The Eve of Ascension

"Interesting. I didn't expect this junior to be on the verge of ascending to immortality."

In the vast sea of Marsh Sea Domain, a dilapidated flatboat drifts with the waves, and a man is fishing on it.

The man was handsome and refined, with a pure and noble air. With the setting sun and the gentle sea breeze, he truly seemed like a carefree immortal.

This person is none other than the Venerable Reincarnation — Qin Busi, and also his original body!

The fishing rod twitched, and a ferocious fish as big as a mountain leaped out of the water. But then the ferocious fish gradually shrank to the size of a palm and was thrown into the fish basket by Qin Busi.

This ferocious beast, comparable to a cultivator at the Integration Body Integration Realm, was like meat on a chopping board in his hands, to be manipulated however he pleased.

Qin Busi glanced at the fish basket, chuckled, and then put away his fishing rod.

"Well, he's still a junior after all. Let's go and present him with a generous gift for this joyous occasion of his ascension to immortality."

The words faded away, but the boat and the person had vanished without a trace, as if they had never existed.

At the very heart of the Demon Domain, atop the towering Phoenix Mountain, stands a colossal Demon Emperor's Palace.

Suddenly, a pair of fiery red eyes appeared, like two great suns rising into the sky. At that moment, the temperature of the entire Phoenix Domain was rising rapidly!

But the next moment, the eyes disappeared, and the temperature that had been enough to burn the sky also vanished, as if everything that had just happened was an illusion.

"Welcome back, Empress."

Outside the hall, three figures bowed simultaneously.

Despite their respectful demeanor, they are all quite powerful, each Late Tribulation Transcendence Realm Demon Lord, whose true forms are Qingluan, Bifang, and Luwu respectively.

Of course, they only possess some of the bloodlines of these mythical beasts, and are not the true mythical beasts themselves.

The palace doors opened, and a woman dressed in a fiery red dress, indescribably beautiful, slowly walked out. The moment she appeared, the surrounding fire Spiritual Qi cheered and jumped for joy, as if welcoming their queen.

Of course, the most eye-catching thing was the golden flame mark between the woman's eyebrows, which seemed to contain the most ferocious flame in the world. If it were Body Integration Realm expert, he would probably be burned to ashes with just a glance!

And this woman is none other than the current Demon Emperor of the Demon Domain — Feng Jiutian!

The most terrifying existence in the Demon Domain Realm today!

"Qingxia, how long have I been in seclusion this time?"

A woman of equal beauty stepped forward and replied, "Your Majesty, it has been ten thousand years."

"More than three thousand years ago, I sensed the fluctuations of the Immortal Ascension Tribulation, seemingly from the Heavenly Desolation Domain. May I ask which fellow Daoist it was?"

"It's Fellow Daoist Hai from the Azure Origin Palace," Qingxia replied. "The ascension passage is about to open, and he will soon ascend to the Immortal Realm."

"He got there first," Feng Jiutian nodded slightly. "Cultivation is indeed easier for humans."

"Well, now that I've emerged from seclusion, I might as well go for a stroll and see what the Spirit Realm is like now."

"Qingxia, Azure Origin Palace, which of you should go and see this rare spectacle?"

The words faded away, Feng Jiutian had vanished without a trace.

"Yes," Qingxia replied, bowing.

A full cup of tea's time passed before the other two looked up, their faces filled with astonishment.

Although they were both at the Tribulation Transcendence Realm, and even at the Late Tribulation Transcendence Realm, they still felt powerless when facing the Empress.

It's clearly just a small difference in cultivation level, but that tiny gap feels like an insurmountable chasm.

"The Empress's strength has improved again; perhaps it won't be long before she attracts a tribulation of lightning," Lu Shang remarked.

"Yes," Bi Xiao echoed, then added, "But that's normal. The Empress has cultivated for 70,000 years. If someone as gifted as her can't become an immortal, then I'm afraid we have even less hope."

"I'm afraid that after the Empress leaves, the next Demon Emperor will be that old mountain tortoise."

"Alright, you two are getting off-topic." Qingxia rolled her eyes and said, "The Empress just said that we are to attend the ceremony. Who's going?"

"I'm not going." Bi Xiao immediately shook his head and said, "You all know I have a grudge against those people from the Divine Immortal Grotto. If I go to the Heavenly Desolation Domain, they'll skin me alive."

"If he doesn't go, I certainly can't go either." Lu Shang shook his head and said, "I've made enemies with the Dao Repository Academy, the Golden Dragon Sect, the Heavenly Sword Sect, and the Heavenly Origin Kingdom. If it weren't for the Empress's protection back then, I would have been skinned alive and stewed by those people long ago. If you ask me to go to the Heavenly Desolation Domain now, aren't you just sending me to the pot?"

Qingxia couldn't help but cover her forehead. It seemed that she was the most suitable one. She didn't know what those two were up to, always causing trouble and making enemies everywhere.

"Alright, alright, I'll go, okay?"

"Well, Qingniao, take care of yourself. My brother and I will head back now."

In the Marsh Sea Domain, Feng Jiutian strolled on the sea surface. Although she was of phoenix blood and had a natural affinity for fire, she enjoyed walking on the sea in her spare time.

They were originally located on several large lakes and seas in the Demon Domain, but after she reached the Tribulation Transcendence Realm, she preferred the Marsh Sea Domain.

As for the Luo Heaven Sea, although it is also an endless sea, it is too desolate and wild, not a good place to relax.

"Um?"

"I didn't expect him to be here too." Feng Jiutian exclaimed in surprise, then took a step and disappeared without a trace.

On a small island called Sea Rosy Clouds Island, a graceful figure slowly knocked on the door of a thatched hut.

"Hehe, when did our Demon Emperor become so polite?" A laugh rang out from the thatched hut, and then the door opened.

Feng Jiutian paid no attention to the teasing from the people in the room. After entering the room, she found a relatively clean chair and sat down.

"You certainly have a leisurely and refined taste," Feng Jiutian chuckled, then added, "It must have been 80,000 years, what are you waiting for to become an immortal?"

Yes, Qin Busi, the Venerable Reincarnation, has been at the Peak Tribulation Transcendence Realm for 80,000 years, but he has been suppressing his cultivation and has not yet undergone the Immortal Ascension Tribulation.

He could resist the temptation of becoming an immortal; one wonders what earth-shattering plan he was plotting.

"Becoming an immortal, huh?" Qin Busi poured a cup of tea and handed it over, saying, "The Immortal Realm isn't all that great, it's not as carefree as this Spirit Realm. Besides, I have a bet with a little guy right now, and I guess I should go up and take a look after that."

"It's been about 110,000 years, hasn't it? You old codger, your lifespan is almost over if you don't hurry up and go," Feng Jiutian teased.

"That's true, his lifespan will be coming to an end soon if he doesn't leave now." Qin Busi chuckled.

"Having observed Fellow Daoist Demon Emperor today, it seems you too are about to face the Immortal Ascension Tribulation becoming an immortal. In that case, I'll offer my congratulations in advance."

"After all, with your accumulated experience and strength, this mere Immortal Ascension Tribulation is nothing. The gate to the path to immortality is always open for you."

Feng Jiutian didn't mince words, nodding and saying, "Soon, at most five thousand years, I will definitely Tribulation Transcendence."

At this point, she couldn't help but smile, "I'm not like you, stubbornly clinging to the Spirit Realm."