I am a late bloomer in the world of cultivating immortals

Upon hearing this, the Illusionary Arm Demon Lord was overjoyed and immediately, without hesitation, pulled Gongman and Canyuan Demon Lord together to swear this Heavenly Demon Oath.

Compared to the guarantees he had just made, Wei Tu's condition only added the addition of "Lady Wanmiao," so he had no reason to disagree.

Upon hearing this, the 'Pitying Centipede Demon Lord,' who had been rejected by Wei Tu, still maintained a smiling expression and showed no anger whatsoever.

It was as if she had already foreseen this scene.

"What exactly is this woman planning?" At this moment, the man with the broken arm caught a glimpse of the expression on the face of the Demon Lord Lianwu and was slightly startled.

Just now, he thought that the Demon Lord Lianwu had brought Weitu and Lady Wanmiao into the group in order to dilute the power he, Gongman, and the Demon Lord Canyuan held in the team.

However, now that he has reached a heavenly oath and a gentleman's agreement with Wei Tu, turning enemies into friends and gaining another ally, what is he so happy about?

"No! This is going too smoothly."

"Could it be that this Pity Centipede is trying to guard against Venerable Firestone? After all, he is the only spiritual cultivator here, and it is difficult to bind him with the Oath of the Heavenly Demon..." Venerable Illusion Arm frowned.

But subconsciously, he sensed something was wrong. Isolating Venerable Firestone would not benefit Venerable Lianwu, who was outside their circle of three.

“Excluding that possibility, only… the most unlikely possibility remains…” The Illusionary Arm Demon Lord narrowed his eyes and looked at Wei Tu once more.

He instantly realized that Wei Tu, whom he regarded as a 'weak lamb,' was probably not a kind person in the eyes of the Demon Lord Lianwu and the Venerable Huoshi.

Only with this possibility would Venerable Huoshi have gone along with his wishes and invited Wei Tu and Lady Wanmiao into the team without holding him back.

And the oath he made with 'Gongman' and Demon Lord Canyuan to protect Wei Tu has, unsurprisingly, become the biggest obstacle hindering their actions!
"What a vicious scheme."

The Phantom Arm Demon Lord trembled, realizing for the first time the terrifying power of scheming.

……

There are far more intelligent people than just the 'Phantom Arm Demon Lord'.

After both sides swore an oath to the Heavenly Demons, Wei Tu, who was receiving thanks from Lady Wanmiao, also sensed that something was amiss.

However, for the moment, he couldn't quite put his finger on what was wrong with it.

A moment later, when the beautiful eyes of the Demon Lord Lianwu lingered on him with a hint of a smile, he finally realized what was going on.

"Fellow Daoist Lianwu, are you deliberately plotting against me, the Demon Lord Canyuan, and the other two?" Wei Tu asked coldly, his voice chilling.

The reason is simple: with this woman's scheming, he can no longer play dumb as he used to.

Even if the Phantom Arm Demon Lord and the others are unaware, they will eventually realize something is amiss after a while.

However—what he couldn't understand was how they could have such terrifying confidence in him, believing that he would have the strength to disrupt things and 'backstab' the three Phantom Arm Demon Lords during his trip to the 'Hundred Spirit Demon Realm'.

"Fellow Daoist Kou, I don't quite understand what you're saying. All of this was instructed to me by Venerable Huoshi. If anyone saw through it... it was him." Demon Lord Lianwu smiled slightly, completely shirking responsibility.

"However, Fellow Daoist Kou's reaction now proves that Venerable Huoshi was right about Fellow Daoist Kou."

The words fell.

Wei Tu's eyes flashed with an even stronger cold light.

But soon, as if he had thought of something, his face regained its composure.

The methods of the gods are beyond the knowledge of a 'fusion cultivator' like him. But... no matter how strong he is, he can only tell that he is a 'dual cultivator of immortals and demons' and is at the mid-stage of the fusion realm. It is extremely difficult for him to know his several 'major ascension level' trump cards.

The latter is the key to his true victory on this trip.

"For now, I'll trouble you fellow Daoists to go upstairs and rest for a while. I'll inform you both again after the 'Hundred Spirits Demon Realm' opens..."

At this moment, Venerable Huoshi seemed to have noticed something and said this with a smile, easing the awkward atmosphere between Wei Tu and Demon Venerable Lianwu.

After speaking, he waved his sleeve, and the spacious hall transformed back into a small pavilion, with the staircase leading to the upper level appearing as well.

Knowing that they were 'de facto imprisoned' by Venerable Huoshi, Wei Tu and Madam Wanmiao naturally did not refuse. With a flick of their toes, they teleported to the second floor of the pavilion, randomly found a room, and sat down to meditate.

At this moment, the two of them remembered the old man with the horse face who had accompanied them. However, after glancing at the pavilion walls, which were covered with restrictions and as solid as a rock, the two of them shook their heads and stopped worrying about the matter.

After all, this trip has changed from an adventure and a search for opportunities to a crisis where the slightest setback could lead to death.

Let alone a temporary acquaintance with a horse-faced old man, even a close friend to whom one could entrust one's life or death must be forgotten.

……

After meditating cross-legged for half a year.

Upon sensing that the gray attic he was in had suddenly taken to the air, Wei Tu knew that the day of the opening of the 'Hundred Spirits Demon Realm' had arrived.

However, when they saw that Venerable Huoshi still had no intention of letting them leave the gray pavilion, Wei Tu and Madam Wanmiao's expressions turned somewhat unpleasant.

A moment later, with a loud 'boom', a strange law suddenly entered the room where Wei Tu and Lady Wanmiao were. When it sensed the demonic energy of the two's bodies, it immediately transformed into sharp blades, shattering the surrounding void.

"The remnants of the Hundred Spirits Demon Realm have been removed; they have entered the Hundred Spirits Demon Realm."

Upon seeing this, Wei Tu and Madam Wan Miao's expressions changed slightly. Without hesitation, they patted the spirit beast pouch at their waists and released the spirit beasts and spirit slaves they carried with them.

At the same time, the demonic body flashed and disappeared into the bodies of their respective spirit beasts and spirit slaves, taking up its seat once again in the gray pavilion.

"Fellow Daoist Kou's spirit beast is actually a seventh-tier spirit beast? No wonder Fellow Daoist Shu invited you to travel with him." When Madam Wanmiao, who was possessing a bear-like demon beast, saw the high level of the 'Bloodwing Mo' that Wei Tu was possessing, a hint of envy flashed in her beautiful eyes.

The Hundred Spirits Demon Realm is a paradise for spiritual cultivators, a pseudo-immortal realm.

Within it remain numerous remnants of spirits and restrictions targeting the ancient demons.

Therefore, the higher the realm of the spirit beast possessing the body, the stronger the power that the Demon Lord himself can exert.

Of course, this is only the normal situation—if the possessed ancient demon encountered is far stronger than another person, the spirit beast's realm can hardly make up for such a huge gap in combat power.

"Fellow Daoist Shu didn't mention this to your wife?"

Upon hearing this, Wei Tu was also slightly surprised, seemingly not expecting that the old man with the horse face would have such high personal qualities.
It should be noted that the fact that he possessed a 'fused spirit beast' was already common knowledge among the ancient demons near the cave.

However, the doubt was also resolved when it was mentioned that before this demon traveled with them, he had asked Lady Wanmiao whether she agreed to his temporary participation.

He was indeed an 'honest person' whom he had carefully selected from within the Shengguang community.

It's a pity that despite all his calculations, he didn't anticipate accidentally entering this 'Gray Attic' and being taken away by the Demon Lord of the Centipede, the Venerable Firestone, and others...

While Wei Tu and Lady Wanmiao were discussing their strategy after entering the 'Hundred Spirits Demon Realm'.

The gray attic continued to serve as a spatial artifact for flight, carrying Wei Tu and the other two as they continued their journey deeper into the Hundred Spirits Demon Realm.

Although Wei Tu and his companion could not see this with their naked eyes, they could discern it from the increasingly powerful laws surrounding them, which were aimed at the ancient demon.

Of course, with the 'Hun'e Evil Eye' spatial spiritual eye, Wei Tu might also be able to glimpse some of it.

However, the moment the thought of being monitored by Venerable Huoshi and his group surfaced in his mind, he dismissed it.

Time passes slowly.

Two months later.

The ever-speeding 'gray attic' finally came to a stop, and the window covers were lifted, revealing a passage to the outside world.

Outside the window was a vast, shimmering lake, its mist almost solidified, emanating a refreshing 'spiritual fragrance'.

It's no exaggeration to say that every breath of spiritual energy here is comparable to a top-grade spirit stone in the lower realm.

In the center of Linghu Lake stands an island that appears to be man-made and resembles a rockery.

At this moment, Venerable Huoshi, Venerable Lianwu, Venerable Huanbi, and others, like him and Lady Wanmiao, were also suspended above the spirit lake, their gazes falling on this isolated island.

“Nine-Fragrance Vermilion Fruit.” At this moment, Wei Tu also spotted several clumps of spiritual herbs growing on the bare island.

Above this spiritual herb, tiny, thumb-sized vermilion fruits were clearly visible.

The number reached an astonishing seven!
But at that moment, perhaps sensing the malice of Wei Tu and the others, a phantom of an old man in a wide-sleeved ancient robe and wearing a crown slowly appeared in the sky above the island.

He glared angrily at Wei Tu and the others, seemingly disgusted by the ancient demonic aura emanating from them.

"A remnant of the Mahayana spirit?" At the same time, Wei Tu and Lady Wanmiao, who also sensed the aura of the old man in the ancient robe, had a slight change in expression.

"This person's appearance... seems to be that of 'Immortal Ying Qi' from the Victory Realm..."

"But I remember that this cultivator must have perished at the hands of the demon god long ago. How come there are still remnants of his spirit in this 'Hundred Spirits Demon Realm'?" Madam Wanmiao asked in surprise and doubt, her graceful figure moving slightly closer to Wei Tu's direction.

"The remnant spirit of a deceased Mahayana immortal?"

Upon hearing this, Wei Tu's eyes narrowed slightly, sensing that the Hundred Spirits Demon Realm was no ordinary place.

"What, Fellow Daoist Kou, are you curious about this? If Fellow Daoist Kou is willing to swear a blood oath with me, agreeing not to attack each other within this Hundred Spirits Demon Realm..."

"I can answer all your questions, Fellow Daoist Kou, free of charge. In fact... I can even tell you the purpose of Venerable Firestone and the Illusionary Arm Demon Lord's group this time..."

Suddenly, Wei Tu heard the charming and soft voice of the Demon Lord Lianwu.

"As for the Oath of the Heavenly Demon... I don't mind it. Anyway, I never intended to attack Fellow Daoist Lianwu on this trip..." Wei Tu's eyes flickered slightly as he spoke calmly.

"The Oath of the Heavenly Demon?"

"Ha, Fellow Daoist Kou, you're still trying to play tricks on me at this moment. This 'Oath of the Heavenly Demon' has absolutely no effect on you 'rebellious demons' who cultivate both immortality and demonhood. Even if it's harmful, it's unlikely to lead to your death."

"Indeed, Fellow Daoist Kou is probably trying to use these words to test... how much of your background I actually know."

The Demon Lord Lianwu chuckled coldly, his tone disdainful.

"What? A cultivator who defies the demons? The oath of the Heavenly Demon is useless against a cultivator who defies the demons?" Wei Tu was greatly shocked upon hearing this.

This woman knew he was a cultivator of both immortals and demons, and he had already secretly guessed this outside the Hundred Spirits Demon Realm.

But he had never heard of the "rebellious demon cultivation" and the "oath of heavenly demons" that they mentioned.

However, at this moment, Wei Tu also felt a sense of relief, glad that he had dealt with the 'Soul Split of the Nether God' ruthlessly and decisively enough.

Otherwise, given his fearlessness in the face of the Heavenly Demon Oath, he would have already experienced countless tribulations by the time he reached the Nascent Soul and Void Refinement realms.

"Fellow Daoist Lianwu, you suddenly say these words and ask me for help... It can't be that simple, can it? Outside the Hundred Spirits Demon Realm, you completely shirked these responsibilities and pushed them onto Venerable Huoshi..." Wei Tu asked sarcastically, his expression unchanged.

“That pavilion is a spatial treasure of Venerable Huoshi. He can hear both of our voice transmissions... How could I dare to tell Fellow Daoist Kou any inside information there?”

The Demon Lord Lianwu seemed to have anticipated Wei Tu's question and replied calmly.

"Then what are your plans in joining forces with me, Fellow Daoist Lianwu? Do you intend to use our strength to fight against Venerable Huoshi, or perhaps the Illusionary Arm Demon Venerable and his group..." Upon hearing this, Wei Tu suddenly realized something and immediately asked again.

This is also his biggest question.

He had already witnessed the strength of the Venerable Centipede when they joined forces to deal with the Venerable Golden Cloud and the Venerable Night Fish.

His actual strength can only be described as decent, belonging to the stronger tier among the veteran Demon Lords, but he still lacks the strength to betray and stab Firestone Venerable and others.

"Fellow Daoist Kou need not concern yourself with that. My purpose in sending this message is merely to make a 'blood oath' with you and distinguish between friend and foe." The beautiful eyes of the Demon Lord Lianwu flashed, and she once again resumed her smiling demeanor.

Upon hearing this, Wei Tu hesitated for a moment before nodding in agreement.

Knowing yourself and knowing your enemy can help you win a hundred battles.

In terms of understanding the 'Hundred Spirits Demon Realm', he was clearly far inferior to Venerable Firestone, Demon Lord Illusion Arm, and others.

Now, it's impossible for them to give up this readily available 'benefit' because of past personal grudges.

At the same time, he was also curious about what methods the Demon Lord Lianwu intended to use to make him swear a blood oath that would earn his trust...

Verbal constraints are even more useless than the oath of the Heavenly Demon.

And... even with everyone watching, this woman would find it difficult to give him a contracted spiritual object like the 'Blood Curse Book'.

However, the Demon Lord Lianwu was not worried about this at all. His lips barely moved, and in that instant, he uttered a highly feasible plan. (End of Chapter)