“Senior Han is absolutely right. This time, no matter who ascends to the position of Spirit Sovereign, they will likely face a life-and-death struggle, with a high risk of perishing in the demonic calamity. Aunt Liu, you should also know that my late grandmother was once a nominal disciple under Senior Mo Jianli. Even after becoming the head of our family, she still treated Senior Mo with the respect of a master and disciple. Just a few years ago, Senior Mo suddenly arrived at the Ye family, injured, and spent an entire day and night in deep discussion with my grandmother before quietly departing.” Ye Ying suddenly revealed something that made Liu Qing gasp in shock.
“What did you say? Senior Mo Jianli was injured? Impossible! With his transcendent abilities, how could he be injured in this realm? Unless…” Liu Qing immediately thought of something.
Han Li, who had naturally heard some rumors about this Mahayana-stage powerhouse of the human race, also paled slightly.
“It seems Aunt Liu has guessed part of it. A few years ago, Senior Mo forcibly opened an interplanar passage using the power of a Star Disk and entered the Demon Realm to scout the movements of the demonic tribes before the calamity struck. Unexpectedly, he was discovered by two ancient Demon Ancestors and had no choice but to engage in a fierce battle. Fortunately, Senior Mo was cautious and had borrowed a life-saving treasure from the ancestor of the demon race before setting out. Thus, he only suffered some damage to his vitality before escaping back to the Spirit Realm. This was truly a stroke of luck amidst misfortune!” the young woman explained.
“Senior Mo ventured into the Demon Realm? I’ve been in seclusion these past few years and truly had no idea. Why would Senior Mo take such an extreme risk? If I recall correctly, during the last demonic calamity, he never acted so rashly.” Liu Qing frowned deeply.
“Senior Mo didn’t elaborate much to our Ye family, but it seems he received a warning from a powerful being of another race, stating that this demonic calamity would be far more severe than any before. The slightest misstep could lead to the complete annihilation of both the human and demon races. That’s why Senior Mo took such a risk. Although he couldn’t stay long in the Ancient Demon Realm, he did discover some extremely dangerous signs. Upon returning to the human realm, he immediately sought out our Ye family and borrowed some True Phoenix Blood to forge a powerful artifact to counter this calamity. Otherwise, even our Ye family wouldn’t have known how dire the situation was. Even a Mahayana-stage powerhouse like Senior Mo is deeply troubled!” Ye Ying said with a helpless expression.
Hearing this, both Han Li and Liu Qing felt their hearts race with fear.
“Did Senior Mo mention what exactly he saw in the Demon Realm?” Han Li suddenly asked.
“That, I do not know. My grandmother only discussed it with a few elders in the clan. Perhaps my mother knows more, but she hasn’t told me. This time, my mother sent me specifically to warn Aunt Liu and a few other seniors close to our Ye family not to compete for the position of Spirit Sovereign a hundred years from now. It seems the first points of convergence between the Demon Realm and the Spirit Realm will be near the Skyreach Spirit Tree in the Heavenly Spirit Territory. The Spirit Sovereign’s Holy City will almost certainly become the primary target of the demonic invasion. Once the calamity erupts, the Three Sovereigns are strictly forbidden from abandoning their capitals or retreating. Beyond this, Senior Mo Jianli and the Sacred Island’s forces also intend to use Heavenly Spirit City as a massive lure to draw the demonic tribes. They plan to utilize the miraculous power of the Skyreach Spirit Tree and the city’s numerous restrictions to weaken the demonic forces and alleviate pressure on other human factions. Thus, the new Spirit Sovereign must stand on the front lines against the ancient demonic tribes, defending Heavenly Spirit City to the death without retreating an inch. The danger involved needs no further elaboration.” The young woman concluded with a bitter smile.
Liu Qing and Han Li exchanged stunned glances.
“Such a thing… So this is one of the pieces of intelligence Senior Mo obtained from the Demon Realm. Knowing this, our human race can at least prepare thoroughly and avoid disaster due to negligence. I take back my earlier words—Senior Mo’s infiltration of the Demon Realm was an act of immeasurable merit. Ying’er, please also convey my gratitude to your mother for the warning. Otherwise, had I ascended to the position of Spirit Sovereign, I might have had no choice but to perish alongside Heavenly Spirit City.” The young woman’s expression fluctuated for a long moment before she finally exhaled deeply.
Han Li, too, felt a surge of relief.
After all, he had also been somewhat interested in the position of Spirit Sovereign.
Clearly, the Ye family didn’t believe a newly ascended Body Integration cultivator like him would even consider competing for it. Thus, their warning had been directed solely at the Thousand Spirits Fairy.
The fact that the young woman hadn’t avoided speaking in his presence was likely due to the goodwill from their past cooperation during the Wood Tribe incident, granting him a small favor in return.
Even if he hadn’t learned much, he now knew enough to understand the unprecedented danger of this demonic calamity.
This alone was enough to send a chill down his spine.
Some of his original plans for gradual cultivation might need to be adjusted.
“I’ve said all that needs to be said. Now, let me move on to another matter. On behalf of my mother, I’d like to invite both Aunt Liu and Senior Han to become Supreme Guest Elders of our Ye family.” Just as Han Li and Liu Qing were still digesting the shocking news, the young woman suddenly smiled at them.
“Supreme Guest Elders! Ying’er, did your mother not tell you that I only joined the previous Spirit Sovereign’s service because I owed him several life-saving debts? Now that I’ve finally regained my freedom, I have no intention of being bound to anyone again. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have sought the position of Spirit Sovereign despite being only at the mid-Body Integration stage.” Liu Qing shook her head without hesitation.
“Of course, my mother knows this. But she asked me to relay a few words to you. If you still refuse after hearing them, she will never insist again.” Ye Ying blinked playfully.
“A few words? Heh, after all these years, your mother is still as cunning as ever. Fine, I’ll hear them out.” Liu Qing was momentarily taken aback before chuckling.
Seeing this, Ye Ying relaxed and began transmitting her message via voice transmission.
Han Li watched curiously as the young woman’s expression shifted.
Moments later, the composed Thousand Spirits Fairy’s face flushed with an unusual redness.
“Is this true? Your mother isn’t deceiving me?” Her voice trembled slightly, betraying her usual calm.
“Absolutely not. My mother knows you’ve regretted that incident all your life. While this opportunity carries some risk, it also holds considerable promise. If you’re willing to join the Ye family, we will spare no effort to assist you for our own sake as well.” Ye Ying affirmed firmly.
“Good. I’ll join your Ye family! Even if the chance were minuscule, I wouldn’t let it slip.” The young woman declared resolutely, her face now deathly pale.
“Wonderful! This way, Aunt Liu can stay with my mother long-term, and I can also learn some puppet techniques from you.” The young woman beamed with joy.
Liu Qing, however, was still emotionally shaken and could only manage a strained smile.
“Senior Han, what about you?” Ye Ying turned her hopeful gaze toward Han Li.
“Having declined so many invitations before, I naturally have no intention of joining the Ye family either. I’m afraid you’ve made this trip in vain.” Han Li refused bluntly.
“I had thought the severity of this demonic calamity might change your mind. In that case, my mother also has a few words for you. If you remain unmoved after hearing them, we’ll consider this matter never mentioned.” Ye Ying’s eyes gleamed with an odd light.
“Oh? By all means, speak your piece.” Han Li raised an eyebrow, his expression amused.
As a lone wanderer in the Spirit Realm with no attachments, he doubted she could say anything to sway him.
“Senior Han, have you heard of our Ye family’s ‘Soulgrass Pill’ and the secret technique ‘Nirvana Sacred Spirit Art’?” Ye Ying asked softly.
“The Soulgrass Pill’s reputation precedes it. It’s one of the few pills in the human race that can still enhance the cultivation of Body Integration-stage cultivators. However, your Ye family rarely offers it for sale—I’ve never seen it auctioned in any marketplace. As for the Nirvana Sacred Spirit Art, this is my first time hearing of it.” Han Li replied after a moment’s thought.
“I won’t elaborate on the Soulgrass Pill’s effects. If you join our Ye family, my mother is willing to gift you thirty pills at once. With so many cultivation-boosting pills, breaking through to the mid-stage would undoubtedly become easier. As for the Nirvana Sacred Spirit Art, it requires a man and a woman of our Ye family who possesses True Phoenix Blood to perform together. This art has no other function but to unlock a cultivator’s latent potential, gradually transforming their physique. At its highest stage, it grants a miraculous ability akin to an undying body—like the immortal phoenix, capable of rebirth through nirvana.” As she spoke, a faint blush crept onto Ye Ying’s cheeks.
Hearing of such an inconceivable ability as an undying body, even Han Li felt his heart stir.
Once his Vajra Devilish Arts reached perfection, he would inevitably rely on his enhanced physique for close combat. If he could also possess this so-called Nirvana Sacred Spirit Art, it would be like adding wings to a tiger.
But why did this girl’s expression seem so peculiar?
Han Li studied her with a thoughtful gaze.
Liu Qing, after hearing Ye Ying’s words, first froze, then glanced between Han Li and the young woman before suddenly bursting into soft laughter.
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