Chapter 440: Chapter 226 Expedition_2 What is a True Monarch? In the Spirit Realm, only those who reach the Primordial Spirit Realm are qualified to be called a True Monarch. Once you enter the Primordial Spirit Realm, you can enjoy a lifespan of thirty thousand years and can even have your Primordial Spirit emerge to manipulate various Divine Techniques like earth, wind, water, and fire. Even in the Spirit Realm, they are formidable cultivators. The Four Steps of Immortal Ascension have already reached the third step, especially after obtaining the Primordial Spirit. They can possess others and live a second life; it’s not so easy to perish. The disciples speculated among themselves. The rear mountain, Heaven-Reaching Cliff. The eyes of Black Flame True Monarch in a black robe were cold, not yet having calmed from the provocation of the ant from the Lower Realm. "A mere native of the Lower Realm, as insignificant as an ant, dares to be so presumptuous. When we breach your world, I will extract your Spirit Soul and suppress it under Heaven-Reaching Cliff for ten thousand years, tortured daily by Black Flame!" He felt greatly challenged in his dignity. A soft laughter rang: "Senior Brother Black Flame, why get so angry? I’ve said before, this Jiazi 1673 world is not so simple. The Golden Spirit Sect was once incredibly powerful and was a major sect in the Beixuan Domain." "But what was the outcome? They attacked, and their forces were completely wiped out. Not only did they fail to obtain the rewards from the will of the Mountain and Sea Realm, but they also lost many prodigies and strong warriors, declining in strength, falling into obscurity within a few thousand years, which then gave our Black Demon Sect a chance to annihilate them!" "The lesson from the past cannot be ignored. Senior Brother, perhaps you shouldn’t rush to make minor moves to gain major merits. Rather, wait for the Sect Leader to complete the world passage and crush them boldly!" A charming woman in a purple dress walked over, her attire somewhat revealing, full of allure. Although she was advising with her words, her eyes showed a hint of gloating. "Zi Yun, are you mocking me?" Black Flame True Monarch stared coldly, an overwhelming sense of oppression surging forth. True Monarch Ziyun patted her chest, speaking sweetly: "What do you mean, Senior Brother? I was merely giving a kind reminder. After all, this information was obtained from the Golden Spirit Sect’s secret vault; there’s no falsifying it." "If I remember correctly, the Golden Spirit Sect dispatched ten thousand Inner Sect disciples from the Magic Realm and many True Disciples of the Purple Mansion Realm who temporarily suppressed their cultivation through various means, and they carried many Secret Treasures as well." The Golden Spirit Sect wiped out several small worlds. Who would’ve thought they’d overturn here?" Black Flame True Monarch snorted heavily and then said in a deep voice: "I naturally understand the reason behind it; it was merely because the world will of the Jiazi 1673 world awakened back then. Now we have countermeasures and will not repeat the Golden Spirit Sect’s mistakes. When the world will of that small world destroyed the passage, it was also severely damaged. So many years have passed, it might have completely perished already." "Moreover, Junior Sister, have you forgotten? The Golden Spirit Sect was strong, but is our Black Demon Sect weak? We’ve absorbed the entire foundation of the Golden Spirit Sect; even at its peak it couldn’t compare to us!" "This time, the Sect Leader has said to spare no effort in taking Jiazi 1673 world. Such a baptism by the will of the Mountain and Sea Realm can at least allow the birth of one or two Great Powers of the Void Path Realm in our Black Demon Sect! At that time, we can become an Upper Sect in the Beixuan Domain!" His eyes were filled with passion and anticipation. True Monarch Ziyun laughed mischievously: "So that’s why Senior Brother laid the groundwork in advance, to use this as a stepping stone into the Void Path Realm, and stand shoulder to shoulder with the Sect Leader?" The expression of Black Flame True Monarch changed, he shouted: "Zi Yun, do not speak nonsense, my loyalty to the Sect Leader is as clear as the mountains and seas, I have no ulterior motives. This layout is just to probe Jiazi 1673 world in advance to avoid unexpected situations later." "Besides, I’m not without gains from this. Due to internal strife in Jiazi 1673 world, their top combat strength has halved. When we embark on the expedition, we will definitely suppress it with ease!" True Monarch Ziyun playfully pinched a corner of her clothing, smiling nonchalantly: "I’m afraid the Sect Leader might not believe you, and if you don’t explain clearly, Senior Brother, you could be in trouble~~" Black Flame True Monarch shot her a cold glance: "In this expedition, my Primordial Spirit will emerge to prove my loyalty to the Sect Leader!" As his words fell. The always playful face of True Monarch Ziyun changed dramatically, she looked at Black Flame True Monarch in disbelief, as if thinking he had gone mad. Although the Primordial Spirit can emerge, it’s usually not done because it’s risky. Entering a small world also causes power to be suppressed, and at best, through the special burst of the Primordial Spirit, one can exhibit strength surpassing the Magic Realm. However, if something unexpected happens, they could fall on the spot. If the Primordial Spirit is destroyed, there’s no chance of returning, not even for reincarnation. This basically amounts to risking one’s life on the front lines. She gazed deeply at Black Flame True Monarch and then bowed respectfully: "Zi Yun misunderstood Senior Brother, please forgive me!" Black Flame True Monarch merely waved coldly. But deep inside, there was a fiery passion. He was not truly loyal to the so-called Sect Leader. To be honest, he wished to replace him. The reason for taking such a risk was due to what he had discovered when the Heaven-Slaying Martial Saint summoned him. "The world will of that small world not only hasn’t perished, but has become even stronger!" "Something’s wrong, there must be something wrong! I’ve researched a lot of information on Jiazi 1673 world. The world will back then was definitely on the brink of perishing. Restoring to such strength in ten thousand years is impossible just by relying on the foundation of a small world!" "There must be a mystery, maybe there’s an opportunity hidden within. If I can obtain it, I might step into the Void Path Realm without needing the baptism of the Mountain and Sea Realm will, and perhaps even higher!" "This way, I can truly become the master of the Black Demon Sect in the future!" He harbored intense ambition in his heart. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺 This is not an impossible thing. Among the many small worlds invaded by the Mountain and Sea Realm, though rare, such examples exist. Either born from exotic treasures of the small world or formed by strange materials from the Sea of Realms falling into small worlds, or remnants of some Spirit Realm giant’s fall... all these are possible. Black Flame True Monarch felt that the Jiazi 1673 world was such a world. As thoughts spun in his mind. A mighty demonic voice suddenly echoed above the Black Demon Sect: "Disciples of the Black Demon Sect, come to pay respect!" Almost instantly. Everyone stopped what they were doing, eyes full of reverence as they looked towards the core of Black Demon Mountain, knowing well who the owner of this voice was—the Sect Leader of the Black Demon Sect, Black Demon True Monarch! Black Demon True Monarch was no ordinary True Monarch, and already had half a foot into the Void Path Realm. There were rumors that even without relying on the baptism of the Mountain and Sea Realm will, he could become a Great Power of the Void Path Realm on his own; it was merely a matter of time. In an instant. Above Black Demon Mountain, numerous powerful figures soared into the sky, densely packed, stretching beyond the eye’s reach. In front of Black Demon Cliff. Black Flame True Monarch and True Monarch Ziyun had already arrived, not daring to delay for a moment. The rest of the elders and disciples also halted before the cliff, orderly arranged according to their power. Inner Sect disciples from the Magic Realm, True Disciples from the Purple Mansion Realm, elders of the Primordial Spirit Realm, none dared slacken. As for the weaker Outer Sect disciples and servant disciples, they didn’t come; it was not out of disrespect, but because they weren’t yet qualified to become disciples of the Black Demon Sect. An extremely powerful and robust figure slowly stepped forward, with a presence so overwhelming that each gaze was bowed in respect. Black Demon True Monarch stood with hands behind his back, overlooking all beings: "Disciples, prepare five thousand Inner Sect members and three thousand True Disciples; we will conduct a campaign on Jiazi 1673 world in a month!" All the disciples became excited, shouting in unison: "We heed the call!" """