Nine Transformations of the True Spirit.

Wang Xuanyue's eyes revealed a mixture of sorrow and relief.

Chen Yuan was somewhat surprised: "Your ancestors have already cultivated to the Dragon Transformation Realm, yet they have never attempted to step out of the Xuanli Realm?"

Wang Xuanyue said, "Our ancestor has tried, but the Xuanli Realm space is extremely stable. Even if our ancestor had advanced to the Dragon Transformation Realm, he would not have been able to break through the void, let alone leave this realm."

Chen Yuan frowned and said, "It seems that this formation not only prevents outsiders from entering, but also isolates the Xuanli Realm from the outside world."

"However, this is to be expected. The True Dragon's Cave is not a place for casual entry and exit."

"But now, the dragon energy is waning and their cultivation is declining. If this continues, the dragon people will be trapped in the Xuanli Realm and one day they will perish."

Wang Xuanyue sighed with a hint of confusion in his eyes: "I am also very puzzled by this. Since our ancestors, we dragon people have worshipped the true dragon for generations, but we do not know the details of this world."

"The ancient texts left by our ancestors believed that all the heavens and myriad realms were so stable, and they never suspected that a great array had been set up outside the interface to isolate the inside from the outside."

Chen Yuan's heart stirred, and he asked, "Among the dragon people, there are also array masters. The earth veins beneath the Dragon Breath Platform are engraved with spiritual runes and restrictions, and arrays are set up, which are very similar to array foundations."

"I just heard you say that you have also entered the depths of the Dragon Breath Platform. Could it be that you never noticed anything amiss?"

Wang Xuanyue said, "The Dragon Breath Platform is the foundation of the great formation. I already knew this, and other dragon tribes have also discovered it."

"But Wang always thought that the Dragon Breath Platform was the foundation of the True Dragon Cave, and that its main function was to transform spiritual energy into dragon energy."

"I never imagined that the Dragon Breath Platform would be the foundation of the great array that covers the entire Xuanli Realm."

"Furthermore, we dragon people specialize in cultivating dragon energy, but the Dragon Breath Platform has mysterious restrictions that prevent any supernatural powers containing dragon energy from harming it in the slightest. Even if we wanted to explore it further, we would be powerless to do so."

"Most importantly, the Dragon Breath Platform is the foundation of our dragon people's cultivation. Even if there were a way to do it, no tribe would dare to try it easily."

Chen Yuan asked, "Are the Dragon Breath Platform and the True Dragon Cave also connected?"

Wang Xuanyue nodded slightly: "That's right. Inside the True Dragon Cave, there are thirty-six Dragon Breath Platforms that constantly spew out tides of dragon energy, far surpassing the Dragon Breath Platforms in other places."

"These pure dragon energies are all integrated into the great formation, making it as solid as a rock and indestructible."

"Back then, the reason why cultivators from various factions at the Heavenly Realm wanted to enter the True Dragon Cave was to use these thirty-six Dragon Breath Platforms to break through to the legendary True Dragon Realm."

"However, we were blocked by the great formation and could not enter, so we had to give up."

"After that, the lower our cultivation level became, even those at the Heavenly Realm could not overcome the great formation, and those at the Dragon Transformation Realm and Cloud Soaring Realm were even more helpless."

Even knowing that the Dragon Breath Platform exists in the True Dragon Cave and that there may be other rare treasures, I will no longer waste my efforts.

"To this day, the True Dragon Cave is no longer visited, and few people even know of its existence."

Chen Yuan frowned: "May I ask, fellow Daoist, besides these thirty-six Dragon Breath Platforms, how many Dragon Breath Platforms are there in the Xuanli Realm?"

Wang Xuanyue said, "Each Dragon Breath Platform can support a tribe, so they attract the most attention, and their numbers are not a secret."

"In the Xuanli Realm, outside the True Dragon Cave, there are a total of 324 Dragon Breath Platforms."

"Twenty-three of them are located in treacherous places where dragon people cannot survive."

"There are still forty-nine sites occupied by dragon beasts, which the dragon people cannot touch."

"The remaining 252 Dragon Breath Platforms are controlled by us dragon people, supporting 194 tribes of various sizes."

"Why do you ask this, fellow Daoist? Could it be that you intend to start with these Dragon Breath Platforms to find a way to enter the True Dragon Cave?"

Chen Yuan shook his head: "No, as you said, these Dragon Breath Platforms are the array base of the True Dragon Cave Grand Array, and are very likely the array base of the Xuanli Realm Grand Array."

"Chen has only been in the Xuanli Realm for a few days, yet he knows about this matter."

"Those hundred demon generals should have already found out the information, or at the very least, they should be able to guess the connection between the Dragon Breath Platform and the Xuanli Realm Array."

"Upon arriving at Tushan City, Chen and the three demon generals took control of the entire Qiucao tribe."

"If it weren't for Chen's intervention, the Dragon Breath Platform of Minwei Mountain would have been destroyed, and the warriors of the Qiucao and Qiushi tribes would have been slaughtered."

"Other demon generals may have already begun to sabotage the Dragon Breath Platform. The most urgent task is to stop them from continuing their attack."

"Outside the Xuanli Realm, six demon saints are watching intently, waiting for the demon general to weaken the formation from the inside before they break through the formation and descend in person."

"At that time, the entire dragon race will face annihilation."

Wang Xuan Yue's eyes narrowed: "How strong are these hundred demon generals?"

Chen Yuan said, "They are all high-level demon generals, and their strength is similar to that of the three demon generals who died at my hands."

Wang Xuan Yue's expression changed slightly: "In that case, wouldn't every demon general be equivalent to the peak of the Cloud Ascension Realm?"

"In the entire Xuanli Realm, there are only a little over a hundred cultivators at the Tengyun Realm, and most of them are at the early or middle stages of the Tengyun Realm."

"There are only twenty-one late-stage cultivators, and only six people like me who have reached the perfect realm."

"It seems we must ask a cultivator at the Dragon Transformation Realm to take action and wipe out these demon generals."

Chen Yuan pondered for a moment, then shook his head slightly: "This matter should not be known to cultivators at the Dragon Transformation Realm."

Wang Xuanyue asked, puzzled, "What do you mean by that, fellow Daoist?"

Chen Yuan said, "Although cultivators in the Dragon Transformation Realm have profound cultivation, their lifespan is coming to an end, so they must be eager to improve their cultivation."

"The True Dragon Cave Formation is based on the Dragon Breath Platform. Only by destroying the Dragon Breath Platform can the formation be broken."

"What the demon race is doing is exactly what the cultivators in the Dragon Transformation Realm want, so they most likely won't intervene."

Wang Xuanyue was even more puzzled: "But we cultivators at the Cloud Transformation Realm have limited strength. If we don't ask cultivators at the Dragon Transformation Realm to come out of the mountains, we are no match for those hundred or so demon generals. What should we do?"

Chen Yuan calmly replied, "The Demon General's schemes are twofold: first, to break the formation; and second, to obtain the True Spirit's remnant treasure."

"To break the formation, the Dragon Breath Platform must be destroyed. Fellow Daoist, please send someone to inform the other tribes as soon as possible, but do not mention the strength or purpose of the demon race."

"It is said that the demon race came from outside the Xuanli Realm, and is extremely vicious. They want to invade this realm and will attack the various tribes."

"In this way, all the tribes will be on high alert and do their best to stop those demon generals. Even if they are no match for them, they can at least delay them a little."

Wang Xuanyue seemed to understand something: "Dragon Breath Platform is the foundation of all the major tribes. Even if I don't mention it, the major tribes will guard it carefully and will never let the demon race succeed easily."

Chen Yuan nodded: "That's right. Moreover, the area around the Dragon Breath Platform is filled with dragon energy. If the Demon General enters, he will be besieged by the dragon energy, causing a huge commotion. Don't even think about hiding it from the major tribes."

Wang Xuanyue sighed softly: "It's just that those demon generals are too powerful. When the various tribes face them, they will suffer heavy casualties, and there may even be a risk of extinction."

"After this calamity, who knows how many tribes will be wiped out."

Chen Yuan solemnly said, "They died to protect their tribe, so they died a worthy death."

Wang Xuanyue hesitated for a moment and said, "I have another question that I would like to ask you, fellow Daoist."

"The powerful beings of the Spirit Realm who have reached the Integration Stage have dispatched Nascent Soul cultivators to the Xuanli Realm, presumably also for the True Dragon Cave."

"If you want to break through the True Dragon Cave Formation, you have to destroy the Dragon Breath Platform. How are you any different from the demon race?"

Chen Yuan remained silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Although we cultivators of the Spirit Realm also seek True Spirit Caves, we are far less brutal than the demon race."

"Moreover, the Spirit Realm is far more powerful than the Demon Realm. It conquers all realms and embraces all rivers. In addition to the human race, it has also absorbed many other races to fight together." "The Dragon-Human race originally evolved from the human race, and you, Fellow Daoist, even consider yourself a member of the human race."

"As long as we stop the demon race and achieve merit, returning to the human race will not be difficult."

"At worst, I, Chen, can speak on your behalf. I will do my utmost to ensure that Cangnan suffers no loss, nor will I let those dragon people who are loyal to the human race suffer any loss."

Upon hearing this, Wang Xuan Yue had no more worries. He immediately stood up and bowed deeply to Chen Yuan: "In that case, I have no more concerns and am willing to obey your orders to stop the demon race from breaking the formation!"

Chen Yuan stood up and helped Wang Xuanyue up, and said solemnly, "No destruction, no construction; destruction precedes construction. Only by overcoming this calamity can the Dragon People be reborn from the ashes."

"Moreover, it's not certain that many dragon-human tribes will be wiped out. Spirit Realm Nascent Soul cultivators may have already entered the Xuanli Realm, and like me, they have made connections with fellow cultivators from other tribes."

"Those hundred demon generals are also scheming against each other. I don't know how many of them are focused on finding the true spirit treasures rather than breaking the formation."

"Among them are three demon generals, whose strength is particularly extraordinary. After learning the location of the True Dragon Cave, they will likely rush to the Ten Thousand Flame Mountains immediately."

“We can intercept them first. As long as we kill these three demon generals, the speed at which the demon race destroys the Dragon Breath Platform will be greatly slowed down.”

Wang Xuanyue said generously, "The three elders of my Cangnan region are all seasoned veterans who have slain several Cloud-Soaring Realm dragon beasts. They may accompany us."

"Along the way, we can keep an eye out for other Nascent Soul cultivators. If we can join forces with them, our chances of success will be even greater."

Chen Yuan's eyes flashed, and he shook his head slightly: "Your three elders have strong auras and solid foundations, but their cultivation is a bit low. It would be better for them to guard Tushan City."

Wang Xuanyue smiled self-deprecatingly: "I was overthinking it. Fellow Daoist, you cut down three demon generals with a flick of your wrist, beheading them. You are invincible among your peers, so why should you fear a few demon generals?"

Chen Yuan said, "I was able to succeed in one fell swoop by taking them by surprise."

"Fellow Daoist, your considerations are thorough. These three demon generals have extraordinary bloodlines and are likely accompanied by other demon generals. They should not be underestimated."

"If you know any cultivators at the late stage of the Cloud Ascension Realm, you may invite them to join you on your journey to the Myriad Flames Mountain Range."

Apart from the three true spirit descendants, Chen Yuan didn't take the other demon generals seriously.

However, he was never careless. Since the Demon Saint had made an exception and sent out a descendant of the True Spirit, he would certainly not lack helpers. It would be good if he could restrain one or two high-level demon generals and weaken their strength.

Wang Xuanyue said, "I have been in seclusion all year round and do not know many people. However, I have a close relationship with Chu Ming, the chief of the Yingqian tribe. Moreover, Fellow Daoist Chu also hates the demon race. Perhaps we can give it a try."

Chen Yuan said, "I've heard that the Yingqian tribe has a cultivator at the Dragon Transformation Realm in charge, but I don't know if it's true or not?"

Wang Xuanyue said, "That's right. Elder Chu Weicai of the Yingqian tribe has been in the Dragon Transformation Realm for a long time. In addition, there are four other Dragon Transformation Realm cultivators, all of whom are elders of the Ying tribe."

"However, they are in seclusion year-round and never show their faces; their fate is unknown."

"I, Wang, also do not know whether Senior Chu is still alive."

Chen Yuan pondered for a moment, then asked, "What is this Senior Chu's temperament like?"

Wang Xuanyue hesitated, saying, "When I took over as clan leader, Senior Chu rarely showed up. I only met him once and don't know much about him."

"However, my grandfather and Senior Chu were sworn brothers, and my father also visited Senior Chu several times and received his guidance."

"When my father passed away, he told me that Senior Chu owed my grandfather a favor."

"If the tribe faces difficulties and is in danger of collapse in the future, we can ask Senior Chu for help, and he will definitely lend a helping hand."

"But unless it is something important, you must not disturb Senior Chu's seclusion."

Chen Yuan said, "In that case, this Senior Chu can be considered to be a man of great loyalty and righteousness, but no matter how deep the bond is, after three generations, I'm afraid there's not much left."

"Furthermore, cultivators in the Dragon Transformation Realm have limited lifespans, and their temperament may also change."

"Fellow Daoist, it is best not to tell the truth. Just say that the demon race has invaded and intends to exterminate all the tribes."

Wang Xuanyue found this reasonable, and after discussing it further, he got up to take his leave and went to summon the cultivators of Cangnan, ordering them to inform all races about the demon race's invasion of Xuanli Realm.

Chen Yuan handed him a jade slip containing the language of the human race.

Wang Xuanyue also agreed to send over ancient texts from Cangnan to help Chen Yuan gain a deeper understanding of the Xuanli Realm.

Tomorrow, after Wang Xuanyue has arranged matters in Cangnan, the two will set off for the Wanyan Mountains.

Chen Yuan personally escorted Wang Xuanyue out, then returned to his cultivation room, sat cross-legged, and frowned slightly.

As expected, there are cultivators at the Dragon Transformation Realm in the Xuanli Realm, making the situation increasingly complicated.

Most importantly, the human race's Nascent Soul stage cultivators have not yet entered the Xuanli Realm, and Chen Yuan does not know their strength or how they will treat the dragon people.

During the three days they waited in the Silver Tide Mountains, the Thunder Mountain Demon King told Chen Yuan that the demon saints were breaking the formation faster than the human cultivators at the Integration stage, which bought them, the demon generals, half a month.

However, this was only the speculation of a few demon saints. The Thunder Mountain Demon King also warned Chen Yuan not to be careless, lest he misjudge the situation and suffer losses at the hands of the human race's Nascent Soul stage.

But since the Demon Saint has made this conjecture, it is probably true.

This is also why Chen Yuan dared not let Wang Xuan Yue ask a cultivator at the Dragon Transformation Realm to deal with the hundred or so demon generals.

The Xuanli Realm is not very vast, only slightly larger than the Leishan Cave.

If a high-ranking demon general were to spare no effort and use his escape techniques, he could travel throughout the entire Xuanli Realm in half a month.

Before the human cultivators at the Nascent Soul stage enter this realm, if the Dragon Transformation stage cultivators knew the purpose of the hundred demon generals, they would likely choose to cooperate with them, destroy the Dragon Breath Platform first, break the great formation, and enter the True Dragon Cave, instead of waiting half a month for the human cultivators at the Nascent Soul stage to enter the Xuanli Realm.

Even if those cultivators at the Dragon Transformation Realm, like Wang Xuan Yue, identified themselves as human and disdained associating with the demon race, they might not be able to make much of a difference.

If what Wang Xuanyue said is true, after these five cultivators advanced to the Dragon Transformation Realm, their cultivation could not progress any further due to the thinness of dragon energy, and they remained at the level of those who had just entered the Dragon Transformation Realm.

Fifty thousand years have passed, and their lifespans are nearing their end. It remains to be seen how much strength they will be able to unleash.

Not only were the three True Spirit descendants incredibly powerful, but they were also highly valued by the Demon Saint, who bestowed upon them some extraordinary treasures.

A few cultivators who have just entered the Dragon Transformation Realm will definitely be no match for them, and may even be defeated by them.

If a cultivator at the Dragon Transformation Realm is defeated, the morale of the entire Dragon Race will suffer a heavy blow, and the possibility of them turning to the Demon Race will greatly increase.

After all, the ancestral teachings were too distant, while the danger of extinction was imminent.

The dragon race has multiplied to this day and its appearance is extremely similar to that of the demon race. Therefore, joining the demon race might not be so difficult to accept.

Therefore, Chen Yuan did not tell them the truth. If those demon generals destroyed the Dragon Breath Platform, forcing the Dragon Transformation Realm cultivators to take action on their own and make enemies of the demon race, that would be the best course of action.

Before the human cultivators entered the Xuanli Realm, Chen Yuan, in addition to searching for the traces of the three True Spirit descendants, also had to do his best to prevent the Demon General from breaking the formation and attracting the Demon Saint to descend.

According to Qin Wuyai, Yun Jinyue and others, cultivators in the Spirit Realm highly value ascended cultivators, and even if they want to compete for the True Spirit Treasure, they should not make things too difficult for him.

Chen Yuan could also give up the elusive True Spirit Treasure. He had two goals for this trip: first, to kill the three True Spirit descendants and obtain the True Spirit blood; and second, to enter the Spirit Realm so that he could cultivate in peace.

No matter how precious the True Spirit Relic is, with the involvement of Nascent Soul cultivators and Demon Saints, it is not something a Nascent Soul cultivator like him can get his hands on.

Chen Yuan's thoughts were in turmoil until Wang Xuanyue sent someone to deliver a jade slip. Only then did he leave the cultivation room and take the mustard seed ring from a dragon-man.

This dragon-man was probably Wang Xuanyue's confidant. Upon seeing Chen Yuan's appearance, his eyes were filled with surprise, but he didn't say much. After bowing respectfully, he silently withdrew.

Chen Yuan returned to his cultivation room, took out a jade slip from his mustard seed ring, and examined it carefully. (End of Chapter)