Half a month later, Zixiao City.
Celestial Evolution Divine Lord appeared in Tianji Building within Zixiao City. However, in a certain wine shop a few dozen feet away from Tianji Building, Undying Demon Lord met with a handsome Soul Transformation Cultivator.
"Mei Xiao, how did you manage to persuade that guy to come out?" Undying Demon Lord asked, somewhat curious, as he looked at Mei Xiao, who had quickly completed her mission of luring the enemy.
"Reporting to Demon Lord, that guy is quite obsessed with Formations, and seems to be very interested in Seven Profound Sect's sect-protecting Formation. After I learned of this, I deliberately spread rumors that traces of a Formation very similar to Seven Profound Sect's sect-protecting Formation had been discovered in Zixiao City. He indeed took the bait and immediately set off for Tianji Building upon hearing the news," Mei Xiao replied respectfully, a hint of a proud smile on her face.
Undying Demon Lord nodded, a hint of appreciation flashing in his eyes: "Well done. This time, he's definitely not coming back alive!"
A murderous intent flashed in Undying Demon Lord's eyes. He still harbored resentment over being lured into an ambush at Five Finger Peak by Celestial Evolution Divine Lord last time, almost losing his life.
"Demon Lord, Zixiao City is Xuantian Sword Sect's territory. If we act here, I'm afraid it might attract Xuantian Sword Sect's attention?" Mei Xiao hesitated for a moment, asking cautiously.
"I naturally know that. We'll talk after he leaves!" Undying Demon Lord replied in a deep voice, a cold light flickering in his eyes, as if he had already outlined Celestial Evolution Divine Lord's fate in his mind.
"Once he leaves Zixiao City, I will personally act to ensure nothing goes wrong," Undying Demon Lord glanced coldly at Mei Xiao.
Mei Xiao's heart tightened, not daring to question further, and could only respectfully reply: "Yes, Demon Lord is wise."
The sky above Zixiao City gradually darkened, and night quietly descended.
Celestial Evolution Divine Lord finally emerged from Tianji Building, flying out of Zixiao City on his sword, completely unaware that a dark shadow was following him.
Soon after, Celestial Evolution Divine Lord's figure paused, as if he had sensed something, and he turned to look at a certain spot behind him: "Fellow Daoist, why are you following me?"
Undying Demon Lord slowly emerged from the darkness, a cruel smile on his face, and greeted: "Fellow Daoist Celestial Evolution, it's been a long time!"
"You, you...? Senior, have you perhaps mistaken me for someone else!" Celestial Evolution Divine Lord looked at the Body Integration Realm expert in front of him, who was exuding a strong murderous aura, and asked in confusion and fear.
"Hahahaha, how could I be mistaken! Last time you lured me into Five Finger Peak and almost cost me my life. Today, it's time to settle that score," Undying Demon Lord laughed wildly.
Upon hearing this, Celestial Evolution Divine Lord's heart jolted, his pupils constricted, and he stared in shock at the unfamiliar Body Integration Realm expert before him. Sensing the Devilish Qi on him, he stammered in horror: "You... you... you are Undying Demon Lord? You're still alive!"
Celestial Evolution Divine Lord's face instantly turned ashen, as if enveloped by an invisible fear. He knew that today's matter would be difficult to resolve peacefully, and his mind raced, trying to find a way to escape. However, Undying Demon Lord's gaze, like a sharp blade, seemed to have him firmly locked, leaving him nowhere to run.
"At this point, still thinking of escaping? Hmph, don't waste your effort. I have something to ask you, where is that brat Li Mu?" Undying Demon Lord stared intently at Celestial Evolution Divine Lord, his eyes filled with murderous intent, as if he wanted to devour Celestial Evolution Divine Lord's Divine Soul along with him.
Celestial Evolution Divine Lord's expression changed. He hadn't expected Undying Demon Lord to be here for Li Mu. Although he was terrified, he still forced himself to calm down and shook his head, saying: "I... I don't know where he went. I advise you to leave quickly. If you act, it will surely attract Xuantian Sword Sect's attention, and then you might not be able to get away unscathed."
A cold light flashed in Undying Demon Lord's eyes, and he laughed, his voice full of disdain: "Is it that hard to capture you? Since I dared to act today, I naturally came fully prepared."
As he spoke, a black token appeared in Undying Demon Lord's hand. The token was engraved with complex runes, emitting an eerie aura. With a gentle wave, the token transformed into a black light that spread outwards.
Upon seeing this, Celestial Evolution Divine Lord's heart skipped a beat. He immediately realized that this token was extraordinary and hastily circulated his magical power, wanting to stop the black light from spreading. However, he found that his magical power was being devoured by the black light, making it impossible to stop.
"This is... a Demonic Path Forbidden Artifact!" Celestial Evolution Divine Lord's face changed drastically. He finally understood why Undying Demon Lord dared to act here. This Demonic Path Forbidden Artifact could block out surrounding perception, preventing their battle from being detected by the outside world.
Seeing this, Undying Demon Lord's face showed a triumphant smile: "You're indeed knowledgeable. I spent several years refining this Demonic Path Forbidden Artifact. Today, I'll let you witness its power!"
As he spoke, Undying Demon Lord's figure flickered, turning into a black shadow that lunged at Celestial Evolution Divine Lord.
Celestial Evolution Divine Lord reacted extremely quickly, summoning a sixth-tier Spirit Sword to try and resist. However, he was two major Realms below Undying Demon Lord. Even though the Spirit Sword was powerful, it still appeared pale and powerless before Undying Demon Lord. The black shadow, like a ghost, passed through the Spirit Sword's Sword Qi and instantly appeared before Celestial Evolution Divine Lord.
Celestial Evolution Divine Lord's heart tightened. He knew that his cultivation was far inferior to Undying Demon Lord's. At this moment, he could only win by strategy. He muttered incantations, and a series of Formation plates appeared, forming a protective Formation to resist Undying Demon Lord's attack.
Undying Demon Lord seemed to have already seen through his intention and ignored it, directly clawing at Celestial Evolution Divine Lord's throat.
"Boom!" With a loud bang, the protective Formation instantly collapsed, and the Formation plates scattered like fireworks.
Undying Demon Lord's strength far exceeded his imagination. That claw contained world-destroying power, directly piercing through his protective Formation and striking at him.
A hint of terror flashed in Celestial Evolution Divine Lord's eyes. He quickly formed hand Seals, and his figure became ethereal, disappearing from his original spot in an instant, dodging the fatal blow. However, Undying Demon Lord's speed was equally astonishing. His figure flickered, and he had already caught up with Celestial Evolution Divine Lord.
"Trying to run?" Undying Demon Lord sneered, forming hand Seals again. A terrifying power instantly condensed into a massive demonic claw, which swatted towards Celestial Evolution Divine Lord.
Celestial Evolution Divine Lord was terrified by Undying Demon Lord's terrifying attack, but he did not give up resisting. He suppressed the fear in his heart, quickly formed hand Seals, and a burst of Divine Sense light erupted around him. His figure flickered, dodging Undying Demon Lord's demonic claw.
"Celestial Evolution Divine Art!"
At the same time, Celestial Evolution Divine Lord pushed his hands forward, and a brilliant Divine Sense light instantly burst forth, rushing towards Undying Demon Lord.
Undying Demon Lord's body swayed slightly, taking Celestial Evolution Divine Lord's Divine Sense spell head-on, but it seemed to be harmless.
"A mere ant, what other tricks do you have? Feel free to show them all!" The Undying Demon Qi on Undying Demon Lord grew even denser, and a look of a cat playing with a mouse appeared on his face as he mockingly sneered.
Celestial Evolution Divine Lord's face was ashen and extremely grim. Unwilling to give up, he desperately resisted, gathering the scattered Formation plates, and the True Essence within his body surged wildly, emitting a powerful spatial-temporal Formation force.
"Can you escape!"
Sensing that Celestial Evolution Divine Lord had used a teleportation-type Formation, Undying Demon Lord immediately stopped playing with him. His figure flickered, and the Undying Demon Qi transformed into a demonic claw, instantly gripping Celestial Evolution Divine Lord's throat. The Undying Demon Qi injected into him instantly sealed his Divine Soul and all his True Essence.
"Tell me Li Mu's whereabouts, and I'll give you a quick death. Otherwise, I'll let you taste the most painful torments in the world!" Undying Demon Lord pulled Celestial Evolution Divine Lord in front of him with a claw, his eyes filled with cruelty, and demanded.
"I'll tell you, I'll tell you. He went to the East Illusion Sea Region to seek the Lingxu Blessed Island Secret Realm," Celestial Evolution Divine Lord's eyes flashed with despair. The Undying Demon Qi continuously ravaged his body, causing him unbearable pain, and he hastily confessed.
"East Illusion Sea Region? Lingxu Blessed Island Secret Realm? Another Seal then!" Undying Demon Lord repeated Celestial Evolution Divine Lord's words, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.
"Why can that brat appear and disappear like a ghost, and the Venerable One hasn't shown himself for so long? What secrets does he have on him? Confess honestly, otherwise, under the Soul Searching Art, your Divine Soul will be annihilated, and you'll never be reincarnated!" Undying Demon Lord's voice was like a chilling wind from the Nine Nether, cold and biting.
Upon hearing this, Celestial Evolution Divine Lord's face grew even paler. He knew that Undying Demon Lord was not bluffing. The Soul Searching Art was an extremely cruel and profound spell. Once it was cast, his Divine Soul would suffer unimaginable torment.
However, regarding the 'Painting World Treasure Mansion', he had already made a Dao Heart oath, so Celestial Evolution Divine Lord found it difficult to speak directly.
Seeing Celestial Evolution Divine Lord's hesitant expression, Undying Demon Lord's Undying Demon Qi surged into Celestial Evolution Divine Lord's body.
"No, don't!" Celestial Evolution Divine Lord's face changed drastically. He felt as if his body was about to explode, and he said in despair and pain: "He... he indeed has some unusual aspects. He possesses a Grotto-heaven Supreme Treasure that can conceal his figure and aura. In addition, he is skilled in Artifact Refining and Formations, and has refined many concealment Magic Treasures for himself."
"Grotto-heaven Supreme Treasure? What kind of Supreme Treasure?" A hint of greed flashed in Undying Demon Lord's eyes as he asked with concern.
"I'm bound by a Dao Heart oath, I can't say!" Celestial Evolution Divine Lord's eyes were filled with despair as he shook his head with difficulty, enduring the excruciating pain brought by the Undying Demon Qi.
Upon hearing this, Undying Demon Lord's expression darkened, and the Devilish Qi in his hand surged even more fiercely into Celestial Evolution Divine Lord's body. Celestial Evolution Divine Lord's body began to tremble violently, as if it would collapse at any moment.
"Dao Heart oath?" Undying Demon Lord mocked coldly, "Since you dare not violate your oath, then I'll just search your soul directly!"
Saying that, Undying Demon Lord began to activate the Soul Searching Art. A powerful Devilish Qi instantly enveloped Celestial Evolution Divine Lord. Celestial Evolution Divine Lord let out a shrill scream, his Divine Soul gradually collapsing under the ravages of this Devilish Qi.
Undying Demon Lord couldn't help but close his eyes, searching through Celestial Divine Soul's memories to obtain all information related to Li Mu.
Celestial Evolution Divine Lord trembled in pain, desperately enduring the violent soul-searching force. Soon, Celestial Evolution Divine Lord, held in Undying Demon Lord's hand, went limp, and his life force was cut off.
About a quarter of an hour later, Undying Demon Lord opened his eyes, having gained much information about Li Mu, as well as Celestial Evolution Divine Lord's past, from Celestial Divine Soul. He couldn't help but feel a little surprised.
This guy was actually a re-formed Clone body. The true Celestial Evolution Divine Lord's main body had already died. With a Grotto-heaven Magic Treasure called 'Painting World Treasure Mansion', he had exchanged a Spiritual Plant of reversing death spirit grass from that brat Li Mu, and his Clone's soul had gained new life.
Undying Demon Lord was surprised by Celestial Evolution Divine Lord's origin, and at the same time, he began to place more importance on Li Mu's abilities, realizing his immense potential and great threat. He had already given him enough importance before, but he still underestimated him.
A person who could successfully escape from Blood Demon Lord - Dana and his grasp multiple times was truly extraordinary. Not only was he exceptional in both Formations and Artifact Refining, but he was also proficient in taming Yao Beasts and swordsmanship. The Cultivation Technique he cultivated was also very impressive. This brat's search for several Secret Realm Seals must contain unspeakable secrets.
Undying Demon Lord carefully analyzed the information about Li Mu, realizing that Li Mu was not only unfathomable in cultivation but also had outstanding performance in many Domain. If such a young man were allowed to grow, he would certainly become a major hidden danger to himself in the future.
"This child possesses a powerful divination Spirit Treasure that can avoid dangers, and he has also cultivated divination techniques." Undying Demon Lord frowned deeply. He knew the miraculous nature of divination techniques, which could predict the future and perceive Celestial Evolution. If Li Mu could skillfully use this ability, it would be quite difficult to completely eradicate him.
Just as Undying Demon Lord was plotting how to deal with Li Mu, a figure appeared behind him.
"Demon Lord, your divine power is unmatched, always victorious." Mei Xiao appeared behind Undying Demon Lord, congratulating him, and then reminded: "Zixiao City's City Lord - Xiao Wuchen has arrived, seemingly having noticed the battle here."
Undying Demon Lord's eyes narrowed, and he turned around, looking in the direction Mei Xiao pointed. Indeed, a purple stream of light was rapidly approaching from the distant horizon, clearly having detected the aftermath of the battle here.
"Let's go!"
Undying Demon Lord waved his large hand, collecting Celestial Evolution Divine Lord's corpse. He then took Mei Xiao and transformed into a black demonic shadow, instantly disappearing from the spot.
"Lord Demon Lord, where are we going?"
Mei Xiao followed closely behind Undying Demon Lord, asking in confusion. After they had just escaped from the vicinity of Zixiao City, she was puzzled by Undying Demon Lord's sudden change of direction.
Undying Demon Lord's gaze was deep as he stared eastward, giving a decisive order: "That person went to the East Illusion Sea Region. You go gather the others and follow me to find him."
"Yes!" Mei Xiao readily accepted the order, then thought of something and asked for instructions: "Demon Lord, Seven Profound Sect still has seven Soul Transformation Clones of that person. If we go to the East Illusion Sea Region, should we deal with them first?"
Upon hearing this, Undying Demon Lord frowned and pondered seriously.
If the seven Soul Transformation Clones were to merge and condense into a Chaos Law Domain, it would be an extraordinary matter. However, successfully condensing seven Soul Transformation Clones was as difficult as ascending to heaven, a mere pipe dream and wishful thinking.
Undying Demon Lord assumed that Li Mu would not be able to succeed, and even if it were possible, it would be hundreds of years in the future.
However, Seven Profound Sect was located deep within Xuantian Sword Sect's territory and protected by a sect-protecting Formation. To successfully take it down, it would be unavoidable to alert Xuantian Sword Sect.
After weighing the pros and cons, Undying Demon Lord immediately made up his mind and looked at Mei Xiao, decisively instructing: "Don't bother with this matter to avoid complications. Once that person is captured, all problems will be solved."
"Yes, Lord Demon Lord is wise." Mei Xiao immediately responded. He had no objection to Undying Demon Lord's decision and turned to gather his subordinates. (End of chapter)
