Master of Strange Dao

He had just thought that it was the last time the Heavenly Monarch Luoge dealt with the Heavenly Devil Sect.

"Logically speaking, I shouldn't have woken up, but seeing you, I understand why I did."

Heavenly Monarch Luoge's skin was ashen, devoid of any vitality, yet his smile was unusually warm, giving off a cheerful and joyous positive vibe.

"I am Qing Ziyu, honored to meet Heavenly Monarch Luoge."

Yu Ziqing respectfully cupped his hands and bowed, showing his respect.

"I won't be awake for long, can you tell me what this Yin God of yours is about? Such things didn't exist in my era." Heavenly Monarch Luoge's tone was gentle, his face curious.

"Senior, I follow the Refining God Cultivation, walking the path of the Hungry Ghost Dao, a new race that emerged in recent years.

Mortals who starve to death transform into starving ghosts, never knowing satiety until the hungry ghost appears, at which point all starving ghosts can choose to become hungry ghosts, thereby alleviating their hunger pains.

Moreover, with a compassionate heart, sincerely giving alms to the hungry ghost, one can transform their inner Devil Thought, which the hungry ghost will devour.

I practice concurrently in the Hungry Ghost Dao."

Yu Ziqing explained briefly.

Heavenly Monarch Luoge suddenly understood, his face filled with joy, smiling brightly.

"So that's it. No wonder I awoke upon sensing you."

His eyes were warm, yet Yu Ziqing felt as though he could see through everything, even though he didn't voice what he saw.

Yu Ziqing could distinctly feel that upon mentioning the hungry ghost, Heavenly Monarch Luoge was truly pleased.

Heavenly Monarch Luoge turned his head to glance into the distance.

"My power is limited, but helping you once shouldn't be a problem."

"No need to trouble the Heavenly Monarch, it's just a mere devil."

"Hahaha, well said, just a mere devil." Heavenly Monarch Luoge laughed heartily, apparently agreeing with that sentiment.

On the other side, the Heavenly Demon had already rushed to the entrance of the Sorrow Cave Heaven.

He glanced back and, upon sensing that Heavenly Monarch Luoge had opened his eyes and his consciousness revived, his body almost unraveled, turning into a mass of black Qi drifting unsteadily.

"How detestable the human race is, annoying alive, and even more disgusting dead!"

He cursed, daring not to linger further, immediately dashing into the entrance.

However, it felt as if he hit a wall, his body suddenly shattered into a mass of black Qi, only recondensing after reverting.

Where the entrance was, numerous runes and Daoist Patterns interlinked, the entrance completely sealed.

Moreover, it was a high-tier seal specifically targeting devils.

In his current form, breaking through was impossible.

To get out, he had to rely on a physical body, and not one under his control.

He could only hide within someone's Heart Field, possibly sneaking out along with them.

And throughout the entire Sorrow Cave Heaven, he only found two living people now.

One was King Xiang, who, in his attempt to save his father, was currently pummeling his father's leg relentlessly, determined yet deranged. Being a Ninth Tier Strong, the Heavenly Demon simply ignored King Xiang.

The only other living being was that peculiar fellow beside Heavenly Monarch Luoge.

Sending him to face Heavenly Monarch Luoge was worse than going against King Xiang.

As he contemplated, the Heavenly Demon noticed the painting unfolding in the sky, revealing the tombstone of Heavenly Monarch Luoge.

At that moment, Heavenly Monarch Luoge also drifted towards his tombstone.

He had been dead too long, and after awakening for such a brief time, ought to return to his eternal rest.

Every time he awakened, it happened less frequently, and every use of his power depleted his strength.

The Heavenly Demon knew this well, and that's why he turned away the moment he encountered such deceased strong individuals.

After all, those infuriating human strong ones wouldn't likely waste time with him, nor could they outlast him.

Heavenly Monarch Luoge returned to his resting place, sitting upon the stone seat there, slowly closing his eyes. The Death Qi, which had been lively, began to recede, but he didn't enter slumber. He merely waited quietly.

He wished to see how that human junior would act.

If necessary, he would lend a hand, at least preventing the junior who could awaken him from falling.

Though his power was waning, one instance should still be within his capacity.

The remaining power was adequate for his consciousness to continue slumbering for a lengthy duration until he awaited what he wished to await…

The Heavenly Demon returned, his stealth almost ineffective against Yu Ziqing.

Yu Ziqing could see him precisely.

Therefore, this time, he stealthily circled back and emerged from underground, preparing to dive directly into Yu Ziqing's Heart Field, ideally without Yu Ziqing even sensing his intrusion.

However, before he got within thirty feet of Yu Ziqing, he noticed Yu Ziqing sniff the air, saliva beginning to form.

"This fragrance has changed again, it seems like the golden pomfret fish fried first then sautéed..."

The Heavenly Demon couldn't comprehend what aroma Yu Ziqing was referring to, given that he didn't even possess a body, so where would any scent originate from?

Seeing he was detected, he stopped pretending, transforming into a streak of dark light, instantly charging into Yu Ziqing's embrace.

Yet, instead of entering his Heart Field as anticipated, he slammed heavily against Yu Ziqing's chest.

Yu Ziqing extended his arms, clamping down on him, his face transforming into the hungry ghost form, a wide mouth filled with sharp teeth lunging forward to bite him.

A mass of black Qi was torn away by Yu Ziqing's mouth, transforming into semblances of flesh and bone in his mouth, as he chewed and swallowed it whole.