Chapter 199: Rapid Growth, Advancing by Leaps and Bounds (Seeking Subscriptions)
Lin Yuan had never underestimated the ancestral demonic tree, which served as the mother tree for his current demonic tree.
The ancestral demonic tree possessed an incredible level of control over any demonic tree grown from demonic seeds, even across worlds. It could roughly sense and, at a cost, employ various methods.
Because of this,
Upon sensing that the ancestral demonic tree was contacting him, Lin Yuan did not take any action. Instead, he played the role of a demonic tree that had infiltrated behind the Azure Sky World, enduring hardships to survive.
Of course,
Lin Yuan was prepared for the worst.
That is, if the ancestral demonic tree noticed anything unusual, within just a few decades, he had grown to the peak of the Sixth Rank. The ancestral demonic tree, unless it was foolish, would have detected that something was amiss.
But clearly, such a situation did not occur; otherwise, the ancestral demonic tree's first words wouldn't be, 'You survived?'
Actually, this was normal.
If the ancestral demonic tree truly possessed the ability to sense across worlds, it would have known everything about its offspring demonic tree, even from a world away. It could completely bring its consciousness down, rather than helplessly watch hundreds of thousands of demonic tree seeds perish in the Azure Sky World.
Since Lin Yuan had decided to play the role of a loyal demonic tree, he naturally wouldn't make unreasonable demands.
Lin Yuan was well aware that the ancestral demonic tree paid a price to sow hundreds of thousands of demonic tree seeds into the Azure Sky World. The purpose was to disrupt the rear of the Azure Sky World and even become a 'guide' for the true form of the ancestral demonic tree outside the world.
However,
Under the suppression of the world, most of the hundreds of thousands of demonic tree seeds had died.
If Lin Yuan's consciousness hadn't descended, the current demonic tree would have died a long time ago.
Therefore,
In the current Azure Sky World, Lin Yuan had become the ancestral demonic tree's only 'seedling.'
As long as the ancestral demonic tree's mind was normal and it still had plans for the Azure Sky World, it would inevitably make some moves to support Lin Yuan.
If Lin Yuan were to die, then the ancestral demonic tree's attempt to descend into the Azure Sky World could only be done through direct confrontation.
And based on the information Lin Yuan had gathered over the years, the ancestral demonic tree did not have an advantage facing numerous united experts from the Azure Alliance on the battlefield outside the Azure Sky World. Against the united front supported by a world, the ancestral demonic tree lacked an advantage and was essentially at a disadvantage; it couldn't endure indefinitely.
"The situation is not good."
The ancestral demonic tree didn't doubt Lin Yuan's words.
Joking? Hundreds of thousands of demonic tree seeds had almost died, so describing the situation as 'not good' was already a euphemism. The actual situation should be dire and hopeless.
In fact, the ancestral demonic tree also underestimated the suppression of the Azure Sky World.
"How do you want me to help you?"
Following the connection between the mother tree and the offspring, the ancestral demonic tree inquired of Lin Yuan.
As long as Lin Yuan was alive, its original plan wasn't completely in vain. It had another possibility to descend into the Azure Sky World.
Thinking about this, the ancestral demonic tree couldn't help but feel excited.
For three hundred years, it had been at a stalemate with the Azure Alliance, making no progress and even considering giving up on the Azure Sky World. After all, given the current situation, continuing to stalemate would bring no change. Although the Azure Sky World was a huge supplement for it, it had to be able to consume it.
But now, Lin Yuan's survival brought a glimmer of hope.
As long as Lin Yuan grew to a certain strength, it could use the connection between the mother tree and the offspring, along with Lin Yuan's cooperation, to open a spatial channel directly into the Azure Sky World.
By then, with its essence as an otherworldly evil god, the Azure Sky World would have no resistance, and everything would become its nourishment.
"Ancestor, I want flesh, I want souls."
Lin Yuan immediately stated.
This also aligns with the normal needs of a demonic tree.
The growth of a demonic tree doesn't require the support of realms; it only needs sufficient flesh and soul to experience rapid advancement.
Essentially, demonic trees originate from the ancestral demonic tree, with the former being a kind of extension of the latter.
"Flesh and soul."
The ancestral demonic tree fell into silence.
Its true form was currently outside the world, so where could it get flesh and soul for Lin Yuan? Even if it managed to obtain flesh and soul, it couldn't deliver them.
"Well, let's go with this."
"I can only do this."
After careful consideration, the ancestral demonic tree made a decision.
Hum.
Under the impetus of the ancestral demonic tree, a large mass of its demonic origin power split off.
The demonic origin power was the core power of the ancestral demonic tree.
Similarly, demonic origin power could communicate with various methods of the ancestral demonic tree, offspring demonic trees, and others.
Using the connection between the mother tree and the offspring, the ancestral demonic tree could send a portion of its demonic origin power to the offspring demonic tree.
It's worth noting that the ancestral demonic tree had never bestowed its demonic origin power on the offspring demonic tree because it simply wasn't cost-effective.
If it weren't for Lin Yuan being of significant use, crucial to whether it could devour the Azure Sky World, the ancestral demonic tree wouldn't have paid this price.
This mass of demonic origin power could likely generate a demonic army exceeding a million.
Deep within the Black Mist Mountain Range,
Lin Yuan patiently awaited the response from the ancestral demonic tree.
"Did I make an unreasonable request?" The silence of the ancestral demonic tree left Lin Yuan somewhat puzzled.
But the next moment,
In the root region, within the burning pitch-black flames, a dark force slowly appeared.
"What is this?" Lin Yuan was surprised.
At the moment this dark force appeared,
He felt his entire body trembling, experiencing an intense desire.
This was the origin of the ancestral demonic tree.
For a demonic tree like him, it was the most eagerly absorbable power, far surpassing the countless times the power of flesh and soul.
To consume flesh and soul, it still required transformation through the demonic tree itself. However, the origin of the ancestral demonic tree was the purest power, capable of nearly infinitely boosting the power of the offspring demonic tree.
In theory, with enough of this power, the offspring demonic tree could fully grow to the level of the ancestral demonic tree.
"This mass of origin is enough for you to cultivate for a period."
"Don't disappoint me."
The spiritual fluctuation sent by the ancestral demonic tree seemed somewhat tired.
Having said that, it severed the connection with Lin Yuan.
It needed to continuously expel void power to compensate for its losses.
"Origin power of the ancestral demonic tree?"
Lin Yuan looked at this dark force and suppressed the desire within his heart.
"So, by bestowing such essential origin power, does the Ancestral Demonic Tree intend to let me survive?" Lin Yuan sneered inwardly.
On the surface, it seemed like the Ancestral Demonic Tree paid this enormous price for the sake of letting its offspring survive.
In reality, it was just a matter of robbing Peter to pay Paul.
As long as the Ancestral Demonic Tree could finally descend into the Azure Sky World, it could completely devour Lin Yuan's demonic tree and reclaim the previously 'invested' origin power.
For an extradimensional evil god like the Ancestral Demonic Tree, ferocity and wickedness were its essence, and offspring were merely tools.
"But who devours whom at that time is uncertain." Lin Yuan shook his head slightly.
The Ancestral Demonic Tree wanted to devour Lin Yuan, and Lin Yuan also wouldn't mind devouring the Ancestral Demonic Tree.
Lin Yuan was quite curious about such extradimensional evil gods. The current demonic tree was just a demonic god offspring and far from a genuine extradimensional evil god.
With the 'origin power' sent by the Ancestral Demonic Tree, Lin Yuan entered another period of rapid growth.
Originally, Lin Yuan thought that after dealing with the Phoenix King, he would lurk for a while in the face of the remaining seven 'kings' grouped together.
However, the Ancestral Demonic Tree was too generous, sending such a large mass of origin power, almost equivalent to dozens of Phoenix Kings in volume.
Moreover, in terms of pure power, the Ancestral Demonic Tree's origin power surpassed many demonic beast kings by an unknown margin.
Firstly, this kind of origin power was the fundamental power of extradimensional evil gods.
Secondly, it was the origin power of the ancestor, which came from the same source as Lin Yuan and underwent almost no transformation.
"This feels really comfortable."
Lin Yuan continuously absorbed the origin power, feeling the branches of the demonic tree undergoing a transformation.
This transformation was a fundamental change. The demonic tree Lin Yuan occupied was starting to transform towards the true form of the Ancestral Demonic Tree located outside the world.
Next,
Lin Yuan no longer bothered to continue hunting the demonic and ferocious beasts in the Black Mist Mountain Range.
Instead, after a period of time when the absorption of origin power was complete, he actively contacted the Ancestral Demonic Tree to demand more.
Facing Lin Yuan's request for help, the Ancestral Demonic Tree was extremely generous, almost responding to every request.
With the full support of the Ancestral Demonic Tree, Lin Yuan's growth rate was getting faster and faster.
Deep within the Black Mist Mountain Range,
Lin Yuan's mind focused entirely on the root area, above that cluster of pitch-black flames.
"Is this cluster of pitch-black flames the core used by the Ancestral Demonic Tree to control its offspring?" Lin Yuan stared at the pitch-black flames, silently thinking to himself.
The Ancestral Demonic Tree could contact him and send origin power, all through this cluster of pitch-black flames.
The demonic tree Lin Yuan currently occupied had already been controlled from head to toe, with the sole exception of this cluster of pitch-black flames, which remained in Lin Yuan's blind spot.
Every time Lin Yuan attempted to refine this cluster of pitch-black flames, he vaguely sensed a great risk.
"Is the Ancestral Demonic Tree being so accommodating to me because of this?" Lin Yuan thought silently.
The Ancestral Demonic Tree granted Lin Yuan everything due to his growth, which was genuinely useful. It could help the Ancestral Demonic Tree overcome the battlefield outside the world and directly descend into the interior of the Azure Sky World.
The crucial thing was that the Ancestral Demonic Tree could control Lin Yuan's life and death with a single thought.
And the means to achieve that was through this cluster of pitch-black flames.
Coupled with the absolute loyalty of the offspring demonic tree to the Ancestral Demonic Tree.
Under various factors,
It led to the level of support provided by the Ancestral Demonic Tree.
In the eyes of the Ancestral Demonic Tree, everything it granted Lin Yuan could be reclaimed with almost no loss.
"Unable to refine."
Lin Yuan carefully observed the pitch-black flames.
He found that he had no ability to refine them at all.
As soon as he slightly touched the pitch-black flames, the Ancestral Demonic Tree would sense it.
"Then let's seal it."
Lin Yuan continued observing the pitch-black flames.
The area where the pitch-black flames were located was the deep part of Lin Yuan's roots.
Its impact on Lin Yuan was only a few possibilities, such as a sudden explosion, completely destroying the root main trunk.
Therefore,
sealing it was the best choice.
As for the sealing method, Lin Yuan needed to use his extraordinary comprehension to create it based on his detailed situation and the state of the pitch-black flames.
Time passed.
In the blink of an eye, another ten years passed.
"Sealing, complete."
Lin Yuan's mind gathered in front of the pitch-black flames at the root area.
Threads of power, like a spider's web with countless layers, slowly enveloped the cluster of pitch-black flames.
Then, all the power was completely hidden in the depths of space.
After ten years of comprehension, Lin Yuan finally, with extraordinary comprehension, devised a method to completely seal the pitch-black flames.
This method consisted of sixty-three core spatial rules. With just a thought, Lin Yuan could isolate space.
No matter what changes occurred in the pitch-black flames, they could not affect Lin Yuan's true body.
"Finally done."
Lin Yuan breathed a sigh of relief. With the completion of the sealing technique, Lin Yuan could be said to have formally escaped from the control of the Ancestral Demonic Tree.
Of course, the Ancestral Demonic Tree was unaware of this. In the eyes of such extradimensional evil gods, their offspring were absolutely loyal to them.
There was no possibility of any betrayal.
The Ancestral Demonic Tree probably never imagined that there would be an existence like Lin Yuan.
"Ten years of cultivation."
After casting the sealing technique, Lin Yuan's perception spread in all directions.
During these ten years, creating the sealing technique only took up a small part of Lin Yuan's time.
In addition,
Lin Yuan had many more gains.
Firstly, there was strength.
Lin Yuan had now entered the Seventh Rank.
According to Lin Yuan's previous estimate, breaking through to the Seventh Rank would take at least fifty to a hundred years.
But the Ancestral Demonic Tree was too generous, continuously feeding 'origin power,' allowing Lin Yuan to cross this cultivation progress in just ten years.
As a Seventh Rank Demonic Tree, its roots spread, almost covering the entire Black Mist Mountain Range, within Lin Yuan's control for millions of miles.
Apart from the deepest part of the Black Mist Mountain Range, where the seven 'kings' were located, Lin Yuan's control over the Black Mist Mountain Range was unprecedented.
How many demonic and ferocious beasts were in the entire Black Mist Mountain Range, even how many Purple-Eyed Rabbits, were all under Lin Yuan's watchful gaze.
It can be said that as long as something happened in the Black Mist Mountain Range, Lin Yuan wouldn't be unaware.
Now Lin Yuan had some semblance of the prestige of the Ancestral Demonic Tree, an extradimensional evil god who could contend with the Azure Sky World with its own strength.
"Space."
Lin Yuan slightly sensed the surroundings.
Over decades, Lin Yuan's comprehension of the core spatial model had also made great progress.
Space was everywhere, with extremely broad applicability. The sealing technique Lin Yuan devised was based on many core spatial models.
Now Lin Yuan had comprehended two hundred and sixty-seven core spatial models, surpassing the perception of ordinary Eighth Rank evolutionaries.
It should be noted that a normal Eighth Rank evolutionary, when newly entering that rank, would only comprehend a few dozen or at most a few hundred core spatial models.
Lin Yuan's comprehension of over two hundred core spatial models probably equated to several hundred or several thousand years of hard cultivation for an ordinary Eighth Rank evolutionary.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 200: Unifying the Black Mist Mountain Range, the True Crownless King (Seeking Subscriptions)
"If I return now to the main world, the size of the world inside my body will probably exceed a hundred miles, or even several hundred miles," Lin Yuan thought to himself.
Normally, an Eighth Rank evolutionary newly entering that rank would have a world inside their body reaching about a hundred miles in radius.
As they continuously practiced and delved into the Eighth Rank, the world inside their body would slowly grow.
The growth depended mainly on the comprehension of spatial rules.
It also depended on understanding more core spatial models,
which led to the internal world becoming more stable, making it easier to expand.
If there wasn't enough comprehension of space, forcefully expanding the world inside the body could lead to its collapse.
However, with Lin Yuan's current understanding of spatial rules, expanding the world inside his body to several hundred miles was effortless.
With a world hundreds of miles in size, even though Lin Yuan had just entered the Seventh Rank, he could contend with an Eighth Rank evolutionary just entering that rank, thanks to the immense power of his world.
"The Seventh Rank of the Martial Dao."
Lin Yuan's expression fell into brief contemplation.
For many years, he had spent a significant amount of time perfecting the deduction of the Seventh Rank path of the Martial Dao evolution.
After all, Lin Yuan was well aware that his foundation was still in the Martial Dao evolution system. The current cultivation system of the Demonic Tree was only temporary.
For extradimensional evil gods like the Ancestral Demonic Tree, rapid progress could be made in the early stages of cultivation, but it had many hidden dangers.
It was far inferior to the balanced and steady progress of the Martial Dao evolution system.
"Now I've basically perfected the 'Master' stage of the Seventh Rank, and next is the 'Marquis' stage," Lin Yuan thought to himself.
Many evolution paths in the main world divided the Seventh Rank into three stages.
Master stage.
Marquis stage.
King stage.
Similarly, Lin Yuan divided the Seventh Rank of the Martial Dao evolution into these three stages.
Completing the 'Master' stage was equivalent to completing one-third of the Seventh Rank.
Only the 'Marquis' and 'King' stages remained.
"It's about time to take action."
Lin Yuan glanced at the deepest part of the Black Mist Mountain Range.
Since the disappearance of the Phoenix King, the remaining seven 'kings' of the Black Mist Mountain Range had gathered together.
This behavior cut off Lin Yuan's plan to defeat them one by one.
In the past decade, Lin Yuan's roots spread throughout every corner of the Black Mist Mountain Range, except for the deepest part.
He was afraid of alerting them.
But now, with Lin Yuan's strength, he could easily suppress the seven kings with a flick of his hand.
In the deepest part of the Black Mist Mountain Range,
seven enormous beings stood tall.
A terrifying aura pervaded the area. Ordinary demonic beasts, let alone approaching this place, would be frightened by the slightest sensation.
These seven enormous beings were the seven 'kings' of the Black Mist Mountain Range, alongside the previous Phoenix King, known as the Black Mist Eight Kings. They had been the absolute rulers of the Black Mist Mountain Range for countless ages.
However, at this moment,
the atmosphere among the seven 'kings' was tense, and their expressions revealed concern.
"Where did the Phoenix King go? It's been a whole ten years, and there's no trace of it."
The Ape God King spoke in a low voice, and the massive sound waves reverberated in all directions.
As soon as these words were spoken,
the other six kings glanced at each other.
They were equally eager to know the whereabouts of the Phoenix King.
Ten years ago, the Phoenix King disappeared suddenly, taking the Phoenix Tree and the Earth Blaze Valley with it. This disappearance raised uneasy thoughts among them.
It was precisely because of this
that, for the past ten years, the seven kings had gathered together and never separated, guarding against something.
However, continuing like this was not a solution.
Ten years had passed, and the Phoenix King still hadn't appeared. The situation seemed grim.
"We can't keep waiting."
"I'll go out for a while, meet the Lord of the Cyan Alliance, and inquire if he is aware of this matter."
The leading giant king finally spoke.
Among the Black Mist Eight Kings, the Giant King was the leader, with the ancient bloodline of a divine elephant flowing within him.
"Yes."
"Go ask the Lord of the Cyan Alliance."
"Indeed, even if the Lord doesn't know, he will investigate."
"I want to see who dares to attack our Black Mist Mountain Range."
The other beast kings discussed.
The Lord of the Cyan Alliance was the strongest in the Cyan World, the main force against extradimensional evil gods.
According to the character of the Lord of the Cyan Alliance, he would absolutely not allow internal turmoil in the Cyan World while facing external threats.
However, until the matter was confirmed, they didn't dare to contact the Lord of the Cyan Alliance arbitrarily.
In case they reported to the Cyan Alliance just before the Phoenix King returned, it would be embarrassing.
They might even be held accountable by the Lord.
However, ten years had passed, and the Phoenix King was still nowhere to be found. It was time to report to the Lord of the Cyan Alliance.
"Let's go."
"We'll go out together."
The seven beast kings stood up, ready to fly outside.
Suddenly,
the Giant Elephant King's gaze changed slightly.
"There's trouble outside."
The Giant Elephant King's figure paused, looking around with great seriousness.
"Trouble?"
The other six kings became alert at his words.
The next moment,
a black vine descended from the high sky.
"Hmm?"
The Ape God King's face changed drastically, instinctively attempting to dodge.
Although it's unclear what the black vine is, the instinctive intuition as a Beast King makes the Ape God King want to move away.
However, at this moment, the Ape God King's movements seem to have been slowed down countless times.
More precisely, the space around the Ape God King seems to have been elongated many times. The distance that the Ape God King could have crossed in a single step now seems to keep him in place even after ten or a hundred steps.
Whoosh.
The black vine instantly enveloped the Ape God King and then dragged him upward.
The Giant Elephant King and the other six Beast Kings could clearly see that the Ape God King, entangled by the black vine, was still struggling desperately.
But it was in vain; he was quickly dragged away, powerless to resist.
"What is that?"
Only at this moment did the Giant Elephant King and the other six Beast Kings notice that not far away, there stood a towering ancient tree.
The ancient tree was immeasurable in height, presenting a pitch-black color, and it emitted a faintly evil and chaotic aura.
Just now, what dragged away the Ape God King was just one of the countless vines from this ancient tree.
"Not good."
The Giant Elephant King and the other Beast Kings felt their scalps tingle.
They had no idea that, next to their lair, such a monster had appeared at some point. If the Ape God King, with his strength, couldn't resist even one vine among countless others, how powerful was the entire ancient tree?
As for the evil and chaotic aura emanating from the ancient god, the minds of the Giant Elephant King and the other six Beast Kings were in chaos, and they couldn't think about it carefully.
In the minds of the six Beast Kings, there was only one thought.
Run.
Run as far as possible.
Boom!
The six terrifying Beast Kings.
Almost at the same time, rushed in six different directions.
Even in such a chaotic and panicked moment, the Beast Kings instinctively chose different directions.
In this way,
at least they could divert the attention of that terrifying ancient tree.
Splash.
Six black vines descended from the towering ancient tree.
Five of the Beast Kings, facing the entwining vines, struggled for a while, and just like the Ape God King, were swiftly dragged away.
Only the Giant Elephant King remained.
"Ah ah ah ah, break for me!"
The massive body of the Giant Elephant King erupted with earth-shattering power.
As a descendant of an ancient divine elephant, the Giant Elephant King inherited some of the terrifying talents of the ancient divine elephant.
The ancient divine elephant, it was said, was not a lifeform from the Cyan World but came from beyond.
Relying on the talents of the ancient divine elephant, the Giant Elephant King could dominate over the other seven kings of the Black Mist Mountain Range and secure its position as the strongest Beast King.
In fact,
not just in the Black Mist Mountain Range,
among the dozens of Beast Kings in the other nine major mountain ranges of the Cyan World, the strength of the Giant Elephant King was also terrifying, ranking in the top three or even first.
Roaring.
Facing the black vines that easily dragged away the six Beast Kings, the potential of the Giant Elephant King was forced out, his blood boiling, and a huge phantom of an elephant appeared behind him.
Snip.
Under the mad outbreak of the Giant Elephant King, the black vine slowly shattered.
"Managed to break free?"
The Giant Elephant King looked ecstatic.
From the Ape God King being dragged away by the black vines to the six Beast Kings falling into the same fate.
In the eyes of the Giant Elephant King, the black vines were like death gods, imposing a tremendous sense of oppression.
However, now.
With the Giant Elephant King unleashing his full potential and employing dozens of secret techniques to enhance his strength, he finally shattered the black vines. At least, he wouldn't be dragged away like the other Beast Kings.
"My strength, my bloodline."
The Giant Elephant King hadn't emerged with joy yet. Suddenly turning around, he despairingly discovered that hundreds or even thousands of black vines were sweeping towards him.
"This..."
The Giant Elephant King's face turned ashen.
He had paid an infinite price to laboriously shatter one black vine, only to turn around and face hundreds or thousands of them.
How was this supposed to be played?
In utter despair,
this time, the Giant Elephant King did not resist at all.
Instead, he actively jumped into the black vines and was then dragged away.
"Good, from today, the Black Mist Mountain Range is completely mine."
Lin Yuan's figure quickly shrank. Under the influence of the rules of space, even those seven colossal Beast Kings began to shrink rapidly.
Wrapped in black vines, they hung from the branches.
Lin Yuan glanced at the seven Beast Kings who had fallen into a deep sleep but showed no intention of devouring them.
If it were before the connection with the Ancestral Demonic Tree, facing such "delicious" Beast Kings, Lin Yuan would probably have chosen to devour them immediately.
Just like devouring the Phoenix King.
It could rapidly enhance his strength and foundation.
However, with the Ancestral Demonic Tree's "feeding," Lin Yuan lost interest in these ordinary flesh and blood souls.
Even if these Beast Kings were powerful and their vitality vigorous, could they compare to the Ancestral Demonic Tree's core power?
There was no comparison at all; the core power of the Ancestral Demonic Tree was the central force of an outer-domain evil god.
In theoretical discussions, as long as Lin Yuan devoured enough core power from the Ancestral Demonic Tree, there was a possibility of replacing the Ancestral Demonic Tree and becoming an independent outer-domain evil god.
"Leave them for now; they will be useful in the future."
Lin Yuan did not kill the seven Beast Kings. In his future plans, there might be a time when he could make use of these seven Beast Kings.
For now, he left them there.
After all, at the moment, these seven Beast Kings were in a deep sleep, almost as good as dead, not affecting Lin Yuan's upcoming actions.
"Let's begin."
Lin Yuan's thoughts moved slightly.
Having no reservations after dealing with the seven Beast Kings, Lin Yuan started extending his roots towards the deepest part of the Black Mist Mountain Range.
"Hmm? There's a large spiritual vein here. No wonder those Beast Kings treated this area as their lair."
Lin Yuan's roots delved deep into the underground, entwining the abundant spiritual vein and slowly devouring the pure spiritual energy within the large spiritual vein.
If the core power fed by the Ancestral Demonic Tree can be considered the main course, then this large spiritual vein is more like an appetizer – something to casually enjoy and change the taste.
Several days later, Lin Yuan's roots had completely covered the deepest part of the Black Mist Mountain Range.
In other words,
the Black Mist Mountain Range, spanning millions and tens of millions of miles, was entirely under Lin Yuan's control through his roots.
At this moment, Lin Yuan had truly become the 'Uncrowned King' of the Black Mist Mountain Range, surpassing the 'Uncrowned Kings' of past Beast Kings.
After all, the Beast Kings of the Black Mist Mountain Range in previous generations merely held nominal control, while Lin Yuan effectively governed the entire range with his roots reaching every corner.
"Ancestor, the environment in the Black Mist Mountain Range is extremely harsh. Not long ago, several powerful beasts almost attacked me."
Lin Yuan's consciousness sank into the root area, as usual, complaining to the Ancestral Demonic Tree.
"Black Mist Mountain Range. Many beasts, extremely dangerous; you've indeed had a hard time," consoled the Ancestral Demonic Tree.
After countless battles with numerous cultivators in the Tianqing World, it also had some understanding of various information in the Tianqing World.
Among them, the Black Mist Mountain Range, as one of the top ten beast mountain ranges in the Tianqing World, was undoubtedly perilous.
In the eyes of the Ancestral Demonic Tree, Lin Yuan surviving in the Black Mist Mountain Range was a miracle in itself.
"In that case, I'll give you some more core power for self-preservation."
After thinking it over, the Ancestral Demonic Tree considered Lin Yuan the last hope of its descent into the Tianqing World. How could it let him die in the hands of those beasts in the Black Mist Mountain Range?
"Thank you, Ancestor."
Lin Yuan expressed gratitude.
In fact, from Lin Yuan's perspective, the current Ancestral Demonic Tree was somewhat caught in a dilemma.
In the past ten years, the Ancestral Demonic Tree had invested a considerable amount of core power into Lin Yuan.
This core power needed to be 'retrieved' by the Ancestral Demonic Tree when it descended into the Tianqing World.
However, to descend into the Tianqing World, it had to continue feeding Lin Yuan with 'core power,' putting the Ancestral Demonic Tree in an awkward situation.
If it were before connecting with Lin Yuan, the Ancestral Demonic Tree wasn't so determined to descend into the Tianqing World.
It would be nice if it could descend, but if it couldn't, and the situation reached a stalemate, leaving without too much loss would be acceptable.
However, now, if the Ancestral Demonic Tree chose to leave, the loss would be substantial since so much core power was invested in Lin Yuan.
If it gave up on the Tianqing World, it might take thousands or even tens of thousands of years for it to recover.
"The loss is only temporary. Look at the bigger picture. As long as I can descend into the Tianqing World, any loss can be recovered, and devouring a world's core will greatly benefit me."
With this mindset, the Ancestral Demonic Tree once again allocated a portion of its core power to send to Lin Yuan.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 201: Improving Demonic Parasitism (Happy New Year)
"Thank you, Ancestor."
Once again receiving a large amount of 'core power,' Lin Yuan immediately expressed his gratitude.
Lin Yuan's gratitude was indeed sincere. In his previous five travels, he mostly relied on himself, even in the fifth travel, becoming a backdrop to the third generation of immortal beings.
Most of the resources Lin Yuan needed for cultivation were obtained by venturing outside with his Yin and Yang spirits.
However, now,
as long as Lin Yuan complained, the Ancestral Demonic Tree would endure the loss and proactively send over the core power.
Of course, Lin Yuan was aware.
The Ancestral Demonic Tree's actions were entirely self-serving.
As long as it successfully descended into the Tianqing World, he would probably be the first to die.
Over the years, the core power invested by the Ancestral Demonic Tree in him needed to be reclaimed.
However, just as the Ancestral Demonic Tree wanted to devour Lin Yuan, Lin Yuan also had thoughts of devouring the Ancestral Demonic Tree.
Currently, the existence of the Ancestral Demonic Tree was far more beneficial than harmful to Lin Yuan.
It was equivalent to an endless treasure trove for cultivation.
Moreover, Lin Yuan had already used sealing techniques to eliminate the control the Ancestral Demonic Tree had over the subsidiary body of the Demonic Tree.
This led to the elimination of even basic potential hazards.
"Train well."
"Grow to the fifth stage as soon as possible."
In the spiritual fluctuations emitted by the Ancestral Demonic Tree, there was an encouraging meaning, like a gentle elder imparting guidance.
The growth of the Demonic Tree was different from that of normal cultivators.
It progressed in stages.
Specifically, there were the first stage, the second stage, the third stage...
The Ancestral Demonic Tree itself was in the eighth stage, a powerful evil god that roamed the outer domains.
The subsidiary body of the Demonic Tree was a continuation of the Ancestral Demonic Tree, and there was a mysterious connection between the two.
As long as the subsidiary body of the Demonic Tree grew to the fifth stage,
its life essence would be sufficient to establish a 'space channel' with the Ancestral Demonic Tree.
At that time, the Ancestral Demonic Tree would be able to enter the Tianqing World through another method.
This was the ultimate plan of the Ancestral Demonic Tree. With the current situation, a direct attack on the Tianqing World was not realistic.
"Rest assured, Ancestor."
"I will do my best to grow."
"Ancestor's glory will soon envelop this world. At that time, all living beings will submit to the feet of the Ancestor."
Lin Yuan was also painting a rosy picture for the Ancestral Demonic Tree.
There was no other way. If the Ancestral Demonic Tree decided to give up on the Tianqing World and flee, Lin Yuan could only watch helplessly.
So, he could only string the Ancestral Demonic Tree along as much as possible, making it believe that hope was within reach. Coupled with the 'cost' formed by the various early investments,
he could firmly bind the Ancestral Demonic Tree outside the world.
"This is natural."
"As long as I can occupy this world, I can certainly grant you freedom and let you become a new evil god."
The Ancestral Demonic Tree spoke earnestly.
In reality, the Ancestral Demonic Tree had never intended to let Lin Yuan live.
What a joke! After consuming so much of my core power, do you still want to live?
But some things couldn't be stated so directly. Even when facing the subsidiary body of the Demonic Tree, one thought from Lin Yuan could determine its life or death.
Some diplomatic language had to be employed.
Like this,
the two Demonic Trees with different thoughts severed their connection.
In the depths of the Black Mist Mountains,
Lin Yuan contemplated the information revealed by the Ancestral Demonic Tree just now.
"The fifth stage."
Lin Yuan thought in his mind. The growth of the Demonic Tree was different from cultivation; it was related to strength but not entirely dependent on it.
For example, at present, Lin Yuan already possessed seventh-stage strength, but in the growth stages of the Demonic Tree, he remained in the sixth stage.
"With the world barrier separating us, and my own suppression of breath, the Ancestral Demonic Tree can't perceive the specific stage of my growth."
Lin Yuan thought to himself. Tianqing World had a high level of vigilance against the Ancestral Demonic Tree. Decades ago, in order to pry open a crack in the Tianqing World barrier to scatter the seeds of demonic creatures,
the Ancestral Demonic Tree paid a great price.
Since then, the vigilance of the Tianqing World against the Ancestral Demonic Tree had increased to another level.
So, the Ancestral Demonic Tree's perception of Lin Yuan was quite limited. Coupled with various breath-concealing techniques Lin Yuan had figured out, it could be considered foolproof.
"On the battlefield beyond the world, the Tianqing Alliance seems to be winning one victory after another."
Lin Yuan's gaze shifted, looking towards a direction, which was the battlefield where numerous Tianqing Alliance powerhouses fought against the puppets of evil gods.
It was not surprising that the Tianqing Alliance gained the advantage in the battlefield.
For more than a decade, the Ancestral Demonic Tree had sent over countless amounts of its own core power to 'sponsor' Lin Yuan. As a result, the strength decreased, and the number of puppets of evil gods summoned also decreased.
Strictly speaking, although Lin Yuan was a descendant of the Ancestral Demonic Tree, he still contributed to the Tianqing World by lowering the Ancestral Demonic Tree's strength.
On the battlefield outside the world, the Tianqing Alliance gained an advantage, and Lin Yuan deserved credit.
Outside the Tianqing World,
the towering and enormous Ancestral Demonic Tree stood in the void, countless vines swaying, and a terrifying demonic field spreading in all directions.
Facing the Ancestral Demonic Tree,
thirteen figures stood side by side.
Surprisingly, they were the head of the Tianqing Alliance and the twelve deputy heads.
The head of the Tianqing Alliance was the strongest in the Tianqing World, wielding the Sword of the World, capable of displaying almost eighth-stage strength.
As for the twelve deputy heads, they were all seventh-stage beings, not to be underestimated.
"Evil god, meet your demise."
The head of the Tianqing Alliance gripped a stone-like long sword and slashed it towards the Ancestral Demonic Tree.
Rip!
A large amount of spatial power was torn apart, forming chaotic spatial currents, carrying the momentum of the void.
The Ancestral Demonic Tree's figure remained huge, countless black vines swaying, barely blocking this sword.
"If it weren't for this world, you ants wouldn't have the qualification to stand before me."
The Ancestral Demonic Tree emitted a vast mental fluctuation.
Actually, the Ancestral Demonic Tree had no intention of letting Lin Yuan live.
What a joke! It consumed so much of my core power, and it still wants to live?
But some things couldn't be said so directly, even facing the subsidiary body of the Demonic Tree, where a single thought could determine its life or death.
Some diplomatic language was necessary.
Like this,
the two Demonic Trees with different intentions severed their connection.
In the deepest part of the Black Mist Mountains,
Lin Yuan contemplated the information revealed by the Ancestral Demonic Tree.
"The fifth stage."
Lin Yuan pondered, realizing that the growth of the Demonic Tree was different from cultivation; it was related to strength but not entirely.
For example, Lin Yuan already had seventh-stage strength, but in the growth stages of the Demonic Tree, he was still in the sixth stage.
"With the world barrier and my own concealed aura, the Ancestral Demonic Tree can't perceive which stage I've grown to."
Lin Yuan thought to himself. The Tianqing World was highly vigilant against the Ancestral Demonic Tree. Decades ago, to open a crack in the Tianqing World barrier to sow the seeds of the Demonic Tree,
the Ancestral Demonic Tree paid a great price.
Since then, the Tianqing World's defense against the Ancestral Demonic Tree reached a new level.
So, the Ancestral Demonic Tree's perception of Lin Yuan was limited, combined with Lin Yuan's many self-discovered aura-concealing techniques, making it foolproof.
"On the battlefield beyond the world, the Tianqing Alliance seems to be winning recently."
Lin Yuan's gaze shifted, looking towards a direction where numerous Tianqing Alliance powerhouses battled with puppet-like evil gods.
It wasn't surprising that the Tianqing Alliance gained the advantage.
In the past decade, the Ancestral Demonic Tree sent over countless core powers to "support" Lin Yuan, leading to a decline in strength and a reduced number of puppet evil gods being summoned.
Strictly speaking, although Lin Yuan was the Ancestral Demonic Tree's offspring, he contributed to the Tianqing World, lowering the Ancestral Demonic Tree's strength.
Outside the world, the towering Ancestral Demonic Tree stood in the void, countless vines swaying, and a terrifying demonic field spread in all directions.
Opposite the Ancestral Demonic Tree,
thirteen figures stood side by side.
They were none other than the leader and twelve deputy leaders of the Tianqing Alliance.
The leader of the Tianqing Alliance, wielding the Sword of the World, was almost capable of unleashing eighth-stage power.
As for the twelve deputy leaders, they were seventh-stage beings, not to be underestimated.
"Evil god, meet your end."
The leader of the Tianqing Alliance gripped the stone-like long sword and slashed towards the Ancestral Demonic Tree.
Rip!
A vast force of space was torn apart, creating turbulent spatial flows carrying the momentum of the void.
The Ancestral Demonic Tree, still massive in size, barely withstood the attack with countless black vines.
"If it weren't for this world, you ants wouldn't even be qualified to stand before me!"
The Ancestral Demonic Tree emitted a massive spiritual fluctuation.
It feared most the stone-like long sword in the hands of the Tianqing Alliance's leader.
This sword was the world sword nurtured by the Tianqing World for countless years. In theory, such a weapon should slumber deep within the world and move with the world's operation.
However, due to the Ancestral Demonic Tree's invasion this time, the Tianqing World became exceptionally vigilant. Without hesitation, the stone-like long sword emerged to resist the invasion of evil gods, together with the world's strong.
After a fierce battle,
the Ancestral Demonic Tree took the initiative to retreat.
The leader of the Tianqing Alliance and the twelve deputy leaders had no choice but to accept.
Next to the Tianqing World, they could contend with the Ancestral Demonic Tree, but if they ventured too far from the Tianqing World, it would be suicidal.
The more the stone-like long sword approached the Tianqing World, the more powerful it became.
Likewise, the farther it was from the Tianqing World, the weaker it became, ultimately no different from an ordinary long sword.
"Leader, have you noticed that the extraterrestrial evil gods seem weaker this time?"
A deputy leader pondered and spoke up.
"Indeed."
The leader of the Tianqing Alliance nodded.
Since the invasion of the Ancestral Demonic Tree began, they would fight against it every forty to fifty years.
Under the protection of the stone-like long sword, they could completely engage in a back-and-forth with the Ancestral Demonic Tree.
But this time, the Ancestral Demonic Tree didn't fight them.
From the few skirmishes, they faintly sensed the weakness of the Ancestral Demonic Tree.
"What's going on?"
"Is the evil god intentionally showing weakness to lure us in?"
The leader of the Tianqing Alliance was somewhat uncertain.
The sudden drop in the Ancestral Demonic Tree's strength was entirely inexplicable; they had never even injured the opponent.
Why would its strength mysteriously decline?
Therefore,
the leader of the Tianqing Alliance's first reaction was whether the Ancestral Demonic Tree deliberately revealed its weakness to lure them into a trap?
In the deepest part of the Black Mist Mountains,
Lin Yuan sensed the myriad details within a radius of millions of miles.
He continued to contemplate.
"Your insight is extraordinary. You're comprehending the essence of the demonic parasitism of the Demonic Tree."
Lin Yuan faced countless ash-colored seeds suspended in front of him.
As a natural ability of the Demonic Tree, the demonic seeds had many effects, and Lin Yuan attached great importance to their 'parasitic' ability.
However,
the original parasitic ability of the Demonic Tree was too crude. The life parasitized appeared like zombies, displaying too obvious signs.
So, in the past few decades, Lin Yuan would set aside time every day to improve the flaws in the Demonic Tree's seeds.
"It has been preliminarily improved."
"Let's see how effective it is."
Lin Yuan glanced at the demonic beast king entangled by black vines beside him.
The reason Lin Yuan spared the lives of these demonic beast kings was that they were useful. Now, it was a perfect opportunity to test the 'parasitic' ability of the demonic seeds.
As for why he didn't parasitize those lower-level demonic beasts, parasitizing low-level demonic beasts would simply waste Lin Yuan's seeds.
The parasitic ability of the demonic seeds depended entirely on the strength of the host.
If the host had fifth-stage strength, after parasitism, it could still maintain fifth-stage strength.
If the host only had first-stage strength, it would remain at the first stage after parasitism, and at the first stage, what use was it to Lin Yuan?
In Lin Yuan's eyes, among all the demonic beasts in the Black Mist Mountains, only those reaching the sixth stage barely had any value for parasitism.
Whoosh!
A black vine loosened, and a demonic beast king fell.
During the fall, the demonic beast king's body rapidly enlarged, and by the time it landed, it had become a colossal creature.
"Where is this?"
This demonic beast king was none other than the God Ape King. After being unconscious for so long, it now woke up, momentarily disoriented.
"Hmm?"
"No, something's wrong."
Just a few breaths later, the God Ape King realized and immediately became nervous.
Turning its head, it saw itself under that terrifying ancient tree and felt a sudden chill in its heart.
The God Ape King subconsciously wanted to run but found that, at this moment, its body was permeated with an evil force. Under this suppression, it was extremely difficult to move, let alone run.
Just as the God Ape King was thinking about whether to say a few words,
A grayish seed fell from a branch and quickly approached.
"What is that?"
Although the God Ape King couldn't move, it instinctively felt a sense of danger.
Buzz!
This grayish seed fell directly on the God Ape King's forehead, and then its surface rapidly grew and extended, rooting itself in the God Ape King's forehead.
"Ah!"
The God Ape King let out a painful roar. At this moment, it felt as if its head had exploded, and its consciousness began to blur.
"This seed... Does it want to replace me?"
A tremendous terror surged in the God Ape King's heart.
The grayish seed was currently rooting in its brain, slowly expelling its original consciousness, attempting to take over its nest.
"No!"
"I don't want this!"
The God Ape King struggled violently.
Compared to being replaced, complete death would be a kind of relief.
The God Ape King resisted frantically, gathering the remaining strength in its consciousness and charging towards the demonic seed.
However,
unfortunately, at this moment, the God Ape King, even though it retained a trace of consciousness, was entirely suppressed by Lin Yuan's power. How could it resist the demonic seed?
In just a short time,
the God Ape King's consciousness completely dissipated.
The demonic seed successfully parasitized.
Outside,
Lin Yuan observed the changes in the God Ape King.
"Master."
At this moment, the God-Ape King slowly climbed up from the ground and nodded slightly towards Lin Yuan.
"The parasitism went smoothly."
Lin Yuan could clearly sense the demonic aura from the depths of the God-Ape King's mind.
"Master, I now possess all the memories and abilities of the God-Ape King."
The God-Ape King began reporting.
Half an hour later,
Lin Yuan dismissed the God-Ape King.
The current God-Ape King had been replaced by the Demonic Seed, and there was no need to worry about loyalty issues.
"Not bad."
Lin Yuan nodded slightly.
Observing the replaced God-Ape King's behavior, as long as he paid a little more attention, it was almost indistinguishable from the original God-Ape King.
At least, compared to the initial life parasitized by the Demonic Seed, which appeared dull with stiff movements, it was much better.
The current Demonic Seed not only seamlessly integrated into the host but also gained access to all of their memories.
Almost achieving a level of perfect deception.
"But there are still some flaws."
"Continue to perfect."
After contemplating for a while, Lin Yuan planned to spend the next period of time perfecting and refining with his extraordinary insight.
The reason Lin Yuan devoted so much effort to parasitism was to prepare for the subsequent spread of martial arts.
There was no way around it; the image of the Demonic Tree was not favorable. In that case, Lin Yuan needed to find some 'spokespersons'.
And these 'spokespersons' had to be absolutely loyal to Lin Yuan, aligning perfectly with the parasitic ability of the Demonic Seed.
"Martial arts."
Lin Yuan's thoughts surged. Though he hadn't embarked on the path of martial arts due to the limitations of the Demonic Tree itself,
everything he did now paved the way for martial arts. Spreading the evolution path of martial arts was a major plan for the next few centuries.
"Let's continue to cultivate."
Lin Yuan's mind immersed in cultivation. The aura within him became more terrifying, resembling an unfathomable ocean.
No one was aware, including the invincible leader of the Tianqing Alliance and the Ancestral Demonic Tree.
In the seemingly 'absolutely safe' rear of the Tianqing World, changes were occurring that could overturn the current situation.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 202: Draining the Ancestral Demonic Tree (Happy New Year)
- **Name:** Demonic Tree (Lin Yuan)
- **Identity:** Controller of the Gate of Myriad Realms
- **Bound Talent:** Unparalleled Insight
- **Divine Ability:** Blood Droplet Rebirth
- **Current Status:** Conscious Descent
- **Remaining Residency Time:** 500 years
"Another thirty years have passed."
Deep within the Black Mist Mountain Range, Lin Yuan, transformed into the Demonic Tree, was only a hundred meters tall, but its roots spread across millions of miles.
Even the current height of a hundred meters was the result of Lin Yuan's strong suppression.
If he chose to unleash it, it could easily expand tens of millions of times, covering the sky.
"Master, master."
At this moment, a blue-feathered bird flew in and landed on Lin Yuan's trunk.
This blue-feathered bird, compared to Su Yuan, had a very small aura, but in the outside world, it was still a king of demonic beasts, commanding countless powerful demonic and ferocious beasts.
"Everything is normal with the situation."
The blue-feathered bird spoke respectfully.
This blue-feathered bird had long been parasitized by Lin Yuan with a demonic seed, making it absolutely loyal to Lin Yuan.
In a certain sense, the blue-feathered bird was no different from Lin Yuan's incarnation. Replaced by the demonic seed, Lin Yuan could turn it into his vessel whenever he wished, allowing his consciousness to descend from a long distance.
"Don't let your guard down."
Lin Yuan reminded.
"Rest assured, Master."
The blue-feathered bird immediately responded.
In its tone and expression, there was no difference from a normal demonic beast king.
In the past thirty years, Lin Yuan had made significant progress in parasitizing with the Demonic Seed.
The parasitized lifeforms showed almost no visible changes externally.
Even due to the memories of the original body, there were no changes in habits or expressions.
It had already reached a level of near-perfect deception.
Actually, it couldn't be said to be perfect deception. In essence, the life parasitized by the Demonic Seed was still alive.
Under the influence of the Demonic Seed, it subconsciously regarded Lin Yuan as its absolute loyal object.
"The talent of the extraterrestrial evil gods is indeed unimaginable."
Lin Yuan thought to himself.
In fact, Lin Yuan was overthinking it. The parasitic method of the Ancestral Demonic Tree had many flaws.
The parasitized life had various limiting conditions,
and even if the parasitism was successful, it couldn't disguise the original body.
Every movement was stiff, the gaze was vacant, and it could only be used as cannon fodder.
The perfected parasitic ability that Lin Yuan currently possessed was more due to his terrifying insight than the formidable talent of the extraterrestrial evil gods.
This ability to deduce advanced methods from known things was truly unimaginable.
"However, within the Tianqing World, slightly stronger beings have been called to the battlefield outside the world. Now, within the Tianqing World, except for those demonic beast kings, there are no other lives worth parasitizing."
Lin Yuan sighed.
The perfected parasitic method can indeed seamlessly replace the parasitized entity. However, the difficulty of birthing the Demonic Tree seeds, which serve as the parasitic core, has significantly increased.
Initially, Lin Yuan could effortlessly condense tens of thousands or even millions of Demonic Tree seeds with just a thought for simple parasitism. However, presently, it takes Lin Yuan over half a year to generate a single seed.
Currently, Lin Yuan has only thirty-six Demonic Tree seeds remaining, excluding those used on the seven kings of the Black Mist Mountain Range. Lin Yuan vaguely senses that there can be a maximum of one hundred such seeds in existence simultaneously.
In essence, the perfected Demonic Tree seeds, whether already parasitized or not, can only exist in a combined total of one hundred. To create the hundred and first seed, a previous host must die, and the Demonic Tree seed is destroyed. However, even in this case, the total number of Demonic Tree seeds remains one hundred.
"Why is this? Is it a rule or a limitation of the Dao?" Lin Yuan ponders.
This phenomenon is common in the main universe's celestial space. For instance, extraordinary beings with powerful talents and high starting points are scarce, not because they choose not to reproduce or have descendants, but rather because reproduction is challenging for them.
Compared to them, human civilization's reproduction is much easier, but humans, with generally low starting points and talents, are overshadowed by first-stage evolvers.
Due to the increased difficulty in condensing perfected Demonic Tree seeds, Lin Yuan refrains from continuous parasitism. He can't casually choose any human in this realm for parasitism; it would be a waste. Lin Yuan's parasitic targets must be at least sixth stage or higher to have value.
"However, during this extended period, besides awakening the Demonic Seed talent, I haven't awakened any other abilities?" Lin Yuan briefly contemplates.
As the Ancestral Demonic Tree, an otherworldly evil god traversing realms, it is implausible that the only innate talent is the Demonic Tree seed. It would be unreasonable to think so. If the Demonic Tree seed were the sole talent, why could the Ancestral Demonic Tree persist against numerous powerful beings in the world outside for such a long time?
Lin Yuan has gathered information over the years, and he knows the basic configuration of the Tianqing World's alliance. The alliance consists of a peak seventh-stage strength leader, twelve deputy leaders, all seventh-stage experts, thirty-three guardians at the peak of the sixth stage, and finally, one hundred and fifty-six elders, all sixth-stage experts.
The strength of the Tianqing World is formidable, comparable to an ordinary tribe in the main world, ranking just below the peak and powerful tribes.
For the Ancestral Demonic Tree to withstand the Tianqing Alliance for such a long time, its means must be of a similar level, if not more potent.
"It should be that they left a safeguard against me."
"This is normal. Even as an ancestral being, absolute trust in a sub-entity is impossible."
Lin Yuan nods slightly, speculating that he is probably subject to restrictions imposed by the Ancestral Demonic Tree. As a descendant, the Ancestral Demonic Tree must have left some measures on him.
"Just a bit more, and I can grow to the seventh stage. No need to rush for now," Lin Yuan evaluates himself. Thirty years ago, he was already at the pinnacle of the sixth stage.
The sixth and seventh stages mentioned here do not refer to the realm's strength level but rather to the growth height of the Demonic Tree.
Lin Yuan is reluctant to enter the seventh stage because Demonic Trees at this stage are almost on par with the Ancestral Demonic Tree.
While the Ancestral Demonic Tree is claimed to be in the eighth stage, it is essentially between the seventh and eighth stages. If Lin Yuan advances to the seventh stage, a second tree of the same level might be born. Even with the Tianqing World as a barrier and Lin Yuan concealing his techniques, the Ancestral Demonic Tree would sense it.
At that point, the Ancestral Demonic Tree would undoubtedly activate its countermeasures. The emergence of a second seventh-stage Demonic Tree could potentially replace the Ancestral Demonic Tree, becoming a new otherworldly evil god. Compared to this, the Tianqing World is insignificant.
Of course, Lin Yuan has already sealed the Ancestral Demonic Tree's countermeasures, effectively breaking free from its control.
However, if such a situation did occur, Lin Yuan estimates it would be challenging to gain any benefits from the Ancestral Demonic Tree.
So, before confronting the Ancestral Demonic Tree, Lin Yuan won't advance to the seventh stage. In any case, the growth stage of the Demonic Tree is not directly related to its strength. Even at the sixth stage, Lin Yuan's strength continues to increase.
"How is it over there? When will you advance to the fifth stage?"
A few days later, the Ancestral Demonic Tree contacts Lin Yuan, sounding slightly anxious.
In the past thirty years, the leader of the Tianqing Alliance has attacked it multiple times as if going mad. If it were before, the Ancestral Demonic Tree wouldn't have tolerated it. However, in recent decades, it has sacrificed a significant part of its own essence to support Lin Yuan, resulting in a noticeable decline in its strength.
The Ancestral Demonic Tree faintly senses that the leader of the Tianqing Alliance has noticed its weakened state and is currently taking advantage of it.
"Ancestor, I've been targeted by the Elephant King of the Black Mist Mountain Range. I don't have time to practice now. The Elephant King is too strong, and I lack the means to attack. I can only passively defend and escape. It's too difficult," Lin Yuan reveals. He points towards the kneeling Elephant King nearby and continues, "Ancestor, if I could kill the Elephant King, I should be able to advance to the fifth stage in a short time."
Ideally, with the Ancestral Demonic Tree's provided essence, Lin Yuan should have already reached the fifth stage. However, the power he provides is impeccable, and he is currently being hunted, leaving him no time for growth.
"Kill the Elephant King."
The Ancestral Demonic Tree's thoughts fluctuate. It has control over the life and death of its offspring, limiting many of their abilities and talents—a safeguard left behind by the Ancestral Demonic Tree.
If each offspring had all the talents and abilities of the Ancestral Demonic Tree, having one grow to the seventh stage would be equivalent to having a weakened version of the Ancestral Demonic Tree, leading to an unmanageable situation. By restricting the offspring's talents, even if one miraculously grows to the seventh stage, they won't have substantial combat capabilities and won't resist the Ancestral Demonic Tree.
"Fine."
"I will grant you more talents."
The Ancestral Demonic Tree grits its teeth and begins to lift the suppression on Lin Yuan.
Hum.
In the depths of the Black Mist Mountains, Lin Yuan's consciousness converged in front of the region with the cluster of pitch-black flames.
At this moment, a slight ripple slowly emanated from the pitch-black flames.
Seeing this, Lin Yuan almost activated the seal to suppress the pitch-black flames. However, he had second thoughts; currently, he should still have considerable use for the Ancestral Demonic Tree.
The other party shouldn't make a move.
"Let's first see what this ripple is about."
Lin Yuan was cautious, ready to activate the sealing method if the ripple had any adverse effects on him.
Hum.
The mysterious ripple gradually spread.
Upon contact with Lin Yuan's main body, it seemed to release some kind of restraint.
Lin Yuan suddenly felt an extremely satisfying sensation throughout his body.
"This..."
Almost simultaneously, various innate abilities from the Ancestral Demonic Tree poured into Lin Yuan's mind.
There was the Root of the Void.
The Ancestral Demonic Tree could insert its roots into the void, absorbing nearly infinite void energy. This energy was crucial for every extraterrestrial evil god.
How would extraterrestrial evil gods survive while roaming the vast void, possibly unable to find a world for thousands or tens of thousands of years? During this period, how would they survive?
The usefulness of the Root of the Void emerged at this time, maintaining the basic survival of extraterrestrial evil gods.
Apart from the Root of the Void, Lin Yuan also awakened numerous offensive abilities, such as Space Whip Strikes and the Evil God's Gaze.
These talent-like abilities were the foundation of the Ancestral Demonic Tree's dominance across extraterrestrial realms. Even when encountering other extraterrestrial evil gods, it could contend with them.
"So many, so many."
Lin Yuan was pleasantly surprised. He originally thought that the Ancestral Demonic Tree would unlock these talent-like abilities one by one. He didn't expect the other party to be so generous, directly opening them all.
"From this perspective, enduring the situation outside the world for the Ancestral Demonic Tree must have been tough."
Lin Yuan thought to himself, but in an instant, he focused all his attention on these awakened abilities.
Many of the Ancestral Demonic Tree's abilities were extremely rare and even bizarre, comparable to fleshly divine abilities like "Blood Rebirth."
Relying on his extraordinary comprehension, Lin Yuan could fully comprehend these abilities and integrate them into the martial path evolution system.
"Ancestral."
Lin Yuan was about to express his gratitude and convey his loyalty to the Ancestral Demonic Tree when he heard the sudden roar from the Ancestral Demonic Tree.
Following that, the frustrated voice of the Ancestral Demonic Tree came, "That lunatic is here again. Damn it, does he really think that wielding the World Sword means I can't kill him?"
The next moment, the connection between Lin Yuan and the Ancestral Demonic Tree was cut off.
Apparently, the Ancestral Demonic Tree was forced to engage in a battle with the leader of the Tianqing Alliance and didn't have the energy to maintain the connection with Lin Yuan.
"Tragic."
Lin Yuan remained silent for a while, sighed.
The Ancestral Demonic Tree fought desperately against enemies beyond the world, and since its essence was given to Lin Yuan, it was also under a certain degree of suppression. Meanwhile, Lin Yuan calmly stayed in the distant regions of the Tianqing World, utilizing the resources obtained from the Ancestral Demonic Tree to cultivate rapidly and become stronger.
Two completely different situations, making Lin Yuan feel a bit embarrassed.
(End of this chapter)