……

This wasn't even the most outrageous part. The most outrageous thing was that Wang Lici's "capacity" seemed endless. She devoured one energy phantom beast after another at an incredible speed.

This wave of fortune greatly benefited the junior disciples of Cloud Sea Cave Heaven. They only needed to follow behind Lici, picking up the various spiritual herbs she discarded, and they were already making a fortune.

"Absurd!"

An old Immortal Lord from the Tianxing Holy Dynasty, with a beard as white as snow, couldn't bear it any longer. He glared at another Immortal Lord beside him, "Immortal Lord Xuanji, is this how unreasonable your Cloud Sea Cave Heaven is? Allowing such a monstrous Little Immortal Lord to participate in the trial ruins the rules. If every family did this, what would be the point of the trial?"

The criticized Immortal Lord Xuanji was a gentle-looking middle-aged Immortal Lord, dressed in a water-blue immortal robe, appearing very refined and scholarly.

Strictly speaking, he was the leading Immortal Lord of this Cloud Sea Cave Heaven trial team, while Qingyuan Holy Son was just accompanying his junior sister for leisure.

Immortal Lord Xuanji wasn't annoyed by the criticism. He stroked his well-groomed beard and said leisurely, "Our junior sister Lici is not yet four hundred years old, younger than all the Divine Realm cultivators present. Moreover, when our Qingyuan Holy Son suggested letting her enter for some fun and relaxation, everyone agreed."

The surrounding Immortal Lords leading their teams fell silent upon hearing this.

Indeed, Qingyuan Holy Son had mentioned it, and the Saintess of Shuiyue had seconded it. Everyone thought it unnecessary to offend Qingyuan Holy Son and the Saintess of Shuiyue over such a trivial matter, so they naturally agreed.

However, they didn't expect this Little Immortal Lord Lici to be so reckless, not only helping the disciples of Cloud Sea Cave Heaven to take more but also devouring the energy of the phantom beasts.

The Return to Spirit Cave Ruins was a trial ground jointly managed by everyone, funded and resourced according to their shares. Whichever family had more outstanding disciples naturally gained certain advantages and more benefits.

Therefore, everyone tried to send as many excellent disciples as possible.

But Wang Lici's actions were undoubtedly taking advantage of all the forces.

The old Immortal Lord from the Tianxing Holy Dynasty was also speechless.

He could scold Immortal Lord Xuanji, but he couldn't afford to offend Qingyuan Holy Son and the Saintess of Shuiyue. Those two were the future leaders of the Cave Heaven.

"Ahem~" Qingyuan Holy Son stood up with a generous demeanor, cupped his hands towards the Immortal Lords present, and apologized, "Our junior sister Lici is reckless in her actions, and I apologize to all the seniors here. Whatever energy she has devoured, our Cloud Sea Cave Heaven will bear the responsibility."

"Count me in from Shuiyue Cave Heaven," the Saintess of Shuiyue said with a smile, "I seconded Qingyuan's proposal."

"Count me in from the Tianrui Sima Clan as well."

The Immortal Lord leading the Tianrui Sima Clan this time was Immortal Lord Tai'an, who had a favorable view of Lici.

He excitedly stroked his beard, looking delighted as if he had struck it rich, "Lici is truly worthy of our Sima Clan's bloodline, so majestic, much like our Ancestor."

Everyone's gaze turned to Immortal Lord Tai'an.

Does this old man have no shame? Your ancestor had a water-based bloodline, while Little Immortal Lord Lici has a devouring battle physique bloodline, completely different in style and not of the same lineage.

However, the rumor that Little Immortal Lord Lici was from a collateral branch of the Sima Clan was already known to everyone, and they were all quite envious and jealous.

The future of Little Immortal Lord Lici was limitless, and the Tianrui Sima Clan had really gained a great advantage.

"Alright, alright, everyone has a big family and business, why take it so seriously with a little girl in the Divine Realm?" The Purple Void Immortal Lord from the Tianxing Holy Dynasty waved his hand, "Each family shares a bit, and it's not much expense."

The words of the Purple Void Immortal Lord made most of the leading Immortal Lords nod in agreement. Even if the old Immortal Lord from the Tianxing Holy Dynasty was dissatisfied, he had to silently acquiesce.

Everyone focused their attention on Little Immortal Lord Lici, curious to see just how much this adorable and naive little girl could eat.

Inside the Return to Spirit Cave Ruins.

A large crowd had already gathered behind Wang Lici, including young elites from Cloud Sea Cave Heaven like Lan Wan'er, Jiaozi, and Baozi, as well as rising stars from the Tianrui Sima Clan, and even many elites from other forces who followed, chanting Little Immortal Lord Lici's name and taking advantage of the resources.

Wang Lici was generous, turning a blind eye to the "children" from other forces as long as they weren't excessive.

Her main goal was to devour those energy phantom beasts, which were her spoils of war, so why shouldn't she devour them?

After she devoured a dozen or so, she still seemed unsatisfied. The Spirit Artifact of the Return to Spirit Cave Ruins couldn't help but transform into the image of a young boy, blocking Wang Lici and saying, "Little Immortal Lord Lici, don't go too far."

The boy looked about eleven or twelve, chubby and fair, almost in tears from Wang Lici's actions.

"Oh, is this a new type of energy phantom beast?" Wang Lici pinched his cheek, disdainfully saying, "You're too small, not even enough to fill the gaps between my teeth."

The boy trembled in fear and quickly said, "I'm the Spirit Artifact of the Return to Spirit Cave Ruins, you can call me Guiling, I'm not an energy phantom beast, and you can't eat me."

"So you're just a Spirit Artifact?" Wang Lici was disappointed, waving her hand, "There's nothing tasty about you, stand aside and don't get in my way of killing phantom beasts~~"

Guiling quickly said, "Little Immortal Lord Lici, you can't eat any more energy phantom beasts."

"Why not?" Wang Lici pinched Guiling's cheek, aggressively saying, "I'm here for the trial fair and square, those beasts are my spoils."

"But, but..." Guiling said tearfully, "If you keep eating, I won't have enough energy to maintain the place, and I'll definitely get scolded~~"

"Alright, seeing how pitiful you are." Wang Lici blinked and said, "If you tell me if there's anything valuable left in the Return to Spirit Cave Ruins that hasn't been scavenged, I'll spare the energy."

"Nothing, nothing~ It's been scavenged for tens of thousands of years, the treasures left by the old master are long gone." Guiling shook his head like a rattle.

"What's good in such a poor place?" Wang Lici said, "Why don't you come out and follow me, I guarantee you'll have a good life." She thought to herself, Fourth Uncle really likes all kinds of Spirit Artifacts, if she could bring Guiling back, Fourth Uncle would be very happy.

"I don't like a good life, I want to guard the Return to Spirit Cave Ruins for the old master." Guiling said firmly.

"That's a pity. By the way, I heard your old master of the Return to Spirit Cave Ruins was called the Guiling Sovereign, didn't he leave any Guiling Sacred Diagram for inheritance?" Wang Lici suddenly said excitedly, "How do you think my bloodline aptitude is? I'm definitely stronger than Brother Qingyuan and Sister Shuiyue."

"Indeed extraordinary." Guiling said pitifully, "But, our Guiling inheritance disappeared with the old master, and even if it hadn't, it wouldn't match your attributes."

"This won't work, that won't work, I think you're just not sincere in negotiating." Wang Lici suddenly became fierce, "If you don't give me some benefits, I'll swallow this Return to Spirit Cave Ruins." As she spoke, she unleashed the terrifying Glutton's Dharma Aspect, looking fierce and menacing.

Guiling was so scared that he burst into tears, "Waaah, Little Immortal Lord Lici, please spare me. I have an old stone tablet left by the old master, it seems related to some battle physique technique, it should suit you."

With no other choice, Guiling took out an ancient stone tablet and handed it to Wang Lici.

Wang Lici glanced at it, and the stone tablet was engraved with extremely ancient and complex patterns, seemingly a method for some ancient fierce creature to cultivate devouring techniques. However, the stone tablet seemed incomplete, not a complete method.

But at first glance, Wang Lici felt the extraordinary nature of the stone tablet, very useful to her, and was satisfied, "Alright, since you have a gift, I won't joke with you anymore. I'll leave the trial grounds now."

Guiling was immediately grateful.

This scene fell into the eyes of Qingyuan Holy Son and others, who were all left speechless.

What kind of luck does Wang Lici have? There was such an ancient technique hidden in the Return to Spirit Cave Ruins, and she managed to talk her way into getting it.

Qingyuan Holy Son couldn't help but sigh.

My junior sister truly is a person with great fortune.

……

Meanwhile.

In the Demon Realm.

Beneath the Demon Abyss.

In the Nine Prison Demon God's Palace.

Deep within the Demon God's sleeping chamber, connected to the core of the Demon Abyss, a massive energy-gathering array was filled with dense demonic energy like fog.

The Nine Prison Demon God was floating with closed eyes at the core of the energy-gathering array, relying on the vast demonic energy gathered by the array to heal.

In just this short time, the cracked scales on its body had mostly healed. Apart from its complexion still being somewhat pale, the color of the demonic patterns on its skin was a bit dim, and the damage on its demonic armor hadn't been repaired, but at first glance, it looked almost the same as before.

The recovery speed of a high-ranking Demon God was evident.

Of course, this was just the surface. The essence of the [Heavenly Demon Blood Escape] was to gain immense power by burning essence blood, which had severe side effects. Although it didn't show much on the outside, the consumption of essence blood was significant, and it would still take a long time of cultivation and rest to fully recover.

However, in its current state, it was enough to intimidate others.

Suddenly.

A Demon King-level guard came to report, "Master, Mo Yu Demon God requests an audience."

"Mo Yu? Well, it should be back by now." The Nine Prison Demon God opened its eyes and calmly instructed, "Take it to the side hall, I'll be there shortly."

"Yes, Master."

The Demon King guard immediately left to carry out the order.

The Nine Prison Demon God returned to its sleeping chamber, changed out of its damaged demonic armor, put on a spare new set, and then went to the side hall.

"Mo Yu greets the Master."

Mo Yu Demon God was already waiting in the side hall. Upon seeing the Nine Prison Demon God, it immediately bowed in salute.

It looked very battered, with its demonic armor in tatters, bloodstains on its chest and abdomen, clearly having suffered significant injuries, and even one of its horns was shorter, seemingly cut off by some sharp weapon.

It was evident that it had just returned to the Demon Realm with its subordinates and had come to report without even having time to clean up.

"You are quite injured."

The Nine Prison Demon God frowned slightly and turned to instruct the Demon King guard behind it, "Fetch a ten-thousand-year-old [Nine Nether Demon Ginseng] from the treasury for Mo Yu Demon God."

Mo Yu Demon God was overjoyed, "Thank you, Master."

The [Nine Nether Demon Ginseng] was rare and a holy medicine for healing. A ten-thousand-year-old piece was enough to heal most of its injuries.

Such treasures, it did have some, but they were all kept as last-resort items, only used when injuries were severe enough to threaten its life.

Moreover, the medicinal properties of the ones in the Nine Prison Demon God's possession were undoubtedly better.

"Why are you alone, where is Chi Yan?" The Nine Prison Demon God waved its hand and asked casually, "Did it get delayed on the way, or is it hiding to heal because of severe injuries?"

"Master, Chi Yan... it has fallen." Mo Yu Demon God lowered its head in shame, "Those human True Immortals were too powerful, Chi Yan was entangled by them and couldn't escape."

"What?!"

The Nine Prison Demon God's face changed, instantly darkening.

Chi Yan Demon God was one of its most capable and trusted Demon Gods, and it had fallen at the hands of humans?!

It had considered that Chi Yan Demon God might be injured, even severely, but it never thought it would fall. This was a huge blow to its power!

In an instant, it felt a surge of anger, its forehead veins bulging, "Damn it! Where did so many True Immortal-level human experts come from?"

Previously, the combined forces of the Immortal and Demon Dynasties only had four True Immortal and True Demon-level experts, but now suddenly there were so many more. Under siege, even it almost fell, which was beyond reason!

"This... I have a guess." Mo Yu Demon God hesitated to speak.

"Speak."

"I suspect that the humans have been secretly hiding their strength all these years." Mo Yu Demon God said, "Think about it, it takes a long time for a True Immortal-level expert to grow, how could they suddenly appear? If it were just those two trees, it would be one thing, but the Immortal Emperor and Immortal Sovereign had several unusually strong human juniors with them, likely True Immortal Seeds carefully nurtured by the humans."

"This situation must have been planned for a long time. If we hadn't accidentally encountered them while exploring the void ruins, we might still be in the dark, and when we attack the humans in the future, we could suffer greatly because of it."

"That makes sense. It's the only possibility." The Nine Prison Demon God nodded slightly, its face dark, "These humans truly have ambitious plans!"

No, it must come up with a plan. Otherwise, if the humans continue to grow, the Demon Realm might change hands!

And the demons would become slaves to the humans.

The Nine Prison Demon God's face was tense, its eyes flickering with emotions, seemingly in a fierce internal struggle.

After a while.

It suddenly spoke, "Mo Yu."

"At your service."

"The rise of humans is too fast, and they have become a major threat. It's time to make a decision." The Nine Prison Demon God's eyes were cold, clearly having made up its mind, "Send someone to the Hyperspace Corridor immediately, find the signal tower. I need to repair the signal tower and find a way to contact our demon domain headquarters."

With support from the demon domain headquarters, it wouldn't believe it couldn't deal with the humans!

However, the Nine Prison Demon God wasn't foolish enough to directly invite trouble. This was just a precaution. If it failed to devour the remnant soul of the Great Demon Lord Chilong in the future, it would have to rely on the power of the demon domain.

……

While the Nine Prison Demon God was extremely wary and apprehensive of the humans.

The Void Floating Dragon clan was leisurely pulling the Eclipse Moon Palace towards the human territory in the Demon Realm, while Wang Ningxi and the Elder of Tianji were constantly exploring and maintaining the Eclipse Moon Palace.

The deeper they delved into the Eclipse Moon Palace, the more they marveled at the strength of the demon race, whose true power was far beyond that of the current demon gods in the Demon Realm.

Fortunately, the Eclipse Moon Demon Lord was intercepted and killed back then, otherwise, the Shenwu World would have long been invaded and assimilated by the demon race, and humans would likely have become prey and slaves to the demons.

Inside the palace, in a certain room.

Bobo, transformed from the Primordial Water Sacred Sword, let out a series of mischievous laughs, "Old Evil Formation Immortal, today let's play a game of 'Evil Fire Roasting Remnant Soul.'"

"Miss Bobo, please spare me, I was wrong, I'm willing to atone for my sins." During this time, the remnant soul of the Evil Formation Immortal had fallen into Bobo's hands and naturally suffered various tortures, such as water immersion, fire roasting, and being pierced by thousands of needles.

"I'm not a generous Sacred Sword." Bobo's young face was arrogant, "Did you ever think of today when you bullied and humiliated me? I will repay you tenfold, a hundredfold..."

"Enough." Liu Ruolan waved her hand, "If you continue, the true spirit within the remnant soul of the Evil Formation Immortal might collapse."

"Thank you, Your Highness Saintess, for saving me." The remnant soul of the Evil Formation Immortal twisted and cried, "I was blinded by greed back then and failed to appreciate the Saintess's kindness. I'm willing to atone for my sins and pass on all my formation knowledge to Young Master Anye."

"Bobo, hand him over to Ningxi." Liu Ruolan said, "We still lack someone proficient in formation symbols for the repair of the [Great Void Transfer Array]. The sooner it's repaired, the sooner we can open the spatial tunnel to the Holy Domain."

"Sister Mystic Spirit, are you taking Bobo back to the Primordial Dao Palace?" Bobo said excitedly, "We should have gone back long ago, we need to reclaim everything we lost, I want to support Sister Mystic Spirit to become the Daozi, the future supreme leader of the Primordial Dao Palace!"

"Don't get ahead of yourself." Liu Ruolan flicked her forehead, "It's been over a hundred thousand years, who would remember me at the Primordial Dao Palace? Besides, being the Daozi isn't as meaningful as being with my husband and managing my family."

"Sniff, Sister Mystic Spirit, you've changed, we promised to be together forever, sniff, what's so good about men."

Just then.

Wang Shouzhe appeared in the room, smiling, "Bobo, don't be sad. Once we're done with this, I'll take you back to the Wang's Clan. We have many fun things there, especially the Clan School, it's really fun."

"Clan School? What's that?"

"It's a place where you can transform and evolve, where you'll make many like-minded friends."

"Sounds interesting, does the Wang's Clan have a Sacred Artifact like me?"

"Yes, the Wang's Clan has a top-tier Sacred Artifact named Lu Xiaoyi, you can play together and go to school together~"

"A top-tier Sacred Artifact, sounds impressive. Great, I want to go to the Wang's Clan, I want to go to the Clan School, I want to make friends."

"Achoo! Achoo!"

At the main residence of the Wang's Clan, Lu Xiaoyi, who was busy like a little bee every day, had just finished her catalysis work and was flying to the Clan School on the Yi Wood Creation Bottle. Suddenly, she started sneezing in the air.

Strange, who's thinking of me?

Lu Xiaoyi rubbed her cute nose. Oh well, she thought, she needed to hurry to the Clan School, or Mr. Bear's temper would be terrifying if she was late.

Wait? I think I have some homework unfinished.

Oh no, oh no, this is going to be trouble.

Lu Xiaoyi was about to cry. As a top-tier Sacred Artifact, she felt for the first time that living wasn't easy.

……