Nine Realms Sword Emperor

Within the second origin created by Chu Fengmian, the powers of the Serpent Bloodline and Ancestor Sky Dragon Bloodline were fused together.

If he could obtain the blood essence of the Swallowing Heaven Beast, Chu Fengmian could also merge the Swallowing Heaven Beast's bloodline into it, allowing him to wield its power.

The power represented by the Swallowing Heaven Beast is devouring, devouring everything in Heaven and Earth. Just the secret technique of devouring had caused Chu Fengmian to suffer greatly at the hands of the Blood Serpent Emperor.

If he could incorporate the Swallowing Heaven Beast's bloodline and master the Swallowing Heaven Secret Technique, Chu Fengmian's strength would advance further.

A demon god with a single innate divine beast bloodline is already considered a rare genius, possessing two makes one an unrivaled prodigy from legends.

Yet, a demon god possessing three innate divine beast bloodlines is unheard of, even throughout the entire Ancient Demon Continent.

The nobler the bloodline, the greater the potential for the future.

Now, by a stroke of opportunity, Chu Fengmian has already obtained two innate divine beast bloodlines. In terms of potential, few on the Ancient Demon Continent could match him, but who would complain about having more potential?

Chu Fengmian's goal is to conquer the Nine Domains and become the sole Emperor; he must trample anyone beneath his feet.

The appearance of Bai Gongzi also served as a reminder to Chu Fengmian: the world is vast and full of endless geniuses. Bai Gongzi's aptitude was only slightly inferior to Chu Fengmian's—if they fought, Chu Fengmian would face immense trouble.

And geniuses surpassing Bai Gongzi were not nonexistent. If Chu Fengmian wanted to trample everyone beneath him, he had to continuously improve. The treasure of the Swallowing Heaven Beast, whatever it may be, Chu Fengmian must obtain it.

While considering this, Chu Fengmian, having traversed countless devouring whirlpools, suddenly saw an enormous palace appear before his eyes.

"A palace? In the Ten Thousand Beasts Cavern, there's actually a palace?"

Upon seeing the palace, a trace of surprise flashed in Chu Fengmian's eyes. However, after carefully observing, the palace was ancient beyond fundamental reckoning—millions or tens of millions of years?

Even after so many ages, the palace remained pristine and flawless, as if it was eternally indestructible.

"Such craftsmanship signifies that the palace could only be made by those mastering the innate origin, as only the innate origin could last for eternity."

Compared to Chu Fengmian, Xing Xuan possessed more knowledge and said as much upon seeing the palace.

"This palace was likely crafted personally by the Swallowing Heaven Beast."

"A Swallowing Heaven Beast can also forge Spiritual Artifacts?"

Chu Fengmian was momentarily stupefied by Xing Xuan's words, as the palace in front of him was clearly a Spiritual Artifact, possibly even a heavenly-tier one, surpassing the Sword Emperor's Palace in value.

"Of course, the wisdom of innate divine beasts surpasses that of humans. A demon god forging Spiritual Artifacts is insignificant."

Xing Xuan replied while eyeing the palace with a grave expression.

"However, innate divine beasts generally disdain forging Spiritual Artifacts. Their physical forms can easily crush heavenly-tier artifacts, so Spiritual Artifacts mean nothing to them. This palace, forged by the Swallowing Heaven Beast, surely serves a deliberate purpose."

"An innate divine beast would not engage in futile gestures. The dense blood energy surrounding it all emanates from within the palace."

Chu Fengmian cast a glance, noting the completely closed Gu Tong doors of the palace.

It was impossible to discern what lay inside, but judging by the surrounding blood energy, it's almost certain that the Swallowing Heaven Beast's treasure is within the palace.

"Sky-tearing Claw!"

With a thought, Chu Fengmian summoned the War Dragon's Claw, which condensed instantly. The array of nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine formations erupted, transforming into the Sky-tearing Claw, and struck towards the Gu Tong doors.

"Boom!"

As the Sky-tearing Claw neared the Gu Tong doors, an enormous vortex suddenly appeared upon them.

The vortex even threatened to swallow everything around it, and as the Sky-tearing Claw struck, it was immediately engulfed by the vortex.

Chu Fengmian, too, had to retreat swiftly to avoid the vortex's devouring force.

Thankfully, Chu Fengmian maintained some distance from the Gu Tong doors; otherwise, he would have been swallowed just now.

"Such a perilous artifact, surviving for millions or even tens of millions of years, yet still possessing such terrifying power?"

Chu Fengmian locked his gaze on the Gu Tong doors before the palace.

He was confident that this palace was indeed the true treasure trove. Yet, the power of the Gu Tong doors seemed limitless.

Even when struck by his Sky-tearing Claw, the Gu Tong doors remained unshaken.

"With my own strength alone, it's impossible to break through these Gu Tong doors."

Chu Fengmian quickly realized that, alone, his strength, no matter how formidable, was insufficient to break the Gu Tong doors. Moreover, should the devouring secret technique reinitiate casually...

Even a slight misstep could lead Chu Fengmian into eternal doom.

"Hmm? There's actually a palace inside here?"

While Chu Fengmian was contemplating, a voice of astonishment suddenly sounded. Subsequently, several tunneling lights flew in, gradually taking the form of seven young men.

It was Bai Gongzi and his group who had also entered, and at first glance, spotted the palace.

After all, amidst the desolate Ten Thousand Beasts Cavern, a sudden palace emergence is the most peculiar sight.

"It's really you, Chu Fengmian?"

Apart from the palace, Bai Gongzi's gaze locked onto Chu Fengmian.

In his eyes, greed and murderous intent were blatantly displayed. He too possessed the Serpent Bloodline, and the more he obtained, the purer it became.

Acquiring the Serpent Bloodline from Chu Fengmian would be enormously advantageous to him, especially since the eight great royal clans were traditionally serpent tribes. The Serpent Bloodline would manifest even greater strength in them compared to other demon god clans.

"Oh? You're the Chu Fengmian who killed Liang Sha before? The one with two innate divine beast bloodlines?"

Hearing Bai Gongzi's words, an eagle-eyed man standing beside him glanced at Chu Fengmian.

"Merely at the Heavenly Fate realm, yet possessing two innate divine beast bloodlines. It seems you've been quite fortunate, but today, encountering us, your luck has run out."