The little old man fell silent. He had once thought that Dharma Body realm experts stood at the pinnacle of the world, the ultimate goal of cultivation. Yet Mu Qing had suddenly told him that beyond that lay even higher realms.
For anyone born within the Origin Realm, this was a tremendous shock.
He did not doubt Mu Qing's words too much. He had some guesses about Mu Qing's identity, and now this special Secret Realm had appeared, bearing restrictions that prevented Dharma Body realm experts from entering.
All signs indicated that this Secret Realm was indeed connected to a powerful and terrifying existence.
Previously, the little old man had believed that this Secret Realm involved some Dharma Body realm expert. Coupled with the presence of ancient species, it was quite likely to be an Ancient One.
In particular, since this Secret Realm had appeared within the Sacred Domain, the little old man had instinctively assumed that it was connected to the Reincarnation Saint.
Now, however, that did not seem to be the case. Instead, it appeared to be linked to a supreme being known as the Death Demon.
Mu Qing's expression was equally complicated as he drew a deep breath.
He now strongly suspected that the secret hidden within this Secret Realm concerned the Death Demon's remains. Combined with some of the information the Dark Heaven Dharma King had revealed to him, it was highly likely that the Death Demon's remains were attempting resurrection!
The Death Demon itself commanded death. Perhaps it possessed some method that would allow it to emerge from nothingness and return completely, even after being utterly annihilated!
Mu Qing did not need to think to know that the Death Demon's return would not be good news for anyone, especially when no one could stand against