Heavenly Demon City, Beguiling Hearts!

In the eastern part of the Huang Province, the yellow sand and Gobi desert that once existed have disappeared.

In its place lies a vast and beautiful landscape.

In just a few years, the foundation of the Myriad Demon Domain has been fully laid out here; the Azure Ape of the Bi Luo Sky lineage planted spiritual trees all over the mountains and plains; the Tortoises of the Wanxiang lineage dredged the underground water network; and the Flying Birds of the Yu Hui lineage cleansed the pure energy of heaven and earth.

This place is not the desolate, treacherous, and poisonous land that people imagine.

On the contrary, the Spiritual Qi was so rich that it turned into a light white mist, lingering among the mountains and sweeping across the vast plains.

Towering ancient trees emit a shimmering green light, clear springs and waterfalls cascade down, reflecting a rainbow bridge in the sunlight; all kinds of Rare Flowers and Exotic Herbs compete for beauty, spirit birds soar in the clouds, and auspicious beasts roam among the trees.

It exudes an ethereal aura, like a secluded paradise.

Numerous demon lairs, large and small, are scattered throughout the landscape, perfectly integrated into nature; the Sun Devourer Hound Clan dwells in the newly built volcanic veins, while the Crocodile Beast Clan thrives in the vast swamp.

The territory of the Myriad Demon Domain was forcibly pushed westward by thousands of miles, and it was even more vibrant than when it was under Human Race rule.

Human Race gather energy by plundering the heavens and earth, while Demon Race follow the natural order and give back to the heavens and earth.

As the gaze continues westward, approaching the boundary of the Six Harmonies Heaven-Locking Grand Array of the One Qi Dao Gate, a brand new city rises from the ground!

The city wall is neither made of gold nor stone, but is woven from countless thick ironwood vines, its surface shimmering with a resilient woody aura.

The city gate stands tall, with three large ancient seal characters carved above it: Heavenly Demon City.

This is the kingdom of Half-Demon.

On a high tower within the city, Zhao Xuanqing, dressed in a magnificent black robe, stood with his hands behind his back.

The canine features on his face have diminished considerably; apart from his slightly reddish skin and vertical pupils, he looks no different from an ordinary person.

Beside him, Sun Xingtian, dressed in white, with Dark Gold skin that shimmered in the sunlight, and six thin wings that were faintly visible on his back.

"The city is built, and the bait has been laid."

Sun Xingtian spoke calmly, his gaze sweeping across the vast wilderness to the array light screen of the One Qi Dao Gate a thousand miles away.

Zhao Xuanqing grinned, revealing sharp canine teeth:

"The One Qi Dao Gate has sealed off its borders, but it cannot seal off people's hearts; those old fellows whose lifespans are nearing their end are more perceptive than dogs when they smell the scent of immortality."

"The Holy Ancestor's plan is truly ingenious."

A glint of fanaticism flashed in Sun Xingtian's eyes. "Using lifespan as bait, they'll tear down our defenses without us even lifting a finger."

"It's safe to say that in a few decades, the number of Half-Demon will likely increase by dozens, or even a hundredfold!"

The night was deep.

Outside the Six Harmonies Heaven-Locking Grand Array, at a remote node of the Red Rock City defense line.

An old man with white hair and a deathly expression was using the cover of night to linger at the edge of the formation, trying to avoid detection.

His name was Li Cangwu, and he was the patriarch of a fallen immortal cultivation Lineage in the Profound Truth Kingdom.

He had reached the Foundation Establishment Perfection, but his lifespan was less than five years. The One Qi Dao Gate forcibly conscripted cultivators from all sides to defend the front line, and he was sent to the front line, which was almost an open invitation for him to be cannon fodder.

He lived a carefree life, cultivating Daoism for two hundred years, and naturally he was unwilling to turn into a handful of dust.

But a few days ago, he received a special letter at his residence, which contained only this short sentence:

[In the City of Heavenly Demons, transforming into a demon can prolong life and strengthen Root Bone; human skin is weak, while beastly bodies can enhance one's destiny.]

When Li Cangwu saw this, he scoffed at it. At first, he remained calm and objective, naturally disbelieving in these Evil Dao methods.

But every night, as I feel the waning vitality, a fear from within creeps into my heart.

Until now, they have completely fallen into ruin.

He gritted his teeth, clutching a talisman that broke the seal tightly in his palm.

"One Qi Dao Gate won't give me a way out, then don't blame me for being ruthless!"

He activated the barrier-breaking talisman, and a crack was immediately torn open in the array's light barrier. Li Cangwu's figure flashed, and he vanished into the demon land.

He traveled eastward with trepidation; his Law Artifact clutched tightly in his hand, ready to fight at any moment.

But to his astonishment, he found that no Demon Beast attacked him along the way. What shocked him even more was that the Spiritual Qi in this land occupied by the Demon Race was even purer than that in the heartland of the One Qi Dao Gate.

It wasn't the desolate, barren land with mountains of corpses that I had imagined.

Only the sounds of celestial birdsong and swirling ethereal mist could be heard.

As dawn broke, he saw the magnificent city entwined with vines.

The city gates were wide open, and there weren't even any guards.

Zhao Xuanqing stood alone at the city gate, looking at him with a smile.

"Fellow Daoist, have you come seeking a destiny of immortality?"

Li Cangwu stopped in his tracks, and when his Divine Sense swept over Zhao Xuanqing, his pupils suddenly contracted; he sensed the extremely violent yet vibrant Qi and Blood force within the other's body.

My heart pounded, and I felt a surge of longing!

Who are you?

Li Cangwu's voice was hoarse, but he remained vigilant.

Upon seeing this, Zhao Xuanqing burst into laughter, his Qi and Blood surging, and the powerful aura of Half-Demon surged forth!

"I am the lord of Heavenly Demon City. Fellow Daoist, have you come here not to seek immortality?"

Zhao Xuanqing flicked his finger, and a jade bottle landed steadily in front of Li Cangwu; the stopper was opened, and a rich vitality, accompanied by an eerie Blood Qi, gushed out.

"This is a drop of the Essence Blood of the Demon General Sun Devourer. Drink this and cultivate our clan's sacred techniques, and you will be reborn!"

"Not only will their lifespan increase significantly, but they may also be able to attempt to reach the Core Formation in the future."

"Fellow Daoist, didn't you come here precisely for this fortuitous opportunity?!"

Zhao Xuanqing needs no further explanation.

After only a few simple sentences, Li Cangwu's gaze was fixed on the jade bottle, completely captivated.

Humans and demons are different; once he drinks demon blood, he will no longer be human.

But as he felt the depletion of life force within his body and looked at Zhao Xuanqing's young and strong physique, his reason vanished instantly.

Li Cangwu snatched the jade bottle and drank it all in one gulp.

Combined with the Cultivation Method thrown over by Zhao Xuanqing, he began to refine and guide the demon blood, thus transforming himself.

As the demonic blood entered his body, his robes instantly shattered, his bones cracked repeatedly, and his withered flesh quickly filled out.

A layer of crimson bristles emerged from beneath the skin, and the hands transformed into sharp canine claws.

Within half an hour, the screams subsided.

A Half-Demon covered in red fur slowly stood up.

He touched his powerful chest, feeling the surging vitality within him, his eyes filled with fervor and greed.

It was as if I had instantly become hundreds of years younger, returning to middle age.

"Thank you, City Lord, for bestowing upon me the longevity blessing!"

Li Cangwu knelt heavily on the ground. Zhao Xuanqing stepped forward and threw him a Jade Slip.

"You know the rules. Draw the array diagram for the Red Rock City section of the Six Harmonies Heaven-Locking Grand Array. Also, give me a list of how many cultivators in the city are nearing the end of their lives like you."

At this moment, Li Cangwu felt no sense of morality, nor even psychological burden.

"Rest assured, Lord City Lord, I will take care of it immediately; those old bastards, once they see what I look like now, they won't be able to leave!"

"This method of transforming demons is truly a sacred technique, a Immortal Method!"