At that moment, the Black Demon Banner in his sleeve suddenly grew hot, and a slightly weak yet still somewhat arrogant voice rang out:
"Kid, despite your young age, your thoughts run deep indeed."
Long Qingyun's living soul had finally fully awakened. His voice carried an undisguised complexity. "You deliberately let Li LInfeng go, drawing the Divine Court's attention and protecting Aurora Village from harassment. But revealing yourself like this was still far too conspicuous."
Qin He raised a brow and lifted the Black Demon Banner from his sleeve, suspending it before him. The bloody character "Demon" on its surface pulsed faintly, and within it, the vague outline of a pale golden soul could be seen.
"Awake now?" His tone was displeased as his fingers tapped the banner's shaft. "Time to honor our deal, isn't it?"
The Black Demon Banner trembled lightly. Long Qingyun's sigh drifted out, carrying traces of age and hardship. "You have already fulfilled your promise and kept the Dragon Clan's bloodline safe. I have told you all that I can. Ask what you wish."
Qin He found a relatively level bluestone and sat down. The power of laws winding around him quietly receded, leaving only a faint barrier to block outside prying eyes.
"What exactly did the hundred thousand Sky Demons cross realms for, and why were they branded as demons?" He went straight to the heart of the matter, his gaze sharp as a blade.
Long Qingyun's soul silhouette fell silent within the banner for a moment before he slowly spoke. "This matter must begin countless epochs ago."
"Originally, the Great Thousand World had clear levels. As long as cultivators from lower planes possessed sufficient cultivation, they could shatter the void and ascend to the next plane. Though the path was fraught with a thousand