Immortal Road.

"Venerable Khri Sang, how have you been?"

Lin Shan smiled slightly, walked over and sat down next to it.

The Demon King Kuihu was still drunk, having drunk spirit wine for an unknown amount of time, his eyes glazed as he held up the jar.

"Primordial spirit? Who has a primordial spirit? Could it be Military Advisor Lin? Ah? Hahaha."

It suddenly sobered up, and a jolt ran through its body!
"Strategist Lin, you've achieved primordial spirit?"

Lin Shan looked at it with a half-smile, while Venerable Kuisang beside him reprimanded it.

"Don't be so disrespectful! You should call him 'senior' or 'divine lord' now!"

It has to be said that Venerable Kuisang is the most sensible one. After hearing this, Demon King Kuihu finally realized what was going on and instantly sobered up halfway.

He hurriedly stood up, bent over, and gave an awkward, apologetic smile.

"Senior Lin, Xiao Hu just got drunk and acted out of control, please don't take it to heart."

Little Tiger?

At the banquet below, all the demon generals and cave masters put down their wine cups, stunned and at a loss for what to do.

This was the first time they had ever seen their king refer to himself as 'Little Tiger' to others!
Lin Shan smiled and nodded, showing the satisfaction of a senior seeing a junior repent and reform. He generously forgave its insolence and even gave it a new nickname.

"Tiger, I noticed from the moment I came in that you are not ambitious and must be drinking and having fun every day. If you continue to be so decadent, you will be letting down your master's teachings."

Venerable Kuisang sighed and waved his hand, shaking his head, as if he had given up trying to persuade him.

"I told it long ago to learn from that child Yuanlu, but it just wouldn't listen. Ever since it failed to break through to the primordial spirit realm, it's been giving up on itself, always thinking it's because it doesn't have true spirit bloodline. It's too superstitious about bloodlines."

Upon hearing this, the Demon King Kuihu lowered his head in shame.

"Oh? Is there anything else?"

Lin Shan looked over with starlight in his eyes. With his current Nascent Soul stage strength, he could not hide any secrets from a Nascent Soul stage cultivator when he activated the Star-Breaking Eyes.

They soon discovered that the Demon King Kuihu's soul seemed to have been injured, with very large lacerations, unlike something that had been recently damaged.

Seeing this, Venerable Khrikuti smiled wryly and said:

"After Yuanlu died, this child put all its effort into trying to make a breakthrough, but it failed at the very first step of transforming its primordial spirit. The path it took was good at training the body, but its soul was its weakness, so it was quite difficult for it."

The Demon King Kuihu looked dejected, as if accepting reality.

"I squandered all of Wang Dong's thousands of years of accumulation in one night, and I still failed to break through. It seems that for a demon like me, without the bloodline of a true spirit, the Nascent Soul stage is the limit."

Seeing this, Lin Shan sighed and offered some words of comfort, saying that there was nothing he could do to help with this.

“I see that your soul injury is very serious, and it has even become a sequela. If it is not cured as soon as possible, it may affect your cultivation in the future.”

"Senior, there's no need to trouble yourself. The injuries to your soul were caused by the backlash from a failed transformation of your primordial spirit. Ordinary soul artifacts won't be effective unless you have a large amount of soul essence."

"I have no more Soul Source."

Lin Shan shook his head, then flicked his finger, and a bluish-green cloud popped out!
It's soft and bouncy, and it bounces around quite gracefully.

"This is?"

All the demons in the audience craned their necks to look up, eager to know what kind of treasure the powerful cultivator would take out.

Venerable Khri Sang felt a pulsating energy within it, as if it could revitalize and reshape the soul!
"Come on, don't resist, I won't hurt you."

Under Lin Shan's patient guidance, the Kuihu Demon King lowered its resistance and obediently placed its tiger head under his palm. Jingxiao Xiangyun emitted a warm green light, releasing healing power that seeped into its soul to heal the wounds left by the backlash of its primordial spirit.

This period of time is not long, about half an hour later.

The Demon King Kuihu suddenly woke up, opened his eyes wide, looked around in disbelief, and held his head in his hands.

"Is everything alright now?"

It used to suffer from the constant torment of its soul being torn apart, and could only relieve the pain by numbing it with alcohol. But now, Lin Shan has just shown off his skills and solved the problem that had been bothering it for so long.

The demon generals and cave masters below howled in unison, seemingly surprised that their king had recovered so quickly. They were truly worthy of being called a powerful primordial spirit!
Venerable Kuisang watched with bated breath as he miraculously healed the patient, and suddenly a sense of anticipation arose in his heart. He looked at him with hopeful eyes.

Without batting an eye, Lin Shan healed the wounds of the Demon King Kuihu, then turned to Venerable Kuisang and asked him to try it as well.

"Young friend Lin, don't you need to rest for a bit?"

"It's nothing, just a little bit of divine energy, it's not a big consumption. Let me show you first."

Venerable Khri Sangha was very obedient and told him to do it directly without worrying about anything else.

As a sixth-order spiritual cloud, Jingxiao Xiangyun is a treasure bestowed by the Heavenly Dao. The auspicious cloud blessing is a new function added after breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage, and it certainly did not disappoint!

Bathed in a gentle green light, Venerable Kuisang's soul was quietly recovering, rebuilding its structure little by little, and moving closer to the primordial spirit.

It should be understood that Venerable Kuisang was originally a spirit born between life and death, without a true physical body or primordial spirit. Therefore, relying on the sacred object of the soul to prolong his life was merely drinking poison to quench his thirst.

Now, being healed by Lin Shanjingxiao Xiangyun, he is actually showing signs of returning from his spirit to his primordial spirit. This is too heaven-defying!
However, after reaching a certain critical point, he could feel the resistance. Clearly, this action violated the principles of life and death and was not something he could control alone.

They immediately demanded the physical body of Venerable Kuisang from the Demon King Kuihu!

The body of Venerable Kuisang had been kept in the magical bronze vessel of the Kuihu Demon King. Now that it had been released, its spirit immediately took over, and it became lively and energetic again, regaining some of its former glory.

With the dual nourishment of his physical body and the forest, Venerable Kuisang's condition improved more and more, and he actually began to slowly recover his cultivation and regain control of his physical combat power!

For seven consecutive days, spiritual thoughts arose from the spirit, drawing closer to the primordial spirit.

Finally, it was restored to a Yuan Nian avatar, fully possessing the combat power of the Yuan Shen stage, and was no longer just a pretty face!
Lin Shan stopped there, because he felt he was gradually losing his strength, and this might be the limit of Jing Xiaoxiangyun's power.

Treatment is one thing, but to come back from the dead is simply outrageous.

Venerable Khrikuti felt his renewed strength and couldn't help but laugh heartily.

"Hahaha, thank you so much, young friend Lin. Without you, I could not have recovered to this extent. You have done me a great favor, and I will definitely respond if you ever need me!"

Lin Shan laughed heartily and didn't stand on ceremony.

He then directly shared his plans for the future.

"To offend three sacred lands at the same time—Penglai, Guigu, and the Spring and Autumn Sword Sect—you really are something else."

Venerable Kuisang was furious and didn't know what to say to him.

After listening to his plan, he stroked his beard and pondered for a moment.

"You said that your clones went through tribulation to attack Penglai, and that you joined forces with the sea tribes, the great demon Qu Gong, the Red Lotus Ancestor, and the Demon Dog Lord. So many primordial spirits going up there does sound a bit intimidating, but I don't think it's a good idea."

"Oh? How do you say this?"

Lin Shan was quite surprised. Such a lineup should have been able to move freely in the lower realms, so why was he not favored? Venerable Kuisang, who was knowledgeable and experienced, told him that every holy land had a long history and profound heritage.

You might not notice it when you're out and about, but you'll only realize how terrifying it is when they actually come knocking on your door!
"Moreover, the holy sites have connections with each other. When one is in trouble, help comes from all sides. This is not a joke."

"Not to mention a top-tier holy land like Penglai, there might be other holy lands in the world that are secretly supported by it, and its power is unimaginable."

"And if you can unite so many enemies that were sealed away by Zang Yan ten thousand years ago, how could Zang Yan not have a backup plan?"

"I think it's best to think this over carefully before acting. Of course, if you've already decided not to change your mind, I'll naturally risk my life to accompany you!"

A sense of seriousness welled up in Lin Shan's heart, but his mind was made up and he would not back down.

With more people involved, there is more strength. After making an agreement with Venerable Kuisang, he could not stay too long. He took a quick tour of the forbidden area of ​​the cliff and then bid farewell.

After leaving the Devouring Star Mountains, we'll head to Jiaozhou to find Lord Demon Dog, since I heard he recently became a backer for the Azure Alliance.

Over the years, Xiao Qinglong, the leader of the Qing Alliance, has unified Jiaozhou and become the leader of the demonic path. He enjoys high prestige in the cultivation world of several nearby countries, all thanks to the support of the Demon Dog Lord.

Lin Shan easily found the headquarters of the Green Alliance and personally met with Little Green Dragon.

"Senior Lin, your victory at Leibo Sea, where you slew a Nascent Soul demon and forced back the Supreme Elder of the Holy Land, truly displayed your divine might and made your name known throughout the world. I deeply admire you."

The little green dragon was much more sensible than the demon king Kui Hu. He immediately started flattering him and asked what he could do for him.

"Haha, it's been a while since we last met. Brother Qinglong, you're still as impressive as ever. I bet you've reached the peak of the Nascent Soul stage and have successfully tempered your body. You're about to become a great supernatural being, aren't you?"

"Hehe, senior has a keen eye, all thanks to Lord Demon Dog, but I am still far from your level."

Lin Shan's eyes gleamed; he was very optimistic about this young man's potential and believed he would surely become a figure who would stir up the winds of change in the future.

"Where is Lord Demon Dog? Is it convenient for me to see him?"

"Of course, its true form is in the Fallen Demon Valley of Jin. If you wish to go there, I can lead the way."

Xiao Qinglong immediately abandoned many affairs of the Qing Alliance and dumped them all on the vice leader, She Yixiao.

She Yixiao's cultivation level also skyrocketed, probably thanks to the Demon Dog Lord. He cultivated some kind of body-tempering demonic technique, making him look like a ghost, neither human nor ghost. Lin Shan could hardly recognize him!
Hao Yun, the last surviving member of the Nine Nether Sect, recently broke through to the Nascent Soul stage and returned to the Chu Kingdom with his people. With the support of the Little Azure Dragon, he re-established the Nine Nether Sect!

It is said that in order to reclaim their ancestral lands, they even fought a battle with a group of forces, including the local Chu state strongman, Xu Shenshan.

Lin Shan naturally knew what state Xu Shen Shan was in now. After being defeated by the Demon Valley, they were completely ruined. After returning, they let incompetent people like Xu Ji Zi and his disciples take charge of the sect, and they couldn't beat others at all, suffering defeat after defeat.

Lin Shan didn't bother with it. It was just a minor incident anyway. The reconstruction of the Nine Nether Sect actually fulfilled the wishes of his elder brother, the young master of the Nine Nether Sect, before his death. There was no need to create any obstacles.

They arrived in the State of Jin together, where things were in complete chaos. The various demonic sects were locked in fierce battles, and no new hegemon had yet been established.

Since the death of Zi Chengqian, the reputation of the Yuanmo Sect has plummeted. On the contrary, the Huangquan Sect took this opportunity to launch a counterattack and purge. Other forces, large and small, have also emerged after being nourished by the spiritual tide.

The Demon Dog Lord has also supported several proxies, allowing them to fight each other like poisonous insects, resulting in a very chaotic situation.

After arriving at the Valley of Fallen Demons, Lin Shan easily found the Demon Dog Lord under the guidance of the little Azure Dragon.

This dog is hundreds of feet long and is currently cultivating demonic arts by exhaling clouds and mist. It is surrounded by a group of beasts, many of which have reached the Nascent Soul stage.

"Good lad, you've indeed reached the Nascent Soul stage!"

It sensed Lin Shan's arrival early on and immediately guessed his intentions.

"You're planning to have me join forces with the Crimson Lotus Ancestor to deal with the Penglai Holy Land, right? No problem, I agree!"

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Lin Shan was caught off guard. He hadn't even said anything yet, and this guy had already made his point clear.

But this is good, it saves us from having to say anything more.

Regarding the sacred land of Penglai, Lord Demon Dog shared the same view as Venerable Kuisang: they believed that one should not be careless, but there was no need to be too afraid; at least one should give it a try.

The two parties agreed on a time and arranged to meet then.

Before leaving, Lin Shan also took a few plasters with him. These things were indeed effective and were rare treasures.

Yuan Nian's avatar headed southwest.

Arriving at the place that had appeared in the Red Dust Star Sea, Lin Shan, controlling his Yuan Nian avatar, became highly skilled and daring, and began to venture deeper into the area.

Along the way, there were countless iron prisons, which indeed held quite a few criminals. Among them, there were not many vicious criminals, but most of them were people who opposed the Black Lotus Cult.

Lin Shan ignored the little kami.

He went all the way to the end and finally saw the Black Skull Demon Lord locked in the iron cage. He looked exactly the same as in the illusion, lying there broken into a pile of dry bones. If he wasn't woken up, he would have thought he was completely dead.

"Wake up, wake up!"

After several attempts, the pile of broken bones slowly rose and reassembled into the shape of the Black Skull Demon Lord. Upon seeing Lin Shan, he almost choked up and burst into tears!

"Brother, you haven't forgotten your old brother! You've finally come to save me!"

Lin Shan calmed it down; it's really not a big deal.

"We just found out your location recently, so we followed the trail here. How have you been these past few days?"

The Black Skull Demon Lord was heartbroken.

"It's terrible. Anyone would go completely insane lying dead in this dark and gloomy place!"

"Here, take it and see if it can come out by itself."

Lin Shan handed the iron cage key directly to it, and the guy couldn't wait to crawl out of it. He was so angry that he was incoherent and cursed the eighteen generations of ancestors of the Black Lotus Sect!
Speaking of his arrest, it happened in the Pilo Desert when the Black Lotus Sect and the Joyful Sect were secretly negotiating. They were discovered and arrested, and sent to prison.

The subsequent torture and forced confessions were all aimed at extracting information from Lin Shan.

"You've revealed everything about me?"

On the way out, Lin Shan asked how much it had revealed about him.

After much hesitation, the Black Skull Demon Lord finally revealed all his secrets, proving himself to be a complete traitor!

Lin Shan didn't say anything after listening. Anyway, all of that was outdated, and he was a completely different person now than he was back then.

They chatted casually as they walked out of the cave and came outside.

really!

A powerful aura suddenly descended.

Every step reveals a new scene, every step brings forth lotus blossoms, like a fairy of blue lotus!
(End of this chapter)