Chapter 919: Chapter 404: The Star Palace Saints’ Scheme; Refining Nirvana Blood

The Demon Lord Giant Crocodile let out a roar of dissatisfaction.

It forcefully endured two strikes from Xuanmo True Monarch, crazily twisting to tear through space, fleeing in embarrassment back into the rolling demonic clouds at the entrance of the Ancient Demon Hall, disappearing instantly.

Xuanmo True Monarch and True Monarch Wu Ya did not pursue deeply; their task was to repel rather than kill.

Five great cultivators from the Human Race gathered in one place, their eyes sweeping over the demonic tide below that had fallen into temporary chaos with the death and escape of its leaders, unceremoniously striking again.

Diverse large-scale divine techniques descended, clearing vast swathes of demonic creatures like harvesting wheat.

However, the demonic tide was quite tremendous, with more hidden strong presences stirring in its depths.

The five dared not delve too deeply. After a bout of slaughter, they retreated leisurely within the screen of the array.

The Ancient Demon Array also reduced its attack intensity due to the heavy casualties.

"Roar!"

The Foundation Establishment and Golden Core cultivators present cheered.

Xu Ping and the five others observed the battlefield, ensuring there were no threats left. Then Xuanmo True Monarch spoke: "Fellow Daoists, shall we proceed to the Spirit Vessel for a discussion?" 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

The group naturally had no objections.

...

Inside the Spirit Vessel, in the council hall.

Five people sat down, the atmosphere slightly subtle at the moment.

"Fellow Daoist Xu’s divine technique earlier... it was truly marvelous and immeasurable, its might heavenly!"

Xuanmo True Monarch was the first to speak, his gaze falling on Xu Ping with an ineffable shimmering light, "This time, being able to slay a Late-stage Demon Lord in one stroke, Fellow Daoist Xu is indeed the primary contributor!"

"Indeed, Fellow Daoist Xu is truly deeply hidden!"

Master Shuidi’s voice was resonant, with a hint of imperceptible apprehension flashing in his gaze towards Xu Ping.

Xu Ping merely gave a humble smile: "Without the seniors, I would have been utterly impossible to slay the Ancient Demon."

Shan Tianyou laughed and said: "Why be overly modest, Fellow Daoist Xu? Your divine technique, particularly against Ancient Demons with weaker divine sense, is terrifyingly potent."

"With time, as Fellow Daoist’s cultivation advances further, perhaps the Outer Sea Human Race will have a pillar comparable to Ancestor Yun Lan once again!"

Everyone spoke in turn, the words containing not a lack of praise and intentions to form connections.

The strength and potential Xu Ping displayed was enough to win their genuine attention... A few pleasant words, forging a good bond, why not?

Xu Ping maintained his humble demeanor, clasping his hands and saying: "Seniors flatter me, it is indeed everyone’s achievement."

Then, he shifted the topic: "As for that Demon Lord body, it does have some special use for me."

"I am willing to exchange these Fourth Rank Middle Grade talismans and Spirit Medicines for it, hoping for your kind convenience."

As he spoke, he produced several storage bags filled with high-grade talismans glowing splendidly and several jade boxes exuding a fragrant scent.

These items were quite valuable, but compared to a complete Late-stage Nascent Soul Ancient Demon Body, especially in a scenario where Xu Ping managed to slay it single-handedly, it showed significant sincerity.

Xuanmo True Monarch and others exchanged a glance, pondered briefly, and then unanimously nodded in agreement.

Firstly, Xu Ping had the greatest merit and maintained a courteous attitude.

Secondly, although a demon body was precious, it was not indispensable to them.

Thirdly, no one wished to offend such a potentially limitless and highly skilled cultivator for an Ancient Demon corpse.

"Hehe, Fellow Daoist Xu is too courteous."

"Such a trivial demon body, since it is useful to you, take it, why need to be this way?"

"Thus, we shall gratefully accept the talismans from Fellow Daoist."

The transaction completed harmoniously.

After expressing gratitude, Xu Ping bid farewell to everyone and returned to his temporary residence.

...

Within the quiet chamber.

Xu Ping waved his hand, setting multiple restrictions before taking out the battered body of the Corpse Bat Demon Lord.

Though severely damaged, the core parts remained intact, the abundant life force and demon essence not entirely lost.

Xu Ping adeptly disassembled it.

Finally, he extracted from the depths of the demon heart a mass of fist-sized, mercury-like, pitch-black yet emitting astonishing vitality and Nirvana Dao charm of blood—Nirvana Blood.

"This Demon Lord was stronger, its Nirvana Blood indeed several degrees more pure than the previous one!"

Xu Ping carefully sensed the vast energy contained within, a look of satisfaction appearing in his eyes.

He carefully stored the two masses of Nirvana Blood without immediately proceeding to refine and fuse them.

This place was not Blood Bone Island; the environment was unstable, the refinement process requiring focus and time, evidently unsuitable here.

"I shall restrain my eagerness and wait to return to my cave mansion before refining them then." Xu Ping suppressed his eagerness, respectfully storing away the Nirvana Blood.

Currently, various major forces in the Outer Sea were also collectively building short-distance teleportation arrays.

Once completed, he wouldn’t need to stay stationed here long-term and could come at any time.

Moreover, by then, he could join the Golden Spirit Mouse clan to hunt Ancient Demons, preparing the Water Lake Mouse for a breakthrough to the later stage.

Then, Xu Ping began to operate his mana to recover.

Though the battle wasn’t long, it indeed cost considerable resources.

In the following days, though the entrance to the Ancient Demon Hall still surged with Demonic Qi, and low-level demonic creatures’ assaults persisted preventively.

However, the terrifying aura at the Late-stage Nascent Soul level never reappeared, seemingly lying low after the vanguard’s setback.

Nonetheless, the rolling demonic clouds at the entrance appeared to become deeper in color, even starting to spread a peculiar black fog.

This black fog not only blocked Divine Sense exploration but even hindered direct vision, rendering the situation deep within the Ancient Demon Hall increasingly elusive and oppressively unsettling.

Wind Origin Realm, Hengtian Mountain Range.

...

Deep within the Star Palace, the core of the forbidden area.

A gigantic pool seemingly carved from a solid block of "Star Core" sat quietly.

The pool was not filled with clear water, but with a thick, almost solid liquid as fluid as mercury, slowly flowing, glistening with billions of tiny starlights—silver liquid.