Fulfilling the Promise

The Divine Will Sect's Void Refinement Grand Ceremony was a spectacular affair. Chen Lin felt it was even more extravagant than Lan Ruxue's Dao Integration Grand Ceremony had been.

But when he thought about it, that made sense.

In this world, Void Refinement was the highest level anyone could reach, with the same standing as the Dao Integration Realm in the Southern Star Realm. And since the Teleportation Formations connecting this Boundary remained unaffected, travel was easy. Naturally, more people came.

Wanling Market was packed to the brim. Temporary Immortal Caves dotted the Wanling Mountain Range, and even the nearby mortal cities were full of cultivators.

Chen Lin did not join the bustle. He merely told the disciples under him to watch for Xin Yueling and the others, and to notify him if they arrived.

"How is it? Do you still have enough demon crystals?"

In the Immortal Cave, Chen Lin entered Hua Ruyu's room and asked her.

When he had destroyed the Heartless Devil Lord in the Great Star Realm, he had obtained a considerable number of demon crystals. Hua Ruyu could use them, so he had given her a portion.

"Master, they're nowhere near enough. I'm still far short."

Hua Ruyu ended her cultivation and stood. The two black horns atop her head had grown darker and glossier, giving off faint, obscure energy fluctuations.

"Don't tell me you've used up all those demon crystals!"

Chen Lin stared at her in surprise.

"Yes. I finished them two days ago. I was just about to ask if you had any more."

Hua Ruyu nodded.

Chen Lin could not help grimacing. He had given her thousands of demon crystals. Only a few days had passed, yet she had consumed them all. She was a monster that devoured crystals.

Still, she was