Supreme of the Heavenly Realm -
Chapter 610 - 604: Prophetic Son
Chapter 610: Chapter 604: Prophetic Son
"Really?" The beautiful face of Lord Shen Luo lit up with joy. "I never thought that the prophecy, passed down from long, long ago, would actually come true."
"What prophecy?"
Ye Xuan paused, somewhat confused.
"Among the Demon Clan, there is a prophecy that states: after countless years of calamity befalling the Demon Clan, a Child of Destiny will be born, leading the entire clan to break the seal of the Evil Domain and return to the Spirit Martial World," Lord Shen Luo said, her expression looking somewhat strange.
"That prophet must have been quite accurate."
Ye Xuan wasn’t too surprised. The Prophecy Skill was an ancient form of sorcery that had been handed down throughout the continent and indeed could sometimes predict future events, although the chances were quite slim. As for the Heavenly Realm, once one reached the level of Martial Saint, it was basically possible to deduce the past and the future and see someone else’s fate.
"Let’s put the other matters aside for now, I should first help you heal your injuries."
Ye Xuan hadn’t forgotten the purpose of his visit. In fact, when he arrived at the Holy City and heard the news, for a fleeting moment, he had suspected that the injured Heavenly Demon Saint might be Lord Shen Luo, but after giving it some thought, he felt it unlikely and quickly dismissed the idea.
"My injury has always been lingering and never healed properly, and after I forcibly used the Heavenly Demon Disintegration, I’m afraid it’s going to be very difficult to return to full strength. Do you have a way?"
Lord Shen Luo knew Ye Xuan was very mysterious. Although she had now restored the power of a Demon Saint, she was still far from her peak strength.
"I can’t guarantee a full recovery of your power, but at least 80 percent is possible. As for the rest, it will take time to heal slowly. First, though, I need to check your physical condition to prescribe the right treatment."
Ye Xuan didn’t believe there was an injury he couldn’t fix, it was just that his current strength limited his ability to apply many methods.
"What should I do?"
Lord Shen Luo trusted Ye Xuan. In fact, after she had signed a contract with him, if he wanted to kill her, it would only take a single thought.
Initially, she did it to save her life, but reflecting on it now, it seemed to be not such a bad thing after all.
"You don’t need to do anything."
Ye Xuan approached Lord Shen Luo, simply pressing his middle finger slowly onto her forehead, injecting a strand of soul power into her.
With this, Ye Xuan could clearly understand the extent of Lord Shen Luo’s injuries, whereas before he had only been guessing.
After the soul power traveled a circuit through Lord Shen Luo’s body, it dissipated, and Ye Xuan then took out a pill from his Qiankun Ring, "Take this."
After Lord Shen Luo swallowed the pill, Ye Xuan brought his middle and index fingers together and sequentially pressed on Lord Shen Luo’s Middle Acupoint, Shenting Acupoint, and Ren Zhong Acupoint, infusing True Yuan into them.
This True Yuan consisted of the essence of Ye Xuan’s refined True Yuan, specifically for healing, to activate the body’s key nodes, thereby aiding in the better assimilation of the pill’s medicinal power.
Following Ye Xuan’s instructions, Lord Shen Luo also quickly entered the state, her body surface shining with a layer of luster where strands of the medicinal power flowed swiftly past, like wriggling worms.
Seeing this state, Ye Xuan finally nodded in satisfaction, then wiped away the sweat at his temple. At this stage, it should be nearly complete. He then sat down cross-legged in another part of the tower, beginning to cultivate.
The next day.
In the highest floor of the Holy Tower, a high-level meeting of the Heavenly Demon Clan was underway.
"Lord Shen Luo, are you saying the seal on the Demon Beast Mountain Range has been lifted?"
In the great hall, all the Saints of the Holy City had gathered, and in the center sat a tall, robust figure.
"That’s right."
Lord Shen Luo, expression unchanged, continued, "The prophecy that our Demon Clan has passed down for ten thousand years has come true. The Child of Destiny has arrived. He has tamed the Ancient Saint Artifact of the Human Clan, the Human Emperor’s Scepter, that suppressed the Evil Domain and has broken the seal."
"The Child of Destiny? Who is that?"
Everyone present, aware of the long-standing prophecy within the Demon Clan, understood it was left by a prominent figure from their past who had used his own life as a price to cast a forbidden spell and leave behind this prophecy, allowing the remaining members of the Demon Clan to continue to harbor hope and survive.
Even though the prophecy was very elusive, not a single person among the Demon Clan dared to question it.
"Could it be that young man named Ye Xuan from before?"
The Heavenly Incomplete Demon Saint thought of the Human Emperor’s Scepter in Ye Xuan’s hands. Could it be that the Prophetic Son was that kid?
"It’s him."
Lord Shen Luo nodded.
"But how can he be anything other than an ordinary human? The Prophetic Son who is to save our Demon Clan, how could he be a human?" The Heavenly Incomplete Demon Saint couldn’t understand. Although he held great respect for Shen Luo, the idea that Ye Xuan was their predetermined savior seemed ridiculous to him.
Not only did he find it unlikely, but so did everyone else.
"The Prophecy Skill didn’t say the Prophetic Son must be from the Demon Clan."
Shen Luo shook her head noncommittally, "Perhaps you still don’t believe me, but if I tell you something, I believe you will understand."
"I had suffered serious injuries before and could only muster two to three-tenths of my full strength. But now, with the help of that human, I have regained nearly eighty percent of my power."
"What? Lord Shen Luo, is this true?"
"Eighty percent of power? Is that human kid really that miraculous?"
A wave of astonished voices suddenly rose, each carrying a hint of disbelief.
Unlike these descendants of the Heavenly Demon, Shen Luo was a Heavenly Demon Saint who had lived since the Middle Ages; her bloodline was purer by far, and if her power were restored to its peak, she’d be nearly unrivaled in the contemporary Demon Clan.
Hearing the skeptical murmurs, Shen Luo didn’t waste words. She slowly extended her hand and with a sudden clenched grip, "crack," space before everyone violently shattered, creating a spatial vortex that frenziedly devoured the energy of the surrounding space.
Seeing Shen Luo rip through the space with such ease, the eyes of many Heavenly Demon Clan Saints gleamed, followed by a sharp intake of breath. Such power was beyond the majority present; only those with the strength of high-rank Demon Saints could so freely tear the fabric of space.
The expression of the Heavenly Incomplete Demon Saint was particularly interesting. He knew Shen Luo’s prior strength was only slightly superior to his, but now, he was no match for her at all.
For a time, the hall buzzed with lively discussion, with everyone clearly shaken.
And right at this moment, Ye Xuan made his timely appearance in the hall.
"Everyone, although I am human, I am also a non-speciesist. To me, all beings are equal, and what we all strive for is ultimate power, nothing more. My breaking the seal on the Evil Domain was a fluke, but it was also an inevitability of history."
Ye Xuan knew that whether he could establish his position within the Demon Clan likely depended on his performance in these next few minutes. He continued, "What are you all hesitating for? As far as I know, not all the races within the Evil Domain obey the Holy City. The Demon Clan is not united, and though the Heavenly Demon race has traditionally been the leader of the Demon Clan, how much authority they have retained until now is something everyone is well aware of."
"Now is an excellent opportunity, with the help of the prophecy, to re-establish the leadership of the Holy City and to lead the entire Demon Clan back to the Spirit Martial Continent. Isn’t this a once-in-a-lifetime chance for everyone present?"
Ye Xuan had prepared his arguments in advance, and from his interactions with Shen Luo, he had a good grasp of these Heavenly Demon Clan Saints’ psychology, which made his task much easier.
"The Prophetic Son, I, the Invincible Demon Saint, pledge to serve you as my master."
"I am willing too."
"I, Overlord Demon Saint, will henceforth follow your commands."
One by one, the sovereigns of the Holy City, the Heavenly Demon Clan Saints, rose from their seats, bowing to Ye Xuan in submission.
Very soon, the situation seemed overwhelmingly one-sided; even those who were reluctant had no choice but to bow temporarily in the face of this tide.
For these Heavenly Demon Clan Saints, the current state of the Evil Domain meant that the Holy City’s dignity was not what it once was—an intolerable notion for the proud Heavenly Demon race. Thus, they agreed to serve Ye Xuan, leveraging the power of the prophecy to command the whole Demon Clan, not truly submitting to Ye Xuan from their hearts.
After all, Ye Xuan’s current strength was not enough to win over everyone completely. However, Ye Xuan wasn’t in a rush; with Shen Luo’s help, it was only a matter of time before he tamed the entire Demon Clan.
"In the coming days, I ask you to gather the leaders of the other races to the Holy City and publicly announce this matter. If anyone dares to oppose, hmph, warn them first. If they continue to defy, then... show no mercy." Shen Luo’s face was cold, and a glint of killing intent flashed in her eyes.
"Yes!"
All the Saints voiced their agreement in unison, feeling that the prophecy might truly be fulfilled and that the rise of the Demon Clan seemed to be on the horizon.
...
Within three days, the leaders of the other major villages were summoned to the Holy City. Although the Heavenly Demon race’s deterrence had waned significantly, they were still the official rulers of the Evil Domain. Moreover, this was an urgent summoning. Not showing up would be an open defiance of the Heavenly Demon race.
On the first floor of the Holy Tower, many Saints and Elders from different villages had gathered, while Ye Xuan and Zi Ying were seated in a relatively quiet corner, sipping tea and chatting.
At this moment, Zi Ying’s mood was undoubtedly complex; not long ago, she could still issue orders to Ye Xuan and dispatch him at will, but now, he had been transformed into a hero destined to rescue the Demon Clan, the Prophetic Son, and his position skyrocketed overnight from the lowest ebb to the highest peak.
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