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Chapter 680: Chapter 340 Demon Saint Palace_2
 

Lin Yi nodded slightly. Having previously noticed the enormous size of the Demon Saint Palace, he had already guessed as much, “White Painting, transform into your demon form.”

Then, he silently recited in his mind to transform into the form of a Jiao Dragon. Soon, his human shape gradually shifted into a golden Jiao Dragon, floating in mid-air and exuding incomparable dominance.

White Painting beside him also transformed into a white Jiao Dragon, floating in mid-air, but it was completely incomparable to the golden Jiao Dragon above.

At this moment, the two Integration Stage Golden Pengs and the other Void Refinement Demon Clan members witnessed the four-clawed golden Jiao Dragon tumbling in the sky, and couldn’t help but reveal deep astonishment on their faces. Regardless of how much they had heard about it from other members of the Demon Tribe, it paled in comparison to witnessing it with their own eyes, such was the shock.

Such a golden Jiao Dragon could not possibly belong to the Spirit Profound Realm.

Among them, two of the Void Refinement Demonic Beasts from the Serpent Clan couldn’t help but show admiration when they saw the golden Jiao Dragon in the sky. The Demon Tribe respected the strong, and they hoped to follow a Jiao Dragon elder who could command respect from other demons.

Meanwhile, the pale red bird beside Lin Yi also made them reveal a look of surprise, as the bird emitted an equally noble aura.

Following that, the two Integration Stage Golden Pengs transformed into their demon bodies, and the other Void Refinement Demonic Beasts followed suit.

For a moment, what was originally an empty and expansive area outside the palace even became somewhat cramped. Apart from the Golden Peng Clan and the Serpent Clan, the other three clans – the Fox Clan, Wolf Clan, and Rat Tribe – also had huge bodies that could not be compared to ordinary animals.

However, when the Fox Clan looked at Lin Yi, their gaze seemed to carry some resentment; yet, they dared not show it openly. Even their Fusion elders were no match for this golden Jiao Dragon, let alone them.

“Dragon Fellow Daoist, please,” the two Integration Stage Golden Pengs, now in their demon forms, gestured with their wings toward the palace door and said to Lin Yi.

Lin Yi didn’t stand on ceremony at all. He gave White Painting a shout and then flew into the Demon Saint Palace, with White Painting closely following behind.

Inside the Demon Saint Palace, he saw the Fusions of the Five Major Demon Clans and the Great Tribulation Demons, with the Fusions sitting below and those Great Tribulation Demons on elevated platforms.

As he entered, all the Great Demons cast their eyes over him, as if trying to see right through him.

Lin Yi, however, did not meet their gaze and flew straight in, landing before the high platform. He nodded slightly but did not bow his Jiao Dragon’s head and slowly said, “Long Ao pays his respects to the elder demons of various clans.”

From their seated positions, it was clear that the Golden Peng Clan was honored to sit in the center, with the Fox Clan and the Rat Tribe on the left and right flanks, respectively, and the Serpent Clan and Wolf Clan on the outer edges.

In the Cultivation World, the left side is deemed more prestigious, and the fact that the Tribulation Serpent Patriarch from the Serpent Clan was seated on the right edge showed his status.

However, from his senses, Lin Yi could already feel that the green Tribulation Patriarch from the Serpent Clan seemed to have suffered a serious injury, even impacting his lifespan, and appeared somewhat lifeless, suggesting his end was not too far away.

White Painting, following beside Lin Yi, also paid her respects to these elder demons.

When she had ascended to the Demon Tribe, she hadn’t even seen the faces of these Tribulation Demon Patriarchs; the highest cultivation level she had encountered was that of Great Demons of the Integration Stage.

“This is my Spiritual Pet Xian Yu, a descendant of the Vermilion Bird, not yet transformed. I hope the elders will forgive her,” Lin Yi said, pointing to Zhi Ling beside him after paying respects.

Zhi Ling, too, was seeing so many Monster Beasts reveal their true forms for the first time, and she struggled to contain her excitement, feigning an indifferent demeanor as if accustomed to such sights.

Instantly, the entire Demon Saint Palace was abuzz with discussion, and those Tribulation Patriarchs from the Demon Tribe seated above couldn’t help but show a trace of surprise.

They indeed felt the extraordinary aura of this red bird demon, its rising flames filled with a mysterious and powerful presence.

This only further illustrated the extraordinary origin of the golden Jiao Dragon.

“It’s fine. Dragon Fellow Daoist’s appearance before Demon-Slaying City yesterday truly shocked the entire Spirit Profound Realm. Today, upon seeing you, you are indeed extraordinary,” said a Great Tribulation Rat Demon from the Rat Tribe, lightly waving a paw and speaking with a smile next to the Golden Peng Patriarch.

This enormous Tribulation Rat emitted a terrifying aura. To achieve such a position within the Demon Tribe, strength was the only way – no other method would suffice.

Just like the Golden Treasure from the Lower Realm, who appeared as a little mouse but was capable of breaking some Formation restrictions and even possessed the ability to project an external phantom.

“Extraordinary, indeed, but it remains unknown whether he descends from the Immortal Realm or not,” the Fox Clan Tribulation Patriarch chuckled lightly.

As one of the Five Major Demon Clans, the Fox Clan was renowned throughout the Spirit Profound Realm, striking fear into the hearts of countless Cultivators, yet they had suffered such an embarrassment in front of a Golden Serpent.

“I have never claimed that I descended from the Immortal Realm, and the esteemed seniors need not treat me as a dragon from the Immortal Realm,” Lin Yi said indifferently.

The Integration Stage Golden Peng, seated at the center, chuckled, “Whether Dragon Friend descends from the Immortal Realm is no longer important. What matters is his strength, which could add a mighty general to our Demon Tribe.”

With descendants of the Vermilion Bird already existing, this was already an established fact.

Moreover, the form of the Golden Serpent’s body, along with the appearance of its four dragon claws, raised no suspicions in their perception; this was something that could not be faked.

The form of any Monster Beast could not defy the rules of bloodline. Without the bloodline of a True Dragon, it would be virtually impossible to become a Golden Serpent, let alone to possess four dragon claws.

Even the Great Demon of the Integration Stage from the Serpent Clan seated above had only two claws.

“Dragon Friend, welcome to Demon City. On behalf of the Serpent Clan’s errors, I offer you an apology,” the Tribulation Patriarch of the Serpent Clan said, his voice brimming with age.

“There is no mistake in not considering an ascending Serpent from the Lower Realm as one of your own; there is no need for the senior to apologize,” Lin Yi stated calmly. Having confirmed his character—or rather, his demon character—he naturally had to strictly adhere to it. How could he possibly show weakness?

As for danger, he had used his Predict Crisis ability when he left that day, and likewise, no danger had appeared.

A Great Tribulation Demon, even one nearing the end of its life and in constant seclusion, could not possibly be unaware of this matter. Moreover, the entire Serpent Clan’s internal strife likely had something to do with this Tribulation Patriarch.

Although the information within the Tai Xuan Dao Palace did not provide a detailed introduction to this Tribulation Patriarch of the Serpent Clan, it was apparent from those brief details that this Green Python was no benign entity.

Although the Green Python from the Dan God Secret Realm was not much different in color, one could clearly feel the difference in its aura.

The Great Demons of the Integration Stage around were all stunned. This Golden Serpent was far too fierce. It appeared to have only Refining Void cultivation, but even if it could exert the strength of the Body Fusion Realm, compared to a Tribulation Demon Patriarch, it was like the difference between heaven and earth.

Yet, this individual had not only offended the Fox Clan Old Ancestor, but now he was also confronting the Serpent Clan Old Ancestor head-on. Was he not afraid that these Old Ancestors, in a fit of rage, would kill him on the spot?

The Integration Stage Demons from the Golden Peng Clan, Rat Tribe, and Wolf Clan beside him showed a hint of a smile on their faces. Their greatest worry was that this Golden Serpent would join the Serpent Clan of the Demon Tribe, which might allow the Serpent Clan to reconsolidate and return to its peak.

Now it seemed that this Golden Serpent must have descended from the Immortal Realm, holding everything in contempt and being here solely for trials. Otherwise, he would have taken the initiative to reconcile with the Serpent Clan first in order to establish a firm footing within the Demon Tribe.

The Green Serpent’s eyes narrowed slightly, and he chuckled, “Rest assured, Dragon Friend, I will give you a proper explanation for this matter.”

His earlier words were also a test to see if this Golden Serpent was as unruly and defiant as the legends said.

If he had straightforwardly responded positively to his overture, there would certainly be something fishy about it.

Now it appeared that he truly possessed a remarkable domineering spirit.

“Dragon Friend, my Wolf Clan also welcomes you to the Demon Tribe. When you have time, you may come to our clan for trials,” the Tribulation Patriarch of the Wolf Clan said with a smile, greeting Lin Yi from the left edge.

“Thank you for the invitation, esteemed Wolf Clan senior. I will surely visit the Wolf Clan if the opportunity arises,” Lin Yi said, cupping his fist in a bow.

Then the Integration Stage Golden Peng spoke up again, “Alright, everyone has seen the extraordinary nature of Long Ao. Now, it is time to get to the main topic. White Painting, what do you think?” After speaking, he looked to the White Fox beside him for input.

“I have no objections,” the White Fox Demon coldly replied.

“And what about the other seniors?”

“We have no objections either,” the other three Tribulation Demons agreed with a nod. Although they had already discussed it beforehand, the final decision still depended on seeing this Golden Serpent in person.

Had they detected even the slightest hint of something amiss, they would have immediately taken action to suppress him.