The Black Demon Mianlu looked at Wei Chen with a strange smile and said, "Child, Grandpa is very happy to have such a unique talent in the family. Perhaps it was a good choice for your mother to take you to the Soul World. If you had grown up in the Demon Realm, influenced by the environment and the family, you would have undoubtedly become a cultivation fanatic indifferent to women. Fortunately, you did not follow in our footsteps!"
The Dark Mage shifted his gaze to Yan Qiqi's face, finding her increasingly reliable. A Golden Dragon King marrying into the Black Magic Clan—what kind of gifted offspring would that produce?
The Dark Mage couldn't help but feel eager for Yan Qiqi to help the Dark Magic Royal Family expand their lineage...
Yan Qiqi's face turned red as she lowered her head deeply, unable to meet the Dark Mage's affectionate yet somewhat lewd expression.
"By the way, you should have quite a few women in the Soul World, right? Once you have cultivated successfully and resolved any troubles there, bring them all back with you. Grandpa has no other demands; just give me a few great-grandchildren, and I will be satisfied."
Hearing this, Wei Chen opened his mouth, unsure of how to respond.
Such a request was indeed easy for him to fulfill!
"Grandpa, let's talk about those things later. You can rest assured that with me around, our family will soon flourish. For now, we should first address the Solar Crisis. What do you plan to do about the Nine Suns?"
Wei Chen looked up at the Ten Suns that had risen to the zenith of the sky. One of them appeared as large as a grinding wheel, while the other nine were palm-sized, brought out from the Magic Stone Space.
Though small individually, the heat radiating from the nine together was astonishing.
Wei Chen felt that the temperature in the Demon Realm was gradually rising. While it wasn't yet at a level threatening survival, if this continued, it would inevitably lead to suffering for all living beings in the Demon Realm.
The Dark Mage said calmly, "Child, you just arrived in the Demon Realm and are still unaware of its methods and our Black Magic Clan's strength. This is a good opportunity for you to broaden your horizons."
With that, the Dark Mage turned to Muen and said, "Muen, how about you handle this Solar Crisis?"
Muen nodded and said, "I will follow the orders."
Muen quickly left with the high-ranking members of the Black Magic Clan. Only the Dark Mage, Wei Chen, and Yan Qiqi remained in the square.
"Child, during the Solar Crisis in the Demon Realm, explosions occur frequently, averaging once every eleven years. That massive sun will undergo intense activity, which we refer to as a Solar Flare. When it explodes, black spots fall from that sun and gather together to form a new sun. Its size is large, comparable to the nine you brought."
Hearing this, Wei Chen exclaimed in astonishment, "Is that really possible? That big sun can give birth to another sun? Is that what you mean?"
"If you want to understand it that way, then that's acceptable..."
The Dark Mage was unsure how to respond; it seemed that Wei Chen's words held some truth.
Taking advantage of Muen's absence as he prepared with his team, the Dark Mage turned to Wei Chen and said, "Child, after the fourth round comes the Demon Arena. At that time, our Black Magic Clan will also send out a top ten team to Dragon Clan's Dragon City. You will face a lot of ridicule from many people, so you must remain calm and not act impulsively; do not fall for Dragon Clan's tricks."
"Heh heh, Grandpa, you think too highly of me. Even if I am scorned by everyone, I will still be true to myself."
"Good, that's what I like to hear. In the Demon Arena competition, each of the Three Great Clans will send their ten strongest participants. The other clans will vary in numbers, but there will be about a hundred young talents competing in total. The age limit is under one hundred years old and above level eleven. You and Ginger Guest actually do not meet the requirements. Your strength is insufficient, and Ginger Guest has already surpassed one hundred years. However, there are always exceptions in the Demon Arena—namely duels that showcase talent for everyone in the Demon Realm. Your match against Ginger Guest can only be considered a duel and not a true competition in the Demon Arena. The outcome of your match does not involve others; losing would bring shame while winning offers no reward."
"One hundred years? Grandpa, is one hundred still considered young?"
"Of course! One hundred years is still quite young in the Demon Realm. It marks adulthood, much like eighteen years old in Soul World."
Wei Chen pondered for a moment and asked, "How old is Commander Muen?"
Muen appeared to be in his early forties, but Wei Chen thought that in such a peculiar place as the Demon Realm, age was quite strange and one could hardly guess someone's true age.
Black Demon Clan: "Muen, you must be around six thousand years old, right? I'm not entirely sure, but it's roughly that age. In the Demon Realm, age is long, and one’s appearance doesn’t reveal their true age. Moreover, once you reach a certain level of strength, you can look however you want. There have been cases of some old Fellows in their seven or eight thousand years transforming into appearances like yours to roam around."
"But among the Three Great Clans, those with status would never do such a thing. As one ages naturally, they simply become what they are meant to be. Deliberately disguising or altering one's age is considered a lowly act."
The Dark Mage sighed lightly. If it weren't for finding Wei Chen, he might have rejuvenated himself again and remarried to have children...
He couldn't let the lineage of the Dark Magic Royal Family die out, could he?
Upon hearing this, Wei Chen thought to himself: "In the Demon Realm, one truly cannot gauge anything by appearance. Is it the same in the Nine Immortal Realm?"
Wei Chen immediately sent a message to the Demon Lotus Emperor: "Demon Lotus Emperor, how long can people from Hua Xia World and Nine Immortal Realm live, assuming nothing unexpected happens?"
The Demon Lotus Emperor replied impatiently: "Why are you asking me about such trivial matters? Are you annoying me?"
"Not at all," Wei Chen replied firmly. Asking questions when one doesn't understand is a virtue; how could it be annoying?
The Demon Lotus Emperor helplessly said: "Fine, let me break it to you. In Hua Xia World and Nine Immortal Realm, as long as you're strong enough, you can almost achieve immortality and live for hundreds of thousands of years."
"Aren't Nine Immortal Realm and the Demon Realm different levels of Spatial Planes? Why can people from the Demon Realm only live for ten thousand years while those from Nine Immortal Realm can live that long?" Wei Chen asked in confusion.
The Demon Lotus Emperor sneered: "Because that is a world of spiritual energy, while this is a world of Demonic Energy! Although spiritual energy and Demonic Energy have similar combat capabilities, in terms of nourishing the body, spiritual energy is far superior. Cultivating Demonic Energy allows for rapid improvement in strength but is detrimental to the body, leading to an earlier death. On the other hand, cultivating spiritual energy may be slower in terms of advancement but has excellent effects on body nourishment and significantly extends lifespan. Back in my day, I was originally a lotus under the Western Buddha; the Western Buddha's lifespan has long surpassed a million years."
"I advise you this: cultivating Demonic Energy is fine, but if you find the right opportunity, don't forget to cultivate spiritual energy as well. The Magic Stone Space has abundant spiritual energy; when you return to Soul World, spend more time in the Magic Stone Space cultivating spiritual energy. That Magic Stone Space is actually more accurately referred to as Spirit Stone Space."
"Since you've come to the Demon Realm, calling it Magic Stone Space might cause confusion with the Demon Realm's Magic Stones; from now on, let's refer to it as Spirit Stone Space."
"Demon Lotus Emperor," Wei Chen said, considering the advice given. It made sense, and he responded through thought transmission, "Alright, let's call it Spirit Stone Space. Magic Stone Space feels a bit off."
Before he was unaware of the existence of magic and Magic Stones, but now that he knew, continuing to call it Magic Stone Space seemed inappropriate.
"My child," the Demon Lotus Emperor said with a peculiar tone, "I've thought it over carefully, and there is a significant opportunity before you."
"What opportunity?" Wei Chen inquired.
"Hehe, as far as I know, no one has ever cultivated both magic and spiritual energy simultaneously. Perhaps you could be the first to take this leap."
Wei Chen hailed from the Demon Realm but had ended up in the Soul World without attracting the attention of the Nine Immortal Realm. Later, he became the Demon Lotus Successor, concealing his aura so well that even the Nine Immortal Realm couldn't detect him. Now that he had returned to his birthplace, he would inevitably need to cultivate magic.
When he returned to the Soul World, with the help of the Demon Lotus Heart, he could hide his magical aura and continue cultivating spiritual energy...
This situation had never occurred before; could two completely different energies—magic and spiritual energy—be cultivated together?
The Demon Lotus Emperor couldn't guarantee it but thought it was worth a try.
He couldn't attempt it himself, so he could only entice Wei Chen.
"Demon Lotus Emperor, you aren't trying to lead me astray, are you? Can magic and spiritual energy really be cultivated together?" Wei Chen frowned.
The Demon Lotus Emperor replied, "It should be fine. For an ordinary person, it would definitely be impossible. But don't forget, you have inherited the Demon Lotus Heart. You are now someone who transcends the three realms and is not bound by the five elements. The laws of the Nine Immortal Realm and the Demon Realm cannot restrain you; whatever you wish to cultivate is within your reach."
"The laws may not restrain me, but that doesn't mean I can cultivate two completely different types of power," Wei Chen countered.
"Demon Lotus Emperor" chuckled, "With the powerful harmonizing effect of the Demon Lotus Heart, what do you have to fear? Trust me, you won't go wrong. Cultivating Demonic Energy alongside spiritual power will lead to a future so strong that I can't even imagine it. You need to return to the Hua Xia World to fight against the human race, venture into the Nine Immortal Realm for battles, and deal with the crises brought by Donghua. To accomplish all of this, you need formidable strength. If you only cultivate Demonic Energy, you might become strong, but you will never be the strongest. With the help of the Demon Lotus Heart, you should become the strongest! There shouldn't be any opponents for you in the entire Demon Realm and Nine Immortal Realm."
After hearing the transmission from the Demon Lotus Emperor, Wei Chen felt somewhat tempted.
"Demon Lotus Emperor, what do you think is the feasibility of this? I won't end up being killed by the clash between Demonic Energy and spiritual power, right?"
After all, these were completely different forces, and Wei Chen was hesitant to take risks.
The Demon Lotus Emperor hesitated for a moment before replying, "Honestly, I can't guarantee it because no one has ever done this before. But it is definitely a path worth exploring; as long as you control it well, your strength will be unprecedented."
"Following a normal trajectory, you could dominate in the Hua Xia World relying on the Demon Lotus Heart and your Formation Assignment. That is entirely possible. However, due to your identity, you will inevitably find yourself at odds with the Nine Immortal Realm. Don't be fooled by the wars between the Nine Immortal Realm and the Demon Realm being mere population control; at higher levels, it is ruthless slaughter. As a person of the Demon Realm, you will eventually confront the Nine Immortal Realm. Cultivating both spiritual power and Demonic Energy will be your greatest reliance!"
Seeing Wei Chen hesitate, the Demon Lotus Emperor continued to entice him.
Wei Chen understood that the intentions of the Demon Lotus Emperor were not pure; he merely wanted to verify the possibility of cultivating both Demonic Energy and spiritual power.
However, he himself was also very interested in this dual cultivation.
At that moment, Muen and several high-ranking members of the Black Magic Clan returned to the square. The Daybreak Operation was already prepared!
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