Chapter 516
is by no means the first time.
Qinglian Tongzi blinked his big eyes, his little face showing no particular expression, and simply said "Oh".
This reaction... was too lukewarm! It was far from the enthusiastic response Luo Hou had anticipated!
Luo Hou frowned almost imperceptibly, a hint of displeasure flashing through his mind.
His gaze swept over Di Jun, and he suddenly noticed that on Di Jun's brow, in addition to the demonic rune that represented the origin of the demonic realm, there seemed to be an even more complex, more mysterious, dark golden rune that faintly exuded the aura of creation!
The aura of these patterns is the same as the demonic origin mark between his brows, yet it seems... to be more profound and more magnificent!
"Ok?"
Luo Hou's eyes narrowed, and he asked in a deep voice.
"Di Jun, the mark between your eyebrows... seems different from the mark of the Demon Realm's origin that I obtained? More complex?"
Upon hearing this, Di Jun nodded calmly, his tone remaining indifferent.
"The Demon Ancestor's insight is remarkable. This is an extra gift of origin received by the creator of the 'Way of the World'. The Demon Realm has been upgraded, and Heaven and Earth are moved by it. Because I am the creator of this Way, the origin reward I received is slightly more than that of the Demon Ancestor and Yuan Feng."
An extra reward for pioneers? Or a few more points?
Rahu suddenly understood, but then a sense of skepticism arose within him. So what if he was a founder?
It's just that some of the original essence has been enriched on the original basis.
He had sensed Di Jun's cultivation level before, which was only at the peak of the third level of the Hunyuan Daluo Golden Immortal realm.
Even if they received this extra reward, they would at most be able to stabilize at the peak of the third level of heaven, or barely touch the threshold of the fourth level of heaven. It would be impossible for them to break through to the fourth level of heaven directly like he did!
After all, Luo Hou was originally a Chaos Demon God, with profound foundations, and he also received the greatest benefit from the Demon Realm's upgrade!
Upon thinking of this, Luo Hou's displeasure vanished, replaced by a sense of superiority from "coming from behind."
He straightened his body, and the vast demonic power of the fourth level of the Primordial Chaos Realm around him was no longer deliberately concealed. Like a sleeping ancient ferocious beast slowly awakening, it spread out with an aura of dominance over all ages and looking down on all living beings!
"Di Jun!"
Luo Hou's voice was arrogant, and his gaze was fixed intently on him.
"Having received the greatest support from the Demon Realm, I have accumulated strength and unleashed it in one fell swoop, breaking through to the fourth level! Now, in terms of realm, I have caught up with you! In fact, in terms of combat strength, I am confident that I am no weaker than you!"
He released his aura, intending to proclaim his power and that he had finally caught up with the creator of the "Way of the World," and even showed signs of surpassing him!
He looked forward to seeing a serious, focused expression, even the pressure of being overtaken, on Di Jun's face.
However, what he saw was that the originally calm smile on Di Jun's lips seemed to have... deepened.
Instead of seriousness, his eyes held a... indescribable playfulness.
What made Luo Hou's heart skip a beat was that the Qinglian Boy next to him also showed an extremely similar expression on his pink and tender face, his big eyes curving into crescents, as if he had seen something extremely interesting.
Something is wrong!
This reaction is very wrong!
A sudden sense of foreboding arose in Rahu's heart!
He held nothing back any longer. His divine sense, at the fourth level of the Primordial Chaos Realm, enveloped Di Jun like an invisible tide, scrutinizing him closely!
When his divine sense truly touched the seemingly calm aura around Di Jun, an indescribable terrifying pressure suddenly erupted, like a sleeping galaxy!
The sheer magnitude, depth, and purity of that pressure far surpassed his level four of the Primordial Chaos Realm!
It was as if what lay before him was no longer a living being, but an endless world that was being conceived and evolving!
A terrifying sense of oppression originating from the very essence of life caused even the Chaos Demon God, Rahu, to feel a sharp pain in his primordial spirit!
"Primordial Chaos... Primordial Chaos Golden Immortal, sixth level... peak?!"
Rahu cried out in shock, his voice trembling!
He simply couldn't believe his senses! From the peak of the Third Heaven to the peak of the Sixth Heaven?
How is this possible?! Even with the feedback from the Demon Realm's ascension, even with the extra rewards from the founders, it's absolutely impossible to cross the enormous chasm of the entire Three Heavens in such a short time!
This is completely beyond common sense!
However, that vast and dazzling aura truly told him that Di Jun, the creator of the "Way of the World," had already stood at the peak of the sixth level of the Primordial Golden Immortal realm!
We are only one step away from the legendary Seventh Heaven!
This enormous difference was like an invisible hammer blow, slamming hard into Rahu's heart!
It shattered his sense of superiority from "catching up" or even "surpassing"!
He was just showing off that he had broken through to the fourth level of heaven, but the other party had already silently stood on the mountaintop of the sixth level of heaven, looking down at him!
Before the immense shock had subsided, Rahu's almost instinctive divine sense subconsciously swept over the Green Lotus Boy who hadn't said much to him.
This sweep caused his demonic body to tremble violently, and his demonic pupils instantly shrank to the size of a pinhead!
A Primordial Golden Immortal! Although it was only the aura of the first level of heaven, it was indeed the eternal and indestructible Daoist charm belonging to a Primordial Golden Immortal!
Moreover, his aura was perfectly harmonious and flawless, and his foundation was extremely solid, indicating that he was definitely not a beginner!
"You...you also..."
Luo Hou pointed at the Green Lotus Boy, his voice somewhat hoarse.
Seeing Luo Hou's shocked expression, Qinglian Tongzi finally couldn't help but speak up.
He chuckled, his clear voice carrying an undisguised mockery.
"Little Rahu, are you feeling too proud of yourself now? As the creator of the 'Way of the World,' your master's successful ascension to the Demon Realm and the feedback from the fundamental will of heaven and earth are far beyond what you can compare to those 'scraps'!"
That's the real deal! A force powerful enough to propel the world forward! You're still a long way off!
The clear, teasing voice of the Green Lotus Boy struck Rahu's heart.
"Little Rahu, are you dumbfounded? Master didn't just get that little bit of Origin Reward! The Demon Realm's successful ascension and the Primordial World's Origin Will descending to nourish him—that's the real big prize!"
My master used his supreme divine power to refine a massive amount of primordial essence within, which enabled him to break through to the peak of the sixth level of the Primordial Golden Immortal realm! Not only that, my master also shared a portion of the essence with me, helping me break through the final shackles and successfully attain the Primordial Dao!
You only got a little bit of 'scraps,' and you're already showing off after breaking through to the fourth level? Really…tsk tsk tsk!
The little boy shook his head, giving him an expression that said, "You're so naive."
The shock on Luo Hou's face slowly faded, replaced by a complex and indescribable emotion. Disappointment? Indeed, there was.
He thought that with the greatest support from the Demon Realm and his own Chaos Demon God foundation, he had finally caught up with or even surpassed Di Jun, but he did not expect that the gap would not only not narrow, but would be widened even further! Peak of the Sixth Heaven!
This has far exceeded his expectations.
And then there's the Azure Lotus Child... This seemingly insignificant little fellow has also quietly attained the Primordial Dao!
This enormous disparity left even this former Chaos God feeling powerless.
Di Jun looked at Luo Hou's changing expression, smiled slightly, and added.
"Fellow Daoist Luo Hou need not worry. Even without sharing my primordial essence with Qinglian, the amount of primordial essence I obtained would still be insufficient to truly break through the shackles of the seventh level of the Primordial Chaos Realm. This realm is profound and cannot be broken through simply by accumulating energy; it involves deeper levels of Dao enlightenment and opportunities. Even Hongjun, who merged with the Heavenly Dao and gathered the primordial fortune, has yet to break through the seventh level of the Primordial Chaos Realm, demonstrating its difficulty."
Di Jun's words were calm, yet they struck Luo Hou's heart like a heavy hammer.
The seventh level of the Primordial Chaos Realm—even Hongjun couldn't break through? This news shocked him even more than Dijun breaking through to the peak of the sixth level! What kind of realm was that? Even the incarnation of the Heavenly Dao couldn't reach it?
However, Rahu is Rahu after all! He is a chaotic demon god who once contended with Pangu! He is the demon ancestor who ruled the demon realm and created the demonic path!
After a brief moment of disappointment, an even more intense and indomitable fighting spirit erupted in his eyes like a dormant volcano!
He suddenly raised his head, his eyes blazing with demonic light. The aura of the fourth level of the Primordial Chaos Realm around him did not weaken due to the difference in power; instead, it surged even more fiercely, like a demonic flame that had been ignited!
He looked directly at Di Jun, his voice firm and resolute, carrying an unwavering determination.
"Di Jun! So what if you're at the peak of the sixth heaven? So what if you're bound by the shackles of the seventh heaven? At least, I can now see a part of your strength! It's no longer like before, when even your silhouette was out of reach!"
This gap is narrowing, not widening! One day, I will catch up with you! Surpass you! This seventh level of the Primordial Chaos Realm, and even higher realms, I will surely reach!
This declaration was resounding and filled with the unique pride and indomitable spirit of the Chaos God!
They were not discouraged by the huge gap; instead, it fueled their fighting spirit even more!
Looking at the burning fighting spirit in Luo Hou's eyes, Di Jun's calm smile finally melted away, turning into genuine approval.
He nodded.
"Good! With such a mindset, one can truly be called a Chaos God! I look forward to that day."
The Green Lotus Boy also put away his playful expression, and a rare serious look appeared on his small face.
"Little Rahu, you have ambition! That's more like it! Master is right, the journey is long, and temporary speed doesn't matter. Only by keeping your will strong can you have unlimited potential!"
Feeling the sincere relief and encouragement in Di Jun and Qinglian Tongzi's words, the last gloom in Luo Hou's heart completely dissipated.
He laughed heartily.
"Hahaha! Today we shall drink a great toast! Men! Bring wine! Bring the tenderest leg meat of that Chaos Beast! I wish to celebrate properly with Fellow Daoist Di Jun and Fellow Daoist Qing Lian!"
Soon, a bonfire was lit inside the Demon Palace, and the aroma of roasted meat filled the air.
Di Jun, Luo Hou, and Qinglian Tongzi sat together, no longer discussing their cultivation levels or worrying about gains and losses. Like old friends who had been separated for a long time, they ate meat heartily, drank the strong liquor unique to the Demon Realm, and chatted and laughed.
Luo Hou recounted how Hongjun was so angry in Zixiao Palace that he vomited blood, while Qinglian Tongzi vividly described the dangers of Dijun refining the primordial origin. Dijun occasionally offered his comments, and the atmosphere was lively and harmonious.
After indulging in wine and meat to their hearts' content, Rahu and the Green Lotus Boy returned to their respective quiet chambers to begin a new round of seclusion.
This experience, whether it was the huge contrast or the rekindled fighting spirit, touched their hearts and minds, making it a good time to consolidate their cultivation and comprehend the Great Dao.
Inside the main hall, the embers of the campfire emitted a warm red glow, and Di Jun sat alone in silence.
The relaxed smile on his face gradually faded, and he regained his usual calm and profundity. His divine sense, like an invisible tide, swept across the entire Demon Realm, sorting out and reviewing the enormous gains brought about by the three lectures at Zixiao Palace and the Demon Realm's ascension.
Leap in core combat capabilities:
His own cultivation level jumped from the peak of the third level of the Primordial Golden Immortal Realm to the peak of the sixth level in one fell swoop! The improvement brought about by refining the Primordial Origin far exceeded expectations, and his strength underwent a tremendous change.
Luo Hou successfully broke through to the fourth level of the Hunyuan Daluo Golden Immortal realm, greatly increasing his strength and firmly securing his position as the second most powerful figure in the Demon Clan.
With the help of the source of the Azure Lotus Child, he successfully attained the Dao of Hunyuan and stepped into the first level of Hunyuan Daluo Golden Immortal, possessing boundless potential.
Yuan Feng lived up to expectations, taking advantage of the Demon Realm's ascension to power, and successfully proved the Dao of Hunyuan, becoming the third Hunyuan Daluo Golden Immortal of the Demon Race to prove the Dao of the Law!
Thus, the Demon Clan's high-end combat power experienced an unprecedented surge! They now possessed a full four Grand Luo Golden Immortals!
With such a lineup, apart from Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao, no other force in the prehistoric world can rival it!
A surge in core talent:
The Four Demon Generals and Taotie, through the ascension and enlightenment gained from the Demon Realm and the lectures on the "Way of the World," have successfully broken through to the Perfected Realm of the Primordial Golden Immortal! Only one final step remains to attain the Primordial Dao!
Furthermore, more than twenty exceptionally talented and deeply accomplished demonic warriors successfully entered the realm of Primordial Golden Immortals under the powerful baptism of primordial energy and the manifestation of laws! The core strength of the demonic race expanded instantly!
The number of demons at the Great Luo Golden Immortal level has surged even further, exceeding ten thousand! The demon realm's resources are unprecedentedly abundant!
Foundation laid:
The Demon Realm has successfully upgraded from a medium-sized world to a large-scale world! Its origins are abundant, its laws are perfected, and its potential is limitless!
This is not only a leap in the world, but also lays the most solid foundation for Di Jun's subsequent "Way of the World" layout!
Starting with a large world, the heights it can reach in the future will far exceed imagination.
Strategic advantages:
In this confrontation, Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao were completely constrained and lost face!
The Three Lectures at Zixiao Palace were a crucial step in gathering fortune and planning for the future, but they were repeatedly thwarted by the Demon Clan—Luo Hou broke through, Yuan Feng proved his Dao, Tongtian refused, and Dao Ancestor vomited blood!
Before its meticulously planned Six Saints structure could even take shape, it was already shrouded in shadow.
More importantly, Hongjun's Dao heart was severely damaged by Luo Hou's mockery and Yuan Feng's breakthrough, and he even vomited blood in public!
This is an unimaginable blow to someone who is an incarnation of the Heavenly Dao!
His authority and control have shown obvious cracks.
Conjecture verification:
Di Jun's eyes held a deep light.
This time, he risked his life to refine the primordial origin, not only to increase his strength, but also for a deeper purpose—to verify a hypothesis!
Hongjun was one with the Heavenly Dao, so he should have a very deep control over the origin of the primordial world.
Although there were twists and turns in the process of refining such a massive amount of origin, it did not provoke the most direct and destructive backlash from the will of Heaven!
This seemingly smooth process actually confirmed one of his conjectures: Hongjun's control over the origin of the primordial world was not absolute!
Or perhaps the will of Heaven itself is not monolithic, or perhaps it is constrained by certain rules and cannot react most violently to the actions of the creator of the "Way of the World" in refining the origin?
This verification result is crucial for the future!
After the debriefing session ended, Di Jun slowly closed his eyes. Inside the Demon Palace's main hall, the last embers of the campfire were completely extinguished, leaving only a faint warmth and wisps of smoke.
But in his heart, it was like a vast starry sea, with countless thoughts colliding and deducing, and a grander, more arduous, yet brighter path was slowly unfolding ahead.
The rise of the demon race is unstoppable, but this is only the beginning.
The real challenge lies with the Heavenly Dao, high above the nine heavens, which has controlled the primordial world for countless eons! And with that incarnation of the Heavenly Dao, now utterly enraged! (End of Chapter)