Volume 1, Chapter 176: Demon God Bloodline

"Wait, I'm really leaving?" Tu Shan Yue called to Lin Yu, though she stayed put, turning back with an expression that said *Beg me to stay, and maybe I will*. 

But Lin Yu just waved again, smiling. "Go on!" 

"Hmph!" With a huff, she finally left, unenthusiastic. 

Only when the little white fox vanished did Lin Yu shake his head helplessly. If she'd lingered, he couldn't have summoned the Divine Devouring Cauldron to devour Elder Huang's body—a Void Transformation Realm Level 1 warrior wasn't to be wasted. 

Once sure she was gone, he called Lord Cauldron from his sea of consciousness. "Lord Cauldron, is there a mark in my mind from him?" 

As Lord Cauldron devoured Elder Huang, it replied, "There is a mark—one I didn't notice before. It's not a curse; no Demon God power. It's a bloodline mark, but its power stems from someone above the Demon Ancestor. I tried erasing it... but failed." Lord Cauldron chuckled bitterly—it was the first spiritual mark it couldn't handle. 

"Even you can't erase it?" Lin Yu asked, astonished. 

"Can't. This mark likely comes from the Demon God's blessing after these half-demons awaken their ancestral totems—a glory of Demon God bloodline. My power is still too weak to contend with Demon God energy." 

"You erased a Demon God's curse, but not this? Is the Demon God weaker than the Demon God?" Lin Yu was confused. 

"Heh. The 'Demon Gods' we mention are just Demon Lords, equal to Demon Ancestors. A true Demon God wouldn't spare a glance for this tiny corner of the world!" Lord Cauldron explained. "Mortals call Demon Lords 'Demon Gods' due to the real ones' absence. The demon race, with their ancestral power, knows the Demon God exists, so Demon Ancestors dare not claim that title." 

"I see." Lin Yu nodded. "Guess I need to prepare for Fumeng Sacred Mountain's pursuit." 

"Better if more Void Transformation Realm warriors come—you'll advance faster!" Lord Cauldron cackled, unconcerned. 

"After leaving Spirit Mountain, we head to Penglai Continent. There are many demon cultivators, maybe even fiends. Should we refine the Buddha Bone Relic we found?" Lord Cauldron suddenly brought up the relic, a treasure that suppressed demons, holding lost Buddhist power. Lin Yu had stopped Lord Cauldron from refining it earlier, but now... 

Lin Yu smiled. "Lord Cauldron, does the relic hold a secret?" 

"Heh, not exactly, but it benefits me greatly. Refining it might even bring you an opportunity." Lord Cauldron didn't elaborate, only chuckling. 

"Then refine it—if it helps you." Lin Yu trusted Lord Cauldron. 

"Good, I knew I chose right!" 

Deep in Spirit Mountain, black-robed warriors hunted a dragon-like black python. With rugged horns and bulges on its forehead—soon to become dragon horns—it was a rare Void Transformation Realm Level 2 beast. 

The burly warriors included two Level 1 Void Transformation Realm leaders and others at Myriad Manifestation Realm Levels 8–9. A white-bearded, muscular elder watched from afar. 

The Level 1 warriors held the python while others struck. Though stronger, the python was riddled with bone-deep wounds. Suddenly, the elder's face changed, fury igniting. 

"Move aside!" His thunderous voice made the hunters retreat. He soared, silver lightning blazing around him, and stomped down. 

Rumble! Silver thunder pinned the python like a sword, nearly cutting it in half. His palm struck its head, destroying its soul. The python twitched and died. 

"Elder Chen, why intervene?" a Level 1 warrior asked. 

Before Chen Zhan replied, both Level 1 warriors paled. "Elder Chen, you sensed it too?" 

"Yes—a Fumeng Sacred Mountain Void Transformation Realm warrior fell in Spirit Mountain. I can roughly locate them." 

"Whoever dares attack us will pay!" the warriors vowed, eyes fierce. 

"Collect the beast. I'll find the killer—follow promptly." Chen Zhan sneered,杀意凛然 (murderous intent in his eyes), and vanished as a silver streak. 

Lin Yu wandered the forest, storing spiritual herbs. Lord Cauldron had been silent since refining the relic. "Lord Cauldron, did you finish refining?" he asked, delighted.