I am a late bloomer in the world of cultivating immortals

Of course, all three of them were disguised, and if he didn't possess the 'Hun'e Evil Eye', he would have had no chance to see through them at this moment.

"According to the Flame Spirit King's memories, during the decades I was in seclusion, the 'Black Mist Swamp' should have been quite lively..."

"Now, these three have suddenly arrived here. Could it be... that something has changed inside the Dark Raven Tower?" Wei Tu's eyes flashed slightly as he pondered with ill intent.

He remembered that the four demon lords, led by the Purple Blood Demon Lord, would not easily leave the Black Mist Swamp.

And coincidentally, this was the time when the human race's high-ranking officials were invited to the 'Raven Tower'...

Therefore, he found it extremely difficult to believe that the arrival of these three people in the Radiant Realm was unrelated to the events within the Shadow Raven Tower.

Beyond that—

This 'personal trade fair' was quite unusual, as these three individuals alone accounted for nearly half of the Demon Lords present.

However, despite having this thought, Wei Tu's expression did not change at all from the moment he stepped into the hall. He sat down next to the Demon Lord Lianwu with a normal expression.

However, unlike Wei Tu, who was wary.

Upon seeing Wei Tu appear, a hint of surprise and delight was clearly visible on the face of the Demon Lord Can Yuan.

"Fourth Sister, could it be that you're thinking of..." Upon seeing this scene, the Illusionary Arm Demon Lord instantly guessed some of the inner thoughts of the Remnant Kite Demon Lord.

Back then, in order to forcibly open the 'Spiritual Palace' within the Dark Raven Tower, the Purple Blood Demon Lord sent him and the Remnant Kite Demon Lord to Yuanguang Holy City and Tianyuan Holy City respectively to find suitable seventh-tier array masters...

Taking advantage of this opportunity, he also learned of the existence of Wei Tu, a 'seventh-level alchemist', from the list of acquaintances compiled by the Demon Lord Can Yuan...

"Not bad! With this Alchemist Kou, there's a good chance we can heal the 'injury' my second brother suffered." Demon Lord Canyuan licked his pink lips and chuckled softly.

"A mere seventh-grade low-level alchemist can hardly heal this 'Dao injury,' which was left by the Demon Ancestor..."

Upon hearing this, the Illusionary Arm Demon Lord frowned slightly and then shook his head.

"This alchemist Kou is different from ordinary alchemists. His talent in alchemy is unmatched by many alchemists. Moreover, there are quite a few 'Nine Fragrant Vermilion Fruits' in the 'Hundred Spirits Demon Realm' that are used to repair Dao injuries... Even if he fails a few times, the cost is bearable."

"It's better than you and I having to find a seventh-grade high-level alchemist and ask him to refine pills," said the Demon Lord Canyuan, his almond-shaped eyes slightly narrowed.

Upon hearing this, even if the Illusionary Arm Demon Lord didn't think highly of Wei Tu, he had to start considering the 'feasibility' of this matter.

The number of seventh-level alchemists is extremely rare, no matter where you are.

The higher the level of a seventh-rank alchemist, the more formidable their own cultivation level should be.

There is a greater than 90% chance that a seventh-grade high-level alchemist is actually a renowned 'Great Demon Lord' who has been famous for many years.

It's unrealistic to expect a great demon lord to concoct healing pills for him without seeking reward or sparing any effort.

Rather than that, it would be better to do as the Demon Lord Canyuan suggested and place our hopes directly on Wei Tu, this 'junior'.

"But this way, the journey will inevitably be more dangerous..." The Illusionary Arm Demon Lord hesitated, as if he had thought of something bad.

The next moment, he suddenly realized what was going on, glanced coldly at the Demon Lord Lianwu a few times, and muttered to himself, 'No wonder.'

This time, the various demon lords gathered in this 'gray attic' are indeed holding a 'personal trade fair'.

However, aside from a few unsuspecting demon lords, the others were also secretly discussing their specific actions within the 'Hundred Spirits Demon Realm'.

Previously, he had assumed that the Demon Lord Lianwu had invited Wei Tu here to build his network of connections.

It now seems that they probably planned this all along, forcing him to accept Wei Tu's participation in the plan—thereby diluting their absolute power within the team.

He really made a clever plan.

"Second Brother, there's no need to worry. He's just a newly promoted Demon Lord. Even if things change, it won't affect us too much." At this moment, Gongman, dressed as a noblewoman with a fur coat over her shoulders, also spoke up and advised the Illusion Arm Demon Lord.

“You should know that we both possess my husband’s treasure…” Gongman said calmly.

However, upon hearing these words, the Illusionary Arm Demon Lord felt no joy, but rather a sudden sense of heaviness.

In that battle sixty years ago, he was outside the Black Mist Swamp, which is why he was lucky enough to escape with his life... As for the Purple Blood Demon Lord, who was closest to the 'Weeping River Demon Lord' and the Great Ascension cultivator of the human race, he has already perished and died, if nothing unexpected happened.

"This trip to the 'Hundred Spirits Demon Realm' is also an excellent opportunity for you and me to escape the pursuit of the Weeping River... If you, Second Brother, do not recover your strength, it will be extremely difficult for my Third Sister and me to open that gate." The Demon Lord Canyuan said slowly again.

……

While the three Demon Lord Canyuan were talking.

The personal trade fair inside the palace was also being held in full swing.

With the addition of Wei Tu and two others, this 'individual trading fair' was noticeably more lively.

During this time, Demon Lord Lianwu also introduced Wei Tu to a "fusion cultivator" named "Lord Huoshi" who was traveling with her.

"A Grandmaster of the Integration Realm?" Upon hearing this, Wei Tu was slightly surprised. He found it difficult to detect even a trace of spiritual cultivation aura in this 'Demon Lord'.

It is hard to imagine that a spiritual cultivator who had achieved the Fusion Realm would appear in this private meeting of the Demon Lord.

"A puppet control technique similar to 'Vampire Evil Magic'?"

Wei Tu's eyes flashed, and after taking a few careful glances, he noticed something.

However, this cultivator differs from his 'Blood Demon Evil Technique' in that he does not remotely control the puppet; his 'physical body' still resides within this demonic form...

However, because its demonic body is covered in 'magic restrictions', it is difficult to detect the exact location of its 'physical body' using divine sense or any spiritual eye techniques.

“Ordinary cultivators at the Integration stage are not qualified to participate in the transactions of us Demon Lords, but ‘Lord Firestone’ is different… He is a spirit slave belonging to the ‘Qilin Fire God Clan,’ and his status is much more noble than that of ordinary Demon Lords.”

The Demon Lord Lianwu seemed to have seen through Wei Tu's thoughts and explained through telepathy.

"The Qilin Fire God Clan? It's actually this clan?"

Upon hearing these four words, Wei Tu's expression changed, revealing a hint of awe.

The term 'God Race' cannot be used casually within the Ancient Demon Realm.

Only the bloodline of the Demon God, who stands at the pinnacle of all demons in the ancient Demon Realm, can be called a god.

The death of the Mysterious Spirit Fairy, which was rumored in the Spirit Realm back then, was the work of the 'Purple Mo God Clan'.

Although Wei Tu realized that this was just a lie after personally meeting with Fairy Xuanling, it indirectly proved how terrifying these 'gods' were.

The seventh-rank official in front of the prime minister's door.

Although Venerable Huoshi was a spirit slave of the 'Qihuo God Clan', he was undoubtedly the highest-ranking cultivator among all the cultivators within this 'Gray Pavilion'.

The Firestone Venerable, standing to the side, seemed quite pleased with Wei Tu's expression, and the massive Demon Lord puppet he controlled immediately grinned.

After that, the other demon lords introduced by the Demon Lord Lianwu, although their realms and identities were also extraordinary, none of them were as awe-inspiring as the 'Firestone Venerable'.

Half a month later.

This 'individual trading session' has come to an end, including the sharing of cultivation experiences in the second half.

But just when Wei Tu thought that this 'individual trade fair' would end without any major incidents...

Suddenly, a soft, melodious voice rang in his ears.

"Many years have passed since we last met. I wonder if Fellow Daoist Kou can still recognize my little sister's voice?"

Suddenly, the Demon Lord Canyuan, who seemed to be just a background figure, spoke up.

Upon hearing this, Wei Tu, who was about to walk away, felt a chill run down his spine and thought to himself, "This is bad."

He didn't believe that the Demon Lord Can Yuan, whom he had only met once before, could be calling him out at this 'critical juncture' for anything good...

However, due to the presence of the Illusionary Arm Demon Lord and his companions, he had no choice but to stop and turn around to greet the woman politely.

"Back then, within the Heavenly Abyss Holy City, Alchemist Kou once said that he had some skill in seventh-order formations... My younger sister is going to the 'Hundred Spirits Demon Realm' this time and needs a cultivator who understands formations to help her. I wonder if Alchemist Kou would be willing to accompany her?"

In an instant, the Demon Lord Canyuan appeared behind Wei Tu, his red lips slightly parted as he exhaled a soft breath.

At the same moment, her appearance also changed, restoring her original, captivating, and charming appearance.

In an instant, a refreshing fragrance burst forth at Wei Tu's nose.

"Demon Lord Canyuan?" Upon seeing this scene, Lady Wanmiao immediately recognized the female demon lord who had made great connections and enjoyed a good reputation in the 'Heavenly Abyss Holy City'.

These words had barely left his lips.

Before Lady Wanmiao could ask why Demon Lord Canyuan had suddenly stopped Wei Tu, the scenery inside the hall changed instantly.

Just now, the main hall, which was crowded with people, was now only occupied by four or five people.

Besides her, Wei Tu, Lianwu Demon Lord, and Huoshi Venerable... the only other Demon Lords in the hall were a man and a woman who were completely unfamiliar to each other.

"This is a spatial restriction passed down by the gods..." At this moment, Venerable Huoshi, who sat in the main seat of the hall and held the highest position, suddenly spoke.

"At this moment, although the other fellow Daoists are still in the same space as us, under the effect of this spiritual restriction, it is extremely difficult for them to see our current situation..."

"Of course, this little trick won't fool them for long. I've already used the array within this pavilion to send them out."

At this point, Venerable Huoshi chuckled and glanced at the silent Illusionary Arm Demon Lord to the side.

The intention was quite clear: Wei Tu was stopped because of the three 'Phantom Arm Demon Lords'.

"This..." Upon seeing this scene, Madam Wanmiao felt a sense of foreboding.

as predicted.

The next moment, the Phantom Arm Demon Lord's words extinguished her lingering fear.

The reason he forced her and Wei Tu to stay here was not to give them any benefits or opportunities, but to forcibly take them both into the 'Hundred Spirits Demon Realm'.

She was merely a bonus that came with the time when the Demon Lords forcibly detained Wei Tu, this 'seventh-level alchemist'...

With her addition, Wei Tu and Lianwu Demon Lord can achieve a delicate balance with the strongest 'Firestone Venerable', as well as Gong Man, Canyuan Demon Lord, and Huanbi Demon Lord.

"The Demon Lord Lianwu? Was he also forcibly detained?" Madam Wanmiao was suspicious, sensing that there was something fishy going on.

Just now, when the Demon Lord Lianwu introduced the Venerable Huoshi to Wei Tu, it was clear that the two were old acquaintances.

However, revealing this matter at this moment would be an extremely unwise choice for her.

She naturally wouldn't say anything more about it.

"As long as you help Fellow Daoist Can Yuan successfully refine that 'Nine Fragrance Pill'... can you guarantee that you will let me go?" After hearing the whole story, Wei Tu frowned slightly and asked with a somewhat gloomy expression.

He never expected that his words would actually come true.

—Having experienced the changes at the Dark Raven Tower, the Illusionary Arm Demon Lord was truly seriously injured, so much so that he had to 'kidnap' this seventh-level alchemist to heal him.

"On this point, the three of us can swear an oath to the Heavenly Demons. As long as Master Kou uses the Nine Fragrance Vermilion Fruit to refine the holy medicine for healing—the Nine Fragrance Pill—to help me heal my Dao injury... I will absolutely not harm a single hair on your head during this trip to the Hundred Spirits Demon Realm."

"Even if the other demon lords in our group harbor ill intentions, I will do my utmost to protect my fellow Daoist."

The Illusionary Arm Demon Lord glanced coldly at the Firestone Venerable and uttered these words in a rather heroic tone.

However, the "Heavenly Demon Oath" made by the three Demon Lords of the Illusionary Arm was clearly not enough to dispel Wei Tu's concerns and put his mind at ease about the trip.

But unfortunately...

With his keen eye, it wasn't hard for him to see that among these demon lords, only the three 'Phantom Arm Demon Lords' truly needed him.

It's simply impossible to get other demon lords to swear an oath of heavenly demons that they won't attack him.

“This time, it’s much more dangerous than inside the ‘Treasure Sun Divine Tower.’ It’s a true adventure in my true form…” Wei Tu’s face turned slightly grim, and he couldn’t help but feel resentful towards the Venerable Lianwu who had dragged him here.

Although this woman appears innocent at this moment, he has been forced into such a 'dangerous place'... If it weren't for her scheme, he would never have believed her so easily.

However, this was also his fault. He thought that with all the demon lords gathered in Bailing Market, it was unlikely that anyone would cause trouble, so he lowered his guard.

“However, among this group of people, I seem to be regarded as the ‘newly crowned Demon Lord’… Even if there is danger, it shouldn’t be as terrible as I imagine…” Suddenly, Wei Tu thought of this, his eyes flashed slightly, and he immediately began to make some calculations.

With his strength, plus... the 'Heavenly Demon Oath' promised by the three Phantom Arm Demon Lords...

The trip to the 'Hundred Spirits Demon Realm' was much simpler and safer than he had imagined.

As long as he is careful to guard against 'Flame Venerable', it will be fine.

“Alright! As long as Fellow Daoist Canyuan and the other two swear an oath to the Heavenly Demons and are willing to protect me and Madam Wanmiao… I am willing to do my best to help you refine the Nine Fragrance Pill during this trip to the Hundred Spirits Demon Realm.”

Wei Tu's expression turned solemn as he spoke in a deep voice. (End of Chapter)