Evan Yang looked at these people and shook his head helplessly. "You all... I've already given you a chance." With that, Evan released his aura, instantly compressing the ten demon sovereigns into a corner of space.
The demon sovereigns were shocked—this was an unbridgeable chasm, the difference in power was simply too vast. They immediately went limp. Monza hurriedly cried, "Senior, senior, we were wrong!"
The female Demon Sovereign beside them was also frightened by Evan Yang's aura, muttering inwardly, "He really is powerful."
After seeing Monza admit his mistake, Evan Yang asked, "Why were you so arrogant just now?"
"Senior, I apologize for earlier," Monza was now half scared to death, trembling as he spoke to Evan Yang. Evan smiled, "Alright then, where is Snow-Ghost Valley now? Speak quickly."
The demon sovereigns exchanged glances, and Monza asked suspiciously, "Senior, why are you looking for Snow-Ghost Valley?"
"I'm looking for it for my own reasons. What, do you need to ask?" Evan Yang replied to Monza. Monza forced a bitter smile, "Senior, you misunderstand. Years ago, a batch of strange creatures invaded. Their leader disappeared, and there were too many of them to eliminate. So, after driving them into Snow-Ghost Valley, we sealed the area off."
Evan Yang was surprised, "Strange creatures? What do they look like?"
Monza showed images of those creatures from back then. Evan Yang saw they were the minions of the Plane Lord and laughed, "So it was them."
"You recognize them?" Monza asked in surprise.
Evan Yang smiled. "Of course. I even defeated their strongest one."
Monza and the others were stunned, finding it hard to believe. But with Evan's overwhelming strength, nothing seemed impossible. After a brief discussion, the ten demon sovereigns led Evan toward the now-transformed Snow-Ghost Valley.
"This is it. Just cross this barrier and you'll reach the inside," Monza told Evan. Evan examined the barrier and laughed, "No wonder I couldn't find it. I didn't expect you all to set this up. Got it. You're done here."
Once the others had left, Evan examined the barrier ahead, touched it, and asked, "Are you coming in, or will you wait here?"
The female Demon Sovereign looked at Evan and said, "Let me go in with you. I want to see if the legendary things are really there."
Evan nodded, then unsealed the barrier and entered with the female Demon Sovereign. Inside, it felt like an old place, but everything had changed—strange creatures roamed everywhere.
Evan looked around and sighed, "Those damn things again. Watch this."
Evan was no longer the same as before; these creatures meant nothing to him. With a sweep of flames, he burned through them, leaving bodies everywhere.
The female Demon Sovereign followed behind Evan, intimidated by the powerful and terrifying aura he radiated.
Evan burned his way to the edge of the eagle gorge. The eagles there were fine, still flying around, and the creatures dared not approach. Unlike before, Evan strode straight in, no longer needing to be cautious.
As soon as he entered, a swarm of eagles attacked. Evan Yang laughed, "Are you all looking to die?"
The eagles were repelled by Evan's aura, then circled around him. Evan smiled, "Don't stare. I'm here to see the Eagle-Idol God." He walked toward the statue, and none dared block his way, as if an invisible force pressed down on them.
The eagles quickly retreated, not daring to approach. Evan stood before the statue and said, "Senior, I've returned."
A voice echoed in Evan's mind, "I didn't expect it. In just a few years, your strength rivals Heavenly Dao experts." Evan laughed, "It's all thanks to your guidance back then. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been so lucky."
The voice laughed, "You kid, you really know how to joke. Tell me, what brings you here this time?"
"I'm here to see two friends—one is you, the other is the dragon inside," Evan explained. The eagle laughed, "So, you need something from us?"
Evan nodded, "Senior, I want to know if you've seen the demon dragon?"
"Demon dragon? Kid, there's one strongest demon dragon in this world, plus a few lesser ones. Why are you asking?" The Eagle-Idol God was curious.
Evan was excited, "Senior, do you know where they are?"
The Eagle-Idol God laughed, "I only know a general area, but for the exact location, you'll need to ask the one inside. He's had direct contact."
Evan smiled, "So, where is this general area?"
"In the Chaos World, there's a place called Ninefold Heaven. It has nine layers—you have to pass through all nine to reach your destination. It was created by powerful god-beast clans. Divine beasts can enter in a single step, but for humans, it's a thousand times more dangerous," the Eagle-Idol God explained.
Evan asked skeptically, "Ninefold Heaven? Where is it? I've never heard of it."
"Watch closely." With that, a scene appeared before Evan's eyes, showing his current position in the Demon-Beast Realm and the exact location of Ninefold Heaven.
After seeing it, Evan thanked, "Thank you, Senior."
"Go ahead. That guy hasn't spoken to anyone in ages. If he sees you like this, he'll be excited," the Eagle-Idol God laughed. Evan nodded and left.
The Eagle-Idol God's eyes moved, and he smiled. Evan hadn't expected the statue to move; he hurried toward the deepest part.
He reached a cave entrance, leading to the depths below. To find the dragon, Evan told the female Demon Sovereign, "Go into the Monster Urn first. I need to check below."
The female Demon Sovereign nodded, "Okay."
So Evan put the female Demon Sovereign away, then jumped down alone. Arriving below, he looked around and followed the familiar route. With his current power, it was much easier than before, and he quickly reached the dragon.
When the dragon statue saw Evan Yang, it was overjoyed, "You're here? Well? Any news of it?"
When the dragon statue saw Evan Yang, it was overjoyed, "You're here? Well? Any news of it?"
"Senior, I've been away from the Immortal Realm for years. I don't know when it'll appear, nor where to find it. So, I've yet to see it," Evan replied awkwardly.
The dragon statue sighed, "Yes, it travels through all the realms. It's not so easy to encounter it."
"Travels through all realms?" Evan asked skeptically.
The dragon statue replied, "That's right. Little Yellow Dragon is restless, so he became our clan's patrol. He's always moving between realms, searching for our descendants."
Evan was at a loss, "I see."
"Alright, so what brings you here this time?" the dragon statue asked after sighing.
Evan explained his purpose. When the dragon statue heard it, it was shocked, "What? You're going to find the demon dragon?"
Evan nodded, "Yes, Senior. Please help me. I know you can tell me the exact location."
The dragon statue said, "If I tell you the exact location, it's like sending you to your death."
"Why?" Evan asked skeptically. The dragon statue explained, "Let me tell you, our dragon clan has many types of dragons. The demon dragon is considered an outlier, but it's the strongest."
Evan frowned, "But I really want to try, no matter what."
The dragon statue sighed, "Alright, I'll tell you. But since you're going to Ninefold Heaven, deliver a message to the Dragon Clan's chief: tell him I, Auron Skypride, failed my mission and am trapped in the Demon-Beast Realm—ask him for help."
"Dragon Clan? Clan Chief?" Evan asked in surprise. The dragon statue replied, "Yes. Originally, Little Yellow Dragon was supposed to do it, but now it's up to you."
Evan smiled, "Don't worry, Senior."
"Alright, I'll tell you where the Dragon Clan is. As for the demon dragon, it often changes locations. Ask our clan chief—he'll know for sure," the dragon statue said.
Evan replied, "Okay."
After explaining Ninefold Heaven and the Dragon Clan's location, the dragon statue reminded Evan to be careful—Ninefold Heaven isn't a place humans can freely enter. Even Heavenly Dao experts often perish there.
Leaving the Demon-Beast Realm, Evan felt an indescribable emotion. He muttered, "What's wrong with me?"
Evan, still puzzled, brought out Bai Yue to chat. Seeing Evan's serious expression, Bai Yue asked curiously, "What's wrong?"
"I'm thinking about Ninefold Heaven," Evan muttered.
Bai Yue looked at Evan and comforted him, "Ninefold Heaven—I don't know what kind of place it is, but I've never seen you like this before."
Evan replied awkwardly, "Yeah, I guess I was overthinking it."
After comforting Evan, Bai Yue relaxed and followed him toward Ninefold Heaven.
Whether by accident or intent, Evan arrived at a place he'd been before: the Underworld Realm, which controls several planes. Its people quickly spotted Evan and reported to Ancestor Ming.
Upon hearing this, Ancestor Ming immediately informed Golden Heaven Temple. Over the years, they've spent much effort searching for Evan—this time, they were determined to stop him.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yue from Golden Heaven Temple immediately contacted Senior Mei. Senior Mei raised his brows, "What? He's appeared?"
"Yes, it's news from the Underworld Realm," Xiao Yue replied.
"Those people—so eager to tell us? I want to see what they're up to." As a Heavenly Dao expert, Senior Mei snorted, then led some Golden Heaven Temple experts toward the Underworld Realm.