Under One Person, your rebellious life has reached the heavens?

Chengzhen smiled calmly and gestured for them to take their seats. Then, a disciple brought tea and served it to them.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, they discussed the recent situation, and Yao Wang remarked with some unease:

"With the changes in the mountains and seas, spiritual energy has been revived, and all kinds of spirits are vying for power. There are dozens of demon kingdoms, as well as secret realms and sects that have entered the world one after another."

"I know very well that to achieve hegemony, one cannot do without allies, and your family is undoubtedly the ally I desire. I have come uninvited this time, and I apologize if I have caused any disturbance, Master Wu."

In response, Chengzhen calmly picked up his teacup, pinched the lid, gently swirled it to dissipate the steam, and said with a smile:

"Senior, you're too kind. May I ask your age?"

"You've come all this way to apologize to someone as young as me. You're making me feel so ashamed."

"I am an old man? According to your human reckoning, I am over 1,300 years old. However, most of the time, I sleep at the bottom of the mountain to cultivate and rarely come out of the world. So I don't know much about the rules of this human world."

"Only when they feel hungry will they leave their nests to find food to fill their stomachs."

What Yao Wang said was true. Its cultivation mainly relied on devouring its own kind or slightly smaller giant beasts, as well as the Yin Qi from the earth, mountain springs, and exotic fruits to achieve transformation.

"Thirteen hundred years is a very long time, which shows the rise and fall of dynasties and the change of powerful families."

Upon hearing Yao Wang's answer, Cheng Zhen turned to Yue Min and politely asked, "And you, senior?"

"I am over nine hundred years old and live deep in Wushan. I was once worshipped as a god by the local villagers, and they built temples for me. But it is a very vague memory now. Hundreds of years have passed in the blink of an eye, as if it were a different world."

Yue Min savored the tea, slowly swallowing it before speaking. Compared to Taotie's cunning beneath its gentleness, its attitude was much more amiable.

"Oh...those two seniors are really much older than the juniors."

Chengzhen felt a sense of relief. He had thought that these resurrected extraordinary creatures were species that had recently evolved and risen to prominence, like the ancestral snail that had been killed.

Unexpectedly, they existed in ancient times and lay dormant in places rarely visited by humans. In particular, Yao Wang was as old as the San Yi Sect had been in the mortal world for generations. The era experienced by the forty-three generations of sect leaders was covered by its lifespan.

Just how powerful is this creature?

Chengzhen had no bottom line and couldn't see through it.

"Age is nothing. I really like your human proverb, 'A hero's origins are irrelevant.'"

"In this world, you and I may become food for other ferocious beasts one day. Only unshakable strength is the most praiseworthy and respectable asset. All other things, such as fame, wealth, and power, are nothing but flowers in a mirror and the moon in the water."

Yao Wang was humble and modest, without relying on his seniority. He highly respected the ironclad law of the jungle in nature.

"What you said is true..."

"Then let's get straight to the point, seniors. There's no need to beat around the bush. Tell me your purpose, and I'll give you some time to consider it."

"it is good."

Yao Wang replied without hesitation, "I want to attack the neighboring demon kingdoms and devour their 'kings'. I can do it on my own, but there are great risks involved, and I can't afford to take that risk. So I need strong allies."

"Of course, if all goes well, I think I want to taste not only the demon kings of the North, but also those of the East Sea, the Western Regions, the Southern Frontier, the Central Plains, and even overseas, both in the sky and on the ground."

At this point, Yao Wang handed over a jade box, which floated to Cheng Zhen's table and opened itself, revealing the treasures inside.

“Here, Master Wumen, this is all the sincerity I can offer.”

"Oh?"

Chengzhen looked down and saw that the inner wall of the box was a translucent cloud color, containing 12 miniature strange flowers, 6 exotic fruits, 100 bottles of spiritual spring water, 8 pieces of blood jade, and two ancient magical artifacts with mysterious energy and unknown power.

"These are the resources needed for cultivation?"

"Yes, these exotic flowers and fruits can help one transform from mortal to mortal, cleanse the marrow and bones, rebuild the foundation, and maximize the power of the body."

"Whether it's us or you humans, everyone is going crazy for it and scrambling to buy it. Some flowers even have a permanent ability boost after consumption. I can't figure out the specific uses, I only know a little outline. It seems to be a miracle creation nurtured by heaven and earth. Theoretically, it's similar to you and me, a living being, but it hasn't developed intelligence yet. If I hadn't intercepted it in advance, it might have formed a new kind of extraordinary creature in the future."

Yao Wang gave a brief introduction. In addition, the spiritual spring nourishes the soul and clarifies the mind, while the blood jade, as the name suggests, replenishes blood and qi. Each piece is a pure jade stone containing the essence of different extraordinary creatures, which can be used when blood and qi are deficient and has the effect of bringing the dead back to life.

"However, the most precious items are these two magical artifacts, which were unearthed by demon generals within my territory. They belong to your ancient human cultivators and can withstand my grip without breaking. They must be extraordinary, so I will also present them to your esteemed family."

"I cannot accept gifts without merit, senior. You must state your requirements. If I cannot fulfill them, even if these gifts are expensive and rare, they will be a hot potato for me, and I am afraid I cannot accept them."

Chengzhen took out a rusty magical artifact, a fan inlaid with dark pearls and jade, and engraved with hazy bird and beast outlines. The material it was made of was unknown.

He stroked the fan ribs, vaguely sensing a dangerous aura. Before he was confident in his method of activation, he only played with it briefly before giving up.

"My request? Help me destroy a demon kingdom and kill its 'king.' We can split the spoils, but I want to eat the 'king's' corpse."

"Or, after I take action, I may request the Venerable Master, or his Dharma Body, to protect my territory for a certain period of time."

"..."

Chengzhen remained silent for a moment, then asked in return:

"There are many demon kings in the Nine Provinces, senior. Why did you choose our family? Besides, we belong to a different species than you. Aren't you afraid that we might go back on our word?"

Yao Wang smiled knowingly: "I am wary of them, and they are also very wary of me."

"Of course, before I visited you, I investigated your sect's past. It has a good reputation and you are well-regarded. Even so, I am still wary of you."

"However, your strength in repelling the siege of four sects is indeed tempting, leaving me with no reason to give up. So I might as well test the waters."

The old man explained the reason, and then made a joke: "Anyway, you are called a demonic cult by outsiders, so cooperating with us isn't so bad, is it? After all, the curses of the world are just noise."

"As for your claim of going back on your word, I feel there's no need to worry. Ever since I saw the Six-Headed Flood Dragon and Wan Fu die that day, I've understood that as long as I get your promises, whether they're true or false, there's no point in pursuing the matter. In other words, Xuan Zun can kill me at any time, so why would he need to pretend with me?"

"Whether I'm worried or not, the outcome is the same. It depends on whether you have any ill intentions towards me. If you do, I can't escape it either."

"Senior, you've thought this through quite thoroughly..."

A smile appeared on Chengzhen's lips. He raised his head slightly, looked at the old man, and said, "I can agree to your request, but you will have to cooperate in some way."

"Oh? Please speak."

Yao Wang was overjoyed to hear that the other party was willing to relent.

"The conditions are as follows: 1. You and your demon followers shall not actively invade any city within the territory. If it is a natural area, then each shall use their own methods. Humans eating beasts and beasts eating humans are in accordance with the laws of natural development."

"2. You'll have to lend a hand when we deal with the four cases, and when we need help with others."

“3. I understand that you want to devour the corpse of the demon king you killed for your cultivation, but I need to reclaim a portion of the corpse's flesh and blood, about one-tenth.”

"4. I will help you kill other demon kings after I have settled my grudges with the four sects. During this period, if your territory is attacked by other extraordinary creatures, I may offer my assistance as appropriate."

Chengzhen listed all the thoughts she wanted to express.

"When you say 'dealing with the four sects,' you must mean annihilating them, right?"

Yao Wang felt immense interest, his eyes gleaming with greed.

Those powerful elders and sect leaders are undoubtedly excellent prey for it. If it eats enough of them, it can even rival a supernatural creature.

“Yes,” Chengzhen said definitively.

"Master Wu, I have agreed to your conditions 1, 3, and 4. As for condition 2, I need to eat those supernatural beings when I help you. You should have no objection to that, right?"

"No, it's up to you how much you can eat. I won't interfere."

With the sect embroiled in war, Chengzhen showed no mercy to any of the enemies, including the four sects.

"it is good!"

"In that case, I'll offer you tea instead of wine to wish us a successful cooperation!"

"Come on, young friend, let me toast you."

Yao Wang's trip was worthwhile; he finally won over allies, which was very satisfying and put him in a great mood.

Chapter 416 The Demonic Sect and the Demon Race Join Forces, and the Alliance is Formed

The alliance between Xuan Yuan and the San Yi Sect was complete, and only Wu Shan Qing Ze remained. After Cheng Zhen and Yao Wang exchanged a cup of tea, they asked Yue Min about his purpose.

"Senior, what about you?"

"They want to join forces with Xuanzun to destroy the four sects, seize the secret realm, and get a share of the spoils."

Yue Min made no attempt to hide its ambition; it chuckled softly:

"Compared to this vast mortal realm, the blessed land of the secret realm is what I cannot even dream of. When this world is revived and the secret realm reopens, countless streams of spiritual energy will be diverted to it. The natural treasures nurtured within are of much higher quality than those nurtured in the mortal world."

Chengzhen guessed its intention and asked a question accordingly:

"So, you mean...?"

"I am willing to use my supernatural powers with my younger brother to open up the secret realms of the four sects and destroy them one by one. The condition is that we shall have one of the four secret realms, and the sect's treasures and resources shall also belong to us."

“Don’t be greedy, don’t be a big shot, just one seat, and I’ll help you out.”

Yue Min and Cheng Zhen met eyes without flinching. Perhaps worried that he might disagree, she added:

"Whatever conditions Yao Wang can agree to, Wushan can also agree to. What do you say?"

"Please allow me a moment to think about it."

After pondering for a while, Chengzhen realized that his uncle's return date was uncertain, and the second true body he left behind was just an empty shell with power, unable to break through the secret realm. If the four sects remained hidden for a hundred years, he might not be able to find a way to enter.

Most importantly, the revival of spiritual energy will also accelerate the cultivation of the powerful figures in the secluded sects, and even allow them to break through bottlenecks. With their current second true bodies, their combat power is almost equal to that of their original bodies. If they were to break in, based on the process of the destruction of Taiqing Palace, their chances of winning would be relatively high. However, if the battle drags on for too long, they may miss a golden opportunity.

"With three demon kings, my martial uncle's avatar, and my personal involvement in the battle, if the four sects unite, they might still have a fighting chance. But if each sect alone is on its own, it will be difficult for them to stop us..."

Chengzhen's mind raced with thoughts, finally settling on a particular moment. Under Yue Min's expectant gaze, she slowly said:

"Senior, may I make another request?"

"If you agree, the matter will be settled; if you feel it is not appropriate, we can discuss it again at any time."

"Alright, speak freely, Master Wu."

Yue Min generously replied that it was mentally prepared and had made certain compromises, and that it was almost certain that the cooperation agreement would be finalized.

"You and another senior must break through all the secret realms of the four sects for us. Moreover, you two demon kings of Wushan must participate in the four battles you fight. You can take all the cultivation resources of the secret realm you designated, but we need to make a copy of their magic manuals."

"can!"

Yue Min agreed without hesitation, but then added:

"However, it will take a month or two. My younger brother recently consumed a rare fruit and has not yet fully transformed. In addition, to perform the 'Breakthrough Secret Realm' technique, we not only need to utilize our bloodline abilities, but we also need to search for certain materials to do so."

"Once we've settled things here, you can decide when to attack, Master Wu."

"it is good!"

Chengzhen immediately agreed, and then he asked:

"What is the purpose of the materials you are looking for? Can you help me with that?"

"Hmm... Since we're allies, I'm willing to lend you a hand."

Yao Wang generously stated that it was counting on Yue Min's supernatural powers to break in and have a good feast.

"There are many materials we need to find, mostly natural minerals and herbs. Our clan has a special secret method to forge them into magical artifacts to temporarily restrict the laws of the secret realm."

As Yue Min spoke, he asked Cheng Zhen for some blank paper.

"Here you go, sir."

Soon, Li Yan delivered a roll of Xuan paper, along with an inkstone and a wolf-hair brush.

“Our clan’s supernatural power can briefly tear open a narrow rift. The secret realm is naturally formed and has the property of self-healing space. If it is not restricted, it will close again. At that time, we will be trapped inside, and it will be troublesome to get out.”

Yue Min recounted the story in a gentle and detailed manner, holding a wolf-hair brush, dipping it in ink, and writing freely on the white paper.

The calligraphy, with its silver hooks and iron strokes, forms the names of various minerals and herbs, as if afraid that Yao Wang and Cheng Zhen would not recognize them. It also uses demonic energy to imprint lifelike patterns on the snow-white Xuan paper.

The old man's demeanor and expression were remarkably similar to those of a great calligrapher from ancient times.

"If it gets sealed off then, you can just use your supernatural powers again, right?"

Yao Wang was suspicious, his gaze inward, feeling that this old ghost might be lying to him.

Chengzhen was also curious: "Senior, are you afraid that something might happen inside and you won't have enough time?"

"Ah."

Yue Min nodded slightly, then looked at Yao Wang with an expression as if he were looking at an idiot or an illiterate, and patiently explained:

"Your spiritual practice consists of eating, sleeping, and wasting time. It's normal that you only have a superficial understanding of many things."

"The founders of these sects that control a secret realm are all anomalies among humans, freaks among freaks, so powerful that they are beyond comprehension. Only they can refine the secret realm, relocate the sect to a blessed land, or directly establish a sect within it."

"Therefore, a special kind of existence was also created—the Lord of the Realm."

"Oh? That's...."

This was the first time Chengzhen had ever heard such a title, and he felt inexplicably powerful.