" Devil Ancestor... could it be that he sees the situation is turning bad and plans to abandon us and escape alone, or even... use us as pawns to buy time?"
The thought sent chills down the spines of many powerful Devil Race.
It is true that the Devil Ancestor is the creator of the Devil Race, but they do not want to become cannon fodder to fill an abyss where there is no hope of victory.
The demons were in a state of confusion, but only the Nine Lives Imperial Lord reacted first and quickly took the lead in shouting.
"I will obey the Devil Ancestor's decree!"
"I am willing to lie low with the Devil Ancestor and await the opportune moment!"
The other powerful Devil Race echoed their sentiments, their voices now carrying a bit more strength than before, though they still betrayed a hint of unease.
The Devil Ancestor didn't take it seriously. In fact, the thoughts of these powerful Devil Race were not wrong. He had indeed decided to abandon the Devil Race. Even if the Heavenly Emperor wanted to exterminate the Devil Race, he would never act rashly.
However, getting him to completely abandon the Immortal Realm is naturally not that simple.
The Chaos is so vast, could it be that no one capable of dealing with Han Xuanji has been found?
After a moment of Devil Ancestor vanished from the hall.
The invisible pressure suddenly dissipated, and the many powerful Devil Race breathed a sigh of relief, exchanging glances but daring not to say anything more.
The Fourth Heavenly Devil, amidst the demon horde, their eyes gleaming as they pondered silently.
He didn't want to stay in the Devil Race for even a day longer.
"Everyone says that the Mystic Heaven Dao Venerable teaches without discrimination... I wonder if I am eligible?"
A thought popped into the minds of the Fourth Heavenly Devil.
On the other side.
In the depths of Chaos, there is no light and no bounds, only the surging tides of disorder.
The Devil Ancestor, of course, did not flee; instead, he continued to devise a plan.
He the Unseen a "beacon" that only ancient Chaos Devil God could perceive, and fled towards a strange place in the Chaos.
Having traversed countless distances and crossed countless worlds, a glimmer of light suddenly appeared in the void ahead.
The light appeared faint at first glance, but upon closer inspection, it contained infinite layers, as if countless worlds were born and died within it, and billions of Principle were woven like threads into a net that covered all the heavens. This place was the " Interminable Exchange Market," an extremely secret stronghold of the Myriad Worlds Merchant Alliance, a supreme power in the Chaos, known only to the oldest group of people in the Chaos.
The Devil Ancestor transformed into a figure clad in a black robe and stepped into the radiance.
The scene before my eyes suddenly changed.
There were no pavilions or towers, no bustling streets or alleys, only countless floating spots of light flowing in the void.
Each spot of light is a projection of a world, the essence of a supreme treasure, or a causal contract.
Here, matter, time, cause and effect, and even the fundamental Principle of the universe can all be valued and traded.
A peaceful yet timeless voice echoed from the depths:
" The Devil Ancestor's personal presence is a rare occurrence."
This time, is it another destiny of some realm that must be pawned, or...?
The owner of the voice did not appear, but the omnipresent spots of light shifted slightly, converging into a hazy, indistinct figure.
Its appearance is unpredictable, sometimes resembling a wealthy merchant, sometimes a wise old man, and sometimes a cold deity. The only constant is its pair of eyes that seem to be able to see through the value of all things—the Lord of the Myriad Worlds Merchant Alliance, one of the primordial Devil God who holds the power over the origins of "trade" and "balance," the Merchant Venerable Juntian.
The Devil Ancestor's black robes fluttered slightly, and he emitted a deep voice:
"This time, I will neither pawn nor buy karma."
Instead, I'm here to... offer you a business deal, a huge deal that will tempt you, me, and all those Transcendent worldly desires.
"Oh?"
A ripple appeared on the illusory image of Merchant Venerable Juntian, and the surrounding light spots flickered faster, as if they were rapidly performing calculations.
"There aren't many things in this Chaos that the Devil Ancestor would call a 'big deal.' Could it be related to that newly promoted ' Mystic Heaven Dao Venerable ' in the Immortal Realm?"
"Your information network is quite impressive."
The Devil Ancestor took a step forward, his demonic energy slightly receding, revealing an unusual solemnity.
"You've been eyeing this Immortal Realm for a long time, haven't you? But the legacy of the Immortal Ancestor and the Dao Ancestor hasn't dissipated, so you dare not take a bite lightly."
Now, changes have occurred, and the balance is about to be broken.
"I am willing to join forces with you to completely... devour the Immortal Realm."
Upon hearing this, the tiny spots of light around them suddenly froze, demonstrating the unease in Merchant Venerable Juntian's heart.
Devouring a Wuji World comes at a great cost, and carries even greater uncertainties.
The Immortal Realm is an extraordinary, boundless Wuji World.
Even the powerful beings in the Immortal Realm probably didn't realize that this world was different.
Only those who have reached his level can know that there are definitely great strange things in the Immortal Realm.
The emergence of multiple beings at the Wuji level, and even one at the Transcendent level, is far too illogical.
In terms of potential alone, the Immortal Realm, from many perspectives, is only at the upper-middle level of the Wuji World.
" Devil Ancestor, although you have a plan, that Mystic Heaven Dao Venerable is rather strange, with an Hunyuan Wuji. In my opinion, this business is riskier than rewarding."
Merchant Venerable Juntian said calmly, "He is not as foolish as the Lord of Greed."
There are too many secrets hidden in the Chaos, and the Immortal Realm is not a simple piece of easy prey.
"If it's just the Immortal Realm itself, then it's certainly worth considering."
A blood-red glint flashed in the Devil Ancestor's eyes, and his voice lowered further, carrying a seductive, magical power.
"But what if I told you... that Immortal Realm Hunyuan Wuji?"
Upon hearing the Devil Ancestor's words, the entire space of the Interminable Exchange Market seemed to tremble. All the light spots instantly froze, and an indescribable, boundless will descended from the endless heights, locking onto the Devil Ancestor.
The illusory figure quickly solidified, transforming into a middle-aged man dressed in clothes adorned with stars and gold and jade—the true form of Merchant Venerable Juntian.
His gaze was tangible, piercing through the void:
"Is this really true?"
" The Dao Ancestor inherited the legacy of the Immortal Ancestor, opened up the Immortal Dao, and transcended mortality... Do you really think it's that simple?"
The Devil Ancestor's eyes flashed with amusement when he saw that the other party had taken the bait.
"Oh?"
Merchant Venerable Juntian's heart stirred, and he signaled to the Devil Ancestor not to keep him in suspense.
The Devil Ancestor naturally knew that if he truly wanted to get the other party on board, he had to show sincerity:
"If that brat Haotian didn't know the secrets left behind by the Dao Ancestor, do you think he would rather give up his position as the Lord of Heaven and Earth than not pursue his own Great Dao?"
" The Dao Ancestor is no ordinary person; he is the Chosen One of Chaos, the savior chosen by Chaos. However, this savior saw the outside world and has already fled. And now, Chaos is also heading towards its doom."
Merchant Venerable Juntian stared at the Devil Ancestor, knowing that the other party was not lying.
"Beyond the Chaos lies the Primordial Sea. Only by reaching its Other Shore can one achieve transcendence; otherwise, one cannot escape the inevitable awakening of Chaos."
"The Devil Ancestor spoke slowly."