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Thinking of this, Zhao Yang's face showed a hint of anger, but he quickly regained his composure. After all, he had faced desperate situations before. Years ago, Shiyunsheng had trapped him and Song Baliang in the Extermination of Immortals and Demons Formation to kill him. Yet, he managed to escape. At that time, he had been forced into a corner and inadvertently triggered the Taboo Time Domain, which wore down the final attack of the Extermination of Immortals and Demons Formation, Transmutation, allowing him to escape by sheer luck and rescue his senior brother, Song Baliang.
As he thought about this, Zhao Yang couldn't help but think of Little Beast. If only Little Beast were here; there was no formation in the world that could trap it, which is why he called it Jumping Boundary Little Beast.
As the name suggests, Jumping Boundary Little Beast could leap out of any formation and also jump into any formation. As long as it was present, no formation posed a problem. After all, Little Beast had once walked effortlessly under the infinite gravity of Earth Spirit Spring and remained unharmed in the so-called number one absolute formation in the cultivation world, the Extermination of Immortals and Demons Formation. It could jump out whenever it wanted; perhaps there was no formation in existence that it couldn't bypass or explore.
If Little Beast could cooperate with his Divine Sense reading ability, then they could solve any restrictions left by ancient immortals and powerful beings. Zhao Yang couldn't help but entertain a bold idea: if he ever had the ability, he would definitely explore several places in the world known as absolute lands to satisfy his desire for adventure and uncover all that had transpired throughout history.
"What kind of person set up this formation? What must be broken within it? Why is this formation so difficult to dismantle?" Zhao Yang finally couldn't hold back any longer. He noticed that both the Demon Empress and Princess Bai Xi seemed a bit slow-witted. He couldn't tell if it was because he was too clever or if they were simply like that. Perhaps it was his innate sensing ability that made him aware of things after waking from the time tunnel that left him feeling somewhat out of place.
Zhao Yang thought to himself.
He sighed and said, "This formation is called Dreamland Manor. It is the most beautiful formation in the world, but at the same time, it is also the most malicious one because it is an absolute formation—a despair-inducing one. Divine Sense cannot enter nor can communication occur with those inside. Since ancient times, no one has been able to break it. Those trapped inside are affected by strange forces, regressing to a youthful state until they become newborns and then die."
Zhao Yang was shocked; he hadn't expected such a strange formation existed in the world. He asked curiously, "Doesn't that mean it contains secrets of longevity? Can it really make someone youthful again?"
The Demon Empress shook her head with a bitter smile and said, "What longevity? What youthful rebirth? It's nothing but fiction. Where in this world can one truly regain youth? True rejuvenation means one's body becomes young while their cultivation level and memories remain unchanged. But those in Dreamland Manor experience everything flowing backward; their bodies deteriorate further because many years of lifespan have already passed—there's no way to start over again. Their memories vanish completely."
Zhao Yang pondered the Demon Empress's words and felt that such a formation was exceedingly malicious. Inside, one wouldn't die or grow old; instead, they would regress to an earlier physical state. But most critically, they would remember nothing at all. This wasn't a chance to relive life; rather, it was a regression where everything learned would disappear. The formation would not cease until one returned to their most primitive state of existence and ultimately vanished from this world.
After all, true life should be vibrant; everyone desires longevity. However, who would want to relive their life unless they had lived poorly? Moreover, this wasn't about starting over; it was about going backward—leading one's thoughts to become muddled and ignorant. Today's events would be forgotten by tomorrow; only memories of the day after would remain until eventually only yesterday's memories lingered. One would suffer unimaginable torment until they forgot their past lives and everything they had experienced—until they forgot everything, even themselves.
Moreover, even if memories were lost but one could stop at a certain age and forget many painful memories—that would still be something. The key point is that once Dreamland Manor's absolute formation is activated, it cannot be stopped until those trapped within die.
Longevity is ultimately too fantastical an idea; where in this world can one find true longevity? If such a formation were developed, it would likely be created by either a madman or a pervert.
Thinking of this, Zhao Yang asked, "So who exactly are the people inside the formation?"
The Demon Empress remained silent, and Bai Xi said with a hint of sorrow, "It's my mother."
"Your mother?" Zhao Yang exclaimed in surprise. Does that mean she is the Demon Queen? He couldn't help but glance at the Demon Empress beside him, wondering if this perverted individual had developed the ultimate formation of Dreamland Manor and imprisoned his own wife inside, wanting her to become the girl of his preferred age.
Zhao Yang couldn't shake off the feeling that the Demon Empress before him was somewhat twisted. Although if he were to use such a formation, he might entertain similar lewd thoughts.
The Demon Empress's gaze revealed a touch of tenderness mixed with a hint of ruthlessness. He spoke with a trembling voice, "Inside is my wife, A Qing. She is a descendant of the Azure Luan Clan, possessing a trace of bloodline from the divine bird, Azure Phoenix."
"How could she be trapped in such an ultimate formation?" Zhao Yang asked sharply, getting straight to the point.
The Demon Empress replied, "Let me tell you a story."
Zhao Yang felt somewhat disheartened; he hadn't expected the Demon Empress to be an old-fashioned type who resorted to storytelling. However, he didn't argue and instead listened as the Demon Empress began his tale.
More than a hundred years ago, the Demon Empress and the Demon Queen had just transformed into human forms. At this point, it was necessary to explain the distinction between demons and spirit beasts. Both demons and spirit beasts originated from beast-like entities, but due to eons of evolution, some beasts evolved towards becoming demons while others became spirit beasts.
Generally speaking, demons represent the highest state of beast evolution because they evolve into human forms with intelligence comparable to humans. They can even shed their beast forms for human ones. However, once a demon takes on human form, their lifespan becomes akin to that of humans—merely thousands of years. In contrast, some beasts transform into spirit beasts; while their intelligence is relatively lower, their lifespans are significantly longer—often exceeding ten thousand years or even more.
In terms of combat power, demons are generally stronger than spirit beasts. However, there are formidable beings among spirit beasts as well, making it difficult to definitively say which side is superior.
Typically, it takes over a thousand years for a demon to cultivate from a beast into human form; some may take even longer. Spirit beasts are born as such.
Unlike beasts, plant-based demons tend to live much longer. Once they gain consciousness and can absorb the essence of heaven and earth while drawing in natural Spirit Energy, they can gradually cultivate over time. Their lifespans are extremely long—ranging from a few thousand years to several hundred thousand years. Some plant-based demons have even lived through entire epochs of human cultivation history—from Ancient Immortal times to Ancient Era and then from Ancient Era to the present day.
It is said that such plants truly exist in this world.
More than a hundred years ago, both the Demon Empress and the Demon Queen had cultivated for a millennium and were still navigating their newfound understanding of wisdom and emotions as they emerged from innocence. Being both part of the demon race, they grew up together through trials and tribulations until they fell in love and eventually married and had children.
The Demon Empress and the Demon Queen traveled through the realm of Cultivation, visiting many masters and renowned generals. The Demon Queen was clever, often allowing the Demon Empress to make decisions. Both were exceptionally talented and deeply favored by the Old Demon Emperor, which led to their summons back to the Southern Domain Sky-reaching Forest.
They received news that the Old Demon Emperor was aging and had suffered greatly from years of warfare. He would soon pass away at the age of eight hundred when he transformed into human form. As the Old Demon Emperor's most favored son, the Demon Empress was called back to ascend to the throne.
Since childhood, the Demon Empress had idolized the Old Demon Emperor, viewing him as a role model and a goal to strive for. Thus, when summoned to return, he did so without hesitation.
However, at that moment, a Demon Cultivator warned him that it was a trap. The Old Demon Emperor was already dead, and his older brother now held power. He would seek to take the Demon Empress's life.
Knowing that returning could mean certain death, the Demon Empress still chose to go back. With few allies by his side, he fought valiantly against numerous foes, quelling the chaos among the demon clans. His strength turned the battlefield into a scene of devastation, with cries of despair echoing throughout.
The Demon Empress was the most outstanding genius in the Southern Domain Sky-reaching Forest for thousands of years. With unparalleled skills from the Demon Emperor Clan, he was unmatched in power and had long harbored ambitions of ruling over all. Yet, while in the Old Demon Emperor's palace, he discovered a treasure box.
Inside was a fragment of Divine Sense left by the Old Demon Emperor specifically for him. It conveyed a crucial message: no matter how hard one worked in the realm of Cultivation, it was impossible to become number one in the world. Under no circumstances should he invade Zhongzhou or approach Yuwang City. Within Yuwang City lay Zhao County, which contained a place called Buddha's Palm Mountain. There resided a fierce monkey that killed anyone on sight and had an insatiable thirst for blood. Many masters had attempted to subdue this monkey but failed; even the so-called Invincible Sage from Eastern Wasteland had been caught and crushed by it.
The Demon Empress was stunned; he had aimed to seize control over everything but never anticipated such a formidable existence in the world.
With unmatched power, he quelled rebellions effortlessly; none could stand against him. His strength was astonishing—he could obliterate opponents with a mere gesture.
Additionally, the clever and resourceful Demon Queen supported him by dealing with some rebellious demons with an iron fist.
Yet despite all calculations, the Demon Empress did not foresee that his brother would target him. Trapped in Dreamland Manor by his brother, he experienced day after day and year after year of regression into childhood innocence until he lost his memory entirely, gradually devolving into a beast-like state.
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