Chapter 3635: Heavenly Fiend Demon Lord

Wang Changsheng was somewhat surprised. Gongsun Yang, possessing the Hundred Beasts Physique, made him feel a sense of danger. It seemed this was no ordinary spirit beast; it might even be a descendant of a True Spirit. The Cao family's heritage ran deep!

"Fellow Daoist Qin," Wang Ruyan asked curiously, "Your information is quite sharp. Do you know about the Cao family's guardian spirit beast?"

"Before the great calamity," Qin Hao stated truthfully, "the Cao family's guardian spirit beast was an eighth-tier Blazing Fire Sparrow. It was said to possess the Vermillion Bird bloodline, but it died during the calamity. Its current status is unknown. Given the Cao family's profound heritage, cultivating a new guardian spirit beast would not be difficult."

Without a great calamity, no cultivation family would easily disclose information about their guardian spirit beast, to prevent enemies from targeting it.

The Ye family's guardian spirit beast, the Ice Phoenix, was targeted and has since perished. They have not yet cultivated a new guardian spirit beast.

"Guardian spirit beasts cannot be easily revealed," Ye Xuanji said, her face full of curiosity. "I am curious, how many Mahayana cultivators will attend the Dao Discussion Assembly."

There were already over ten Mahayana cultivators from Xuanyang Realm and Guangyun Realm alone. The Mahayana cultivators attending the Dao Discussion Assembly would definitely come from more than just two realms. It was still unknown how many Mahayana cultivators would arrive.

"The Dao Discussion Assembly is also known as the Hundred Mahayana Assembly," Qin Hao explained, his face full of pride. "Last time, over a hundred Mahayana cultivators attended the assembly, coming from dozens of realms. Many Mahayana cultivators consider it an honor to attend the Dao Discussion Assembly hosted by the Cao family."

Being able to attend the Dao Discussion Assembly was itself a form of recognition. The Mahayana cultivators participating came from multiple realms, making it an excellent opportunity to expand one's network.

"Fellow Daoist Qin," Chen Yueying asked, puzzled, "From what you're saying, are there other powers that host Dao Discussion Assemblies?"

Qin Hao nodded and said, "Of course there are. The Cao family's strength is not the strongest in the East Profound Continent Realm Cluster. There is always someone stronger."

The East Profound Continent Realm Cluster had tens of thousands of realms. No single power dominated. There were many powers comparable to the Cao family; the world didn't revolve around them.

"We've traveled for so long," Qin Hao suggested. "Let's get some good rest first. Once the Cao family cultivators contact us, we can get to know other fellow Daoists."

Wang Changsheng, Wang Ruyan, Wang Yidao, Wang Yulan, and others settled into a nine-story azure pavilion. Chen Yueying and the others each found separate accommodations and settled in.

In an eighteen-story golden pavilion, with upturned eaves and intricate dougong brackets, adorned with carved beams and painted rafters, Cao Tianhu was reporting the situation to a pale-faced old man in a green robe. The old man was tall and thin, and his eyes held an imposing aura without him even needing to frown.

This was Cao Yichen, a late Mahayana stage cultivator who had opened two orifices. It was precisely because of Cao Yichen's presence that the Cao family dared to allow so many Mahayana cultivators in. If anyone truly dared to cause trouble, they would certainly face severe consequences.

"The Azure Lotus Immortal Couple, Ye Xuanji, Myriad Illusions Divine Monarch, Immortal Drunken, and others have all arrived," Cao Tianhu reported. "Some guests have not yet arrived, presumably they are on their way."

"The Azure Lotus Immortal Couple, Ye Xuanji, and Myriad Illusions Divine Monarch are all relatively famous Mahayana cultivators within the last ten thousand years," Cao Yichen instructed. "Their strength should not be underestimated. You must entertain them well and build good relationships with them. In the future, you will need to interact with them."

Cao Yichen instructed that after the Dao Discussion Assembly concluded, he intended to undergo the Nine-Nine Thunder Tribulation. If successful, he would ascend to the Immortal Realm, and he was quite confident in his success.

The purpose of holding this Dao Discussion Assembly was, firstly, to exchange cultivation resources, ideally for orifice-opening materials; secondly, to pave the way for their younger generation and help them expand their network; and thirdly, to increase the Cao family's influence.

The ability to draw Mahayana cultivators from dozens of realms to attend the Dao Discussion Assembly was itself a display of power. Powers like the Tang Clan, the Luo family, and the Ye family did not possess such extensive influence.

"Yes, Ancestor Yichen," Cao Tianhu replied, then stood up and withdrew.

Half a month quickly passed.

In a quiet manor, over twenty Mahayana cultivators, including Wang Changsheng, Chen Yueying, Cao Yuzhen, Cao Yufeng, Cao Tianhu, Qin Hao, and Wang Ruyan, sat in an azure stone pavilion, drinking tea and chatting.

"Fellow Daoist Wang," Immortal Drunken asked curiously, taking a gulp of spirit wine, "calculating the time, the Heavenly Venerate Xuanling's Dao field should be appearing soon, shouldn't it?"

"Almost," Wang Changsheng replied truthfully. "However, the Dao field appears randomly, and according to the information we've gathered, the intervals between its appearances are getting longer and longer. No one knows where it will appear next."

Wang Changsheng replied truthfully, adding that the Dao field's appearance time was not fixed. Judging from the intervals of its previous appearances, each one had been longer than the last.

"Fellow Daoist Wang and Madam Wang are incredibly skilled," Ni Wuting said with a smile, his face full of envy. "You must have obtained many good items in the Dao field! I heard the Dao field appeared on Xuangling Continent last time."

"The Dao field indeed had many good things," Wang Changsheng said. "However, we didn't obtain many. There were True Spirits inside, and for us to leave alive was already great luck."

As Wang Changsheng finished speaking, a look of lingering fear appeared on his face. With his current strength, if he truly encountered a True Spirit, he wouldn't be afraid. As for whether he could kill a True Spirit, it would depend on the type of True Spirit, as True Spirits also varied in strength.

"True Spirits!" Ni Tianlong asked curiously. "Are there many True Spirits in the Dao field?"

"Four or five, perhaps! Or even more," Wang Changsheng said. "The Dao field is too vast; it's not easy for a Mahayana cultivator to explore the entire thing. If Fellow Daoist Ni is interested, you can try your luck in the Xuanyang Realm."

"I have been to the Xuanyang Realm many times," Immortal Drunken said with a look of regret, "but I've never encountered it."

"Luck is hard to predict," Cao Yuzhen sighed. "Ancestor Yichen stayed in the Xuanyang Realm for over ten thousand years and never encountered the Dao field's appearance. The moment he left, the Dao field appeared."

She took out a pale golden Dharma plate, channeled a spell into it, and her brow furrowed. "Tianhu, go and greet him. The Heavenly Fiend Demon Monarch from the Demon Realm has arrived."

Cao Tianhu responded, then stood up and left.

"Heavenly Fiend Demon Monarch!" Ni Tianlong asked curiously. "Is he from the Demon Realm where Saint Ancestor Xuanfu resides?"

Cao Yuzhen nodded and said, "Precisely. We have no particular relationship with the Heavenly Fiend Demon Monarch, and I didn't expect him to come. A guest is a guest. Since he's here, please invite him in!"

"I heard the Heavenly Fiend Demon Monarch is one of the Ten Great Saint Ancestors of the Demon Realm," Ni Tianlong said, his face full of curiosity. "He cultivates both magic and physical arts. It's said he is a subordinate of Saint Ancestor Xuanfu."

"A subordinate of Saint Ancestor Xuanfu? One of the Ten Great Saint Ancestors!" Wang Changsheng thought, secretly astonished. If a subordinate was this strong, how much stronger must Saint Ancestor Xuanfu be?

"He is indeed a subordinate of Saint Ancestor Xuanfu," Cao Yuzhen said slowly, "but back then he was only a Nascent Soul cultivator with low strength. Saint Ancestor Xuanfu has not appeared for many years. Rumors say he has died, and there are also rumors that he ascended to the Immortal Realm."

"Saint Ancestor Xuanfu wouldn't die so easily," Ye Xuanji interjected, her expression grave. "He could destroy a major clan by himself; his strength is immense."

As soon as she said this, most of the Mahayana cultivators present showed expressions of surprise. They clearly were unaware of this matter.

Not long after, Cao Tianhu led a burly man in a black shirt into the room. The man had a square face, and a terrifying murderous aura emanated from his body. This was the Heavenly Fiend Demon Monarch, a mid-Mahayana stage cultivator.