Without the sect masters of the Nine Demonic Veins opening the secret realm, the Black River would swallow and drown all things, and no one could pass.
Chen Jiuyang slowly stepped onto the bridge. Elder Han spoke, "Jiuyang, unseal my Han clan ancestor, Han Peiling!"
Chen Jiuyang nodded, "Alright."
Immediately, Chen Jiuyang walked into the Grand Hall of the Demonic Path Secret Realm.
Within the hall, there was also a dense aura, almost viscous.
However, the light was almost dark, and a sense of gloom, ill omen, and malevolence permeated the entire hall.
A feeling unique to the Demonic Path was pervasive and unyielding.
Suddenly, the Yan Sheng Saber let out a hum, and then a hum also sounded from ahead.
In a pool of blood, a pitch-black demonic saber was inserted. Its sinister and cold voice echoed:
"The one with the Heavenly Charm Sacred Body and Tribulation of Love?"
"I never expected to see another one with the Heavenly Charm Tribulation of Love after such a long time. It seems my Sacred Path forces have not declined."
"Yan Sheng, long time no see."
The voice of the Yan Sheng Saber echoed in Chen Jiuyang's mind, "Saber Master, this is Zhu Sheng, one of the Ten Great Sacred Path Sabers. Its power is at its peak, and its temper is unpredictable. Do not offend it, or with your current strength, you won't be able to withstand it."
Chen Jiuyang slowly cupped his fists and said, "Greetings, Senior Zhu Sheng."
"No need for pleasantries. Take as many treasures from the secret realm as you can use, then leave with the Han clan people. Do not disturb my slumber."
"Yes, Senior."
Chen Jiuyang's eyes lit up. This Demonic Path Secret Realm was indeed more straightforward. Take as much as you can use?
Soon, Chen Jiuyang was disappointed. Most of the medicinal plants in the Demonic Path Secret Realm were poisons. Even normal medicinal plants would be contaminated in such an environment and were unusable.
"..."
No wonder the Demonic Path Secret Realm was so open. The medicinal plants were unusable, so you could take as much as you wanted.
Abandoning the resources of the Demonic Path Secret Realm, Chen Jiuyang glanced at the cultivation techniques carved on the walls, but also gave up after a short while.
The cultivation techniques of the Demonic Path were sinister, bloody, and maddening...
What use were such cultivation techniques?
In the depths of the hall, there were eggs, one after another. The surface of the eggs had black and gold patterns. Before each egg stood a stone tablet, engraved with a name.
The huge stone wall was connected to the black and gold patterns on the eggshells, as if breathing, one moment illuminating, the next extinguishing.
Chen Jiuyang dared not move further. He simply cupped his fists and said respectfully, "The Heavenly Charm Sacred Body and Tribulation of Love of the True Demon lineage of the Sacred Path welcomes the return of the Han clan ancestor Han Peiling to the mortal world!"
"Good."
A huge wave of energy surged, and a deep, resonant voice echoed.
"Splash!"
Immediately, the stone tablet stood up abruptly, and a coffin also emerged from the ground.
"Crack—"
The eggshell shattered, revealing incomparably pure essence within, which seeped into the stone coffin.
A moment later, the coffin lid was pushed open, and a young man wearing ancient water-colored robes slowly sat up from the coffin. He glanced at Chen Jiuyang standing not far away, his eyes flickering slightly, "Yan Sheng Saber? Tribulation of Love?"
Chen Jiuyang cupped his fists and said respectfully, "Your junior is Chen Jiuyang, the Heavenly Charm Saintess of the Han clan's tribulation of love, Young Master of the Qian Kingdom's King, and young master of the Shu Mountain Chen family. I greet Ancestor Han Peiling!"
"Oh?" Han Peiling narrowed his eyes and smiled, "Interesting. The young master of the Shu Mountain Chen family is actually together with our Han clan's Heavenly Charm Saintess, and represents the Han clan to enter my Demonic Path Secret Realm. This is the first time in ten thousand years."
"Your path of invincible divine abilities, junior, has a bit of the demeanor of my True Demon Sect's founding ancestor. Not bad, not bad."
Han Peiling sat in the coffin and did not leave immediately. Instead, he absorbed the essence to replenish himself, communicating with Chen Jiuyang about the general situation of the current era. It was not much different from Chen Fengge.
After a long while, Han Peiling finally emerged from the coffin and said, "Let's go. I haven't seen the outside world for a long time."
"Yes, Senior."
Chen Jiuyang led Han Peiling outwards. As Han Peiling walked out of the hall and reached the bridge, the Black Water River suddenly surged. An unfathomable power descended again, imposing itself on Han Peiling.
Han Peiling's expression changed slightly, and he said sternly, "Where is the current Sect Master of the True Demon Sect?"
The Sect Master of the True Demon Sect immediately stepped forward and said, "Greetings, Ancestor Han Peiling. Your disciple is here."
Han Peiling said coldly, "Abdicate the position of Sect Master to me!"
"Yes, Ancestor. Your disciple has already prepared the ceremony, waiting for Ancestor to ascend the throne and take control of our True Demon lineage." The Sect Master of the True Demon Sect replied.
Han Peiling's expression improved slightly, "You are knowledgeable. Lead the way, otherwise, this Ancestor cannot hold on for long."
"Yes, Ancestor!" The Sect Master of the True Demon Sect said respectfully. The sect masters of the Nine Demonic Veins quickly summoned their disciples to hold the enthronement ceremony.
Chen Jiuyang watched from the side with Chen Bian. The change of Sect Master in the True Demon lineage of the Demonic Path had nothing to do with them.
After watching the spectacle.
The former Sect Master of the True Demon Sect was promoted to Grand Elder, overseeing the daily affairs of the True Demon Sect, similar to the Shu Mountain Chen family's practice.
Then, a grand banquet was held for three days.
The martial artists of the Demonic Path were more heroic and unrestrained than those of Shu Mountain.
In the Grand Hall of the High Mountain, Qiu Yihan ended her secluded cultivation and also completed the baptism of divine power. Her martial cultivation had just reached the sixth level of the Earth Realm.
Chen Jiuyang couldn't help but sigh, "The baptism of divine power in the Demonic Path is really effective."
Qiu Yihan's beautiful eyes rippled, and she said softly, "Forces that have been passed down since ancient times all have methods of baptism of divine power. Shu Mountain also has it, but you walk the path of invincible divine abilities, so you cannot accept the baptism of divine power."
"How does my Han clan compare to the grandeur of your Shu Mountain Chen family?"
Chen Jiuyang sighed, "Each has its own merits."
Shu Mountain adhered to rules, while the Demonic Path was heroic and unrestrained.
Chen Jiuyang said, "Your martial cultivation has improved so quickly, can you stabilize it?"
Qiu Yihan's pretty face suddenly flushed, and then her slender figure flashed, entering the Grand Hall. She lightly unfastened her silk robe, beckoned to Chen Jiuyang, and said:
"Come, cultivate with this Saintess!"
Qiu Yihan completely released her Heavenly Charm allure and directed it towards Chen Jiuyang.
Chen Jiuyang smiled gently and said, "With just this much skill, you want to bewitch this King? Hahahaha, watch how I deal with you."
Chen Jiuyang walked into the Grand Hall, waved his hand, and closed the doors and windows.
Candlelight flickered, shadows danced, and the cold wind carried soft, painful, and melodious sounds.
As the New Year approached, red firecrackers heralded the New Year.
The next day, early in the morning.
Qiu Yihan, dressed in a green shirt, had a rosy complexion, and the aura of the sixth level of the Earth Realm had stabilized.
Behind her, a wave of energy vibrated, and a tall figure embraced her. Qiu Yihan languidly and comfortably wrapped her arms around Chen Jiuyang's neck.
Chen Jiuyang chuckled softly, "One night of dual cultivation is equivalent to a thousand-year-old medicinal plant. If you maintain this until the Martial Ranking, relying solely on you, I can break through to the sixth level of the Earth Realm, or even the Heavenly Realm."
Qiu Yihan's pretty face flushed slightly, and she rolled her beautiful eyes, "Dream on. Do you want to exhaust me to death? At most, we can cultivate together once every three days."
Chen Jiuyang looked surprised, "Why?"
"I still need to spend some time with my sisters."
Chen Jiuyang smiled wryly.