CHAPTER 427: CHAPTER 426: DEVIL SCROLL_1

"Sikong Yi has five direct disciples. However, Yan Xiang is only ranked fourth among them."

Elder Beiming’s expression was grave as he began to explain the strength of Skypiercing Peak to Ling Chen.

"Yan Xiang is only ranked fourth?"

Ling Chen was shocked. Does that mean there are three others even stronger than Yan Xiang? Sikong Yi has far too many exceptional disciples!

"I won’t introduce them one by one," Elder Beiming continued. "Yan Xiang cultivates the Great Devil Technique, not Sikong Yi’s Demon Emperor’s Scripture, so his status isn’t considered particularly high."

"Sikong Yi’s Big Disciple is named Xie Zhiqiu. His cultivation has reached the Grand Master Eighth Level, and he cultivates the Demon Emperor’s Scripture. Not long ago, he stepped into the Third Layer of the Demon Emperor’s Scripture, the ’Demon Heart Path’ realm. You should know that even Sikong Yi himself hasn’t reached the fourth layer yet. This man is your greatest enemy."

So, there’s such a figure on Skypiercing Peak.

Ling Chen’s face turned serious. Although he had just broken through and reached the Grand Master Third Level, he didn’t consider himself invincible. Against an expert like Xie Zhiqiu, he knew he had to be cautious.

"There is one more person you need to pay special attention to." Elder Beiming’s voice sounded again in his ears, causing Ling Chen’s eyes to narrow slightly. "He is the Heartless Young Master, Xun Wujie. This man is utterly ruthless and has practically no weaknesses. Among the younger generation, I’m afraid no one can confidently claim to be able to defeat him."

"Xun Wujie? So it’s him."

Ling Chen nodded. He had witnessed Xun Wujie’s strength in the Human Emperor’s Underground Palace. At that time, even when he and Xu Ruoyan joined forces to perform the Yin-Yang Sword Song, they only managed to barely repel Xun Wujie, who was using merely seventy percent of his strength. If Xun Wujie hadn’t chosen to retreat, both he and Xu Ruoyan would likely have been in grave danger.

This man truly is a formidable character.

"So, is he also our enemy?" Ling Chen frowned.

"Not exactly," Elder Beiming shook his head. "The Heartbroken Elder has always acted independently within the Saint Witch Religion, not aligning with any faction. Therefore, Xun Wujie cannot be considered our enemy. Rather, he is a powerful competitor. If necessary, you could even try to form an alliance with him. After all, with so many opponents, it’s unwise to make another powerful enemy."

Ling Chen nodded in agreement.

"Oh, right, there’s one more person you need to be wary of." Elder Beiming suddenly seemed to recall someone else and reminded Ling Chen gravely, "The younger generation from the Myriad Beasts Sect is also participating in this trial. Among them is Teng Beast, the Big Disciple of the Myriad Beasts Sect."

"I heard you killed Xu Chao, the Second disciple of the Elder of Myriad Beasts. This time, the disciples of the Myriad Beasts Sect will undoubtedly see you as their primary target. If they encounter you, they will surely swarm and attack, determined to eliminate you."

"The Myriad Beasts Sect! I almost forgot about that."

The gravity on Ling Chen’s face deepened. He might have forgotten this grudge, but it was certain the members of the Myriad Beasts Sect had not.

Back then, the Elder of Myriad Beasts pursued him for thousands of miles. Although unsuccessful, he certainly wouldn’t let the matter rest so easily.

As Elder Beiming was reminding Ling Chen, the Elders of the Saint Witch Religion began to mobilize, collectively channeling their True Qi into the Array Formation on Sky Demon Peak.

"Activate the Sky Demon Tower!"

Following Sikong Yi’s command, the Elders increased the infusion of their True Qi. Above the Array Formation, ancient, multicolored patterns began to spread, eventually extending to the Sky Demon Tower.

HUM!

The entire Sky Demon Tower began to tremble violently. Thousands of black patterns converged upon the great doors of the Sky Demon Tower. These doors, which seemed to have been sealed for a very long time, suddenly burst open.

Deep within the gateway, countless Demon Shadows flickered, but they were restrained by some power, unable to escape the Sky Demon Tower.

These Demon Shadows were once ancestors of the Demonic Sect. However, after centuries of imprisonment, most had lost their sanity, transforming into frenzied energy bodies. Upon encountering flesh-and-blood humans, they would pounce like wolves on meat, desperate to attack.

Gazing into the depths of the tower, everyone, including Elder Beiming and the Ghost God Honorific, felt a sense of apprehension.

Even individuals of their power had to revere and show deference to the entities dwelling deep within the Sky Demon Tower.

Several young experts of the Demon Way paled, but the eyes of most burned with fighting spirit. The Sky Demon Tower before them was now their battlefield.

WHOOSH!

Seeing the Sky Demon Tower open, Sikong Yi waved his hand. A scroll flew out from his sleeve, floated in mid-air, and then unfurled from top to bottom. Strikingly clear lines of text were inscribed upon it.

These lines of text were clearly names—the names of the young Demon Way powerhouses participating in the Sky Demon Tower trial.

Elder Beiming explained, "This scroll is a unique worldly treasure intrinsically linked with the Sky Demon Tower, known as the ’Devil Scroll.’ It records the names of all trial participants. Their names are currently grey because they haven’t entered the Sky Demon Tower. Once they go inside, their names will light up."

"However, if a participant dies inside the Sky Demon Tower, their connection to the scroll will be severed, and their name will turn grey again. Rankings are determined by your achievements within the tower, the charge level of your Demon Soul Bead, and the strength of the Demonic Will Remnants you kill—the more powerful the remnants, the more energy your Demon Soul Bead will receive. These rankings will be displayed in real-time on this Devil Scroll."

After Elder Beiming finished his explanation, Sikong Yi’s voice once again echoed across the entirety of Sky Demon Peak.

"Now, young talents of the Demon Way, infuse a strand of your Origin True Qi into this Devil Scroll! This will link your aura with it."

Instantly, a unified roar erupted from the countless people surrounding Sky Demon Peak. Each person unleashed a burst of their True Qi, sending it streaking towards the Devil Scroll.

Ling Chen was no exception. With a wave of his hand, a sharp beam of True Qi shot out and merged into the scroll. It vanished like a stone sinking into the ocean, but he immediately felt an unbreakable, flesh-and-blood connection form between himself and the scroll.

Truly a unique worldly treasure, Ling Chen thought, an indescribable sensation washing over him.

Sikong Yi continued, "Alright! Since all trial disciples have infused their Origin True Qi into the Devil Scroll, you may now enter the Sky Demon Tower! However, before the trial concludes, you must exit immediately when you hear the Demon Bell ring. If you fail to emerge in time, the great doors will close, and you will be considered to have fallen."

Hearing this, everyone’s heart tensed. It was clear they had to exit before the Demon Bell sounded. Otherwise, even if they survived, they would likely be slowly consumed within the Sky Demon Tower, driven to qi deviation by the chaotic demonic aura inside.