685: Undercurrents are swirling!

'nine aperture spirit nurturing pill' These five words were like a red-hot branding iron, searing the depths of Sky-Rending Demon King's blood-red eyes and causing his killing intent to boil!

It also further solidified his greed: 'That's right! It is indeed the nine aperture spirit nurturing pill! Only such a Heaven-Defying Divine Pill is worthy of such a high evaluation! I must get my hands on it!'

His massive body trembled slightly with desire, his gaze locked firmly onto the two crystalline Medicinal Pills in Yao Delong's hand, which radiated alluring Soul Power fluctuations, almost as if he were about to breathe fire!

However, the scene where the Pill Venerable Phantom had effortlessly wiped away the Chaos Pill Tribulation earlier was like cold spring water being poured over his head.

'Although this old ghost is only a remnant consciousness... that heaven-reaching capability...'

Sky-Rending Demon King forcibly suppressed the agitation and killing intent in his heart, not daring to act rashly, and could only roar frantically in the depths of his heart:

'This King will endure! Let you live for a few moments longer!'

Just then, a cold aura quietly approached. Tu Wanxiong squeezed a "smile" that was uglier than crying onto his withered old face and transmitted his voice:

"Brother Sky-Rending, our previous agreement to conspire against this brat and the Yin Yang Sect members, and seize their Opportunity... does this agreement still count?"

He licked his chapped lips, his eyes flickering with a sinister light like a venomous snake.

Sky-Rending Demon King's blood-red eyes turned slightly, looking at Tu Wanxiong, and he sneered in his heart:

'Old fox, still thinking about Yao Delong? Hmph, what I truly want is that nine aperture spirit nurturing pill!'

He remained calm on the surface and also transmitted his voice, his tone carrying an unquestionable dominance:

"Naturally it counts! However, the two nine aperture spirit nurturing pills in that brat's hand and those two beauties, this King is determined to have them! Whoever dares to touch them will be an enemy of my Myriad Demon Mountain!"

Tu Wanxiong cursed his greed in his heart, but the smile on his face deepened: "Rest assured, Demon King! The Medicinal Pills and the women belong to you; that brat belongs to my Nine Nether Sect!"

A flash of ruthless calculation crossed his eyes, and he lowered his voice:

"Demon King, do not worry. This old man has already laid a contingency plan! Outside the Secret Realm, the elites of my Nine Nether Sect are already lying in ambush!

Once matters here are concluded, when everyone steps out of the Secret Realm, that will be the moment for a coordinated strike from inside and outside, a thunderous blow!

No matter who it is—Yao Delong, the Yin Yang Sect, the Myriad Sword Valley... not one of them will be able to run!"

Sky-Rending Demon King's heart stirred: 'As expected! This old ghost notified the experts within his sect!' He pondered for a moment, then felt disdain:

'Hmph, unless the Nine Nether Sect Leader comes in person, otherwise, the Vice Sect Master under him, the strongest Ye Wushang, is only at the Half-step Integration Stage level,

Relying on my Demon Emperor Bloodline and Physical Body, this King might not be unable to fight! As long as I get the Divine Pill, paying some price is worth it!'

"Good!" Sky-Rending Demon King nodded slightly, effectively reconfirming this temporary, calculation-filled Alliance.

He adjusted his massive demonic body slightly, like a Vicious Beast about to pounce, locking his aura onto the direction of the Secret Realm exit.

Tu Wanxiong sneered repeatedly in his heart: 'Fool! When Vice Sect Master arrives with the 'Nine Nether God-Extinguishing Formation', combined with the secret treasure...

Let alone you, a Sky-Rending Demon King, even a true Early Stage Body Integration cultivator would have to peel a layer of skin! The Divine Pill and all the Opportunities will ultimately belong to my Nine Nether Sect!'

Just as Tu Wanxiong expected, above a hidden valley less than a thousand miles from the Demon Transformation Mountain Range, space distorted slightly.

The Nine Nether Sect Vice Sect Master, Ye Wushang, dressed in black robes with his face shrouded in shadow, hung in the Void Realm like a phantom.

Behind him, dozens of Nine Nether Sect elite Disciples with chilling auras, the lowest of whom were at the Soul Transformation Stage, were relying on countless ghost banners,

silently setting up a terrifying formation that covered a hundred miles—the Nine Nether Soul-Extinguishing Formation!

Cold winds howled, ghost shadows flickered, and invisible killing intent, like a cold spider web, tightly sealed the entire entrance and exit area of the Secret Realm.

Ye Wushang's cold gaze pierced through the Void Realm, as if he could already see the panicked faces of those "prey" inside the Secret Realm.

Meanwhile, above the clouds less than ten thousand miles from the Demon Transformation Mountain Range, several sharp Sword Qi rays tore through the sky, flying at an astonishing speed!

The person in the lead wore a plain white sword robe, his face as cold and stern as ten-thousand-year black ice,

with an ancient longsword on his back radiating sharp Sword Intent that pierced the firmament; it was none other than one of the Yin Yang Sect Peak Masters, the Peak Master of Heavenly Sword Peak—Li Cen!

Behind him followed several Yin Yang Sect Sword Cultivators, from Nascent Soul to Soul Transformation Stage, all with similarly powerful auras and Sword Qi soaring into the sky.

"Increase speed!" Li Cen's voice sounded like metal clashing, carrying unquestionable murderous intent,

"Han Yun, Ruyan, Delong, they are in a dangerous situation; we must arrive before they exit the Secret Realm! Anyone who dares to harm my Yin Yang Sect Disciples shall be killed without mercy!"

The Sword Qi flared suddenly, and their speed increased by another thirty percent!

Inside the Secret Realm plaza, the Pill Venerable Phantom disdained to pay attention to the killing intent outside, his gaze sweeping over the three people who passed the final examination, and he announced in a grand voice:

"For this final round of examination, Yao Delong, having refined a nine-aperture pill, triggered the Twelve-Colored Chaos Pill Lightning, and furthermore comprehended the true meaning of my three tests, shall be the leader!"

"Savage Demon Green Dragon, using the Wood Spirit Body to forcefully deduce the Pill Formula, refined a Half-step Eighth-Rank Green Wood spirit nurturing pill, triggered the Eight-Colored Pill Thunder, and ranks second!"

"Liu Ruyan, with exceptional Comprehension Ability, deduced a lower-grade version, successfully refining a Peak Sixth-Rank spirit nurturing pill, and ranks third!"

As the voice spoke, three streaks of light flew out from the Pill Venerable Phantom's sleeves.

One streak of light landed in Yao Delong's hand, turning into a warm and moist jade bottle, the bottle body slightly cool,

and inside, lying quietly, was a nine aperture spirit nurturing pill exactly the same as the one Yao Delong had refined!

Its value was enough to make the entire Azure Cloud World go crazy!

The other two streaks of light landed in the hands of Savage Demon Green Dragon and Liu Ruyan respectively, turning into two cyan Jade Slips emitting an ancient herbal aura and flowing with dao rhyme.

"This is the 'Herbal Path Comprehension · Remnant Volume'!" The Pill Venerable Phantom's voice carried a hint of reminiscence,

"It is a strange book I obtained by chance in my early years, containing the ultimate principles of herbal medicinal properties, pointing directly to the Origin of Alchemy. If you all comprehend this remnant volume, ascending to an Eighth-Rank Alchemist will be as easy as turning over one's hand!"

"Herbal Path Comprehension?! A strange book pointing directly to the Origin of Alchemy?!"

"Ascending to Eighth-Rank as easy as turning over one's hand?! Heavens! Such a supreme treasure!"

"Such an Alchemy secret scroll is no less valuable than the nine aperture spirit nurturing pill!"

The eyes of all the Alchemists in the plaza turned red instantly! Their breathing became incredibly heavy!

If the nine aperture spirit nurturing pill was the result, then this 'Herbal Path Comprehension' was the fundamental Dharma!

It was the key to the Peak of Alchemy! Its long-term value was immeasurable!

Savage Demon Green Dragon grasped the Jade Slip tightly, feeling the vast and profound information within, so excited that his Demonic Qi was uncontrollably churning!

He looked up abruptly at Yao Delong, his face full of unmasked smugness and mockery, his eyes seemingly saying:

'Brat, so what if you have two Divine Pills? Those are just external objects! This King holds the secret key leading directly to an Eighth-Rank Alchemist! My future achievements in Alchemy will surely crush you!'

Liu Ruyan's pretty face also flushed with excitement. She looked at Yao Delong immediately, her beautiful eyes filled with joy and a desire to share:

"Junior Brother! That's great! With this 'Herbal Path Comprehension' Remnant Volume, after returning to the sect, if we comprehend it together, we will surely both break through to Eighth-Rank Alchemist!"

Her voice was clear, carrying pure joy.

Savage Demon Green Dragon's smug smile froze on his face instantly! 'Damn it! Forgot they are on the same side! This woman is actually willing to share?!'

A wave of frustration and jealousy surged into his heart, making his gaze toward Yao Delong even more sinister.

How could they know that as early as the first round of examination, Yao Delong had already obtained the Herbal Path Comprehension Remnant Volume!