263: Shi Lie’s worries, the Lion Demon Ancestor!

“This is...”

Brilliant light continuously shone within the Lion Demon Ancestral Stone. The strands of light seemed to want to break free from the Lion Demon Ancestral Stone's restraints, constantly impacting it.

In fact, under the impact of these lights, cracks even appeared on the surface of the Lion Demon Ancestral Stone.

Crack!

A crisp sound suddenly echoed throughout the entire palace.

At once, everyone's gaze fell upon the Lion Demon Ancestral Stone, and an expression of disbelief surged in their eyes.

Especially Shi Long, the moment he saw the Lion Demon Ancestral Stone emit light, his face had already stiffened.

He truly couldn't understand why the Lion Demon Ancestral Stone would have such a strong reaction.

Clearly, this fellow in front of him wasn't Shi Ming!

Clearly, he was a Great Xia Human Clan!

Shi Ming's corpse lay in this hall, so why could this Great Xia Human Clan stir the Ancestral Stone's fluctuation (waves/fluctuations)?

And so strongly at that!!

For a moment, Shi Long's mind felt like a muddled mess. He truly couldn't comprehend why this scene was unfolding before his eyes.

The Ancestral Stone detects the closeness of beings from the Otherworldly Demon World to this world.

As long as a being is born in the Otherworldly Demon World, they will have more or less a connection to the entire Otherworldly Demon World. The closer the connection, the easier it will be to comprehend the power of the stars or the Origin of the Otherworldly Demon World in the future, or what Great Xia Martial Artists call the Dao.

To a certain extent, it is also used to test talent.

But this kind of thing is only for beings from the Otherworldly Demon World, so why can a Great Xia Human Clan cause such a change in the Lion Demon Ancestral Stone?

Shi Long was completely bewildered when he saw the brilliant light.

He truly didn't understand why this was happening.

Could it be that the Ancestral Stone was broken??

At this moment, ten thousand 'whys' surfaced in Shi Long's mind.

Compared to the ten thousand 'whys' in Shi Long's mind, the other powerhouses of the Lion Demon Clan, upon seeing the brilliant light erupting from the Lion Demon Ancestral Stone, immediately shot out dazzling rays of light from their eyes.

“This is... Ancestral Stone Resonance!”

A Commander looked at the Lion Demon Ancestral Stone, which was emitting brilliant light, and couldn't help but say excitedly.

Ancestral Stone Resonance!

Everyone's hearts trembled slightly again!

During the Ancestral Stone's test, if an ordinary person can make the Ancestral Stone react, it means they have the ability to cultivate. The more brilliant the light in the Ancestral Stone, the better their cultivation talent.

Furthermore, if one can make the Ancestral Stone vibrate, it indicates that this person's future potential will definitely not be lower than the Devil King Realm!

However, making the Ancestral Stone vibrate is so rare that even within the entire Lion Demon Clan, one might not appear in decades.

After all, becoming a Devil King level powerhouse is simply too difficult.

Currently, among the entire Lion Demon Clan, there are no more than ten Devil King level powerhouses.

This shows its difficulty.

And above the Ancestral Stone's vibration, there is an even more terrifying category: Ancestral Stone Resonance!

Ancestral Stone Resonance means that this person's connection within the Otherworldly Demon World has reached an extremely terrifying degree, and can even be called a Child of the World.

Under such circumstances, at the very least, they would start as a Devil Emperor... and might even be able to challenge the Devil God Realm, which is above the Devil Emperor!

On the golden throne, Shi Lie watched the scene before him. Even with his lazy nature, at this moment, he couldn't help but sit up straight.

The next moment, Shi Lie suddenly waved his hand, and a terrifying energy instantly enveloped the entire palace, directly sealing it off so that the situation inside the palace would not be discovered by anyone.

“This matter... must never be leaked!”

Shi Lie's low voice echoed throughout the entire palace.

Many people, hearing these words, couldn't help but feel a slight tremor in their hearts.

At this moment, they had also realized why Shi Lie would say this.

A Genius who can cause the Ancestral Stone to resonate... once he grows up, he will undoubtedly be a top-tier Devil Emperor powerhouse. And although the Lion Demon Clan is a large race in the Otherworldly Demon World, above the Lion Demon Clan, there is also the existence of the Beast Demon Royal Clan.

The Beast Demon Royal Clan can allow the Lion Demon Clan to become powerful, but they will absolutely not allow anyone who can threaten their rule to appear!

For example, the current Shi Ming!

For a moment, the three Commanders exchanged glances, all seeing the grave expression in each other's eyes.

Shi Lie took a deep breath and looked at Lu Sheng. His previously sharp gaze had now softened.

However, just as he was about to speak, Shi Long interrupted him directly at this moment.

“Impossible! This is absolutely impossible! Shi Ming is already dead! He definitely isn't Shi Ming! Even if he isn't a Great Xia Human Clan, he must be someone from another Otherworldly Demon Race who infiltrated our Lion Demon Clan!”

Shi Long shrieked hysterically, wanting to condemn Lu Sheng's identity!

He was very clear that Lu Sheng had already caused the Ancestral Stone to resonate. Even if Lu Sheng's cultivation was only at the Ninth Realm now, with the Ancestral Stone Resonance as a foundation, Lu Sheng's status would definitely rise infinitely.

Even... even a Devil King powerhouse as strong as a Commander might become Lu Sheng's Protector, simply because Lu Sheng was qualified to challenge the position of a top-tier Devil Emperor, or even a Devil God.

This was absolutely the most important matter for the Lion Demon Clan.

And he had already offended Lu Sheng, and even completely alienated Lu Sheng because of this matter. If he didn't condemn Lu Sheng's identity here, only death awaited him!

He had no other choice.

“Hmph!”

Shi Lie let out a cold snort, and a terrifying aura instantly enveloped Shi Long.

“What Great Xia Human Clan, what Shi Ming's corpse, I think you... are just trying to frame the Prodigy of our Demon Race!”

“Besides... which foolish race do you think would let a Prodigy capable of challenging a Devil God impersonate the Prodigy of our Demon Race?”

“The Beast Demon Royal Clan? They would be eager to worship such an existence as an ancestor!!”

Shi Lie's words also made everyone nod.

Indeed.

If Lu Sheng were a Prodigy of another race, then that race would undoubtedly be a bunch of fools, allowing such a gifted person to impersonate a Prodigy of the Lion Demon Clan.

Once discovered, it would be a dead end.

No one would do that.

As Shi Lie spoke, an even more terrifying aura enveloped Shi Long, causing this Devil King level powerhouse to tremble in his legs at this moment, his body constantly shaking.

Shi Lie's pressure... was simply too terrifying.

“Shi Long... sowing discord, persecuting the Prodigy of our Demon Race, unrepentant... behead him!”

Shi Lie's indifferent gaze fixed on Shi Long, and the fall of his voice completely announced Shi Long's demise.

Shi Long's face changed again and again. He wanted to say something to defend himself, but a Commander quietly walked up to him.

He raised his palm and brought it down sharply.

Bang!

Shi Long's head, like a smashed watermelon, instantly burst open, and red and white matter exploded.

A bloody smell permeated the entire palace.

After doing all this, that Commander even reached out and pulled out a black core from Shi Long's chest.

Devil King Core!

Lu Sheng looked at the black core, his eyes slightly narrowed.

This was a good thing.

That Commander smiled slightly at Lu Sheng: “Now that our Demon Race's Prodigy has been born, and Shi Long, this traitor, attempted to sow discord among our Demon Race's Prodigies, let Shi Long's core be given to young friend Shi Ming as an apology!”

Saying that, that Commander handed Shi Long's core to Lu Sheng.

Lu Sheng licked his lips. Now that he had the bonus of the Child of the Stars, and the Profound Spirit Breathing Technique, the Devil King Core, which the Great Xia Human Clan could not easily absorb, was simply a great tonic for him.

However, Lu Sheng still glanced at Shi Lie.

Shi Lie's previous indifference vanished, and he smiled gently at Lu Sheng: “If he says to give it to you, then take it. Our Demon Race isn't so poor that we can't even produce a Devil King Core!”

Having received Shi Lie's permission, Lu Sheng was not polite and directly accepted the Devil King Core.

Watching this scene, Shi Lie said indifferently: “Today's events, once outside this palace, I do not wish for anyone else to know about them!”

“If I find out that anyone else besides those present here knows about Shi Ming’s talent… I apologize, but it’s been a long time since this Emperor has taken action!”

“I hope… you won’t force this Emperor to act!”

The faint voice was filled with an intense chill.

Everyone couldn’t help but shiver.

“Legion Commander, don’t worry, Shi Ming is my nephew. If anyone dares to speak of this, even a Battle Group Leader, I will risk my life to kill him!”

Shi Lei laughed loudly, patting his chest as he spoke.

Shi Qing: ? ? ? ?

Shi Qing looked at Shi Lei with a strange expression. What kind of talk was that?

He was clearly targeting him!

Veins throbbed on Shi Qing’s forehead, and he couldn’t help but clench his fists, taking several deep breaths before finally suppressing his anger.

Then, everyone expressed their stance.

After seeing everyone express their stance, Shi Lie nodded in satisfaction, then dismissed everyone, leaving only Lu Sheng behind.

After everyone had left the palace, Shi Lie finally turned his gaze to Lu Sheng, his eyes softer than ever before.

“Originally, I wanted you to temper yourself in the Ten Thousand Beasts Ancient Pagoda, but now it seems… there’s no need to go to the Ten Thousand Beasts Ancient Pagoda!”

As soon as these words were spoken, Lu Sheng’s expression instantly became strange.

What the hell?

He wasn’t allowed to go to the Ten Thousand Beasts Ancient Pagoda anymore?

If he didn’t go to the Ten Thousand Beasts Ancient Pagoda, how would he get the profound spirit fragments?

How would he complete the Realms after the Profound Spirit Breathing Technique?

This simply wouldn’t do!

Lu Sheng immediately became anxious. He quickly said, “Sir, why is this?”

Shi Lie waved his hand and said, “With your talent, to be able to resonate with the Ancestral Stone, they might not know what it means, but I do!”

“Do you know who the last person to resonate with the Ancestral Stone was?”

“Lord Demon God!!”

Shi Lie’s expression carried a hint of solemnity, and even apprehension.

“The matter of the Ancestral Stone’s resonance is no secret to all the Devil Kings of the entire Otherworldly Demon World. Only the next person destined to become a Demon God will resonate with the Ancestral Stone!”

“In other words… your future… is the position of Demon God!”

Shi Lie looked at Lu Sheng seriously and said in a deep voice.

Lu Sheng’s eyebrows twitched slightly.

Even Lu Sheng himself hadn’t expected that by merely binding his Child of the Stars talent to the Otherworldly Demon World, Shi Lie would believe him to be the next Demon God.

This was a bit too exaggerated, wasn’t it?

To be honest, the Child of the Stars did help him dispel their doubts, but at the same time, if Lu Sheng lost the qualification to enter the Ten Thousand Beasts Ancient Pagoda, Lu Sheng would be even more sleepless.

Lu Sheng pondered for a moment, then softly said, “Sir, did Lord Demon God also hide in his own clan to cultivate and eventually become a Demon God?”

“Hmm?”

Shi Lie was startled and looked at Lu Sheng.

Lu Sheng slowly raised his head, staring into Shi Lie’s eyes, and still spoke in a calm voice, “I believe that any strong practitioner who becomes a Devil King or even reaches the God Realm has gone through many trials. This Ancestral Stone resonance is merely a symbol. If one doesn’t even experience a little hardship, can they truly become a top-tier strong practitioner?”

“I think… if the Ancestral Stone resonance hadn’t appeared, I might not have been very eager to enter the Ten Thousand Beasts Ancient Pagoda, as there’s a threat to life. But with the appearance of the Ancestral Stone resonance…”

“I actually want to enter this Ten Thousand Beasts Ancient Pagoda even more!”

“To lead the entire Lion Demon Clan to its Peak, to become the next Royal Clan… this journey to the Ten Thousand Beasts Ancient Pagoda is a must for me!”

Lu Sheng spoke with all his acting skills, emotionally.

As expected, Shi Lie fell silent, his face still showing a conflicted expression.

“But… the Ten Thousand Beasts Ancient Pagoda is still too dangerous, unless…”

“Unless what?”

A hint of joy flashed in Lu Sheng’s eyes.

Shi Lie’s willingness to compromise meant there was still hope.

He was unwilling to be trapped within the Lion Demon Clan for his entire life, as this was not perfect for Lu Sheng’s plan.

“Unless you can Breakthrough to the tenth stage before the Ten Thousand Beasts Ancient Pagoda opens! And your Body Refining also reaches the tenth level!”

Shi Lie seemed to have made a difficult decision, speaking in a deep voice.

“The Ten Thousand Beasts Ancient Pagoda is set to open in a month. This Emperor sees that your current cultivation is not far from the tenth stage, but breaking through to the tenth stage is not an easy feat.”

“If you can Breakthrough to the tenth stage within the Ten Thousand Beasts Ancient Pagoda, then this Emperor will agree to let you enter the Ten Thousand Beasts Ancient Pagoda!”

“At that time, with your combat power and talent, combined with your tenth-stage cultivation and Physical Body, your safety in the Ten Thousand Beasts Ancient Pagoda will be even higher!”

“How about it?”

Shi Lie looked at Lu Sheng with sparkling eyes.

Lu Sheng’s heart was slightly delighted.

Breaking through to the tenth stage Golden Body and tenth stage Body Refining in a month was not a difficult task for Lu Sheng.

Lu Sheng immediately agreed.

“Good!”

Shi Lie turned around and sat back on the golden throne. When he turned his head back, his eyes were more serious than ever before.

“A month from now, this Emperor will personally inspect your strength. If you cannot satisfy this Emperor, then don’t even think about going to the Ten Thousand Beasts Ancient Pagoda!”

Lu Sheng smiled slightly, then bowed to Shi Lie and left the palace directly.

After Lu Sheng’s figure disappeared from the palace, Shi Lie slowly lay back on the golden throne and closed his eyes.

“Ancestral Stone resonance, huh… I didn’t expect our Demon Race to produce such a Prodigy.”

Shi Lie murmured softly, perhaps thinking of something, his figure suddenly disappeared from the palace… In a dim space, at the center of this dark space, an ancient figure of a Lion Demon Clan member sat quietly.

Although he looked extremely ancient, the fluctuations emanating from him were enough to strike fear into any Devil King strong practitioner.

Suddenly, Shi Lie’s figure appeared in this dim space.

Shi Lie bowed slightly to the ancient figure.

“Greetings, Old Ancestor!”

Shi Lie spoke respectfully.

The ancient figure sitting in the center of the space also opened his eyes at this moment.

“Is it about that little fellow Shi Ming? This old man already knows about it. I also used some methods, and the Ancestral Stone’s resonance is indeed real.”

“Our Demon Race… is finally going to have a Demon God seed!”

The old man’s voice seemed calm, but a hint of excitement could be heard within its even tone.

Shi Lie’s eyes lit up. He had originally been somewhat suspicious if there was a problem with the Ancestral Stone, but now that the Old Ancestor had already tested it, it meant there was no problem.

Shi Ming… truly was the Qilin child of their Lion Demon Clan.

“It’s just about that Ten Thousand Beasts Ancient Pagoda, I still don’t know whether I should let Shi Ming go, after all, that place is truly too dangerous!”

Shi Lie then expressed his inner worries.

The old man was silent for a moment, then gently waved his hand, and wisps of Devilish Qi circulated around him.

“This brat’s words, this old man actually agrees with. Any strong practitioner must undergo tempering. Since he wants to go, then let him go.”

“A Child of the World who can resonate with the Ancestral Stone is not so easily killed.”

“However… this little fellow’s safety must be guaranteed when he goes out in the future. Let Old Nine be his Dao Protector!”

The old man said softly.

Shi Lie was silent for a moment, then nodded and disappeared into the dim space.

After Shi Lie’s figure disappeared, the old man’s body trembled violently.

“Cough cough cough!!”

“This old man’s time is not long. Shi Lie should be able to inherit this old man’s position and lead the entire Lion Demon Clan to maintain its Peak. And now, a Demon God seed like Shi Ming has appeared… Heaven is not unkind to our Demon Race!”

The old man’s voice carried a strong sense of joy.

But soon, his expression became sharp.

“For the sake of the Lion Demon Clan, anyone who dares to threaten Shi Ming… must die!”