Supreme Alchemist
Chapter 2234 - 2234 2224 Past Demon Kings

2234: Chapter 2224: Past Demon Kings 2234: Chapter 2224: Past Demon Kings Bai Mu, standing atop the cliff, had a face full of concern.

Ever since Long Yan had gone to pursue Qing Luo, Bai Mu had not seen even a glimpse of Long Yan.

The terrifying power of Qing Luo using the Blood Demon Technique was something Bai Mu dared not even contemplate.

But as he worried for Long Yan, a soft golden glow emanated from the dark abyss below.

Bai Mu did not know what had happened, but this sensation inexplicably comforted him.

Bolstered by Buddha’s Light, the figure of Long Yan ascended from the base of the cliff.

The sight of Long Yan, framed in the gentle Buddha’s Light, almost made Bai Mu kneel in reverence, but ultimately he restrained his impulse and quickly stepped forward to support Long Yan.

Falling from the sky, Long Yan felt an unprecedented clarity and vigor in his body, and a serene calm within his heart, devoid of the violent tendencies he experienced under the influence of the Black Sun.

Of course, his mood would have been even better without the burden of the Fire Demon Beast.

As the last remnants of his divine sense dissipated, Long Yan had once asked the high monk for his name, to which the monk simply left behind two characters.

“Xuanzang.”

Long Yan had never expected that the divine sense before him belonged to Monk Xuanzang.

In the Cultivation World, there was hardly anyone who did not know Xuanzang.

This achieved monk is revered as a saint by all in the Buddhist sect, dedicated his life to rescuing the Continent from crises.

His mastery of Buddhism was unparalleled.

Yet, who would have guessed that such a figure would pass away silently in his own world.

As Xuanzang once said, “What joy is there in life, and what sorrow in death?” Long Yan felt he had realized something.

Of course, these were not the important matters now; the urgent issue was the Fire Demon Beast underground.

Since advancing to a Half-Step Divine Emperor, Long Yan felt his divine sense expand slightly.

Previously, he could only vaguely sense the stirrings from below, though the Fire Demon Beast had already broken free from its Seal but had not fully awakened.

The tremendous power of the Blood Demon Technique had indeed awakened the Fire Demon Beast.

Initially, Long Yan wanted to investigate further, but as crimson lava continuously surged from the crevices, he simply used the last of Buddha’s Light to send himself upwards.

Although he had broken through to Half-Step Divine Emperor, Long Yan still felt uncertain inside.

Even Xuanzang had used his own body to seal the Fire Demon Beast.

With such great divine beings needing to do so, whether Long Yan alone could handle the Fire Demon Beast remained an unknown.

Seeing the shifting expressions on Long Yan’s face, Bai Mu knew that the resurgence of the Fire Demon Beast was likely unstoppable.

Although Long Yan’s aura had grown substantially stronger than before his descent, Bai Mu did not voice any inquiries.

“Brother Long, I think we might be able to find some help.”

If it were not for a true crisis in the inner world, Bai Mu would not want to consult with those ancient beings who always acted superior due to their age.

Bai Mu genuinely disliked these monster-like creatures, but he had no choice now.

Bai Mu’s fluctuating expressions made Long Yan feel a bit puzzled.

If there were helpers available, why hadn’t Bai Mu mentioned them when they were advancing on the Demon King’s Castle?

With a bitter smile on his face, Bai Mu explained the rules of the Demon Race to Long Yan.

It turned out that although the position of the Demon King was open to the capable, what if a monster remained the strongest among them?

As the Demon Race gradually aged, they would nurture suitable successors.

Once these heirs’ power satisfied them, they would become the next generation of Demon Kings, while those aging Demon Kings would choose to retreat and cultivate in seclusion, unconcerned with worldly affairs.

Of course, this was the hidden power within the inner world, usually not emerging.

But should the Demon Race face an existential crisis, they would certainly come forward to help.

It’s hard to imagine a scenario worse than what currently faced them.

“But there is one problem.”

The hearts of the strong are always proud.

Qing Luo once took a young Bai Mu to meet a former Demon King.

Bai Mu felt a surge of displeasure at the haughty tone in which he spoke.

“Take me to meet them.”

Long Yan estimated that it would take several days for the Fire Demon Beast to resurrect, and it was not an option for the two of them to just stay here.

They had no choice but to try.

“It can’t be helped.”

Bai Mu sighed, and the two followed the road they came by into the Secret Chamber.

Jingzhe and the Heavenly Demon City’s City Master crowded around the two upon their return, inquiring about their physical conditions.

Long Yan knew that what they really wanted to ask was whether Qing Luo had died; he let Bai Mu tell them everything.

The two showed excitement upon hearing of Qing Luo’s death, as the situation within the inner world was likely to change now.

They were already preparing to run for the position of the next Demon King.

Long Yan snorted coldly.

Although it was not loud, it made Jingzhe and the Heavenly Demon City’s City Master shake, as indeed, it was Long Yan who had killed the Demon King.

Thus, it was up to Long Yan to decide who would be the next Demon King.

Both of them stepped back and bowed their heads.

At this point, Bai Mu had only told half of what happened.

Long Yan eyed him to continue.

Hearing about the great disaster still lurking underground, both men were nearly scared enough to kneel.

The Fire Demon Beast!

That was the ancient progenitor of the entire Demon Race.

Although Long Yan was powerful, he definitely was not a match for the Fire Demon Beast.

“You really are disgraceful.”

Facing Long Yan’s mockery, the Heavenly Demon City’s City Master bravely stepped forward and said,

“Young Hero Long, the Fire Demon Beast is the revered ancestor of all Demon Race, its strength is beyond what we can imagine.”

The Heavenly Demon City’s City Master’s intention was clear—he wanted to inquire about Long Yan’s idea of escape; perhaps if Long Yan wasn’t here, he would have already fled elsewhere.

“Run?

The inner world is only this big, where do you think you can go?”

Long Yan’s words silenced the Heavenly Demon City’s City Master.

Yes, in such a confined place, where could they run?

When faced with an unbeatable opponent, the only solution he could think of was to flee, but if that wasn’t feasible, what else could he do?

Seeing both men with woeful faces, Long Yan felt he needed to give them some confidence, so he slightly released his own momentum.

“In the previous battle, I made another breakthrough.

Now, all you need to do is to seek the former Demon King’s assistance with us, and leave everything to us.”

Actually, Long Yan could have sought help with just Bai Mu, but with the unstable power within the inner world, he feared Bai Mu alone wouldn’t be enough.

He decided to bring the three of them together, as the next Demon King would be chosen from among these three.

After hearing Long Yan’s words, Jingzhe was still somewhat uneasy, but looking at Long Yan’s cold gaze, he swallowed and remained silent.

Long Yan had used both a carrot and stick approach, which he figured out by now, but presently he had no better option.

Rather than die in disgrace, resisting seemed a better option.