CHAPTER 375: CHAPTER 350: THE GREAT POET_2

HMPH...

Shock registered on the faces of the Demons present.

In particular, Wei Qin, standing in a corner, was filled with an extreme mix of envy, jealousy, and resentment.

If it weren’t for his defeat by Hong Yuan, he should have been enjoying the supreme glory in the center of the gathering, rather than sitting in the corner like an underling!

The White Fox Fairy’s eyes rippled with seductive charm as she thought to herself, "Grandmother told me I could trade with Xuan Guangqiao to get back the Dragon Sparrow Zither Holy Artifact. It seems that if I were to engage in an exchange of body and soul with him, it wouldn’t be a loss."

Li Jianqiu said, "’A man can be judged anew every three days.’ This guy has grown stronger again!"

Upon reaching the center, Hong Yuan bowed politely to the Flame Sparrow Great Saint.

Back when the Human Race had tried to execute him, and the Demon Clan had countered to rescue him, the Flame Sparrow Great Saint had also lent his strength to his aid.

The Flame Sparrow Great Saint smiled and hastily invited Hong Yuan, urging him to take a seat by his side.

Hong Yuan initially demurred, but in the end, he complied with the Flame Sparrow Great Saint’s kindness and took a seat next to him.

"White Fox Fairy, please continue." The Flame Sparrow Great Saint put away his smile. He spoke with an expressionless face, a stark contrast to the warm demeanor he had shown towards Hong Yuan.

"Truly opportunistic," thought many a Great Demon in the audience.

The White Fox Fairy curtsied and shared her perplexities while stealing glances at Hong Yuan.

The next moment, she felt somewhat disheartened, as Hong Yuan hadn’t glanced at her at all.

"Vixen temptress, even you want to seduce Dad? HEH." the Sky-connecting Tower’s spirit said, hands on her hips and expression full of disdain.

Hong Yuan, meanwhile, sat silently to the side, observing and rarely voicing his opinion.

One after another, the Demon Saints shared their perplexities, and the group collectively sought answers, with the Flame Sparrow Great Saint occasionally offering his commentary.

However, not every perplexity could find a satisfying answer. This was the case for Li Jianqiu at this moment.

"Greetings, revered predecessors. I would like to inquire how one can integrate the force of thousands into a single entity?"

Li Jianqiu spoke of her cultivation dilemma, her hands nervously clutching her oiled-paper umbrella.

Hong Yuan’s eyes lit up. He hadn’t expected Li Jianqiu to make such rapid progress, having already reached the step of gathering the force of thousands.

He looked forward even more to whether Li Jianqiu could establish the Supreme Demon Dynasty.

And the very problem posed by Li Jianqiu was addressed within the "Heaven and Earth Grand Power Flow," something Hong Yuan actually knew how to resolve.

AH—

Wei Qin furrowed his brow, frantically pondering the question.

His original body being a Temporal Tao Variant Seed, the Spring Cicada, his mind drew a blank.

Yet the less he knew, the more agitated he became.

Especially when he saw that none of the Demons present could offer Li Jianqiu a satisfactory answer, his urgency intensified.

He was acutely aware that if he were to provide the solution, Li Jianqiu would surely look upon him more favorably, effecting a significant change in her attitude!

"Damn it, what kind of question is this? Integrating the force of thousands into a single body? I’ve never even heard of such a thing..." Wei Qin cursed inwardly.

Li Jianqiu, having stood for a long while, felt a bit disappointed, her hands subconsciously gripping the oiled-paper umbrella more tightly.

This problem, she had long asked her master, the Red Luck Demon Saint, and even discussed it with predecessors like the Purple Fate Demon Saint, but they had still been unable to give her a precise answer.

This problem subtly touched upon the long-lost "Heaven and Earth Grand Power Flow" and the legendary Heavenly Horned Ant!

Therefore, her "Tai Chi Divine Map" was still at the Sub-Divine Power stage and had not reached the level of Divine Power.

She had hoped to gain insight at the Heavenly Talents Discussion Meeting, but, to her disappointment, she was still going to leave empty-handed.

"Sigh, upon reflection, it does seem a bit mad to want to concentrate the power of thousands of Demons within oneself," thought Li Jianqiu with an overwhelming sense of loss. She lowered her head, preparing to take her seat.

At that moment, Hong Yuan slowly rose to his feet, drawing the attention of the entire assembly.

Wei Qin’s gaze fixated on Hong Yuan as his brows furrowed, a premonition of ill fortune forming in his mind.

And when Wei Qin glanced at Li Jianqiu, that premonition became stronger.

Although Li Jianqiu’s expression was complex, she looked at Hong Yuan with great anticipation!

With a calm demeanor and steady gaze, Hong Yuan said,

"Integrating the force of thousands into a single entity is feasible!"

"During the Heart-questioning Trial, I encountered countless Silver Sardine Soul Beasts. Each was incredibly feeble, so weak they could be extinguished with a breath."

"Yet when they combined, they instantly became a terrifying colossal Soul Beast..."

Li Jianqiu was suddenly reminded of her own encounter during the Heart-questioning Trial, and she also recalled the humiliation that Hong Yuan had imposed on her.

Listening to Hong Yuan’s words, she felt enlightened.

A stir in her heart was accompanied by a bizarre mix of emotions.

"Xuan Guangqiao... am I going to use his teachings to defeat him?"

Wrapped in these complex emotions, she found the thought exceedingly thrilling, and her gaze towards Hong Yuan softened slightly.

Great Demons like Ye Qing, Lin Wenti, and the White Fox Fairy listened to Hong Yuan’s explanation and also gained insights.

Harmonization...

Soul resonance...

Similar schools of thought...

"How meaningful are these novel yet fitting terms—they truly reflect his Destiny. He indeed possesses such skill!" the Flame Sparrow Great Saint nodded silently, satisfied as he stroked his graying beard.

"Damn it, Xuan Guangqiao really did demonstrate his prowess in front of Demons, especially in front of Li Jianqiu, AAARGH—"

Wei Qin inwardly seethed with hatred, the green flames of jealousy blazing within him as he noticed the nuanced glances Li Jianqiu sent towards Hong Yuan.

After a while, Hong Yuan settled back into his seat, the applause from the audience unabating.

A greatly enlightened Li Jianqiu quickly thanked Hong Yuan, "Thank you for your guidance, thank you."