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The old man's words sounded extremely chilling.
But upon reflection, they made a lot of sense.
Even if the Refining Demon Pot did not resist, acquiring it would lead to a bottomless pit being dug beneath Soul Beast Mountain, resulting in countless geological disasters. The Black Magic Clan, being closest to the source, would suffer greatly.
If the Refining Demon Pot were to resist violently, the ensuing battle would wreak havoc across the demon realm. There was even a high possibility that an enraged Ancient World Powerhouse could destroy everything.
Indeed, the death of that old man could set off a chain reaction, plunging the entire demon realm into immense danger.
The old man was not trying to scare Wei Chen; his speculations and concerns were genuine thoughts, without any intention to deliberately frighten him.
Upon hearing this, Wei Chen's expression changed drastically, and both the Demon Lotus Emperor and Red Boy looked equally grim.
They had initially thought that the old man's death would simply mean adhering to their agreement and not taking action against Soul Beast Mountain. They never expected such a significant issue to arise from it.
Red Boy understood well the importance of divine artifacts. No matter the cost, those from the Ancient World would come to seize them. According to the old man's reasoning, one of the Five Emperors would come for the Refining Demon Pot, and Red Boy already had his suspicions.
In the Ancient World, there were Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, along with the Great Xia Divine King and Great Merchant God King—ten Supreme Beings in total—who could evenly divide the Ten Divine Artifacts. However, three artifacts—the Refining Demon Pot, Reprint, and Nuwa Stone—were missing. The three top factions without these artifacts would risk everything to retrieve them.
Red Boy was certain that the one coming for the Refining Demon Pot was the Flame Emperor, the only one among the Five Emperors without a divine artifact. It was likely that only the higher-ups of Flame Emperor's faction knew about this and were concentrating their efforts on sending him into the demon realm. After suffering a great defeat, they would wait for the old man's death before making their move again.
If he were to find out that Reprint still existed in the demon realm, it would be even more dangerous.
As for Nuwa Stone in the Nine Immortal Realm, very few knew about it—only Western Buddha and Demon Lotus Emperor were aware; others likely did not know at all.
The news about Reprint was also scarce. Only Refining Demon Pot had its information leaked somehow, catching Flame Emperor's attention like a hawk watching its prey.
Wei Chen's face darkened as he realized that the crisis in the demon realm had truly arrived.
Fortunately, this time it wasn't his fault; otherwise, Wei Chen would truly be in tears. The Disaster Star had reached such a level that there was nothing more to say.
"Are you nervous now? The situation at Soul Beast Mountain is not just my concern; it's a matter for the entire Demon Realm. If I die, the Demon Realm will suffer along with me, perhaps even face annihilation. None of you within the Demon Realm will escape," the old man said, looking at Wei Chen, the Demon Lotus Emperor, and Red Boy with a hint of schadenfreude.
Wei Chen was speechless. This old fellow seemed to relish the idea of the Demon Realm facing misfortune.
"Senior, I assume you aren't worried about the destruction of the Demon Realm at all? What you truly care about is your Soul Beast Mountain."
"That's right, but they are interconnected. Without the Refining Demon Pot, you won't benefit either. We are all in this together. From the moment you entered Soul Beast Mountain, I was aware of your presence. However, there are too many Soul Beasts on Soul Beast Mountain; even if you kill some, it won't make much difference. As long as Soul Beast Mountain can be preserved, you can continue to cultivate your Mental Strength here. As long as it's not a massacre by the Awakened, it will be fine. The self-recovery energy of Soul Beast Mountain is quite strong; those Soul Beasts you kill can be replenished in no time."
The old man glanced at Wei Chen and the others again and continued, "However, I'm afraid that Soul Beast Mountain may not be able to hold out any longer. Your Mental Strength cannot be enhanced, and you'll never find another place like Soul Beast Mountain again. Even the Demon Realm may face destruction."
"After hearing all this, aren't you worried?" The old man noticed that Wei Chen and his companions seemed merely concerned but not overly anxious, which puzzled him.
Wei Chen forced a smile and replied, "Senior, do you think that panicking in front of top-tier experts from the Ancient World would be useful? If such a situation were to arise, no matter how hard we struggle, it would be futile. Since the outcome is likely to be the same, why should we panic? Instead, we should enjoy life while we can; isn't that better?"
The old man found himself at a loss for words after hearing Wei Chen's response.
"You are quite open-minded. But don't you think that since I've shared so much with you, there must be some way to resolve this?"
"Senior, we are actually waiting for your solution. After all, we are not crucial figures in this matter; such significant issues wouldn't concern us or require us to swear not to act against Soul Beast Mountain. Since Soul Beast Mountain is doomed anyway, what's the point of making oaths? Our Black Magic Clan will perish alongside it! So I boldly speculate that you must have a solution. You shared so much with us partly to help us understand the situation and partly to instill a sense of urgency—pressure and motivation combined. If you didn't have any trump cards up your sleeve, you wouldn't bother sharing so much with us or even meeting us," Wei Chen said calmly while looking at the old man.
Upon hearing this, both the Demon Lotus Emperor and Red Boy nodded slightly; they weren't foolish and had already gleaned much information from the old man's words. It was clear that he had some form of leverage; otherwise, why would he waste so many words?
What they needed was for the old man to take the initiative to speak up so they could gain maximum benefits from it.
Wei Chen and his companions were astute; they knew when to negotiate for advantages and maximize their benefits. Clearly, now was the best opportunity.
Although they didn't know what leverage the old man had, they believed he must have some means to resolve this issue. All they needed to do was wait for him to propose his ideas before seizing their opportunities for gain. Unbeknownst to them all, Wei Chen along with the Demon Lotus Emperor and Red Boy had become true players in this game...
In front of the incredibly powerful elder of Mental Strength, why not take the opportunity to gain immense benefits?
The elder showed a look of admiration as he gazed at Wei Chen and said, "I truly did not misjudge you. You are very clever; it is most convenient to speak with intelligent people."
"Senior, please be straightforward. What can be done to resolve this crisis?" Wei Chen asked.
"Inherit Soul Beast Mountain and become its ruler, replacing me to confront the emperor of the Ancient World," the elder replied, his eyes shining with hope as he fixed his gaze on Wei Chen.
Wei Chen responded, "Senior, please be direct. What do I need to do? It sounds like confronting the emperor of the Ancient World is akin to seeking death. With just a glance, he could kill me."
"The truth is that you currently lack even the qualification to meet anyone. However, once you inherit Soul Beast Mountain and become the new Soul Beast Mountain Ruler, confronting the emperor of the Ancient World will not be difficult. Huang Bufu has his ambitions; as long as you are willing to put in the effort, it can be done," the elder said calmly.
A surge of joy filled Wei Chen's heart; an unprecedented opportunity had quietly arrived. He understood deeply what the elder's words represented! Inheriting Soul Beast Mountain meant inheriting all of the elder's Mental Strength. Otherwise, it would be impossible to confront the emperor of the Ancient World! Once he inherited the elder's Mental Strength and possessed the intensity needed to challenge the Supreme Being of the Ancient World, he would have truly achieved greatness! It was as if he had skyrocketed from the very bottom to the very top in an instant—faster than riding a rocket.
Such an opportunity was not just rare; it was something that might only come once in billions of years.
Wei Chen felt ecstatic inside, but on the surface, he maintained a calm demeanor.
"Senior, what should I do?" Wei Chen bowed respectfully and asked softly.
The elder looked at Wei Chen with appreciation, admiring his composure amidst surprise; such calmness was a sign of great potential. The elder did not know what thoughts were running through Wei Chen's mind, but his outward calm was already sufficient.
"I will transfer all my Mental Strength to you. Within ten years, you must absorb it completely. When strong figures from the Ancient World arrive, relying on all my Mental Strength, you will be able to repel them. Remember, you only have ten years. Once I die, that powerful figure will know and will quickly prepare to descend upon Soul Beast Mountain again to seize the Refining Demon Pot."
The elder looked at Wei Chen with deep concern in his eyes.
He doubted whether ten years would be enough.
But there was no one more suitable. Wei Chen possessed the Demon Lotus Heart and Ancient Bloodline, both of which were powerful aids that could expedite his cultivation in the Warrior Realm and enhance his Mental Strength. The old man had run out of options; he had assessed many individuals, yet none were qualified.
Wei Chen was the first and the last.
Time was running out for the old man.
He had no time to make further selections, nor could he find anyone more suitable than Wei Chen.
Wei Chen's innate abilities displayed two distinct formidable traits, along with an obscure and unfathomable consciousness that already met the old man's standards.
Yet, the old man still felt some apprehension, simply because he could not truly see through Wei Chen.
Within Wei Chen's Sea of Consciousness lay hidden elements that even the old man could not detect or comprehend, filling him with unease.
He was uncertain whether Wei Chen's brain domain, his Sea of Consciousness, could withstand such immense pressure.
Inheriting his Mental Strength required a brain domain strength that was exceedingly high.
Even the Sea of Consciousness strength of the Demon Lotus Emperor fell short.
The brain domain strength of Red Boy was even less capable.
The old man had little confidence in whether Wei Chen could manage it.
The unknown always breeds fear. The old man worried that Wei Chen's Sea of Consciousness might not endure the intense impact of Mental Strength and could lead to immediate death. Yet he also felt anticipation; what kind of terrifying existence might be concealed within a Sea of Consciousness that even he could not decipher?
Whether it would be a blessing or a curse remained uncertain.
The old man had no other choice.
The old man squinted slightly, gazing deeply at Wei Chen before saying calmly, "Fellow, first, I must tell you that all of my Mental Strength will be stored in your Sea of Consciousness. You have ten years to completely refine and absorb it; otherwise, if a powerful being from the Ancient World arrives, no one will be able to withstand it."
"I understand," Wei Chen nodded.
The old man continued, "Moreover, it is very important to note that if the strength of your Sea of Consciousness is insufficient to store my Mental Strength, then your Sea of Consciousness will be violently impacted and shattered, leading to a complete loss of your Sea of Consciousness. The result would be quite grim."
Upon hearing this, Wei Chen's expression stiffened. What kind of situation was this?
Was such a significant risk worth taking?
"Child, I do not wish to force you into anything; you must consider it yourself. I can only assure you that every word I have spoken before is absolutely true."
After saying this, the old man turned his gaze toward the Demon Lotus Emperor and Red Boy, sighing, "It is a pity that both of you are lacking in Last Chance; your Sea of Consciousness is not strong enough to withstand so much Mental Strength."
Instantly, the Demon Lotus Emperor and Red Boy understood what the old man meant—Wei Chen's Sea of Consciousness was stronger than their own?
Red Boy did not think much further, but the Demon Lotus Emperor felt indignant. No matter how one looked at it, his Sea of Consciousness was far more powerful than Wei Chen's!
Yet the Demon Lotus Emperor deeply understood that the old man before them was unfathomable; his words could not be wrong.
"Could it be because of the black area within Wei Chen's Sea of Consciousness? That region is a place even I dare not approach!"
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