The True Demon Emperor of old swept through the thirteen continents, dominating the strongest, Tianlong Continent, without a single rival. Even the Human Clan’s Holy Master, Ji Wu, was no match for him. He was truly invincible, unmatched by anyone. If not for that mysterious woman who made the True Demon Emperor vanish, the True Demon Empire might now rule the entire Mysterious Realm.
How could the inheritance, martial arts, and weapons he left behind be anything ordinary? The Tianlong Continent, once the strongest of the thirteen, has now become the weakest. The human race, once a first-class race, has fallen to ninth-class, relegated to the ranks of inferior races.
If the humans of Tianlong Continent were to obtain the True Demon Emperor’s inheritance now, what would happen? Perhaps it could restore Tianlong Continent to its former glory. Perhaps it could elevate humans back to a first-class race, among the top-tier races! It’s well-known that a person’s martial arts aptitude can be altered, a fact long proven. One can use rare treasures to improve it or seize special organs from others’ bodies to enhance it. For instance, Demon Flame Tianzun stole Master Bai Yun’s “Wisdom Bone,” greatly boosting his martial arts aptitude.
Another method, recorded in the twelve sects’ secrets, is “martial soul inheritance.” Even someone with the worst aptitude, upon receiving a powerful martial soul inheritance, could become a genius overnight! Of course, this requires complete fusion with the martial soul, or it could easily be taken, leading to death. Once the martial soul fully merges with one’s bloodline and soul, seizing it becomes far more difficult.
The Yuehua Sect’s leaders were no fools, they understood the weight of this treasure! “Ling Xiao, you’ve done well! Both items are rare treasures! Per sect rules, as long as your requests aren’t excessive, the sect will grant them, along with a substantial amount of honour points!” Chang Yueying, calming her excitement, looked at Ling Xiao and spoke slowly.
Since becoming Sect Leader, she had constantly thought about strengthening the sect, dreaming of making it the strongest among the twelve sects. But such a goal was easier said than done. Today, with the Demon King’s seal and a key to the True Demon Empire Treasure, her confidence surged. She believed not only should Ling Xiao be greatly rewarded, but his secular master, Bai Yun, should be as well!
Her words sparked envy among the leaders. Some were inner sect elders, hall masters, or tower masters, either half-step Tianzuns or true Tianzuns, yet they still envied Ling Xiao’s achievement. Some even felt jealous, but they had no grounds to object, as Ling Xiao’s contribution was simply too great.
The True Demon Empire Treasure might not be usable yet, but the Demon King’s inheritance within the seal could be used immediately, crucial for boosting the Yuehua Sect’s strength. “Hmph, this kid must have some ulterior motive. Why would he hand over something as valuable as the Demon King’s inheritance?” Elder Jin suddenly snorted, “Per sect rules, items obtained by disciples on missions belong to them. Is he really so kind as to turn them over?”
“Disciple doesn’t understand the Supreme Elder’s words,” Ling Xiao said slowly, “I’m loyal to the Yuehua Sect and offer these precious items to it. Is that somehow wrong? No wonder the Supreme Elder tried to have me killed in Green Valley, perhaps he thinks I’m too loyal to the sect?”
“Don’t spout nonsense!” Elder Jin snapped.
“Enough!” Chang Yueying interjected, “As head of the Law Enforcement Hall, mind your words. Don’t constantly target an outer disciple, or you’ll discourage others!” Whether her words were aimed at Elder Jin or mere formalities, they earned Ling Xiao some goodwill. A Sect Leader who cared about disciples’ feelings couldn’t be too bad.
“Regardless of motives, Ling Xiao’s great contribution is undeniable! He must be richly rewarded, as per the Yuehua Sect’s millennia-old rules, which no one can change!” It was clear Chang Yueying’s relationship with the five Law Enforcement Elders was strained. She wasn’t naive, she knew Ling Xiao likely had selfish reasons for offering these treasures. As Sect Leader, she was aware of his conflicts with Hei Suo, Demon Flame Tianzun, and even Elder Jin. By offering these treasures, Ling Xiao became a great contributor, making it hard for Elder Jin and others to act against him. Even she, the Sect Leader, had to favour him.
This boy’s cunning was astonishing, hardly that of a fourteen-year-old. He must have had some extraordinary encounter, perhaps destined to become a pillar of the Yuehua Sect. She considered nurturing him further. In contrast, Elder Jin and his allies looked grim, outwitted by a mere boy, especially after losing Hei Suo and being publicly rebuked by the Sect Leader. They were seething.
“Ling Xiao, per sect rules, for this great contribution, you’ll receive ten thousand low-grade spirit stones, one thousand mid-grade spirit stones, and twenty thousand honour points!” Chang Yueying announced, seeing Elder Jin fall silent, “Additionally, I personally grant you three requests. As long as they’re not excessive and within the sect’s ability, they will be fulfilled!”
The announcement caused an uproar. Those friendly with Ling Xiao were thrilled and approving, while those hostile were consumed with jealousy. Ten thousand low-grade spirit stones were equivalent to nearly a year’s stipend for a core disciple, but not extraordinary. One thousand mid-grade spirit stones, worth a hundred thousand low-grade ones and rarely exchanged, were also not the main prize. The true value lay in the twenty thousand honour points and three requests!
Per sect rules, one hundred honour points allowed one entry to the Yuehua Tower’s Wooden Gate, five hundred to the Iron Gate, and one thousand to the Jade Gate. Thus, one thousand honour points equated to a top-tier gold-grade martial art! With twenty thousand honour points, plus his previous two thousand, Ling Xiao had twenty-two thousand, enough for twenty-two top-tier gold-grade martial arts. Of course, this was just a reference, as Ling Xiao didn’t need so many martial arts. A person’s energy was limited, and having enough martial arts sufficed. He intended to use these honour points strategically, not waste them.
