Becoming a Saint by Touching Corpses

Chapter 813 - 675: The Unlucky Noble of the Demon Clan

The immense dark, damp, and winding cave was covered with a sticky, slippery film on its gray-white rock walls, as if smeared with a thick layer of white ointment, with droplets occasionally dripping down with a ’drip drip’ sound.

The rotten smell, eerie atmosphere, and occasional ’rustling’ from unknown creatures would deter anyone normal from lingering here.

Yet, as one ventured deeper along the lengthy tunnel, an unexpected wonder unfolded.

A pond spanning several hundred square meters appeared, its water milky white, as thick as milk, and adorned with a stretch of black lotus blossoms.

The lotus flowers were roughly human head-sized, predominantly pure black, yet the petals were speckled with numerous white spots, which seemed to traverse the surface as if alive, exuding a hint of unsettling eeriness.

Each lotus flower emitted a halo of red, highlighting its extraordinary properties, with a faint fragrance drifting subtly outward.

Aside from the black precious lotus, some uninvited guests had already arrived.

These creatures possessed bizarre forms, emitted strong odors, and were enveloped in demonic aura.

However, in the somewhat narrow space, they had shrunken their bodies, appearing not much larger than an average human.

All their eyes gleamed with greed as they gazed at the precious lotus before them, their breathing growing heavier, akin to the rumble of thunder.

"The treasure is hidden here; our efforts searching for days were not in vain!"

"It is indeed the Black Lotus. An elder in our clan once obtained it.

After consumption, it immediately initiated the next bloodline evolution, comparable to the so-called innate clear air of the Human Race."

"With so many lotuses here, several of us could partake. This is a great fortune, truly a magnificent fortune!"

The demons were in a frenzy of excitement.

Were others from the Abyss of Heaven here, they would be immensely shocked.

Because not a single one of these demons was simple, most were renowned, with astounding backgrounds.

There was one demon with a body like an ash-colored cow, a crimson serpent tail, and a face bearing only a single chilling vertical eye, filling onlookers with cold dread.

This was the Fei Demon, a descendant of the Demon King, rumored to possess a trace of the bloodline of the Ancient Divine Beast ’Fei’, unmatched by peers of the same cultivation level, with countless demon kinds and Human Race lives under its claws.

Another creature had a body as black as jade, with four golden hooves, resembling a horse yet with a pair of blood-colored fleshy wings. Its feet practically hovered off the ground, imbued with a sense of liveliness.

It was the Celestial Demon Horse, also a descendant of the Demon King, stemming from the top-tier Demon Clan force, the Celestial Horse Plain.

Renowned for its speed in the Cultivation Realm of the demon clan, its strength and background were on par with the Fei Demon.

There was also a Pig Demon, entirely golden, as if forged from pure gold.

A natural crown-like lump grew atop its head, resembling a golden crown.

This was clearly a mutated, powerful demon, with generally weak backing but exceptionally strong power.

Thus, it could stand alongside the Fei Demon and the Celestial Demon Horse without losing any momentum.

There were also weaker demons like the Barbaric Bull Demon, Rock Demon, and Phoenix Chicken Demon present, yet they seemed insignificant here.

Any one of them could become a famous figure in the main world, a seed for a Great Demon.

All the demons at the scene drooled over the black precious lotus.

For a while, however, no demon dared to rush forward easily; all looked towards the leading demon.

Its head was round like a lizard, with a black horn on its forehead and two long white tusks dangling from either side of its jaws.

Its body was covered in tough red fur, muscles prominent, with small but sharp claws on its upper limbs, and fan-like lower limbs clawing firmly on the ground.

A tail as long as its body emerged from its rear, robust and powerful, stirring the air with a ’whoosh whoosh’ sound.

Its gaze was icy and merciless, and where it looked, no demon dared to meet its eyes for long.

It was the sole descendant of the Demon Queen present, a member of the Half-Dragon Valley, the Half-Dragon Modo.

Its cultivation was unfathomable, and even such formidable beings as the Fei Demon and the Celestial Demon Horse were willing to take lesser positions before it.

"Snort, snort, Lord Modo, how should we divide this Black Lotus? You need to lay out a plan." The Golden Pig Demon had a salacious expression, the saliva endlessly streaming from its mouth, ’sizzling’ as it dripped onto the ground, melting a piece of hard stone and emitting streams of white steam.

The Half-Dragon Modo cast a casual glance at the Golden Pig Demon, its eyes remaining icy and indifferent.

It wasn’t fooled by the Golden Pig Demon’s crude appearance.

Having climbed from being an ordinary demon with no background to standing at par with other descendants of the Demon King, the Pig Demon’s strength was assuredly more dangerous than it appeared.

"First, let’s test the efficacy of the medicine and decide after examining the situation," the Half-Dragon coldly said. "If I’m not mistaken, this level of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures can only be consumed on the spot; they cannot be taken away."

"The lord is right; a warrior must first test the medicine." The Golden Pig Demon’s eyes darted slyly.

It looked toward those it was overseeing, who were frightened into lowering their heads, their hearts pounding with anxiety.

This Black Lotus looked intensely sinister; no one knew what might happen after consumption, and no one wanted to be the first to test it.

"You, come out."

The demon selected by the Golden Pig Demon was a two-headed Mouse Demon covered in brown bristle.

A small meatball was embedded in the center of its head, appearing as if it could spawn a third head at any moment.

"Damn you and your entire pig family, stinking pig! I’ll cook and skin you for stew one day!"

In its heart, it cursed the Golden Pig Demon’s family a thousand times, but it didn’t dare hesitate, stepping forward first.

Despite its peculiar appearance, its cultivation was the lowest present, having only undergone three bloodline evolutions.