Chapter 400: Worshiping the Nine Suns

Episode 1: Secret Technique "Three Autumn Leaves"

"Have you found out his identity?" Emperor Xinghe, appearing in the pool, narrowed his eyes, his presence even more oppressive.

"It's confirmed," Revered Demon Nine Abyss said respectfully.

"This subordinate is confident," Revered Demon Thousand Cricket added.

"Who?" Emperor Xinghe in the pool asked coldly.

Revered Demon Thousand Cricket continued, "He is Meng Chuan, Marquis Dongning, a disciple of Yuanchu Mountain of the human race. Both Nine Abyss and I believe that Meng Chuan's talent far surpasses what is publicly known, and he secretly became a King Godfiend long ago. It's only because he excels at underground reconnaissance that the human race has gone to great lengths to conceal his brilliance and hide information about him."

"Meng Chuan, Marquis Dongning?" Emperor Xinghe asked, "Are you absolutely certain? What I want is... absolute certainty."

Identifying the target requires a significant cost to act. The last time the 'Three Absolutes Formation' was set up, Old Ancestor Huangyao lost his life, and it still failed. This time, to kill, the cost will naturally be even greater. What if we kill the wrong person? Revered Demon Thousand Cricket's life wouldn't be enough to compensate.

"Reporting to the Emperor," Revered Demon Thousand Cricket said respectfully, "This subordinate sought out three thousand demon kings and placed a karmic blood curse on them. They were completely dispersed throughout the human world, with no discernible pattern. So far, five hundred thirty-three of these bait demon kings have died, and five hundred twenty-seven of those died at the hands of Meng Chuan, Marquis Dongning."

Revered Demon Nine Abyss also added, "If this subordinate didn't have a token and was told to search continuously across the world, it would be like searching for a needle in a haystack. I doubt I could find fifty bait demon kings in a month. Yet Meng Chuan managed to kill so many; he must be the Godfiend skilled in underground reconnaissance."

"Meng Chuan?" Emperor Xinghe in the pool was silent for a moment before asking, "Have his movements been confirmed?"

"After confirming it was him, for the past half-month, I've frequently used the karmic blood curse to pinpoint his location," Revered Demon Thousand Cricket said. "During the day, he is almost always active across the world—at the bottom of the four seas, deep beneath the land, in various subterranean locations. Our demon kings are also primarily slaughtered during the day. It matches perfectly. At night, he returns to 'Jiangzhou City of the Great Zhou Dynasty'."

"Active underground everywhere during the day? Returns to Jiangzhou City at night?" Emperor Xinghe nodded slightly, a smile appearing on his face. "Thousand Cricket, you've done very well."

"It is this subordinate's honor to serve the Emperors," Revered Demon Thousand Cricket bowed slightly.

Emperor Xinghe smiled, casting a satisfied glance at the two Revered Demons, then his figure in the pool disappeared.

***

**Demon Realm.**

In the ice palace suspended high in the deep sky, three Emperors were gathered.

"All the intelligence on the human Godfiend 'Meng Chuan' is here," Emperor Peng said. "According to the intelligence, Meng Chuan entered Yuanchu Mountain as the top-ranked new disciple. Shortly after descending the mountain, while still a Great Solar Godfiend, he and his companions jointly killed 'Palace Master Blackwater' of the Heavenly Demon Gate, thanks to his exceptional speed and skill in rescue. A peak fourth-level sky demon king, 'Black Rock Demon King', once ambushed Meng Chuan, but Black Rock Demon King failed, and Meng Chuan and his wife subsequently publicly claimed to have become Marquis Godfiends."

"Over a decade later, when our demon race launched large-scale attacks on human cities, we confirmed his multiple interventions, each demonstrating at least top-tier King Godfiend strength. I suspect he was already a King Godfiend by then," Emperor Peng continued. "Based on this deduction, he has likely been a King Godfiend for over ten years. If his talent is as monstrous as we suspect, he might have reached the peak of King Godfiend realm within ten years. Combined with some special opportunities and powerful treasures, he could fully fight one against three, countering Huangyao and the others. Furthermore, he belongs to the lightning lineage. When Huangyao and Beijue besieged the mysterious Godfiend, it was also confirmed that Godfiend specialized in the lightning lineage. Putting all these factors together, Meng Chuan indeed fits the description well."

Empress Xuanyue gently said, "You forgot one thing: his extreme speed. His formidable underground reconnaissance skills aren't just due to secret techniques; high speed also significantly boosts exploration efficiency."

"Since it's confirmed, I'll make the preparations," Emperor Xinghe said, looking at his two companions.

"Proceed with the preparations," Emperor Peng and Empress Xuanyue both said, looking at him.

Emperor Xinghe nodded.

In an open space, he waved his hand, conjuring a massive black disc, within which shimmered faint lights.

"Cangyuan World, Great Zhou Dynasty, Marquis Dongning, Meng Chuan!" Emperor Xinghe wrote character by character on the disc with his right index finger. Each character was condensed from fresh blood, merging into the black disc.

The human world, in the river of time and space, is also known as 'Cangyuan World'. Many worlds are named after their historically strongest figures. After all, 'Ancestor Cangyuan's' renown spread far and wide, reaching countless worlds. Thus, powerful beings from other worlds naturally refer to Ancestor Cangyuan's home world as 'Cangyuan World'.

"Om."

As Emperor Xinghe wrote character after character on the black disc, a faint karmic connection began to form between him and 'Meng Chuan' in the human world. Through the ethereal karmic link, Emperor Xinghe vaguely perceived the figure of a young man.

"Unfortunately, I don't have his blood or hair as a catalyst," Emperor Xinghe gently shook his head. "Moreover, being separated by an entire world, the human world poses too great an obstruction for me; it's quite difficult to lock onto Meng Chuan."

"This Meng Chuan can fight one against three; even the Three Absolutes Formation couldn't defeat him. It's impossible to secretly obtain his hair or blood," Emperor Peng stated. "Even an ordinary King Godfiend, when protected by an Interminable Domain, wouldn't allow anyone to take their hair or blood. If one could quietly take his hair or blood, one could also take his head."

"Yes, I know."

Emperor Xinghe nodded, "I need to perform rites for him for nine days, writing out the complete curse text. Only when I act on the ninth day will the curse's power reach its maximum."

"We've waited for so many years; of course, we have patience for these nine days," Emperor Peng chuckled.

"Emperor Xinghe will perform rites for him for nine days. Once the curse descends on the ninth day, he will surely know if his life hangs by a thread. If he dies, that's that," Empress Xuanyue said. "But if he survives and realizes his identity is exposed, the human race will undoubtedly strengthen his protection. The next time we try to act, it will be much harder. Therefore, this plan must be even more detailed, leaving no loopholes."

"What do you mean?" Emperor Peng and Emperor Xinghe looked at Empress Xuanyue.

"If we are to do it, we must see it through. The final phase of the plan should also be secretly prepared," Empress Xuanyue added. "Let us prepare everything we can for Meng Chuan. This time, we must eliminate him. If he lives, our scheme will be largely unsuccessful."

"Indeed."

Emperor Peng and Emperor Xinghe both nodded.

Emperor Peng began to make other preparations, while Empress Xuanyue stood guard for Emperor Xinghe.

Before the black disc, Emperor Xinghe knelt motionless. Every hour, he would write a segment of the 'Death Curse' on the black disc with his blood. In Emperor Xinghe's perception, the previously blurry figure of the young man was gradually becoming clearer.