“There are nine tribulations up to the ninth step, but apart from the nine heavenly thunders, there’s also the tribulation of one’s inner demon.“If one successfully passes the tribulation, they’ll enter a completely new realm!“That realm is the true three paths of cultivation—immortal cultivation, demonic cultivation, and fiend cultivation!”So that was it.Andrius suddenly understood.The Divine Steps were just a ladder to ascend to the heavens. It was not the endpoint but the starting point. Once crossed, it was stepping onto the path of defying the heavens!“As for whether one ends up an immortal or a demon, it depends on their cultivation before stepping onto the Divine Steps.“Righteous cultivators and those with a righteous spirit step onto the path of immortal cultivation. The unorthodox and those who fall into demonic practices step onto the path of demonic cultivation.“As for fiend cultivation... Apart from the spirits of all living beings, it’s a blessing bestowed
Andrius did not dare to be negligent regarding what the Demon Emperor left behind. He quickly took out a bottle and collected the drop of extraordinary blood that emitted divine brilliance.After Andrius finished all this, all traces of the Demon Emperor had disappeared from the altar hall.The once peerless existence from countless years ago had disappeared, leaving behind only the glory and legends to be passed down through generations.“Watch over me. I will fulfill my destiny. I’ll spare no effort to ensure the safety of Florence.” Andrius made a silent vow as he gazed toward the direction of the altar.“Andrius...” Kate approached and said, “The Insect Ruler’s lineage has been basically eradicated. The Insect Ruler, First Elder, and Second Elder have all perished, and many insect soldiers have also been wiped out. They’ll no longer harm Florence.”Finally!The turmoil stirred up by the Insect Ruler was ultimately ended by the Insect Ruler himself.“That’s great!” Andrius lo
“Let’s return to Kiyoto first. We’ll have to rely on the Medicine Sect’s power this time.”Andrius already had ideas for the first step.“No problem. Feel free to ask whenever the Medicine Sect is needed,” Kate agreed readily.Luna asked, “Hubby, are we going back now?”Andrius shook his head. “The turmoil in Murrfield has just settled. If we want it to recover as quickly as possible, we need a trustworthy person to stay behind and oversee the situation.”Stay behind in Murrfield...This place was quite far from both Sumeria and Kiyoto.“I’ll do it.” Halle volunteered, “With my current strength, I should be able to handle everything as long as there are no major disturbances.”Andrius had very few people he could rely on now. Reassigning forces from the Lycantroops would attract too much attention and could easily reveal his intentions.Thus, he agreed. “I’ll have to trouble you to take care of the affairs in Murrfield during this time. Remember to inform me if anything happen
“It’s you!”Otto clearly recognized Andrius, his face showing deep shock. He had felt that intangible pressure...It had only been a short time, yet Andrius had become so powerful. It was truly astonishing.“There’s a saying in Florence that goes, ‘three days apart, and you’ll see a great change’.” Otto shook his head with emotion. “In the past, I used to scoff at it, but now it seems to hold true. Do you have any business coming here today?”If Otto did not recognize Andrius, he would have thought that it was someone trying to attack the sacred land.“I’m here for something.” Andrius took out the essence blood left by the Demon Emperor. “It’s something the Demon Emperor left behind.”“T-the Demon Emperor!”Otto’s eyes widened. He examined the blood in the bottle and confirmed it with a secret method.Then, he knelt in front of Andrius.Besides him, everyone present also knelt on the ground. Their expressions were respectful as if worshiping a god!“Long live the Emperor...”
Andrius had no choice but to try to force it open.Crack!Crack, crack...He used all his effort and finally managed to push open the lid of the stone box.Inside lay two rings side by side, one black and one white.Behind each ring was a stone tablet inscribed with ancient script, detailing the effects of the two rings.The one behind the black ring read: “This is the Storage Ring. Although small, it contains the universe within! It can conceal many techniques, materials, elixirs, and more. To use it, just think and the items can be retrieved.“The Storage Ring has erased its original spiritual imprint and will recognize its new owner through touch. Remember! The Storage Ring cannot contain living beings.”Andrius was fascinated.A small ring could contain so many objects. It was truly miraculous.He excitedly touched the ring with his finger.Whirr!A mysterious sensation came over him.Andrius felt as though something was connecting with him.It was the Storage Ring!
Andrius could not help but be astonished.The memories of an ancient existence like the Demon Emperor could be called an encyclopedia of the world!Having an elder at home was indeed like having a treasure.After all, who would refuse such a great gift to carry around?Andrius impatiently reached out to merge with it first.“Wait...” The Demon Emperor interrupted Andrius. “Destined One, remember. Although the Memory Energy Body is just memories, it’s not something an ordinary person can easily bear.“If you merge too hastily, at best, your soul will be damaged and you will become an idiot, and at worst, your soul will scatter, and you will die on the spot!“To merge perfectly, you must have the strength of the ninth Divine Steps at least. Take heed. Take heed!”Hearing this, Andrius instantly hesitated. That feeling was quite frustrating. It was like seeing a treasure right in front of you but being told you could only look and not touch.The Demon Emperor continued, “As for t
At that point, Andrius remembered the matter of managing Murrfield and walked toward Otto.“Otto, the Insect Ruler is dead now, but Murrfield is engulfed in the flames of war. There’s much to be done. We can’t neglect it because of the Insect Ruler’s demise.” Andrius said very sincerely, “Thus, I want you to lead your people out of the temple and take charge of Murrfield along with Halle. Restore order and make Murrfield flourish again.”Otto licked his lips and smiled. “That can be arranged, as long as you agree to a condition, Wolf King.”A condition?Andrius was not surprised and asked, “Go ahead. What is it?”Otto pointed to the rings on Andrius’ fingers and said, “Give me one of the rings the Demon Emperor left behind, and I’ll agree.”There were two rings, so it was reasonable for him to take one.Before Andrius could speak, Luna could not help but scold, “You greedy man! My husband risked his life to obtain the gifts from the Demon Emperor, but you’re asking for half just
Registus could not help but be greatly shocked at those words, and his eyes widened.To uproot all the foundations of the ancient martial families would be like an earthquake, a megaquake that would affect the whole of Florence.Over the years, the foundations of the ancient martial families had already spread throughout the court of Florence and penetrated deeply into various industries among the common people.In the business world, political world, and military...Wherever there were people, the shadows of the ancient martial families would be present.Andrius’ intent to uproot the foundations of those families was a major cleansing inside Florence!It was an unprecedented and rare major operation.Registus took a deep breath, his gaze piercing as he stared at Andrius. He asked seriously, “Andrius, are you sure you want to do this?”“Of course. Only by quickly uprooting the rotten tooth one by one can we stabilize the overall situation of Florence and prevent others from tak
Noir immediately checked the life token.It was unbroken!This meant that Andrius was still alive, and he must have ascended to the Divine Realm.Noir was relieved.Remembering his responsibility to protect Luna, he exchanged a glance with Halle, Kate, and the others before quietly leaving.Not long after, a group arrived at the Immortal Demon Palace and began their cultivation, striving to ascend to the Divine Realm as soon as possible.In an ancient and desolate location, there were grand halls, statues of fierce beasts that still seemed lifelike despite the passage of time, sky-piercing pillars, and a sea of clouds...Everything looked majestic and awe-inspiring.However, it was eerily silent, like a dead land devoid of life.Until...Whoosh!A ray of light suddenly shot from the distance, moving at an unimaginable speed and entering the soul control orb at the center of the great hall.Then, a soul apparition started to form.It was none other than Andrius.He looked
Andrius’ condition was pretty bad.He thought that with his current realm and strength, he could handle the divine tribulation and successfully ascend to the Divine Realm.However, the strength of the divine tribulation far exceeded his expectations.He seemed to have easily dealt with the first strike.In reality, the moment the divine lightning struck his palm, the destructive force within it surged through his meridians and directly attacked his soul.As expected of the divine tribulation.So, Andrius did not dare to be careless anymore and immediately gathered his immortal essence to resist.However, that was just the beginning.Each divine bolt was stronger than the last, and their deafening sounds and unstoppable destructive power left Andrius in agony.The tribulation cloud showed no signs of dissipating, too. Instead, it grew even darker and heavier, pressing down on everyone until they could not breathe.Rumble—Crackle—The thunder rumbled relentlessly, and the li
If his true form was destroyed and his soul dispersed, the life token would shatter.That would be how Noir and the others would know about his situation.For the rest of his time, since short-term improvements were difficult at his level, he did not cultivate. However, Andrius meditated every day to calm his mind and clear his thoughts.Soon, three months passed.Sensing the increasingly intense presence of the tribulation, Andrius did not hide anymore and removed the effect of the Primordial Unity Pearl that was concealing his aura.Whoosh...An immense power surged forth, and massive tribulation clouds soon formed in the sky.At that moment, Andrius sat on top of a desolate mountain.A large crowd had gathered in the distance.It had been many years since anyone in the Immortal Realm had attempted the divine tribulation. Furthermore, Andrius had deliberately invited many people to witness the event to broaden the influence of the Lunarius Alliance.“Hiss... As expected of
Andrius chuckled. “It’s not that serious. I already have a plan.”“Tell me, Andy.”“I have an extraordinary treasure. The treasure itself contains its own independent space filled with countless treasures and living beings. Furthermore, the spiritual energy inside is ten, a hundred times richer than the outside world. I plan to entrust this treasure to you. Carve out a secluded area within it for Luna to recover.”Andrius slowly explained.The extraordinary treasure he spoke of was none other than the Immortal Demon Palace.With his current strength, crossing the divine tribulation would not be a problem.The Immortal Demon Palace was an independent realm constructed by the beings of the Divine Realm. Even figures like Cedric, the Blood Demon King, the Hidden Monarch, and the others had no choice but to follow its rules.Hiding Luna inside would ensure her safety.Of course, there was a small problem. If Andrius perished in the Divine Realm, as the owner of the Immortal Demon P
It was as if the dragon soul had always been part of his body.“How strange...”Andrius muttered to himself and continued to observe.Nothing happened.The dragon soul quickly integrated into his own without any further events.It only gave Andrius a vague sense of completeness, like something had filled a gap within him.It was a mysterious and eerie feeling.Swoosh...After the dragon soul left, the massive dragon bones collapsed, turning into a pile of white ash on the ground.It was clear that the dragon bones were preserved until now solely because of the dragon soul’s presence.“Forget it.”Seeing that the matter was settled, Andrius did not dwell on it.After glancing around and finding nothing unusual, he steadied himself, walked outside, and began thinking about his next move.“Andy!”“Wolf King!”“Andrius!”As soon as they saw Andrius, Noir, Halle, Kate, and the others rushed to him.While Andrius was absorbing the dragon soul, Noir had filled them in on the
Whoosh...Just as Andrius sent a wisp of his divine sense to investigate, an apparition suddenly emerged from the dragon bones.It was vague and ethereal, yet exuded a powerful aura.Gradually, it took the shape of a dragon.Andrius raised his brows. He was not surprised, though, let alone afraid.He looked at the dragon apparition, who looked back at him.Soon, the dragon apparition spoke in confusion, “Young man, I smell an extraordinary aura on you.”Smell...Many thoughts flashed through Andrius’ mind.What could a dragon find extraordinary? Perhaps it was the scent of the Divine Realm or the Void Thunder Dragon. Could it be the Divine Realm phoenix?The next second, the dragon asked, “Are you a descendant of the phoenix?”Andrius casually raised his hand, and a wisp of flame appeared at his fingertips. It was the phoenix’s true flame.“I knew it!”The dragon apparition trembled slightly.Then, its enormous eyes showed a trace of sorrow.Andrius frowned, sensing some
The remaining power of Andrius’ punch slammed into the man’s head viciously, like a hammer smashing a watermelon, splattering everywhere.“Hiss—”The captured cultivators could not help but gasp.Wow.Who was this guy? He was able to kill a mid-stage Aureate Immortal in just a single punch. Was he even human?Even Halle, Kate, and the others were dumbfounded.It had not been long since they last saw him, but he had already grown to be this powerful. It was completely unbelievable.The members of Dragon Immortal Sect were shocked and terrified.He was too strong!Even the sect leader was killed in one punch. They would be serving themselves up on a silver platter.At that moment, everyone kneeled.“Please have mercy!”“Please spare us.”It was the sect leader who ordered us to do this...”They groveled repeatedly, banging their heads until they bled. Though they did not dare stop.What was begging as long as they could live?However, Andrius’ words threw them into despai
“Andrius!”“Wolf King!”The group was instantly overjoyed when they saw Andrius.They soon snapped back to their senses, though. This was the heart of Dragon Immortal Sect, and they were in the middle of a sacrificial ceremony.“Run!”“Andrius, leave now. Don’t worry about us!”“That’s right. Just avenge us later!”They knew Andrius was strong, but they did not know how strong.After all, Dragon Immortal Sect was a powerful sect, and the sect leader and Grand Elder were all gathered in the hall.No matter how powerful Andrius was, he could not face off against so many opponents.Andrius could not help but laugh.However, before he could explain, Noir said solemnly, “Don’t worry. With Andy’s current strength, wiping them out will be as easy as slaughtering chickens.”Halle, Kate, and the others were stunned.Noir was extremely confident. Could Andrius have really become a great power in the Immortal Realm?While they were still in doubt...“It’s him!”The disciples immed
“It’s not a shame. As long as we awaken the true dragon’s soul, we can get any woman we want in the future.”“But it’s hard to find one that’s as beautiful and graceful...”The disciples drooled and spoke lewdly, but their actions were swift. They quickly restrained Halle and the others.Of course, they were not the only sacrifices.There were many other cultivators, even some powerful fiends and Demon Kings.“Let’s start!”In the center of the altar, Bernard saw that everyone was in place and gave the order.“Understood!”Everyone started to move.The disciples restrained Halle and the others firmly.The 108 core and elite disciples began channeling immortal essence, feeding it into Bernard’s body.In an instant, Bernard grew into a towering figure like a giant.It was one of his techniques.As he continuously chanted, the dragon bones in the center of the altar trembled slightly.It was clear he was trying to awaken the dragon.“No, I don’t want to die.”“You beasts!