Chapter 1716 - 1699: Departure
With the birth of three new Spirit Kings, the Spirit Capital of the Blue Demon Star Domain also welcomed a new situation.
The Xia Family, ranking among the top forces in the Spirit Capital, naturally had a more stable position due to the Demon Martial status, while the Pan Family also temporarily found a respite from the exclusion by the various forces in the Spirit Capital.
After all, regardless of the circumstances, there was now a million-strong Spirit King Xiao Ye behind the Pan Family.
Anyone wishing to move against the Pan Family must weigh whether they have the capital to contend with a Spirit King.
Time slowly passed by.
Among the hundred Spirit Kings under the command of the Five Law Enforcement Envoys, most remained in seclusion for intense cultivation, excluding occasional missions to earn war merits.
On the Ancient Star occupied by the Xia Family, the Xia Family Master personally hosted a banquet to entertain the newly appointed Spirit King Demon Martial.
"This time, I require two thousand portions of Green Stone Milk, preferably supplemented with Purple Light Stone Milk!"
Within the exquisite palace, Demon Martial, bathed in silver radiance, spoke coldly, not sparing a glance at the gourmet feast prepared by the Xia Family.
"Two thousand portions of Green Stone Milk and Purple Light Stone Milk?"
The voice of Demon Martial echoed, making all the Martial Artists of the Xia Family in the palace look rather grim.
To support Demon Martial’s ascension to the Spirit King position, their Xia Family had already invested heavily, using up much of their Green Stone Milk.
It hadn’t been long, yet Demon Martial again made grandiose demands, even eyeing the exceedingly precious Purple Light Stone Milk?
One must know, Purple Light Stone Milk is used by figures at the level of Law Enforcement Envoy. Although their Xia Family wields enough power, they possess only a few portions altogether.
"Do you have any objections?"
"I will soon be able to break through to the Earth Spirit Realm, and you understand what it means for a genius cultivating the Primordial Law Ancient Scripture to reach the Earth Spirit Realm."
A trace of pride appeared on Demon Martial’s face as he spoke, glancing around the room.
What!
Upon hearing this, all sounds in the palace vanished at once.
"Demon Martial, you’re about to break through to the Earth Spirit Realm?"
"Alright, we at the Xia Family will do our best to meet your demands!"
The Xia Family Master was overjoyed, gritting his teeth as he spoke.
A genius cultivating the Primordial Law Ancient Scripture, once they break through to the Earth Spirit Realm, their Scripture Phenomenon can be fully unleashed, akin to a transformation, causing their power to undergo an earth-shattering change.
By then, Demon Martial might have a chance to become the First Spirit King under the Five Law Enforcement Envoys.
As for Xiao Ye, cultivating the Primordial Law Ancient Scripture, unable to break the curse, breaking through to the Earth Spirit Realm was immensely difficult.
"As for the Ancient Spirit Rune Technique, you don’t need to worry."
"The Eighth Series Blue Demon Spirit Army will soon enter the ’Starry Sky Secret Realm’ for a mission. With that Xiao Ye guy’s strength, he likely won’t return."
"Once he falls, and the Pan Family loses their backing, wouldn’t the Ancient Spirit Rune Technique be easily acquired?" The Xia Family Master said with a smile.
"Congratulations to Spirit King Demon Martial!"
"Congratulations to Lord Demon Martial!"
"Lord Demon Martial, once you break through to the Earth Spirit Realm, Xiao Ye will no longer be your match."
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With the Xia Family Master’s words, everyone smiled and congratulated Demon Martial.
"I do hope Xiao Ye can return safely!" Demon Martial slightly squinted his eyes, pouring out strands of cold light.
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At the same time, above an ancient star where the Eighth Series Blue Demon Spirit Army was located, an aerial continent reverberated with terrifying explosions.
From afar, one could see endless void filled with covering Spirit Runes, layer upon layer of Thousand-Pattern Battle Maps emerged, obscuring the heavens and earth, terrifyingly overpowering, destroying mountains and shattering continents, moving mountains, and filling seas.
"Truly worthy of the newly crowned Spirit King suppressing Demon Martial!"
"The power of Spirit King Xiao Ye is indeed terrifying, though not very high in realm, yet strength-wise, not weak among the hundred Spirit Kings."
In the distant Heavenly Dome, the three Army Commanders of the Eighth Series Blue Demon Spirit Army floated in the air, faces full of admiration.
During this period, the deeds of Xiao Ye dueling Demon Martial naturally reached their ears, and only then did they realize how terrifying this newly appointed Spirit King was.
At the same time, since Xiao Ye arrived on this Ancient Star, he began frantically cultivating; the degree of diligence left them in awe.
"Devouring Spirit Spear!"
At this moment, a sudden shout rang out, alongside an endless killing intent sweeping across the Nine Heavens, like a terrifying exotic beast breaking free of its constraints, causing the Ancient Star to tremble lightly.
The three Army Commanders’ hearts quivered violently, their spiritual power in chaos, as if about to be devoured.
In their vision, only a long spear enveloped in Wu Guang remained, like a giant mountain smashing down.
Rumble!
The massive ancient star trembled, followed continuously by dense roaring sounds. Under their horrified gaze, a chasm-like crack rapidly spread across the Ancient Star’s surface, disappearing into the horizon.
"This..."
The three Army Commanders were drenched in cold sweat, as if they had returned from a journey through Hell.
The strike just now was too terrifying; if that attack had targeted them, they might have been reduced to a smear of flesh.
Whoosh!
Amid rolling dense smoke, a youth in Spirit King Battle Armor, wielding a long spear in one hand, flew heroically toward them.
"Spirit King Xiao Ye!"
The three of them regained consciousness and hurriedly went up to greet him.
"What a waste for the Devouring Spirit Spear to be in Demon Martial’s hands!" A hint of a smile appeared on Xiao Ye’s face.
A year of suffering on this Ancient Star, although the Tai Chu Spirit Seed had not undergone significant transformation, the Ancient Spirit Rune Technique had improved considerably.
Simultaneously, he had completely mastered the Devouring Spirit Spear.
This spiritual artifact, made from unknown materials, was incredibly heavy, usually beyond the lift of typical Spirit Transformation Realm powerhouses.
In the hands of Xiao Ye, who possessed the Tai Chu Spirit Seed, this characteristic reached its apex.
Even without a compatible Spiritual Technique, pure strength conquers all skills; Xiao Ye used the Tai Chu Spirit Seed to wield the Devouring Spirit Spear, unleashing power even surpassing the Ancient Spirit Rune Technique First Stage.
Most importantly, the Devouring Spirit Spear could devour the enemy’s spiritual power, converting it to his own.
This ability was undoubtedly terrifying and boundless in group battles.
"After gaining war merits, I will seek Lord Blue Demon to exchange for a scroll of spiritual techniques matching the Devouring Spirit Spear." Xiao Ye’s eyes burned brightly.
Such a spiritual artifact would be a pity without compatible spiritual techniques.
Just like when Demon Martial used a matching Spirit Art during the Spirit King Competition.
"Spirit King Xiao Ye, the time has come; the million-strong Eighth Series Blue Demon Spirit Army has already assembled, waiting to depart."
"This time, the Starry Sky Secret Realm we are heading to is exceedingly dangerous; it might have nurtured Purple Light Stone Milk."
At this moment, a Commander reminded, expression solemn.
"Alright, let’s set off!" Xiao Ye put away the Devouring Spirit Spear, waved his hand grandly.
This day, he had been waiting for a long time.
(I originally wanted to add two more Chapters, but got stuck, so I could only add one. In a few days, I will continue adding more, thanks everyone for your support, new exciting plot is on the way)