Along the way, he had slain over a dozen Demon Kings and even killed a fierce beast with the bloodline of an ancient Demon King. The beast was extremely ferocious, and its strength was among the best in its rank. However, when it encountered Li Hao, a little anomaly who could defy odds, it was killed within a few strikes.
After absorbing the essence and blood of these Demon Kings, Li Hao’s physical body’s refinement strength had increased once again, as if it had been tempered by thunderfire, ranking it among the strongest in the Nine Cast Divine Soldier.
As he traversed mountains and swept across the Great Wilderness, Li Hao, though only a youth and new to Great Wilderness Heaven, was like a little savage beast, unstoppable.
Finally, Li Hao stepped into the territory of the Ji Family.
He soared through the sky, crossing over peaks and cliffs, and before him lay a vast and endless dense forest.
In the center of the dense forest was a huge lake, hundreds of miles in diameter, with winding, lengthy waterfalls shuttling through the forest and extending to the precipice. Water rushed down noisily, and rainbows gleamed in the mist midway.
“We’re here.”
Ji Yun Ge’s voice trembled slightly, revealing his inner excitement and agitation.
The obsessive longing he held for many years at Mo River was about to be fulfilled at this moment. How could he not be excited?
As leaves return to their roots and whales sink into the ocean, the source of life seeks its ultimate destination.
Li Hao’s Divine Soul flew out, surveying the area, penetrating the layers of dense forest leaves, but he saw no signs of human activity. He said, “This is the place?”
“Yes.”
Ji Yun Ge’s spirit appeared beside him, standing and gazing into the distance, as if breathing deeply, feeling the earthy scent of his ancestral home.
However, without organs now, he wasn’t sure if he could truly sense it.
“Ahead is the Barrier of our Ji Family’s Sacred Mountain. Only those with the Ji Family bloodline can enter, otherwise, one should first pay respects to the mountain. Do you see over there?”
Ji Yun Ge pointed with his hand.
Li Hao followed the direction and saw on a tall summit in the distance, there were several ancient characters carved vertically.
Ancient the Ji Family.
It seemed that this was indeed the territory of the Ji Family.
“Thank you, my wish is now fulfilled.”
Ji Yun Ge turned, his gaze earnest and heartfelt as he looked at Li Hao.
Though he knew that Li Hao would bring him home, standing here right now, his attitude toward Li Hao was even more eager and sincere. He chuckled and said, “I’ve said before that once you brought me back, I would give you a small gift.”
He raised his hand, and space twisted, as if some sort of black tether was extending.
Li Hao saw clearly, that was unmistakably the aura of Mo River.
At this moment, Ji Yun Ge could still control some of the eerie powers of Mo River. Stay tuned with empire
As the black tether cracked open, it seemed to unlock a gate to the void, and two figures tumbled out. They resembled monsters, part lion and part serpent, coiled around each other.
One was covered in red fur, the other in silver fur.
Li Hao sensed their aura and his expression changed suddenly: “Candle Flame God!”
These two Demons were none other than the Candle Fire God Couple—they weren’t dead!
However, now the Candle Fire God Couple’s eyes were tightly shut, showing their original form, as if in a faint.
Moreover, their size had become smaller, and their auras significantly weaker.
“They possess the bloodline of the Great Yin Luminous. They are originally a single entity, twin-born. If one of them could cultivate to the Half-step Taiping Dao Realm, once combined, they would directly become a true Taiping Dao Realm!”
Ji Yun Ge said to Li Hao, “A true Taiping Dao Realm is much stronger than what you saw in Mo River. You must be careful when you encounter one in the future. With your current strength, you’ll at least need several more years of cultivation to be able to contend with one.”
“Because of lingering regrets, those in the Taiping Dao Realm in Mo River weren’t as strong as they were in life. Some of the secret techniques from their living days might not be fully usable either.”
Hearing his warning, Li Hao’s heart grew cautious, and he nodded in acknowledgment.
“Once they combine into the Taiping Dao Realm, they can split again into a single entity, twin-born. Then, if they each cultivate separately to the Taiping Dao Realm and combine once again, they might have a chance to ‘hear the Tao’!”
Ji Yun Ge addressed the unconscious Candle Fire God Couple on the ground:
“Their bloodline is still very strong. Even in our Ji Family, they would be difficult to find and tame as Demon Kings, and they are extremely rare. Consider them a small gift to you!”
Li Hao was stunned; the other party was actually giving him the Candle Fire God Couple as a gift?
I truly thank you… Li Hao thought to say—these two Demon Kings were no easy foes, but, then again, they wouldn’t be a bad choice for making soup.
Seeing Li Hao’s silence, Ji Yun Ge laughed, “Don’t worry, I’ve used the remaining power of Mo River to erase their consciousness and imprinted your image in their minds.”
“When they wake up again, they will only remember you and will regard you as their master. Just treat them well.”
“Of course, although you are the master, Demons have spirit, and you know, anything with spirit in this world, while it may be obedient, can also have moments of rebellion.”
“Therefore, you need to take good care of and properly tame and educate them.”
Li Hao was taken aback; he was to become the master of the Candle Fire God Couple?
Taming a Demon King was extremely challenging, like with the first Palace Master of Tan Palace, who, a thousand years ago, only reached a certain agreement with Song Qiumo, not a true master-servant relationship.
And among other Divine General Mansions, it was said that the Xia Family enjoyed taming Demon Kings. The old lady of the Xia Family had very strong abilities in taming beasts. Where the Xia Family was stationed, there were often Demon Kings secretly assisting in defending the area.
Those Demon Kings were also listed in the Dayu Divine Dynasty’s Demon registers, considered “official employees.”
If the Candle Fire God Couple indeed became tamed Demon Kings, they would certainly be powerful allies. The combined power of the couple as a Taiping Dao Realm entity was comparable to that of the Buddha himself.