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Although his voice was not as deafening as Shen Mo's, it was equally powerful and majestic, echoing throughout the valley.

Everyone was shaken by Hua Tianyou's reply. Although he couldn't compare to Shen Mo, Hua Tianyou's skill was no weaker than the three current Demon Lords. At that moment, everyone realized that Hua Tianyou not only possessed the strength to serve as a Demon Lord, but also demonstrated through this response that he was worthy of the title.

"Alright, get up." After Shen Mo finished speaking, Hua Tianyou slowly stood up. Shen Mo also withdrew his power, and his figure, which had been standing in mid-air, began to gradually descend, as if an invisible hand was supporting him. As he decreased in height, his feet landed lightly on the ground. At this moment, Shen Mo's unique composure and calmness, characteristic of a Heavenly Demon God, inspired awe in everyone.

Shen Mo surveyed his surroundings, his gaze sweeping over every face before finally settling on those who had emerged from the Demon Refining Mountain with him. "Now, I want to ask," Shen Mo's voice was deep and powerful, "Is there anyone among you who wishes to rise through the ranks to become a Demon Lord or a Supreme Being?"

This question plunged everyone into deep thought. Su Ming had reminded Shen Mo that after the Demon Refining Mountain selected a new Heavenly Demon God, there would be an opportunity for the Demon Lord and the Supreme Being to be replaced. If someone stepped forward to challenge the existing Demon Lord or Supreme Being and won, they could completely replace them and become the new Demon Lord or Supreme Being. However, everyone believed that they could not possibly defeat the three Demon Lords, so no one answered for a moment.

A moment later, Yue Linglong stepped forward, her gaze firm and confident: "Heavenly Demon God, I wish to challenge the Twelve Venerables."

Shen Mo nodded slightly, indicating that she could continue. A resolute light flashed in Yue Linglong's eyes; she knew this was a golden opportunity to prove her strength. Therefore, she walked towards a high-ranking person named Qin Xiaozi behind the Blood Demon Lord.

Among the twelve masters, Qin Xiaozi is a master who uses the sound of his zither as a weapon. Facing Yue Linglong's challenge, he held a zither in his hand, his expression calm and composed, as if the battle was already under his control. "Yue Linglong, since you have the courage to challenge me, then let's begin." Qin Xiaozi's voice was calm and confident. He gently plucked the strings, and an invisible power instantly spread out.

The sound of Qin Xiaozi's zither spread like ripples, and transparent waves seemed to ripple outwards in the air. These waves were not ordinary sound waves, but contained his profound internal strength and unique techniques, each capable of causing substantial damage to his opponent.

Standing opposite, Yue Linglong's gaze was calm and focused, her heart filled with vigilance. She knew that Qin Xiaozi's musical attacks were not only incredibly powerful but also unpredictable. To counter this powerful offensive, Yue Linglong quickly circulated the Heavenly Demon Qi within her body, a faint black light emanating from her, as if she had merged with some mysterious power in the world.

Upon seeing this, Qin Xiaozi's eyes flashed with surprise, but he quickly regained his composure. He increased the speed of his playing, and the music became increasingly rapid, like a storm raging towards Yue Linglong. Each pluck of the string was accompanied by a sharp sound wave, as if countless invisible blades were slicing through the air, aiming straight for Yue Linglong's vitals.

Yue Linglong moved with lightning speed, her movements agile and precise, each dodge perfectly avoiding Qin Xiaozi's attacks. Her figure shifted constantly in the air, like a phantom, elusive and unpredictable. At the same time, she began to unleash her martial arts to counterattack.

However, Qin Xiaozi did not lose his composure. His music became even more complex and varied, attempting to disturb Yue Linglong's mind. Suddenly, he changed the rhythm, and a deep humming sound was mixed into the music. This sound seemed to penetrate one's soul, creating a strong sense of oppression.

Yue Linglong felt the pressure, but she did not back down. Instead, she focused her mind even more. She took a deep breath, and the flow of the Heavenly Demon Qi within her body accelerated, giving off an aura of transcendence.

Just then, Qin Xiaozi sensed Yue Linglong's extraordinary aura, which startled him. However, Yue Linglong immediately seized this fleeting opening. She swiftly rushed towards Qin Xiaozi, gathering powerful demonic energy in her hand, and struck Qin Xiaozi's chest. Caught off guard, Qin Xiaozi was hit by this sudden attack, flying backward and crashing heavily to the ground.

The entire venue fell silent, and all eyes were focused on the fallen Qin Xiaozi and the standing Yue Linglong.

"Yue Linglong wins!" Shen Mo's voice rang out again, breaking the silence. "From this moment on, Yue Linglong officially becomes one of the new Twelve Venerables." As soon as he finished speaking, everyone applauded and cheered, the thunderous applause echoing throughout the valley. Everyone's eyes were filled with admiration and congratulations for Yue Linglong.

Standing there, Yue Linglong felt the cheers coming from all directions, her heart filled with pride and emotion. She knew that this moment not only meant personal glory, but also the recognition of her strength by everyone in the Heavenly Demon God Sect.

The three Demon Lords were also quite surprised by the demonic aura that Yue Linglong had displayed in the battle just now. Especially the Moon Demon Lord, whose face was now filled with undisguised joy, almost unable to stop smiling. She knew that Yue Linglong's demonic aura would allow her to advance further in her martial arts in the future, and might even reach the heights of the previous generation of demons.

Meanwhile, Lü Yan was also eager to try his luck in the crowd. Seeing Yue Linglong's success ignited a strong fighting spirit within him. As the grandson of the Flame Demon Lord, he also longed to prove his strength in front of everyone. Therefore, Lü Yan stepped forward and challenged Chi Sha Zi, one of the Twelve Supreme Beings.

"Senior Chi Sha Zi, please enlighten me!" Lü Yan's voice was steady and powerful, full of confidence. His gaze was like a torch, burning with intense heat.

Chi Sha Zi was a master renowned for his fire-attribute techniques. He exuded a scorching aura, as if he could ignite the surrounding air at any moment. "Lu Yan, fists and feet have no eyes, you'd better watch out!" Chi Sha Zi's voice was deep and magnetic. He immediately unleashed a set of fist techniques, and streams of demonic energy transformed into flame-like fist winds that shot out, instantly engulfing Chi Sha Zi in a raging inferno.

Seeing this, Lü Yan did not back down, but instead focused his mind even more. He quickly circulated the Heavenly Demon Qi within his body, and a faint red light emanated from his body, as if he had merged with the power of fire in the world. Lü Yan's figure was like lightning, moving freely through the flames, and each dodge perfectly avoided Chi Shazi's attacks.