I am a late bloomer in the world of cultivating immortals

However, although the body of the Dharma Body had retreated, Wei Tu's actions became even bolder.

In that instant, his right hand formed a claw, and with the technique of "Giant Strength Golden Body," he suddenly grabbed forward.

Its right arm, which had swelled hundreds of times, almost covered the entire blood pool, forcing the Crimson Feathered Ghost Insect King, who was trying to dodge, into a situation where it had nowhere left to retreat.

At this moment, the insect seemed to become fierce, its butterfly-like wings flapping rapidly as it swooped down towards the surface of the blood pool.

At the same time, its mouthparts also spewed out streams of red phantom mist, heading straight for Wei Tu.

The red illusionary mist seemed ordinary, but the moment Wei Tu's right arm, formed from his 'Giant Golden Body', came into contact with it, that familiar 'illusion' reappeared before his eyes once more.

However, Wei Tu, who was prepared for this, regained his senses after a slight sway of the golden-purple destiny within his sea of ​​consciousness. He continued his actions without hesitation, heading towards the red-feathered ghost insect king that was approaching the surface of the blood pool.

It was as if the desperate resistance of this eighth-order spirit insect was nothing more than a tickle to him.

but--

At this very moment.

A terrifying aura of divine soul suddenly burst forth from the blood pool.

Immediately afterwards, a crystal-clear hand resembling a woman appeared in the air. While protecting the Crimson Feather Ghost Insect King, it made a flower-picking gesture and gently touched the right arm of Wei Tu's 'Giant Golden Body'.

next moment.

A horrifying scene appeared.

Despite the significant size difference between the two, the moment the seemingly frail woman's hand touched Wei Tu's right arm, Wei Tu's right arm instantly exploded with a series of loud 'bangs,' and blood blossoms appeared alternately.

Beneath that bloodstain was a massive wound, and a deep, bone-deep injury to the laws of the Dao.

"Is this the divine consciousness of a demon ancestor with its own initiative? A Mahayana divine consciousness? Finally, the person in this blood pool couldn't hold back any longer and made their move?"

Seeing this scene, Venerable Huoshi, Demon Lord Huanbi, Lady Wanmiao, and others, who were struggling to resist the attack of the 'Demon Ancestor's Soul Power' near the Blood Pool, had a glint of excitement in their eyes.

Their origins are all extraordinary; they are not afraid of the so-called 'remnant soul of the Demon Ancestor,' but only of the 'unknown' deep within the blood pool.

Now that they have taken the initiative to protect this 'Red Feather Ghost Insect', it is a good thing for them as well.

"Master Kou, stop this divine sense and don't let it return to the blood pool..." Madam Wanmiao cried out urgently.

As soon as she finished speaking, she quickened her pace and, together with Venerable Huoshi, activated the 'Heavenly Mystery Chamber', hurrying towards the edge of the Blood Pool.

But a pity.

In the instant after she finished speaking.

Wei Tu, who was fighting against this 'Crystal Jade Palm', changed his expression slightly, took the initiative to cut off his right arm, and fled a big step away from the blood pool.

The next moment, as Wei Tu's right arm fell into the blood pool, the 'Crystal Jade Palm' that had successfully protected the Crimson Feather Ghost Insect King also retreated, protecting the Crimson Feather Ghost Insect King as it entered the blood pool.

However, at this moment, it can also be seen that the Crimson Feather Ghost Insect King, which had just entered the blood pool and was wrapped by this 'crystal jade palm', also began to 'struggle' violently.

The red illusory mist it spewed out had an extremely strong corrosive power on the consciousness of this suspected 'Demon Ancestor's Divine Soul', and in a short moment, it completely corroded it away.

At the same time, the Crimson Feather Ghost Insect King, which was no longer protected by this 'crystal palm', seemed to be corroded by some kind of toxin in the blood pool. Some light black spots appeared on the red fur on its surface.

However, seemingly sensing that Wei Tu and the others were in greater danger near the blood pool, the Crimson Feather Ghost Insect King did not fly into the blood pool again, but instead continued to dive deeper into the blood pool.

"Just as I suspected."

"Although this Crimson Feathered Ghost Insect King was a decoy used by that divine sense to conceal its identity, this insect... was indeed also trapped by the power of law permeating the blood pool..."

"This insect king and that divine consciousness are enemies within this blood pool."

Wei Tu, who had stepped aside, secretly pondered with a slight glint in his eyes, seemingly unconcerned about the gain or loss of his right arm.

Soon, with a thought, the wound on his severed arm immediately sprouted flesh, giving birth to a brand new right arm that reattached to his body.

"What a pity." Venerable Huoshi, Lady Wanmiao, Demon Lord Huanbi, and others who rushed over frowned and shook their heads helplessly after seeing this scene.

The Demon Ancestor's Dao injury is also an extremely troublesome injury for a Body Refining Demon Lord.

Wei Tu's act of cutting off his arm was the wisest choice he had made.

No matter how dissatisfied they were, it was difficult for them to blame Wei Tu for this matter.

Of course, this is also closely related to the 'unfathomable' depth of knowledge and experience that Wei Tu revealed during this period.

They do not want to break this fragile balance and alliance unless absolutely necessary.

But also at this moment.

From the depths of the blood pool, a rather intense battle sound suddenly rang out, causing the blood pool water to boil continuously.

"Was it the Crimson Feathered Ghost Insect King that fought against that 'Demon Ancestor's Divine Soul'?" the demons pondered to themselves, making this habitual deduction based on the 'outcome' just now.

Only Madam Wanmiao glanced at Wei Tu with a slight frown, secretly suspecting that this matter might be related to Wei Tu.

However, she couldn't quite figure out the connection between them for the time being.

After all, they still vividly remembered the Demon Ancestor's injury that Wei Tu had just suffered in his right arm, and the 'terrifying toxins' in this blood pool...

There's no reason to question it!

Moreover, even if we take a step back and assume the worst, we can't really start a major conflict just because of this 'suspicion'.

……

After the minor incident, Venerable Huoshi, Lady Wanmiao, Demon Lord Huanbi, and others began to attempt to touch the blood pool and enter it.

As a cultivator at the Integration Realm, 'Venerable Firestone' even captured several strands of 'Supreme Spiritual Qi' from the Blood Pool, attempting to refine and integrate them into his body.

After all, this 'supreme spiritual energy' is the true opportunity for this cultivator to break through to the Mahayana realm!

The same applies to satellite imagery.

No one who has achieved spiritual integration would covet this pool of almost a whole pool of 'supreme spiritual energy'.

However, unsurprisingly, the two of them quickly dispelled the few wisps of 'spiritual energy' that had been captured, as if avoiding a snake or scorpion.

The reason is simple: these 'spiritual energies' are also contaminated with the same 'toxins' as the blood pool water. After being absorbed, they will also develop strange, light black spots, just like the Crimson Feather Ghost Insect King.

"This is the legendary 'Eternal Calamity Immortal Poison'..."

"It was not created by human hands, but rather formed from the lingering resentment of those fallen immortals within the Radiant Realm. After all, this pool of 'Supreme Spiritual Energy,' if nothing unexpected happens... is not naturally formed either, but rather formed from the immortal foundations of those fallen immortals of the Radiant Realm..."

Lady Wanmiao, who came from the Qihuo God Clan, was obviously familiar with the 'Blood Pool Water' and 'Blood Pool Poison'. She glanced at Wei Tu and Venerable Huoshi, who had made their attempts, and generously shared this information.

After speaking, the woman looked intently at the Phantom Arm Demon Lord beside her, who was deep in thought, and said something cryptic:

"I wonder if that divine consciousness was born naturally within this blood pool, or if another ancient demon stepped into this place before us..."

"Fellow Daoist Wanmiao, what do you mean by this?" The Illusionary Arm Demon Lord saw through the woman's implied meaning, and a hint of displeasure appeared on his face.

"No, could it be..." Before he could finish speaking, the demon paused for a moment, realizing something, and his gaze towards Madam Wanmiao changed slightly.

"After escaping the Black Mist Swamp, I unexpectedly encountered Venerable Firestone... Was this something you orchestrated all along?"

"Illusion Arm Demon Lord said in disbelief."

Outside the secret chamber, upon learning of Lady Wanmiao's hidden identity, he initially thought it was a "reinforcement" deliberately sent by "Venerable Huoshi" to scheme against him.

But now, the woman's apparent familiarity with this realm of rebirth, and her assessment of his 'plan,' make him suspect that she was also involved in the great upheaval sixty years ago!

"Although I have never been to the Lingyan Heavenly Palace that you and the Purple Blood Demon Lord entered together with the human cultivators... I can still guess a thing or two about the Seven Treasures Demon Ancestor's scheme..." Madam Wanmiao said this calmly.

"You mean, that divine consciousness... might be the demonic consciousness of the Seven Treasures Demon Ancestor?" Upon understanding this, the Illusionary Arm Demon Lord's expression changed slightly, and a chill ran down his spine.

"It's just speculation."

Madam Wanmiao shook her head slightly, "I am only saying these things now so that you and I will not be tricked by this old demon after we enter this blood pool."

At this point, Lady Wanmiao then mentioned the illustrious reputation of the Seven Treasures Demon Ancestor, who had been hidden in the history of the ancient demon realm.

He is quite similar to the Demon Ancestor Jialan, both of whom once attempted to break through the realm of demon gods and ascend to the level of gods.

However, unlike those demon ancestors who failed to ascend to godhood and gradually disappeared, the Seven Treasures Demon Ancestor left behind a legacy that can be described as amazing – cultivating both immortality and demonhood!
"This demon attempted to break through the tribulation first, and then ascend to the realm of demon god... But unfortunately, his demonic body could not withstand such a terrifying backlash, and he died and vanished..." Madam Wanmiao narrowed her eyes, as if glancing at Wei Tu, and sneered.

"However, although the main body is dead, the 'soul fragment' left behind by this demon is still alive. In the millions of years since its demise, it has been trying to break through to the realm of tribulation and demon god using this newly opened path..."

"In order to ensure the success of the plan, this demon has robbed our divine race's direct descendants more than once, seizing our divine race's inheritance."

"Of course, its divided souls have been killed by my divine race more than once, and its cultivation in each lifetime has been completely destroyed."

"This Realm of Rebirth was once ravaged by the demon god of my Qilin Fire Clan, and the scenes within it are recorded in great detail in our clan's records..."

"Now, this secret chamber and this pool of blood have appeared in the Realm of Rebirth... the result is self-evident," Madam Wanmiao said indifferently.

Upon hearing this, the Illusionary Arm Demon Lord's face immediately showed a hint of uncertainty, as if he was secretly pondering whether he had any 'backup plan' left by the Seven Treasures Demon Ancestor.

At that moment, Wei Tu's eyes flashed as he thought of the 'interdimensional teleportation array' he had seen in the Spirit Realm.

At that moment, he sensed that this formation was quite dangerous, and that the place the teleportation would reach was likely fraught with peril...

Unexpectedly, just as he had thought, and as the 'Ancient Demon's Broken Arm' had predicted, the Seven Treasures Demon Ancestor was no pushover!
Indeed, ancient demons are far more ruthless and treacherous than cultivators. Why would they set up the Dark Raven Tower secret realm and leave behind their legacy for no reason?

"I wonder what kind of allure the 'reincarnation items' or other treasures here possess that would prompt Lady Wanmiao to brave the dangers and bring only Venerable Huoshi here..." Wei Tu couldn't help but think of this.

There's no other reason than that, given Madam Wanmiao's background and the intelligence she possesses, she could easily offer it to her family for profit.

But he insisted on venturing alone, joining forces with the Illusionary Arm Demon Lord and others to come to this 'Rebirth Realm'...

Therefore, without a huge benefit, a woman of her intelligence would not do such a foolish thing.

The conversation should be brief and to the point.

After reminding the Phantom Arm Demon Lord and the others, Lady Wanmiao said no more about the matter.

Then, the woman gave Wei Tu a cold look, signaling him to go first once again.

It seemed that Wei Tu, with the [Boundary Stone] by his side, was the most 'dangerous' existence in her eyes.

Wei Tu had already prepared for this.

His face turned pale, and he frowned slightly before activating his own 'magic shield' and stepping into the pool of blood before him...

Just like the Red Feathered Ghost Insect King that was infected earlier.

The moment he touched the surface of the blood pool, the 'Eternal Calamity Immortal Poison' within it immediately began to erode his physical body.

However, as a fused demon lord, Wei Tu also possessed a certain degree of resistance to this. After the flash of demonic light, he instantly returned to normal.

Of course, this is only temporary.

Faced with the immortal poison formed from the 'resentment of immortals,' he couldn't predict how long he could endure it...

"If it's just the poison on the surface of the blood pool, it should last for half a day..." Wei Tu's eyes flashed slightly, and with a quick hand seal, he swiftly entered the blood pool.

After Wei Tu fled.

Without the slightest hesitation, Lady Wanmiao and Venerable Huoshi, who were behind Wei Tu, directly piloted the 'Heavenly Mystery Spirit House' and entered the blood pool.

After all, if nothing unexpected happens, this blood pool should be the closest place to that 'treasure' of the Rebirth Realm!

However, at this moment, the Illusionary Arm Demon Lord hesitated and became timid because of what Lady Wanmiao had said earlier.

It was only after Gongman, who was standing on its shoulder and had shrunk to the size of an inch, spoke up and gave it a few words of advice that it finally made up its mind to follow closely behind and risked escaping into the blood pool.

However, no one saw it.

Or rather, it's hard to see.

After all, this blood pool isolates cultivators' divine sense and all spiritual eye techniques.

After Wei Tu entered the blood pool, within a few breaths, his sleeves twitched slightly, and he retrieved something from within the pool.

"Master, I have fulfilled my mission. I have captured the Crimson Feathered Ghost Insect King." Bloodwing Mo's slightly joyful voice came from Wei Tu's sleeve.

"Is this true?" Upon hearing this, Wei Tu, who had been on edge throughout his journey to the afterlife, finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Admittedly, he had a suspicion about this matter when he saw the commotion in the blood pool, but he dared not be careless until the very last moment.

"With the Mahayana magic power provided by Master, and the spirit of the [Earth Emperor Pearl]... if this humble servant still cannot complete the task, I will be ashamed of Master's cultivation." Bloodwing Mo smiled faintly, using these words to flatter Wei Tu.

"However, what I don't understand is why Master is so determined to obtain this Insect King?" Bloodwing Mo asked with a puzzled expression.

Along the way, as the person 'possessed' by Wei Tu, she also witnessed the 'dangers' Wei Tu encountered.

Although he knew that the Crimson Feathered Ghost Insect King might be extremely important to Wei Tu, after all, the 'illusion' it created had caused Wei Tu to fall into it twice...

But this 'importance' doesn't seem enough for Wei Tu to squander his trump cards at this dangerous moment.

“You’ve never been to the Great Cang Cultivation Realm, nor have you ever seen this Crimson Feather Ghost Insect… But I, a native of the Great Cang Cultivation Realm, have seen this thing more than once…” Wei Tu sneered, his consciousness immersed in the spirit of the [Earth Emperor Pearl], looking at the Crimson Feather Ghost Insect King that he had imprisoned in this alternate dimension.

As soon as these words fell.

Bloodwinged Mo was taken aback at first, then a look of sudden realization appeared on its face.

"Master, are you saying that this Crimson Feathered Ghost Insect King is very likely to know a way to travel from this 'Rebirth Realm' to other realms?" Bloodwing Mo was overjoyed.

For no other reason than that this piece of information was nothing less than a 'way out' for the two of them, master and servant! (End of this chapter)