The Purgatory Calamity
Chapter 450 - 428: The Envoy of the Dragon Cave_1

Chapter 450: Chapter 428: The Envoy of the Dragon Cave_1

The Fourth Realm, at the extreme north.

Many ferocious beasts and spirit beasts indigenous to this realm, recklessly charged into the Mysterious Fog, heading towards what they considered another sacred land—Northern Qi.

Divine birds like the Roc, Ice Roc, and Thunder Eagle, leading the beasts, surged into the Mysterious Fog like a great migration.

"Boom!"

Yet another ship belonging to the Yao Clan was shattered by the collision from a ninth-level Ice Crystal Beast.

This Ice Crystal Beast, hundreds of zhang tall and resembling a mountain range made of cold ice, had been frequently emerging from the Mysterious Fog of late.

The Alien Tribe teams trying to intercept the ferocious beasts and spirit beasts from entering Northern Qi had been slaughtered by him in three waves already.

Because of his presence, those beast herds that had not been tamed by the Alien Tribes, that had not been fed with bloodthirsty liquid, were able to step into Northern Qi successfully.

"Ninth level, Ice Crystal Beast, a complete bloodline."

The voice of the Devil Scale Tribe’s leader, Li Bai, suddenly came from afar, drawing near.

"Li Bai!"

The Ice Crystal Beast transformed in a shake, turning into a tall Human Race man, who laughed and said, "Your esteemed daughter is currently a guest in Northern Qi, and we also welcome your honored presence."

In recent times, he had been appearing in the outer areas, not only to attack the Alien Tribes’ ships but also to wait for this distinguished guest.

He knew that the Devil Scale Tribe’s leader Li Bai would definitely come!

With indifference, Li Bai said, "Dazzling Shadow is unharmed, I trust?"

"All is well."

The ninth-level Ice Crystal Beast assumed an inviting posture, speaking respectfully, "If you are willing to enter into a discussion, regardless of the outcome, your esteemed daughter will leave safely with you."

Li Bai was astonished and wondered, "You wish to speak with me directly?"

"To be precise, we wish to hold discussions with all the tribes of the Fifth Realm." The ninth-level Ice Crystal Beast opened its mouth in a hearty smile, adding, "That revealed part of the Demon Spirit Continent, along with the Third, Second, and First Realms’ continents and Fragment Lands, are all within the scope of these discussions."

Li Bai was taken aback, "Are you serious?"

Originally, it was Alien Tribes like him that ended the rule of the Demon Race over Purgatory. Therefore, when the Human Race rose to power and started the rebellion, the remaining strong demons naturally allied themselves with the Human Race.

In the end, it led to Alien Tribes like Li Bai being eternally suppressed in the Fifth Realm.

Over the following years, they launched several counterattacks against the Human Race along with the surge of Filth Alien Power; the Demon Race firmly stood in the same camp as the Human Race.

In Li Bai’s understanding, there was an irreconcilable conflict and hatred between the Demon Race and them, to the point where they could not coexist under the same sky.

He could never have imagined that this ancient Demon Clan hidden in the Northern Qi Fragment Land actually intended to speak with them, suggesting even the possibility of cooperation.

"Everything is negotiable!"

The ninth-level Ice Crystal Beast sneered, looking up at the heavy leaden skies, and said, "After the Human Race took control of Purgatory World, our lives have not been that good either. Ten thousand years have passed, and our patience with this race, accustomed to treachery, is wearing thin; we no longer hold any expectations."

"Therefore, our leader wishes to talk to you. Would you be willing to represent them and delve deeper into discussions?"

Asked the Ice Crystal Beast.

"This matter is of great significance; allow me to communicate with Him!" Li Bai called out.

"You may." The Ice Crystal Beast nodded.

Li Bai closed his eyes and, employing an ancient and special secret skill, communed in secret with a God Spirit ensconced in the Fifth Realm.

After a long moment, he suddenly opened his eyes, declaring solemnly, "We are willing to talk!"

"Please follow me!"

The Ice Crystal Beast, who had expected this response, turned and took the lead.

...

The Third Realm, Qian Tian Continent.

Several Sword Boats were docked in the Red Mountain territory; disciples of the Sword Tower like Qi Qingsong and Zhuang Yuyan were now under the command of Zhou Wenhao, awaiting the arrival of the storm.

That day.

"What? The Tower Master has notified all parties, announcing his intention to enter seclusion to challenge the True God Realm?"

"He just finished his battle with Li Bai not long ago; it’s unclear if his injuries have even healed. Why is he rushing to attempt reaching the True God Realm?"

"Up there, is the pressure really that great?"

All Sword Tower disciples and Protectors were vigorously discussing the matter.

The news spread rapidly throughout the Purgatory World.

Only half an hour had passed.

The Jiuli Sect and the Gui Sacrificial Sect both publicly declared that they bore an undeniable responsibility for the betrayal of Zhou Yi and Ling Yimo from the Human Race.

This was an open apology!

To this end, each side put forward five more divine treasures and spiritual armor of the sacred class, available for exchange by anyone with contribution points.

As the news broke, cultivators from the Xuan You Continent rushed to the exchange points operated by the Gui Sacrificial Sect and the Jiuli Sect, hoping to exchange for those rare and strange treasures.

"As soon as the Tower Master declared his assault on the True God Realm, how did Li Wang and the Ghost Mother suddenly admit their ineptitude in mentoring their disciples?" Qi Qingsong lay on the grass, his head propped up by the Blue Dream Sword, asking with a face full of surprise.

Zhuang Yuyan, not far away, shook her head and said, "I don’t know. But I am very worried that the Tower Master will fail."

"He won’t. The Tower Master doesn’t fight battles he’s not sure of. If he dares to challenge the True God Realm at this time, he must be fully confident!" Qi Qingsong said with a laugh.

He blindly worshipped Pu Zhaotian and said cheerfully, "It seems like our Sword Tower will soon be heading to the First Realm!"

"Ascending to the True God Realm, how could it be so easy? In recent years, several from the Demon Sect alone have failed in their attempt. Other sects and powers, one after another, the peak Great Cultivators of the Immortal Realm with far-reaching reputations, have also perished at this step," Zhuang Yuyan said with a furrowed brow, sighing. "If the Tower Master fails, our Sword Tower..."

Zhou Wenhao said nonchalantly, "My master is still alive."

Both gave him a glance and snorted simultaneously, without responding.

...

The Green Rock Mountain Range.

The Yuan Qi, now in human form, and Pang Jian huddled in a cave on a craggy peak.

Looking at the "Heart of Winter" released by Pang Jian and feeling the Extreme Cold Alien Power within, Yuan Qi’s eyes brightened with an increasingly luminous ice blue halo: "In certain waters, Extreme Cold Power can freeze water into ice, unleashing even greater forces. My best battle partner would actually be water-affine Demon Tribes like Yuan Min."

"Given that your dantian’s Spiritual Sea is special, you should consider incorporating another strange substance, like a watery area."

"..."

These past few days, he and Pang Jian had been discussing the mysteries of Extreme Cold Alien Power in this excavated cave.

Discussion, in truth, meant Pang Jian humbly seeking advice.

Yuan Qi, with a level eight bloodline, was an unusual member of the Demon Tribes, akin to the White Fox, naturally possessing many Bloodline Divine Powers related to Extreme Cold Power.

As a Great Demon, Yuan Qi could even comprehend the Rules of Extreme Cold from the Ice Demon’s inscriptions within the "Heart of Winter," relaying his understanding to Pang Jian.

After Pang Jian selflessly revealed the "Heart of Winter," allowing Yuan Qi to elucidate it with his profound insights, Pang Jian’s grasp of Extreme Cold Power leaped forward by leaps and bounds.

In their leisure time, they also talked about the situation on the Saint Spirit Continent.

Through Yuan Qi, Pang Jian learned about the other four Great Demon Kings: the Ice Phoenix, Four Pupils Spirit Fox, Double-headed Ghost Spider, and Blood Jade Scorpion.

These four Great Demon Kings would also be competitors of the Rock Bear, and when Yuan Min died, if the Rock Bear couldn’t ascend as a Demon God with its Demon Heart, it would have to battle the victorious one of those four demons.

If no Demon God emerged, the battle would continue indefinitely.

"Long Yan from the Dragon Cave, especially here to see Elder Xiong!"

A loud and familiar voice suddenly resounded outside.

Pang Jian instantly left the cave, and immediately saw an over thousand-lengths dragon covered in red crystal armor soaring like a flaming meteor through the void.

It was the Flame Dragon he had once seen on the edge of the Prayer Spirit Forbidden Land!

The level eight Long Yan, with a body spanning more than a thousand lengths, was even more massive than the level nine Rock Bear Demon King.

Even as a level eight bloodline, Yuan Qi, even in his Giant Ape form, was not as large as this Flame Dragon.

Standing at the cave entrance and watching the Flame Dragon transform into a tall middle-aged man with a prominent red jade horn on his forehead as he drew near, Yuan Qi said somberly, "The Dragon Race is the only tribe whose bloodline hasn’t been suppressed."

Long Yan laughed heartily, approaching Pang Jian in a very warm manner, waving his hand. "Do you remember me? We’ve met in the Xuan You Continent before."

"I remember," Pang Jian replied, coldly.

Long Yan chuckled, "Heh, I heard that your master is challenging the True God Realm." As he laughed, he landed below several craggy peaks.

Glancing at Fan Chen and others atop the mountain, he licked his lips and remarked, "If not for Pu Zhaotian’s challenge to the True God Realm, you youngsters would probably all die here."

"Before coming here, I was ordered from the Dragon Cave to execute all of you," he added.

"But en route, they suddenly changed their mind, so you get to live on."

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