I am a late bloomer in the world of cultivating immortals

If he wasn't mistaken, this woman should be Luqiu Qingfeng, who ascended to the Ancient Demon Realm from the human realm using the 'spatial rift' of Golden Flame Island.

By a twist of fate, he found the specific interface of Gong Shulan's ascension before even asking her.

“Shengguang Realm.” Wei Tu glanced at the information provided in the wanted list and secretly memorized the name of this realm.

Like the Zichen Realm, this realm is one of the 'Five Minor Realms' belonging to the Ancient Demon Realm, and it is a spiritual cultivation realm that was invaded and occupied by the Ancient Demons even earlier.

Similarly, it was also a major source of spirit slaves for slave traders like Feng Liang.

This is why so many spiritual practitioners from the Sheng Guang Realm are listed on this 'wanted list'.

"Moreover, I remember this realm is not far from the Zichen Realm, and it is a neighboring realm of the Zichen Realm..." Wei Tu's eyes flashed, and he looked up at the enormous 'Two Realms Mountain' that connects the Zichen Realm and the Shimoyuan Realm, which was forged by the great power of the demon god.

At the "Two Boundaries Bridge" of "Two Boundaries Mountain", there is a bridge marked with the three characters "Shengguang Boundary".

In that instant, Wei Tu decided on his next destination.

Of course, he did not openly tell Feng Liang, Kui Dou Demon Lord, and the others that he was "eager" to rush to Sheng Guang Realm at this moment.

More than ten days after the day of 'shaking hands and making peace'.

He then proposed to the Demon Lord Kuidou, who was traveling with him, his plan to travel to the 'Shengguang Realm'.

As for the real purpose... it was naturally hidden under the guise of collecting spiritual herbs and hunting down the Night Fish Demon Lord.

However, in this respect, the Demon Lord of the Dipper also showed great tolerance towards Wei Tu.

Now—only a little over a hundred years have passed since Wei Tu left 'Tianyuan Holy City'. Even if it's just to relax, that's a very short time, let alone to hunt down a formidable enemy like the Night Fish Demon Lord.

His 'wandering' outside for hundreds of years before returning to 'Tianyuan Holy City' shows that he was quite concerned about the Kui Dou Merchant Guild and the two men's alchemy business.

However, this time, in order to protect Wei Tu's safety and prevent a repeat of Feng Liang's incident, the Demon Lord Kui Dou felt quite sorry for him and 'gifted' Wei Tu some of the connections and favors he had accumulated over the years in the Sheng Guang Realm.

To Wei Tu's surprise, among these connections and favors, there was also a favor from a great demon lord.

"Although this favor is not significant, it is still possible to get Black Feather Demon Lord to help you with some small matters based on this favor. However, even with this connection, Fellow Daoist Kou should remember not to cause too much trouble and invite trouble upon himself."

Before parting, the Demon Lord Kuidou at Liangjie Mountain earnestly instructed him, as if in his eyes, Wei Tuyi was his close nephew or junior, rather than some Demon Lord of the same realm.

"Fellow Daoist Kui Dou, you can rest assured. I understand that."

Suppressing his unease, Wei Tu clasped his hands in a respectful bow to the Demon Lord Kui Dou, expressing his heartfelt gratitude.

This demon traveled thousands of miles and crossed realms to save him, and now bestows these connections and favors upon him. This is certainly because of the potential value behind him as a 'seventh-level alchemist'... But judging by actions rather than intentions, this demon has indeed been quite generous to him.

He was much more affectionate towards her than he was towards his daughter, "Cai Xiaozhu".

"Within two hundred years, barring any unforeseen circumstances, I, Kou, will definitely return to Tianyuan Holy City..." Wei Tu pondered for a moment before making this promise to the Demon Lord Kui Dou.

Upon hearing this, the Demon Lord Kuidou was secretly delighted. He had gone to great lengths to help Wei Tu so that Wei Tu could stay in Tianyuan Holy City and help him refine pills.

Now that he has received this definite promise, his trip has not been in vain.

After speaking, Wei Tu wasted no more time. After bidding farewell to the Demon Lord Kui Dou, he flicked his sleeves and stepped onto the bridge between the two realms leading to the 'Sheng Guang Realm'.

Of course, before parting, Wei Tu also asked the Demon Lord Kui Dou to keep an eye on and take good care of Gong Shulan in Tianyuan Holy City.

And regarding this point.

The Demon Lord of the Dipper also understood his meaning.

As fellow ruthless and cunning demon lords, he, like Wei Tu, could easily see the malice that Demon Lord Lianwu harbored towards Gong Shulan.

However... he never expected that Wei Tu would value Gong Shulan so much. After all, concubines were just gifts that could be given away casually by important figures like them, and were not worth mentioning.

But now, with Wei Tu's instructions, he wouldn't mind playing the 'bad guy' a little in front of the Demon Lord Lianwu.

Anyway, it's just a delay.

Secondly, with Gong Shulan as his "weak point," he no longer needs to worry that Wei Tu will never return.

only--

What the Demon Lord of the Dipper didn't notice was...

Before Wei Tu fully stepped onto the bridge between the two realms leading to the 'Shengguang Realm', he also glanced at the 'Primordial Demon Source Realm' in the distance, his eyes revealing a hint of apprehension.

……

the other side.

same moment.

At the edge of the Black Mist Swamp in the Primordial Demon Realm.

Six white-robed cultivators of varying builds, wearing white masks, gazed into the distance with narrowed eyes, a glint of shrewdness gleaming in their depths.

"Now, more than forty years have passed. Flame Spirit King, Ancestor Han Guang, and the others have not yet arrived... It seems that these people are likely in danger during this trip to the Demon Realm."

"This time, we were ordered by our clan to sneak into the Ancient Demon Realm through various smuggling channels. We already took a huge risk. It is already remarkable that six of us have survived to reach this place."

"A loss of nearly half is a devastating blow to the clan. This is the foundation built up over tens of thousands of years, all wiped out in a single day..."

"Without a Mahayana cultivator in the world, our clan is already in a precarious situation. If we can seize the opportunity to become a Mahayana cultivator as planned, then everything will be worthwhile."

"It's understandable that Patriarch Hanguang and the others perished. But what about the Flame Spirit King? He was the most trusted of us, the secret weapon against the Purple Blood Demon Lord."

The six people exchanged thoughts in secret.

Like the Flame Spirit King, they are among the very few 'Combined Body Cultivators' within the human race.

The purpose of coming to the 'Black Mist Swamp' this time is the same as that of the Flame Spirit King: to secretly infiltrate the Ancient Demon Realm as a secret agent of the human race of the Spirit Realm... and to guard against the Purple Blood Demon Lord, who is cooperating with the human race of the Spirit Realm, having ulterior motives.

Of course, this alone is not enough to make them so selfless and devoted to others.

The reason they were able to be mobilized by the human race's high command was not only because they were high-ranking officials and their opinions were in agreement, but also because of the promising opportunity for Mahayana cultivation hidden in the 'Black Mist Swamp'.

That's right! It's the Black Mist Swamp, not the Dark Raven Secret Realm.

This time, to show his sincerity in uniting with the human race, the Purple Blood Demon Lord has made a Heavenly Demon Oath, promising to directly sacrifice all the cultivators of the 'Six Kingdoms of the Marsh' after the trip to the Crow Tower, in order to help human cultivators complete the 'ultimate leap' to break through to the Mahayana realm.

At that time, there is a considerable chance that one of these six people, along with the human cultivators who accompanied the Purple Blood Demon Lord to the Dark Raven Tower, will emerge as a 'Great Ascension Immortal'.

Even if they are not chosen to become Mahayana immortals, the benefits they gain from this experience will be enough to elevate their cultivation level significantly.

"Perhaps this cultivator is afraid of death. These Five Kings of the Fusion Body, when they were in the clan, liked to sneak around and hold things like the King's Gathering... Now, like us, he has obtained the Mahayana Relic of Iron-Headed Monk, and his strength has greatly increased... He may have run off elsewhere to seek Mahayana opportunities..."

"Wouldn't that be treason?"

"Ha! For cultivators like us, there's no such thing as betraying our clan. The orders from the higher-ups come from our own hands... At most, it's just a matter of disagreeing with others and going elsewhere. The human race under heaven isn't just one branch of the 'Thirteen Immortal Realms'..."

Several people discussed among themselves.

At the same time, in a void not far from the Black Mist Swamp, a beautiful female cultivator in yellow robes with her hair tied in a ruyi bun also stared at this place with slightly flashing almond eyes.

"Humans?" She parted her red lips slightly, a hint of interest flashing in her eyes.

"Weeping River, do not cause any more trouble and forget the important matter. Going to the depths of the Dark Raven Tower to revive the Demon Ancestor Garan with that item... that is the purpose of our journey."

"I helped you break through to the Demon Ancestor realm, not so that you could do whatever you wanted."

At this moment, an old man with tattoos and red skin appeared beside her and coldly reminded the female cultivator in yellow.

"Cause more trouble?" Upon hearing this, the female cultivator in yellow robes frowned slightly, her expression showing a hint of confusion.

After all, with her Demon Ancestor realm, dealing with these human cultivators at the Integration stage would be easy, if not effortless.

Moreover, this is the 'Primordial Demon Source Realm,' a forbidden area for spiritual cultivation!
However, she couldn't really refute the old man's words at this moment.

Because she knew that although this cultivator seemed to be of ordinary cultivation level, far inferior to hers, he secretly represented the will of the 'Demon of Wishes'.

He understands the secrets of divination!
"Indeed, these human beings who have merged may not be as strong as you, but if it comes to a head-on confrontation, given the human resources they possess... you would most likely be no match for them."

"The Ten Spirit Clan's foundation is far stronger than you imagine. Moreover, the Human Race of the Spirit Realm... was previously a powerful race second only to the three hegemonic races..." The red-skinned elder smiled coldly and replied indifferently.

"Don't worry, after this trip is over, I will help you find your Daoist partner."

"Besides... it's not like being an enemy of humanity is the only path to take. These human beings, now united, can cooperate with the Purple Blood Demon Lord, and in that time, they can also cooperate with you and me..."

The ruddy-skinned old man spoke again.

Upon hearing this, the female cultivator in yellow robes showed a slight change in expression, a gentle light flashing in the depths of her eyes. She then nodded slightly, agreeing to the arrangement made by the red-skinned old man.

"I wonder if that junior who once deceived me is connected to these humans who have merged with each other?"

The next moment, as the red-skinned old man once again disappeared into the void, the female cultivator in yellow suddenly thought of something and took a deep look in the direction where these human beings were combined.

Back then, Wei Tu also tricked her clone into revealing the secret technique for concealing the aura of the ancient demon within this 'Black Mist Swamp' by using the 'Art of Invoking the Nether God'.

As for the "Ghost God" in the "Art of Summoning the Ghost God," she has only lost one in the human realm over the years.

Therefore, in her view, that junior demon lord who was suspected to be an 'ancient demon' was undoubtedly someone who was very likely to be closely related to the human race!

This time, in addition to completing her official business, she didn't mind investigating the place where the demon lingered.

"If I ever encounter this junior again, I will surely refine him into a demon slave, imprison him by my side, and torture him day and night..."

A thought flashed through Huang Shang's mind, and a chill ran through her.

……

The major events that occurred in the Black Mist Swamp were unknown to Wei Tu, who was far away in the Radiant Realm.

Of course, based on the Flame Spirit King's memories obtained by the Thousand Cloud Demon Ancestor, he could also easily learn that that region was an extremely dangerous place during this period... and also a crucial juncture for whether the human race of the Spirit Realm could rise again...

However, this matter was completely irrelevant to him, and he was indifferent to it.

After arriving in the Victory Realm from the Purple Palace Realm, he devoted all his attention to gathering information on 'Fu Zhizhou' and 'Luqiu Qingfeng'.

Unfortunately, that's a real shame.

Aside from the meager information he obtained from Feng Liang, he hadn't been able to find out any specific details about the two men after arriving here.

Luqiu Qingfeng is somewhat better off, because of his 'Heavenly Phoenix Bloodline', he is considered quite valuable as a spirit slave... so there are some unsubstantiated rumors circulating about him within the Shengguang Realm.

When it came to Fu Zhizhou, there was no news at all.

"That's right! Back then, my fourth brother wasn't the only cultivator who ascended to the Ancient Demon Realm." Suddenly, Wei Tu thought of a familiar person who had been his enemy back in the human realm.

In retrospect, this cultivator was the first to embark on an adventure, ascending from Golden Flame Island to the Ancient Demon Realm.

"Island Master Ye!"

Wei Tu's mind flashed with the image of this cultivator, and after a quick glance, he added him to the list of 'old friends' he was searching for.

only--

Perhaps it's because a few years is too short a time.

Even after expanding the search area, he still couldn't find any trace of the three within this realm.

Upon seeing this scene.

Wei Tu had no choice but to slow down, spreading the word in the black market to search for the three, while also collecting medicinal herbs in various markets of Sheng Guang Realm to prepare for the refining of the 'Yin Zhi Dan'.

Time flies.

Twenty years have passed in the blink of an eye.

During this time, thanks to the vast 'legacy' of the Thousand Cloud Demon Ancestor, Wei Tu also successfully gathered a complete set of auxiliary medicines for refining the 'Yinzhi Pill'.

However, it was in this very year that he planned to seize the opportunity to start refining elixirs.

The day when Bloodwing Mo broke through to the Fusion stage also arrived suddenly.

"As expected of a true spirit of heaven and earth, it has accumulated enough resources to break through to the Integration Realm in just a few hundred years..."

Upon noticing this, Wei Tu secretly praised him.

However, at the same time...

He also keenly sensed the demonic thoughts of other demon lords peering into the cave.

“This place is not a large place like Tianyuan Holy City. The breakthrough and fusion of spirit beasts... is quite tempting for any Demon Lord.” Wei Tu frowned and suddenly felt the danger.

However, recalling the connections and favors bestowed upon him by the Demon Lord Kui Dou when they parted, his worries subsided. After choosing another cave dwelling, he refocused his attention on alchemy. (End of Chapter)