Deities: Starting From Goblins

Chapter 720: Chapter 435: Great Love Buddha Respect_2

Indeed, many were unwilling to take the risk, but the thought that this was about the Holy Life Elixir and the possibility that these people were hiding their skills compelled them to follow closely without any deviation.

The group quickly arrived at the Demon Beast Mountain Range, everyone scattered to search, and Logan also began his own exploration. What kind of battle could have completely destroyed several miles of land in an instant?

Unlike the others, Logan caught a demon beast nearby, but after a bit of intimidation, the beast still couldn’t provide a clear explanation.

This left Logan even more bewildered. If the beast had been living nearby, it must have witnessed the battle. So why did it know nothing?

Logan caught several demon beasts in succession, but without exception, none of them knew the details. They only knew that a great battle had indeed taken place, but due to the terrifyingly powerful presence, no one dared to approach, and all the demon beasts had retreated tens of miles away.

With no other choice, they could only deduce from the surrounding traces of the battle. To have destroyed miles of the land, the enemy Wexler Daoist had encountered must be very strong. Could it be that his opponent was from the Sanctuary? But within the Demon Beast Mountain Range, did a Sanctuary Powerhouse really still exist?

At that moment, someone exclaimed, “I’ve found something! Everyone come here and see. On this hill… there’s a spiritual consciousness imprint left by Wexler Daoist.”

As soon as these words came out, everyone immediately rushed over and indeed saw a spiritual consciousness imprint, clearly left there by Wexler Daoist on purpose.

But how to unlock the spiritual consciousness? Everyone was baffled, as the imprints left by ordinary cultivators usually had special ways to open them, decipherable only by the person they were intended for, and inaccessible to outsiders. Their group was not familiar with Wexler Daoist.

Although they were trapped in the Ancient Secret Realm for decades and knew each other well, their relationship could not be considered close, much less understanding Wexler Daoist’s spiritual consciousness.

Only Logan stared at it for a long time, seemingly perceiving something, and then took out a spirit stone to activate the spiritual consciousness with the stone’s power.

The next moment, the spiritual consciousness transformed, and Wexler Daoist’s figure appeared, “Everyone, you’re here. I’m no match for the enemy opposite me, and I fear I may be captured.”

“This spiritual consciousness imprint that I’ve left can be unlocked with a spirit stone. Logan is a clever man and also an array master, so I set this especially for him.”

“Indeed, I found the Fire Phoenix, but just as I was about to succeed, someone suddenly appeared, claiming to be a Powerhouse from the Monster Beast Clan, and fought with me.”

“Based on this spiritual consciousness imprint, you can infer my location. The Demon Beast Mountain Range no longer has a Fire Phoenix; the only Fire Phoenix was captured along with me.”

Upon learning all this, the crowd was in an uproar, “A Powerhouse from the Monster Beast Clan? Isn’t the Monster Beast Clan located in the Demon Beast Mountain Range? Exactly what kind of person is it that even Wexler Daoist is no match for?”

“Actually, the Demon Beast Mountain Range is inhabited only by lower-ranked demon beasts. The real experts live in the Demon Beast Secret Realm, just like the Immortal Realm, all full of Powerhouses; decades ago, I had the fortune to visit once, where the most common demon beast is at the Semi-Saint level, with dozens of Sanctuary demon beasts as well.”

Holy Daoist spoke with a heavy expression, “I suspect that the Demon Beast Secret Realm has taken Wexler Daoist. Perhaps they became aware of our refinement of the Holy Life Elixir and do not wish us to extend our lifespans, preferring that we die. I believe that’s their intention.”

“The Demon Beast Secret Realm has always harbored ulterior motives towards the Ancient World. A thousand years ago, they sent forces to the Western Wasteland and the Central Region, but they were repelled by the Sanctuary Powerhouses of that era. Even after a thousand years, they surely still have schemes. If several dozen of us Sanctuary Powerhouses fall due to our lifespan, they could then dominate the world.” Nôv(el)B\\jnn

A Sanctuary Powerhouse spoke indignantly, as, for the entire Ancient World, all those capable of holding their own, Sanctuary Powerhouses, were already present here. Even if there were others hidden among the common folk, they would not get involved in the strife, so the safety of the Ancient World was determined by their group.

Everyone gasped, and with that explanation, it all made sense now—no wonder the people from the Demon Beast Secret Realm took action with such an intention in mind.

“Rescuing Wexler Daoist isn’t urgent, we should first refine the Holy Life Elixir. Once everyone’s lifespan is increased, the powerhouses of the Demon Beast Secret Realm won’t be our match. On the contrary, if we retain only a tenth of our strength and go to the Demon Beast Secret Realm in this state, wouldn’t that be simply delivering our heads to them?”

Someone voiced a suggestion, no matter how detestable the people of the Demon Beast Secret Realm were, at this moment, they had to weigh the pros and cons and act with deliberation. They absolutely couldn’t afford to tread the wrong path in a moment of rashness. The Demon Beast Secret Realm held the advantage; now they must understand how to maneuver around them.

Unless the Immortal Realm intervenes, but the Immortal Realm has always looked down on the outer world, so how could they possibly help them? And just to save Wexler Daoist, to wage war against the entire Demon Beast Secret Realm? This didn’t even need consideration. At least until they perished, the residents of the Demon Beast Secret Realm wouldn’t dare to kill Wexler Daoist.

“I’ve deduced that Wexler Daoist’s position is indeed within the Demon Beast Secret Realm. We all need to make a decision now on whether or not to rescue him,” said Holy Daoist, signaling for everyone to be quiet as he looked around. “I understand in my heart that many of you are afraid, and also that many of you don’t get along with Wexler Daoist and don’t wish to meddle in this messy situation. Even if it weren’t for the Holy Life Elixir, it’s likely that none of us would have gathered together.”

“But one thing must be understood,” he continued, “As Wexler Daoist made it clear, there are no Fire Phoenixes in the Demon Beast Mountain Range. If we want to obtain the Fire Phoenix Feather, we must go to the Demon Beast Secret Realm. Otherwise, we can’t refine the Holy Life Elixir, and everyone can only wait for their lifespans to be exhausted.”

At these words, the Sanctuary Powerhouses all lowered their heads. Indeed, it was a dilemma; the situation reached a stalemate, and no one had a choice anymore.

To not go was to wait for death; to go might lead to perishing in battle. They were just a step away from success, so why would fate play such a cruel joke on them? Was it unwilling to grant them longer lifespans, leaving them to wither and die?

“The situation might not be without room for maneuver. We could take a trip to the Secret Land, and it doesn’t have to be a fight to the death. We just need to stealthily bring back Wexler Daoist and the Fire Phoenix.”

Logan stood up at this moment and said, “Like the Immortal Realm, I’ll take another trip to the Demon Beast Secret Realm. Of course, if any of you have the courage, you’re welcome to join.”

“Logan has an Emperor Weapon, and Holy Daoist is the strongest among us; the two have already been to the Immortal Realm. Why don’t you make another trip to the Secret Realm? If enemies are encountered, Logan just needs to lend the Emperor Weapon to Holy Daoist, and taking on ten Sanctuary individuals shouldn’t be an issue.”

“As for the rest of us, being in a large group only attracts attention, so we won’t go together. We also know that this trip to the Demon Beast Secret Realm is fraught with much more peril than luck. Both of you can refuse if unwilling, we won’t force you.”

Logan’s proposal made everyone’s eyes brighten, but after a series of dissuasion and tugging, no one was willing to take the risk, all suggesting that the two of them should go instead.

This caused Logan to roll his eyes. Were all of these Sanctuary individuals so faint-hearted? They spoke with such righteousness, but in the end, it all boiled down to fear.

However, for Logan, the journey thus far had been a process of cultivation. Just like the previous trip to the Immortal Realm, another trip to the Demon Beast Secret Realm wasn’t out of the question.

Holy Daoist took a deep breath and waved his hand: “I myself wish to save Wexler Daoist. You bunch, the longer you live, the more cowardly you become. Forget it, I’ll go.”

However, Holy Daoist was reluctant to let Logan go. Firstly, Logan had already been to the Immortal Realm, so why bother him again and again? Logan also bore the mission of refining the elixir; if an accident happened, wouldn’t everyone be waiting for death?

Moreover, the Immortal Realm and the Demon Beast Secret Realm were different. The people of the Immortal Realm, despite their disdain for the outer world, would at most beat them up and cast them out, whereas the inhabitants of the Demon Beast Secret Realm were all Monster Beasts with a bloodthirsty and warlike nature, with no concept of rules or favor.

Logan shook his head; he knew Holy Daoist meant well, but as a cultivator, he was contending with the heavens themselves. If he avoided danger just because it was dangerous, his cultivation would remain stagnant.

In the end, Holy Daoist yielded, and the two hurried towards the Demon Beast Secret Realm. The Secret Realm was not far from the Demon Beast Mountain Range; even on foot, it would only take half a month at most.