Demon

Three days later, the Fifth-Generation Heavenly Origin Master's condition had grown much better.

Over those three days, Jiang Ming and Ye Fan had gained the Fifth-Generation Heavenly Origin Master's understanding of Source Arts. At first, he had been unwilling to pass it on, fearing that it would harm them. Later, he thought that if they became strong enough—if they became a Great Accomplished Sacred Body, or even a Great Emperor—then perhaps they could uncover the source of the curse upon the Source Heavenly Master Lineage.

At last, everyone sat together and began discussing the great affairs of the world.

"How should we proceed?"

Ye Fan spoke up. He was the most eager for battle.

"Hadn't you already had an idea? Make the Wushi Bell ring, borrow Emperor Wushi's prestige, and start slaughtering before discussing anything else."

After thinking for a moment, Jiang Ming spoke.

"Then we shouldn't delay. Divine Spirit Valley will be our first target."

Gu Qingyao said calmly.

Hearing Gu Qingyao say this, no one else objected. She was the strongest one here.

"Dong, dong, dong—"

That day, the Wushi Bell rang. Ye Fan was responsible for it. He had four pieces of Emperor Jade protecting him, deep ties to Emperor Wushi, and the Heaven-Swallowing Devil Jar as well.

The bell's lingering toll carried an unknown number of miles. In any case, even the distant Holy City could hear the Wushi Bell ringing.

Meanwhile, Jiang Ming and Zhang Lin went to arrange another matter: Yang Yi, the Yaochi Sacred Maiden from ten thousand years ago.

Zhang Lin held a massive piece of Divine Source. Within it slept an exceptionally beautiful and ethereal woman, with skin like ice and bones like jade, graceful and delicate, as though she were merely asleep.

"Save her."

Zhang Lin knew that Jiang Ming