Soon, Ancestor Long Yan, who had transformed into "Wang Ruobing," was urgently summoned back from the battlefield to the main camp of the Eastern Line Defense Area.
As a member of the "Demon Dynasty's Vanguard Army," she naturally had to follow the unified command of the headquarters as per the norm.
Ancestor Long Yan took out the [Nether Fiend True Demon Seed] from the box.
It was only the size of a fist, yet it seemed to contain endless darkness, exuding an extremely cold and sinister Nether Fiend power, along with a terrifying oppressive force that made one's heart palpitate.
This terrifying oppression was the demonic aura.
"The [Nether Fiend True Demon Seed] is extremely rare, even in the outer regions it's a priceless treasure. Congratulations, Sister Long Yan."
At this moment, a cold aura filled with fiendish energy emerged from her Purple Mansion spirit platform, floating above her head.
The entire compendium was pitch black, as if made from some kind of stone, yet it didn't appear hard, rather quite soft. The pages of the compendium flowed smoothly, like a pair of wings flapping.
This compendium was Ancestor Long Yan's [Yinsha Compendium].
The relationship between a compendium and its owner has always been very intimate.
Since inheriting the compendium, it had accompanied her for quite some time, and thus, it was well aware of all her secrets.
Including the fact that she was not actually Wang Ruobing, but Wang Long Yan, a secret the Yinsha Compendium was also fully aware of.
However, as a compendium, it was absolutely impossible for it to reveal this secret.
After all, to a compendium, the owner is the owner, and once recognized, it is impossible to betray. This is an instinct engraved in the soul of the compendium's Spirit Artifact.
Not to mention, this was a rare Heavenly Daughter owner, the Yinsha Compendium was delighted, not caring about her origins.
"Yinsha," Ancestor Long Yan inquired, "how much do you know about the Nether Fiend True Demon Seed?"
"Sister Long Yan, the [True Demon Seed] is a legacy item of the Demon God. Generally speaking, a Demon God of the Demon Realm only condenses this item after entering the inheritance period, consuming a large amount of vital blood and energy, even at the cost of their own strength, causing them to be unable to recover for a long time," the compendium's Spirit Artifact, Yinsha, explained, "This situation is akin to some plants exhausting their energy to produce seeds for the continuation of their species, similar to our human race's True Demon Scripture and True Immortal Scripture."
"In fact, our human race's True Immortal Scripture and True Demon Scripture were evolved by imitating this phenomenon of high-level beings, specifically as carriers of inheritance. The compendium is the same."
Yinsha, as the Spirit Artifact of the compendium, was naturally well-versed in the origins of such inheritance carriers.
The reason the True Demon Seed is so precious is partly because, before the inheritance period, a Demon God would never risk losing their cultivation to condense it.
And a Demon God's inheritance period only occurs once in their lifetime.
Unless the timing is just right, even killing a Demon God won't yield a True Demon Seed. This is why, during the Shenwu Royal Dynasty, humans, despite being much stronger than now, only obtained one or two True Demon Seeds.
"This True Demon Seed contains the mysteries of all the Heavenly Dao skill mastered by the Nether Fiend Demon God lineage, and like a plant seed, it holds a vast amount of pure Nether Fiend energy. With it, the inheritor has a high probability of retracing the path of the Nether Fiend Demon God, achieving the body of a Demon God."
Ancestor Long Yan listened to her explanation, frowning, "The Nether Fiend Young Master had previously inherited the [Nether Fiend True Demon Seed], hasn't the Nether Fiend energy within it been consumed?"
"The True Demon Seed is somewhat different from our human race's True Demon Scripture and True Immortal Scripture. To prevent a gap in succession after a young inheritor's death, the True Demon Seed will reclaim all its energy upon the inheritor's death, to find the next inheritor," Yinsha said, "The reason I know this so well is because our Yinsha lineage also produced a Demon Sovereign. Our [Nether Fiend True Demon Scripture] was gradually developed by the first-generation Demon Sovereign based on a [Nether Fiend True Demon Seed]."
"And our Yinsha lineage is a branch inheritance of the Nether Fiend True Demon Scripture."
"In that case, there's no other issue. Yinsha, assist me in absorbing and refining the [Nether Fiend True Demon Seed]," Ancestor Long Yan said calmly.
"Don't worry, Sister Long Yan, leave it to me."
The compendium's Spirit Artifact, Yinsha, spoke with excitement, unable to contain its eagerness.
As the Spirit Artifact of the compendium, it was well aware of the benefits of this item. With it, there was a chance of becoming the next True Demon Scripture, how could it not be excited and expectant?
Under Wang Long Yan's control, the pages of the compendium flipped rapidly, a stream of profound power descending, quickly enveloping the Nether Fiend True Demon Seed, beginning the refining process.
Due to her powerful bloodline, the refining speed was not slow.
As the refining progressed, unknowingly, Ancestor Long Yan's aura began to rise steadily, becoming stronger and stronger.
By now, Ancestor Long Yan had fully realized that only by becoming strong herself could she better protect the younger generation of the family.
Since the younger generation at home wanted to help her improve her strength, she would accept it and repay them a thousandfold in the future.
Moreover, after cultivating the Yinsha Compendium, as her understanding of the Nether Fiend power deepened, she also gained some new insights.
Based on these insights, she made this choice.
The path of the Nether Fiend is diametrically opposed to the path of spirit plant life, seemingly contradictory, yet the word "feast" also represents another form of vitality.
While Ancestor Long Yan was in seclusion refining the Nether Fiend True Demon Seed.
The battlefield of the Eastern Line Defense Area experienced another change.
Due to strategic command needs from "high-level" figures like "Yinsha Treasure," a batch of "uncooperative with orders," yet capable and battle-hardened commanders were summoned back for rest and reorganization by the Immortal Emperor Order.
Replacing them at their posts was a new batch of reinforcements.
All defensive lines ceased their inward retreat, gradually shifting to a defensive posture.
As a result, the favorable situation where the human race was about to turn defeat into victory came to an abrupt halt.
There were even rumors in the army that the total commander of the troops, Old Marshal Zhao, had been too arrogant due to his recent achievements, repeatedly offending and clashing with Yinsha Treasure, leading to this outcome.
Who was Yinsha Treasure?
He was a favorite of the Immortal Emperor, deeply trusted and loved by His Majesty. Whatever he said, the Immortal Emperor almost believed without question.
His reasoning was also complex.
The frontline soldiers had suffered too many casualties recently, already on the brink of exhaustion and collapse. Now that the situation had finally eased, it was time to take the opportunity to reorganize and rest, to conserve energy for a decisive strike against the demon coalition forces.
It's not that Fang Xianbin lacked ability; he had previously made significant contributions on the Liang battlefield, proving he was indeed capable of fighting.
But now, because he clashed with Old Marshal Zhao, he ended up meddling recklessly.
Wasn't this clearly an attempt to suppress Old Marshal Zhao, seize command, and reap a wave of military achievements?
This made people believe that the merits Yinsha Treasure had previously achieved on the Liang Yan battlefield were truly his own. Wasn't it also taken by force?
For a time, rumors flew within the army, and the soldiers were quite discontented.
Everyone could understand a super-rich young master wanting to achieve military merits, but at such a critical moment, causing internal strife was utterly despicable.
Yinsha Treasure's reputation plummeted in the Eastern Line Defense Area, with some even seeing him as a treacherous figure lurking beside the princess and His Majesty.
At this time, the "Deputy Commander" of the Seventh Legion, Wang Yingxuan, also hurried back to the base after receiving the order.
She was deeply resentful of this order, and upon returning, she stormed into the command center, slamming the table with Yinsha Treasure.
An hour later, she was directly thrown out by Fang Xianbin's guards.
Having been thrown out so many times, Wang Yingxuan's landing posture had become familiar, flipping over and patting her clothes as she stood up.
But her expression was not good, looking as if she couldn't accept it, cursing loudly, "You strategists, your hearts are too dirty!"
After saying that, she reluctantly left in anger.
It was clear that even the female war god Wang Yingxuan couldn't do anything about Yinsha Treasure.
Although they were both direct descendants of that mysterious family, Yinsha Treasure was a male of the main line, with the potential to inherit the position of family head in the future, naturally holding a higher status than Wang Yingxuan.
The situation had changed so drastically, leaving countless people sighing.
A great situation ruined in an instant~~
From now on, who knew what the situation on the outer region battlefield would become.
Around the same time, in the inner hall of the Yincha Demon God's palace.
Under the flickering crimson veil, Ancestor Yun, transformed into the [Dragonblood Demon God], sat cross-legged, holding two Demon God Crystals, absorbing the pure demonic energy within.
One had to admit, Demon God Crystals were indeed Demon God Crystals. The demonic energy contained within was far purer than special demon crystals.
Almost with each absorption, he could feel his strength growing rapidly.
Even if he absorbed one and buried another, the gap between him and the Demon God Realm was slowly closing, seemingly about to break through to the Demon God.
Since his strength "recovered" to the late Void Realm, even with the Dragonblood Demon God's bloodline foundation, his cultivation recovery speed had plummeted, almost stagnating in the end. It had been a long time since he experienced such rapid cultivation growth.
Reflecting on this, Fang Xian also understood why the Immortal Sovereign and Immortal Emperor valued Immortal Spirit Stones so much. Presumably, once cultivation reached above the True Immortal Realm, even top-grade spiritual stones would be useless for True Immortal cultivation growth.
To break through cultivation, one must rely on Immortal Spirit Stones. For him, it required Demon God Crystals.
While Ancestor Yun was diligently absorbing Demon God Crystals.
In the inner hall, a seductive figure exuding a charming aura appeared, the owner of this inner hall, the Yincha Demon God.
It was clear that it had just returned from outside, and its mood wasn't great, surrounded by a low-pressure aura, with its overwhelming demonic aura not fully restrained.
Under the oppressive aura, the air in the entire inner hall seemed to become stagnant.
"Here! Twelve Demon God Crystals." Seeing Ancestor Yun looking over, the Yincha Demon God tossed a small bag of Demon God Crystals in front of him with a bad temper, "Along with the previous eight, a total of twenty. If you still can't advance to the Demon God this time, don't blame this Demon God for turning against you and skinning you."
"Don't worry, I'm now at the Great Perfection of the Demon King Realm, just one step away. Once I absorb all twelve Demon God Crystals, I will surely restore my Demon God strength," Ancestor Yun excitedly picked up the small bag, poured out the Demon God Crystals inside, carefully counting them to confirm there were indeed twelve, then treasured them away.
The Yincha Demon God was infuriated by his behavior.
With such a large amount of Demon God Crystals invested, how could it be short one?
What a brainless brute.
If not for its loyalty to the Great Demon Lord, still relying on it to help welcome back the Great Demon Lord, it wouldn't bother dealing with such a brute.
"Alright~ continue absorbing," the Yincha Demon God turned away, vanishing into a faint light, flying towards the outer hall.
The Yincha Demon God's voice echoed from the light, "The situation on the human battlefield has changed and become turbulent, I need to keep an eye on that old thing, the Nether Fiend, to prevent it from retreating."
As the words fell, the Yincha Demon God's figure completely disappeared from the inner hall.
"Hehehe~"
Seeing this, Ancestor Yun couldn't hold back any longer, laughing excitedly.
Fugui was right, the Yincha Demon God indeed had good things, really exchanging for twenty Demon God Crystals.
With these Demon God Crystals, the True Demon Realm was uncertain, but several late Void Realm Demon Lords could probably be cultivated.
The Immortal Emperor had been eyeing the Demon Emperor's treasury for a long time, and with these Demon God Crystals, they could definitely extract some hidden treasures. The Immortal Dynasty could also take the opportunity to enhance its foundation.
Plus, with himself as a newly promoted "Demon God," the human side's strength would be significantly enhanced.
While Ancestor Yun was excited, the departing Yincha Demon God was also in a good mood, full of hope for the future.
Once the brute Dragonblood restored its Demon God strength, its influence within the demon race would surely increase. By then, the success rate of welcoming back the Great Demon Lord would greatly improve.
If Dragonblood was fast enough, it might even seize the opportunity to join forces with the Nether Fiend Demon God, tearing a rift in the human side, capturing a Boundary Rift!
By then, with the cooperation of the avatar infiltrating the human race as "Wu Mingyan," the success of welcoming back the Great Demon Lord would be more than half achieved.
The Yincha Demon God's eyes shone brightly, as if already envisioning the glory of welcoming back the Great Demon Lord, standing above all demons, second only to the Great Demon Lord.