Cultivation: Being Immortal-Chapter 458:

In the Wilderness, at the Demon God Temple

The Demon Emperor Seed Plan had been going on for hundreds of years among the demon tribe. Starting with over a hundred candidates, only three remained now after continuous elimination.

The three remaining candidates were from the Phoenix Clan, the Split Sky Divine Ape Clan, and the Peng Bird Clan.

They three were trained by the demon race for hundreds of years and had become very strong. The youngest one, Rufu, was already at the sixth level of cultivation, just slightly weaker than the other two.

"Peng Bird Demon Emperor, how did you consider the matter we discussed last time?"

"Divine Ape Demon Emperor, I asked my granddaughter, and she said she doesn’t like your divine ape, finds it too vulgar."

Peng Bird Demon Emperor chuckled. Among the three demon emperor contenders, only his clan had a female demon. This made him unique.

Regardless of whether Lin Fanghua could become a Demon Emperor, the other two clans were willing to form an alliance. As long as Peng Bird Demon Emperor agreed, having a Demon Queen was definite. The status of Peng Bird Clan was already secured.

"Vulgar, Peng Bird Demon Emperor, what kind of nonsense is this? Our demon race relies on physical strength, when did we start caring about being vulgar?"

"My granddaughter has read many human books and prefers more gentle male demons. What can I do? Don’t you know the saying ‘a woman’s will is law’? I can’t decide for her."

Peng Bird Demon Emperor casually made up an excuse, which almost infuriated Divine Ape Demon Emperor. He started cursing fiercely at Peng Bird Demon Emperor.

Peng Bird Demon Emperor looked down on Divine Ape Demon Emperor. If there was to be a marriage alliance, it would certainly be with the Phoenix clan. After all, they were both bird species. What romance could a monkey have with him? Race was a significant issue.

"Two of you came so early."

Before long, the Phoenix Demon Emperor appeared. When he saw the two Demon Emperors, he smiled. His own descendants had advanced to the top three, so naturally he was very happy.

"Phoenix Demon Emperor, this is the final inheritance. It’s about choosing the ultimate candidate for Demon Emperor. Can you not be excited? So, how’s the Demon Emperor’s inheritance going?"

"No rush, there’s something else to deal with first."

"What’s the matter? Let me tell you, Phoenix Demon Emperor, don’t cheat."

"Childish. At this stage with the descendants of our three families, no matter who becomes the Demon Emperor, the interests of our three families will not be harmed. Now what I want to talk about is a major issue related to the demon clan. Do you remember a man from the human race named Xia Qingshan?"

"Xia Qingshan, Phoenix Demon Emperor, I know this person. He’s extremely mysterious, rumored to have been killed several times in the cultivation world, and resurrected each time."

"Yes, it’s him."

"Phoenix Demon Emperor, don’t deceive me. Does the human race have such a powerful existence? Even with your Phoenix clan’s Nirvana Power, you can’t resurrect multiple times, can you?"

The Divine Ape Demon Emperor said that the Nirvana Power of the Phoenix clan is famous, but it comes with serious limitations and costs.

"Yes, our Phoenix clan is not as strong as him, but now Xia Qingshan is in my hands."

"What? Phoenix Demon Emperor, don’t joke with me. As far as I know, even the humans have been desperately trying to find Tao Achieving. How did you manage to do it?"

Peng Bird Demon Emperor exclaimed in shock, surprised that the Phoenix Demon Emperor had such long reach, able to easily capture someone that even humans were trying hard to find.

"Peng Bird Demon Emperor, don’t misunderstand. I don’t have that ability. Xia Qingshan came to me voluntarily."

"In that case, let’s not waste time. Bring Xia Qingshan out."

"Okay."

The Phoenix Demon Emperor nodded, then stood up, opened his mouth, and spat out Xia Qingshan.

"Phoenix Demon Emperor, your pouch is too smelly. Remember not to swallow everything into it."

Xia Qingshan was not worried at all. He told the Phoenix Demon Emperor that he had all sorts of things in his body’s space and just couldn’t help but say it.

"Are you Xia Qingshan?"

"Indeed, it is me."

"I heard that you can come back to life after you die?"

"No, that’s not true. It’s fake. Don’t listen to rumors."

Xia Qingshan denied three times, confusing the Divine Ape Demon Emperor. He wasn’t very smart and couldn’t catch on at once.

"Xia Qingshan, why have you come to the demon tribe?"

"I have come for the Demon Emperor."

"A mere human, daring to meddle in the affairs of the demon tribe?"

"I am not a human, but I am here to help you. The Demon Clan’s method to repair the world has a flaw. If you go through with it, it will truly be the end of the world. All efforts will be useless."

Xia Qingshan calmly said, but his words were shocking. The three Demon Emperors’ faces changed drastically. It is a top secret among the Demon Emperors and the restoration of the world in the Demon Clan. How did this person find out?

"Phoenix Demon Emperor, I will kill him to silence him."

The Divine Ape Demon Emperor couldn’t help it and wanted to take action to kill Xia Qingshan.

"Why the rush?"

"Xia Qingshan, please continue."

"Alright, the Demon Clan selects Demon Emperors to advance to the eighth level, using their body to achieve Tao, using their body to sacrifice to the world, repairing the world’s deficiencies, and then bring about the end of the world, letting the world sleep. Is this your plan?"

"Yes, how did you find out and what flaws does this plan have?"

"Let me ask you first, how did this plan come about?"

"An ancient legend passed down by the former Demon Emperor."

Phoenix Demon Emperor said. There is nothing to hide about this. To bring balance to the world, the Demon tribe has a complete heritage, which lies within the Demon God Temple.

"Then I ask you, how did the former Demon Emperor know about it? Don’t tell me it was mentioned by the Demon Emperor before the last one."

"But indeed, that’s the case."

"What if I told you this is a conspiracy?"

"Impossible, a Demon Emperor would never deceive their descendants."

"What I mean is, the Demon Emperor was also deceived."

"Who else in this world could deceive a Demon Emperor?"

"The one from North State."

"You…"

"The one from the North State has already woken up, I woke him up."

Xia Qingshan brought another piece of big news, causing all three Demon Emperors to turn pale.

"So, that person…"

"That’s right, just as you thought."

"Impossible, impossible, it’s been so many years, according to the records, it…"

"There’s nothing that’s impossible. What you thought was impossible has already happened now."

"What should we do?"

Phoenix Demon Emperor said solemnly, if things really turned out as he guessed, then they were wrong, very wrong. Perhaps they were really deceived, used by someone.

"The Demon Emperor continues to select, but wants your Phoenix clan to take the position."

"No, I refuse! Why can’t my Split Sky Divine Ape clan do it? We are also one of the original divine beasts of heaven and earth, born and raised, no worse than the Phoenix clan."

"If the Demon Emperor sacrifices himself, can your Split Sky Divine Ape clan come back to life after dying?"

"Um…"

"The Phoenix clan can do it, their Nirvana Power is stronger than yours."

"Alright, I won’t argue."

Divine Ape Demon Emperor immediately chose not to argue. His child was the hope of the Divine Ape clan, and he didn’t want his child to die.

"What about my child’s achievement as the Demon Emperor?"

"It’s okay, I will intervene."

"Are you able to do it?"

"If I can’t do it, then no one in the world can."

"Let me think about it."

The Phoenix Demon Emperor said that he didn’t believe Xia Qingshan, why would he help their demon clan for no reason.

"It’s up to you, anyway, your time is running out."

"Phoenix Demon Emperor, agree to it. If your Phoenix clan is not willing to sacrifice, then my Peng Bird Clan will come. Although we Peng Bird Clan don’t have Nirvana Power, but my Peng Bird Clan can afford to die."

"Peng Bird Demon Emperor, are you serious?"

"Of course, sacrifice one to save the clan. Haven’t our demon clan done such things less often? Even ordinary animals, when facing hunters, can contribute the old and weak from their race."

Peng Bird Demon Emperor said it’s not that he is cruel, but this is how the demon clan operates. When facing predators, the demon clan’s first consideration is the continuation of the race. The old and weak can be sacrificed, even the young and strong can be sacrificed, as long as it ensures the survival of the race.

"Since that’s the case, my Phoenix clan agrees, Xia Qingshan, I’ll trust you this once."

"Trust me, I won’t be wrong. I’m also helping you all with my life."

Xia Qingshan said he had died four times already and was about to die for the fifth time soon, time was running out.

"I’ll let Feng Jiu in."

The Phoenix Demon Emperor nodded, his Phoenix clan’s Demon Emperor Seed happened to be ranked ninth at home, so he was called Feng Jiu, easy to remember.

After transforming, Feng Jiu appeared as a sturdy young man. He came in and politely greeted the three Demon Emperors, looking surprised at Xia Qingshan.

"Feng Jiu, after our discussion, you have been chosen as the final candidate for the Demon Emperor."

"Ancestor, this doesn’t seem fair, the final round of the competition hasn’t even started."

"No need for the competition, this is our collective decision. But being a Demon Emperor is not easy. After achieving it, you must sacrifice yourself for the Phoenix clan and the entire demon clan."

"Great-grandfather, this…"

"This is the price. If you are unwilling, I can bring in Little Peng Bird or Little Ape God instead."

"Do we have to do this?"

"Yes, you have to agree before I can tell you the truth, all of it."

Phoenix Demon Emperor said. Xia Qingshan’s words disrupted all of their plans. If the one from North State appears, everything might change. Feng Jiu must be informed, only then he can willingly sacrifice himself, instead of being deceived. Otherwise, if he changes his mind at the most crucial moment, it will be a complete disaster.

"Great-grandfather, I agree."

Feng Jiu hesitated for a moment but then agreed, just like what Peng Bird Demon Emperor had said earlier. The demon clan is brought up believing in one ideology from a young age, that the clan comes first. Just like how human cultivators can sacrifice for their families, demon clans can sacrifice for their own kind, putting the interests of the clan above all else.