Archean Eon Art c1-766

by I Eat Tomatoes, Wo Chi Xi Hong Shi, 我吃西红柿

  This drop of blood was extremely difficult for Demon Slayer Saber to absorb. It took an hour to absorb the drop of blood completely. It’s so difficult for even Demon Slayer to absorb it. Meng Chuan sighed inwardly. Even in Demon Slayer’s long history, it might not have absorbed a corpse of a physical body cultivation expert at the Creation realm.

  Demon Slayer was an evil saber to begin with. This Creation-realm alien corpse wasn’t of this world. Only the three sects would have something like this in their possession. In the past, the three sects had no need to nurture an evil saber.

  Demon Slayer continued absorbing the alien’s blood. After absorbing the alien’s blood for more than two hours, it stopped. It seemed to be satiated for the time being.

  Demon Slayer has to digest the blood slowly. I’ll let it absorb more tomorrow. Meng Chuan was looking forward to seeing Demon Slayer’s changes after it completely absorbed the Creation-realm alien corpse.

  Days passed.

  Another evening.

  Meng Chuan returned to Lake Heart Pavilion and had dinner with his wife, Liu Qiyue.

  Huh? Meng Chuan and Liu Qiyue turned to stare into the distance.

  An illusory figure walked over from a distance. It was dressed in a black robe and had a skinny face. Its yellow eyes were smiling as it stepped foot on Lake Heart Pavilion.

  Meng Chuan and his wife stood up and walked out.

  “Demon monarch?” Meng Chuan asked.“Greetings, Marquis Eastcalm, Marchioness Calmmoon.” The illusory black-robed figure bowed slightly.

  “This is the first time I’ve seen a demon monarch embodiment. I wonder which greater demon monarch you are,” said Meng Chuan. He had seen the embodiments of Qin Wu and Luo Tang. Embodiments could be produced after attaining a fifth-level Essence Soul. An embodiment didn’t have any offensive means. However, demons had all sorts of strange divine powers. Perhaps a fourth Firmament demon monarch might have an embodiment.

  The black-robed illusory figure smiled and said, “My name is Mo Nan. I’m here to invite Marquis Eastcalm and Marchioness Calmmoon to join us demons.”

  “Join the demons?” Meng Chuan scoffed. “Why should I, a human, join the demons?”

  “Why is the Skydemon Sect willing to fight for the demons?” said the black-robed illusory figure with a smile. “It’s precisely because our Imperial Lords have sent the Demon Sacred Monument from outer space to the Skydemon Sect. On the Sacred Monument is our demons’ promise to the humans that we will allow the Skydemon Sect to rule ten percent of the world forever, ensuring the human race’s survival. From then on, the Godfiend cultivation system will be abolished and humans will only follow the Skydemon cultivation system. The human race will become one of the demon’s Hundred Races, becoming a part of the demons.”

  Meng Chuan and Liu Qiyue looked at each other.

  “Humanity will definitely lose the war between humans and demons,” said the illusory black-robed figure. “Since you will definitely lose, why must you send yourselves to your deaths? You can lead your clansmen and continue living happily. As long as no new Godfiends are born, the demons will allow you to exist. Once you die of old age, there will naturally be no more Godfiends.”

  The black-robed figure smiled. “Wouldn’t it be good if you, your wife, your clansmen, and your descendants can live carefree lives?”

  Chapter 280 - Has There Ever Been Any Demon Species That Survived Thanks to Promises?

  “Carefree life? What a joke,” said Liu Qiyue coldly. “How is it a joke?” The black-robed illusory figure smiled. “Do you insist on dying in battle, including your family and children? Is that good?”

  Meng Chuan looked at him. “Do you think you demon monarchs are able to kill us?” The black-robed illusory figure laughed. “The demons can send an unending number of forces into the human world with fifth Firmament greater demon monarchs and even demon sages. The forces that enter this world will only grow stronger. Your Creation Supremacies have to bow their heads obediently or they will die without a doubt. Why are you Marquis Godfiends so stubborn? We demons do not need you to submit now.

  “You can continue to be heroes among humans, as long as you reveal some information secretly. When the war outcome becomes irreversible, and humanity’s loss becomes inevitable, it will not be too late for you to surrender. Of course, you have to provide intelligence first. If you don’t contribute at all, we demons won’t accept you even if you wish to surrender in the future,” said the illusory black-robed figure with a smile. “You don’t lose anything in this case. All you need to do is secretly reveal some information. There are many Godfiends doing this. One more doesn’t matter. You have a backup plan for yourself, your family, and clansmen. Isn’t that nice?”

  Meng Chuan shook his head gently. “I don’t think it’s nice.”

  “In the future, humans promised territory will be small-only ten percent of the human world. However, at the very least, you will be able to reproduce and survive. Your family and clansmen can continue generation after generation. You can also live a carefree life. Isn’t that great?” said the black-robed illusory figure. “Whether your descendants follow the Skydemon cultivation system or the Godfiend cultivation system, how does that relate to you? If you switch to another cultivation system, you will also have a very long lifespan. Are you going to drag countless people down with you just to continue the Godfiend cultivation system legacy?

  “How nice it would be to give up the Godfiend cultivation system and live happily with countless people,” said the black-robed illusory figure. It was only an embodiment, and it didn’t have any bewitching powers. It was also aware that such bewitching powers could only affect Marquis and Regis Godfiends for a short period of time.

  If he wanted them to join the demons, the Marquis and Regis Godfiends had to agree of their own accord.

  “As long as you secretly leak the information, no one will be able to detect it. Even us demons won’t have any evidence to accuse you,” said the black-robed illusory figure. “If a miracle really happens and the humans will win, nobody will know about you leaking information as long as you keep your mouth shut. We demons will not be able to accuse you either. Even if we do… the humans will not believe it either.

  “If you advance, you will enjoy glory within the human race. If you retreat, you will rule over countless mortals in the humans’ assigned territory in the future. You will be able to live the life of an exalted one. Marquis Eastcalm, Marchioness Calmmoon, you have to consider it seriously. It’s not only for you but also for your children.”

  “The method of leaking information is very simple. Use a Bewitching Art and control a mortal to deliver information. That mortal will not be able to reveal that you were the one who leaked the information. Leave behind a secret mark that we agree upon. We demons only need to know that it’s from the two of you,” said the illusory black-robed figure gently. Meng Chuan said wistfully, “The fear of death is a common trait of humans. I’m afraid Godfiends will truly divulge information to you as a result.”

  The illusory black-robed figure nodded with a smile. “Yes, there is quite the number.”

  “But the so-called promise, the promise engraved on the Sacred Monument, is a joke.” Meng Chuan sneered at him.

  “Joke? The Demon Sacred Monument is an extremely important object for us demons. The Imperial Lords personally engraved the promise on the Demon Sacred Monument. If they don’t fulfill the promise, the Imperial Lords will be mocked by the world. No demon will believe them in the future,” said the illusory black-robed figure.

  Meng Chuan shook his head and said, “According to what I know, the demons are divided into many races-wolves, bears, tigers, etc. Which one of these demons survived through promises?”

  The illusionary figure in the black robe was stunned.

  “In the Demon Realm, the strong prey on the weak,” said Meng Chuan, “Only by relying on strength can one survive. To appease the humans, the demons have promised that humans will be one
of the demons’ Hundred Races. However, if you really occupy this world in the future, will the other demons spare humans?” Meng Chuan shook his head.

  “The Imperial Lord carved it on the Sacred Monument…” the illusory black-robed figure continued.

  “Haha, the Imperial Lords might not go against their promises, but what about future Imperial Lords?” Meng Chuan continued, “According to what I know, it’s common for Imperial Lords to kill other Imperial Lords. Even Imperial Lords can kill each other, so why would they care about the promise on a Sacred Monument left behind by other Imperial Lords?”

  The black-robed illusory figure looked at Meng Chuan and said softly, “Marquis Eastcalm, you are indeed impressive. Yes, the demons revere the strong. Future Imperial Lords might not continue to abide by the promise engraved on the Sacred Monument erected by a former Imperial Lord. However, Imperial Lords live for 10,000 years! Humans will have thousands of years to develop well. I believe that humans can also give birth to a group of Skydemon experts. This way, they can be ranked among the hundred races through their strength.”

  “The Skydemon cultivation system?” Meng Chuan scoffed. “The Skydemon cultivation system is weaker than the demon monarch system. The highest realm one can reach is the fifth Firmament Skydemon realm. Any random demon sage can destroy all of humanity. How is humanity to stand equal with the other demons?”

  “Skydemons can also reach the demon sage realm,” said the illusory black-robed figure.

  Meng Chuan shook his head. “It’s just a theoretical pie in the sky. Has anyone achieved it?”

  “Marquis Eastcalm, the Imperial Lords’ promise ensures at least a few thousand years of peace. Regis Godfiends only live for 500 years,” said the illusory black-robed figure. “All of you will be able to live a stable life. It will be the case even for 100 generations. If that’s the case, why care about what will happen in thousands of years?”

  “Perhaps a new demon Imperial Lord arises the moment the Godfiends surrender,” said Meng Chuan with a chuckle. “Once the new Imperial Lord gives the order, humans will be completely wiped out. The other three Imperial Lords can say that it’s an order from the new Imperial Lord, so they aren’t able to stop him.”

  “Imperial Lords need to uphold their reputations as well,” the illusory black-robed figure said.“You want me to place all of humanity’s hopes of survival on a demon Imperial Lord’s reputation?” Meng Chuan scoffed. “Besides, this is us humans’ world. Our home. Why do we have to give control of our world over to the demons?”

  The illusory black-robed figure shook his head gently. “Marquis Eastcalm, think more about your clansmen. It’s just a backup plan.

  “A territory that is only ten percent of the human world.” Meng Chuan said wistfully, “The promised territory will shrink greatly. The people who originally lived in the world will probably become food for the demons. Humans will be devoured. Only the Skydemon Sect and some cowardly Godfiend traitors will lead their family members to live an abject life in the remaining territory, relying on an Imperial Lord’s so-called promise to protect them. This is like a dog’s life. Godfiends would rather die than be the dogs of demons.” Meng Chuan looked at the illusory figure.

  Liu Qiyue stood beside Meng Chuan and was equally determined.

  “What… is the point?” The black-robed figure shook his head gently.

  “Don’t worry. The demons won’t win this war. We humans will definitely win.” Meng Chuan looked at him. “All the invading demons will die!”

  “Haha. Marquis Eastcalm, have you taken a close look at the human forces’ strength?” The black-robed illusory figure laughed. “As a Marquis Godfiend, don’t you have any basic knowledge of the war’s situation?” “We will definitely win the war,” said Meng Chuan calmly. “Besides, we humans will not forget the blood debt you demons have incurred. One day, you demons will have to pay with blood.”

  “Pay with blood? Who can do so? You?” The illusory black-robed figure laughed. “Marquis Eastcalm, you are blind. Perhaps you will understand the situation better in a few days. I’ll pay you a visit when the time comes.” With that said, the illusory figure dissipated.

  Chapter 281 - Demon Army

  After the black-robed illusory figure vanished, Liu Qiyue angrily said, “The demons are really sinister. They put it nicely, calling it a backup plan for the individual and their clansmen. If one really colluded with the demons, why would they risk their lives to kill demon monarchs? Aren’t they afraid that the demons will settle the score after killing so many of them?”

  “This is a strategy to attack the hearts of humans,” said Meng Chuan coldly. “If some Godfiends lose their will to fight, the human race will lose a portion of their combat strength. Offering a pie in the sky… will make the war much easier. Isn’t that great?”

  Liu Qiyue nodded and said, “That’s right. The demons do such things because attacking the human world head-on is very difficult for them.”

  “Of course it’s difficult. The stronger demons can’t enter at all,” said Meng Chuan. “Qiyue, I’ll be heading to the chamber to cultivate.”

  “Demon Slayer hasn’t finished devouring that Creation-realm alien corpse? It’s been more than a month,” Liu Qiyue whispered.

  “It won’t take much longer. It should finish in one or two days,” said Meng Chuan.

  In the chamber.

  As usual, Meng Chuan took out the 30-foot-long Creation-realm alien corpse. The corpse had already withered quite a bit. However, its black scales and bones were still intact. Nearly half of its muscles and tendons remained.

  Demon Slayer had only absorbed a third of it. However, Meng Chuan had said that Demon Slayer would finish absorbing the corpse within a day or two because Demon Slayer’s absorption speed increased over time.

  Go. Meng Chuan unsheathed Demon Slayer and casually threw it. Demon Slayer stabbed into the alien corpse. Immediately, Demon Slayer absorbed the blood. The alien’s flesh and blood vanished slowly.

  At the side, Meng Chuan practiced the Heart Intent Saber Art empty-handed as Demon Slayer absorbed the alien corpse.

  Roughly two hours passed.

  An unknown aura emanated. Meng Chuan turned his head in puzzlement. He saw Demon Slayer’s blade transforming as a strange power gathered over it. Gradually, complicated runes appeared on the blade.

  Godfiend runes? Meng Chuan’s eyes lit up. The physical body cultivation system, demon monarch cultivation system, Godfiend cultivation system, etc. Runes would appear when one reached a certain level in any cultivation system. For example, Meng Chuan’s Indestructible Divine Armor manifested as runes. They represented a particular law and possessed a unique power.

  The runes continued to spread along the blade, and in a few seconds, they were completed. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

  Following that, Demon Slayer’s absorption speed of the alien corpse suddenly increased. Large amounts of flesh and bones began to break apart as the golden-red blood surged towards Demon Slayer. Demon Slayer’s absorption speed is so fast. Meng Chuan watched as Demon Slayer devoured the Creation-realm alien corpse at an astonishing speed. Even the black scales were pulverized, transforming into a black mist that fused with Demon Slayer.

  In just a few seconds, the corpse was completely devoured, leaving only the right claw’s five razor-sharp hooks.

  Only the right claw is left? Furthermore, Demon Slayer can’t absorb it at all. Meng Chuan waved his hand and Demon Slayer flew into his hand. The claw that resembled five knives flew in front of him. Every hook was like a blade, about seven or eight inches. They were long and extremely sharp. It was likely the Creation-realm alien’s sharpest body part. If the claw is reforged, it will be a divine armament. This corpse is extremely tough. Archean Mountain’s predecessors probably didn’t study this corpse carefully. As for the expert who killed this alien, he probably didn’t think much of the corpse.

  At such a high physical body cultivation realm, it was probably not difficult
for the alien to revive with a single drop of blood. So how did the Archean Mountain senior kill it? The corpse was left mostly intact. Was that Archean Mountain senior already an Imperial Lord?

  Several Imperial Lords have existed in human history. Even an expert with an eighth-level Essence Soul has existed. I believe that someone in my generation can do it as well. Meng Chuan put away the claw, prepared to hand it to Archean Mountain for refinement. At the same time, he carefully looked at Demon Slayer.

  Its body was dark-red, but the endless baneful aura within the saber was even more intense and shocking than before. The baneful aura began attacking Meng Chuan’s consciousness. However, Meng Chuan had a fourth-level Essence Soul. He could completely withstand the baneful aura.

  “Slash!” Meng Chuan infused his Darkstar Quintessential Essence into Demon Slayer. He activated the runes on the saber and slashed downwards. With his Undying Body’s physical strength, the runic patterns on the dark-red saber’s blade became even more dazzling. With a very soft sound, the voice was sliced apart like paper. The rift was about a finger’s length.

  Through the void rift, one could see darkness. A chaotic, distorted void energy gathered within the void rift.

  I can actually tear open the void? Meng Chuan was alarmed. Although he could previously cause the void to collapse and distortwarping a 1,000-foot-distance to ten feethe was unable to tear open the void.

  Among Regis Godfiends, only those with high technique realms could tear open the void. Only when the density of power in one’s attack exceeded the limits of the could they tear open the void. Meng Chuan’s previous strength and speed were insufficient to tear open the void. Now that he had greater strength, due to Demon Slayer transforming, he could split open the void.