The words of the Demon Subduing Heavenly Venerable were like a cold wind, piercing through the chests of Wu Tian and Li Xingyun.
They found it hard to believe such a thing.
All along, in their understanding, the demon race should have been sealed.
But in the end, it turned out that humans and demons had been coexisting in the same world all along!
Wu Tian swallowed a mouthful of saliva, finally recovering from his shock, and then asked, "If that's the case,"
"Then why have those demonic creatures been staying in the Chaotic Demon Sea all this time?"
"Now that humanity's strength has been greatly weakened, it should be the best time for them to launch an attack!"
The Demon Subduing Heavenly Venerable said, "That is because after the great war in ancient times, even the demon race was severely wounded and found it difficult to form strong combat power again."
"And another reason is..."
The Demon Subduing Heavenly Venerable paused, then his tone suddenly deepened: "They are very likely helping the Demon Lord to resurrect!"
"What?!" Wu Tian and the other were shocked again.
Wu Tian asked again, "Resurrect? Senior Demon Subduing, what basis do you have for saying that?"
The Demon Subduing Heavenly Venerable nodded, "I already said that the Demon Lord still has a remnant soul."
"And if he is given enough power to nurture it, then his resurrection should only be a matter of time."
"How could this be..." Wu Tian felt his mind buzzing.
After a while, he said, "If that's the case, then why hasn't the Demon Slaying Palace made any moves over the years?"
"Knowing that the Demon Lord is about to resurrect, they should have found ways to attack!"
"The Demon Lord possesses such terrifying strength. If he is resurrected, won't this world truly be beyond saving?"
The Demon Subduing Heavenly Venerable sighed, "We naturally know this, but for so many years, we have not had the strength to break through the barrier of the black mist."
"As you know, there are no more Immortal Kings in this world, and if even a place that poses a threat to Immortal Kings is something we can't intrude upon, how can we?"
Wu Tian said anxiously, "Then does this mean there is no way at all?"
"Are we just going to watch the Demon Lord resurrect?"
The Demon Subduing Heavenly Venerable said, "If it were before, the situation would indeed be this dire."
"But it's different now. With you here, we have gained a glimmer of hope."
The Demon Subduing Heavenly Venerable continued, "As far as I know, there are currently over thirty ten-star Grand Luo Golden Immortals in the world, and those individuals are undoubtedly potential Immortal Kings."
"As long as you can open the Sacred Dragon Treasure, it would be equivalent to the world suddenly having over thirty more Immortal Kings."
"With your Sacred Dragon power assisting, perhaps we can break through the black mist and find the Demon Lord's remnant soul."
Upon hearing this, Wu Tian's spirits immediately lifted.
He quickly said, "If that's the case, then we must speed up the progress!"
"To be honest, I have already found three key fragments, and I need two more to open the treasure."
"Since the Demon Slaying Palace has such a vast sphere of influence, Senior Demon Subduing, why don't you help me find where the remaining fragments are?"
"As long as the treasure can be opened quickly, won't new Immortal Kings be born in the world?"
The Demon Subduing Heavenly Venerable smiled and said, "You have already found three fragments? That's good news."
"Then let me tell you some good news too. I actually already know where the remaining two fragments are."
Hearing this, Wu Tian was overjoyed and quickly said, "Is that so? Then please, Senior Demon Subduing, show me the way!"
The Demon Subduing Heavenly Venerable smiled, "One fragment is in the Heavenly Origin Sect, and the Sect Master of the Heavenly Origin Sect is the holder of the key fragment."
"What?!" Wu Tian's emotions were originally somewhat excited.
But after hearing this, his expression immediately became somewhat stiff.
He couldn't believe his ears and widened his eyes, "Senior Demon Subduing, you're not joking with me, are you?"
"The Heavenly Origin Sect... that's the head of the Eight Great Divine Sects! I heard their Sect Master is also a ten-star Grand Luo Golden Immortal?"
"How could this fragment... be with her?"
The Demon Subduing Heavenly Venerable smiled, "That's how it is. If you ask me, I can't answer this question."
"If you want to get that fragment, then you must go find the Sect Master of the Heavenly Origin Sect."
"Otherwise, you will never be able to piece it together."
Wu Tian suddenly felt immense pressure.
If the fragments were something he could get just by reaching out, that would be fine.
But the problem now was that to get the fragment, he would have to do that kind of thing!
But she was a dignified ten-star Grand Luo Golden Immortal, and in terms of seniority, she might even be in the same generation as Elder Shen Nong.
How could he, a mere young lad, have such intimate contact with her?
Even if he was willing, she might not be!
Thinking of this, a hint of bitterness appeared on Wu Tian's face, and he then asked, "Alright, I've noted that."
"Then, where is the second fragment?"
The Demon Subduing Heavenly Venerable smiled, and a meaningful glint flickered in his eyes: "This second fragment is within the Demon Slaying Palace."
"Ah?!" Wu Tian was greatly surprised, "It's within the Demon Slaying Palace?"
"No, what does this mean? How can the fragment be here?"
The Demon Subduing Heavenly Venerable smiled, "Because the fragment is with my granddaughter, and she is the Saintess of the Demon Slaying Palace. Don't you think that means it's within the Demon Slaying Palace?"
Wu Tian's eyes widened, his brain almost losing its ability to think.
After a long while, he finally swallowed a mouthful of saliva and said incredulously, "No, Senior Demon Subduing, you can't just say such things!"
"Is there really such a coincidence in this world? Are you sure you're not mistaken?"
The Demon Subduing Heavenly Venerable smiled, "How could I be mistaken about something like this? Believe me, the fragment is indeed with my granddaughter."
"As long as you can persuade her, she will naturally hand it over to you."
Wu Tian said somewhat hesitantly, "Senior Demon Subduing, don't say it so simply."
"That's your granddaughter, after all..."
"If you knew how to retrieve the key, you wouldn't be so cheerful right now..."
Who knew, the Demon Subduing Heavenly Venerable laughed heartily, "Sect Master Wu, you underestimate me too much. How could I not know about this matter?"
"If you were just a mediocre talent, then I naturally wouldn't agree."
"But you have greatly satisfied me, so you have passed this test."
"However, my granddaughter is not so easily won over, so from now on, it will depend on yourself."