Merging with Demon Spirits

Hong Yi grinned foolishly at Lin Feng, bright as a sunflower, carrying the childlike innocence unique to kids.

Hong Yi had only one younger brother, and because she had been imprisoned since childhood, she didn’t have much time with her family.

In a year, maybe only two or three days, at most no more than a week.

On the surface she was strong and optimistic, but inside she was very sensitive, desperately longing for care and affection.

Right now, she was thoroughly enjoying this feeling of being unconditionally spoiled by her big brother.

Compared to the other members of the Avengers Alliance, Hong Yi didn’t feel much fear toward Lin Feng, and Lin Feng had never lost his temper with her; this was also why she dared come straight to the Pure Land first and report later.

If it were Yun Kai, he probably wouldn’t have the guts.

At the side, Polona Segura was slightly taken aback, a trace of surprise flashing in her eyes.

This kind of pure smile appearing in the Pure Land felt somewhat out of place.

In the Pure Land, the Celestial King is the Boss, Apostles come second.

There isn’t a single Apostle who is a simple character; even the hands of Apostle candidates are stained with blood.

Those who dare join the Pure Land as Apostles are mostly desperate, ruthless people.

Aren’t the Spirit Mediums in the rumors all twisted freaks by nature?

Among the Twelve Celestial Kings, the Spirit Celestial King has the strangest temper, irritable and quick to anger.

"Have you gotten used to being in the Pure Land? Has anyone been giving you trouble?" Lin Feng asked with concern.

"No." Hong Yi shook her head.

Compared to how Lin Feng’s appearance immediately caused a stir and then drew attacks and targeting from all the major Apostles, her past few days had actually gone very smoothly.

The one-year newcomer protection period clearly had no effect on Lin Feng.

Or rather, in the eyes of the Apostles, Lin Feng simply didn’t need that protection period.

"What’s the Spirit Celestial King’s attitude toward you?" Lin Feng continued.

The Spirit Celestial King’s attitude would determine whether Hong Yi would be safe in the Pure Land and whether she could quickly grow stronger.

Becoming an Apostle didn’t automatically mean you’d receive a Celestial King’s protection.

At least Lin Feng had no such confidence.

He still couldn’t forget that assessment question from back then.

If he could, he really wanted to change "leaders."

"It’s okay."

Hong Yi’s tone was calm, but there was a trace of unease in her words. Lin Feng could hear it, but since there was an outsider present, it wasn’t convenient to ask more.

"Polona, could I trouble you to introduce the Twelve Celestial Kings of the Pure Land to us? In the Pure Land, what rules do we need to pay attention to?"

Lin Feng asked Polona Segura beside him.

He didn’t care too much about the other Apostles; with his and Hong Yi’s strength, even if they weren’t a match, they should at least be able to protect themselves.

"Sure." Polona Segura smiled faintly.

If it were some other newly arrived Apostle, she naturally wouldn’t have this patience, but clearly Lin Feng and Hong Yi were not ordinary people.

This kind of goodwill gesture that cost her nothing had no reason to be refused.

"The Pure Land doesn’t have specific rules. When there are missions, you do missions; when there aren’t, you move freely. Aside from the Celestial Kings, Apostles have the highest authority. Apostles can fight each other as they please; killing the other party is fine too, but it’s not recommended, since there are Celestial Kings behind Apostles. In short, just don’t offend a Celestial King..."

Listening to Polona Segura’s explanation, Lin Feng’s eyes grew slightly pensive.

In the Pure Land, a Celestial King’s title was actually a summary of their attribute and ability.

For example, the Celestial King Hai had the Water Attribute and excelled at Water Series attacks; the Wind Celestial King had the Wind Attribute and excelled at Wind Series attacks.

The Immortal Celestial King possessed the ability of eternal youth and immortality.

The Dream Celestial King was a Legendary Profession Dream Master.

According to rumors, a single look from him could make someone sink endlessly into their Dream Realm. By relying on this special ability and his overwhelming Spiritual Power, he was also known as the world’s number one Beast Control Master.

Lin Feng knew a bit about the Dream Celestial King.

In that city-razing disaster back then, he had been one of the chief culprits.

Among them, the Witch Celestial King was the most special, born with a Sea of Dual Souls and an outrageously monstrous Soul Cultivator talent.

Lin Feng had never heard of anyone else with such a talent; it was even rarer and more perverse than Yun Kai’s Ancestral Demonization.

Polona Segura didn’t fully understand all the abilities and strength of the Twelve Celestial Kings either; after all, she was only an Apostle.

As for the true names and nationalities of the Celestial Kings, Lin Feng didn’t care, and Polona Segura didn’t introduce them.

"Among the Celestial Kings, with whom are the Celestial King Hai and the Spirit Celestial King in a hostile relationship?"

Lin Feng directly cut off Polona Segura’s long-winded speech. He didn’t care about the Twelve Celestial Kings’ personal preferences and temperaments.

At least, that wasn’t something to worry about at this stage.

Right now he only wanted to know who might pose a threat to him and Hong Yi.

Polona Segura was slightly surprised by Lin Feng’s sense of crisis; then as if recalling something, she said with a sudden understanding, "The two Celestial Kings don’t have any enemies on the surface. Battles between Celestial Kings rarely break out, and even if they do, they won’t easily let us Apostles see them."

"Among the Twelve Celestial Kings, there are three you need to be wary of."

"First is the Wind Celestial King. Both his Apostles were killed by you. I heard he recruited one a few days ago, and he still has one spot vacant."

"Second is the Dream Celestial King. As long as he’s paid, he’ll do anything, even cooperate with Abnormal People. On this you probably know more than I do. Quite a few Celestial Kings in the Pure Land are already displeased with him. When you run into him, don’t look him in the eye. His Illusion Technique is terrifying. If possible, it’s best not to listen to him speak either. He can hypnotize you without a sound. When you see him, just leave quickly—he really loves messing with Apostles."

"For the two of you, the Beast Celestial King is the most dangerous!"

Beast Celestial King?

Lin Feng’s eyes showed a hint of doubt, while Hong Yi’s body trembled slightly, a trace of fear flashing in her gaze.

Lin Feng glanced at Hong Yi; she clearly knew something.

"Is the Beast Celestial King’s ability controlling Demon Beasts?"

Lin Feng asked, his tone somewhat serious.

Compared to the Dream Celestial King, this Beast Celestial King didn’t actually have much fame.

"Yes. The Beast Celestial King’s profession is Beast Control Master. In terms of beast-controlling ability, he’s actually stronger than the Dream Celestial King. He has five Emperor Level Demon Beasts. His greatest hobby is collecting all kinds of rare Demon Beasts."

"Collecting?"

Lin Feng frowned; that word felt a bit off.

Polona Segura’s tone was also somewhat odd, and combined with Hong Yi’s faintly fearful expression, the atmosphere grew a little eerie.

Suddenly, Polona Segura stopped walking, and Lin Feng abruptly looked up, only to see a sinuous figure flying toward them at high speed in the low sky two to three hundred meters away.

It quickly appeared in midair.

It was an Eastern Giant Dragon over twenty meters long, with a snake’s body, deer antlers, a crocodile’s head, whiskers at the corners of its mouth, and its entire body covered in jet-black scales.

On top of the giant dragon’s head stood a man of about forty-something, with an Eastern face, ordinary features, and a slightly lazy gaze that drifted between Lin Feng and Hong Yi.

Polona Segura lowered her head, her tone a bit hurried as she said, "Speak of the devil—be careful, this is the Beast Celestial King."

In the Pure Land, Celestial Kings rarely showed themselves.

Sometimes you wouldn’t run into even one in a month.

Lin Feng had just arrived in the Pure Land, and the Beast Celestial King suddenly appeared; this was clearly no coincidence.

"Evil Karmic Demon Dragon!"

Staring at the giant dragon coiled in midair, Lin Feng’s eyes held a hint of amazement.

The Evil Karmic Demon Dragon, ranked 15th on the Earth Chart.

An adult Evil Karmic Demon Dragon’s strength far surpassed that of an ordinary Emperor.

Judging from its length, the giant dragon before his eyes didn’t seem to be an adult yet, but its combat strength wouldn’t be much weaker than an Emperor.

"As expected of the Beast Celestial King, to actually have such a mount."

Lin Feng sighed inwardly.

Just arriving in the Pure Land, the first Celestial King he encountered already left him genuinely shocked.

One had to know that the stronger a Demon Beast was, the higher its intelligence and the greater its pride.

Subduing an Emperor Level Demon Beast was ten or a hundred times harder than killing it.

With Lin Feng’s current strength, he could already kill some King Level Demon Beasts, but he still couldn’t subdue them.

Let alone King Level Demon Beasts—taming even Advanced Demon Beasts was difficult.

Even if he did have that power, Lin Feng wouldn’t dare treat a King Level Demon Beast as a mount; one careless moment and he might be devoured by his own mount.

If it were that easy, there wouldn’t be a need for the Beast Control Master profession.

Lin Feng glanced at Hong Yi.

The Sha Mi inside Hong Yi, as a Celestial Chart Demon Beast, was even stronger than the Evil Karmic Demon Dragon in the sky.

Sha Mi wanted nothing more than to kill Hong Tao and slaughter the Hong Race at every moment.

As long as it was given a chance, it would do so without hesitation, without any scruples.

Even Hong Tao could only Seal it inside the Spirit Medium body, not daring to let it appear, let alone use it as a mount.

Even if you gave Hong Tao a hundred times his courage, he wouldn’t dare.

The Beast Celestial King’s strength left Lin Feng deeply shaken, but what puzzled him was that the dragon’s eyes were somewhat strange.

With just one glance, Lin Feng could clearly sense the emotion in the Evil Karmic Demon Dragon’s eyes. It was an extremely complex emotion, as though it was ashamed to the point of wanting to crawl into a hole, anger tinged with resentment, and within that, there even seemed to be a hint of pleading.

Just as Lin Feng was still puzzled, a faint yet clear voice came from atop the dragon: "Lin Feng, what is your first Demon Spirit?"