Chapter 1459: Imperial Nether Clan's Visitor
Ming Ruohe was a newly advanced Devil God residing in the dominion. The two abilities he had awakened were the Invisible Nether and the Imperial Nether Domain. As the surface world was an unsuitable living environment for the devils, Ming Ruohe had his clan elders to thank for his breakthrough. Of course, his pure bloodline also played a great role in his success.
The moment the news that Xiang Shaoyun was a devil broke out, the South Divine Devil's Imperial Nether Clan had tried their best to contact him. They believed that he was their hope to return to the Devil Domain.
The Imperial Nether Clan might be powerful, but after years of suppression in an unsuitable living environment, they had lost the ability to contend against the humans. If they tried leaving the South Divine Devil, the human experts would not hold back from killing them, making it extremely difficult for this branch of the Imperial Nether Clan to continue their lineage.
With great difficulty, Ming Ruohe was finally able to escape the human experts. After some searching, he was able to find Xiang Shaoyun. That was why he had arrived near the Ziling Sect.
He was incredibly shocked to learn that Xiang Shaoyun was actually able to discover him. With a frown, he asked, "Even if you have the imperial bloodline of our race, it still shouldn't be that easy for you to discover me. How did you do it?"
Xiang Shaoyun replied indifferently, "You don't need to know that. You must be someone from the dominion's branch of the Imperial Nether Clan?"
"You're quite a proud one. Are you not afraid that I'll kill you?" asked Ming Ruohe coldly.
"If you try, you won't be able to escape either," said Xiang Shaoyun calmly.
With Purple Lightning Marquis nearby, if Ming Ruohe tried anything, he would be discovered immediately.
"How confident," said Ming Ruohe unhappily. "Take a trip back with me. The patriarch wishes to see you."
He used a commanding tone, making it clear that if Xiang Shaoyun refused, he would use force. If it wasn't for their patriarch warning him to try not to use force, he would have kidnapped Xiang Shaoyun already.
Xiang Shaoyun remained calm as he said, "I can't go for now. But it won't be long before I take a trip to the South Divine Devil."
"You must come now," berated Ming Ruohe.
He had taken a huge risk coming all the way here. Whatever the cost, he had to bring Xiang Shaoyun back. With his aura locked onto Xiang Shaoyun, he was confident he could take Xiang Shaoyun away with force if he was refused once more.
Unfortunately for him, the moment he released his devilish energy, Purple Lightning Marquis sensed his presence. Instantly, Purple Lightning Marquis appeared before Xiang Shaoyun, giving Ming Ruohe a great shock. He had not imagined that a tiny place like this would be guarded by a God so powerful.
"Are you fine, overlord?" asked Purple Lightning Marquis. With his powerful senses, he could sense the aura of a Devil God. Thus, he was immediately sure that a Devil God had appeared nearby. Even though he couldn't see anyone apart from Xiang Shaoyun, he trusted his senses.
Xiang Shaoyun waved his hand and said, "I'm fine for now. Wait here for a bit."
Purple Lightning Marquis nodded and used all his senses to search the area. Before long, he discovered Ming Ruohe and said, "You hide well."
"Leave. I'll pay the Imperial Nether Clan a visit after I'm done with my business here. Trust me," said Xiang Shaoyun as he activated his rune, making Ming Ruohe believe his words.
The moment Ming Ruohe saw the rune, he knew that he was left with no choice. Although he wasn't afraid of the human God before him, he was afraid that he would attract the attention of more Gods, which would ruin the patriarch's plans.
"How long do you need?" asked Ming Ruohe.
"From half a year to a year," said Xiang Shaoyun.
He had promised the Nether Monarch to complete the mission in five years. Three years had passed since then. He wasn't in any rush because he still had two years left. In any case, he still had no idea what the Nether Monarch's intention was. He did not want to do something that would bring disaster to the dominion.
"Fine. I hope you'll keep your word," said Ming Ruohe. He tossed a token to Xiang Shaoyun and said, "You'll be able to locate our place with this thing."
He then left.
"Overlord, has he left?" asked Purple Lightning Marquis.
"Yes. Let's return," said Xiang Shaoyun as he returned to the Ziling Sect.
Purple Lightning Marquis did not ask any questions. He would never doubt Xiang Shaoyun no matter what Xiang Shaoyun did. Because the Ziling Sect's promotion into a tier-8 organization was a major event, Xiang Shaoyun announced a celebration of three days. Because of that, the entire Ziling Sect became bustling with joy and excitement. After the celebration was over, Xiang Shaoyun focused on the sect's affairs. When he was finally done with everything, he called Despair over.
"Despair, are you nearing the Great Saint Realm?" asked Xiang Shaoyun.
"Yes. At this point, I only need a single opportunity before breaking through," said Despair with a nod. "This is all thanks to your help, young sect master."
Despair had benefited considerably from the sect's promotion.
Xiang Shaoyun waved his hand and said, "This is the result of your strong foundations. I need you to advance into the Great Saint Realm in six months. Can you do it?"
"Six months would be hard. By my estimation, I'll need five years," said Despair with a helpless smile.
The Great Saint Realm was a realm many couldn't reach even after trying for their entire life. After all, that was a realm where one's saint body was completed, reaching a point where one could regrow severed limbs and advance into a higher life form. Only by reaching that realm would one stand a chance to enter the Rebirth Realm.
"Not even the resources you've plundered all these years can help you advance rapidly?" asked Xiang Shaoyun doubtfully.
"Most of the resources I plundered were distributed to my brothers. I haven't been lucky enough to obtain any top-tier saint-grade resources. It won't be easy for me to break through in such a short period of time," said Despair.
"Fine. I'll lend you a hand. I believe you'll be able to break through in six months with my help," said Xiang Shaoyun.
He then brought Despair to the mountains with the nine Star Pagodas. There, his formation had created an environment rich in ambient energy. After the construction was completed, he would be able to lay out a great saint-grade formation that could even advance into a god-grade formation in the future.
Despair had no idea how Xiang Shaoyun intended to help him, but he believed in Xiang Shaoyun. After all, this overlord was a young man whom he could never see through. When they arrived, Purple Lightning Marquis and Scarlet Flame Monarch were already waiting there.