Rewrite My Fate to Become the Daoist Ancestor

"Wow!"

The sea demons tightly bound by the Demon-Suppressing Chain looked up and gazed intensely towards Chentang Pass.

More accurately, their eyes pierced through layers of magma, reaching that distant blue sky and white clouds.

Imprisoned in this Undersea Purgatory, they endured the pain of fiery flames daily, their bodies marked with blood traces from the chains, even breathing seemed to be filled with scorching heat.

All around was eternal oppression, only the occasional weak light from above reminded them of the external world.

Losing freedom was undoubtedly the greatest torture for these intelligent demons.

In cultivating the Immortal Dao, the entry began with "Awakening" and "Fasting."

Their wisdom had long transcended beyond "instinct," no longer needing to rely on devouring blood food to sustain life. Instead, consuming blood food required expelling impurities daily, or else their cultivation would stagnate or even regress.

Ordinary demons unable to control their "appetite" had to exert a hundred times the effort, making it extremely difficult for their cultivation to break through to the "Immortal" realm.

The cultivation of the Demon Race relied on the Spiritual Qi provided by heaven and earth, but here, the Spiritual Qi seemed cut off, their cultivation weakening by the day, and their bodies growing more frail.

"It’s Daoist Shen’s plea for help..."

In the Undersea Purgatory, chains clinked, as West Sea Dragon King Ao Run grabbed the cold chains entwined around his dragon body, elegantly swimming and scanning his demon subordinates.

Some demons around raised their heads and gazed at the sky with vacant looks. Others hung their heads and shed tears, looking despairing. Yet, others clenched their teeth, eyes ablaze with unsatisfied flames.

Their expressions varied, but all revealed a longing for freedom.

Imprisoned in the Undersea Purgatory for a thousand years, the Three Sea Dragon Kings retained their Dragon Race dignity and privileges despite being captive. Occasionally, they could leave the purgatory and get a breath of fresh air outside, and were even well-informed about Spirit Pearls and Demon Pills.

Ao Run’s heart moved slightly: Mere mortals aren’t worthy of direct action from the three of them. Since big brother approved my support for Shen Gongbao, maybe I can use this chance to temporarily relieve the generals from this purgatory suffering.

Use the power you have, or it will expire!

"Octopus General, Shark Commander!" Her voice was cold, her gaze swept over the two towering Sea Race generals nearby.

"At your command!"

The Octopus General wore heavy armor, with eight tentacles sprawling on the ground. He slightly bowed his head, tentacles subtly trembling, showing inner excitement and reverence.

The Shark Commander was tall, with skin like iron, exposed fangs, and eyes glinting with fierce light. He clasped his hands, muscular arms bulging.

"I’m leaving these mortals to you." Ao Run spoke calmly.

The Octopus General’s tentacles curled slightly, he whispered: "At your command, I will fulfill the trust placed in me."

The Shark Commander grinned, revealing a row of sharp teeth, and laughed sinisterly: "Finally, a chance to stretch my tendons and bones!"

Ao Run frowned slightly and continued: "Mobilize the whole army, surround but do not kill."

"The whole army?"

The Shark Commander was stunned, hefting the worn Sky-piercing Halberd, stepping forward to request battle, "Dragon King, Chentang Pass is a mere speck, do we need to mobilize so many? I can lead an elite troop, and within three hours capture the city, and offer the head of the Chentang Pass General to Dragon King!"

His tone carried a hint of disdain.

Chentang Pass was merely a tiny place, not worth mentioning.

They were a demon army capable of contending with the Celestial Court, when had they fallen to act so cautiously? To know, any one of them coming ashore could put a mortal army on high alert.

If Chentang Pass General Li Jing and his Personal Guard were absent, he alone could break the city with a shark and halberd.

The Octopus General’s eyes shifted, tentacles lightly swaying, secretly thinking: This is a rare "airing out" opportunity, how can he let the Shark steal the spotlight?

He immediately stepped forward: "Dragon King, this humble general, only requires one hour to capture the city and slay its lord!"

"Oh! You!" The Shark Commander’s face changed, turned towards Ao Run, clasped fists: "Dragon King, I only need half an hour! If I fail, I’m willing to face military punishment!"

The Octopus General, unwilling to be outdone, whipped his tentacles fiercely, raising his voice eight octaves: "A quarter of an hour! This humble general only needs a quarter of an hour!"

The Shark Commander, angered, slammed the halberd on the ground heavily, causing a slight tremor: "A stick of incense! I can break the city within a stick of incense! You, stop being so unreasonable!"

"Three breaths!"

"Why don’t you ascend to heaven?! You’re deliberately opposing me, aren’t you?! Know my halberd!"

The Shark Commander furiously charged, clashing with the Octopus General, their weapons exchanging blows in chaos.

"Enough!"

Ao Run finally couldn’t contain it, shouted sternly, glancing at the two endlessly disputing generals, eyes flashing with disdain.

Then gave a reminder.

"You two assist Daoist Shen in taking Chentang Pass, then leave a troop to follow his orders. Remember, don’t leave the East Sea Territory."

The Octopus General and Shark Commander suddenly halted, but looked puzzled, "Dragon King, what does it mean?"

Ao Run looked displeased, not wanting to explain: "So stupid."

North Sea Dragon King Ao Shun chuckled on the side:

"Chentang Pass is defended by only a hundred thousand soldiers, while the Undersea Purgatory houses a million elite demon troops, each possessing cultivation. Just your flesh bodies can withstand blazing magma and the deep sea’s immense pressure, mortal army’s crossbows can hardly penetrate your defense."

"This battle is merely a formality, you needn’t take it too seriously."

"After capturing Chentang Pass, the rest of the time is yours to manage. You can go fishing in the sea, or relax and soak in the sun, look at the blue sky and white clouds, do you understand?"