However, even though both were "Flesh Buddhas" and could transmit their own cultivation to another through empowerment...
Wei Tu still did not believe that the Seven-Treasure Demon Ancestor would make such a "mistake" and casually pass the cultivation of this First Life "corpse" to outsiders.
—The Suffering-Crossing Monk had intended to seek out an heir, but the Seven-Treasure Demon Ancestor had refined the First Life "corpse" into a Flesh Buddha for his sect's inheritance precisely for the sake of his own "resurrection."
"No matter what, we have to try."
Like Wei Tu, Xuanling Fairy had no trouble realizing that discovering this "Profound Ice Coffin" was merely a beginning. It was far from the time to celebrate.
She drew a deep breath and spoke gravely.
"Although this woman is a 'corpse,' the Seven-Treasure Demon Ancestor was an ancient Demon Ancestor whom even Demon Gods feared in the Ancient Demon Realm... Once the coffin is opened, with the power of this corpse, the two of us may not be able to deal with it easily."
Yet upon hearing this, Wei Tu did not rush into action. Instead, with wariness filling his voice, he said this.
Because—
Barring unforeseen circumstances—
The formidable strength of this "female corpse" was likely the fourth trial the Seven-Treasure Demon Ancestor had arranged to conceal the corpse of his "First Life" and guard against foreign enemies!
Its strength was anything but ordinary.
It was likely enough to stand alongside top Spirit Realm Great Ascension cultivators such as the Old Peng Emperor and the Old Ape Emperor.
Moreover, if this "female corpse" possessed intelligence, then within the advantageous terrain of this Sun-Treasure Divine Pagoda's underground palace, its strength might be greatly enhanced. After all... outside this cave abode stood the Flesh Buddha transformed from the Suffering-Crossing Monk...
Who could