Fighting: Practice makes it real, start with a poisonous body.

"Since I've agreed to your conditions, you should at least show some appreciation."

Gu Yuan put the four combined fragments of the map into his storage ring, then waved his hand to make the ice coffin float beside him. His gaze swept over the people in the Pill Tower, and a meaningful sneer appeared on his lips.

"Next, I need to make the preliminary preparations for resurrecting the Pure Lotus Demon Saint, and this step cannot be done without the help of the Pill Tower."

"What preparations?" Shennong's brows furrowed instantly, and the Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Pagoda in his palm trembled slightly, emitting an even stronger aura of vigilance.

"To successfully revive the Pure Lotus Demon Saint, in addition to the four core components, there is another crucial step—it is necessary to inscribe exclusive resurrection array patterns on the ninth-grade golden core of the Pill Tower Ancestor and Xiao Xuan's Emperor-level soul."

This array pattern can draw upon the power of the incomplete diagram, precisely injecting the energy of the soul and the golden core into the demon saint's body; neither can be dispensed with.

He paused, his gaze falling on the old man Shennong: "To inscribe such array patterns, one needs thousand-year-old ice silkworm silk, Netherworld Ghost Vine juice, star sand... These materials are all top-grade auxiliary materials. Now that the ancient world is shattered, only the Pill Tower can gather them all."

Furthermore, inscribing array patterns requires an extremely high level of mental strength and control over holy power from the caster, leaving no room for error…

At this point, Gu Yuan deliberately straightened his still-damaged body: "As you can see, my holy power is currently in disarray, and my spiritual power is also severely depleted, making it impossible for me to complete the inscription."

Therefore, the Pill Tower needs to prepare a batch of healing pills for me to help me recover from my injuries as quickly as possible so that I can oversee the subsequent inscription of the array patterns.

"Gu Yuan, are you trying to pull another trick?"

Xiao Yan instantly took half a step forward, his eyes full of vigilance: "I personally entered the Pure Lotus Demon Saint's Tomb and carefully examined all the records on the tomb's stone walls. There was no mention of any resurrection array!"
You're clearly using this as an excuse to demand resources and stall for time!

"What do you, a mere junior, know!"

A hint of impatience flashed in Gu Yuan's eyes, and he snorted coldly at Xiao Yan: "I entered the Pure Lotus Demon Saint's Tomb earlier than you, and I understand its mysteries better than you, so naturally I have obtained more key information."

Now, although you have the initiative to revive the Pure Lotus Demon Saint, you have no right to question the specific procedures and requirements.

"Either do as I say, gather the materials and prepare the elixirs to help me complete the preliminary preparations; or terminate the cooperation and watch the Dragon-Phoenix Son lead the beast army to raze the Central Plains, making all humans pay for your stubbornness!"

"You!" Xiao Yan's eyes widened in anger.

"Xiao Yan, calm down."

Shennong the Elder reached out in time and blocked Xiao Yan's path.

He turned to look at Gu Yuan, his old eyes narrowing slightly: "I can grant your request, but you'd better remember that this is the Pill Domain, the area under the control of the Xuanhuang Linglong Pagoda."

Even if you regain your full strength, the sacred power accumulated by the Xuanhuang Linglong Pagoda over a thousand years can still suppress you.

I advise you to put away those inappropriate thoughts and obediently cooperate in completing the resurrection ritual.

Otherwise, you won't be able to bear the consequences.

Gu Yuan's expression darkened slightly, a hint of apprehension flashing in his eyes. He was well aware of the terrifying power of the Xuanhuang Linglong Pagoda.

That's a genuine semi-imperial artifact. A thousand years ago, the founder of the Pill Tower wielded this tower, and even Xiao Xuan at his peak had to temporarily avoid its sharp edge, let alone himself now, who is severely injured.

From the beginning, he never intended to confront the Xuanhuang Linglong Pagoda head-on. Demanding healing pills was merely to better control the rhythm of the resurrection ritual later, rather than to truly turn against the Pill Pagoda.

"Don't worry, I'm not stupid enough to joke about my own life."

Gu Yuan suppressed his displeasure and said coldly, "As long as you do as I say, I will naturally cooperate to complete the resurrection ritual. After all, resurrecting the Pure Lotus Demon Saint is beneficial to both of us." "In that case, please come in."

Shennong, the old man, said no more, and gently stroked the Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Pagoda in his palm.

As he moved, the golden barrier surrounding the Dan Domain slowly rippled, opening a gap in front of them that could only accommodate three people. Dense holy power swirled around the gap, clearly indicating that the barrier was ready to close and launch an attack at any time.

"Very good, I'm sure our cooperation will go very smoothly, hehe..."

Gu Yuan let out a low, sinister laugh, gave Gu Ming and Gu Jian a wink, and flew toward the gap in the Dan Domain barrier.

The three figures slowly flew into the Dan Domain, and the gap in the barrier behind them quickly closed, restoring everything to its original state.

The people of Danta followed closely behind, surrounding Elder Shennong and the Danta Ancestor, and flew towards the core area of ​​Danta.

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While the resurrection ceremony was being prepared intensively within the Dan Domain, Dragon Island, suspended atop the clouds in the northern sea of ​​the Dou Qi Continent, was also undergoing a quiet change.

In the center of Dragon Island stands a magnificent palace. A gentle breeze blows, and the jewels collide, producing a clear and melodious sound, yet carrying a chilling pressure.

In the deepest part of the palace, the light was dim, except for a faint purple-gold glow emanating from the high platform in the center of the hall.

A figure dressed in purple robes leaned against the dragon and phoenix throne on the high platform. His figure was tall and slender, and he was surrounded by a rich and eerie dragon and phoenix aura.

Suddenly, the figure in purple robes slowly opened his eyes.

Su Yun slowly sat up straight, his fingertips lightly tapping the armrest of the throne, a playful smile curving his lips: "That piece of trash Gu Yuan does have some tricks up his sleeve; he's really taken the final step in resurrecting the Pure Lotus Demon Saint..."

Well, after all this time, it's finally my turn...wait, why did I say "finally"?

Su Yun shook his head: "Since the resurrection of the Pure Lotus Demon Saint has reached the final stage, in order to prevent the Pill Tower and Gu Yuan from causing further complications and slowing down the progress, I should take the initiative to put some pressure on them."

Su Yun gently waved his hand.

As he moved, three pale purple soul messages flew out from his palm, like three shooting stars, instantly piercing through the palace walls and flying in different directions toward Dragon Island.

These soul messages traveled incredibly fast, arriving at their destinations in just a few breaths. Across Dragon Island, several powerful auras suddenly awakened, transforming into streaks of light and hurtling towards the central palace.

"Shh! Shh! Shh!"

Six figures landed in the main hall one after another, kneeling on one knee in unison before Su Yun on the high platform, their movements extremely respectful. They were none other than Huang Tian, ​​the Northern Dragon King, and the Three Phoenixes of the Heavenly Demon.

"Greetings, Your Majesty!" the six men shouted in unison, their voices filled with awe.

"Hmm." Su Yun nodded lightly and slowly stood up from the dragon-phoenix throne.

As he moved, an even more terrifying dragon-phoenix aura suddenly erupted, sweeping outwards like a tsunami.

The six people's bodies were completely suppressed by this aura, and their faces instantly turned pale. They could clearly feel that His Majesty's strength had increased again!
Su Yun looked down at the six people, his gaze as cold as ice: "Send down the order to assemble the army and follow me to annihilate the Yan Clan!" (End of Chapter)