"Haha! I shall devour this body!"

The words had barely faded when the ferocious demon opened its mouth and lunged toward Chu Qingyue's Nascent Soul!

"Hmph! A useless thing like you dares to devour my Nascent Soul? Break!"

Suddenly, Chu Hongyue's Nascent Soul let out a sharp cry and threw a fierce punch!

BOOM!

The void trembled as a vast, oppressive force swept in all directions!

"This... this is..." Chu Tianming's eyes went wide.

"Impossible! This is impossible! How could she, a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator, deliver a Nascent Soul-level blow! Impossible! With her pathetic talent, how could she be my match! I must devour her!" the ferocious demon roared.

CRACK!

The demon opened its mouth to swallow.

BOOM!

A torrent of overwhelming power burst forth!

BANG!

Chu Hongyue's Nascent Soul was sent flying thousands of feet, crashing down near the edge of the Yin Sha Holy Spring. In an instant, her aura weakened to its lowest point. She glared venomously at the ferocious demon, unwilling to concede defeat.

WHOOSH!

The ferocious demon charged over!

"You beast! Don't you dare harm my daughter!" Chu Tianming shouted, slapping a palm toward the demon.

"Worthless ants! Do you low-level Martial Artists and Qi Cultivation Stage cultivators really think you can stop me? You're courting death!" the demon cackled. It condensed a giant, shadowy claw from the baleful energy and casually swiped, shattering Chu Tianming's palm imprint in an instant!

BOOM!

The shadowy claw continued its assault, striking Chu Tianming's chest fiercely. He was sent flying hundreds of feet before crashing into the Yin Sha Holy Spring.

SPLASH!

Instantly, chains as thick as pythons surged from the Yin Sha Holy Spring, swiftly binding Chu Tianming's body! At the same time, strange runes surfaced on the spring, twining around the ferocious demon.

"Heh heh heh! How dare this mere Yin Sha Holy Spring try to confine me! Shatter!"

The ferocious demon smiled hideously. With a shake of its right arm, the sealing patterns on the surface of the Yin Sha Holy Spring completely collapsed.

WHOOSH!

It took a step forward, heading straight for Chu Hongyi.

"Father! Sister! Save Father!" Chu Hao cried, scared stiff.

"Don't come near! You are no match for it!" Chu Tianming yelled in alarm.

But it was too late. The ferocious demon pounced in front of Chu Hongyi.

BOOM!

With a single inhale, the demon sucked Chu Hongyi's Nascent Soul into its mouth.

"Heh heh heh! I am about to be reborn! From now on, I shall dominate all realms! Heh heh heh!" the ferocious demon laughed hideously.

"Hmm?"

However, in the next second, the demon's expression turned to one of confusion. Chu Hongyi's Nascent Soul had freed itself and retaliated with a punch of her own! With a thud, half of the demon's body exploded.

CRACKLE!

The Yin Sha Holy Spring began to boil.

WHOOSH!

The next moment, from within the Holy Spring, a humanoid phantom emerged. As soon as it appeared, the surroundings dimmed, and an ancient, desolate aura swept across the area.

"Grandfather!"

"It's Grandfather!"

"Is that really Grandfather?"

Near the Yin Sha Holy Spring, the members of the Chu Family recognized the phantom after a moment of astonishment.

Within the Yin Sha Holy Spring, a majestic figure clad in a purple robe appeared. This man was a towering two meters tall, with long hair draped over his shoulders. His features were sharp, and he stood as straight as a spear.

"Grandfather!"

"You... you've finally awakened!"

"Greetings, Ancestor!"

The Chu Family members all knelt and kowtowed.

Chu Hao stood there, stunned. Father... He suddenly recalled that his own father had once discussed the Immortal Realm with him. Therefore, he knew that this magnificent man before him was definitely an Immortal-level being!

Grandfather... Chu Qingyue's Nascent Soul floated above the Holy Spring, staring at the towering man. She recognized him. Deep in her memory, she retained images from her youth of sneaking into her father's secluded cultivation area and seeing a stone statue. That statue was none other than the magnificent man before her.

"Girl!" the stalwart man chuckled as he looked toward the ferocious demon. "You don't need to run. You can't escape."

"Heh heh heh! I am the Demon Lord of Wanmo Mountain! Today, I only need to devour your granddaughter's Nascent Soul to achieve a complete transformation. Even if an Immortal Emperor were to arrive, I could crush them with ease!" the ferocious demon cackled.

BOOM!

It moved, throwing a punch toward the stalwart man.

SPURT!

The punch forced the stalwart man to spit up blood.

"You... you... you've recovered your cultivation!" the stalwart man's face changed drastically.

"Heh heh heh! You're just a lingering wisp of a soul. How many of my attacks can you possibly withstand?" the ferocious demon sneered.

BOOM!

It struck again!

"Ah—!"

A shrill scream rang out as the ferocious demon was sent flying once more.

"Father!"

"Ancestor!"

"Grandfather!"

The faces of the Chu Family members drained of color. The demon's last punch had been terrifyingly fierce.

However, the stalwart man had still managed to block it. Although he spat out another mouthful of blood, he held his ground.

Grandfather... Chu Hongyi's eyes flickered.

"Heh heh heh! You truly possess a heaven-defying fortune, and I want it for myself! You must hand it over! Otherwise, I will devour you and possess everything you have!" The blood-red, malevolent glare in the demon's eyes grew more intense. It had already sensed that the Nascent Soul within Chu Hongyi contained the incredibly pure aura of the Yin Sha Holy Spring.

"Heh heh heh! I'll devour your flesh first! Then I'll devour your granddaughter!" the ferocious demon howled, throwing another punch.

"Father!"

"Father!" Chu Hao and Chu Hongyi shouted anxiously, but they were powerless to help.

BOOM!

A terrifying punch landed!

"Haha! I did it! I have devoured your body! Haha! This body is delicious! Truly marvelous!" the ferocious demon laughed wildly.

Within it, a mysterious dark soul now occupied Chu Tianming's body and began refining his Nascent Soul and the Yang energy contained within it.

"Ah! My Nascent Soul!"

"Damn you! Get away from me, you despicable thing!"

"No! Don't devour my Nascent Soul!"

As demonic flames surged around the demon's body, Chu Tianming's Nascent Soul roared in pain. He struggled to break free, but it was useless. He could only allow the ferocious demon to consume every last shred of his spirit.

"Such a pure Nascent Soul..." the demon muttered with insatiable greed as the demonic flames within it raged even more violently.

Not far away, an old man in black robes opened his eyes.

SWISH!

He glanced at Chu Tianming's body, a look of shock flashing across his face. Then, a deep, cold voice rebuked, "You dare devour the body of my lord! You deserve to die!"

HUM!

The elder raised his hand, preparing to cast some secret technique.

"Ancestor, please spare me!" the ferocious demon begged in a panic.

However, no sooner had the words left its mouth than a stream of Sword Qi shot forward, instantly piercing its skull.

BOOM!

The ferocious demon's massive body exploded into a sky full of demonic flames.

WHOOSH!

A ball of pitch-black demonic fire rushed into Chu Tianming's remains, vanishing in the blink of an eye.

PHEW.

Chu Tianming's body trembled. A glint of clarity flashed in his turbid eyes, but it soon faded, and he returned to a state of calm as if nothing had happened.

HISS!

The members of the Chu Family gasped, having witnessed the terrifying scene. That was too close! Their Ancestor was nearly devoured. It was a good thing the ferocious demon suddenly perished, though their Ancestor was injured. If the Ancestor had fallen, the Chu Family would have faced a true calamity.

"Congratulations, Ancestor! Congratulations on achieving the Immortal Realm and a lifespan of at least a thousand years!" the Chu Family members saluted in unison.

"Hmph! That was merely a pathetic clown. If not for its unique constitution, I would have slain it long ago," Chu Tianming said, shaking his head. He then turned to the Chu family members and frowned. "All of you, withdraw. I have matters to discuss with the Old Ancestor."

"We obey the Ancestor's command!" the Chu Family members bowed and retreated.

"You should go and rest as well," Chu Tianming said, his gaze softening considerably as he looked at Chu Hongyi. "Girl, as your father, I now possess an Immortal's body, so your problems can be solved. With just one pill, even without the power of the Immortal Emperor Realm, you will be able to transcend the tribulation and attain your Dao."

"Thank you, Father!" Chu Hongyi was overjoyed. She leaped up and threw herself into Chu Tianming's arms.

"My dear girl," Chu Tianming sighed, holding his daughter. "In the future, when you face danger, don't try to be brave all by yourself. Bring more of the clan's experts to protect you. That way, you can live for another century or so." His daughter had exceptional talent, but at only twenty-three and not yet an Immortal, she had already been pushed to such a desperate point. If he hadn't become an Immortal himself, Chu Hongyi might have been killed long ago. Alas, why was life so difficult for this younger generation?

"Mhm!" Chu Hongyi nodded obediently.

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