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Chapter 1943: Chapter 2040: Hou Yi Is Alive
Listening to the voice coming from the Demon Clan’s Sacred Tree that was very similar to Hou Yi’s, a look of surprise and suspicion appeared in Fang Lin’s eyes, as he secretly guessed whether Hou Yi was really not dead and had been hiding inside the Demon Clan’s Sacred Tree, just like the first-generation Demon Saint?
Qi Liansheng also showed a look of shock, staring at the Demon Clan’s Sacred Tree with an expression of fear.
However, the Great Sage Equal to Heaven appeared somewhat peculiar. Previously, during his cultivation in the Demon Clan’s Sacred Tree, he had vaguely sensed that there seemed to be other existences in the Sacred Tree, though he was never certain. Now it seemed that someone was indeed hidden inside.
"Three days later, all beings on earth will perish. Now, besides you, no one can stop it," the Umbrella Holder said in a deep voice.
The voice fell silent for a moment, followed by a bitter laugh: "Where is the Dragon Bones Bow?"
Upon hearing this, the Umbrella Holder looked slightly embarrassed: "That old deer is very stubborn, refusing to let me take the Dragon Bones Bow, saying that only you can take it away yourself."
Hearing the mention of the Dragon Bones Bow, Fang Lin confirmed that Hou Yi was indeed inside the Demon Clan’s Sacred Tree. Knowing that Hou Yi was still alive brought a sense of relief to Fang Lin, at least knowing that a Martial Lord still existed in this world.
However, it now appeared that even though Hou Yi was still alive, his situation might be similar to or even worse than that of the first-generation Demon Saint. Otherwise, he wouldn’t remain attached to the Demon Clan’s Sacred Tree without ever showing himself.
"I’ll have it send over the Dragon Bones Bow," Hou Yi said somewhat helplessly.
The Umbrella Holder nodded; that would naturally be for the best.
At that moment, a flash of golden light suddenly surged from within the Demon Clan’s Sacred Tree, enveloping Fang Lin entirely, and then whisking him into the Demon Clan’s Sacred Tree.
"What are you doing to this boy?" the Umbrella Holder asked, puzzled.
Hou Yi smiled, "Nothing much, just imparting to him some insights on stepping into the Supreme Realm. This boy is, after all, the true key figure. If the Ancient Spirit of Mountain Tu awakens, only he can handle it."
The Umbrella Holder remained silent. As one of the Ancient Spirit Incarnations, he knew that when the Ancient Spirit of Mountain Tu awakened, he would also return to its body and cease to exist.
"I hope he won’t disappoint," the Umbrella Holder said as he took a step and his figure vanished into the Ancient Demon Ridge, leaving no trace behind.
Meanwhile, Fang Lin found himself standing in a vast golden space, surrounded by the overwhelming and rich Power of the Sacred Tree.
Being in this place gave Fang Lin a sense of familiarity, and his body felt a particular closeness to the environment.
This was no surprise, as when Fang Lin originally reconstructed his body, it was done within the Demon Clan’s Sacred Tree, absorbing a significant amount of the Power of the Sacred Tree, which naturally gave him a sense of closeness to this place.
Not far ahead of Fang Lin, sat a figure cross-legged, appearing both real and illusory, somewhat insubstantial, as if it could disperse at any moment.
Fang Lin stared blankly at the figure, yet before he could speak, the person smiled and said, "What is it? Still don’t quite believe that I am Hou Yi?"
Fang Lin took a few steps forward and finally saw the person’s features clearly, showing a deep respect, cupping his fists in salute: "Greetings, Martial Lord Hou Yi."
Hou Yi waved his hand, "You are a Pill Sovereign, no need to salute me."
Fang Lin solemnly replied, "This bow is in honor of your courage in fighting for the people of the world back then. I, Fang Lin, admire it."
Hou Yi, hearing this, said nothing more and accepted Fang Lin’s bow.
After the bow, Fang Lin wanted to speak but hesitated. There were many things he wished to learn from Hou Yi, but for a moment, he did not know where to begin.
"I know you have many questions for me. We still have some time now, so I can dispel your doubts," Hou Yi said.
Fang Lin steadied himself and said, "I want to know where my parents are and what they are doing?"
Hou Yi showed no hint of surprise, as if he had anticipated Fang Lin’s first question, and said, "The Ancient Spirit of Mountain Tu has divided into five incarnations. By now, you should know which five, right?"
Fang Lin nodded, "Mo Shouhe is one, the first-generation Demon Saint another, the man in the black robe another, and the Umbrella Holder another. If I’m not mistaken, the fifth would be the monster formed from the fusion of the ancient magic tree and the demon beast."
Hou Yi continued, "Exactly these five. However, besides these five incarnations, the Ancient Spirit of Mountain Tu still has its original body. Your parents are suppressing the main body of the Ancient Spirit of Mountain Tu."
Fang Lin was taken aback. He had never considered that the Ancient Spirit of Mountain Tu still had an original body, always thinking that if it awakened, it would be through the merging of the incarnations. Now he realized that he had oversimplified matters. To the Ancient Spirit of Mountain Tu, Mo Shouhe and the others were merely clones. So even with the loss of a first-generation Demon Saint, it was not a significant issue for the Ancient Spirit of Mountain Tu; even if all the Ancient Spirit Incarnations disappeared, as long as the main body gained enough vitality, it could still awaken.
"The first-generation Demon Saint is already dead, and Mo Shouhe is probably being temporarily trapped in the void by your father using the Xuanyuan Mirror. It’s uncertain when he will break free. The immediate threat now is the man in the black robe and the monster in the sea," Hou Yi said.
"What should I do?" Fang Lin asked.
Hou Yi looked deeply at him and said, "Have you also reached the Earth Element’s tenth level?"
Fang Lin hesitated, then nodded.
Hou Yi smiled, "The Earth Element’s tenth level is a hurdle, and those who can step into this realm have the potential to become a Martial Arts Supreme. I had doubts about you being able to step in back then. It seems I underestimated you."
Fang Lin asked, puzzled, "But I don’t feel there is anything particularly special about the Earth Element’s tenth level."
Hou Yi acknowledged, "That’s normal. The Earth Element’s tenth level is akin to a seed, but nurturing this seed to sprout is not an easy task."
After a pause, Hou Yi added, "You have yet to consume the Pills you refined from the treasures of the four Exotic Beasts. If you were to take this pill, to what level do you think you could reach?"
Fang Lin replied earnestly, "The peak of the Heavenly Mandate!"
Hou Yi’s eyes lit up, "Are you sure?"
Fang Lin said, "I am one hundred percent sure!"
"Very well, the matter of becoming a Martial Arts Supreme can wait. Take the pill here and reach the peak of the Heavenly Mandate as soon as possible," Hou Yi instructed.
Despite his curiosity about the Martial Arts Supreme matter, since Hou Yi had said so, Fang Lin did not press further.
"I think this pill should be taken by you," Fang Lin suddenly said to Hou Yi.
This time, Hou Yi was taken aback, his gaze towards Fang Lin subtly changing, but he shook his head, "Leaving aside whether I am beyond this realm, in my current state, I cannot take any pill, for what you see is merely a residual soul."