Xu Zimo and Jiu You had just left the Nine Heavens Sect and descended from Nine Heavens Mountains when they were suddenly surrounded by a group of people.
These individuals were all dressed in cyan-blue robes, with a white “Holy Son” insignia printed on their backs.
“The World Sovereign Empyrean Sect,” Jiu You immediately recognized the attire and reacted.
“Young Master Lin, our sect’s Saintess would like to invite you to meet her. Would you be willing?” the leading disciple said with a smile.
“What for?” Xu Zimo asked with a grin.
“The Saintess didn’t say. We’re just messengers,” the lead disciple replied.
“And if I refuse?” Xu Zimo asked again.
“The Saintess said she won’t force you, but if you want to learn more about the Ancient Demon Race, it’s best you see her,” the disciple answered.
“Where is she?” Xu Zimo asked.
“Bright Flame City City,” the disciple replied.
“Then let’s go take a look,” Xu Zimo smiled and followed the disciple toward Bright Flame City City.
“You knew she would reach out to you?” Jiu You asked from the side.
“More or less,” Xu Zimo nodded.
After entering Bright Flame City City, the group headed straight to an inn.
The inn was empty of other guests. Inside, only Huangfu Hao and Huangfu Xianyue, the sibling pair, were leisurely sipping tea.
“Brother Lin, long time no see,” Huangfu Hao turned around and greeted him with a calm smile.
Xu Zimo gave a slight nod and sat down with Jiu You nearby.
Huangfu Xianyue waved her hand, and the disciples outside exited to stand guard at the inn’s entrance.
“Miss Huangfu, why have you asked me here?” Xu Zimo asked.
“First, tell me, are you of the Ancient Demon Race?” Huangfu Xianyue’s beautiful eyes sparkled as she smiled.
“Is that really important?” Xu Zimo responded.
“Brother Lin, don’t play coy. My sister has a natural sensitivity to energy. Her perception never fails,” Huangfu Hao added.
“Don’t call me Brother Lin. Are we that close?” Xu Zimo glanced at him and said flatly.
“Yes, I am of the Ancient Demon Race. Now speak,” Xu Zimo nodded and admitted.
“Do you know the history of the Ancient Demon Race?” Huangfu Xianyue asked.
Xu Zimo shook his head. He assumed the Ancient Demon Race in this world was somehow connected to him.
After the destruction of the Blessed Epoch, some demons were sealed within the Primordial Demon Cave, while others, like Paimon, were left in the Primordial Heartlands.
As for those like Demon Thirteen, they likely ended up in the Eternal Landss.
But as for the Ancient Demon Race in the Eternal Lands, it seemed to have been wiped out, and he hadn’t learned much about it yet.
Before Huangfu Xianyue could speak, Jiu You chimed in, “During God-Demon Era, three powerful factions ruled the world: the Ancient God Race, the Ancient Demon Race, and other assorted races. The Ancient God and Ancient Demon Races were supreme, the most powerful beings. They constantly clashed, and wars broke out often. The Eternal Lands endured ten thousand years of their conflict.”
“Seems this lady knows quite a bit,” Huangfu Xianyue smiled.
“That’s right. Back then, the Ancient God and Ancient Demon Races were at the top. Even if all other races united, they were barely surviving.
But for unknown reasons, one day the Ancient God and Ancient Demon Races launched a cataclysmic war. It happened at the God-Demon Battlefield. Both races perished together.
Only then did the other races begin to rise, leading to the world’s current structure.”
“What are you trying to say?” Xu Zimo asked.
“Do you know why the Ancient God and Ancient Demon Races were so powerful?” Huangfu Xianyue asked.
“The Ancient God and Demon Physiques,” Jiu You answered. “The Ancient God Race had Ancient God Physiques, and the Ancient Demon Race had Ancient Demon Physiques. These were unique constitutions with incredible defensive power and the ability to continuously regenerate spiritforce. Something no other race could match.”
“Looks like you know more than me about the Ancient God and Ancient Demon Races,” Huangfu Xianyue said with meaningful eyes toward Jiu You.
“You asked me here just to tell me this?” Xu Zimo asked.
When it came to demonic bodies, ordinary demons only had average ones. But he possessed the supreme Hell-Suppressing Demon Physique, something he knew better than anyone.
“Since you’re a descendant of the Ancient Demon Race, have you inherited a demonic body?” Huangfu Xianyue asked.
“Demonic bodies can only be inherited by full-blooded demons. Descendants of Ancient God or Ancient Demon Races usually can’t inherit them,” Jiu You said.
“You’re right. But I know of a method that could allow Brother Lin to obtain a demonic body,” Huangfu Xianyue said.
“What method?” Jiu You asked quickly.
Huangfu Xianyue looked at her, then turned to Xu Zimo and asked, “Aren’t you curious?”
“There’s no such thing as a free lunch. Tell me your conditions first,” Xu Zimo replied.
“My conditions are simple. I want you to join the World Sovereign Empyrean Sect,” Huangfu Xianyue said.
“And also, the formation of the demonic body won’t happen overnight. During this time, you must trust me unconditionally.”
“Join the World Sovereign Empyrean Sect? That’s all?” Xu Zimo smiled.
“You may not know, but even within the World Sovereign Empyrean Sect, there are several factions. My father leads the Red King faction, and I hope you’ll join our faction when you enter the sect,” Huangfu Xianyue said.
“No problem,” Xu Zimo nodded.
“If that’s settled, prepare to come with us to the World Sovereign Empyrean Sect,” Huangfu Xianyue said.
Xu Zimo nodded. The group left the inn and headed straight to Bright Flame City City’s teleportation formation.
On the way, Jiu You looked at Huangfu Xianyue and asked, “Do you have a method for acquiring an Ancient God body?”
“Of course,” Huangfu Xianyue nodded. “Why? Do you know any descendants of the Ancient God race?”
“No, just asking,” Jiu You smiled.
The group arrived at Bright Flame City City’s teleportation array. As the main city of the Nine Heavens Sect, Bright Flame City City could teleport directly to the capital of the World Sovereign Empyrean Sect, Heaven World City.
The sect was located just beyond Heaven World City.
Watching the Huangfu siblings enter the teleportation formation, Jiu You glanced at Xu Zimo and asked, “Do you really believe what she said?”
“Nope,” Xu Zimo said with a smile.
“Then why are you going?” Jiu You asked in confusion.
“We each want something,” Xu Zimo waved his hand and followed them into the formation.
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As one of the two great sacred sects in the Southern Region, the World Sovereign Empyrean Sect had a history of tens of thousands of years.
This colossal force located at the northern edge of the Southern Region was founded by the World Sovereign himself.
He was already qualified to be called the World Empyrean, but due to habit, people still referred to him as World Sovereign.
The term “World” essentially referred to a dimension or space.
Legend says the World Sovereign Empyrean Sect exists in an entirely separate realm, a dimension distinct from the Eternal Lands, residing in a different plane altogether.