The protagonist is obviously strong but very cautious

Chapter 2970 Demon Ancestor
Zheng Tuo looked at Yao Ruxian, who was suffering at this moment, and realized that she might be in danger.

He made a powerful move, swinging his fist in an attempt to shatter the array blocking his way.

No matter what.

His Daoist fist could shake heaven and earth, yet it couldn't even budge the formation in front of him.

At this moment, he could only watch helplessly as Yao Ruxian suffered torment.

He had promised to come and protect Yao Ruxian, but now that she was in danger, he was unable to help.

This infuriated Zheng Tuo.

Without saying a word, he unleashed his full power in Dao Fist, displaying the strongest offensive force of his Dao Fist.

The array that blocked him was extremely powerful, but Zheng Tuo dared not use it. He simply waved his fists and attacked wildly.

quack!

After his frantic apologies, the formation that had been blocking him was finally cracked.

One crack, two cracks, three cracks...

As the cracks continued to multiply, the divine array that had been blocking Zheng Tuo was eventually shattered by his punch.

boom!
With the divine formation broken, Zheng Tuo rushed forward, intending to rescue Yao Ruxian.

brush!
A beautiful man intervened and stopped him.

"Who are you? What are you doing to Fellow Daoist Ruxian? Stop right now!"

Zheng Tuo is powerful and domineering, and his extraordinary combat strength is something that even a beautiful man would find difficult to contend with.

boom!
With a furious punch, she knocked the beautiful man back and strode up to Yao Ruxian.

Looking at Yao Ruxian, who was now enveloped in some kind of mysterious power, he didn't know where to start.

Yao Ruxian's current state is extraordinary. If I make a move now, I could easily make a terrible mistake.

“Young friend who kills gods, she is receiving the inheritance of the demon ancestor. If you make a move, you will be harming her.”

The handsome man finally emitted a spiritual fluctuation.

"The Demon Ancestor's Legacy!"

Zheng Tuo frowned slightly.

The Demon Ancestor was the first demon to cultivate, the first demon to break through his own limitations, and the first to lead the demon race to become a major race.

"Impossible. The Demon Ancestor was a powerful being born from the Primordial Immortal Realm, which is probably millions or tens of millions of years ago. How could the Demon Ancestor still have any legacy left behind? You're lying to me."

Zheng Tuo immediately saw through the other party's trick.

"I'm not lying to you, you'll see."

The handsome man raised his hand and pointed to the surrounding walls.

Zheng Tuo looked up and saw words and pictures on the surrounding walls.

Upon closer inspection, Zheng Tuo was surprised to discover that the text and drawings on the surrounding walls were actually some of the experiences of the Demon Ancestor.

Even after seeing all this, Zheng Tuo still couldn't believe it.

"How do I know if you drew these things on purpose?"

"If you don't believe me, this is another thing that can prove it."

The handsome man raised his hand and took out a pot.

The pot was bronze in color, and it was engraved with many demonic creatures and various complex and difficult-to-understand Dao patterns.

"This is?"

"This is the Demon Refining Pot, the ancestral method of the Demon Ancestor. Whoever holds this pot is the true successor of the demon race and can rule the entire demon race."

"Demon Refining Pot?"

Zheng Tuo had heard of the Demon Refining Pot, but what he saw today was difficult to confirm.

In response, he channeled his power and struck the Demon Refining Pot.

The beautiful man did not flinch at this sight.

brush!
The power Zheng Tuo unleashed was absorbed into the Demon Refining Pot, appearing to sink like a stone into the sea without any ripples.

Legend has it that the Demon Refining Pot contains its own world, where demons cultivate for a year, which is equivalent to ten or even a hundred years in the outside world.

This is why the Demon Ancestor is so powerful.

Now that he had seen the Demon Refining Pot, Zheng Tuo thought to himself, could it be that what this beautiful man said was true?

"Since you say that Fellow Daoist Ruxian is inheriting the legacy of the Demon Ancestor, could it be that you are the Demon Ancestor yourself?"

"No, I am not the Demon Ancestor. I am merely a follower of the Demon Ancestor. You may call me the Fox Ancestor."

"Fox Ancestor, you are the Fox Ancestor!"

"Ah."

No wonder she's so good-looking; it turns out she's an ancestor of the fox clan.

He had consulted the records of the demon race, and there were indeed records of the demon ancestor and the fox ancestor traveling together.

"So, this world is the Great World of the Demon Ancestor?"

"No, this world is my great world."

"If that's the case, why didn't you say so earlier? Why were you so secretive, and even attacked me?" Zheng Tuo was completely puzzled, while remaining highly vigilant.

Foxes are known for their intelligence, and the ancestor of the fox clan must have been an exceptionally intelligent being.

Why would they obstruct me like this? Could there be some reason behind it?

The Fox Ancestor looked at Zheng Tuo, "Because you are very different."

"Because I'm different?"

“That’s right. You are clearly a human, yet you possess the aura of a dragon. Not only that, you can actually use various powerful Dao patterns. I have reason to suspect that you have a method to refine various Dao patterns. And if you knew about the situation here, you might very well make a move to seize Yao Ruxian’s opportunity.”

Upon hearing this, Zheng Tuo was stunned!
The other party was blocking him because they were afraid he would steal the opportunity from Yao Ruxian.

"Since you know I am human, you should understand that the inheritance of the Demon Ancestor cannot be given to me."

"is it?"

The Fox Ancestor was indeed clever.

"My sparring with you just now was actually a test. Your fist technique is exquisite and has unlimited potential, even more extraordinary than mine. At the same time, I also sensed many familiar Dao patterns in your fist technique. Those Dao patterns include the inheritance of the Four Heavenly Spirits. Since you can inherit the inheritance of the Four Heavenly Spirits, I have reason to believe that you can inherit the inheritance of the Demon Ancestor. If you, a human, were to inherit the inheritance of my demon race's Demon Ancestor, it would be my dereliction of duty."

Upon hearing this, Zheng Tuo was speechless.

It turned out that the reason he was being blocked was because he was too talented and they were afraid that he would steal the opportunity from Yao Ruxian.

“No, no.” Zheng Tu shook his head. “Logically speaking, you should have appeared in the Demon Tomb long ago. Why didn’t you let Yao Ruxian enter this place earlier? Why did you do it at this time, when I was here? Tell me, what is your purpose?”

"The reason is simple. I have been observing Xiao Ruxian for a long time. I have been paying attention to her since she first stepped into the Demon Tomb. Unfortunately, she was too weak at that time and could not withstand the inheritance of the Demon Ancestor. Now, she is about to break through and join the ranks of those who break through barriers. I think that at this time, she is most suitable to receive the inheritance of the Demon Ancestor."

This statement made some sense, but Zheng Tuo remained wary of this guy who called himself the Fox Ancestor.

"The Fox Ancestor followed the Demon Ancestor and was a legendary figure. If that's the case, why are you still alive, while the Demon Ancestor perished?"

"Who told you the Demon Ancestor has fallen?" "What?!"

Zheng Tuo was utterly astonished upon hearing this news!
"You mean, the Demon Ancestor is not dead. If he is not dead, why doesn't he appear to take charge and instead allows the demon race to be torn apart?"

"The Demon Ancestor is no longer in the Primordial Immortal Realm; my true form has left with the Demon Ancestor."

"Where to?" Zheng Tuo asked, puzzled.
"I don't know where I'm going. I'm just a Dao body, how could I know the thoughts of my true self?"

Upon hearing this, Zheng Tuo felt there was some truth to it.

One's own Dao body is different from others' Dao bodies. One's own Dao body can not only think independently, but can even break through and become a barrier breaker.

But other people's Dao bodies don't have this ability.

He couldn't help but look thoughtfully at the fox ancestor in front of him.

What he just said doesn't seem false, but it's impossible to tell if it's true.

"What you say is hard for me to believe unless it comes from Fellow Daoist Ruxian."

Zheng Tuo looked at Yao Ruxian.

Yao Ruxian was no longer in pain and looked very calm, as if she was truly receiving a legacy.

“Fellow Daoist Godslayer, I can see that you are friends with Xiao Ruxian. In that case, I hope you will not disturb her at this moment. I think you have also received the inheritance of a powerful being and know that it is best not to disturb the other party when receiving the inheritance, because it is easy to be backfired. The inheritance of the Demon Ancestor is no small matter. If you are backfired, you will definitely die.”

The Fox Ancestor reminded Zheng Tuo that he did not want Zheng Tuo to disturb Yao Ruxian.

"Don't worry, I won't disturb Fellow Daoist Ruxian from receiving the inheritance. However, I don't trust you. Come, let me see the Demon Refining Pot in your hand. If it's real, I will believe you."

Zheng Tuo raised his hand and asked for the Demon Refining Pot.

In his view, the Demon Refining Pot, as the Demon Ancestor's natal magic weapon, could not possibly remain after the Demon Ancestor left.

and so.

The Demon Refining Pot in the Fox Ancestor's possession is very likely a fake.

Once it is confirmed that the Demon Refining Pot is fake and not the Demon Ancestor's natal magic weapon, it is enough to prove that the other party is lying and plotting to harm Yao Ruxian.

In the eyes of the Fox Ancestor, Zheng Tuo's demands were clearly excessive.

The Demon Refining Pot is the most precious treasure of the demon race; how could it be easily given to others to play with?

But he also understood that if he didn't show the Demon Refining Pot to the other party, the other party wouldn't believe what he said.

Thinking of this, he raised his hand and handed the Demon Refining Pot to Zheng Tuo.

Zheng Tuo looked at the Demon Refining Pot in front of him but did not take it with his hands.

He channeled his own power, including the dragon energy and the Demon Refining Pot, and then attempted to activate the Demon Refining Pot.

hum!
The Demon Refining Pot immediately vibrated, seemingly able to be activated by Zheng Tuo's dragon energy.

This is?

Zheng Tuo was surprised after carefully examining the area!
He sensed the aura of a supreme innate treasure from the Demon Refining Pot, which meant that the Demon Refining Pot was indeed a supreme innate treasure.

That's the case.

"Fox Ancestor, please bring me the Demon Refining Pot. I want to go in and see if it is as rumored, where one day of cultivation inside is equivalent to ten or even a hundred days of cultivation outside."

"If you want to go in, aren't you afraid I'll suppress you?" the Fox Ancestor asked, puzzled.

"Of course I'm not afraid, because I won't go in myself." Zheng Tuo said, and with a flick of his palm, a Daoist figure materialized.

Seeing this, the Fox Ancestor said nothing more and directly opened the Demon Refining Pot.

Zheng Tuo turned and entered the Demon Refining Pot, then closed the lid of the pot.

Upon seeing this, the Fox Ancestor activated the Demon Refining Pot.

The Demon Refining Pot emitted powerful fluctuations, and Zheng Tuo, who was inside the Demon Refining Pot, looked at the world of mountains and rivers with high vigilance.

Just as rumored, the Demon Refining Pot contained its own world.

He couldn't feel the passage of time here; the only thing he could sense was that the spiritual energy here wasn't very abundant.

"Fellow Daoist Godslayer, please forgive me." The voice of the Fox Ancestor came, "In order for the Demon Refining Pot to unleash its maximum power, it must have sufficient spiritual energy. But as you can see, my Great World is already dilapidated and has not much spiritual energy left. Therefore, if you cultivate in it, you will probably only be able to advance by two days compared to the outside world."

Upon hearing this, Zheng Tuo sat cross-legged and carefully sensed the fluctuations around him.

During this experience, he did not notice any difference in the passage of time in this place, which made him suspicious that the other party was lying.

But he quickly dismissed the idea, because he saw that the walls around the Demon Refining Pot were covered with countless Dao patterns.

He didn't recognize these Dao patterns, but he could sense their power; they were definitely not Dao patterns that an ordinary wall-breaking cultivator could carve.

It seems that the Demon Refining Pot is real, not fake.

Since the Demon Refining Pot is real, then the Demon Ancestor's legacy must also be real.

Thinking about this, he couldn't help but feel a surge of desire.

Just as the Fox Ancestor said, the inheritance of the Demon Ancestor is definitely a great tonic for him now.

His own Dao Fist can absorb any kind of Dao pattern for his own use, so the Dao pattern of the Demon Ancestor is naturally no exception.

If one can absorb the Dao patterns of the Demon Ancestor, it will undoubtedly bring a qualitative improvement to one's Dao Fist.

Not only that.

The Demon Ancestor's Dao Pattern is the source of the Demon Clan's Dao Patterns; all Demon Clan Dao Patterns evolved from the Demon Ancestor's Dao Pattern.

If he could inherit the legacy of the Demon Ancestor and learn the Demon Ancestor's Dao patterns, wouldn't he be able to rule the entire demon race? Then, by using this identity, he could acquire the Dao patterns of various powerful figures in the demon race and incorporate them all into his Dao Fist, which would surely increase his Dao Fist's combat power several times over and allow his realm to leap forward.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but have his eye on the Demon Ancestor's legacy.

"Fox Ancestor, logically speaking, Fellow Daoist Ruxian shouldn't be the first person to receive the inheritance of the Demon Ancestor, right?"

Zheng Tuo softened his tone and attempted to establish a friendly relationship with the Fox Ancestor.

Look back.

In case the demon is unable to accept or bear it, I will have the opportunity to come into contact with the demon ancestor's legacy.

"The inheritance of the Demon Ancestor cannot be easily accepted. Indeed, Xiao Ruxian is not the first person to accept the inheritance of the Demon Ancestor, but she is the most promising one. As for you, don't even think about the inheritance of the Demon Clan. I will not let you try."

The Fox Ancestor saw through Zheng Tuo's intentions at a glance and indicated that he would not allow him to access the Demon Ancestor's inheritance.

"Fox Ancestor, what are you saying? Since the Demon Ancestor left behind a legacy, it must not be just for your demon race, but a precious legacy for the entire Primordial Immortal Realm."

The Fox Ancestor remained silent.

"As you said, the Demon Ancestor has left, and the demon race is now leaderless, even killing each other. I think if the Demon Ancestor saw such a scene, he would not be able to bear it. Although I am a human, I inherit the legacy of the Four Heavenly Spirits. You know who the Four Heavenly Spirits are. They are the representatives of the Heavenly Dao. My character is absolutely impeccable. If I could obtain the Demon Ancestor's legacy, I would definitely not reveal it. In the future, I will assist Fellow Daoist Ruxian in unifying the demon race and bringing peace to the entire demon race. Wouldn't that be wonderful?"

The Fox Ancestor did not respond to Zheng Tuo's words, and simply looked at Zheng Tuo calmly.

Seeing the Fox Ancestor's state, Zheng Tuo remained silent.

He turned his head and looked at Yao Ruxian at that moment.

The demon was as dignified as a fairy, and appeared to be in no pain, as if it had already entered the right track and was receiving the inheritance of the demon ancestor.

If the Demon Ancestor's inheritance cannot be obtained from the Fox Ancestor, then the only option is to plot against the Demon Immortal.

Given his friendship with Yao Ruxian, there might be a chance for things to turn around.