Chapter 2301: Stubborn Resistance

The vast subconscious sea can accommodate the dialogue between the Demon Ape and the Seven Hates Demon Monarch.

The truly boundless present world, however, would not allow this to happen. Or perhaps, the exchange between human and demon is inherently a kind of sin.

"Hehehehe," the Demon Ape chuckled, "If the Demon Ancestor returns, the Demon Clan will have the opportunity to intimidate the ten thousand realms and counter-invade the present world. If the Demon Ancestor does not return, the ten thousand realms' barren grave will be the eternal tomb of the Demon Clan. Demon Monarch, you are unwilling for him to return? I truly cannot understand!"

He would never forget Yu Beidou's final departure.

Of course, he also couldn't forget the desperate prophecy of fate divination — "The destroyer is a demon!"

This was a prophecy passed down through generations of fate diviners, a prophecy unchanging, each generation divining until death.

Although fate divination was said to be extinct, although the masters of the Star Divination Sect scoffed at this, and although Jiang Wang himself didn't understand divination calculation in the slightest.

But he understood Yu Beidou.

He trusted Yu Beidou.

He held the highest vigilance towards this prophecy.

In fact, this was also the main reason he came to explore the Seven Hates Demon Monarch and the Demon Realm today.

He wanted to know exactly what kind of terrifying existence caused old man Yu to burn his path with fire, sparing nothing.

Although he had killed demons in various border wildernesses, his understanding of the Demon Clan was indeed superficial, almost non-existent.

But one thing was very clear — regardless of whether people recognized the prophecy of fate divination, everyone had to respect the threat of the Demon Ancestor. Regardless of whether people treated the Demon Clan as a threatening opponent, they had to cautiously treat the legend of the Demon Ancestor's return.

Throughout history, how many times have the strong ones of the human race, whether by setting up dangerous traps or acting forcefully, repeatedly surrounded the Demon Monarchs just to interrupt the gathering of the eight great demon bodies and prevent the return of the Demon Ancestor?

Even if it was just a legend, even if it was just a possibility in a billion.

In recent times, there was Yu Beidou sacrificing himself to suppress the Blood Demon, Tu Hu's hundred-year setup to peel off the mask of the Illusion Demon Monarch. In the distant past, the Frost Immortal Monarch died in the war to exterminate the Holy Demon Monarch.

No one dared to let that possibility run wild.

The catastrophe that almost destroyed the present world once was solely stirred up by the Demon Ancestor. To this day, that is still one of the biggest crises in the history of the human race.

The eight ancient sages of Wu Han Gong died at the hands of the Demon Ancestor.

In that year, the ancient human emperor joined forces with the Confucian Ancestor and the Law Ancestor to finally execute the Demon Ancestor and end the demon tide.

And the ancient human emperor also received injuries from that war with the Demon Ancestor, and after strongly supporting the calm after the demon tide, his dao dissolved and he died.

The entire present world, countless people died because of the Demon Ancestor. From diligent farming ordinary people to transcending strong ones above the absolute peak, none could escape.

The ancient demon caves that can still be discovered now are just lingering traces.

What kind of terrifying existence is this that no one can dread?

Even a great existence like the World Honored One, when mentioning the demon tide, often harbors fear, the shadow not disappearing.

Jiang Wang valued the legend of the Demon Clan destroying the world, but with his understanding of the Demon Clan, he only knew a few Demon Monarchs. The one he most dreaded was no more than the Demon Ancestor.

Now, the Seven Hates Demon Monarch, who was at the highest level in the Demon Realm and named as one of the eight great Demon Monarchs, actually also wanted to prevent the return of the Demon Ancestor?

It was like a vast country with the current emperor raising the anti-flag, actually wanting to rebel against that supreme emperor whose return was uncertain.

For the human race, this was obviously good news.

But whether it was true or false, he didn't dare to believe it lightly.

"The path is long, and it is inevitable to take a wrong step." The Seven Hates Demon Monarch shook his head and sighed softly, "This monarch has been self-conceited his whole life, but also has to admit that he initially did one stupid thing — in a thousand ways not, in ten thousand ways not, I should not have replaced the *Bitter Sea Eternal Sink Desire Demonic Art* with the *Seven Hates Demonic Art*, letting myself replace the Desire Demon Monarch."

The Demon Ape let out a strange tsk sound, "Demon Monarch, you were able to replace the eternal and unchanging *Bitter Sea Eternal Sink Desire Demonic Art* and join the ranks of the eight great Demon Monarchs. This is an unprecedented grand feat in the Demon Clan's ten thousand years. How can it be called 'stupid'? If this is a stupid thing, where in the world are great achievements?"

The Seven Hates Demon Monarch said, "This process was indeed dangerously beyond imagination. If I were to do it ten thousand times, I might not succeed even once. But just because something is very difficult to do doesn't mean doing it is right. Even if it has worldly meaning and is correct, it doesn't mean it's your correct choice."

He raised his index finger and pointed upwards, "Initially, I just walked upwards, simply walked upwards. At that time, I didn't believe the Demon Ancestor would return. I only wanted to walk to the highest place. And the Demon Monarch was just this highest position. I thought I had no other choice."

"Where is the problem?" the Demon Ape asked.

"The problem is in the legend," the Seven Hates Demon Monarch said, "The eight great demon bodies gather, the eight great demonic arts gather, and the Demon Ancestor will return. Have you not thought — how does the Demon Ancestor return? After the Demon Ancestor returns, what will happen to the original eight great Demon Monarchs?"

The Demon Ape suddenly realized, "The eight great demon bodies unite into one body, then become the Demon Ancestor's dao body? The eight great Demon Monarchs, do they all have to be wiped out?"

The Seven Hates Demon Monarch lifted his eyes, "Or to put it another way, that is the eight great demonic arts reaching their end, a true transcendent path."

The Demon Ape said, "Listening to it this way, it is indeed very attractive! I understand why the other Demon Monarchs are flocking to it."

The Seven Hates Demon Monarch said, "But why do you hesitate before the heavenly dao? That is also a visible transcendent path."

"Perhaps it is that I cannot settle my heart," the Demon Ape, with his body setting the sea, laughed, "I grew up eating smoke and fire, and I am not willing to only swallow incense and fire afterwards."

"You are unwilling to be unfree, and even more unwilling to be not yourself. This monarch is also like this!" The Seven Hates Demon Monarch's face was calm, "This monarch has come this far, grinding mountains and breaking seas, stepping through thorns step by step, never relying on respect, never seeing the pity of heaven's fate. Every knife and every gun has been obtained through exhaustive effort. Every vegetable and every meal has been taken by myself! What about that Demon Ancestor? What does he have to do with me?"

"Demon Monarch has a good spirit!" The Demon Ape patted the sea in praise, "However, the ten thousand races contend for fate, and the great trend seeks success. That Demon Ancestor is a supreme strong one who can suppress the ten thousand realms. If he can return, he will surely invade all worlds. Those who eat stones and iron will not need to curl up in the barren grave of the ten thousand realms, only to fly around in ruins. Your honor, as a Demon Monarch, you also talk about the responsibility of the strong, and also talk about the enmity between heroes and bandits. Do you truly not have this worry?"

"Whether it is the fate of the Demon Clan, or the future of the Demon Realm. In the vast great world, the light of ten thousand years flows, how can it not be something the Demon Ancestor cannot do?" The Seven Hates Demon Monarch simply spread his hands, letting the sea wind hit his face, "Our generation lives this life, nothing but each walking his own path, each contending for his own fate, each seeking his own eternal transcendence. Whoever wants to imprison this monarch's freedom, or even wipe out this monarch himself, then becomes this monarch's enemy! Not to mention the Demon Ancestor, what ancestor is not possible — the world is heavy, none is heavier than oneself. The world is noble, none is nobler than this monarch!"

The Demon Ape sighed and said, "Demon Monarch is truly frank!"

"The Demon Ape should also show me the truth!" The Seven Hates Demon Monarch said very directly, "Now, can you tell this monarch whether you have considered this cooperation?"

The Demon Ape paused and said, "All the conditions given by the Demon Monarch are good. I have a mind to refuse, but I really can't find a reason to refuse."

The Seven Hates Demon Monarch dusted the corner of his clothes, very free and easy and confident, "If there is a 'but', speak it now!"

The flames in the Demon Ape's eyes burned away all emotions, but his voice still had thoughtful waves, "But you are the Seven Hates Demon Monarch."

The Seven Hates Demon Monarch understood this sentence and couldn't help but laugh, "The position of the absolute peak is a scenery you will inevitably reach. Transcending gorgeousness is also an eternity you have the opportunity to glimpse. Where else can you, the first heavenly pride of the human race, be different? Today you fear me, why should I not fear a later generation! Matters in this world often involve throwing a rat but fearing to break the pot, like walking on thin ice, taking one step forward, one step back, pondering to yourself. The great dao is like the blue sky, how can this name 'Seven Hates' just make you stop?"

The Demon Ape said in a muffled voice, "I don't trust my own wisdom, and I don't dare to be certain of my own cognition. What I feel is good now may hide future bad, what I see as true at this moment may not be true in the long run. Just as the Demon Monarch said, you initially ascended to the top, thinking you had no other choice, but now you feel you chose wrong — you are a demon lord who can cover an era, and I, this stubborn later generation, cannot avoid fearing and avoiding you."

"No harm either!" The Seven Hates Demon Monarch waved his hand, "Counting on this monarch, the eight great Demon Monarchs are now only five. Gathering is difficult to schedule, and uniting, who knows when. We still have a lot of time, you can slowly consider. Furthermore, if you truly want to prevent the return of the Demon Ancestor, your current strength is not enough. Today just count as you providing a quiet room, and we communicate in advance —"

He looked around, "This is a good place. You know, I know, heaven and earth don't know. The great dao of the two principles, the subconscious becomes the sea. Zou Hui Ming can also be considered born at the wrong time!"

This newly promoted supreme among the eight great Demon Monarchs could always talk to the Demon Ape's point of interest. He couldn't help but ask, "Does Demon Monarch still know Yin Yang True Saint?"

"Enough!" The Seven Hates Demon Monarch didn't have much intention to chat, "You can think slowly. Only one thing, what this monarch told you about the Demon Ancestor, you cannot tell others. If you are not confident enough, you must find someone to discuss. Non-absolute peak cannot speak, because under the absolute peak, one cannot hide this word. Non-absolute trust cannot be spoken to, because the red dust is rolling, and there are many people whose demon hearts are deeply rooted. You and I cannot know. Things not kept secret become harmful. You will not not understand this principle. The Demon Ancestor will not care about my rebellion. Anyway, on the day of His return, all will be wiped away one by one, but you will all lose this opportunity — do you understand?"

The Demon Ape scratched his head, "You said so much, but I listen like only one sentence — Demon Monarch wants me to fight wisdom and courage with you myself? I may not have this confidence!"

The Seven Hates Demon Monarch snorted and laughed, then said, "The matter of the Demon Ancestor, the more people know, the less possibility of success there is. That war in the Fallen Immortal Forest was precisely because there were too many participants, and the waves were myriad, which allowed that mysterious existence to seize the opportunity and delay the war situation. The one who became reality from fantasy, upon returning, was immediately thrown into the great war of transcendence. Although it caught the opponent off guard, it was also unable to completely cover it — since we are now just starting to discuss important matters, we cannot not remember the previous lesson."

The Demon Ape let out a "ha" sound, "Mountain and sea become reality, returning from fantasy. What virtue or ability do I have to compare with Him!"

The Seven Hates Demon Monarch said, "You and I plot, if it can succeed, what is winning over Him!"

"Don't draw a pie, I'm already on board! Speaking of that war in the Fallen Immortal Forest, I am also really curious. Who exactly is that mysterious existence, how did he seize the opportunity, and what is the current war situation —" The Demon Ape pondered, "Demon Monarch, would you like to give a lecture?"

"Demon Ape child, respect my title of Demon Monarch a bit." The Seven Hates Demon Monarch coldly laughed twice, "I may not be your private school teacher, not responsible for solving your doubts."

"Ah!" The Demon Ape sighed, "If I knew, I would be willing to give a lecture to Demon Monarch. What's the big deal!"

"The demon intent in the present world is more deeply rooted than you imagine. Although there are many human race absolute peaks, this monarch also doesn't know who can be reliable. A matter of ten thousand years, rests on your single thought. You are clear, this monarch will not emphasize further." The Seven Hates Demon Monarch did not want to get entangled and waved his hand to leave, "That blood puppet true demon is a meeting gift this monarch leaves for you. Give her freedom. When you have thought it through, contact me through her."

The Demon Ape's dharma image transformed from his heart ape, a true source fire realm form, naturally stubborn, and more jumpy than his true self. Although he was very vigilant towards the Seven Hates Demon Monarch, and even a cooperation that seemed to have no problems he didn't dare to rashly promise. But seeing the black-clothed Demon Monarch's figure about to fade, he couldn't help but provoke a few sentences, "From ancient times to the present, who has used something not from the master's house as a meeting gift? You, a supreme being of the Demon Realm, how can you visit empty-handed! I still thought, Demon Monarch would at least throw down a few demonic arts for me to practice first."

"Demon Ape." The Seven Hates Demon Monarch turned his head to look at him, a slight smile on his face, "Demonic arts, this monarch indeed dares to throw them, do you dare to take them? After taking them, do you dare to practice?"

The Demon Ape shook his mountain-like large hand, "Joke, joke! Demon Monarch cherishes yourself! See you later!"

The Seven Hates Demon Monarch lifted his foot to leave, but then thought of something, "Instead, there is one demonic art, now without cover or mask, the profound machine exists on its own. I don't know if the Demon Ape is interested?"

The Demon Ape settled down a bit, swaying his mountain-like demon body, "Demon Monarch is talking about the *Bitter Sea Eternal Sink Desire Demonic Art*?"

"How can I say you are not smart!" The Seven Hates Demon Monarch laughed and looked at him, "Exactly this art! After being replaced by the *Seven Hates Demonic Art*, it has lost its immortal nature. If you destroy it, it is a great merit for their generation of the human race. If you solve it, you might be able to grasp the vital point of the Demon Ancestor!"

The Demon Ape did not speak for a moment.

"Look!" The Seven Hates Demon Monarch sneered, "That day I saw you, you were only nineteen, a mere Inner Mansion, daring to refuse this monarch. Today I see you again, nearly thirty, Ascendant True Realm, yet overly cautious. Indeed, flowers have a day to bloom again, but a person is no longer young!"

Without waiting for the Demon Ape to speak, he casually threw out something, "This clue is given to you — if you don't want it, destroying it is also possible. If you use it, then go seek it. And do as you please."

He then disappeared with extreme straightforwardness.

Only leaving behind a paperweight that was neither gold, nor jade, nor iron, nor wood, virtually suspended in the air, emitting faint demon qi. The beast knob was in the shape of a lying dragon, meticulously carved, as lively as if alive.

The Demon Ape neither took it nor didn't take it. Neither looked at it nor didn't look at it.

He simply beckoned, gathering a Three Flames True Furnace again, and threw this dragon knob paperweight, which was said to hide the clue to the *Bitter Sea Eternal Sink Desire Demonic Art*, into the furnace.

The flame did not burn it, only burned the space stained by it.

The Seven Hates Demon Monarch said he was already very powerful and didn't need to be more cautious. But precisely because he had become so powerful, he knew the height of heaven and the thickness of the earth, and could feel the strength of the Seven Hates Demon Monarch —

Once, because he resisted the demonic art in the Inner Mansion realm, he couldn't help but develop a slight contempt, thinking that the Demon Monarch was just so, perhaps he could surpass him soon. Just like an ant carrying a human hair, thinking that human weight was just this.

But how shallow was that kind of cognition!

The Demon Ape thought quietly for a while, putting aside the Seven Hates Demon Monarch's proposal for the time being, just like that paperweight in the furnace. But he lifted his mountain peak-like finger and lightly flicked it.

A wisp of demon qi suddenly flicked out, following the trace of the Seven Hates Demon Monarch's departure into the illusion.

The boundless mirror sea suddenly opened ripples.

In the barren grave of the ten thousand realms, there was a blood-colored phoenix-eyed Song Wanxi. She just walked one step outwards, and then stepped the glass coffin back into the tomb. Iron-like soil, heavy black tomb, wordless stele.

Her blood-glass-like eyes, which had long shown no emotional feedback, like two perfectly embedded glass windows, now seemed to push open a window — from which a wisp of demon qi leaped out, like an arrow leaving the string, flying silently towards the distant sky.

Her blood-glass-like eyes became a little more lively this time.

"She I" had gone, "self I" had returned.

She turned her body without speaking, walking in the opposite direction of that wisp of demon qi.

The Seven Hates Demon Monarch, who could suppress a world, had already left. The puppet master only told her to explore freely, without leaving any specific commands. Her life and freedom all temporarily returned. Now she had a lot of time to slowly observe this desolate world.

Demons are not without emotion.

But at this moment, she indeed had no emotion to speak of.

She had not yet established herself as a demon emotion, only her past memories and her current memories. Past emotions no longer existed, and the feeling she had now was only desolation.

Looking in any direction, the sky was the color of iron rust, the ground was like black iron, front, back, left, right, all seemed the same. It was truly a place where no hope could be seen.

She casually broke off a thorny iron branch and very casually tied up her waterfall-like green hair.

And walked forward, encountering what, then experiencing what.

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