Through the Queen's introduction, Tian Mo You learned that after reaching the fiftieth divine rank, demons would have the opportunity to enter the Demon Abyss once. The higher the race's tier, the more areas of the Demon Abyss would be accessible.
Unlike humans, the essence of demons was to seize everything, making them harmful creatures that consumed without expelling. Such existence was incompatible with heaven and earth, and thus the Earth's laws did not open to them. Therefore, demons' law power was obtained from their demon ranks, and the laws pervading the demon ranks were provided by the Demon Abyss.
The closer one was to the Demon Abyss, the closer the demon law obtained would be to its essence. This was the fundamental reason why the Demon Queen could rule over all demons.
However, few knew that the Demon Abyss itself was divided into several tiers.
On Earth, the demon ranks, from lowest to highest, were ordinary demons transformed from dark creatures, pure-blooded demons, and celestial demons.
Ordinary demons could reach the first layer of the Demon Abyss to comprehend more pure demon laws and search for beneficial demon creatures. These creatures were mostly in the form of ores and demon water from demon rivers, which could be refined into demon artifacts with incredible effects.
As a pure-blooded demon, the Queen could enter the second layer of the Demon Abyss. The laws here were of a higher tier than the first layer, and there were also various demon plants. For example, the demon goji berries that the Demon Queen gave Tian Mo You originated from the second layer of the Demon Abyss. Besides demon goji berries, there were also demon fruits, demon origin flowers, and many other varieties, each with its unique uses.
As for the third layer, it was the exclusive domain of celestial demons. It not only contained many laws closest to the essence of the demon path but was also rich in various demon beasts, demon plants, and minerals. If one hunted the demon beasts within and seized their demon cores, they could immediately acquire their unique demon divine abilities, elevating their strength above other races of the same tier.
"After entering the fiftieth rank, my requirement for you is to find and hunt 'heart demons' in the third layer of the Demon Abyss. Heart demons are formless and bodiless, feeding on desires. When they manifest, as long as you kill them and absorb their demon origin, you can immediately replace them, crossing the boundary to become a heart demon barrier for upper realm cultivators."
Tian Mo You looked at the Black Demon Queen with confusion, "Heart demon barrier?"
The Demon Queen nodded. "Above the Nascent Soul stage, for upper realm cultivators to enter higher levels, they not only have to undergo various heavenly tribulations but are also attacked by heart demons. This is the heart demon barrier. Ordinary heart demons have low intelligence. After successfully obstructing the tribulation-crosser, they often turn to ashes along with them. But you are different; you can directly replace the identity of the tribulation-crosser."
Tian Mo You heard this secret for the first time, his expression slightly solemn.
He then heard the Demon Queen say, "This world is too small. It is surrounded by star formations, and even a Demon Lord can only retreat in defeat. The only passage to the upper realm is controlled by the Dao Saint. Therefore, the only way for us to escape this world is to appear in the upper realm as heart demons through the Demon Abyss and then replace those tribulation-crossers."
"Otherwise, when the Dragon Kingdom fully grows, we will all perish!"
"So you want me to hunt heart demons, transform myself into a heart demon, and also bring back a heart demon from the Demon Abyss for you?" Tian Mo You understood the Queen's plan.
"Clever!" The Demon Queen walked towards him gracefully, her jade arms encircling his neck, smiling sweetly. "I dote on you so much, you won't forget me, will you?"
"Of course not, after all, I have always loved you!" Tian Mo You looked at her affectionately and said without hesitation.
The Demon Queen immediately giggled charmingly, smiling. "Even if you are a celestial demon, integrating the heart demon origin will take some time. Don't put too much pressure on yourself. Even if you try your best and only find one heart demon origin, this Queen will still dote on you."
Upon hearing this, Tian Mo You's heart was startled. The Queen was threatening him!
He could imagine that if he couldn't find two heart demon origins, he would be killed and his origin seized as soon as he returned from the Demon Abyss.
"Don't worry, even if I die, I will find two heart demon origins and fly with you forever." Tian Mo You said with firm conviction.
The Demon Queen's slender jade fingers gently lifted his chin, and she said somewhat affectionately, "Originally, I could have taken your celestial demon body immediately after you reached the fiftieth rank, and then I could have directly entered the third layer of the Demon Abyss. But you are so endearing to me that I am willing to coexist with you. I hope you will not let down my expectations."
I don't believe you!
Facing the Queen's confession, Tian Mo You's heart was as hard as iron. He guessed that the Queen was merely afraid of entering a weakened state after taking his demon body, and then being harmed by her subordinates.
It sounded so nice.
As for waiting until he reached the ninety-ninth demon rank to possess him, that was pure nonsense. Celestial demons were already beings that could fight seven opponents. By the time he reached the ninety-ninth rank, the Queen would likely be killed by him immediately, let alone possess him.
As it stood, he could only pretend to go along with the Queen for now. After notifying his main body, he would make other plans.
With that thought, he drank the demon liquid-soaked demon goji berry drink brought by the Queen. Instantly, his body was engulfed in demonic flames, and an extremely surging demonic energy flowed into his demon core. Then, the scene before his eyes changed, and he was standing on the demon rank.
Humans ascend the divine ranks, their direction is upward. Because the advancement channel has been closed, the end is nothingness.
The demons' demon ranks are downward, with the Demon Abyss at the end. However, due to the suppression of this world, it is difficult to advance to the Demon Lord level. This is also why the Demon Queen has remained at level ninety-nine.
At this moment, demonic mist surged above the demon rank, but it was quickly dispersed by Tian Mo You's ascending demon thought avatar. Relying on the demon liquid-soaked demon goji berries, he directly crossed forty demon ranks, reaching the forty-fifth demon rank.
When his consciousness returned to his body, he felt the demonic energy within him surge to its peak, and a fiery current flowed through his body, making him revere the Demon Queen.
Facing the Queen's alluring gaze, he directly swept her up into his arms and walked towards the large bed…
On the other side.
After bidding farewell to Wang Shouyi and his wife, Yu Zhibo appeared in the spatial region of his third elder brother-in-law, Bai Xinyi, with his main body.
As soon as he appeared, he saw Bai Xinyi standing with his hands behind his back, his lonely silhouette.
Sensing Yu Zhibo's arrival, Bai Xinyi slowly turned around and said with a smile, "Is this your true form?"
Yu Zhibo slowly nodded. His eyes transformed from the three-tomoe to the Eternal Mangekyo with serrated edges on the periphery. Then, a faint red light emanated from his left eye, and a long sword inscribed with profound runes flew out. He grasped it in his hand. "Third elder brother-in-law, are you ready? This sword strike will hurt a lot, a pain that pierces the soul."
Bai Xinyi, who had not held much hope for this matter, looked at the Taiji Heavenly Emperor Soul Severing Sword and felt the sense of threat emanating from it. His pupils contracted slightly, and then his face lit up with joy.
Perhaps… this sword can truly…