The Ancestor of All Demons

Deng Yin brought the "Dharma Decree" of Giant Wood God to the Outer Heaven Divine Mountain to meet Shi Feiyang.

Shi Feiyang, still in seclusion for cultivation, suddenly sensed something, thinking that this matter could not be resolved by the disciples, decided to exit seclusion personally, set up a banquet in the palace, and instructed Shi Sheng to greet the guest at the entrance.

Deng Yin arrived outside the Outer Heaven Divine Mountain, intending to forcefully break through the Aurora Fire with his own mana. Suddenly, the towering wall of fire split open, revealing a portal.

It turned out that Jin Xunu had received Shi Feiyang's transmission and used the Yu Guang Disc to divide the fire.

Shi Sheng, with a clever look on his face, said, "Little nephew Shi Sheng, I am here by order of my master to await your arrival, master uncle."

Deng Yin nodded and followed Shi Sheng towards the Tianxin Palace on the eastern bank. Along the way, he observed the celestial light and cloud energy around the Outer Heaven Divine Mountain, the mountain formations and the sea fortunes, secretly astounded in his heart. He also noticed that Shi Sheng was already a perfected Heavenly Immortal, understanding that Shi Feiyang was wary of him causing harm, and had specifically sent this one. In the distant sky, Jin Xunu was also looking on, holding the Circulation Light Disc.

Upon reaching the Tianxin Palace, seeing Shi Feiyang again after many years, looking at Shi Feiyang's clear and calm eyes, Deng Yin suddenly felt awkward and at a loss.

Before coming, he had thought of a bellyful of words, including justifications for leaving Tianpeng Mountain and returning to the Demon Path, questions about Shi Feiyang's past schemes to have him killed, and threats about his alliance with the Giant Wood God to attack the Outer Heaven Divine Mountain…

He had indeed prepared countless words, ready to adapt tactically, aiming to manipulate Shi Feiyang as he did the intent of the Giant Wood God.

But at this moment, with their eyes meeting, Shi Feiyang remaining silent, looking into that gaze, Deng Yin found himself speechless.

After much effort, he finally blurted out two words: "Brother…"

He felt that he appeared very incompetent, for he was the world's number one Great Demon. He had come to deliver a challenge to Shi Feiyang, to let him battle the Giant Wood God!

He continuously stirred his divine energy internally, trying to swell his momentum, but just being watched by Shi Feiyang, the momentum wouldn't grow.

Shi Feiyang's expression was devoid of laughter or anger, very calm, yet not so calm, gesturing for him to sit: "Have a seat."

He dismissed Shi Sheng, leaving just the two of them in the vast hall. The atmosphere was quiet and grave. Deng Yin sat down, momentarily unsure of how to begin.

After a while, Shi Feiyang took the initiative to ask: "What have you come to see me about this time?"

Deng Yin took out the Talismanic Edict from the Giant Wood God: "I have now received the Green Emperor Talisman, this time I come to deliver the decree on behalf of His Majesty, inviting you to go to Taishan to pay respects to the Immortal Emperor."

Shi Feiyang pointed a finger, and the Talismanic Edict ignited, turning into flying ash, then asked Deng Yin: "Do you really think the Giant Wood God would be deceived by you and become your puppet entirely?"

Bringing up this point, Deng Yin had plenty to say: "Of course he wouldn't be completely bewitched by me; he also wants to use me. But what I make him do are things he already deeply desires to do. I just broke the shackles he placed on his own desires, releasing the 'Demon God' within him. He understands my intentions, yet continues to deceive himself, placing all the blame on me, thinking it was my bewitchment that led to his actions. I bear this responsibility for him, allowing him to act as he wishes."

"What use is that? Does he really intend to attack the Spiritual Space Immortal Realm and declare war on the Heavenly God? He's just playing a game in this world, and the Heavenly God couldn't be bothered with him."

"Of course, it matters; he becomes the Immortal Emperor of this world, while I have already submitted to him, becoming the 'Giant Wood Demon King.' The only thorn in his side is you, so he will come after you…"

Upon saying this, Deng Yin finally felt his momentum rising, looking at Shi Feiyang with a slightly smug expression.

"You're already the most formidable demon in the world; why are you still acting so stealthily? Conspiracies and tricks, petty actions, can't achieve great things."

Shi Feiyang's calm words immediately shattered the momentum Deng Yin had just raised.

Deng Yin retorted defiantly: "How is this a conspiracy? The Giant Wood God knows I am not genuinely submissive, but for now, he just needs this title. Next, our two forces combined will deal with you, first wiping you out, then deciding life and death between the two of us. How can you contend against us combined?"

"Not even considering that Giant Wood God would have you lead the charge as cannon fodder against the Outer Heaven Divine Mountain, even if he genuinely teamed up with you, what of it? Why can't I contend against your combined forces?"

Deng Yin's expression changed: "You… you're so confident?"

Shi Feiyang smiled slightly: "What? Are you planning to let me experience your newly mastered Blood Buddha Great Method now?"

Deng Yin glared at him, red light flickering in his eyes, suddenly shooting two blood-colored demon lights from his pupils directly at Shi Feiyang's eyes.

Shi Feiyang's eyes also emitted two golden lights, the four beams of light met in midair, and upon contact, the demon light couldn't withstand it, retreating backward.

After undergoing "Ascension" to the Spiritual Space Immortal Realm, Shi Feiyang has thoroughly achieved the Golden Immortal Realm, with form and spirit united, seamless and flawless. The Demon Path is cunning, skilled in finding weaknesses within human nature, uncovering even the slightest cracks.

Unfortunately, Deng Yin gazed with his Demon Eye, seeing Shi Feiyang's form and spirit melded together, like a dazzling Golden Core, perfectly rounded, its brilliance radiant, with absolutely no blemishes.

Originally, Shi Feiyang had flaws due to the "Moon" being too large, falling behind in the Immortal Business.

Now, finally complete, purely golden, Deng Yin, this Demon King, without recourse, found himself reflected by Shi Feiyang's Divine Light from his gaze, feeling a scorching flame pressing, seemingly intent on penetrating deep within himself to pin his Lifebound Demon, hastily shifting his stance, turning himself into a flawless Blood Shadow.

Shi Feiyang looked at him with the Dharma Eye, intending to see straight into his heart, blocked by his Blood Demon Great Method, causing Shi Feiyang to snort softly, withdrawing his Divine Skills: "In this life, I helped you gather the Essence Blood of the Red Snake and Xuan Turtle to reincarnate as a human, aiding your cultivation of the Blood God Scripture to realms previously unknown."

This exploratory move showed Deng Yin, after many years apart, not only had his own mana greatly advanced, far exceeding the past, but Shi Feiyang, this brother, was also beyond comparison.

Originally thinking he had perfected an unprecedented Divine Skill Great Technique in the Demon Path, that no matter how strong Shi Feiyang was, he could, at most, be equal to him, perhaps slightly superior, but certainly not much more. Now, upon slight contact, he found Shi Feiyang unfathomable, utterly immovable.

Shocked, he turned with a smile: "Actually, my visit this time has another intention..."

Shi Feiyang already anticipated his words, yet asked: "Oh? What are you planning to do?"

Deng Yin said: "My allegiance to the Giant Wood God is merely pretense. Among our three houses, in terms of closeness, naturally with brother it's closer. Why not join secretly, I'll go back and tell of your disrespect, have him come to fight, then at the most critical moment, suddenly turn against him, and together we'll kill him, leaving him in eternal damnation..."

"Oh? After destroying him, shall we have a fight?"

"No need for us to fight, by then you shall be Immortal Emperor, I'll simply be your shoulder-to-shoulder Demon King..."

Shi Feiyang laughed: "Ah Yin, so many years, you haven't progressed at all!"

Deng Yin felt embarrassed, his face flushed: "How have I not progressed? Tell me, where is the flaw in my plan?"

"Your thoughts, your plans, the Giant Wood God already knows. You know the Giant Wood God knows, yet you use them to deceive me. I naturally know it too, and you know that I know it. It appears cunning, but it's actually open strategy…"

Deng Yin brought anger: "It's open strategy! Even knowing, you'll still fight!"

"So you consider I'll also 'feign compliance' with you?" Shi Feiyang's voice raised, "Go back and convey to the Giant Wood God that I am the ruler of this world! I am the God King Immortal Emperor of this world, if he wishes to submit to me, he should come swiftly to the Outer Heaven Divine Mountain to worship."

Deng Yin laughed: "That's it then! Brother, like the Giant Wood God, in your heart there's also a demon for imperial ambition, no chains needed, even if there are chains, I'll help you break them. You've even visited the Spiritual Space Immortal Realm, what concerns do you have? I'll help you subdue the Giant Wood God, unite our brotherhood…"

"I don't need to unite with you." Shi Feiyang's tone returned to calm, "Both of your houses can come together, it's said that such things needn't be underhanded. Brother, why have you locked up your seven heart demons? No need for chains, how about letting me help break them for you?"

Deng Yin's smile vanished: "You can see my heart demons?"

Shi Feiyang nodded gently: "The Giant Wood God probably can see them too, you merely know the cunning of Demon Path, pridefully claiming mastery to manipulate all worlds' beings with a thought, alas, neither have you reached the pinnacle of the Demon Path, nor do you understand what it means for a Golden Immortal, the pinnacle of the Immortal Path."

"You say I haven't reached the pinnacle of the Demon Path?"

"Certainly!" Shi Feiyang took out a Demon Scripture, placing it on the table, "The Blood God Scripture is remarkable, yet full of flaws. You know that? Now the Good Volume transformed into the Blood Buddha Scripture, and the Evil Book into the Blood Demon Scripture, the former planned by Xin Ru Nun, the latter personally refined by me. These two scriptures complement and counteract each other, indispensable, only after both are cultivated can truly reach the Demon Path pinnacle."

Deng Yin looked at the Demon Scripture, his eyes sparked with Demon Light, greed swelling, knowing Shi Feiyang spoke truth.

He hadn't stirred Shi Feiyang's desire, instead, Shi Feiyang roused all his desires!

"This scripture isn't simply a fusion of the Evil Book of the Blood God Scripture with the Demon God Scripture, in it I captured numerous Heavenly Demons from the Heaven of Self-Transformation, along with Xin Ru Nun and her Great Ru Pure Land, and most importantly that person. I say their name, you should know, do you wish to reunite?"

"Wish…" Deng Yin reflexively answered.

"Wishing is good, exchange with Princess of Stone God!"

"What?" Deng Yin calmed instantly.

Shi Feiyang tapped the cover of the Demon Scripture lightly: "As I say, seal the Princess of Stone God and exchange her, then I'll give you this Demon Scripture. After all, you've already finished cultivating the Blood Buddha Scripture, she's of no use to you. With the exchange, you not only gain the scripture but also Red Flower Princess, it's a profit."