Yan Taichu fell silent for a moment, then said, "It's not impossible for you to surpass Lu Ren. The Young Tribe Leader plans to have Lu Ren slay the Ancient Demon Fetus and earn the Demon Immortal Clan's trust. If you defeat the Ancient Demon Fetus before he does, you'll ruin the Young Tribe Leader's plan. You'll still have a chance to surpass Lu Ren!"
"Is the Human Immortal Clan's Ancient Demon Fetus really that strong?"
Yan Ji asked.
"He's at the same realm as you. If you fought him now, your odds of winning would be less than one in ten!"
Yan Taichu said.
"I'm willing to try!"
Yan Ji said.
Yan Taichu nodded slightly. "For now, go train in the depths of the Nether Abyss. It may help you reach Thousand-Tier Immortal sooner. You might even advance your Immortal Body there!"
"I can go into the depths of the Nether Abyss?"
Yan Ji asked, delighted.
Ordinarily, only cultivators in the Eternal-Tier Immortal Realm could venture into the Nether Abyss.
"Your Immortal Body is powerful now, comparable to that of an Eternal-Tier Immortal. You should be able to survive in the depths of the Nether Abyss. If you come out alive, you can challenge the Ancient Demon Fetus!"
After speaking, Yan Taichu looked at Yan Ji. "But on this journey, you face nine deaths for one chance at life!"
"Even with nine deaths for one chance at life, I'm going!"
There was not a trace of fear on Yan Ji's face.
He refused to let Lu Ren keep him under his thumb. Since the Demon Saint Son intended to have Lu Ren slay the Ancient Demon Fetus, Yan Ji would get there first and defeat it himself.
Perhaps Lu Ren's existence was not a bad thing. It could drive