"Therefore, more than half of the sects in the Blackspire Mountains agreed to the Demon Supreme's request."

Naturally, the Demon Supreme did not rely on empty promises. Each sect that nodded received tangible benefits—ancient cultivation resources, forbidden demonic techniques, and even fragments of old inheritances once sealed away. For demonic sects that had struggled for centuries under suppression, such temptations were impossible to refuse.

"I see."

Morwen nodded slowly, her expression solemn. This was the first time she had heard these secrets spoken so openly.

If the secret realm left behind by the Emperor Sage was truly as extraordinary as the Demon Supreme claimed, then even risking one's life would be worth it.

Even if no traces of demon-ancestor inheritance could be found, merely obtaining a few Divine techniques or treasures would be enough to reshape the future of a sect.

After all, this was a Great Emperor's legacy.

"This time, we will enter the Training Trial Secret Realm," Kara said calmly.

"Morwen and I will use the Sage Tokens to go in. Do any of you have objections?"

"It all depends on the sect master's orders."

Everyone cupped their fists and bowed in unison. Not a single dissenting voice arose.

Such an opportunity was naturally reserved for those with the greatest strength and highest talent. Kara stood at the pinnacle of the Black Demon Sect, while Morwen, as the saintess, represented its future. No one was foolish enough to challenge that arrangement.

"There is one more matter."

Kara's voice remained indifferent, yet the killing intent flickering at the corners of her eyes could not be concealed.

"The royal family of the Vernal Dawn Dynasty has accepted the Demon Supreme's invitation. After the training trial, they intend to cooperate with us to seize Skyreach Territory."

Her gaze swept across the room.

"Our Black Demon Sect will be responsible for the southern region of Skyreach Territory."

"That means—Azure Origin Dao Sect."

The air in the private room turned heavy.

Then excitement erupted like wildfire.

At last.

The humiliation of the past, the repeated defeats, the blood debts that had never been repaid—everything would finally be settled.

Back then, the Black Demon Sect had launched multiple large-scale offensives against the Azure Origin Dao Sect, only to be beaten back again and again. That shame had been carved into their bones.

Now, the moment of revenge had arrived.

"Understood, Sect Master!" everyone shouted, eyes blazing.

"We will cultivate without rest and slaughter the Azure Origin Dao Sect, avenging Ancestor Azraeth V'khorath!"

"Yes."

Kara replied lightly.

"Eat and rest. Tomorrow, we depart for the Heavenly Water Mountains west of Blue-Wave City."

.....

Three days later.

Ethan lifted the curtain of the carriage.

The sun was setting in the west, dyeing the land in layers of gold and crimson. Red clouds drifted lazily across the sky, while the endless forest sea below shimmered beneath a veil of warm light.

In the distance, a colossal city stood between forest and water.

Blue-Wave City.

One of the six major cities of the Demon Territory.

Even from afar, its sheer scale was overwhelming. Compared to Noble Sun City, it was on an entirely different level.

Cities built by cultivators did not follow mortal logic. Vertical space was exploited to the extreme—towering structures rose into the heavens, while many palaces floated directly in midair, connected by bridges of light and complex formations. Countless streams of demonic energy flowed through the city like invisible rivers.

This was not about saving space.

It was about status.

Higher meant stronger. Higher meant purer spiritual land.

If the real estate tycoons of Ethan's previous life could see this place, they would weep tears of blood.

"Blue-Wave City," the elderly scorpion demon driving the carriage said with a smile, stroking his gray beard, "that is Blue-Wave City, one of the six major cities of the Demon Territory. Haven't you seen such a majestic place before, Roe Deer?"

"I truly haven't," Ethan replied honestly.

"Even the great cities of Skyreach Territory can't compare. Perhaps only the imperial cities of the Verdant Lantern Empire are on the same level."

The scorpion demon laughed loudly, pride evident in his expression.

"Of course! But among demon cities, there is one above all—the first of the six. White Emperor City."

"The scale and prosperity of White Emperor City rival the Everlasting City, the imperial capital of the Verdant Lantern Empire!"

"White Emperor City…"

Ethan's gaze flickered.

A city capable of standing shoulder to shoulder with the imperial capital of the Verdant Lantern Empire was certainly no simple place. Located at the heart of the Demon Territory, it must be a gathering ground for supreme experts.

Perhaps even Emperor Realm beings resided there.

Ethan had never believed that the Emperor of the Verdant Lantern Empire was the only emperor in the Oceanreach Continent. If that were the case, the empire would have unified the world long ago.

It was said that the Verdant Lantern Empire now controlled only a third of its former territory. Yet even so, it remained the undisputed giant of the continent.

"Little Roe Deer," the scorpion demon asked casually, glancing back, "what are you planning to do in Blue-Wave City?"

"Trying my luck," Ethan replied, wearing a harmless smile. He looked like a simple young demon who had wandered far from home.

"Training trial?" the scorpion demon asked knowingly.

"Of course."

There was no need to hide it. Nine out of ten people heading to Blue-Wave City at this time had the same goal.

"And your realm?" the scorpion demon asked again. He had been unable to sense Ethan's cultivation throughout the journey, which puzzled him slightly.

"Only the third level," Ethan replied casually, already considering how to enter the city without drawing attention.

According to the rat demon, Blue-Wave City was not accessible to ordinary cultivators. Strength, status, or special tokens were required.

Entering quietly would be best.

The scorpion demon shook his head, clicking his tongue, a trace of disdain appearing in his eyes.

"Boy, you're still young. You're here to join in the fun and don't even know what's going on."

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