Chapter 994: Demon Kingdom Undercover

Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, a month had passed.

"Ding! Congratulations to the Host for completing the main mission. You have received 120,000 counterattack points, a brand-new free teleportation anchor, and the second half of the Creation-grade Cultivation Technique, 'Great Luo Jade Palace Scripture'. The mission rewards have been automatically distributed to the System space."

"Ding! From now on, the counterattack points required to activate the Dao Enlightenment function for the Host will be permanently halved. Please be aware…"

Hearing the System notification sound in his ears, Qi Yuan's expression did not show much fluctuation. Compared to this mission that had zero difficulty, he was more worried about his own condition.

Even after returning to the Lower Realm, his cultivation level continued to steadily rise in an inconceivable manner. After a month, he had even broken through to the True Immortal Middle Stage.

For an Immortal at the True Immortal stage, such an inconceivable rate of cultivation growth had completely broken the basic laws of the Cultivation World; it was practically like a myth.

What was even more outrageous was that, even now, his rapidly climbing cultivation showed no signs of stopping. Even Qi Yuan himself did not know how long this state would last.

If it were any other Cultivator, facing this dream-like Opportunity, they would definitely be overjoyed and ecstatic, wishing for such a good thing to last forever.

But Qi Yuan, who was accustomed to steady progress, instinctively felt a sense of inexplicable vigilance. It seemed that, in the dark, a pair of invisible hands were trying to push him forward…

By comparison, Lin Zhen, who had the same encounter as him, had stopped his cultivation growth after breaking through to the Mahayana Peak. He was currently in seclusion to stabilize his cultivation and could soon begin the preparations for Ascension.

It was precisely because of this that Qi Yuan realized his situation seemed to be different from that certain Child of Destiny.

Both had worshipped the Heavenly Dao Will at the Heaven Worship Platform, but what Lin Zhen reaped were genuine benefits, whereas he seemed to have been arranged…

"Forget it. Regardless, an increase in strength is always a good thing."

"As long as I don't provoke that Haotian Immortal Emperor, I shouldn't be in any danger…"

After some self-comfort, Qi Yuan's mindset gradually calmed down. Since this matter was out of his control, fretting over it would be of no use and would only add unnecessary worry.

Then, he composed his thoughts, and his figure silently disappeared from the spot, escaping into the Void Realm.

The next moment, Qi Yuan appeared in the depths of a resplendent palace, which was none other than the Endless Sea Dragon Palace where the Sea Clan Demon Emperor resided.

At the same time, Zhu Jiuyin, who was concentrating on her Cultivation, felt her heart skip a beat. When she opened her eyes, she saw that familiar figure not far away and was immediately startled, unable to help but exclaim in surprise:

"It's you?"

Besides wariness, there was also a hint of irrepressible joy in her voice.

Qi Yuan's lips curled up, and he solemnly reminded her:

"Your Majesty, as the third demon pet under This Qi's command, what should you call me when you see me?"

Although this Inexpensive Ancestor Master had once consumed a peaceful cultivation pill, more than half a year had passed, and the medicinal effect had long since dissipated, so naturally, she could move freely.

"You… you have really achieved Immortal Ascension!"

Sensing the unfathomable and majestic Aura on the man before her, Zhu Jiuyin's pupils shrank, her own Aura instantly weakened, and her heart was thrown into turmoil.

She had never expected that the highest goal she had always sought would be reached so easily by the other party…

After hesitating for a moment, she finally bit her lip, bowed respectfully to Qi Yuan, and called out in a deep voice:

"Master, you have arrived suddenly this time; is there any instruction?"

The Yao Race worshipped the strong. Facing Qi Yuan, whose strength far exceeded her own, Zhu Jiuyin called him "Master" with complete sincerity, without any awkwardness at all.

Seeming very satisfied with her attitude, Qi Yuan nodded kindly and said indifferently:

"In return for you calling me Master, today I will bestow an Opportunity upon you."

After saying this, he opened his palm, and a glistening jade bottle instantly appeared out of thin air.

Opening the bottle cap, a refreshing medicinal fragrance permeated the air, instantly filling the entire hall.

Just by smelling a trace of the fragrance, Zhu Jiuyin felt the demon power within her body boiling endlessly, and even her cultivation, which had already reached the Peak of the Lower Realm, was faintly loosening.

Not knowing what she thought of, Zhu Jiuyin's beautiful eyes instantly widened, and she looked at the jade bottle in Qi Yuan's hand in disbelief, asking with a trembling voice:

"Mas… Master, could it be that what you… what you are holding is… an Immortal Pill?"

"That is correct."

Facing Zhu Jiuyin's disbelieving gaze, Qi Yuan smiled slightly, shook the pill bottle in his hand nonchalantly, and said with a calm expression:

"What is contained inside is a Nine-Origin Marrow Cleansing Pill, which is an Immortal-grade Medicinal Pill exclusive to the Yao Race."

"With your Aptitude, as long as you consume one, you will have a 100% chance of Ascension to the Immortal Realm and attaining the Demon Immortal Realm!"

As expected!

Hearing Qi Yuan's introduction, Zhu Jiuyin's breathing became more and more rapid. Her eyes were fixed on the pill bottle in Qi Yuan's hand, and clear desire was revealed in the depths of her eyes.

As long as she could obtain this Immortal Pill, she could achieve her long-cherished wish and ascend to the Immortal Realm, which was filled with Opportunities!

Although she was extremely excited in her heart, her remaining sanity forced her to suppress the urge to obtain the Medicinal Pill at all costs, waiting for the other party to state his true purpose.

She knew that this peerless Opportunity, which could allow one to reach the heavens in a single bound, could not be obtained for free.

To want to obtain an Immortal Pill, who knew what price she would have to pay!

However, at this moment, she saw the person suddenly raise his hand and throw it; the pill bottle hovered steadily before Zhu Jiuyin, within reach!

"It's yours."

Seeing this scene, Zhu Jiuyin's delicate body trembled, and she subconsciously took the pill bottle. After confirming it was not an illusion, her face still carried disbelief, and she could not help but ask:

"Master, are you really going to bestow this Immortal Pill upon this servant?"

"Of course."

Qi Yuan shook his head indifferently and said lightly:

"I said before, as long as you follow me faithfully, benefits will naturally not be lacking. Even helping you achieve Immortal Ascension is no problem at all."

"It is merely a single Immortal Pill; I have plenty of them."

Qi Yuan was not bragging. After looting the Tai Hao residence and the Immortal Emperors Treasury, the number of Immortal-grade treasures on his person was uncountable. In terms of net worth, he could completely compete for the title of "Richest Person in the Immortal Realm".

He had gobbled up seventy or eighty taiyi true dragon pills alone, easily raising the potential of his True Dragon phantom body to the Golden Immortal level.

For Immortal Pills of the level of the Nine-Origin Marrow Cleansing Pill, he could easily pull out hundreds or thousands of them. Bestowing one to Zhu Jiuyin was like a drop in the ocean to him.

Hearing these nonchalant words, Zhu Jiuyin was completely shocked into speechlessness.

She had never dreamed that she had only been forced to become someone's demon pet, yet in the end, it had become her Opportunity for Immortal Ascension…

After a brief moment of confusion, Zhu Jiuyin could no longer suppress the excitement in her heart. With a solemn expression, she bowed and saluted:

"Thank you, Master, for your grace!"

Qi Yuan smiled and nodded, then composed his expression and instructed seriously:

"As a member of the Yao Race, after your Ascension, you will definitely be teleported to a certain Demon Kingdom in the Immortal Realm. At that time, you will go undercover in the Demon Kingdom and act as a mole."

"Once there is any movement in the Demon Kingdom, you must report to me at the first Opportunity. Do you understand?"

Facing the instruction, Zhu Jiuyin's expression became serious, and she agreed without hesitation:

"Rest assured, Master, this servant will not fail your trust!"

"Good."

Just as Qi Yuan wanted to continue with a few more instructions, the Immortal pendant in his bosom suddenly flickered slightly, and at the same time, a thought from the Immortal Realm was transmitted:

"Big Brother, it's me, Ji Fan. Something big is about to happen here. If you are free now, please come over immediately for a discussion. This matter concerns the safety of the Human Race and must not be delayed…"