266: The Ancient Tower of Ten Thousand Beasts, an inexplicable attraction!

Lu Sheng's mouth twitched slightly.

To be honest, if he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, Lu Sheng truly couldn't imagine what a burly man of the Niu Mo race would look like in ancient scholar robes.

But now... Lu Sheng only felt it was a bit of an eyesore.

Can you imagine a figure with a bull's head and a human body, clearly robust, yet dressed in scholar robes?

This feeling... it was truly a bit too exaggerated.

The visual impact was definitely at its Peak.

Lu Sheng fell silent. This Prodigy of the Niu Mo race, if Shi Lie hadn't said that the Niu Mo race people were truly treacherous, Lu Sheng would genuinely find it hard to look him directly!

"That time, wasn't your Niu Mo race the last to arrive?"

The Tiger Emperor said indifferently.

The Niu Mo Emperor chuckled, looking harmless.

"It's the Beast Demon Royal Clan people who are always the last to arrive, acting quite high-profile!"

The Niu Mo Emperor's eyes narrowed slightly as he said with a smile.

"Hmph! After all, they are the Royal Clan, having produced Devil King powerhouses. What can you do!"

The Tiger Emperor snorted coldly, speaking in a Yin and Yang manner.

Shi Lie smiled faintly, not getting involved in their conversation.

Sometimes... some things can be said in secret, but it's not good to bring them into the open.

The Tiger Demon Clan was too high-profile. The Beast Demon Royal Clan had warned them many times, but the Tiger Demon Clan stubbornly persisted.

Shi Lie would not be foolish enough to get involved in such a self-destructive path.

What if... it was a setup?

Shi Lie didn't speak, and Lu Sheng naturally stood quietly in place, not uttering a word, merely glancing at the Niu Mo and Tiger Demon Prodigies from the corner of his eye.

"This Prodigy of the Lion Demon Clan... why have I never seen him before? It seems your Lion Demon Clan hides quite deeply!"

Suddenly, the Tiger Emperor looked at Lu Sheng with a smile and said.

Shi Lie's expression remained unchanged, merely smiling and saying, "He's just an unpromising Junior. There's no need to bring him out and make a fool of ourselves!"

"Is that so? An unpromising Junior would be sent into the Ten Thousand Beasts Ancient Pagoda? Wouldn't that just be sending this little fellow to his death?"

The Tiger Emperor, however, continued relentlessly.

The Niu Mo Emperor took a deep look at the Tiger Emperor, then turned his gaze to Lu Sheng, but after just one glance, he shifted his eyes away.

Only Lu Sheng could perceive that when the Niu Mo Emperor's gaze fell upon him, Lu Sheng distinctly felt as if blades were slicing across his body.

This feeling... was extremely uncomfortable.

However, Lu Sheng still feigned composure and showed no reaction.

Regarding the Tiger Emperor's persistence, a glimmer of light flashed deep within Shi Lie's eyes, but his expression remained calm.

"Someone always has to come. My Lion Demon Clan is in a period of transition, and this child's Luck is quite good. If he can come out alive, he will bring glory to my Lion Demon Clan!"

"Don't you agree?"

Shi Lie said with a smile.

The Tiger Emperor grinned, not answering.

Some words... are left unsaid.

"Hahaha, you three are quite early. You seem to value this Ten Thousand Beasts Ancient Pagoda even more than my Beast Demon Royal Clan!"

Just as their voices fell, another hearty laugh came from afar.

Immediately after, in a Void Realm nearby, a grotesque crack suddenly appeared. Following that, several figures emerged from the crack.

Lu Sheng's gaze immediately fell upon the location of the spatial crack, his eyes narrowing slightly.

He saw figures with Dragon heads slowly passing through the grotesque crack, appearing before Lu Sheng.

The leader, merely standing there, exuded a suffocating aura. His grotesque Dragon head was filled with an extremely terrifying fluctuation.

A nobility stemming from the depths of his Bloodline completely entered Lu Sheng's vision.

"Beast Demon Royal Clan... Demon Dragon..."

Lu Sheng took a deep look, then closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

The true form of the Beast Demon Royal Clan was the Demon Dragon!

It is said that the Demon Dragon's body contains a trace of Ancestral Dragon Bloodline. Although extremely impure, throughout the entire Otherworldly Demon World, the Demon Dragon's strength is extremely terrifying at the same Realm.

In terms of power, he can even rival the Niu Mo race, and his other aspects are even more powerful, making him an all-rounder warrior.

And this leading Demon Emperor of the Beast Demon Royal Clan before him was none other than Sky Dragon Demon Emperor, one of the five great Demon Emperors of the Beast Demon Royal Clan, excluding the Beast Demon Emperor!

Even among the five great Demon Emperors, his strength could be considered among the top three.

According to the intelligence from the Great Xia Human Clan, Tian Long Mo Huang's strength could even rival Saintly Position powerhouses ranked among the top five.

He was second only to Saintly Positions like Kong Yunchang, who ranked in the top three.

His strength was unfathomable.

"We... greet Tian Long Mo Huang!"

Shi Lie's eyes flickered slightly as he looked at Tian Long Mo Huang, but he still respectfully bowed to him.

Although they were all Demon Emperors, the Beast Demon Royal Clan's status itself was above their three great races. Even in the same Realm, they still needed to bow to them.

This was the strict hierarchy of the Otherworldly Demon World!

The Beast Demon Royal Clan was the supreme existence in the Otherworldly Demon World!

Even powerful great races could only stand obediently behind them until they had absolute certainty.

"Hehe, there's no need for such formality, everyone is family!"

Tian Long Mo Huang looked at their expressions and couldn't help but reveal a faint smile, raising his hands in a gesture for them to rise.

However, there was a hint of arrogance on his face.

And the three young figures behind Tian Long Mo Huang even showed a trace of disdain on their faces.

It seemed they didn't even care about the Demon Emperor powerhouses of these three great races.

"Calculating the time, we finally arrived before the Ten Thousand Beasts Ancient Pagoda opens!"

"However... I've seen some new faces!"

Tian Long Mo Huang said with a smile, his gaze inevitably falling on Lu Sheng and the Niu Mo race Prodigy.

Shi Lie bowed slightly and said with a smile, "He's just a Junior with relatively good Luck. Naturally, we didn't make a big fuss about it to let everyone know!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the Tiger Emperor's expression darkened slightly.

This fellow... was clearly aiming at him.

"Hmph!"

The Tiger Emperor snorted coldly.

The Niu Mo Emperor also smiled faintly: "A Junior from my family is not worthy of the esteemed clan's eyes. Isn't this out of fear of defiling the esteemed clan's eyes?"

Tian Long Mo Huang's smile stiffened for a moment, but quickly returned to normal.

If Shi Lie was hinting at the Tiger Emperor, then this Niu Mo Emperor was clearly being Yin and Yang towards him.

Tian Long Mo Huang took a deep look at the Niu Mo Emperor and said with a forced smile, "You are all subjects of my Beast Demon Royal Clan, and also Prodigies of my Beast Demon Royal Clan. If you have talent, my Beast Demon Royal Clan will naturally cultivate you. These words are a bit too distant!"

Regarding Tian Long Mo Huang's words, the Niu Mo Emperor merely smiled indifferently and did not respond.

Tian Long Mo Huang's smile grew even stiffer, and even in his eyes as he looked at the Niu Mo Emperor, there was a hint of sharpness.

However, before Tian Long Mo Huang could act, suddenly, the entire desolate land trembled slightly.

Even cracks instantly appeared on the ground.

A wave of ancient and profound aura, filled with the vicissitudes of time, suddenly permeated the entire desolate land.

"The Ten Thousand Beasts Ancient Pagoda... is about to open!"

Beside Lu Sheng, Shi Lie spoke softly.

Lu Sheng's eyes narrowed slightly as he looked at the desolate land below.

He didn't know when, but a vast expanse of white mist had diffused throughout the entire desolate land. Within the mist, there seemed to be an extremely mysterious fluctuation.

Suddenly, in the deepest part of the mist, a shadow seemed to emerge.

Immediately after... a stone pagoda suddenly erupted from the earth, directly breaking free from the earth's restraints, like a pillar supporting the sky, instantly rushing out of the ground and standing tall in everyone's sight.

The stone pagoda had nine floors. When it appeared in Lu Sheng's vision, a strong fluctuation immediately emerged from Lu Sheng's mind.

The two profound spirit fragments, fused together, emitted a series of slight tremors.

It seemed to be sensing something.

Lu Sheng suppressed the vibration of the profound spirit fragment in his mind, took a deep breath, and looked at the ancient stone pagoda again.

"Indeed, the profound spirit fragment is within the Ten Thousand Beasts Ancient Pagoda. The vibration is still relatively small now, but I wonder which floor of the Ten Thousand Beasts Ancient Pagoda it's on!"

Lu Sheng murmured softly.

The Ten Thousand Beasts Ancient Pagoda had a total of nine floors, and each floor was a completely different world.

Each world contained numerous Opportunities and dangers, and the further one went into the later worlds, the more terrifying the dangers became.

It was said that on the ninth floor, even a Peak Body Refining expert could possibly perish within it.

He just didn't know which floor the Beast Demon Royal Clan's Prodigy had died on.

If it was one of the earlier floors, that would be fine, but if it was one of the last few floors... this matter would be a bit more troublesome.

Lu Sheng's eyes narrowed slightly as he calmly gazed at the ancient Ten Thousand Beasts Ancient Pagoda.

"Since the Ten Thousand Beasts Ancient Pagoda has appeared, everyone, let's not waste any more time!"

At this moment, the Niu Mo Emperor, who hadn't spoken for a long time, spoke with a smile. He directed his gaze towards Sky Dragon Demon Emperor.

Sky Dragon Demon Emperor gave the Niu Mo Emperor a deep look, his tone much calmer. He gently waved his hand and said, "Since the Ten Thousand Beasts Ancient Pagoda has opened, then go!"

As his voice fell, the three young talents of the Beast Demon Royal Clan behind him smiled faintly, pushed off with their feet, and soared towards the location of the Ten Thousand Beasts Ancient Pagoda.

Lu Sheng wanted to follow closely, but was stopped by Shi Lie.

Lu Sheng was slightly puzzled, but then he noticed that the Prodigy of the Tiger Demon Clan and the Prodigy of the Niu Mo race had not moved.

At this moment, Shi Lie's voice reached Lu Sheng's ears.

"We can only move after the Prodigy of the Beast Demon Royal Clan enters the Ten Thousand Beasts Ancient Pagoda. This is a rule of the Beast Demon Royal Clan!"

Shi Lie's words also carried a hint of helplessness.

After all, this Ten Thousand Beasts Ancient Pagoda belonged to the Beast Demon Royal Clan. It was already quite good that they were willing to bring it out. Now, allowing them to enter afterward was already quite generous.

Of course, if one's strength was great enough to even contend with the Beast Demon Royal Clan, then there would be no need for such deference.

But if one's strength was insufficient... then, unfortunately, everything had to follow the rules of the Beast Demon Royal Clan!

Although the Beast Demon Royal Clan was currently in decline, its deep heritage and the Beast Demon Royal Clan Old Ancestor who guarded it... were not something the Lion Demon Clan could contend with.

Everything still had to follow the rules of others.

After all, those who entered the Ten Thousand Beasts Ancient Pagoda first naturally held a certain advantage.

Firstly, they could adapt to the unfamiliar world immediately, and secondly, when searching for resources and Opportunities, they could also gain an early advantage.

This was also why the Beast Demon Royal Clan had to enter first.

Lu Sheng shrugged helplessly.

He watched as the figures of the Beast Demon Royal Clan's Prodigy blurred slightly, then disappeared from his sight, presumably having entered the Ten Thousand Beasts Ancient Pagoda.

However, Shi Lie still held Lu Sheng back, not allowing him to enter.

After the Prodigy of the Beast Demon Royal Clan had been inside the Ten Thousand Beasts Ancient Pagoda for nearly the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Sky Dragon Demon Emperor's voice, tinged with a hint of a smile, finally spoke.

"Everyone... you may now depart. I hope you all find your own Opportunities within the Ten Thousand Beasts Ancient Pagoda!"

Listening to Sky Dragon Demon Emperor's words, Lu Sheng's mouth twitched slightly.

They had to wait for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn before being allowed in. By then, it was likely that the Opportunities and resources on the first floor of the Ten Thousand Beasts Ancient Pagoda had already been taken.

After all, the first floor of the Ten Thousand Beasts Ancient Pagoda was universally recognized as having the lowest danger coefficient; one could even walk unhindered there with combat power comparable to Body Refining.

The time it takes for an incense stick to burn was already enough for these Prodigies of the Beast Demon Royal Clan to do many things.

Although he was somewhat displeased, what could Lu Sheng do?

He could only wait.

Now that Sky Dragon Demon Emperor had finally spoken, Lu Sheng could no longer hold back and rushed directly towards the Ten Thousand Beasts Ancient Pagoda.

Not only Lu Sheng, but the Prodigy of the Niu Mo race and the Prodigy of the Tiger Demon Clan also rushed towards the Ten Thousand Beasts Ancient Pagoda at this time.

Soon, the three arrived near the Ten Thousand Beasts Ancient Pagoda, and then, enveloped by a surge of energy, slowly disappeared into the misty world.

Watching the three enter, Sky Dragon Demon Emperor waved his hand.

"Gentlemen, since these youngsters won't be out for a few more days, how about... you accompany me to the Beast Demon Royal Clan for a seat and a cup of tea?"

Sky Dragon Demon Emperor spoke with a smile.

The three exchanged glances, and Shi Lie smiled faintly: "Since the superior clan invites, how can we refuse? Please!"

The Devil Kings of the Tiger Demon Clan and the Niu Mo race also nodded slightly.

Sky Dragon Demon Emperor smiled faintly, and with a wave of his hand, everyone disappeared from their original spot... A sense of solid ground came from beneath his feet, and Lu Sheng slowly opened his eyes.

He found that his surroundings were a vast plain, with dense wild grasses gently swaying. A gust of wind blew, causing the wild grasses to bend low.

The gentle breeze felt somewhat pleasant.

Lu Sheng stretched his body, enjoying the tranquility of his surroundings.

The first floor of the Ten Thousand Beasts Ancient Pagoda was this grassland world.

In this layer, there weren't too many threats; even if there were special creatures, their strength would definitely not exceed Body Refining.

Any Prodigy capable of entering the Ten Thousand Beasts Ancient Pagoda could easily kill these special creatures.

Of course, precisely because there was little danger, there weren't many Opportunities or resources in this grassland world.

Generally speaking, upon entering the first floor, one would unhesitatingly head for the entrance to the second floor, leaving this world directly.

However... when Lu Sheng entered this world, a faint realization emerged in the depths of his consciousness.

"Hmm? Why do I feel... something is attracting me?"

Lu Sheng felt this sensation the moment he entered this world, as if something in a corner of this world was drawing him in.

"It's not the resonance of the profound spirit fragment, nor is it a sudden impulse; rather... it's like something is attracting me?"

Lu Sheng murmured softly, pondered for a moment, and decided to follow this feeling of attraction.

Although, logically speaking, this first-floor grassland world didn't have many good Opportunities or resources, and coupled with the Beast Demon Royal Clan's Prodigy entering this world first, even if there were good things, they would likely have already been plundered.

They wouldn't be left with anything good, but this feeling made Lu Sheng somewhat restless, and he ultimately decided to go.

Lu Sheng strolled through the grassland world, enjoying the breeze on his skin. Wild grasses swayed gently around him, and occasionally, he could even spot colorful flowers hidden within the green waves.

Above the sky, the gentle sunlight softly hung, casting down comforting rays.

From time to time, Heaven and Earth Power erupted, slaying a few special creatures that dared to offend him and absorbing their Body Refining power. This journey actually felt quite pleasant.

Soon, the attraction in his heart grew even stronger.

Even the Heaven and Earth Power within Lu Sheng's body began to boil.

"Hmm? Is the Heaven and Earth Power being summoned?"

Lu Sheng's eyes narrowed slightly, a hint of surprise in them.

He then couldn't help but quicken his pace.

Soon, Lu Sheng saw a white stone tablet standing quietly at the edge of the grassland world.

The stone tablet emitted a milky white glow.

Lu Sheng recognized this stone tablet. According to Shi Lie, within the Ten Thousand Beasts Ancient Pagoda, this white stone tablet was precisely the entrance to the next floor.

"Hmm?"

Lu Sheng raised an eyebrow slightly, a bit surprised.

Could it be that what was attracting him was this stone tablet in front of him?

However, Lu Sheng quickly reacted, his gaze shifting slightly, and he saw a tiny white stone, like a pebble, lying quietly beneath the stone tablet.