Enduring humiliation for three years, seizing the elixir, the treasure, and the holy maiden.

Su Chen narrowed his eyes.

wrong.

You can sense it when you scan it with your divine sense.

Yue Li's bloodline is qualified.

But her meager spiritual power was like trying to pull an ancient behemoth with a thin rope.

"Your spiritual power is insufficient."

Su Chen put his hands behind his back and slowly began to speak.

Yue Li was stunned for a moment.

"What does the young master mean..."

"My spiritual power is too weak, so I can't get close?"

Su Chen took two steps toward the demon core.

interesting.

The ancient cultivator's technique and the wisp of heavenly tribulation power were swirling around him.

On domineering behavior.

There are probably few things in the world that can compare to it.

If we were to use the power of this heavenly tribulation to break through that barrier...

Who knows, I might be able to break this restriction for this girl.

only...

Why should I help her?

Logically speaking, I saved this girl's life.

The results of it.

Instead, she was kidnapped by her demon clan elders and brought to this godforsaken place.

This score hasn't been settled yet.

"Young master?"

Seeing that Su Chen remained silent for a long time, staring intently at the demon core, Yue Li couldn't help but call out to him.

That voice was soft and gentle.

Su Chen then came to his senses.

"I do have a way to help you get your hands on this demon core."

This statement came out.

Yue Li blinked her clear almond-shaped eyes.

"Is it true, young master?"

"really."

Su Chen nodded.

"However..."

There's no such thing as a free lunch.

Yue Li was stunned.

Then, I realized what was happening.

Also.

These elders of our own family kidnapped him, treating a perfectly good benefactor like a prisoner.

"Please just tell me what you want, young master."

Yue Li bit her lower lip.

"As long as Yue Li can do it."

Su Chen was amused.

This demon girl is indeed much more straightforward than those female cultivators of the human race.

"Simple."

Su Chen held up one finger.

"In this Ruins of Return, no matter what kind of demon clan's legacy you encounter, it will bring you good fortune."

"I can pick one first."

This is stealing an opportunity on the territory of the demon race.

Yue Li blinked.

"besides."

"You have to keep this a secret for me."

After all, it would be bad if the other old guys knew that Su Chen had obtained the opportunity from the demon race.

Leaving alive would be difficult.

Yue Li chuckled.

"Rest assured, young master."

"Once we leave this ruined palace, Yue Li should pretend that what happened today never happened."

"make a deal."

...

The restrictions on that natal demon core are indeed powerful.

"Later, guide your spiritual power to that demon core."

Su Chen stood behind Yue Li.

"You will use your spiritual power to break this restriction in a moment. Leave the rest to me."

Yue Li nodded.

A wisp of spiritual energy unique to the demon race surged from her palm and entangled the demon core.

as predicted.

The aged will within the demon core hummed once more.

Right at this moment.

A streak of crimson.

Merge with Yue Li's spiritual power!

The power of heavenly tribulation.

That is one of the most domineering things in this world.

The crimson power of the heavenly tribulation, wrapped around Yue Li's spiritual power, gradually eroded the restriction.

hum.

A soft sound.

"It's done."

Su Chen withdrew his finger.

Just as I had imagined.

To be honest, this ancient cultivator's technique is truly amazing.

No wonder even someone as powerful as Master Hongfu regards this technique as a treasure.

Now, I have to take a gamble.

"Ugh!"

Yue Li groaned and swayed slightly.

...

Having taken the demon core, the two didn't rush back.

Su Chen naturally didn't believe that the demon race's foundation and opportunities were limited to just one demon core.

They hadn't been gone long.

Su Chen stopped in his tracks.

A blue robe.

They were stacked neatly and placed on a stone platform.

Su Chen's divine sense had just probed over.

The spiritual energy contained within that robe was frighteningly powerful.

It's obvious at a glance that it's an extraordinary treasure.

"This is..."

Yue Li also came over.

Those almond-shaped eyes stared straight ahead again.

"The Demon Emperor's Green Robe"

"Legend has it that this robe was made by the Demon Emperor using the skin of an ancient ferocious beast, mixed with countless spiritual materials, and took three thousand years to refine."

"Immune to water and fire, and impervious to swords and spears."

"Even the spells of a Void Refinement cultivator cannot easily harm him."

Upon hearing this, Su Chen's eyes widened in surprise.

This is good stuff.

This is a genuine defensive treasure.

His own seal, heavenly tribulation, and sword embryo are all deadly moves.

All I'm missing is a life-saving device.

Although he had acquired defensive techniques in Qingzhou in his early years.

However, once he reached the Nascent Soul stage, that cultivation technique became nothing special.

This green robe has arrived at the perfect time!

"Yue Li".

"We just made an agreement."

"I'll take this one."

Su Chen spoke slowly.

Yue Li was stunned.

Then, she covered her mouth and laughed.

"Young master has excellent taste."

"The value of this robe is probably even higher than that demon core."

Su Chen didn't stand on ceremony and reached out to put the green robe into his storage bag.

After all, Su Chen had done the demon race a tremendous favor.

Having obtained this robe, the trip was not in vain.

However, Yue Li hasn't refined that demon core yet.

"When do you plan to refine this demon core?"

Su Chen asked casually.

Yue Li frowned.

"The sooner the better, of course."

"Back in the city, looking for a quiet place..."

"Back to the city?"

Su Chen interrupted her and shook his head.

"Your brain is awful."

"Think about it."

"Take this legacy of the ancient demon emperor with you when you leave."

Even if you're a princess, you'll still attract unwanted attention.

Yue Li's smile froze for a moment.

Su Chen is right.

In the cultivation world, the strong prey on the weak, and this is even more true for the demon race!

Compared to Su Chen, I was indeed still a bit too inexperienced.

"Then...what is your opinion, young master?"

"Simple."

Su Chen leaned against the stone platform.

"Refine it right here."

"Unbeknownst to the gods and ghosts."

Yue Li thought about it and realized that it made perfect sense.

After leaving, no matter how advanced one's cultivation level becomes.

No one knew that he had refined a demon core.

Nobody wants to mess with me!

"Then, as you say, young master."

The girl was also a straightforward person; she immediately found a sheltered corner and sat down cross-legged.

Su Chen found a relatively flat rock and sat down.

"Hmm..."

A muffled groan escaped from between the girl's teeth.

Su Chen probed with his divine sense.

Good guy.

The spiritual energy within that demon core was extremely cold and sinister.

However, Yue Li's own demonic power also carries a certain restlessness.

One yin, one yang.

Mutually exclusive!

"Young master..."

Yue Li opened her eyes.

Those eyes, now misty, were brimming with tears.

"The chilling power within this demon core is beyond my control..."

Su Chen then realized what was going on.

It turns out it's a case of yin and yang imbalance.

If this cannot be suppressed, at best, one's cultivation will regress; at worst, one may suffer from demonic possession.

Su Chen scratched his head.

trouble...

He does have a solution.

But this method...

"I do have a solution."

"Young master, please speak quickly!"

Yue Li grasped at this straw as if it were her lifeline.

"Your Yin energy is too strong, and your own demonic power cannot neutralize it."

Su Chen carefully considered his words before speaking.

...