Chapter 722: Chapter 436: Virtual Zen_2

“What brings a Human Cultivator to the Monster Beast Clan, and what is your scheme?” the Sanctuary Powerhouse questioned, his terrifying Law’s Force radiating from him. The Monster Beast Clan itself is close to many laws, and at a certain realm, they can use the laws to attack without cultivation.

“We have no schemes, it’s just that someone from the Demon Beast Secret Realm kidnapped my friend, which is why we came seeking. We hope you could hand over my friend; we do not wish to have a brawl with the Monster Beast Clan!”

Holy Daoist made a courteous gesture, neither servile nor overbearing, “The two clans have always coexisted peacefully. If the Monster Beast Clan does not release our friend, we will not end this matter peacefully today.”

“What a joke, what do you mean the two clans have always been peaceful? Within the Demon Beast Mountain Range under the Monster Beast Clan, demon beasts are hunted by cultivators every day, amounting to more than several hundred thousand in a year. Even though we reside in the Demon Beast Secret Realm, we don’t really think highly of the outer realm’s Demon Beast Mountain Range.”

“But when all is said and done, the Demon Beast Mountain Range is just one example. The relations between the two clans have always been contentious. What does it matter if we capture one or even hundreds of your Human Cultivators? Do you really think you can come into the Demon Beast Secret Realm and act recklessly just because you’re external cultivators?”

This Monster Beast Sanctuary Powerhouse sneered, “Both of you possess the strength of the Saint Seat Realm; better leave quickly. I have no desire to fight a battle that would leave both parties injured, but if you insist on not leaving, the Monster Beast Clan can dispatch dozens of Sanctuary Powerhouses, and you two will be nothing but ants.”

“Let’s stick to the facts. We just want to safely bring our friend back and do not want to be unreasonable. Even if we were not at the Saint Seat Realm, we would still dare to come.”

Holy Daoist’s face was stern as he also released a pressure, “I am aware that the Demon Beast Secret Realm is no inferior to the Immortal Realm and looks down upon us outer realm cultivators. However, if I readied myself for death, I could destroy the entire Demon Beast Secret Realm, and the terror of a Sanctuary Powerhouse’s self-detonation of the Dantian is without saying.”

“Insolent! You’re not just here to rescue someone; you’re also here for the Fire Phoenix. Don’t make your cause sound so noble. Do you really think the people of the Demon Beast Secret Realm are easy to deceive?”

At that moment, another figure descended, similar in appearance to the Human Cultivator, but the pressure and bloodline aura from them intimidated the entire small world.

Logan gasped, this individual’s presence was comparable to the Blackwood City Master. Could it be the ninth tier of the Saint Seat? Or possibly even a Half-step Saint Emperor.

Without a doubt, this person must be one of the top Powers in the Demon Beast Secret Realm, and the capture of Wexler Daoist was most likely his doing.

The Holy Daoist was also intimidated, and quickly said, “Senior, please do not be angered. We truly bear no malice, but would you please spare Wexler Daoist? Think of it as an act of kindness.”

“Do you know why the Demon Beast Secret Realm would intervene in capturing someone? We have no grudges between us, and the Monster Beast Clan does not wish to entangle with the outer world.”

The Demon King glanced at the Holy Daoist with contempt, continuing on his own, “To put it plainly, Wexler Daoist has crossed a line. He actually intended to hunt the Fire Phoenix?”

“The Fire Phoenix is not very strong within the Monster Beast Clan, although it originated in ancient times; generally, their combat power is quite weak, and they have not produced a Sanctuary Powerhouse for many years.”

“This very point has led to a sharp decline in the number of Fire Phoenixes. To date, there are known to be less than a hundred left, with around a dozen in the outer realm’s Demon Beast Mountain Range, and the remainder in the Demon Beast Secret Realm. Of course, even this is not enough to provoke me into action.”

“What infuriates me is that one of the Fire Phoenixes has awakened an Ancient Bloodline. Among the entire Monster Beast Clan, this is a very rare existence, akin to your Human race’s one in ten thousand favored child with a heaven-defying constitution and excellent cultivator.”

The Demon King smiled cunningly, his pressure intensifying, “Given this, should I not take action against Wexler Daoist? And I even spared his life when I should have executed him on the spot.”

Logan and the other looked at each other, understanding Wexler Daoist’s rage if it were for this reason. After all, how could the Monster Beast Clan allow outsiders to hunt such a genius among their ranks?

“We only wanted the Fire Phoenix Feathers, just a few feathers, in fact. We had no intention of hunting one down, and truly, all this was Wexler Daoist’s own presumption.”

The Holy Daoist first apologized, then added, “However, Wexler Daoist was unaware, could you perhaps spare him? We can offer a significant amount of Top-Grade Spirit Stones.”

The Demon King waved his hand, and several individuals brought out Wexler Daoist, who was now clinging to life, having suffered endless bullying from the denizens of the Demon Beast Secret Realm over the past two days.

“Releasing him is possible, but I require you to agree to one condition. The Monster Beast Clan wishes to conquer the Western Wasteland, but countless members of the Human race live there, and to kill them all would surely invite suppression from the Heavenly Dao. Relocate them to the Central Region, what do you say to this demand?”

Fearing the two would disagree, the Demon King added, “Of course, if the Western Wasteland is secured, and it comes to that, we would have no choice but to embark on a massive slaughter and let some of the Monster Beasts be devoured by the backlash of Heavenly Dao.”

“How could that be acceptable? Haven’t you always lived within the Demon Beast Secret Realm? Even if you leave, you could go to the Demon Beast Mountain Range, where there are hundreds of thousands of miles for perhaps several hundred thousand more Monster Beasts to dwell without issue. Or head to the Eastern Sea; why insist on displacing the people of the Western Wasteland?”

Upon hearing this, Logan frowned immediately in opposition, “Even if we backpedal a million steps, the outside world’s spiritual energy is too sparse, not suitable for your Monster Beast Clan to live in. Otherwise, after decades of change, your Realm might suffer a great degradation, hardly different from the Demon Beasts of the Demon Beast Mountain Range.”

“Aren’t you after the Fire Phoenix Feather? If you agree, take the Fire Phoenix,” the Demon King continued, not angered by Logan’s rebuttal but maintaining an unexpectedly calm demeanor.

“Isn’t the Fire Phoenix a talent with an awakened bloodline?” Logan asked, to which the Demon King waved his hand dismissively; the Monster Beast Clan had plenty of talents, and one more or less made no difference.

Moreover, just as the Human race had Sects, the Monster Beast Clan had its Clan divisions, and the Fire Phoenix Clan was not his Clan, so he was not deeply concerned about it.

Faced with a request from a level nine Sanctuary Powerhouse, Logan and his companion seemed to have no choice; should the other party become enraged, they would certainly perish here today.

Yet if they agreed, it would be tantamount to betraying the Western Wasteland and abandoning the entire Human race, an act that would leave them cursed for all eternity—neither willing to bear such infamy.

“I will not agree, just as I would never demand that your Monster Beast Clan abandon the Demon Beast Secret Realm. You would surely refuse. We may be alone and weak, but we too have our pride,”

After a long silence, Logan spoke slowly, word by word, startling even the Holy Daoist, who kept watch on the Demon King, fearing he might strike in anger.

The Demon King’s face turned utterly cold, and the entire space seemed to freeze, a primordial force descending upon Logan, as if to crush him to dust.

Yet the next moment, the Demon King abruptly waved his hand, “Enough, if you’re unwilling, let’s put an end to this matter. You may take Wexler Daoist with you.”

Then, the Demon King disappeared, leaving Logan and his companion bewildered. Why had he suddenly left? Logan had been prepared for a fight to the death.

Regardless, at least they were temporarily safe. Concerned with what the Demon King was plotting, the two hurriedly went to Wexler Daoist’s side.

Barely alive, Wexler Daoist took out the Fire Phoenix Feather from his body, “Never mind me, use the Fire Phoenix to craft the Holy Life Elixir, and let me be the sole sacrifice here.”

The Holy Daoist picked up Wexler Daoist, and the group quickly fled, expecting to be pursued along the way, yet surprisingly, their escape from the Demon Beast Secret Realm went smoothly.

It was all too unusual; Logan couldn’t fathom the Demon King’s motives or why he refrained from killing them. Did he aim for conquest over the Western Wasteland, or did some calamity like that in the Immortal Realm happen, rendering the Secret Realm uninhabitable?

It all seemed too complicated. Unable to figure it out, Logan ceased to ponder it. He and the Holy Daoist returned to the Western Wasteland, eager to formulate the Holy Life Elixir quickly.

Only by extending the lifespans of the Sanctuary Powerhouses could they restore their former combat power. With several dozen Sanctuary Powerhouses as guardians, they would stand a chance against the Demon Beast Secret Realm.