Battle Through the Heavens: Marry Cao Ying, Reward is Devouring Ancestral Symbol

Chapter 277 Departure, the Heavenly Demon Phoenix’s Move!Shen Wen took a deep breath, dispersed the aura surrounding his body, and stood up.

The scales on his skin slowly receded, and the cyan light dragon patterns faded into his body as he returned to his usual appearance.

He estimated that he could now contend with those Dou Zuns who were currently impacting the path to Sainthood.

Standing within that space, Shen Wen’s gaze swept across his surroundings, and he suddenly halted his steps.

He didn’t leave immediately, but instead looked back at the original location of the blood lake.

The blood lake was empty, leaving behind only a deep pit.

However, he could sense that he hadn’t completely sucked all the essence blood dry.

The portion he left behind had seeped deep into the ground, intertwining with the Foundation of this space.

Shen Wen pondered for a moment and came to a decision.

If he took all the essence blood, this space probably wouldn’t last much longer.

After all, the corpses of those two Dou Shengs were the core maintaining this space, while that essence blood was one of the energy sources for the space’s operation.

Once it was all drained, the space would inevitably begin to collapse.

When that time came, the Demonic Beasts inside would be completely finished.

And the Demonic Beasts in this space were a massive pile of resources.

Shen Wen’s gaze swept over the figures running through the mountain forests and soaring in the sky below, a hint of contemplation flashing in his eyes.

These Demonic Beasts had lived here for generations, nourished by the aura of the Dou Sheng essence blood, and more or less carried the Bloodlines of Dragon or Phoenix descendants.

Their flesh, bones, and Monster Cores were all rare treasures for cultivators.

Especially those high-tier Demonic Beasts; if they could be subdued, they would be ready-made combat power.

If he allowed this space to collapse, all these things would be destroyed.

“No rush,”

Shen Wen muttered to himself, withdrawing his gaze.

Once he made a Breakthrough to Dou Zun, with his control over the space ancestral talisman and the enhancement of the Gu Treasure Art, he should possess spatial power comparable to a Dou Sheng.

At that time, using his own power to maintain this space wouldn’t be a problem.

He could even completely refine this space and turn it into his private property.

By then, the Demonic Beasts here would all be his.

Shen Wen no longer delayed. With a flicker of his body, he left the space along the passage he had come through.

Passing through that spatial rift, he returned once more to the bottom of the volcano. The churning hot lava all around formed a sharp contrast with the silence of that space.

He traveled all the way up and soon rushed out of the volcanic crater, landing back within the Tianmu Mountain Range.

Jin Shi was still waiting there.

Seeing Shen Wen emerge, he hurriedly stepped forward and bowed, saying, “Venerable One.”

Shen Wen nodded and instructed, “At the bottom of that volcano, there is a hidden rift leading to an independent space.

How much do you know about what’s inside?”

Jin Shi was taken aback, then said, “This subordinate only knows that the rift is dangerous and has never dared to let the clansmen go deep into it.

As for what is inside... this subordinate truly does not know.”

Shen Wen gave an ’en’ in response and didn’t explain further, simply saying, “From today onwards, send a few reliable clansmen to guard the vicinity of the rift. Do not go near it, and do not disturb anyone.

Just keep watch; if there is any unusual movement, report it immediately.”

Jin Shi respectfully replied, “Yes.”

Having finished his instructions, Shen Wen did not stay any longer.

Space Power surged, and his figure instantly disappeared from the spot.

...

Meanwhile, in the Beast Region.

This was a vast and boundless wasteland, rarely visited by humans.

But in the deepest part of the wasteland, a very special space was hidden.

That space was shrouded by countless layers of Formations and hidden within the gaps of space. Without someone to guide the way, even if one passed right by it, they wouldn’t notice anything amiss.

The Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan.

One of the three great overlords of the Demonic Beast world, a top-tier power on par with the Void Ancient Dragon and the Nine Serene Earth Nether Python.

At this moment, deep within this space, inside a palace paved with golden feathers.

A young figure stood with hands behind his back, his gaze passing through the window lattice to look at the churning sea of clouds in the distance.

He was a youth who appeared to be twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, with a handsome face and a tall, straight figure.

A head of black hair fell like a waterfall over his shoulders, and his aura was hidden but not released, yet he naturally possessed a majesty that people dared not look at directly.

The Crown Prince of the Phoenix Clan, Jiu Feng.

Behind him, an old man dressed in dark gold robes stood quietly, head bowed in waiting.

Jiu Feng did not turn around, simply saying indifferently, “What movements have there been from the Void Ancient Dragon’s side recently?”

The old man said respectfully, “Reporting to the Crown Prince, according to reports from the scouts, the internal strife of the Ancient Dragon Clan is about to end.

The North Dragon Island is about to be victorious and take over the position of Dragon Emperor.”

Jiu Feng’s brow furrowed slightly.

Take over as Dragon Emperor?

Once the North Dragon King took over as Dragon Emperor and the Void Ancient Dragon was unified once more, it would be troublesome.

After that Dragon Emperor went missing back then, the Ancient Dragon Clan fell into internal strife, with several Grand Elders fighting tooth and nail for power.

The Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan had taken this opportunity to suppress the Ancient Dragon Clan for hundreds of years.

But now...

“What does Imperial Father say?” Jiu Feng asked.

The old man said, “His Majesty says that the internal strife of the Ancient Dragon Clan is about to end, and they will inevitably reorganize against the threat of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan.

Although with our clan’s current strength, we are not afraid of them, still... every bit of added strength counts.”

Jiu Feng nodded and did not object.

The Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan and the Void Ancient Dragon were mortal enemies.

Since ancient times, the two clans had fought incessantly, neither yielding to the other.

Now that the Ancient Dragon Clan was about to end its internal strife, if that Dragon Emperor truly returned, the balance between the two clans would inevitably be broken.

Although Imperial Father said they were “not afraid,” Jiu Feng knew clearly in his heart that once the North Dragon King became a Dragon Phoenix and the Ancient Dragon Island was unified once more,

Its strength would not be something the Heavenly Demon Phoenix could compare to.

Adding even a bit of strength was indeed valuable.

He turned around and looked at the old man: “Speak, what arrangements does Imperial Father have?”

The old man said, “His Majesty heard that a young Grade 8 Alchemist named Shen Wen has appeared in the Pill Tower.

This person can refine a type of Medicinal Pill called the ‘zong ji pill,’ which can allow a Dou Zong to increase their cultivation by one star.”

“zong ji pill?” Jiu Feng raised an eyebrow, “Increasing a Dou Zong by one star?”

The old man nodded, “The information is accurate. This person is currently in the limelight at the Pill Tower and has dealings with both the Cao Family and the Dan Family.

His wife, Cao Ying, is even an Elder of the Pill Tower.”

Jiu Feng pondered for a moment and asked, “What is Imperial Father’s intention?”

The old man said, “His Majesty has ordered the Crown Prince to send someone to Pill City to seek a batch of zong ji pills.

If we can obtain them, the Dou Zong experts of our clan can increase their cultivation in batches. Although it might not change the overall situation, it is a good thing regardless.”

Jiu Feng nodded and did not refuse.

Medicinal Pills that increased Dou Zong cultivation were good things for any faction.

Although the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan had a deep Foundation, they wouldn’t mind having more.

He thought for a moment and said, “Then let Elder Huang Xuan make the trip.”

The old man replied, “Yes.”

Jiu Feng paused, then added another sentence: “Tell him to be polite. Someone who can refine this kind of pill is worth befriending.

Moreover, for him to be doing so well in the Pill Tower, there might not be a lack of power supporting him from behind.

Do not lose the greater for the smaller.”

The old man bowed, “This subordinate understands.”