Demon Slaying, Gaining 60 Years of Cultivation From the Start-Chapter 800 - 564: A New Crisis, the 9th Prince and Dugu Yun

Yan State, among a remote mountain range where few people tread.

In a cave, a young man was meditating with a pale face, covered in bloodstains. His wounds were deep enough to reveal the bone, clearly having suffered severe injuries.

Despite his pale complexion, the young man's handsome features remained apparent. His eyes sparkled like stars, his nose was high, his lips were thin, and his hair was dark as ink. He had a clear-cut, statue-like demeanor with exquisitely refined facial lines.

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Even with the mottled bloodstains, his noble aura was unmistakable. Dressed in a luxurious black robe, his appearance and temperament were like that of nobility, exuding an indescribable sense of grandeur.

He appeared to be around twenty-four or twenty-five years old, similar in age to the holy son Zhen Yuan of the Wuji Sect.

Moreover, his aura was entirely out of place in this world, extraordinarily ethereal, as if on the verge of ascension.

Clearly, this person came from the Upper Realm!

This young man was the very person mentioned by He Lianying of Mount Tianzhu in the past, the ninth prince of the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty from the Upper Realm—Gu Yan!

The Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty, a behemoth in the Upper Realm, was a colossal-level force, akin to Taoxu Road, with living Supreme Beings within it, immensely powerful.

The ninth prince, Gu Yan, was also the most beloved prince of the current emperor of the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty, with bright prospects of becoming the crown prince and potentially ruling the vast dynasty in the future.

Once successful, he would truly stand above billions, with his words deciding the fate of countless beings.

Even if he didn't succeed, he would still gain a throne, holding an extraordinary status.

"Even though the rules of this world are severely damaged, it's still very difficult to cross realms," he said, frowning slightly as he looked at his wounded body.

"Surpassing the limitations of this world is indeed not simple; I almost lost my life." He muttered to himself.

"The will of heaven is like a blade; its reputation is well-deserved. However, I still succeeded in the end." The ninth prince of the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty, Gu Yan, smiled faintly.

"It's a pity I lost a spiritual treasure." Gu Yan turned his head to the side, where a broken large cauldron was lying, covered in cracks, seemingly ready to shatter into countless pieces at the slightest touch.

If Zhen Yuan and others were here, they would be extremely shocked upon seeing the cauldron.

Because a spiritual treasure far surpassed a magical weapon, being a hundred or even a thousand times more powerful!

Even in the Upper Realm, spiritual treasures were extremely rare weapons, crucial even to the mighty and great figures!

There was a saying in the Upper Realm, "Magical weapons can be found, but spiritual treasures are hard to come by," which was no exaggeration.

Even forces at the sacred ground level valued spiritual treasures immensely, and the loss of one would cause great distress to many.

Yet, in the words of the ninth prince Gu Yan of the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty, there was no trace of regret for the broken cauldron, merely some lamentation.

This was the foundation of the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty, far surpassing sacred grounds!

Only such a colossal entity could afford to use a spiritual treasure to cover the descent of the ninth prince Gu Yan to the lower world.

"This spirit body is still somewhat unsatisfactory compared to my real body," the ninth prince Gu Yan frowned slightly.

His spirit body was made from the best materials, extraordinarily strong, yet it did not satisfy him, considering it far inferior to his own body.

This showed how extraordinary the strength of the ninth prince was, far surpassing the likes of He Lianying and others.

Otherwise, He Lianying wouldn't have been so apprehensive upon hearing the name of the ninth prince Gu Yan.

After adapting for a moment, Gu Yan murmured to himself, "It's acceptable; it should allow me to exert thirty to forty percent of my power."

The ninth prince Gu Yan of the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty, at the pinnacle of martial arts, had a level of cultivation far surpassing He Lianying and other holy sons.

"I never expected descending to the lower realm to be so dangerous. If not for the spiritual treasure protecting me, this spirit body might have been destroyed," Gu Yan said lightly.

Nobody could imagine that a being of his level would descend from the Upper Realm!

As the ninth prince of the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty, his descent was naturally shielded by others, for he had a specific purpose. Even Gu Chen and the Tower Supervisor, both mastering the Heavenly Human Gazing Skill, could not deduce anything about Gu Yan.

This was the foundation of the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty!

The broken rules of the Nine Provinces allowed people from the Upper Realm to cross over, but with great restrictions. It was incredibly difficult for someone at his level to descend, and even sacred grounds wouldn't attempt it easily due to the enormous cost and risk of failure.

Only a colossal entity like the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty could afford to use a spiritual treasure to enable the descent of Gu Yan's spirit body.

"The Nine Cauldrons, huh, Emperor Yu's legacy? It's been so long; this matter should be concluded. Let me end it myself. The legacy will be mine," Gu Yan smiled faintly. His primary goal for descending was the Nine Cauldrons!

The emperor of the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty had told him that the legacy of the Nine Cauldrons must not fall into others' hands but must belong to their dynasty. Hence, the ninth prince Gu Yan volunteered to descend personally.

Because it involved some secrets of the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty that could not be known by outsiders!

"If I can obtain the Nine Cauldrons, my position as the crown prince will be secure," with this thought, the smile on Gu Yan's face grew even wider.

"Ah yes, there's also Chu Yue Ling. The holy maiden of Taoxu Road seems to be in the Nine Provinces as well." The mention of Chu Yue Ling brought a cold glint to Gu Yan's eyes.

Though he truly liked Chu Yue Ling, her attitude vexed him greatly.

"One day, I will make you obediently submit to me, let me take whatever I want from you, that would be interesting," Gu Yan's smile was wicked. The more difficult something was, the more he wanted to do it. He had an innate need for conquest to fulfill.

"Well, there's also the Heaven Seed. I've heard that the one in the Nine States has already emerged. Perfect, I can take it effortlessly. And it's said that the Pure Yang Martial Sect left behind an ancient artifact from the ancient times, which is quite significant."

The more Gu Yan thought about it, the wider his smile became. With his status and position, he naturally knew many secrets that others, even saints, did not.

"Such a small Nine States, yet it possesses so many opportunities. Now, they will all belong to me." He was filled with confidence.

If not, Gu Yan would not have volunteered to descend to the lower realm. Whether it was the Nine Cauldrons, the Heaven Seed, or the mysterious gauntlets, they were all extremely rare treasures even in the upper realm. Even as a prince of the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty, he was still tempted.

"The Heavenly and Earthly Spiritual Qi in this place is too sparse. It's a pity some spirit items were damaged in the lower realm. To restore them to their peak, it seems that I will have to retreat for a long time." Gu Yan frowned, and then he suddenly thought, "There is a person I should meet."

Immediately, without any visible action, his entire figure vanished from the place.

Crack!

After Gu Yan disappeared, the large cauldron immediately cracked and completely turned into dust, dispersing into the heavens and earth.

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Yangzhou, the main altar of the Six Union God Sect.

At this moment, a scholarly-looking man in green clothes, with graying temples and a somewhat sinister aura, was sitting at the head of the hall.

This man was none other than the famous master of the Six Union God Sect, Dugu Yun!

Or rather, calling him the demonic Dugu Yun would be equally appropriate.

With a swish, a figure suddenly appeared in the previously empty hall. At the moment of its appearance, the eyes of Dugu Yun, who had been closed, opened, and the hall's light suddenly dimmed, as if it had shifted from day to night.

The figure that suddenly appeared was none other than the ninth prince of the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty, Gu Yan, who had come from the upper realm.

Yan State and Yangzhou were not close, but he had managed to get here in just a short time. This was the power of someone in the Heavenly Human realm!

If he had not been seriously injured, Gu Yan's speed could have been even faster.

"Who are you?"

The eyes of the demonic Dugu Yun were pitch-black, occupying his entire pupils without a trace of white, making him look extremely sinister and sending a chill down one's spine.

At this moment, he looked at Gu Yan, a hint of apprehension appearing in his brows.

Gu Yan stood tall, with an extraordinary aura, and striking looks. His hair was as black as ink, and he had a natural air of superiority that made people feel inferior and want to bow their heads before him.

"Should I call you the demonic master Dugu Yun, or rather the demonic Tu Er?" Gu Yan smirked.

"Mm?!"

At these words, Dugu Yun's expression immediately changed. The name "Tu Er" had become somewhat unfamiliar to him, as he hadn't heard it in over three hundred years.

"Who are you?"

Tu Er, or rather the demonic master Dugu Yun, his face darkened, and an invisible aura surged through the hall. The entire area seemed to tremble slightly.

This was the power unique to the Heavenly Human realm. Any martial artist below the Heavenly Human realm had no ability to resist in his presence!

"Do you want to fight me?" Gu Yan smiled meaningfully at the demonic master Dugu Yun.

"State your origins!"

At that moment, Dugu Yun, or rather the demonic Tu Er, leaned forward. Behind him, thick black energy coalesced into a gigantic fierce ghostly shadow, glaring viciously at Gu Yan.

Gu Yan's eyes narrowed, and a dangerous aura flickered from him, making Dugu Yun's heart shudder.

But in the end, Gu Yan merely smiled faintly and chose not to act. His lips moved slightly, and a soundless sentence reached the demonic master Dugu Yun's ears.

"You come from there?" Evidently, he was somewhat surprised, scrutinizing Gu Yan several times.

"I have no reason to lie to you. Besides, if not, how could I have found you here?" Gu Yan said indifferently.

The demonic master Dugu Yun pondered for a moment, then slowly nodded and chose to believe him.

"So, how should I address you?" Gu Yan asked with a faint smile.

"As you wish." Dugu Yun's face was calm, not caring much for this detail. Upon learning about Gu Yan's identity, he retracted all his aura.

"It seems you are close to recovering your strength?" Gu Yan glanced up and down at Dugu Yun.

Dugu Yun's face remained cold, his pupils devoid of any emotion. All that was left was a chilling killing intent capable of turning the world upside down. He said, "Soon, I will emerge from my retreat, bathe the Nine States in blood, and completely open the spatial passage for my clan to descend!"

With his words, the entire world's atmosphere grew deadly and freezing, as if stepping into an ice age.

Upon hearing this, Gu Yan nodded nonchalantly, saying, "That is your freedom, I won't interfere."

"Then why are you here?" Dugu Yun frowned upon hearing his words. He knew Gu Yan must have his reasons.

Upon hearing this, the ninth prince of the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty smiled faintly and said, "You can have the Nine States, but the Nine Cauldrons must be handed over to me!"