Chapter 3651: Heavenly Demon Alliance

**Demon Realm, Tianyan Continent.**

The Tianyan Mountain Range is located in the central part of the Tianyan Continent, stretching for hundreds of millions of miles. This is the headquarters of the Nightmare Palace. The Nightmare Palace boasts a long heritage; each successive Palace Master is bestowed the title "Nightmare Demonic Lord," but outsiders commonly refer to them as "Nightmare Saint Ancestor."

Inside a spacious and brightly lit grand hall, a thousand-zhang-wide black magic array occupied its center. A strikingly beautiful woman in a black dress stood beside the array, her expression respectful. The beautiful woman in black was none other than the Nightmare Saint Ancestor. She was at the late Mahayana stage, having opened two Apertures, and was preparing to undergo the Nine-Nine Thunder Tribulation.

Above the magic array, the phantom of a burly young man in black robes floated, his gaze authoritative.

"Excellent, to think you managed to collect a material like Demonic Marrow Jade Silver. When you complete the Nine-Nine Thunder Tribulation and ascend to the Immortal Realm, bring this item with you! Remember, ascend at the place I instructed so you can land in the territory of our Heavenly Demon Alliance. If you land elsewhere, it's hard to say what might happen. A Saint Race member who ascended from the Yin Demon Realm, for example, landed in the territory of the Heavenly Roar Clan and became a mining slave. Fortunately, he found an opportunity to escape."

The phantom of the young man in black robes spoke.

"Yes, Elder Xu." The Nightmare Saint Ancestor dutifully agreed.

The Heavenly Demon Alliance was the Nightmare Palace's backing in the Immortal Realm, holding significant influence in the Northern Sea Immortal Domain. Naturally, if she were to ascend to the Immortal Realm, she would wish to rely on the Heavenly Demon Alliance, as it is always better to seek shade under a big tree.

"Have you arranged for a successor? It's good to have someone to delegate tasks to." the phantom inquired.

"Everything is arranged," the Nightmare Saint Ancestor replied truthfully. "Fellow Daoist Liu possesses mid-Mahayana cultivation and has opened two Apertures, making him suitable to take my place."

"That's good. Complete the handover with your subordinates, and then proceed with the Nine-Nine Thunder Tribulation! The Heavenly Demon Alliance also requires fresh blood."

With that, the phantom of the young man in black robes dissipated. The Nightmare Saint Ancestor let out a sigh of relief and stepped out.

**Xuan Yang Realm, Xuan Ling Continent, Green Lotus Island.**

At Green Lotus Peak, Wang Changsheng, Ye Haitang, Wang Ruyan, Wang Qingfeng, and Dong Xueli were seated in a green stone pavilion, enjoying tea and conversation.

"Uncle, Aunt, I've been on Green Lotus Island for quite some time now, and it's time for me to leave. I'll keep an eye out for the materials you need to collect."

Ye Haitang's face was filled with reluctance. She had lived on Green Lotus Island for several years but found the environment uncongenial, unable to even cultivate. Cultivators from the Demon Realm also traveled to other realms, with opportunities to gather materials required by Spirit Cultivators.

Wang Changsheng sighed softly and said, "Be extra careful while you're alone in the Demon Realm, and try to avoid making enemies. If you truly provoke a powerful adversary, you can come to us, and we will help you out."

"That's right! The doors of Green Lotus Island are always open for you," Wang Ruyan added.

"Understood, Uncle, Aunt. I will be careful. You two also be very careful. If you ever need my help, you can contact me through the communication array in the lower realms." Ye Haitang stated earnestly, implying that she could handle matters that were inconvenient for the Wang family to deal with directly.

"We will. Be safe on your journey. Once you're back in the Demon Realm, use the communication array to let us know you're safe," Wang Changsheng admonished, as Ye Haitang's current strength was too weak to be of significant help; her ability to take care of herself was enough.

"Alright, if you have time, you can also visit me in the Demon Realm."

Ye Haitang stood up, changed her appearance, and Wang Qingfeng personally escorted her off Green Lotus Island.

"Madam, you can continue your secluded cultivation of the Spirit Domain now," Wang Changsheng said.

Wang Ruyan nodded. Just as she was about to speak, Wang Changsheng took out a blue communication disk from his storage and infused it with a spell. Wang Yongqian's voice then rang out: "Ancestor, Senior Ni from Guangyun Realm is visiting."

"Fellow Daoist Ni, he came so quickly?" Wang Ruyan said in surprise, as the Dao Discussion Assembly had only concluded a little over a thousand years ago.

"Perhaps it's for the Immortal Realm fragments!" Wang Changsheng guessed, recalling that when they left with Ni Tianlong, Ni Tianlong had continuously inquired about the Immortal Realm fragments on their way back. He was very interested in the True Spirits within the Immortal Realm fragments.

"Is he by himself?" Wang Changsheng asked.

"Also Ni Wuting and Heavenly Blessing Divine Monarch. Heavenly Blessing Divine Monarch has advanced to the Mahayana stage," Wang Yongqian reported truthfully.

"Please invite them to the reception hall! We'll be right there," Wang Changsheng instructed, putting away the communication disk.

"Heavenly Blessing Divine Monarch? I heard his luck is exceptional. Could it be that he's going to encounter the opening of the Immortal Realm fragments?" Wang Ruyan's face was full of curiosity.

"Perhaps! Let's go meet them."

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan arrived at the reception hall and waited quietly. A moment later, Ni Tianlong, Ni Wuting, and Heavenly Blessing Divine Monarch entered.

"Fellow Daoist Ni, Fellow Daoist Jiang, long time no see," Wang Changsheng greeted them with a smile.

"Not that long, Fellow Daoist Wang," Ni Tianlong said, as he took out a green storage bracelet and handed it to Wang Changsheng. "We've come this time to exchange for a map of the Xuanling Celestial Venerable's cultivation grounds."

Ni Tianlong had asked Profound Machine Divine Monarch for a divination, who indicated that his fortuitous encounter lay in the Xuan Yang Realm. He and Ni Wuting rushed to the Xuan Yang Realm with the utmost speed, where they met Heavenly Blessing Divine Monarch on Qianling Continent and came together.

"A map of the Xuanling Celestial Venerable's cultivation grounds?" Wang Changsheng took the storage bracelet, scanned it with his divine sense, and a thoughtful expression appeared on his face. The storage bracelet contained many materials, including two materials for opening the second Aperture, and several high-grade spirit medicines.

"That's right, we only need the map indicating where True Spirits are active," Ni Tianlong stated earnestly. He had exchanged for many materials at the Dao Discussion Assembly and successfully opened his second Aperture; otherwise, he wouldn't dare to scheme against True Spirits. Heavenly Blessing Divine Monarch had excellent luck, so they were simply accompanying him to try their fortune.

Wang Changsheng took out a pale golden beast hide, handed it to Ni Tianlong, and said, "This is the map showing True Spirit activity. If you are fortunate enough to enter the cultivation grounds for treasure hunting, be extra careful; True Spirits are not easy to deal with."

"Thank you for the reminder, Fellow Daoist Wang. We understand." Ni Tianlong repeatedly expressed his thanks and accepted the golden beast hide. He intended to slay True Spirits not only for their essence blood, but also to covet their True Spirit Cores.

"Fellow Daoist Ni, is Fellow Daoist Xu not with you?" Wang Ruyan asked casually. She had wished to ask Profound Machine Divine Monarch to divine for the Wang family members, but Profound Machine Divine Monarch was elusive, appearing and disappearing like a dragon, and they couldn't find him.

"No," Ni Tianlong explained. "I asked him for a divination, but he had affairs in another realm and is not with us."

Wang Ruyan was somewhat disappointed and did not press further.

"Fellow Daoist Ni, Fellow Daoist Jiang, since you've come all this way, why not stay on Green Lotus Island for a while, so we can extend our hospitality," Wang Changsheng said warmly.

"Thank you for your kindness, Fellow Daoist Wang, but we have urgent matters to attend to. Perhaps next time!" Ni Tianlong politely declined. According to the intelligence he possessed, the cultivation grounds were about to appear. Logically, since the cultivation grounds last appeared on Xuanling Continent, they wouldn't manifest in Xuanling Celestial Venerable's cultivation grounds next. Naturally, he would not stay long on Xuanling Continent, intending to try his luck elsewhere.

Wang Changsheng did not press the issue. After chatting for over an hour, Ni Tianlong and his two companions took their leave.

Wang Changsheng instructed Wang Yongqian to monitor news regarding the Xuanling Celestial Venerable's cultivation grounds, and then entered secluded cultivation. Wang Ruyan also entered secluded cultivation to refine her Spirit Domain.

The Four Seasons Sword Venerable resided on Green Lotus Island for several years. He bid them farewell and departed for Xuanguang Continent with a portion of the Taiyi Immortal Sect disciples.