Among the three Demon Kings, there seems to be a certain relationship, though Yan Ru Ge becoming the target of the Black Tortoise Demon King made the other two Demon Kings look displeased, they didn't fall out.

The Thunder Eel Demon King gave Xu Guang a sideways glance, then looked at the Black Tortoise Demon King, "Old Turtle, this time you got lucky, but I advise you to be careful, don't let someone sneak into your home, haha."

The Black Tortoise Demon King, having gained an advantage, was inherently a turtle, and naturally indifferent to such verbal jabs.

However, his words made Xu Guang's heart skip a beat. He didn't know if the other had seen through his disguise, so he just lowered his head, holding Yan Ru Ge, like a foolish person overjoyed.

Once the two Demon Kings led their followers away, the Black Tortoise Demon King waved his large hand.

"Return to the palace! Set up a banquet! Hahaha."

On the desolate and Void Realm-sensing Lost Sea, such a feast undoubtedly excited the group of demons.

Along the way, Xu Guang looked for opportunities to leave, but having made a contribution, the Black Tortoise Demon King kept close to him, leaving him with no confidence at all.

He could only follow all the way to the demon lair.

This was a long-abandoned underwater palace. Under the Lost Sea, there seemed to be many such palaces, as if they were built by some underwater power many years ago, which eventually disappeared.

The palace had been slightly repaired but was still full of a rough, wild, and ruinous texture.

...

The atmosphere of the banquet was noisy and wild, with Demon Qi mixed with the smell of alcohol and blood pervading the dilapidated but still grand underwater palace.

The Black Tortoise Demon King sat high on a throne made of massive corals and pearls, receiving the reverent worship and frenzied cheers of his followers.

Its dragon-head-like skull bore a pair of ancient, cunning eyes that occasionally swept below, pausing momentarily on the "captive" Yan Ru Ge in Xu Guang's "arms" with a hint of scrutiny but mostly with satisfaction.

The "Sea Serpent Demon" Xu Guang had transformed into tightly clutched the "unconscious" Yan Ru Ge, shrinking into the most corner position of the thirteen generals under the Demon King's command.

Indeed, due to his meritorious service today, he was titled as the fourteenth general under the Black Tortoise Demon King.

He put on a show of being an excited and fearful little demon, secretly communicating with Yan Ru Ge through Divine Thought.

"How do you feel?" Xu Guang transmitted a message, sensing that Yan Ru Ge's aura was still weak but slightly more stable than when she was surrounded.

"Not dying." Yan Ru Ge's response carried her usual coldness, but a slight tremor exposed her poor condition.

"How did you sneak in? And... become like this?" Clearly, she found Xu Guang's current Sea Serpent Demon appearance hard to accept, even though she knew it was a disguise.

"Luck, happened to run into a straggler." Xu Guang briefly replied and then got to the point.

"Did you see that Dragon Tree under the old turtle's chair? I feel that thing is very important to me."

In the banquet hall, the strange plant called the "Dragon Tree" was placed on a giant shell platter, displaying a dark golden color, with gnarled branches resembling a dragon's body, and leaves as dense as dragon scales, emitting an incomparably pure water elemental essence and an ancient, expansive dragon might.

At that moment, demon soldiers queued up, using specially crafted bone spikes to prick their fingertips, letting a drop of their own Demonic Power-infused Essence Blood drip onto the base of the Dragon Tree.

With each absorption of Essence Blood, the Dragon Tree's glow flickered slightly, and the leaves seemed more vibrant.

"Is this... the 'Ten Thousand Dragon Blood Sacrifice' ritual?" Yan Ru Ge's weak voice carried a hint of incredulity.

"It's said that certain ancient Dragon Race branches irrigate such companion Dragon Trees with myriad spirits' Essence Blood, using the refined Dragon Qi to cultivate or temper their bloodline. This Black Tortoise, carrying Dragon Blood, is also doing this... This Dragon Tree, condensed with myriad spirits' Essence Blood and the earth's Dragon Vein Qi, indeed contains immense water essence, with an innate water essence within.

Xu Guang's heart stirred, the Five Emperors' Origin Law Aspect Sutra requires condensing the Five Emperors' Dharma Body, corresponding to the Five Elements.

The Green Emperor commands wood, and the Silence Divine Power is his first divine technique, plus it was comprehended the earliest, he had achieved something initially, while the Water Emperor's Dharma Body was still conceptual.

This Dragon Tree, undoubtedly, was an opportunity delivered!

"I must obtain this item." Xu Guang made up his mind.

"Are you crazy?" Yan Ru Ge couldn't help but transmit a scolding.

"That old turtle is of the Second Nirvana realm, with unfathomable strength, commanding countless demon soldiers! You've just entered the First Nirvana, even with some means, facing them directly is certain death!"

"Snatching by force is obviously not possible." Xu Guang's eyes flickered, observing the ritual process and the surrounding environment, "When it's my turn to offer blood later, I'll act according to circumstances. How much have you recovered? The Forbidden Technique I gave you is just for show; you can break through it anytime."

"I can barely use thirty percent of my strength, it's hard enough to protect myself, don't expect me to fight for you." Yan Ru Ge said irritably, "However, if it comes to creating chaos and escaping, perhaps I can lend a hand."

"That's enough." Xu Guang had already made plans in his mind.

The banquet drew to a close, the blood sacrifice ritual reaching its final stage.

Most demon soldiers had already contributed their Essence Blood; after absorbing a large amount, the Dragon Tree's brilliance flowed, a faint dragon's roar sounding from within, its aura increasingly sacred and tempting.

"You! That snake demon, why are you still holding that human woman? Come and offer your Essence Blood!" a Black Tortoise general pointed at Xu Guang and commanded.

Xu Guang hurried to put on a show of utmost fear and reverence, holding Yan Ru Ge, carefully walking forward.

He intentionally let his steps appear unsteady, his eyes filled with "awe" and "desire" for the Dragon Tree.

Arriving before the Dragon Tree, the pure water elemental essence and Dragon Qi became even clearer, his Green Emperor Dharma Body within even sending a slight quiver, filled with affinity and longing for this power.