Unbeknownst to him, a large number of strangely-auraed insects had gathered around him, their eyes sending shivers down his spine.
"What are these things..."
Old Ancestor Fuyun's heart grew cold. Anyone who could raise such terrifying insectoid beasts was definitely an ancient powerful being, no doubt about it.
As for why such a being would be in Lingxu Heavenly Palace, he didn't know.
"Fortunately... I am merely an Incarnation. Even if I die, my main body still exists. It's just a pity that I won't be able to transmit the information about this place..."
Old Ancestor Fuyun struggled in the Primordial Chaos Void Realm of the yuanshi banner, feeling that despair-inducing power, a wave of relief surged in his heart.
However, the very next second after this thought arose—
Another anomaly occurred!
The Primordial Chaos Void Realm within the yuanshi banner vibrated violently, the gray, hazy air rippling like water, and another figure appeared beside him.
This figure was a white-haired man with blood-red eyes, his Face deathly pale, his entire body's Devilish Qi in disarray, and his eyes filled with boundless horror and absurdity.
It was the main body of Nine Heavens Demon.
He recalled the scene that had just occurred: a large hand appeared from the Void Realm, an will that seemed to originate from the Great Dao itself directly locked onto his true form, treating all his stealth and escape techniques as nothing, grabbing him from his hiding place like a small chicken and bringing him directly here!
He was proficient in the Dao of Illusion, his aura incredibly concealed, confident that even a Celestial Golden Immortal Realm existence might not easily find him... How was this possible?
Nine Heavens Demon's main body and his Incarnation looked at each other, both seeing the same shock in the other's eyes.
Only now did they truly understand what level of existence they were facing!
Han Xuanji sat upon the chaos green lotus, a smile playing on his lips.
Since he had made a move, how could he let its main body escape?
Previously, he had let the Four Heavenly Demons go simply because he found them somewhat sensible.
This fellow, however, had quite the nerve, knowing he was in Lingxu Heavenly Palace yet still sending an Incarnation to probe. If he were to let this guy continue his actions, wouldn't he be pissing on his head?
As for the method he used to capture the opponent, it was precisely the newly comprehended Divine Ability, Reversing Cause and Effect.
One could say it was not much different from 'What Is Said Will Be Done' or 'Wishes Come True'.
This was the formidable aspect of a Celestial Golden Immortal Realm expert, already beyond the comprehension of ordinary Cultivators, directly reaching the Dao.
Of course, not all experts at the Celestial Golden Immortal level could achieve this.
"Tell me, your Origin."
Han Xuanji's voice rang out, startling Nine Heavens Demon.
"May I ask Your Excellency's name? I am Nine Heavens Demon, one of the Nine Guards of the Demon Ancestor! My offense today was truly unintentional. I implore Your Excellency, for the sake of Demon Ancestor, to show mercy!"
Nine Heavens Demon's main body suppressed the fear in his heart, using the most respectful tone to reveal his final trump card.
With his main body already captured, he dared not conceal anything.
And the name of the Demon Ancestor resonated throughout the Chaos; he believed any powerful being would have to weigh their options carefully.
However, his response was only the increasingly excited, almost uncontrollable hissing of the Dao-Devouring Worms.
Han Xuanji's silence was more suffocating than the surrounding chirping of insects.
Nine Heavens Demon's heart sank deeper and deeper.
The other party... didn't care about the Demon Ancestor's name at all!
"I see you have no self-awareness at all..."
Han Xuanji's voice drifted over faintly, devoid of any emotion.
"I..."
Nine Heavens Demon felt somewhat helpless; it was also his first time being captured so easily.
"Then just kill me."
Nine Heavens Demon gave up. Anyway, he was immortal and indestructible. Even if he were beaten to Soul Flying Away and Spirit Scattering, he would slowly Rebirth, at most his strength would drop again.
"It seems you truly believe you are immortal and indestructible..."
Han Xuanji's voice rose slightly, and he said indifferently:
"These are Dao-Devouring Worms. Do you think you can still Rebirth after being devoured?"
This was not him trying to scare them; the Dao-Devouring Worms truly possessed this ability, even more overbearing than the returning to truth and extinguishing dao seal, this was their racial talent.
"Dao-Devouring Worms?"
Nine Heavens Demon's pupils suddenly constricted, and for the first time, a look of terror appeared in his eyes.
As an existence born from Chaos, he understood far better than ordinary Cultivators what that name implied.
These were terrifying creatures capable of gnawing away even the Laws of the Great Dao and digesting the Origin of even Chaos Demon Gods.
Once devoured by them, it wasn't just a simple annihilation of form and spirit, but the complete digestion of one's Foundation of existence, becoming nourishment for the swarm!
Many so-called "immortal and indestructible" beings were simply a joke in the Face of Dao-Devouring Worms!
Even when he was captured before, he was fearless. After all, if he truly died, the Demon Ancestor could revive him with a great Divine Ability, and he himself could be Rebirth in Chaos... but if he was devoured by Dao-Devouring Worms, even if His Majesty the Demon Ancestor possessed supreme power to recondense his true spirit from the river of time, with his Origin completely devoured, he would be useless even if he were reborn... "No... impossible! Dao-Devouring Worms have long been extinct since the end of the Primordial Era! How could you..."
Nine Heavens Demon's voice grew weaker and weaker. He stared intently at the surrounding swarm of insects that made his Soul tremble with fear, watching them draw closer.
His last shred of hope was completely shattered.
"I'll tell! I'll tell you everything! I only beg Your Excellency to spare my life!"
Just as the Dao-Devouring Worm swarm was about to rush forward, Han Xuanji, seated upon the chaos green lotus, had a slight thought.
Within the yuanshi banner, the surging insect tide seemed to have been put on pause, abruptly stopping.
"Nine Lives Emperor Lord sent me. He said there's a variable hidden in the Immortal Realm that can affect the Demon Ancestor. This was a direct order from the Demon Ancestor himself... and Demon Master was curious about Lingxu Heavenly Palace, ordering me to thoroughly investigate its secrets!"
All of Nine Heavens Demon's pride and loyalty to the Demon Ancestor instantly crumbled.
His body trembled violently, losing all semblance of a powerful being's dignity.
"Demon Ancestor... Demon Ancestor's core will is still in the depths of Chaos and has not fully awakened, but Nine Lives Emperor Lord holds a piece of Primordial Demon Bone and can communicate with it. Currently, the Demon Race's plan is to accelerate Demon Ancestor's return by eroding the Immortal Realm and increasing the Demon Race's Luck!
That's all I know, really! I beg for Your Excellency's mercy, spare me this time! I was also forcibly awakened by Nine Lives and acting under orders, it wasn't my original intention!"
He spoke incoherently, spilling everything he knew like pouring beans, terrified that a second's delay would result in him being engulfed by the insect swarm.
In the Face of true death, even a powerful Demon Race expert like him, who once dominated, felt fear.
"What is Nine Lives Emperor Lord's background?"
Han Xuanji pressed.
"Nine Lives Emperor Lord is a Chaos Demon God, a powerful being personally cultivated by the Demon Ancestor. His Origin Dao is Regeneration, making him extremely difficult to kill. Even if killed, he can quickly return to Peak after Rebirth. Therefore, he was the first to awaken after death and serve Demon Ancestor, making him Demon Ancestor's most trusted subordinate."
Nine Heavens Demon did not hide anything, recounting everything he knew in detail.
"And Demon Ancestor is the most ancient Chaos Demon God, rumored to be a being born at the beginning of Chaos, when the Immortal Realm didn't even exist. He personally created the Demon Race, took us Chaos beings as his subordinates, and even bestowed upon us cultivation methods..."