Twenty-Two Great Immortals

"Elder, this is Emperor Xuan Sha, the wolf clan's genius whom I mentioned in my letter. What do you think?" Ten Thousand Demons Old Demon said respectfully.

The Purple Bearded Man nodded.

"Not bad. He's even more outstanding than you were back then. He qualifies to enter the Shi Tian Holy Realm!" the Purple Bearded Man said in satisfaction.

"The requirements for the Shi Tian Holy Realm are too harsh. Even I had to search for a long time!" Ten Thousand Demons Old Demon nodded with a sigh.

"Your crimes from back then have been reduced by another degree. You're at the Earth Immortal level now, aren't you?" the Purple Bearded Man asked.

"Yes! Before my past-life crimes are cleansed, I dare not unlock my Soul Lock!" Ten Thousand Demons Old Demon said, bowing.

"You deserve credit for finding this wolf. I'll explain it to the higher-ups. Unlock another layer yourself and reach the Heavenly Immortal Realm!" the Purple Bearded Man said.

"Thank you, Elder!" Ten Thousand Demons Old Demon immediately replied.

Then, a flash of blue light swept over Ten Thousand Demons Old Demon. It was as if something had been wrenched open, and vast amounts of Heaven and Earth essence surged in. In the blink of an eye, Ten Thousand Demons Old Demon's complexion seemed to change dramatically. Clearly, so long as he wished, his cultivation could instantly rise from the Earth Immortal level to the Heavenly Immortal level!

"Congratulations, Senior!" The ten White Robed Men behind the two hurriedly offered their congratulations to Ten Thousand Demons Old Demon.

Ten Thousand Demons Old Demon looked at everyone. A trace of bitter laughter surfaced on his face as he nodded and accepted their congratulations. Yet perhaps only Ten Thousand Demons Old Demon himself knew the bitterness in his heart—