Follow the path of Dao from infancy-Chapter 997 - 207 Primordial Spirit Growth, Taking the Initiative (8K for Monthly Pass)_3

Chapter 997: Chapter 207 Primordial Spirit Growth, Taking the Initiative (8K for Monthly Pass)_3

Li Hao jumped out of the chariot and, seeing that he was unharmed, asked, "What’s the situation?"

The middle-aged soldier immediately began to recount the intelligence he had gathered to Li Hao.

The ancient road beyond this canyon stretches far into the distance, and outside of the ancient road lies the chaotic rift created by the battle between the Immortal Emperor and the Ancient Demons. It is a terrifying scar of destruction; if touched, even True Immortals would perish within.

Thus, they could only tread along the ancient road to escape this battlefield.

Ahead on the ancient road, small groups of First Level Ancient Demons roam.

The Ancient Demon that launched the earlier attack was named ’Zheng,’ and it was surrounded by hundreds of Third Rank Ancient Demons and seven Second-order Ancient Demons—all under its command.

During the great war of the past, these First Level Ancient Demons were akin to centurions within the Ancient Demon Army.

Behind Zheng were over a dozen other forces of First Level Ancient Demons whose strength rivaled Zheng’s. According to what the middle-aged soldier had explored back then, their numbers hadn’t diminished—in fact, near the exit of the ancient road, the number of Ancient Demons guarding the area appeared to have even increased.

This situation left the middle-aged soldier uneasy.

Countless years had passed, yet these Ancient Demons were not only still lingering here but their numbers were steadily growing.

Could it be that the True Realm has truly fallen, allowing the Ancient Demons to proliferate further?

He was aware of the Ancient Demons’ rapid reproductive ability and accelerated cultivation speed. Precisely because of this, they could swarm like locusts and devastate the entire True Realm.

However, another possibility existed—perhaps the battlefield outside the ancient road was still embroiled in a conflict between the True Realm’s Immortal Divines and the Ancient Demons. If attempts were being made to purge this battlefield, it might explain the Ancient Demons guarding this area.

If that were the case, breaking out of the ancient road might lead them to the armies of the Immortal Divines.

"Senior, you can understand the language of the Ancient Demons?"

During the discussion, Li Hao discovered that the middle-aged soldier was extremely familiar with Ancient Demons and had even mastered their secret language.

Ancient Demons, when wanting to communicate with Immortal Divines, could do so directly via mental projection, allowing both parties to perceive each other’s intentions. But if they intended to conceal their messages, they would use their own language, making it impossible for Immortal Divines to understand their words.

"Caught an Ancient Demon earlier and learned it from them."

The middle-aged soldier replied, then turned to Li Hao and asked, "Now that you know the situation, are you still willing to accompany me on this journey?"

"Let’s walk for a while; if we can’t get through, we’ll deal with it then."

Li Hao smiled.

The middle-aged soldier was earnest, but seeing Li Hao’s casual demeanor, he knew Li Hao was equally serious.

Taking a deep breath, he said, "Then let’s give it a try."

He immediately began sketching out what he had seen.

Although his drawing lacked the artistic essence Li Hao’s works possessed, it still depicted the terrain of the ancient road and the distribution of the Ancient Demons up ahead.

Afterwards, the two of them formulated their battle plan based on this map.

Engaging directly in combat would risk alerting too many Ancient Demons, creating a dire situation. They could only advance step by step, ambushing covertly.

"We have to slowly weaken Zheng’s forces. When it realizes the situation and tries to call for reinforcements, we’ll execute a quick kill. But before that, we need to eliminate the Ancient Demons around it first—if even one of them escapes, they’ll alert the others."

The middle-aged soldier explained.

Once their plan was set, Li Hao finished cooking and devouring the remaining half of an Ancient Demon. After satiating themselves, the middle-aged soldier rested for the night before setting out with Li Hao under cover of darkness.

This time, the middle-aged soldier brought the bronze chariot along, driving it as they charged down the ancient road.

Traveling hundreds of miles, they arrived at the edge of the Ancient Demon territory.

The ancient road was desolate, its surroundings strewn with skeletal remains, all of which the middle-aged soldier collected into the chariot, leaving only a few scraps of abandoned weapons, their radiance long lost.

Li Hao temporarily ignored these remnants. As soon as the chariot stopped, he exchanged glances with the middle-aged soldier, who then rushed ahead into Zheng Demon’s territory. He masked his aura to remain unobtrusive yet deliberately revealed traces of it to lure the attention of the First Level Ancient Demons, splitting up with Li Hao.

Meanwhile, deep within Zheng Demon’s domain, inside a towering cave mansion.

Zheng coiled itself in the depths of the cave. Its gargantuan figure loomed, with pitch-black eyes that seemed capable of consuming light.

Opposite Zheng was another Ancient Demon of equal size, known as Mann.

"Zheng, it’s been so long, and you still haven’t dealt with that True Immortal. Why don’t we team up? Afterward, we’ll split their Immortal Soul fifty-fifty?"

Mann chuckled at Zheng.

Ancient Demons were capable of ravaging the Ten Thousand Clans of the True Realm, thanks not only to their terrifying power but also their exceptional intelligence.

"We competed for it; it’s mine. A deal is a deal."

Zheng replied coldly.

"But after all this time, you must understand—you alone can’t kill that True Immortal. That True Immortal has survived till now and is far stronger than others. If it weren’t trapped here, it might have already ascended to become a True Monarch."

Mann remarked indifferently.

"There’s residual power here from the Demon God. They can’t cultivate and will eventually wear out and die."

Zheng sneered, clearly unwilling to share the delicacy it had guarded for so many years.

After all, the environment outside the ancient road wasn’t favorable for finding such a prize anymore.

Besides, recently a Young Immortal had appeared, providing even more potential sustenance. Moreover, the Young Immortal’s arrival seemed to signal that the Daoist Sect pathway might soon open.

This pathway, created by the Heavenly Calamity Immortal Emperor, was a Fake Realm rich with resources and filled with countless delectable souls.

Only Zheng currently knew this secret, and it wouldn’t let anyone else intervene. The immediate obstacle was the True Immortal; once it could kill them, the Heavenly Calamity Immortal Emperor’s Fake Realm would become a massive treasure trove ripe for the taking.

"Don’t be so stingy. How about sixty-forty? You take sixty, I take forty. You’re also aware of the situation outside—soon the commander will likely gather us all to fight. Who knows if we’ll even make it out alive from that battlefield!"