. A few years ago, Senior Mo used the power of the Star Disc to forcibly open a realm passage and enter the Demon Realm. He intended to investigate the demon race's movements before the demon calamity descended. Unexpectedly, he was targeted by two ancient demon Saint Ancestors in the Demon Realm and was forced into a major battle. Fortunately, Senior Mo was cautious; before he departed, he borrowed a life-saving supreme treasure from the demon race's Old Ancestor. This allowed him to escape back to the Spirit Realm with only some vital energy damaged. This is indeed a great fortune amidst misfortune!" the young woman explained.
"Senior Mo went to the Demon Realm? I've been in seclusion these past few years, so I truly didn't know about this. Why would Senior Mo undertake such an extremely dangerous endeavor? If I recall correctly, he didn't make such a rash move during the last demon calamity." Liu Qing's delicate brows furrowed deeply.
"Senior Mo didn't elaborate much to our Ye family, but it seems he received a warning from a powerful individual of his clan. This warning stated that the ferocity of this demon calamity would far surpass all previous ones, and a slight misstep could lead to the complete annihilation of both the human and demon races. That is why Senior Mo took such a risk. Although he couldn't remain in the ancient demon realm for long, he did indeed discover some extremely dangerous omens. Therefore, upon returning to the human realm, he immediately came to our Ye family and borrowed some True Phoenix Blood, intending to refine an extremely potent treasure to counter this demon calamity. Otherwise, our Ye family would also have been unaware of the extreme peril of this calamity. Even a Mahayana cultivator like Senior Mo is profoundly worried!" Ye Ying said, her expression indicating helplessness.
Hearing this, both Han Li and Liu Qing felt a jolt of alarm.
"What exactly did Senior Mo see in the Demon Realm? Didn't he mention it?" Han Li suddenly inquired.
"This junior does not know. Grandmother only discussed it once with a few people in the clan. Perhaps my mother knows more, but she hasn't told me! This time, my mother sent me specifically to warn Aunt Liu and a few other seniors who are close to the Ye family not to contend for the Spirit Emperor position a hundred years from now. It seems that the first few passages where the Demon Realm and Spirit Realm will merge are near the Heaven-Supporting Spirit Tree in the Heavenly Spirit Realm. This Spirit Emperor Holy City will, in all likelihood, become the demon race's primary target. And once the demon calamity erupts, the Three Emperors will absolutely not be permitted to abandon the three great imperial cities and retreat. Furthermore, besides this reason, Senior Mo Jianli and the people from Holy Island also intend to make Heavenly Spirit City a massive decoy to attract the demon race. They aim to utilize the miraculous power of the Heaven-Supporting Spirit Tree and the various restrictions of Heavenly Spirit City to exhaust the demon army as much as possible, thereby alleviating pressure on other human forces. Therefore, this time, the new Spirit Emperor must stand on the front lines against the ancient demon race, holding Heavenly Spirit City firmly without retreating an inch. I don't need to elaborate on the dangers involved, do I?" The young woman concluded with a bitter smile.
After listening, Liu Qing and Han Li couldn't help but exchange glances.
"Such a thing exists? It seems this is one of the pieces of information Senior Mo obtained from the Demon Realm. If we had known this, our human race could finally have made thorough preparations and not been caught truly unaware. I retract what I said earlier; his infiltration into the Demon Realm this time is an immeasurable contribution. Ying'er, thank your mother for this warning. Otherwise, if I truly obtained the Spirit Emperor position, I might have had no choice but to share the fate of Heavenly Spirit City." The young woman's expression fluctuated for a while before she finally let out a long breath and spoke.
Han Li, standing by, also secretly felt fortunate.
After all, he too had some interest in the Spirit Emperor position.
Evidently, the Ye family didn't believe that he, a cultivator who had just advanced to the Integration stage, would also be eyeing the Spirit Emperor position. Therefore, her previous words were entirely directed at the Thousand Spirit Immortaless.
The young woman didn't try to hide anything from him, evidently because the favor from his assistance during their trip to the Wood Clan was still remembered, and she was doing him a small courtesy as well.
Although he didn't understand everything, he at least knew that this demon calamity was approaching ferociously and was extremely perilous.
This alone was enough to fill him with a sense of dread.
Some of his original plans for gradual cultivation seemed to require re-evaluation.
"This junior has already told you what you should know. Now for another matter. Ying'er, on behalf of my mother, extends an invitation to Aunt Liu and Senior Han, hoping that both of you will become our Ye family's Supreme Guest Elders." Just as Han Li and Liu Qing had not yet fully processed the astonishing news they had just received, the young woman smiled sweetly at them.
"Supreme Guest Elder! Ying'er, didn't your mother tell you? The only reason I joined the previous Spirit Emperor was because he had shown me great kindness on several occasions, and I had no way to repay him, which is why I served him. Now that I have finally regained my freedom, I truly have no intention of being constrained by others again. Otherwise, I wouldn't be trying to seize the Spirit Emperor position with my Mid-Integration stage cultivation." Liu Qing refused almost without hesitation, shaking her head.
"My mother certainly knows about this, but she asked me to convey a few words to Aunt Liu. If, after hearing them, you're still unwilling, my mother will absolutely not press the matter further." Ye Ying blinked and said with a smile.
"A few words! Heh heh, it's been so many years since we last met. Your mother is still as quirky as ever. All right! I'll hear her out then." Liu Qing was slightly taken aback, then pursed her lips and smiled.
Seeing this, Ye Ying felt her heart relax. Then, with a slight movement of her lips, she transmitted a message.
Han Li, observing from the side, watched the young woman's reaction with some curiosity.
A moment later, he saw the woman's originally smiling face suddenly flush with an unusual crimson hue.
"Is this true? Your mother isn't deceiving me?" The Thousand Spirit Immortaless, who had always been so composed, actually blurted out, her voice even trembling slightly.
"Absolutely not. My mother knows that Aunt Liu has always regretted that particular matter her entire life. While this current opportunity is somewhat dangerous, overall, there is still a significant chance. As long as Aunt Liu is willing to join us, our Ye family will exert the full strength of our clan to provide strong support, which will also benefit ourselves." Ye Ying stated with utmost certainty.
"Good, I'll join your Ye family! Forget a significant chance; even if there's only a glimmer, I will never give up." The young woman said with resolute words, her face immediately turning extremely pale.
"That's wonderful! This way, Aunt Liu can live with my mother. Ying'er can also consult Aunt Liu about some puppet secret arts." The young woman beamed with joy.
The young woman, however, was still feeling quite agitated by what she had just heard, and only managed a faint smile at the girl.
"Senior Han, and what is your decision?" Ye Ying turned her head, looking at Han Li with expectant eyes.
"I rejected so many invitations back then, so naturally, I have no intention of joining the Ye family. I can only say that Fairy Ye has made this trip in vain." Han Li refused bluntly.
"I had thought that Senior, knowing how fierce this demon calamity would be, might have had a change of heart. If that's the case, my mother also has a few words to tell you. If Senior listens and still doesn't change his mind, then simply consider that this young woman never said anything." Ye Ying's eyes flickered as she spoke with a somewhat peculiar expression.
"Oh, Fairy Ye, by all means, tell me!" Han Li's eyebrow twitched slightly, revealing an enigmatic half-smile.
As he had no attachments and was alone in the Spirit Realm, he didn't believe the other party could truly say anything that would make him change his mind.
"Senior Han, have you heard of our Ye family's 'Grass Soul Pill' and the secret art, the Nirvanic Nest Sacred Spirit Grand Art?" Ye Ying asked softly.
"I am, of course, familiar with the esteemed name of the Grass Soul Pill. It is one of the few elixirs in our human race that can still enhance the cultivation of Integration-stage cultivators. However, your Ye family rarely puts it up for sale, do you? At least, I have never seen it auctioned in any market. As for this Nirvanic Nest Sacred Spirit Grand Art, this is truly the first time I've heard of it." Han Li said slowly after a slight deliberation.
"This junior won't elaborate on the effects of the Grass Soul Pill. As long as Senior is willing to join our Ye family, my mother is willing to gift you thirty pills at once. I believe that with so many pills to advance your cultivation, they will certainly be of some help if Senior wishes to break through the Mid-stage bottleneck later. As for the Nirvanic Nest Sacred Spirit Grand Art, it requires a woman from our Ye family who possesses True Phoenix Blood and a man to perform it together for it to achieve its miraculous effects. This art has no other purposes, but it can stimulate the internal potential of ordinary cultivators, gradually change one's physical constitution, and even, in its final stages, possess a miraculous ability similar to an immortal body. Like an undying fire phoenix, one can be reborn through Nirvana." As Ye Ying spoke, for some reason, a blush appeared on her pretty face.
Hearing about the incredible divine ability of possessing an immortal body, Han Li's heart couldn't help but stir.
If his Brahma Holy True Devil Art were to achieve complete mastery in the future, he would inevitably rely on the physical might granted by this cultivation method for close-quarters combat. If he could also have this so-called Nirvanic Nest Sacred Spirit Grand Art for protection, wouldn't it be like adding wings to a tiger?
But this young woman's expression seemed a bit off!
Han Li gazed at the young woman, a hint of contemplation appearing on his face.
Upon hearing Ye Ying's words, Liu Qing was initially stunned. Then she glanced at Han Li, then at the young woman, and suddenly let out a soft chuckle, unable to contain her amusement.
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