The Purgatory Calamity
Chapter 629 - 596: Observing the Eight Directions_1

Chapter 629: Chapter 596: Observing the Eight Directions_1

Panshi Fragment Land.

The Old Black Turtle, in human form, sat withered deep beneath the earth, his face full of worry and sorrow.

The choices of Long Xiao, the endorsement of the Nine-headed Bird, and the forced agreement of the Rock Bear Demon God were all matters he could not influence, much less change.

At least, with his current bloodline level and his unrevealed status as a member of the Demon Race, he did not possess the authority to sway the great trends of his race.

He watched helplessly as Long Xiao swaggered through the cities, leading the charge for the Alien Tribes of the Fifth Realm, provoking Su Wenrou to launch a Poison Calamity in indignation.

Living in the Panshi Fragment Land, he also knew that the Saint Spirit Continent, which he and Heaven Phoenix had so arduously won, had now turned into a bloody Asura Field because of the Poison Calamity.

He was a member of the Ancient Demon Clan, always devising strategies for his people’s survival.

The tragedy of the Saint Spirit Continent was unbearable for him to witness, causing his heart to ache deeply.

"The Alien Tribes of the Fifth Realm intentionally allowed Long Xiao to act recklessly, to lead Su Wenrou to initiate the Poison Calamity. As a result, it will be impossible for the Demon Race and Human Race to coexist peacefully."

"The alliance that has lasted tens of thousands of years will henceforth be unsustainable."

"This is the outcome they wanted."

The Old Black Turtle lamented incessantly.

His every word and action were clearly reflected in Pang Jian’s mind.

Pang Jian could feel his profound sadness and helplessness, knowing his heartache for the clan members who had died from the poison.

"It wasn’t my wish. I have always been striving to fulfill my duty as a Realm God of the new era, hoping to promote a renewed alliance between the Human Race and the Demon Race. Originally, I wanted to offer new promises on behalf of the Human True Gods. I also knew of an Ancient Demon World beyond the Star River, where all the Demon Gods of Purgatory could find refuge."

"It was Long Xiao who took advantage of my communication with the True Gods to act on his own, seizing the Thunder Cave Heavens and imprisoning Pang Lin."

"You mustn’t blame me."

Pang Jian communicated with the Old Black Turtle and sat down in front of the ’well’-shaped sword light in a strange land.

With a thought, he multitasked, establishing a connection with the Dark Giant Python, Pang Ling, and the Bee King.

Through the vision of the Dark Giant Python, he saw many Demon Race members from the Second Realm crossing the dense Lead Clouds beneath the Third Realm, descending upon the Demon Spirit Continent.

The Dark Giant Python, who had ascended to the ninth level of the bloodline and become a Demon King, emerged from the deep and chilly pool, gazing coldly at the young dragons with icy eyes.

The so-called legitimate dragons from the Dragon Cave disgusted the Dark Giant Python.

When he sensed Pang Jian’s will watching over him, he took the initiative to ask, "Above, what disaster has occurred?"

"Pure Land, Sect Master Su Wenrou has unleashed the Poison Calamity on the Saint Spirit Continent." Pang Jian explained briefly and added, "In the Northern Qi Fragment Land, that Nine-headed Bird Demon God was beheaded by me, losing six heads, and recently descended from the heavens. Have you seen any trace of Him in the Lower Realm?"

The Rebel Kid’s mind was overwhelmed, "You have the power to grievously harm Him head-on?"

"Indeed. In the Outer Realm’s Mysterious Fog, I encountered the Alien God Dark Bat, who once attempted to detain you. I killed Him within the Mysterious Fog, and I have a Dark Scepter prepared for you," Pang Jian added.

Rebel Kid: "..."

Pang Jian fell silent, giving him time to digest the information.

After a while, the Rebel Kid proactively said, "I’ve been sorting through my memories recently and feel like I’ve died once or twice. Aside from being stabbed by the bones of Heaven Phoenix, there was another time when I’m certain I was killed by the Old Thunder Dragon."

"Congratulations on gradually recovering your memories," said Pang Jian, his soul’s voice calm, "but, until you ascend as a Demon God, try not to let any of your kin know of this. Long Xiao is your destined arch-enemy. As long as He stands at the pinnacle of power among the Demon Race, you will never find your moment to rise."

The Rebel Kid asked, "What should I do?"

"Accumulate power and wait for an opportunity. You are one of the Demon Gods; you possess all the conditions needed for ascension. You only need to wait for a seat among the Demon Gods to open up when your bloodline returns to the peak of the ninth level," counseled Pang Jian gently.

"And after becoming a Demon God?" asked the Rebel Kid, at a loss.

"By that time, you will likely have remembered all your past, and you will know what you seek to pursue."

"Oh."

The Rebel Kid, seemingly half-understanding, shrank back into the cold and deep pool and stopped concerning himself with the arrival of the Demon Race overhead.

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Thousand Miles of Cloud Land.

"Father, He said that the Human True God named Li Chu ascended through the Tao of Plant. Li Chu will die soon, and his Divine Corpse will be sent here to me."

"And I, will ascend to level ten through Li Chu’s Divine Corpse."

"In exchange, I must create a level ten warrior of the Wood Tribe’s Bloodline for Him."

"That strongest warrior of the Wood Tribe, along with the entire Wood Tribe, will serve Him within the Purgatory World.

Like a little girl who had done something wrong, Pang Ling, having established a connection with Pang Jian, timidly and nervously fiddled with her clothing’s hem in her Spiritual Body form as she explained.

"He made a brief stop here on His way to the Upper Realm."

"This time it was different from before; He didn’t seek my opinion but rather mandated that I make a choice. I... am no match for Him. If I refused, He would have eradicated me on the spot, so I had to agree," she continued, her soulful voice getting softer and softer.

"Don’t worry too much about how I feel, what’s most important is that you stay alive," Pang Jian comforted her in a warm tone.

"Father, he has changed, not like the last time He came. You must be careful, every time He appears before me, He seems more and more distant," Pang Ling urgently warned.

"I’m aware. Just remember, whatever happens, you must protect yourself," Pang Jian instructed.

...

Absolute Sky Forbidden Land, in the midst of the Mysterious Fog outside.

The Bee King and Dong Tianze, still hunting Alien Tribe warriors sent in, had no way to communicate with Pang Jian’s True God body trapped in the Purgatory and Mysterious Fog previously.

Now, communication was unimpeded.

He informed the Bee King that a King Ape without pupils would be entering and instructed the Bee Insects to guide it into the Absolute Sky Forbidden Land.

After briefly discussing the current scale of divine warfare in the Purgatory World, he sat suspended in the air in front of the "well"-shaped Sword Tower’s light cage.

According to the Ghost Mother, Shifu’s ascension to True God was crucial, so the Alien Tribes of the Fifth Realm should comprehend the significance and thus more powerful beings were bound to appear.

He stayed put, ready to face all dangers that might come his way.

He stilled his mind, silently contemplating the mysteries of the Chaotic Sky Curtain, using three thousand tangible strands of God’s Thought to meticulously penetrate the intricacies of the Immortal Primordial Spirit.

"The Ghost Mother once manifested miracles here."

Zhou Yi suddenly appeared.

This person, whose body was once destroyed by Pang Jian’s calculated strike and whose soul was reassembled by Zimo to pursue ghostly cultivation, revealed himself in his Soul Spirit form.

Beside him, there also emerged Lv Qinghe, the Bone Saint who had quietly slipped away during the reversal of fortunes at the Hongdu Fragment Land.

Xie Tong of Blood Prison and Mu Weifeng of Black Wood Sect had died, and their followers nearly annihilated, with only Lv Qinghe mysteriously disappearing.

Months later, he appeared alongside Zhou Yi, stepping out from the Lower Realm.

"Who could have expected that Pu Zhaotian, wielding the Sword Tower, would be able to instantly kill Mu Wentao and, with determination, assault the True God position for the second time?" Lv Qinghe’s gaunt and pale face was filled with astonishment as he said, "With Pu Zhaotian in the human world, it’s truly despairing and inevitable."

"Fortunately, he has not yet ascended to True God, so we still have an opportunity," Zhou Yi whispered.

Pang Jian opened his eyes, spoke in a deep voice, "Who else is there? Might as well call them all out. The two of you alone, by logic, shouldn’t have the courage to say such words to me."

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