The Demon Is About to Descend

Chapter 24: The Demon Is About to Descend

Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

In the clan's meeting hall, Patriarch Yu Yuanzhen sat high above, his cold eyes lowered as the old man below trembled.

Just moments ago, the guard responsible for the clan's land had come to report that they had discovered something important. But when he presented it, it turned out to be nothing more than a book?

The book on the table had a blue cover that had long since faded pale, and it was battered and worn.

"Hmph! You'd better not waste my time." Yu Yuanzhen gave a cold snort, picked up the book, and flipped through it.

"What is recorded in this book is a clan secret. None but the patriarch and the guardian may read it!"

The opening two lines piqued his curiosity, and he continued reading.

"I am Yu Qingtian. In a desolate land, I obtained the power of Zhong Su, the Thunder Demon. My Martial Soul evolved into the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, and I founded the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan for this very reason. I hope my descendants will revere the demon as their ancestor and repay his kindness.

"After that, I used this supreme Martial Soul to dominate the world, earning the title of the strongest Beast Martial Soul.

"No one on the continent was unaware of my, Yu Qingtian's, renown!

"In Douluo Calendar year 291, at the age of 139, I actually managed to break through level 100 without a godhood. Unable to become a god without a godhood, I nonetheless shocked the world with my strength.

"Yet the stronger I grew, the more I sensed the might of the demon. It was a strength beyond words, beyond imagination, beyond speculation.

"At the same time, I learned a secret.

"Demons are immortal, and they will eventually revive!

"Alas, I will not live to see that day. I have sealed all my power inside a Thunder Stone and placed this book within it as well.

"If the Thunder Stone senses the demon's presence one day, this book will appear on its own. Whoever finds it must notify the patriarch as soon as possible and welcome my master—the Thunder Demon, Zhong Su!

"Under my master's leadership, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan will dominate the continent and reach the pinnacle of glory!"

At this point, Yu Yuanzhen's expression darkened. His own clan had been founded through the power of some demon? How could that be?

The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul was his pride! Damn it!

This had to be fake.

Yu Yuanzhen shook his head again and again, unwilling to believe it, yet he couldn't help feeling uneasy.

These days, the word "demon" was hardly unfamiliar on the continent. Many people believed demons existed. After all, Qian Daoliu of Spirit Hall had offered a bounty for a demon's life in his capacity as Second Worship. There wasn't a soul who hadn't heard the explosive news.

"Demons, demons. Why are they everywhere?"

Yu Yuanzhen slammed his hand hard against the armrest, furious.

He kept reading, hoping to find some flaw in the book, but it only disappointed him.

The rest of the book recorded various precautions and other miscellaneous matters, including the demon's appearance, interests, and habits. It seemed the writer had truly regarded himself as a servant.

However, one detail caught Yu Yuanzhen's attention.

Yu Qingtian speculated that when the Sea God had once gathered faith in himself to form a godhood and become a god, he had actually obtained the power of another demon.

In theory, as long as one obtained a demon's power, it was possible to create a godhood from scratch.

Create a godhood from scratch!

Yu Yuanzhen's eyes lit up, and he sat up straight. Put that way, he could believe it.

Demons might not be trustworthy, but a demon who could help him become a god was absolutely trustworthy.

"So the Sea God became a god after obtaining demonic power. My ancestor had already reached level 100. Aside from lacking a godhood, he was no different from an ordinary god. His speculation probably wasn't baseless."

And now, with my ancestor's record book in my hands, does that mean a demon is about to emerge?

Yu Yuanzhen took a deep breath and slowly closed the book.

"Is this... true?" he asked, lowering his eyes as he tried to contain his excitement.

Below him, the old man, who had been kneeling so long that his back and legs ached, hurriedly answered.

"Reporting to the patriarch, I can confirm that this suddenly flew out of the forbidden ground. And the Thunder Stone mentioned in the ancestor's book is hidden deep within the forbidden ground on our land."

"Excellent!" Yu Yuanzhen sprang to his feet, burst through the roof, and left the hall.

According to the book, his ancestor had left him a fortuitous opportunity inside that Thunder Stone!

How could anyone not be tempted by the opportunity left behind by a level-100 powerhouse?

"My opportunity awaits!" he said excitedly.

In the secret chamber of Pope Palace, Shendu hung quietly on the wall. Divine power continuously grew in his mind, as countless tiny trickles of it flowed into the little river of divine power.

Suddenly, a much thicker stream of divine power surged into Divine Position Space, making Shendu nod in satisfaction.

Not bad. Yu Yuanzhen really was obsessed with strength.

In the original story, Yu Yuanzhen had been a cultivation maniac. With the top-tier Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, Dragon Transformation, and inherited Spirit Bones, he had been one of the strongest at his rank.

If Sword Douluo and he had been at the same level, it would have been hard to say who was stronger!

Unfortunately, he never broke through level 96 in his entire life. At level 95, he died in a group attack by Spirit Hall while protecting his clan. Worst of all, his clan was wiped out as well. His life had been one long tragedy.

A life that miserable naturally needed to be changed. He just hoped that when he met his master, he could survive the encounter.

After all, Zhong Su wasn't exactly a gentle and refined sort!

Shendu gave a hoarse laugh, then quietly began to wait.

In Skywater City, Dai Xieyue stood on a rooftop with a dark expression. Even after reaching the city, he still hadn't found any trace of the Talisman.

"Damn it! Keep searching!" he shouted angrily.

The Shadow Ninjas covering the rooftops all around vanished in unison, setting out to search for the Talisman once more.

Dai Xieyue stayed where he was, thinking hard.

That was impossible. The Sacred Dragon Carving's detection range was enormous. There was no way the other party could have left its range in such a short time.

Damn it! What on earth was the reason?

Dai Xieyue thought for a long time, but couldn't figure it out. He flew into a rage.

"Hmph! If you don't find it, I'll slaughter the entire city myself! Let's see if you still refuse to come out!"

The high rooftop was steeped in a deathly chill.

As one of the Heaven Dou Empire's important cities, Skywater City was home to Skywater Academy, an outstanding school. Its gifted students were a favorite topic of conversation, if only because every student there was a peerless beauty.

At that moment, in the Soul Fighting Arena.

Shui Bing'er, captain of Skywater Academy's current team, had just finished a Soul Fighting match. Her opponent had actually been a Soul King.

Most importantly, she had won!

"Shui Bing'er! Shui Bing'er!"

"My heavens, she even defeated a Soul King! As expected of the continent's number-one female genius!"

The arena erupted in cheers, the crowd shouting Shui Bing'er's name.

Some of the more powerful Soul Masters stood frozen in shock, unable to believe that something like this had happened.

A level-41 Soul Ancestor had actually defeated a level-54 Soul King? That wasn't how fighting above your level was supposed to work!

In the exit passage, Shui Bing'er's expression suddenly changed. A ferocious blue mask appeared on her face, then she forcibly made it turn transparent again.

"Not good, I can't hold it back much longer!" She hurriedly made her entire body invisible, quickened her pace, and disappeared down the passage.

At the same time, on a distant rooftop.

"Heh heh heh! Found you!" Dai Xieyue gave a sinister smile.